Kids Race Day 18/12/2005

[Mr R32 M-Spec]

Hey Guys (sorry for the dbl post, its in motoring too, but I'm looking for ppl asap)

I'm looking for some ppl to help out on sunday at oran park, its in aid of an event to help out kids

Its being held at oran park North circuit. You have to have a CAMS L2S (level 2 speed) license, and a roadworthy car.

We require sensible ppl, preferably who've had track experience before as you'll have children/kids in the car and there is a speed limit. I'll have a radar on the day and if you set a wheel in the dirt the clerk of course will be speaking to ppl.

Here are some details taken from my club web page below

I also need ppl to help official on the day as flag marshalls, or pit/non competition marshalls on the day. this is no less important then driving (gives you a different perspective of racing ). no experience needed guys, its dead simple

You can Contact either myself or Brenton on the following #'s if you need more info

cheers

mark

Mark - 0411113875

Brenton - 0412342202

It is being held at Oran Park on the last Sunday before Christmas, the 18th of December. As this is the 10th Anniversary of Kids Race Day, we are working to make sure that this one is special, and we would like your help.

We recognise that for some people this can be a hectic time of the year and some people are just a bit burnt out with motor sport, however it is also the best time of the year to give some nourishment to your soul, while providing enjoyment to some kids who are for one reason or another, finding life just a little on the tough side now.

In previous years, we have ended up with so many cars that it made organisation on the day extremely difficult. For example, last year we had 73 entries (forms filled in), yet over 220 cars turned up to participate. This year we are trying something a little different. We have broken the track in two and will be running Supersprint and Exotic cars on the North Circuit, with race car/driver combination operating on the South Circuit.

If you are able to be of assistance as an official / marshal, please drop me a line as we really need people like you who have circuit experience to help with a variety of different tasks.

For those who hold a L2S or higher CAMS license and would like to participate as a Driver on the North Circuit, the relevant paper work is attached. While drivers with a PC or higher level CAMS license driving a log booked vehicle can help on the North Circuit, they are also able to participate on the South Circuit. If you fit into this category and would prefer to assist on the South Circuit, drop me a line and I will forward you the relevant paperwork.

For those whose company would like to assist with a financial contribution, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

If you would like to know a little more about Kids Race Day, you can visit the Website at www.kidsraceday.com.au

Now for the FAQ

How much does it cost to participate?

Entry is free, although a voluntary donation of $10 will be asked for.

Can I drive my road-car which I use at Supersprints?

Yes, you can drive your road car on the Oran Park North circuit if you hold a CAMS L2S license or higher.

Can I drive my race-car which I use at Supersprints?

Yes, you can drive your race car on the Oran Park North circuit if you hold a CAMS L2S license or higher.

How many cars will be on the circuit at the same time?

As per the supp-regs: the North Circuit will be limited to 4 cars

How many Laps will I be able to do?

As per the supp-regs: each child will be taken out for 3 laps

Is there a restriction on how fast I can go?

Yes. As per the supp-regs:

For children under 12 years, the maximum speed allowed is 80kph.

For children over 12 years, the maximum speed allowed is 100kph.

How will you know if I travel faster than the speed allowed?

As per the supp-regs: A radar (speed gun) will be in use during the day.

What will happen if I travel faster than the speed allowed?

you will be spoken to by the clerk of course

What will happen if I come off of the circuit?

you will be spoken to by the clerk of course. probably sent home

Do you need help manning flag points, marshalling and other general officials stuff?

Yes. Most definately.

Can trainee officials help?

Yes. Most definately.

If I am a trainee, will this count towards my becoming a licensed official?

Yes. Most definately.

If I am a trainee, will I actually learn anything?

You bet'cha.

Can I help with some sort of officiating, even if I haven't done anything before?

Yes.

[OZ GTR35]

I should be able to make it for the morning, I will call to confirm the details.

Thanks

[Merli]

I wonder if Kabab will lend me my (yes it's still mine dammit) GTR for the day

[OZ GTR35]

you wish!

[OZ GTR35]

OK, paper work completed and I will be there in the morning for a couple of hours to take some kids for a few laps around the track.

This is a chance to start breeding the generation of Skyline fans, so please lend your support.

[benm]

Damnit where was I as a kid when owners of R34 GTR's were offering free rides around a track....

I might be out there!

[Kel]

Only just saw this thread and have had a change of plans for the weekend.

Happy to bring the Zed out for some laps if there are still spots- the 32 has retired with a hurt engine until next year.

[scathing]

Kel - I'll be marshalling for a half day, and punting my Z around for a couple of happy laps too. There should still be spots.

[Kel]

Sorry- I'm actually now only a maybe depending on if I can get into a tyre place today.

Will do my best to get out there & I'll call if I can make it.

I hope the day goes well and very keen to be involved moving forward.

Kel

[OZ GTR35]

It was a good day, had heaps of kids in the car. If any photo's are available I would like to get my hands on them.

Thanks to the organisers for a fun morning.

[Liz]

Man what an awesome thing to be involved in!

I'll be sure to be involved in this a bit later down the track (excuse the pun ahahaha)

[scathing]

It was a good day, had heaps of kids in the car. If any photo's are available I would like to get my hands on them.

Thanks to the organisers for a fun morning.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

No worries, I'll be sure to pass it on. Hope you had a blast, your car looked awesome.

I didn't get to take my car out until about 12ish, when the replacement marshalls showed up. I was on Flag 2.8 (the guy waving all the flags) all morning.

[OZ GTR35]

Scathing

I’m glad you got out after 12, someone had to fly the SAU banner. I left around then as had a lunch party already organised.

I will be a 100% full day next year; this event has my ongoing support.

The highlight of the day was having a 5 year old girl with cancer jump in the car, she was speechless and absolutely scared out of her wits. I tried to explain to her I was only going to drive slow like mummy and daddy and that I normally drive my little 2 year old around in the car and she was a big girl and had nothing to worry about. I asked her if she knew this song, I hit play on the CD where I had the wiggles playing for my 2 year old. She went off, she told me how she went on the big red car in the gold coast and she was clapping and singing all the way around the track.

I felt magic after the day, it’s good to sometime just do good.

[Merli]

Paul,

That's absolutely awesome mate

If I have a car worth taking around the track next year, I'll be there with bells on!

R32-M-Spec: Can we please have more advanced notice of this event next year? I'm sure we could get quite a few GTR owners willing to lend their support for this day!

[scathing]

That's awesome. If I had something like that CD, I probably would have popped it on. All the kids were great.

I had a couple of kids that were already a little timid and where I had to back off, and feed in the power slowly. I wish I could have just dropped my rear muffler and gotten some more noise out of it, to give it a racier feel.

I also had another kid (a bit older) who gave me the "go faster" signal when I was carrying about as much pace as I wanted to in the conditions, since Brenton (the clerk of course) had laid down the law on going at a pace where there was even a risk of offs, screechies, drifting etc.

I felt bad only being able to push a fraction harder, but rules are rules.

[OZ GTR35]

I had a 12 year old who was upset because his 10 year old brother was in the group and therefor nailed to the 80Km hr speed. I made it up to him by doing the whole course at 80km which caused a little tyre scream.

[N1GTR]

Yeah id put my GTR up for this next year

[Mr R32 M-Spec]

Hey guys

Thanks heaps to OZ GTR for brining his abobroad minded persone monster/weapon/awesome/hot R34 GTR to the day. I enjoyed it more then the kids lol

Merli: Yeah mate sorry about teh short notice, we will have it better timing next year.

It was advertised to a few places and we last minute decided to post on selected forums. Now we know that SAU are interested we will keep you listed for next year and will get an alert early on

Cheers

mark

[kabab]

I wonder if Kabab will lend me my (yes it's still mine dammit) GTR for the day 

I'll trade you a day for a oil cooler

Ahh dam i just saw the date i was going to "lend" you the car....

Edited December 20, 2005 by kabab

[Merli]

I'll trade you a day for a oil cooler

Ahh dam i just saw the date i was going to "lend" you the car....

No trackwork without an oil cooler