Lakeside Breakfast laps- 18th April 2015

[h100vw]

This is my first time running this so bear with me. :emo_baghead:

Any newbies, I'll be asking you guys to hunt me down on the day so I can give you a run down on the way I think you should go on track and also depending on numbers, myself and possibly a couple of other of the more experienced lappers will give you a couple of laps or so to get an on track perspective


Please be aware that QLD Raceways does monitor the forum and as such, any posts regarding activities that breach the rules of the track/happy laps will be noted by the staff and you may be banned from the events.

Also please provide the colour, make and model of your car when requesting a spot so we can confirm who is out there.
I will then send you the payment details so we can have it all paid up and sorted on time.


Lakeside Park again for breakfast ($35) which will be payable to me as i have to pre-pay to book the event for us now
The Breakfast starts at 7:30am sharp and we should be out on the track by 8:15am after a safety briefing at 8am.
Please be there by 7:15am.

Rules:
Note: This is not a dedicated track event. People have been warned previously about their driving conduct and, as a result, we have been pulled off early.
No protective gear allowed (i.e. no helmet or race suit). At a minimum, please wear shorts, t-shirt and closed-in shoes with a grippy sole.
No overtaking on corners, only on the straight. If a vehicle slows down and indicates that you overtake on the back section of the track, you may do so at your own discretion, however the responsibility is on the overtaking driver to do it safely. IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT OVERTAKE.
If you are not overtaking anyone on the main straight, please stay to the left of the track and let any driver that is consistently on your tail overtake you. You'll know this if you've been watching your mirrors. To be overtaken safely, maintain your speed and line. Do not brake or accelerate, just hold your line at a reasonable, steady speed to allow the overtaking driver to execute the manoeuvre safely. If you think you are actually quicker on the track, then you should be able to come up to that car again the next time you reach the main straight, and then the roles will be reversed: The original overtaking driver should now let the other car overtake.
All vehicles that enter must be road-worthy and registered.

Passengers are welcome, however anyone entering the track (drivers, passengers and those splitting the driving) must have a wristband, which means that track fees are payable by everyone in the car (but you get a delicious breakfast, which is BONUS!)

Please let me know if you have any food allergies/vegetarianism etc so i can see if they can source something suitable.
Menu:
Toast
Egg and Capsicum omlette
Crispy bacon
Gourmet chipolatas
Baked beans
Fried tomato
Mushrooms
Tea & coffee



I am having this open to forum contributors only and you must be in a Euro car. Anyone can come and passenger with you. I am capping the number at the first 35 attendees (drivers and/or passengers combined) to make the costs associated with the event still suitable while having a good number of cars to stop traffic problems out on the track.

When the main list is full, members will be added to the reserve list. If someone pulls out, the first person on the reserve list will be moved up to the main list. Unfortunately, if you do not make it on the main list, then we cannot accommodate your car at the event, but other members might be keen to have you passenger and/or drive with them. Any forum members remaining on the reserve list by the event date will be placed directly on the main list for the next event. Please check the next event details when they are posted to ensure that you can indeed attend if you are put on the main list.

Please post to indicate that you would like to attend with the colour, make and model of your vehicle and how many people you will be bringing with you. You can be anonymous on the forum but you cannot be anonymous on the track.


Directions for entry:
Drive across the causeway, then follow the road to the right around the back of the track, then enter the tunnel on your left. Turn right after exiting the tunnel toward the group parking on the grassy area in front of the big yellow building.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/12/CV5nG-1.jpg


1 ) h100vw (a VW or and Audi) paid
2 ) Antonvs MK1 Silver paid
3 )
4 )
5 ) louis19 9N GTI silver +1 paid
6 ) jgribben 8L S3 Black paid
7 ) nat225 MK6 R Blue paid
8 ) TTS20 TTS red paid
9 ) Charliesheen65 6R GTI white
10 ) DarkShines MK6 GTI black paid
11 ) Rohde 9N GTI red paid
12 ) epigoo MK5 Jetta silver paid
13 ) granturismo MK6 GTI Black paid
14 ) charro Golf R white paid
15 ) MR R 360 MK6 R blue paid
16 ) khonfahm 8P A3 1.8T black +1 paid
17 ) An7on mk5GTI silver paid
18 ) Keato SLK55 silver paid
19 ) Steve_666 MK5 GTI black +1 paid
20 ) RobH Scirocco R blue +1 Paid
21 ) Schnellvaggy MK6 GTI grey paid
22 ) Wolfman101 R8 paid
23 ) jebusv20 6R GTI red paid
24 ) AwesomeGTI MK6GTI white +pass paid
25 ) whplash MK5GTI red paid
26 ) prh1973 MK6 R blue paid
27 ) JayC Scirocco R blue paid
28 ) VWGolfer MK7 GTI white paid
29 ) redline3345 +1 paid
Reserves:



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[Paazuzu]

Im in thanks Gav :)

[louis19]

Me too, chuck me down. Thanks Gav :)

[jgribben]

Count me in gav. And book me in for a quick tutorial too :)
Black s3

[nat225]

1 spot for me please, thx Gav!

Blue Holf 6 R

[TTS20]

Count me in Volcano Red TTS :D Happy to take a newbie passenger..

[Charliesheen65]

Count me in. 2012 POLO GTI White

[DarkShines]

Yes please Gav. Black Golf6 GTI. :driver:

[Rohde]

Love to be there Gav :) My little red Polo GTI :)

[epigoo]

Put me down please? Silver mk5 Jetta


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[Scratchyratface]

Please add me to this one, thanks Paul

[THE_EGG]

Count me in please Gav :) I'll be in the yellow/black Citroën DS3 as usual.

[Mr R 360]

Count me in.

Blue Golf R Mk6

[khonfahm]

Count me in please! Coming in an Audi Black 2011 A3 Limited Edition S-Tronic. It's a pretty slow car, 1.8T with VWR Springs. I hope that's alright!

[h100vw]

Count me in please! Coming in an Audi Black 2011 A3 Limited Edition S-Tronic. It's a pretty slow car, 1.8T with VWR Springs. I hope that's alright!

Slow is good :D Don't come off the track

[Mr R 360]

Slow is good :D Don't come off the track

:rofl2:

[steve_666]

Please ad me Gav,
might get more then 5 laps in this time lol

[RobH]

Please put me down for this + 1 passenger.
Blue Scirocco R.


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[schnellvaggy]

Count me in
Grey MK6 GTI

Cheers,
Glen

[Wolfman101]

In...but why no March? Need me to take that one..?

[h100vw]

In...but why no March? Need me to take that one..?

No slots and giving QR chance to forget. :eek:

[Wolfman101]

Ah. Makes sense.

[jgribben]

Looks like a really good group already...

[RoknRob]

Forget what? I missed it! Fill me in!

[seangti]

I have enough track time in March to sit this one out.

As for driver instructions on lakeside, this video is amongst the best of em, and coincidentally from VW. Instructions like looking through the corners, peripheral vision, where to start applying throttle, etc, are key to lapping at pace safely.

Volkswagen Driving Experience - Lakeside Golf R Laps - YouTube (http://youtu.be/pNiUSGn1iYY).

[seangti]

Forget what? I missed it! Fill me in!

A new driver made a mistake and ended in the kitty litter having caused some light damage to his car. We got 10mins into the session before the incident and had the session cancelled.

[epigoo]

I hope we could goes though the whole session this time.


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[An7on]

Sign me up Gav.
Silver Mk5 GTI

[RoknRob]

Ah! Thanks for filling me in!

[Keato]

In

Silver MB SLK 55.

[jebusv20]

Please count me in

[h100vw]

Please count me in

Red 6R GTI?

[jebusv20]

Red 6R GTI?

That's me. Will be first time on-track happy to sit-in with a more experienced driver.
Will probably take a friend as a passenger that's spent a lot of time in Lakeside with the Subaru Clubs.

[team_v]

That's me. Will be first time on-track happy to sit-in with a more experienced driver.
Will probably take a friend as a passenger that's spent a lot of time in Lakeside with the Subaru Clubs.

Just be aware that each club runs a different kind of happy laps.

The downshift laps is basically a carpark until you hit the last corner, then it's driftoooooooooooooo and drag racing up the main straight.

[AwesomeGTI]

Hi,

any my chance I can get in on the action?

john MK6 Golf GTI

[grandturismo]

Put me down in the reserves Gav please.

[jebusv20]

Just be aware that each club runs a different kind of happy laps.

The downshift laps is basically a carpark until you hit the last corner, then it's driftoooooooooooooo and drag racing up the main straight.

Noted, I'm a very reserved driver, fully intend on allowing a big pile of overtakes on the straight, I'd rather chase a better drives lines then sit up the front and feel them judging me missing the apex by a km :P

[h100vw]

feel them judging me missing the apex by a km :P There'll be lots of this anyway mate :D

[thanos]

I'd like to be put on the list of drivers; clio rs in yellow (Hmmm... 2 yellow French cars aye).

and be definitely keen to sit in with someone for a few laps. cheers.

[whplash]

Please add me to the list.

x1, Red GTI mkv golf.

[AwesomeGTI]

Hi Gav

sorry colour is white, can I bring a passenger as well please?

Awesome GTI

[prh1973]

Add me please Clay Mk6 R blue

[charro]

Do you have an more spots left, put me down if you do. Mk7 golf R white. Heaps of experience around lakeside.

[h100vw]

Do you have an more spots left, put me down if you do. Mk7 golf R white. Heaps of experience around lakeside.

We are onto the reserve list now. I'll update that later.

Gavin

[JayC]

Hi Gav,

Can see the main list is full but can you put me down for a reserve please? Blue Scirocco R

Cheers

[thanos]

Looks like I got pipped at the post, reckon I could be put down as reserve at least then? Yellow Clio RS. Thanks.

[jgribben]

Looks like there is a euro day the following day too.

anyone keen for lakeside 2 days in a row?
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14717&stc=1

[nat225]

Looks like there is a euro day the following day too.

anyone keen for lakeside 2 days in a row?
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/attachments/f21/14717-lakeside-breakfast-laps-18th-april-2015-a-111_zps6d85dc75-jpg

holly molly! max 100 cars per session on lakeside.... :confused::confused:

and there is an extremely familiar candy white Golf GTI on the poster! :cookie: not that I complain :cool:

[louis19]

100 cars in a session is a bit ambitious. Would well and truly be a cruise session with that many on at once

[grandturismo]

holly molly! max 100 cars per session on lakeside.... :confused::confused:

and there is an extremely familiar candy white Golf GTI on the poster! :cookie: not that I complain :cool:

Woohoo! That's you, well the old you when you liked FWDs

[An7on]

We've lost Nat to Machine's side of the tracks

[jgribben]

Ha yeah 100cars will be like driving around a car park. Oh well. I'll go and watch and it's only an extra 10 bucks so might hop on for a bit if it's quiet.

[Wolfman101]

I like that they used an (old) pic of me on there too...

[sandwg]

I'll be there taking photos again

[Godspeed]

Thanks. I'll try again now my car is finally out of the shop. White mk7 Golf GTI

[Antonvs]

Hi There, Ill be keen for this, If places are still available,
Mk1 Golf, Silver
Cheers

[nat225]

some actions on the lakeside timeattack last sat.

golf 6 r with Michelin 225 40 18 PSS (went greasy after 3-4 hard laps), stock suspension, stock brakes, stock spring, etc... I had to change my approach to braking point.

my tail almost came out once when I did late braking into corner like I used to do in the previous car with bilstein pss10 coil and upgraded brakes :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzitYDjyPKg

hopefully the clip would help some for next month's HL in terms of lines (although not consistent and plenty of room for improvements).

[An7on]

Nice laps Nat…is the awd a whole different experience to 2wd?
Do you have to retrain the brain how to handle the car?

[nat225]

Nice laps Nat…is the awd a whole different experience to 2wd?
Do you have to retrain the brain how to handle the car?

thx Karl. golf 6 r awd... not so much as it is fwd biased. but straight line traction was obvious.

did not have enough chance to explore the car's braking and cornering at the last happy laps, so the first and second sessions at timeattack were a learning experience and had to adjust my driving (especially on braking point) to keep the car on the black stuff :) driving on green stuff is no no at lakeside :P

[seangti]

Nat, you big girls blouse, you braked for the kink, haha. Really nice lines though mate, others should take note. I started taking a very similar line out of karousel and over the crest as it minimised tyre spin, not sure if it's quicker than sticking hard right, but made the exit to the bridge more straight.

[nat225]

Nat, you big girls blouse, you braked for the kink, haha. Really nice lines though mate, others should take note. I started taking a very similar line out of karousel and over the crest as it minimised tyre spin, not sure if it's quicker than sticking hard right, but made the exit to the bridge more straight.

LOL, no confidence in the car to go flat out over the kink yet! not at the current stock suspension height where weight transfer is amplified at each section of the track.

those still on stock brake fluid, I can say that changing yours to high temp one, I use penrite racing brake fluid rbf600, does make a huge difference even on stock pads and brake lines.

but mine has a small mod to help cooling down the brake area.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/03/16545512969_089695c3b1_k-1.jpg

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http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/03/16705721616_fe50902aeb_k-1.jpg

[h100vw]

Hi There, Ill be keen for this, If places are still available,
Mk1 Golf, Silver
Cheers

Have you moved to Brisbane? Be a good trip from Perth.

I'll go through the thread tomorrow and update the reserves list. Been road tripping the last few days.

Gavin

[Antonvs]

Have you moved to Brisbane? Be a good trip from Perth.

I'll go through the thread tomorrow and update the reserves list. Been road tripping the last few days.

Gavin

Hi Gavin, ha ha I'm not THAT keen, but yes I've moved over to Brisbane!

[louis19]

Gav, can I add a +1 please.

Thanks mate!

[Scratchyratface]

Hey Gav, I'm going to have to drop out of this one unfortunately.

[khonfahm]

Hey :)

When would you like me to make the payment? I am very excited for this!!

[h100vw]

Hey :)

When would you like me to make the payment? I am very excited for this!!

I'll be sending out the PMs tomorrow.

I need to pay QR by the 11th. Hopefully, the best part of 2 weeks should allow everyone to make a payment. :)

Gavin

[h100vw]

Ok people, I just sent out a PM with bank details (Bank of Queensland).

Please don't take too long to pay up. I have to pay QR by Friday next week or it's going to be cancelled. The track costs $1000 and I won't be paying for it out of my pocket.

Don't forget your passengers and also your username so I can tick you off my spread sheet.

Thanks

Gavin

[Wolfman101]

Doneso.

[h100vw]

Doneso.

Thanks :D

[nat225]

Thanks :D

just paid too. thx Gav!

[epigoo]

Just paid, thanks. :)


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[h100vw]

Just paid, thanks. :)


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Thanks to those that have paid promptly. The rest of you guys can you check your PMs please. It's easter which will slow things down........

Gavin

[h100vw]

THE_EGG is out, charro you're up. PM coming.

Thanks for the PM Rhys

Gavin

[TTS20]

Will pay tonight :)

[h100vw]

Will pay tonight :)

Thanks :)

Reserves bumped up as I had a couple of drop outs.

Gavin

[TTS20]

Paid thanks Gav

[redline3345]

Gav
Can you put me on the reserve list?
Cheers

[h100vw]

Gav
Can you put me on the reserve list?
Cheers

Yes, I can.

Thanks to all those that have paid up. I'll update the first post when I get a minute to check the bank account.

Gavin

[jebusv20]

Paid now including passenger

[Antonvs]

Paid, Thanks, Im assuming that I'm no longer a reserve as on the original post I'm in both categories?
Cheers

[h100vw]

Paid, Thanks, Im assuming that I'm no longer a reserve as on the original post I'm in both categories?
Cheers

Correct and thanks :)

[h100vw]

Alan Spiers, what's your screen name so I can mark you paid mate.

Gavin

[nat225]

Alan Spiers, what's your screen name so I can mark you paid mate.

Gavin
Grandturismo

[h100vw]

Grandturismo

Doh, should have realised..... That's the thing with forums LOL.

Gavin

[An7on]

Paid tonight Gav. Cheers.

[h100vw]

Thanks Karl.

:D

[redline3345]

Gavin

I just paid - details in PM

Cheers!

[h100vw]

[QUOTE=redline3345;1123770]Gavin

I just paid - details in PM

Cheers![/QUOTE

Good news, I have enough money in the bank. :D

Let the laps commence.

Gavin

[louis19]

Hey Gav, my +1 passenger will no longer be able to make it so will just be me in the Polo :)

[sandwg]

I'll be out there taking photos. Hopefully I can get everyone out there ;)

[h100vw]

Just called QR and Paid up. See you all next weekend and thanks for your timely payments!!!!

Gavin

[epigoo]

Thanks Gavin and see you next weekend


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[Mad TT 08]

How do people do these type of events without being able to get insurance cover.I have enquired with Shannons and they won't cover my Audi for events like this????

[h100vw]

On the whole we don't hit anything.

[Mad TT 08]

All well and good but s@#t happens.I really want to give this a crack but am not sure of the risk.I am not intending to damage anything but you never Know.Can you give me any examples of incidents on passed days etc.I'm not scared but I'm not stupid either!!!

[h100vw]

Come and watch, see how it works.

[Wolfman101]

There is always risk. I was right behind the Bimmer that put it into the wall at the last one. Just go at your own pace. No one will hassle you, no one will be trying to throw you off your lines...just get a little bit more comfortable each time! :) That said, no, there is no insurance for an event like this. Come and see. If it looks like the risk is something that you don't feel you can stomach with your car, no one will think less of you! Hell, I know that in the last few years I have certainly had moments where I wondered what the hell I was doing with my car out there...

[Mad TT 08]

Hey Guys,
how often do you get an opportunity to do these events.

[charro]

I haven't done "happy laps" before but do 4 to 5 track days at QR & lakeside a year for the last 10yrs in my road car without incident nor recall seeing anyone else. I accept the risk and enjoy. Sometimes you have to just do it

[nat225]

happy laps event is a much safer (closed environment) enthusiastic drive to do than driving enthusiastically on mt nebo / mee / etc...

the vwwatercooled happy laps at lakeside that i have been attending to, since january 2012, there have only been a few accidents (cars came off the track) and i think all 3 were RWD cars (lotus, old bmw 3 series and new bmw m135i).

PLUS, if you want to learn to drive better, in terms of car handling, cornering, etc.. this is probably one of the best value events you can do.

come, have a look, join and play by the rules = WINNER :D

[RoknRob]

I agree with Nat. In my mind this is way safer than a spirited road drive where you don't know what's around the next bend... Animal, stopped car, downed tree, you name it. Besides, the speed is limited at Happy Laps, right guys? ;)

[Mad TT 08]

Hi Guys,
Is it OK for me to just come and be a spectator as I know all places are full.It would be good to meet you all and get some advise on car set up etc. My concerns about insurance are based on the fact that my Audi is my living.I drive 2000k + per week and to loose her for a day could cost me $1k or more,so that is why I have to sure about things.
Gav ,it looks like you,ve excelled at organising this one great work.

[h100vw]

free to watch, so come and check it out.

[Keato]

I'm the king of risk at these events as I'm not even driving my own car!

This is probably the best entry level event you can get into as there's not a great deal of traffic out there - the Downshift C&C and other copycat events which have been popping up of late all have quite a number of cars out there and it feels a bit claustrophobic at times.

It's worth coming down and spectating for the half hour, might inspire you enough to get out there next time.

[Wolfman101]

Crash my car and i'll eat you

[seangti]

Hi Guys,
Is it OK for me to just come and be a spectator as I know all places are full.It would be good to meet you all and get some advise on car set up etc. My concerns about insurance are based on the fact that my Audi is my living.I drive 2000k + per week and to loose her for a day could cost me $1k or more,so that is why I have to sure about things.
Gav ,it looks like you,ve excelled at organising this one great work.

Try ride shot gun with one of the more experienced out there, Nat runs in TimeAttack and knows the track exceptionally well at a Happy Lap and race pace. Drive within your ability, learn the lines, braking points and camber/grip changes of the circuit and it'll be as safe, or moreso than any road you'll drive on, albeit in a more controlled environment.

[Paazuzu]

Enjoy yourselves on the weekend guys. Unfortunately I'm out this time due to some exhaust issues.

[h100vw]

Hi Guys,
Is it OK for me to just come and be a spectator as I know all places are full.It would be good to meet you all and get some advise on car set up etc. My concerns about insurance are based on the fact that my Audi is my living.I drive 2000k + per week and to loose her for a day could cost me $1k or more,so that is why I have to sure about things.
Gav ,it looks like you,ve excelled at organising this one great work.

If you want to go on track it'll be $20 to get the wristband, which means breakfast as well. You can ride with me if you like.

Gavin

[Mad TT 08]

Thanks for all comments everyone.I Know that its the safest place but I am not the only one in this marrige,,,
Turns out my work now will run into Saturday so I'm out of this one.Thanks for the offer Gav I would have jumped at the chance IfI was able to get there on Sat.
I may be still coming down on Sunday to the EURODAY at lakeside have a look at some cars etc and get some tips.anyone else going.
I live in Redneck country and there arten't to many Nice Euros up Here(only 2 TT's in Bundaberg,Lots of $b's and Commo utes though).
Even had a dyno guy ring me today to cabncell a run on friday as he just relised his dyno doesn't run FWD WTF.
Need to get Baseline runs done so I can see where my money goes when Water/Meth is hooked up after arriving from USA.
Cheers

[jgribben]

Thanks for all comments everyone.I Know that its the safest place but I am not the only one in this marrige,,,
Turns out my work now will run into Saturday so I'm out of this one.Thanks for the offer Gav I would have jumped at the chance IfI was able to get there on Sat.
I may be still coming down on Sunday to the EURODAY at lakeside have a look at some cars etc and get some tips.anyone else going.
I live in Redneck country and there arten't to many Nice Euros up Here(only 2 TT's in Bundaberg,Lots of $b's and Commo utes though).
Even had a dyno guy ring me today to cabncell a run on friday as he just relised his dyno doesn't run FWD WTF.
Need to get Baseline runs done so I can see where my money goes when Water/Meth is hooked up after arriving from USA.
Cheers

It's a shame you can't make this one. Just be aware the Euro day the day after will be a whole different kettle of fish. A wider variety of cars (RWD/FWD/AWD) and they are allowing up to 100 cars on track per session, which is just ridiculous.

Happy laps is good fun...just look after yourself and there is always the pit if you loose your confidence or feel like you're not keeping up...it's only $35

[redline3345]

Gav
I've paid, but am still appearing in reserve - is there still a spot available?
Cheers

[h100vw]

Gav
I've paid, but am still appearing in reserve - is there still a spot available?
Cheers

You're in mate. texts and PMs trump the list.... If I haven't been on top of everything 100%..

Gavin

[jebusv20]

Can't wait to see everybody tomorrow,
quick question. What are the requirements as far as dress etc?
Is it the usual long sleeve shirt and long pants deal?

Unrelated note, should I be pulling my air filter out for mad powah on the track day?

[Keato]

Shoes with a grippy sole - clothes are optional.

[h100vw]

Can't wait to see everybody tomorrow,
quick question. What are the requirements as far as dress etc?
Is it the usual long sleeve shirt and long pants deal?

Unrelated note, should I be pulling my air filter out for mad powah on the track day?

Personally I wear shorts tshirt and trainers.

Leave the filter in place. No need for mad powah. :cookie:

Gavin

[nat225]

Borat's mankini ok?

[oznewbie]

who is on photo duties ??

hope theres plenty :D

[Mad TT 08]

yes please ,heaps of pics ,so those of us who can't make ,will feel even more Peeved at the lack of time our lives give us.

[steve_666]

Thanks Gav and lakeside staff for a great morning.

[khonfahm]

Had a great morning!! Thank you so much Gav for organising and thank you to the team at lakeside (doug) for the extra time!!

Hope I didn't get in the way of you guys too much in my little 1.8t Audi a3! (100% stock engine, with vwr springs)

[prh1973]

Great morning the Gav for organising

[louis19]

Great morning, thanks to Gav and QR staff. Glad everyone's car came off the track in one piece :)

[charro]

Thanks Gav for organising, great morning, can't wait for the next one.

[sandwg]

Great morning. Thanks Gavin and the QR team.

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Flickr album (https://www.flickr.com/photos/55102716@N04/sets/72157651959657646/) (Better quality)

Here are a few snippets...
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/04/17183083185_780f2e3a4d_n-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/sbpMYV)http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/04/17181419672_63de1f3bf9_n-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/sbggtE)http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/04/16996886779_5e7d83c54f_n-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rTXuh4)http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/04/16562890713_2e85afc634_n-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/reB9ng)http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/04/16996849529_b952507065_n-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rTXicP)http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/04/16995323868_9076a581e3_n-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rTPtFj)

[Driver]

Hi guys, got some shots of your morning run..
F (https://www.facebook.com/BenIsaacImages)B album can be found here (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.490390767777774.1073741849.278330098983843&type=1)..

Enjoy!..

[Wolfman101]

Thanks for the great morning guys! Everyone was on top behaviour :)

[grandturismo]

Cheers Gav (it's Alan here) and everyone else for a fun morning.
As well as that sweet looking MK1, here's something else I managed to capture that I thought was pretty cool.
I slowed it down a bit so you don't miss it ;)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCYVbLRUveg

[jgribben]

Cheers Gav (it's Alan here) and everyone else for a fun morning.
As well as that sweet looking MK1, here's something else I managed to capture that I thought was pretty cool.
I slowed it down a bit so you don't miss it ;)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCYVbLRUveg


Awesome morning, good to meet some more people off here too...ps Alan your video is set to private so we can't see it

[h100vw]

Thanks for the thanks guys. :D

I thought Doug was going to give us a bollocking for something. He was chuffed with our behaviour, hence the extra time as he mentioned.

So keep an eye out for the next one. I'll try and call them on monday and I am looking at the 7th June. Need to look at my roster and make sure I am off.

Alan, your video is private so we can't watch it.

Cheers

Gavin

[nat225]

Awesome morning and thanks again to Gavin for all your hard work in organising :D

[grandturismo]

Sorry folks, fixed

[jgribben]

Haha, gonna add flame spitter to my signature now, so glad you got that on tape alan!

[grandturismo]

It looked great from behind

[jgribben]

If I remember correctly It was a redline change from 4th-5th...was giving it everything to keep up with that mk7

[Mad TT 08]

Sounds like you pulled off a great day, Gav, Congratulations.Where do I look for the pics of the day.

jgribben It sounds like youv'e got the s3 to a happy place, but its never quite enough is it.
Im so pissed, that I wasn't able to make it down,maybe next time

[TTS20]

^^ There's pictures on the page before this one

[Mad TT 08]

Sorry to intersected in reading the good comments skipped straight over them.
GREAT PICS Fantastic great mix of cars

[jgribben]

Sounds like you pulled off a great day, Gav, Congratulations.Where do I look for the pics of the day.

jgribben It sounds like youv'e got the s3 to a happy place, but its never quite enough is it.
Im so pissed, that I wasn't able to make it down,maybe next time

Yeah mate its getting there, going to sit back and enjoy it now...but down the track more power is inevitable.

[An7on]

Thanks Gav. Good session.

[Mad TT 08]

Did anyone take any video of happy laps

Looks like its Marshmellows all round when I get to meet you Gav!!!

[ova304]

Hello everyone, here is a link to some photos I took this morning thanks for looking.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.947934908571046.1073741923.542129582484916&type=1

[charro]

Hi Gav, bear in mind that is the Queens birthday long weekend that you are considering, might have a few away?

[epigoo]

Hi Gav, I will be the one away too ;(


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[khonfahm]

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/96108568/DSC09136.jpg

[Wolfman101]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HYOID8w_FY&feature=youtu.be&pxtry=3

Apologies for my lopsided head...

[seangti]

I took some video from track side. I'll have a look tomorrow and post some.

[Keato]

Another great session. The polos impress me more every time with their ability to keep up, might have to pick one up for when the slk goes!

[TTS20]

Looks like youtube embedding is broken on the forums :(

Here's 1 video, ive got another 2 uploading now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHUv67vVSRk

[seangti]

Here's some video from the side lines. Hopefully got some of everyone.


https://youtu.be/2U1actQN0AY

[Wolfman101]

You sure do love Keaton's arse! Music is a novel idea...

[Godspeed]

Hi Gavin,
Thank you for organising the morning. I really enjoyed my return to some track time after many many years. Been thinking about the lines I took and wondering if there are any images of recommended lines for lakeside available?. I can only find the odd written guide but nothing on a map.


This is my first time running this so bear with me. :emo_baghead:

Any newbies, I'll be asking you guys to hunt me down on the day so I can give you a run down on the way I think you should go on track and also depending on numbers, myself and possibly a couple of other of the more experienced lappers will give you a couple of laps or so to get an on track perspective


Please be aware that QLD Raceways does monitor the forum and as such, any posts regarding activities that breach the rules of the track/happy laps will be noted by the staff and you may be banned from the events.

Also please provide the colour, make and model of your car when requesting a spot so we can confirm who is out there.
I will then send you the payment details so we can have it all paid up and sorted on time.


Lakeside Park again for breakfast ($35) which will be payable to me as i have to pre-pay to book the event for us now
The Breakfast starts at 7:30am sharp and we should be out on the track by 8:15am after a safety briefing at 8am.
Please be there by 7:15am.

Rules:
Note: This is not a dedicated track event. People have been warned previously about their driving conduct and, as a result, we have been pulled off early.
No protective gear allowed (i.e. no helmet or race suit). At a minimum, please wear shorts, t-shirt and closed-in shoes with a grippy sole.
No overtaking on corners, only on the straight. If a vehicle slows down and indicates that you overtake on the back section of the track, you may do so at your own discretion, however the responsibility is on the overtaking driver to do it safely. IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT OVERTAKE.
If you are not overtaking anyone on the main straight, please stay to the left of the track and let any driver that is consistently on your tail overtake you. You'll know this if you've been watching your mirrors. To be overtaken safely, maintain your speed and line. Do not brake or accelerate, just hold your line at a reasonable, steady speed to allow the overtaking driver to execute the manoeuvre safely. If you think you are actually quicker on the track, then you should be able to come up to that car again the next time you reach the main straight, and then the roles will be reversed: The original overtaking driver should now let the other car overtake.
All vehicles that enter must be road-worthy and registered.

Passengers are welcome, however anyone entering the track (drivers, passengers and those splitting the driving) must have a wristband, which means that track fees are payable by everyone in the car (but you get a delicious breakfast, which is BONUS!)

Please let me know if you have any food allergies/vegetarianism etc so i can see if they can source something suitable.
Menu:
Toast
Egg and Capsicum omlette
Crispy bacon
Gourmet chipolatas
Baked beans
Fried tomato
Mushrooms
Tea & coffee



I am having this open to forum contributors only and you must be in a Euro car. Anyone can come and passenger with you. I am capping the number at the first 35 attendees (drivers and/or passengers combined) to make the costs associated with the event still suitable while having a good number of cars to stop traffic problems out on the track.

When the main list is full, members will be added to the reserve list. If someone pulls out, the first person on the reserve list will be moved up to the main list. Unfortunately, if you do not make it on the main list, then we cannot accommodate your car at the event, but other members might be keen to have you passenger and/or drive with them. Any forum members remaining on the reserve list by the event date will be placed directly on the main list for the next event. Please check the next event details when they are posted to ensure that you can indeed attend if you are put on the main list.

Please post to indicate that you would like to attend with the colour, make and model of your vehicle and how many people you will be bringing with you. You can be anonymous on the forum but you cannot be anonymous on the track.


Directions for entry:
Drive across the causeway, then follow the road to the right around the back of the track, then enter the tunnel on your left. Turn right after exiting the tunnel toward the group parking on the grassy area in front of the big yellow building.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/12/CV5nG-1.jpg


1 ) h100vw (a VW or and Audi) paid
2 ) Antonvs MK1 Silver paid
3 )
4 )
5 ) louis19 9N GTI silver +1 paid
6 ) jgribben 8L S3 Black paid
7 ) nat225 MK6 R Blue paid
8 ) TTS20 TTS red paid
9 ) Charliesheen65 6R GTI white
10 ) DarkShines MK6 GTI black paid
11 ) Rohde 9N GTI red paid
12 ) epigoo MK5 Jetta silver paid
13 ) granturismo MK6 GTI Black paid
14 ) charro Golf R white paid
15 ) MR R 360 MK6 R blue paid
16 ) khonfahm 8P A3 1.8T black +1 paid
17 ) An7on mk5GTI silver paid
18 ) Keato SLK55 silver paid
19 ) Steve_666 MK5 GTI black +1 paid
20 ) RobH Scirocco R blue +1 Paid
21 ) Schnellvaggy MK6 GTI grey paid
22 ) Wolfman101 R8 paid
23 ) jebusv20 6R GTI red paid
24 ) AwesomeGTI MK6GTI white +pass paid
25 ) whplash MK5GTI red paid
26 ) prh1973 MK6 R blue paid
27 ) JayC Scirocco R blue paid
28 ) VWGolfer MK7 GTI white paid
29 ) redline3345 +1 paid
Reserves:



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[seangti]

Hi Gavin,
Thank you for organising the morning. I really enjoyed my return to some track time after many many years. Been thinking about the lines I took and wondering if there are any images of recommended lines for lakeside available?. I can only find the odd written guide but nothing on a map.

Here's one from a VW driver training day I came across.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNiUSGn1iYY&index=11&list=WL

And one of me during timeattack:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6boqgAeHtwA


Eastern loop is faster by hugging the inside (RHS) of the circuit rather than some double apex or holding it straight ahead with a late turn / single late apex. Reason being is the distance traveled is further and the marginal increase in speed doesn't account for the extra distance. Such a line isn't applicable in happy laps as the cones are too far up the hill which, IMO, makes the corner marginally more dangerous than it needs to be. But does give sufficient room for ppl to exit the track.

Tips: Use the track width, look through the corner, let the car flow, smooth is fast all that stuff.

[TTS20]

You sure do love Keaton's arse! Music is a novel idea...

lol if you look closely he put his left indicator on to let me know he was getting out of the way to pass ;)

We had some more fun later on again on the front straight lol

Here's another vid:
https://youtu.be/1TtQgID6k-c (https://youtu.be/1TtQgID6k-c)

[nat225]

some clips of mine (currently uploading... slowly... slow internet!)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOVOZL5cMyw&feature=youtu.be

[Antonvs]

Yeah Thanks guys was a great event, look forward to another one and also meeting some more of you! Great Pics and Videos!

[nat225]

https://youtu.be/fLpWuN4vXgI


https://youtu.be/6m_C44kCZVo



https://youtu.be/IoIQue9X6Og

[Wolfman101]

Thanks Nat! When I see the Audi from behind on track it always strikes me how kind of surreal it looks when cornering. Because it's so low and wide, with no body roll, it just kind of looks like it's pivoting on it's axis like a pancake or something...

[nat225]

Happy to be overtaken by your R8 anytime 😊 (should have opened my window all the way down and listened to the glorious R8 noise).

[schnellvaggy]

Thanks Gav for organising
And thanks for the pics everyone
Cheers
Glen

[charro]

Big thanks from me too for the photographers, particularly Alessandro who got some great action shots of my Mk7 Golf R (& the other cars too of course)

[TTS20]

Another vid of dylan and me messing about at the end

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZmSyDi_Px8

[Godspeed]

Here's one from a VW driver training day I came across.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNiUSGn1iYY&index=11&list=WL

And one of me during timeattack:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6boqgAeHtwA


Eastern loop is faster by hugging the inside (RHS) of the circuit rather than some double apex or holding it straight ahead with a late turn / single late apex. Reason being is the distance traveled is further and the marginal increase in speed doesn't account for the extra distance. Such a line isn't applicable in happy laps as the cones are too far up the hill which, IMO, makes the corner marginally more dangerous than it needs to be. But does give sufficient room for ppl to exit the track.

Tips: Use the track width, look through the corner, let the car flow, smooth is fast all that stuff.

Sorry for delay is response. That info is great. Thank you everyone.


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[Water Boy]

Well done lads.

Keep it fun!