Melbourne Go Karting Gran Prix

[ausgolfer]

Melbourne Go Karting Gran Prix, for all the Melbourne VW watercooled massive to attend and have a bit of fun and possibly some immature bragging rights for whomever comes out on top. Also will be good to see all the Golf Karts in the parking lot of a Go karting venue.

I don't really have a plan as such, nor a venue, nor a date for that matter.

It's more of a proposal.

I know in the past from trying to organise these Go Karting events that you usually need at least 8 people to 100% commit to coming or else the person who's organised it looses their often large deposit.

Open to suggested times, dates and venues.

I know of a good place in Morabbin called F1 Karts I think?
I haven't been to the one in Port Melbourne but I have heard it's decent.
There is also a good one on the Western Ring Road, Ace Karts, Deep park area I think.

[ausgolfer]

Bring your Golf/polo/jetta/bora/bettle/passat/caddy/touareg/scirocco/corrado/phaeton/veyron etc, your mate, your Girlfriend, your Boyfriend (but not if he's taller than me) kiddin, family members, anyone who can drive and have some bias towards watercooled VW's as long as they can confirm 100% that they'll come.

[SOHC]

Make it on a sunday i would say? ya, my mate reckons the one at Port Melb. ain't so good

Cheers,
Carlson

[GoLfMan]

my mate works at the one at port melbourne.... Aus carts, ill talk to him ;)
i would be in depending on the date, i rekon it would be alot of fun and it'd be good to meet you all :)

[MK2 GTI]

i own a go cart, i take mine to south morang and silhoutte on the hume hwy/sydney rd. But thats probably too far for everyone, there was a mad 2 level one in lylidale i went to when i was like 13, south melbourne wasnt too bad when i went there, probably the best and easiest location for everyone too meet.

[gtimk5]

What about Saturday week in the evening and I will come! Be good to catch up with you all.:)

[Oneofthegreats]

I could go Sat. evening.
Sunday I have a wedding to drive for.
You still have those Mk1 GTI wheel arch trims gtimk5?
If so, how much?
It wouldn't be too much for you to bring them over on the boat?
Save on postage.

[gtimk5]

That being Saturday the 19th aug :)

[gtimk5]

gtigrl might be in too??? Look out!!! Help us, a woman driver, geez!:)

[Tim]

interested depending on which day of the week it falls on

[gtimk5]

I could go Sat. evening.
Sunday I have a wedding to drive for.
You still have those Mk1 GTI wheel arch trims gtimk5?
If so, how much?
It wouldn't be too much for you to bring them over on the boat?
Save on postage.
Still got a couple of sets left. I could bring some over. I will be at Volkspower on Saturday the 19th in the arvo. Let me know. Andrew :)

[GoLfMan]

andrew i might pop down to volkspower to meet you, what time will you be there?, itll be good to meet you :)

[gtimk5]

Not sure yet. There is a barbecue I think. I have your number, don't i? :)

[GoLfMan]

i believe you do, just give us a bell, i might be doing my max speed test on my motorbike (school project) at that time, you can have a ride of it if you want :)

[gtimk5]

Now that sounds scary!!( The bike I mean!) I will test your no. before I leave here. Cheers and good night:)

[GoLfMan]

not too scary mate, just a 50cc ring ding... yup give us a yell before you leave. ditto cheers and good night :)

[golf3]

The karting sounds good...

I think we should get a reasonable turn out...

[gtimk5]

Righto! Whose going to commit to Saturday evening the 19th Aug? Anyone want to organise this, All I know about melbourne is that once you sail through the heads you keep going around to the right, then straighten up till you run out of bay/water. :)

[gtigrl]

I'll go with possibly he whom must be obeyed ;) in tow

[gtimk5]

No Ford drivers allowed!
:D

[ausgolfer]

I work at ford, I drive them all the time. Not by choice.

I'll organise it (Port Melbourne), I'll find out a cost per head, post it then whomever is in 100% can PM me.

Saturday 19th evening possibly about 7pm???

[gtimk5]

Sounds OK ausgolfer. See if we can get some numbers now.:)

[ausgolfer]

Figures are in...
Now what kind of race, and the cost, is all dependant on the number of confirmed people we have coming. A 50% deposit of the cost is required buy the person orgainsing so if 8 people confirm at $95 a head thats $380 deposit, so that's why I say you must be 100% sure you're coming. I don't want to be left paying for people who don't show up.

If we have 8-14 people we get an hour of track time (warm up, qualifying and a race) The cost for this number of people is $95 per head.

If we have 15-28 people we get 1.5 hours of track time. Cost $90 per head.

If we have 29-40 people we get a 2hours and 15 mins of track time. Cost of $80 per head.

The times available for the 19th are arrive at 6:30pm start at 7pm.

I need to book by Monday

I think it'll be most likely that there'll be either the 1st or 2nd option, with the 2nd being obviously better value.

PM me ASAP if you're coming, with your mobile or contact number, name etc.

[ausgolfer]

Ok things are going well, 2 more people and we have a definite booking. And for those who don't know where it is here's a map.
It's 55 Salmon St.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2006/08/port21-1.jpg

[GoLfMan]

no money and i have to study for tests the next week :( sorry fellas i really wanted to meet all of you... next time :(

[gtimk5]

I am quite sure that gtigrl and otherhalf are going. I will go if I can find my way there. Sure I will, follow the silver Polo. Come on Golfman, take out a loan mate! You guys got partners and friends to make up the numbers? Satanstownail ect.???
We want commitment here and by monday too...
If we don't get it then that night is out for me. :)

[worm]

OMG, I just saw this thread! Im a def inner! And Im working next door to this place! woot......

how cool too. Im going to go karts today at 2pm with a heap of motorbike mates.. who are from a forum like this. We are going to the one just off the ring rd (20 carrington drive Albion). 9hp ones... its expensive but... costing us $70 for 30 min!

[gtimk5]

Last night it cost us $35 ea for the full grand prix. Thats 120 laps and with a couple of breakdowns and offs took 2 hours :)

[WABIT]

any more room?

wabit

[gtimk5]

The more the merrier!
:)

[GoLfMan]

i dunno Andrew mate :( i need that money for car parts ;)

[ausgolfer]

Ok the current count is still 6 definites (a few maybes extra), 7 with gtimk5? but I'm sure we'll get a few more over the next day.
We only need 8 for a booking and then any extras after Monday is still good.

Golfman and WABIT you should be there!!! I think we'll need Victorian numbers to overcome the Wisdom and Race experience of the Taswegian.

[gtimk5]

He he! thanks Ausgolfer! You young blokes and girl (?) will probably thrash me! Come on you Vics! You need a gee up. State of origin clash! Defend your state now! :D

[ausgolfer]

Ok people I went and checked out the place a few mins ago, and it's kind of small compared to the two other places I've been to before, but they are 8.5hp Karts. I'll check the prices on the other two places, one of which is 30 mins out of the city on the western ring road. The other is down the Neapean Hwy 30 mins.

Ok I've checked with the other two places and the best place seems to be Ace Karts 30 mins out the Western Ring Road I have been there recently and it really is an impressive track and they're 9hp karts, it is an outdoor all weather track. The problem is we need at least 12 people. But it'll be $80 per person so it's cheaper. Please let me know asap...........
Also I can't find out untill Monday weather or not next saturday night is available.
If all else fails we should have at least 8 people for the place in port melbourne.

Also for those not from melbourne we can orgainse a meet earlier somewhere close to the city and a quick cruise out to the venue.

http://www.acekarts.com.au/index.php?module=Website&action=Home&content=home

is the website for the place in Sunshine out the Western ring road.

[worm]

I JUST got back from ace karts in Albion (off the ring rd).. adrenalin is still pumping!
These karts are FAST.... sooooooo much fun.
I actually think that if we dont have the numbers for ace karts (ring rd one) you can join another group.
We paid $70 for 30 min... but it feels like ages... infact it goes a little longer.... u have 10 min qualify and 2 10 min races (grid starts).... its an awsome track... oh, and did i mention the karts are fast :P
I came 8th out of about 18... but I got the 4th fastest lap time.... both races I spun first lap due to cold tyres *shakes head*

Anyways, I would reccomend Ace karts and def doing it again some time

[gtimk5]

Spun? The karts here are only 5hp and wouldn't s[in if you picked them up and turned em round! Sounding better all the time!:)

[MK2 GTI]

im goin! should be good fun.

[ausgolfer]

Ok we have 8 definites and about 5 or more maybes this is going well we need people to confirm COME ONNNNN.(hewit style). These are 9ph karts gtimk5 you know tou wanna.

[worm]

Very easy tp spin these karts. Even with warm tyres if you break mid corner you will loose the back, and if you dont counter enough u wil spin. One moment i can remember was I was going in way to hot from the straight, breaked a little to much and locked the rears.. ended up going sideways into the corner and drifting the whole way... only problem is that when u do that it takes a few seconds to get back into the power.

[gtimk5]

Hey! I suggested next saturday night so I am not going to back out now. Been geeing up the Melbournions to commit. Got a barby in the arvo at Volkspower 1st and then its on I reckon. I have been geeing up gtigrl as well and yesterday she said it was go with her and partner but she obviously hasn't been near the forum for a couple of days. So thats 3 of us. I haven't spoken to Guy Harding who is coming down from Qld for the weekend.
Wa talked a lot on the forum about the Hobart one last night to get people to go without a lot of success though we still got 12 on the night. We just can't have any backer outers on next weekends! Cheers. Andrew
(sorry there won't be any Taswegians to back me up against you hotshots!!!):D

[ausgolfer]

Awesome.

IT'S ON!! LIKE DONKY KONG!!

[gtimk5]

I deliberately left the helmetb,shoes and gloves in the GTI last night so I wouldn't forget them! Don't know if I will need them sunday tho. Just don't hurt me, I am looking forward to that!:)

[ausgolfer]

Yes thanks for reminding me, all should remember to bring their Sumo Suits and Stack Hats. Ha ha.

If it rains they continue to race, just gets more interesting.

[worm]

U dont actually NEED to bring anything... although I would suggest ur own helmet and gloves... ur hands get VERY sore. u can even wear shorts and t shirt.

[gtimk5]

Brrr. Be a bit cool in them! I'd rather my own helmet than the supplied ones.

[ausgolfer]

Tim are you coming?

[gtigrl]

I'm coming with partner and a girlfriend of mine who doesn't actually have a driving licence so I said treat like practise ;)

[ausgolfer]

Ok people. Excellent news we have 12 definites and Ace Karts is available for a 7:30pm booking. We'll obviously need to arrive earlier to chat and get to know each other, look at the cars etc.

Melways map referance is 26 C8

Is there anyone who'd be interested in a bit of a casual cruise from close to the city to where the venue is?

[gtimk5]

It would be good to follow someone! :)

[ausgolfer]

Ok, a non driver? Ha ha, well it'll give her some experience with fast moving traffic.

[ausgolfer]

Well for those wanting to cruise might meet at the F1 track at Albert Park again like the last cruise. I'll find the map.

[gtimk5]

Ah! I know that one! I think you might have met near where they have the Clark stand. Sat there in 2002:) :)

[ausgolfer]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2006/08/ap-1.jpg
Here it is.

[MK2 GTI]

put my name down for the cruise aswell.

[gtimk5]

No late pikers here. Would it be best if we gave our mobile no.s to someone? :)

[Oneofthegreats]

What time is everyone meeting up for the cruise?
Depending on what time I meet up(early-late arvo) with you Andrew, we could cruise back to Albert Park.
Don't forget to bring the wheel arch trims.

[SOHC]

so around 6:30 meet up?whats da time?

Cheers,
Carlson

[ausgolfer]

Best say meet at 6pm sharp. It'll take 30-40 mins to get there from Albert Park at a leisurely pace, given no traffic jams.

And yes I've been getting peoples Mobile numbers Andrew. Almost got the full set now.

[ausgolfer]

Booking is made with no hickups.
And we should have more than enough people. I have 12 100% definites and 5 probablies and possibly even more. Still we don't want any pikers, the more VW fans there, the better.

[worm]

Ill meet u guys there, as ill be comming from the start of the ring rd. Going to the city is SOOOO out of the way....oh, and my golf isnt going :mad:

Can you put a post of final details mate, its getting a bit confussing for my brain :P

I have gathered:

Venue: Ace Karts - 20 Carrington drive, Albion

Price: $80 (I paid $70 with about 16 ppl last weeks so why $80?)

When: Sat 19th August, 7:30pm

Cruise before hand: Meet at Albert park 6:00pm

Is all this info correct?

cheers
Lee

[ausgolfer]

Yes thats all correct. But aim to be there by 7pm.

And the reason for the price difference is, that there are many different types of Group Races, I opted for the slightly longer 40mins of track time for $80 as opposed to the 30mins of track time for $70. I thought it was better value.
If you check the website you'll see the different options.

40 minutes of racing per driver (approx 65 laps)

Racing consists of:

10 minute practice & qualifying session.
2 final races consisting of 15 minutes each.

[worm]

Cheers mate

Thats a much better option. 2x 15 min races would be sweet. I really wanted one more race and then you would probably be to stuffed for another, so 15 min races is cool.

Ill be there by 7pm..You have to fill out a bit of paper work before u can race. Just to note, the actual time at Ace karts will be about 2 hrs. You have 15 min or so introduction then geting ur gear on, get in karts, presentations etc.. takes a little while.
Looking forward to it!

[BlackVr6ix]

but they are 8.5hp Karts.

christ thats more than my alfa is making at the moment :S

[ausgolfer]

Ace Karts are 9hp watch out!

[ausgolfer]

Ok at the moment we have 18 people definitely coming, which is awesome. I had a friend do a bit of a call around and he got 5 guys that wanted to come, unfortunately they know nothing of VW's so we'll have to show them what we're capable of.

[gtimk5]

Guy Harding might be interested. His apprentice is with him. All depends on what the Volkspower boys have got planned. We will be ok though. :)

[ausgolfer]

Great as long as you can let me know by Friday as that is the cut off date. And we can't have any more than 22, so if they come we'll be able to have no more than 2 more.

[gtimk5]

I think Guy gets there Friday morning. His Polo and Golf are on the way now. I will ring him Friday morning to find out what his plans are.Any more takers? Commit now or miss out! :)

[ausgolfer]

Ok heres a few small updates from the confirmation email I got.

Please remind your group that there is no Alcohol allowed to be consumed before racing, and to please wear closed – toe shoes, not thongs or sandals. Dresses/skirts are discouraged as well.


Please arrive at least half an hour before your race is booked to commence (7:00pm latest). This will enable time to check-in and have the safety briefing.

[gtimk5]

OK, so I will wear my jeans on the night! :D

[worm]

Sweet, drugs are allowed! lol

[gtimk5]

coool mannn :cool: :cool:

[SOHC]

how bout bringing a lawn mower down the track lol

[Tim]

yeah lucky. i was thinking of wearing a mini skirt and heels :D

[ausgolfer]

Should I throw in a comment about going comando?
Come on, everyone get into the swing of it!

[worm]

You guys are going down, im soooooo gonna own ur asses! Ill prob have the best power to weight ratio, I only weight 67kg's :P

[golf3]

I only weigh 68.5kg's...

It's on like donkey kong...

[gtimk5]

No comment from me. I wound h2hoo up last wek and got thrashed!!!

[GoLfMan]

are you guys anorexic or something??? i weigh 75kgs.... and im not fat!!! you guys must be streaks of weasle piss ;)

[gtimk5]

ok. Lets see whose the heaviest. At our karts night last week in breifing they said that the heavier guys would be faster as the karts actually handle better. there were a couple of fellas there that weren't slow! Me? 82kgs. So rip into Krispy Kremes now!!!! See ya Saturday blokes. Andrew:) :)

[Oneofthegreats]

GoKarts are all about momentum!
It's not about who's the lightest.
When use to go a far bit (like twice a month) I was 90-95kg's & could hammer just about anyone.
Driving skills are also very important.
The only thing I hated was when you'd get back into your car afterwards & it feeled like trying to drive a boat!

[gtimk5]

Yep. And you hold your foot flat for the first 2 kms. Cops would have a field day if they setup within 2 kms of any Karting centre!. So, do you blokes get sore around the lower back area in the karts there?? One guy here last week had bruising all round after last friday nights session. That was 2 lots of 30 laps though.

[golf3]

gtimk5, would you like me to meet you at volkspower and we travel in convoy to the grand prix track...

Then you can't get lost...

Oh yer, I'm driving my car!
HAHAHAHA!!!

[gtimk5]

Hi golf 3. Not sure how long this bbq will last. gtigrl and partner will be there as well so we will see what pans out. Might go somewhere and have a coffee or something between the bbq and the gokarts. To contact me my no. is 0407 439 ***. We haven't got a krispy kremes down here but everyone seems to rave about them. Is there one out that way. That way we can all socialise. The bbq will be busy I think and I won't know many people there. I am shocking with names too!!!:)

[gtigrl]

Hi golf 3. Not sure how long this bbq will last. gtigrl and partner will be there as well so we will see what pans out. Might go somewhere and have a coffee or something between the bbq and the gokarts. To contact me my no. is 0407 439 749. We haven't got a krispy kremes down here but everyone seems to rave about them. Is there one out that way. That way we can all socialise. The bbq will be busy I think and I won't know many people there. I am shocking with names too!!!:)
Quit handing you're number out over internet silly n:

[gtigrl]

You guys are going down, im soooooo gonna own ur asses! Ill prob have the best power to weight ratio, I only weight 67kg's :P
Yeah well I weigh 51 ... but I may have a blonde moment or two :oops: ... or three

[joshyd-mk2gti]

ill try make it down to volkspower on saturday for the barbie. sounds like theres gona be a few people there. no promises thou as im in traralgon for a mates going away party the night before.

i should be moving to melbie next year and going to uni, so ill be able to come to more meets then..!

[gtimk5]

Quit handing you're number out over internet silly n:
Yes boss! Don't want strange people like you getting it! Look at it and then have one of your "blonde" moments!! Cheers, seeya saturday L. :D

[worm]

I got a sore lower back from the hard seats and also got a bruise on my knee (inner knee) cause it kept bashing into the fuel tank... Its a small sacrafice ill have to pay to whoop ass ;)

[ausgolfer]

You know now worm if you don't whoop ass, you'll be in a spot of bother ha ha. Then again they do say the experience of being a motorbike rider does make you a better driver.

[gtimk5]

I got a sore lower back from the hard seats and also got a bruise on my knee (inner knee) cause it kept bashing into the fuel tank... Its a small sacrafice ill have to pay to whoop ass ;)
please note the hobart aftermath, slander I copped!
Fighting words though. Good work, it will fire a few of us up. Have got the jar of octane boost packed!:D

[WABIT]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I Wanna Come!!!!!!!!! :(

Wabit

[SOHC]

so what time you guys gonna leave Albert Park? coz my mate's gonna finish his school in City at 6, so will be running late, say 15-25mins?

[worm]

Im in for it now! lol

Looks like it could rain.. that would be interesting!

[ausgolfer]

Carlson the cruise will be leaving 6pm sharp. As we need to be at ace karts 7pm sharp. If your mate is 15 mins behind he'll have to go straight there.

You're missing out Wabit, if you've got the money we have a few spots left.

[SOHC]

errr...alright Carl, will sort it out with him coz he ain't driving, Cheers

[gtigrl]

I got a sore lower back from the hard seats and also got a bruise on my knee (inner knee) cause it kept bashing into the fuel tank... Its a small sacrafice ill have to pay to whoop ass ;)
Ohhh does someone need their nana nap and hemaroid cushion before they go karting :( :D

[gtimk5]

Trackie dacs might do it gtigrl!

[gtigrl]

Trackie dacs might do it gtigrl!
Thats kappa pants to you ;)

[gtimk5]

Kappa? wots that? South Africano? x:)

[gtigrl]

Nooo bogan for tracki pants... maybe a bit melbourne centric..?

[gtimk5]

lol :) :D :D

[worm]

Dont worry gtimk5... i didnt even know what Kappa pants where... must be a blonde thing :D

[gtigrl]

Dont worry gtimk5... i didnt even know what Kappa pants where... must be a blonde thing :D
Is so not .... there is whole suburbs down here dedicated to the wearing of kappa pants... maybeee you're all a bit to aged to have heard about them better ask your kids ;)

[worm]

im 24... lol

Oh, did I mention ur gonna lose at go karts ;)

[gtigrl]

im 24... lol
Oh, did I mention ur gonna lose at go karts ;)
whateverrrr but I'm not stoopid enough to buy into that because knowing my luck I might just. Although the last time I did karting I only came second to a superkart driver ... so I reckon I can give you a run for ya money:D

[ausgolfer]

so there were two on the track at that time, ey gtigrl? LOL Just stirring.

[gtigrl]

so there were two on the track at that time, ey gtigrl? LOL Just stirring.
:D thats right laugh it up boys but no one ever said this was going to be a clean race ;)

[ausgolfer]

bring on the war paint!!

[gtigrl]

and maybe just a flutter of the eye lashes ...

[ausgolfer]

HEY thats not fair!!! that can be very distracting you know!

[gtigrl]

HEY thats not fair!!! that can be very distracting you know!
;) Oh I know....

[ausgolfer]

Ok the day is here.
I haven't checked the weather report but the sky looks nice and clear with no redness, I'm guessing it'll be fresh for most of the day.
I hope no one is getting nervous because they have nothing to fear, well not much anyway. MU HU HA HA!

[MK2 GTI]

is there people going on the cruise before hand?

[WABIT]

the rookie is coming............. first timer

see you all there :D

wabit

[worm]

Sweet, cya there wabit!

Not long to go.... oh yeah, if ya got ur own motorbike helmet bring it along.. beats wearing on of theres

[WABIT]

ohh what!!! my hair is gonna get messed Cr*p

wabit

[Golf Loon]

If you`ve got a $10 head, get a $10 helmet! Wabit, you can wear a baseball cap ;)

[ausgolfer]

As expected it was a hard fought battle. Many biffs and bardges, and the occasional love tap that I was extremely guilty of at times. I'm sure many people will say many things.
What I have to say is:
IT WAS AWESOME!!! especially the winning part!
Glad so many people were able to come along. Lots of new faces to me and a few old ones which is also good.

[WABIT]

YAY FIRST TIME EVER ON A GO KART AND I CAME 5TH YAY IM RAPPED
WELL DONE GUYS, AND WELL DONE TO THE ORGANISERS,

WABIT

p.s- good burnouts too, (you know who you are ;) )

[Tim]

nice to meet some new faces. I officially suck at go karting! :P did alright until i got turned around in the last race which sucked! waaa! :P

had to be careful on the way home too! i was still in race mode. oops!

[SOHC]

Nice meeting all of you again! had heaps of fun down the track, and having a Tasmanian as well... just bang into two cars at high speed LOL, and GOOD ON YA WABIT!! also GTIMK5 n GTIGRL have fun at Sandown tomorrow...

Cheers,
Carlson

http://xs305.xs.to/xs305/06336/DSCN4595.JPG (http://xs.to)

[Oneofthegreats]

Ha ha ha.
It wasn't me this time WABIT!
I think I've broken a sparkplug due to the 8700+ missed gear.
Spluttered all the way home under load.

Can't kill it!
1.8 8V = Bulletproof

It was nice to meet up with you Andrew & spend time talking (top bloke! Hope you enjoy the CD) & the rest of the watercooled crew, new & regular's.
Also to gtigrl & Justin, it was a bit of a coincidence to meet you the night before too, & look forward to future meeting's.
Goodluck & enjoy Sandown to all of you & post up some pics.
I've never seen so many MK5 GTI's, Polo GTI's & R32's in the same place at the same time before.
MK2 GTI if you have any drama's with the 20V, send us a message. Try & find a old RH diesel engine mount & cut the injector pump bracket off!

I hope to be in it next time. I hope!

[golf3]

Thanks a lot Carl, and well done on the win!!!
*applause*

I apologise for not making the gtg at albert park by 6pm, I gave myself 30mins from Camberwell...

The karting action was awesome, and I was able to notice huge differences as the race went on. I was a little bummed out when i got passed twice on the flashing yellow lights in the first race. I was taking it slow after being warned in practice, and then I get passed. I also wish my helmet had a visor as i nearly went blind with dirt and wind. It would be nice to have a break between races, but time=money for those guys.

I look forward to another go karting session sometime!

[PoloGTi]

Sounds like you guys had a ball. How did Andrew go ??? good to see a good meet up have to come over one day and have another karting night. any pics?

[worm]

Whats all this about Carl winning..... Just because he had the fastest lap time :mad: (consistency is the key).
It says on my sheet that Me and him came equal first.. dont make me take photos and post them up to prove it! :D

Yeah im a sore loser... :D lol

[BlackVr6ix]

fantastic night, had a ball. those carts really could drift!

[ausgolfer]

Worm you know I had you anyway, and yes I was consistently quicker ha ha, Kept losing my advantage when the yellow lights went on. I led for 43 of the 44 laps of the two races.
Equal first my eye. Who has the trophy!! Yes I'm a sore winner ha ha!

Challengers are welcome to rematches. ;)

[BlackVr6ix]

Yes I'm a sore winner ha ha!

I'm just sore!

[ausgolfer]

Yes my back pain is not very fun!

[gtigrl]

Yes my back pain is not very fun!
Hey ho folks, thanks for a great night racing, I bet no one can compete with the golfball size bruises I now have on my knees thanks to being to small for the b*$&&y seats and too light to keep the blasted thing on the ground.... pics to follow just to gross you people out :)

As far as Sandown what a fantastic day, turns out I drive my actual car better than a go cart! Did 4 laps of Sandown (after some obligatory safety stuff) with a former racing driver (forgot his name) and got the polo up to about 190km down the back straight, what a rush! Well worth the money... pics to come soon of that as well.... as well as some motorcana style sections, go to whoa and control stopping and swerving blah blah blah.
Right I am knackered now so time for a drink ;)

[worm]

I smell a rematch in the air ;)

[ausgolfer]

Did you flash those lashes at the other gti drivers today Elaine? Think I was too focused last night.

[gtigrl]

Did you flash those lashes at the other gti drivers today Elaine? Think I was too focused last night.
Nah everyone was too focused on their own cars ;)

[gtigrl]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2006/08/190806_2336-1.jpg
Ausgolfer I believe this is your fault :)

[Tim]

ouch!
i have a couple bruises on my back from the plastic seat. Looks like i got out lightly tho :p

[worm]

I was lucky, my kart had a cushion on the seat! The ppl working there should have told us we could have one, ah well.

[Oneofthegreats]

Jeeeezus gtigrl.

They look like paint ball gun bruises or you've been in a bad car accident!!
They'll take aleast a week or two to heel!

[GoLfMan]

who is in for a rematch on the 15th of september or around that date? :D

[ausgolfer]

Oh my, they're impressive bruises GTIGRL. Not my fault though! Should have read the disclaimer at Ace Karts(licence to kill or be killed, jk jk).
Oh well, I'm sure you'll get many offers of remedial massage etc. to fix them up, not sure how well your man would like that though.

I really was impressed with the standard of racing. There was no one who was really lagging behind. Which was good and made for good traffic manouvers.

Is September 15th when your exams are over golfman? You really need to come along on one of these forum events, I'm not sure if we've seen you yet.

[GoLfMan]

thats when this term is over and my holidays begin. my exams finish on the 10th of november, the happiest day of my life :D.
No you havent seen me unfortunately i have remained quite illusive. But im DEFINATELY coming to the next one as long as its in my holidays, or after exams.... year 12's a bitch :(

[Golf Loon]

Nice to see a watercooled meet happenning. Wish I had been there.
WHERE ARE THE PICTURES??

[ausgolfer]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2006/08/ap1-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2006/08/ap2-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2006/08/ap3-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2006/08/ap4-1.jpg
in the park before the cruise

[ausgolfer]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2006/08/ap5-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2006/08/ap6-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2006/08/gk1-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2006/08/gk2-1.jpg

[GoLfMan]

whos who in the picture Aus?
jeez your hard to pick gtigrl ;) being the only girl in the picture and all j:

[gtigrl]

Oh my, they're impressive bruises GTIGRL. Not my fault though! Should have read the disclaimer at Ace Karts(licence to kill or be killed, jk jk).
Oh well, I'm sure you'll get many offers of remedial massage etc. to fix them up, not sure how well your man would like that though.

I really was impressed with the standard of racing. There was no one who was really lagging behind. Which was good and made for good traffic manouvers.

Is September 15th when your exams are over golfman? You really need to come along on one of these forum events, I'm not sure if we've seen you yet.
I had a cushion and everything... but I would be up for another challenge ;)

[gtimk5]

Hey blokes and girl! What a top night. It was so good to catch up with you all. Had a bit of trouble finding the meeting spot but thats to be expected! Thanks Carl for organising the karts ect. I thoroughly enjoyed the night and the comany. The track was brilliant, the karts were fast (especially Carls!) the racing was nice and clean and close. Had some seriously close races and sorry for anyone that I served! I was impressed that when some hit you hard or passed under a caution, (there was a fair few!) that they redressed the situation.
A huge thanks to you people for coming along and making my weekend even more memorable. I want to come back over soon! Cheers, Andrew:) :D