EOI - Street Sprint Series

[team_v]

The next level up from happy laps is the street sprint series.
The cost is $145 each or if we have a group of 10-15 people it is $1450 and we get our own category.
An AASA licence is required for the event ($20 for the day licence, $55 for the year)

Safety requirements are a current standard compliant helmet (They have a few for rent for $5), long sleaves/pants and enclosed shoes.



The Series is open to all vehicles, they must be fitted with street legal tyres and exhaust. Eligible cars will be divided into four categories. 4 Cylinder , 6 Cylinder , 8 Cylinder , All Wheel Drive.Turbo charged and /or supercharged air induction vehicles will move up by one category. (Except AWD)

Race and Unregistered cars may enter the Street Sprints, but they will NOT be awarded points for the series

The Street Sprints will be held at Queensland Raceway (Sprint Circuit) and Lakeside Park.
Sprint Format. 3 x 4 Lap sessions + Passenger Laps if time available.
Sessions will be timed.

Drivers Briefing at 12 noon, First group to be on track at 12.30pm.


Can i get people to let me know if they would be interested in this sort of thing as the next step up from Happy Laps?

I will have a list here so that if it gets organised i can contact people for the respective circuit.


1 ) team_v = Lakeside and QR
2 ) Nardi330 = QR (from 2013 onwards)
3 ) syhm1984 = Lakeside and QR
4 ) seangti = QR
5 ) Nat225 = Lakeside and QR
6 ) leitch = Lakeside and QR (saturday)
7 ) sam_online = Lakeside and QR
8 ) jasn78 = QR
9 ) VWindahouse = Lakeside
10 ) swalee = Lakeside and QR
11 ) JimmyC379 = QR
12 ) grandturismo = Lakeside and QR
13 ) domlebo70 = Lakeside
14 ) Royeee = QR
15 ) Bugracer - Sydney
16 ) Mr TTS = Lakeside





There is another option available to us of the advanced driver training course, details as follows:

Advanced Driving Courses - from $99pp (own vehicle)
Intensity Level: 4

Any experienced sprints driver or racer will tell you that the best way to improve your cars performance is to improve the driving performance of person sitting behind the steering wheel.

We all think we're great drivers on the road, and it is true to say that some of those skills are transferable to the track.

Completing Queensland Raceways Advanced Driving Course and spending one-on-one time with Queensland Raceways resident professional race driving instructor Doug Chapple will really help you hone your driving technique.

Who is Doug Chapple?


Doug has over 40 years experience in motor sport with more recent years having been spent in Sports Cars with�many Championship wins and places, plus twice winner of MG Car Club of Queensland, Race Driver of the Year.

Dougs' vast experience has been put to good use over recent years instructing others one on one in a variety of on track products including V8 Experience, Time Attack Track Days and Stokell Motorsport Track Days.
Whats Included

1.Expert one-on-one tuition with Motor Sport Champion Doug Chapple
2.A choice of two award winning race tracks
3.Race suits and helmets will be provided
4.Theory session up to elite standard (including corner planning, car preparation, tyre selection)
5.Certificates from completion of the course


*1 ) team_v (booked)
*2 ) jsn78
*3 ) jsn78's other
*4 ) Nat225 (booked)
*5 ) syhm1984 (booked)
*6 ) VWindahouse (booked)
-7 ) seangti
*8 ) jimmyC379 (booked)
-9 ) DarkShines
-10 ) Redline3345
*11 ) grandturismo (booked)
*12 ) sam_online
*13 ) domlebo70 (booked)
-14 ) Royeee
-15 ) h100vw
*16 ) club racer (booked)
-17 ) Sharkie
*18 ) AusScare (booked)
-19 ) THE_EGG
-20 ) Toolman
*21 ) Tarmac
22 ) RoknRob

[syhm1984]

Of coz I will in for anything

[jasn78]

Clay what is the deal with 2 people in the one car? I am not talking the same time just splitting the time driving as both myself and my old man might be interested in this in my car.

[seangti]

Clay what is the deal with 2 people in the one car? I am not talking the same time just splitting the time driving as both myself and my old man might be interested in this in my car.

You'd need to be seperate groups. They used to run about 6 groups on the day (that may have changed) which made it possible to share the drive. You'd need one in group 1 and say group 3 or 4 for example to allow sufficient time between runs to swap drivers. As group 1 circulates, group 2 is lined up, group 1 comes off, group 2 goes on, and group 3 lines up. When there's no issues (e.g. cars leaking oil or needing recovery), they circulate pretty quickly.

Surprised to see they've changed it to 4 lap sessions, used to 5 laps per session, and 3 timed sessions with a 4th untimed.

I'd probably be up for QR depending on when. My weekends are quickly booking up.

[team_v]

As it stands this is just an EOI so that if we do end up organising something i can just go to the list and shoot a pm to anyone who is listed for the specific venue.

The street series on weekends runs less laps but also costs less.

I will find out what the costs are for a second driver nad what the protocols would be (as sean said, might have to be in a different category.)

[Guy_H]

We have done quite a few of these sprint's - good value!

[nat225]

I am keen on a Sat / Sun! Need to stop my helmet from collecting dust.

QR is better and feels safer :-)

but also open for Lakeside as it is close to home :)

[leitch]

I'd be keen for both venues, but as always it depends on the day. Saturdays are good, Sundays not so.

[sam_online]

Put me down for both please

[jasn78]

put me down as a maybe clay.

oh and prefer qr for this as well.

[team_v]

Okay, i have updated the details so far.

In the event that we get enough people interested and i decide to go ahead with organising one of these for the group, i will be contacting the people on the list for the venue that has been selected and asking for availability.

These are the dates and locations for the rest of this year just so you are all aware:

8 July - QR
22 July - LP
30 Sep - QR
14 Oct - LP
18 Nov - QR
2 Dec - LP

Note: These are all held on a sunday, if you are interested in a Saturday event it has to be the Top Gear Series (Which costs a lot more and is an actual race, not a timed sprint)

At this stage I would be looking at 30 September for QR as most people seem keener to start there.
This all relies on enough people showing a genuine interest and availability.

[jasn78]

Thanks mate that would be great as a starter :) and i reckon you could nearly gaurantee anthony would be in

[team_v]

I thikn he probably would be, Ben as well but we have a bit of time before we need to look at organising anything.
I need a helmet too.

[jasn78]

I thikn he probably would be, Ben as well but we have a bit of time before we need to look at organising anything.
I need a helmet too.

helmet schmelmet :D lol, at least you dont have a boofhead like mine, it was a biatch to find one.

[VWindahouse]

I'm in thanks Clay, prefer LS.

Cheers!

[swalee]

Im in Clay, Lakeside preferred, but Im easy....so Ive been told.

Thanks


Swalee

[team_v]

List has been updated.
If we organise it as a group and have people attend for the group session it becomes cheaper for every person we add between 10 - 15.

[JimmyC379]

Hi Clay - been ofline for awhile due to crazy work hrs. I am in for sure - QR profered.

[Water Boy]

Wow awsome to see you guys and gals are being very ative and getting your motorsport on. Becauseracecar

[grandturismo]

Clay, put me down for both

Cheers.

[domlebo70]

Super interested. Would prefer lakeside.

[Royeee]

prefer QR
Finally can get my helmet out from the dust :D

[team_v]

List has been updated, thanks for all your interest.
If you know of other forum members (Eddy, Tarmac etc) that might be interested let them know too.

[seangti]

List has been updated, thanks for all your interest.
If you know of other forum members (Eddy, Tarmac etc) that might be interested let them know too.

Would love to see Eddy out there, want to steal his racing lines :-) Though he'll have to drive quite a bit slower for me, haha.

[55ASI GTI]

If I was to be insured for this, I defs would have a crack... but nope cant risk it :(

[Nardi330]

i am unlikely to do any sprints in 2012 (new car needs running in) but i will certainly love to do some next year.

only at QR tho.

thanks

[Bug_racer]

I might come up for one of these . Just a note that Warwick is on the 29/30th Sep

[syhm1984]

Warwick!?!?!?

how to enter?

[Bug_racer]

Warwick!?!?!?

how to enter?

Volkswagen Magazine Australia. © 2012 (http://www.vwma.net.au/warwick/?i=34)

[team_v]

Just bumping this up to see if there is any more interest?



We also have the option of an advanced driver training day with the following details:


Advanced Driving Courses - from $99pp (own vehicle)
Intensity Level: 4

Any experienced sprints driver or racer will tell you that the best way to improve your cars performance is to improve the driving performance of person sitting behind the steering wheel.

We all think we're great drivers on the road, and it is true to say that some of those skills are transferable to the track.

Completing Queensland Raceways Advanced Driving Course and spending one-on-one time with Queensland Raceways resident professional race driving instructor Doug Chapple will really help you hone your driving technique.

Who is Doug Chapple?


Doug has over 40 years experience in motor sport with more recent years having been spent in Sports Cars with�many Championship wins and places, plus twice winner of MG Car Club of Queensland, Race Driver of the Year.

Dougs' vast experience has been put to good use over recent years instructing others one on one in a variety of on track products including V8 Experience, Time Attack Track Days and Stokell Motorsport Track Days.
Whats Included

1.Expert one-on-one tuition with Motor Sport Champion Doug Chapple
2.A choice of two award winning race tracks
3.Race suits and helmets will be provided
4.Theory session up to elite standard (including corner planning, car preparation, tyre selection)
5.Certificates from completion of the course


so let me know if you would be interested in that as well please.

[jasn78]

Clay, I would much prefer this over sprints to start with that way I can get the most out of sprints.

[team_v]

Clay, I would much prefer this over sprints to start with that way I can get the most out of sprints.

That is what i was thinking, had a chat with a few of the happy lappers who have requested a driver training style event so that everyone can learn theproper lines to get the most out of hapy laps and street sprints if we step it up a notch.

Updated the first post with details on the advanced driver training.

[nat225]

i like this better, should be more relaxed than sprint sessions, yet u can actually push it as hard as sprint / timeattack sessions.

but is just $99 with min 5 participants or there are additional costs? $99 is just too good to be true.

cheapest full day driver training is usually $170-$299

[syhm1984]

Interested
Are we using our cars tho?? No point doing the course with other people's car


Just bumping this up to see if there is any more interest?



We also have the option of an advanced driver training day with the following details:



so let me know if you would be interested in that as well please.

[team_v]

$99 with a minimum or 5 participants at this stage, i will give them a call and confirm in a week or so when i vcall to organise August Happy Laps.

I assume it might be extra if you want catering.

Might also only be a half day type thing where you only get 10-15 minutes on the track each.

[VWindahouse]

Great idea, thanks Clay!

[seangti]

Would be keen on the driver training too. Every little bit counts. Would be good to get an understanding of what is being provided and how long. I may have a mate or two who'd be keen to join.

[JimmyC379]

Clay I am up for the training 2. I need to know lines, speeds and braking points way better, cheers.

Plus have a look at this people to wet your appetite it is the fastest factory front wheel drive time at the ring ever Nordschleife Renault Megane RS 265 Nurburgring time record - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWgwzhiltXs) - great driving.

[jasn78]

Clay the old man is also interested as well.

[team_v]

Alright, 7 people so far.


Some more details for you:

It is held on the same day as a sprint session.
We would rock up an hour before the sprint session in order to do a theory lesson on how to set up the car, work out where the apex's are, cornering speeds and lines etc.
Then as part of the sprint session we would go out and do our 4 x runs of 5 laps with the instructor going along with us for one of the sessions and giving hints on how to improve.

[seangti]

Alright, 7 people so far.


Some more details for you:

It is held on the same day as a sprint session.
We would rock up an hour before the sprint session in order to do a theory lesson on how to set up the car, work out where the apex's are, cornering speeds and lines etc.
Then as part of the sprint session we would go out and do our 4 x runs of 5 laps with the instructor going along with us or watching from the sidelines and giving hints on how to improve.

That doesn't seem to add up. 4 sessions means he can only get in 4 cars as we'd all likely be in the same session. Looking from the outside would suggest very little about what's going on in the car. Could be great it you're really unsure about lines, he could tell that from a distance, but not so much the intricacies of car control, braking style and gear without being in the car.

I would pass on this if that's the case. Though others may get more out of it.

But hey, for the price it's hard to argue with the approach.

[team_v]

I will check on how it is possible when i give them a call next.
I assume if you end up with 10 people they may have 2 instructors going around in the cars with the group.

Just getting interest at the moment until i can work out more details and specific dates that it could be held.

[DarkShines]

I'd be keen for the training, great idea.

[redline3345]

Clay
I'm keen for the advanced training.

[grandturismo]

Nice one Clay, I'm interested in some training.
I'm sure Sam_online would be too if he was ere'

[team_v]

List has been updated


I just checked with the people at QR and they said if we have more than 5 people they would likely split the group up into 2 lots of 5 an they can choose whether to organise a second instructor if necessary so that you get a session with an instructor as well as a few laps on your own to put the theory into practice.

[domlebo70]

I am also interested in some driver training. I've got steady times from my car, but I'm confident I am still the weakest link. Need to fix that

[Guy_H]

For those who might like to go the next step:

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f21/eoi-volkswagen-sprint-group-porsche-club-qld-73931.html

[team_v]

For those who might like to go the next step:

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f21/eoi-volkswagen-sprint-group-porsche-club-qld-73931.html

The porsche club ad-on's would be good for people who are involved in the motorsport scene already and have all the necessary licences and PPE.




I am trying to schedule a definite timeframe for the driver training (any preference as to starting at QR or Lakeside?) and no helmets or PPE are required as far as I am aware so it is more readily accessible.

[Royeee]

Hi Clay,

Keen for the driver training here too.

I would vote for QR and PPE required

[team_v]

Testing the waters with the people at QR.

Potential date of 18 August for driver training, will keep you guys updated and make an official thread when i find out more info (numbers allowed, cost etc)

[JimmyC379]

I'm in Clay and looking forward to it!

[team_v]

I have confirmation for availability at Lakeside for the 18th of August available for 10 people ( 2 x groups of 5) so i will organise that through QR and then send out the details too all those who expressed interest.

Each person will get an instructor in the car for 5 laps and then other sessions where you will be on your own to put the instruction to use on your own while the instructor is showing someon else how to do it.

[syhm1984]

Sweet ~~~~

[nat225]

18 aug is good for me. :)

[DarkShines]

Nice work Clay, I'm keen for the 18th.

[team_v]

Alright, i have some details from QR as to how to organise the booking, will send out a pm tonight (7 0-clock) to all interested parties so that we all have achance to read and respond in time.

Only 10 spots though so it will be a first-in first-served basis.

Keep an eye on your inbox tonight.

[syhm1984]

Alright, i have some details from QR as to how to organise the booking, will send out a pm tonight (7 0-clock) to all interested parties so that we all have achance to read and respond in time.

Only 10 spots though so it will be a first-in first-served basis.

Keep an eye on your inbox tonight.

I got a disadvantage on this. I be at work tonight~! Can you put my name in anyway??

[team_v]

I got a disadvantage on this. I be at work tonight~! Can you put my name in anyway??

I will see what we can do to fit you in mate.

[syhm1984]

I will see what we can do to fit you in mate.

Or I just need to camp in the office from 7pm onward

[team_v]

Wow, that was a quick response.
So far 8 of the 10 spots have been filled.

I will see if we can have 15 people in case the others want to come along as well but i have to check that later (tomorrow)

[VWindahouse]

I'm in thanks Clay!

[team_v]

Okay so we're all filled up for now, 10 spots taken.

I will give QR a call tomorrow and see if there is another 5 spots available to cater for the extra numbers if need be and if it will have any impact on the amount of time we have out there.

Confirmed people are in teh first post with a star beside their name.

[domlebo70]

Cannot wait. Looking foward to the tuition component. Reached a plateau in my times, but I know the car has more to give.

[team_v]

Should also be a good chance to get the car's out there and push a little harder than Happy Laps as there will likely be less cars out and about at the same time.

[grandturismo]

Okay so we're all filled up for now, 10 spots taken.

I will give QR a call tomorrow and see if there is another 5 spots available to cater for the extra numbers if need be and if it will have any impact on the amount of time we have out there.

Confirmed people are in teh first post with a star beside their name.

Thanks Clay, looking forward to this should be good.

[team_v]

Okay, some further info from Lakeside


15 is OK so long as everyone understands that they will be spread over 3 groups.

We will need to have you all there at 10.00am for the class room session, approx 45 mins.11.00 will be registration at the circuit office, unpack car in car port allocated and get set, 12.00 Drivers Briefing and on track at 12.30.


So with the extra numbers, we have 4 more spots available if anyone who was sent a pm but didn't respond in time for the original list to be filled wants to nominate.

[peter10]

It may be called “stock car racing,” but the racecars running in today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series are anything but stock. They may look a little like their production namesakes, but that’s where the similarity ends.

[AusScare]

If there's a spot left then sign me up to the driver training! Thanks.

[team_v]

If there's a spot left then sign me up to the driver training! Thanks.

Sure thing mate!
Will be good to get some training in and see the mk2 out and about.

[seangti]

so Clay, is this day sprints, with the driving training too? So others can come out for sprints for that though just won't have the tuition available?

[team_v]

so Clay, is this day sprints, with the driving training too? So others can come out for sprints for that though just won't have the tuition available?

Sean.

The driver training days are held on the same days as the sprint sessions.
I believe what they do is let you out on the track as your own group during the sprint sessions to put your training into practice and get some real experience.

If you want you can come out and do the sprints on the same day but this one is scheduled when they are holding the open sprints at Lakeside, not the street sprint series so it may cost more to do the sprint sessions.

If you

[toolman]

hi Clay,

might have got some of the bugs out of the Beetle so keen to do some sprints. Missed last Sunday at LS as the car was still at the dyno but now if back on the trailer and waiting to hit the track. Sundays are best for me so count me in if space allows. thanks, Lou

[team_v]

hi Clay,

might have got some of the bugs out of the Beetle so keen to do some sprints. Missed last Sunday at LS as the car was still at the dyno but now if back on the trailer and waiting to hit the track. Sundays are best for me so count me in if space allows. thanks, Lou

Hi Lou.
I'll keep you in mind if we get a space open up.

Happy Laps is always an option too.

[team_v]

No more spots left in the training, if you missed out you can always try for next time.



Just so everyone is aware, i am sending out the details on how to book via the online booking form this afternoon.

If you could shoot me a pm with your name when you have booked or reply in here noting that you have booked so i can confirm numbers with Lakeside I would appreciate it.

Keep an eye on your inbox's this afternoon.

[team_v]

Just a quick note for filling out the booking form, you do not need to put in westfield number, requeste dcar number or AASA licence (if you don't have one)

Also no need to tick the Super sunday practice box.

[team_v]

Okay, so far we have had 3 people (myself included) finalise their bookings.

If you know you can make it can you please complete your bookings and let me know so i can organise everything with Lakeside.

[syhm1984]

Okay, so far we have had 4 people (myself included) finalise their bookings.

If you know you can make it can you please complete your bookings and let me know so i can organise everything with Lakeside.

I am done~

[VWindahouse]

I'm in thanks Clay!

[team_v]

Alrighty, we're up to 5 people, still waiting on the remaining people to book themselves in.

[team_v]

7 People so far!

[Mr R 360]

Hey I'm keen for QR or Lakeside... Much prefer Lakeside though

[team_v]

Hey I'm keen for QR or Lakeside... Much prefer Lakeside though

Hi mate, is that for the sprints of driver training?

[Mr R 360]

Oh sorry, Sprints of course :cool:

[redline3345]

I have a friend who wants to come to HLaps in the a.m., but not sure about the driver training if he was to hang around, I am assuming that he couldn't stay in the car during the training without paying the tuition fee - would that be correct?

Also - do you have any idea what time the driver training wraps up?

Thanks!

[team_v]

Trying to find out the full details now Aaron.
I don't know if you are allowed passengers during the driver training but will ask that too.

[RoknRob]

I'm interested in the training!

[domlebo70]

The original post says I havent booked. I remember booking - perhaps it didn't go through?

[team_v]

Alrighty, list has been updated with people who have confirmed their booking.

[toolman]

hi Clay,

I am actually booked for the LS practice session and open sprints on the 18th so someone can take my spot in the vw group if needed.

looks like we have sorted the bugs out of the bug and have fixed the 4500rpm limiter issues so looking forward to a strong run on the 18th.

[team_v]

Okay, list has been updated again.
Granturismo's inbox is full so i couldn't pm him.

9 people booked in so far which is a good turn out!

[grandturismo]

Okay, list has been updated again.
Granturismo's inbox is full so i couldn't pm him.

9 people booked in so far which is a good turn out!


Cleared.
What time does it kick off?

[jasn78]

so not far, i had to be on call that weekend :( and i think i have reached my limit of swapping with other guys.

[syhm1984]

so not far, i had to be on call that weekend :( and i think i have reached my limit of swapping with other guys.
waiting for the reply on the time that driver trainning will finish. Maybe you can take my spot if time doesnt suit.

[team_v]

I am still waiting to hear back from QR about the official start and finish times for the day.
It's like getting water out of stone with these guys.

I will find out today for you all though.

[team_v]

Alrighty, i finally got some details from QR.

The driver training starts at 10:00am and goes until 4:30pm

I would reccomend we get there from 9:30-9:45

[domlebo70]

Do we know what the driver training will consist of? Do they drive our cars? I am so excited.

[JimmyC379]

Do we know what the driver training will consist of? Do they drive our cars? I am so excited.

Me too! 8hrs at Lakeside in a car going fast what gets better than that? Maybe 8hr on the Nurburgring?

[team_v]

Just so everyone is aware, the 6.5 hours that they have set aside is also for another group doing the driver training as well as the open sprints to be run so we won't be on the track the whole time.
The driver training starts at 10:00am and goes until 4:30pm but the first hour is theory and the second hour is getting all signed up and car emptied.


Here is what i know so far:


Advanced Driving Courses - from $99pp (own vehicle)
Intensity Level: 4

Any experienced sprints driver or racer will tell you that the best way to improve your cars performance is to improve the driving performance of person sitting behind the steering wheel.

We all think we're great drivers on the road, and it is true to say that some of those skills are transferable to the track.

Completing Queensland Raceways Advanced Driving Course and spending one-on-one time with Queensland Raceways resident professional race driving instructor Doug Chapple will really help you hone your driving technique.

Who is Doug Chapple?


Doug has over 40 years experience in motor sport with more recent years having been spent in Sports Cars with many Championship wins and places, plus twice winner of MG Car Club of Queensland, Race Driver of the Year.

Dougs' vast experience has been put to good use over recent years instructing others one on one in a variety of on track products including V8 Experience, Time Attack Track Days and Stokell Motorsport Track Days.
Whats Included

1.Expert one-on-one tuition with Motor Sport Champion Doug Chapple
2.A choice of two award winning race tracks
3.Race suits and helmets will be provided
4.Theory session up to elite standard (including corner planning, car preparation, tyre selection)
5.Certificates from completion of the course




It is held on the same day as a sprint session.
We would rock up an hour before the sprint session in order to do a theory lesson on how to set up the car, work out where the apex's are, cornering speeds and lines etc.
Then as part of the sprint session we would go out and do our 5 x runs of 5 laps with the instructor going along with us for one of the sessions and giving hints on how to improve.
I believe what they do is let you out on the track as your own group during the sprint sessions to put your training into practice and get some real experience.

Each person will get an instructor in the car for 5 laps and then other sessions where you will be on your own to put the instruction to use on your own while the instructor is showing someon else how to do it.




There will be groups of 5 people in order to have everyone instructed.

We will need to have you all there at 10.00am for the class room session, approx 45 mins.11.00 will be registration at the circuit office, unpack car in car port allocated and get set, 12.00 Drivers Briefing and on track at 12.30.



So as the instructor has said we need to be there for 10:00am i would reccomend we get there for 9:30-9:45 to make sure everyone is there on time.

As we also have happy laps the same morning it's not like you are't going to have anyone to talk to while you wait.

[domlebo70]

Is there a date for this? For some reason I had it in my head this was on the 18th.

[team_v]

Is there a date for this? For some reason I had it in my head this was on the 18th.

It is on the 18th, as in saturday this week.
Same day as Happy Laps.

[domlebo70]

It is on the 18th, as in saturday this week.
Same day as Happy Laps.

Sigh, coffee isn't working. I THOUGHT it was 18th, but couldn't find a date in this thread :S I just booked into Open Sprints for Sunday by accident too, thinking this wasn't on.

[seangti]

Sigh, coffee isn't working. I THOUGHT it was 18th, but couldn't find a date in this thread :S I just booked into Open Sprints for Sunday by accident too, thinking this wasn't on.

Sounds like a bit weekend at the track for you. You're cars not going to like you on Monday. :-)

[domlebo70]

Sounds like a bit weekend at the track for you. You're cars not going to like you on Monday. :-)

Yep. Won't do Sunday. I did the last Street Sprints with a full day of practice + sprints and I was buggered by the end of it. Well and truly shattered, physically AND mentally. Car was in better condition then me :P

[team_v]

I thought i sent out a private message stating what date it was on but now i am not sure if i did or not.
Will get a bit more organised for the next one.


Only 3 days to go for this one, super pumped to see how it goes!
Make sure you have a full tank of fuel for the day and check your tyre pressures/oil.

[AusScare]

Looking forward to this! My reverse gear decided not to work today at one point, so thought I might not be able to get there car out there :P

But I've changed the oil and coolant, have a full tank and the car seems pretty tight, so hoping everything goes to plan. 7am at Lakeside ftw

[team_v]

Looking forward to this! My reverse gear decided not to work today at one point, so thought I might not be able to get there car out there :P

But I've changed the oil and coolant, have a full tank and the car seems pretty tight, so hoping everything goes to plan. 7am at Lakeside ftw

Jeez you are keen, will be interesting to see how it goes without the worries of other traffic and speed limits.
There should be enough people to give you a push if you need to reverse the car.

I will be there from 7:15 for happy laps.

[sam_online]

clay...Do the training session require AASA license? and where can i get one?

[domlebo70]

clay...Do the training session require AASA license? and where can i get one?

You can get them on the day. Either a daily, or a yearly license. Go yearly, it's only a little bit more.

[sam_online]

You can get them on the day. Either a daily, or a yearly license. Go yearly, it's only a little bit more.

Thanks, but I'm on international license and Hk open license, is that alrite?

[team_v]

clay...Do the training session require AASA license? and where can i get one?

I don't believe the training session requires an AASA licence as they said not to worry about filling it out on the booking if you didn't have one.

It may be included in the price of the event or just not needed.

[domlebo70]

Should be fine. The people who run QR are very casual about these things (not so casual about safety obviously). As long as you can drive, I imagine it will be fine.

[team_v]

Okay, apprently all the spots in the sprint series have been filled up so they can't take any more bookings.
I have sent a pm to those who did not provide their full name in their message to say they had booked as i need this information by this afternoon to let Lakeside know so they can organise the training for us.

Please respond to the pm if you got it (if not, i already have your name)

Be aware that this starts at 10am on the dot and we go straight into a theory lesson for 45 minutes.

[nat225]

weather looks good!

so, Clay, no ppe for the training?

[syhm1984]

I forgot how much it cost for this tomorrow? Just want to make sure I bring enough cash

[team_v]

I forgot how much it cost for this tomorrow? Just want to make sure I bring enough cash

$100


No PPE required. Just same old long pants and long sleeved shirt with closed in shoes

[team_v]

Okay, just checked through my old emails and no where did they state that it was $99 on top of the cost for the sprint session + AASA license so we are in the right for that one.



This is the correspondence trail



Hi Clay,

Just write on the form that you want it included and add the price of $99.00 p/p into the total.
Any problems call the QR Office on 5461 9100 and ask for Neil who is our event secretary.

Rgs

Doug Chapple
Senior Instructor
Queensland Raceways
0412 710 629



Hi Doug.
I have found the booking form however there is no space to enter the "driver training" description so that we are not charged the full sprint session fees.

Where would you like us to provide that information?
Kind regards,
Clay


So i would like to say sorry to those who went to the effort today to show up and try to do the training session.
It is a shame that there was such a miscommunication from QR's end that we had to pay extra.

Will look into what options we have available to us for a more involved motorsport type event.

[domlebo70]

Sorry for no show guys. My cars fuel pump decided it wanted to break in the pitlane after happy laps with a friend. 99 dollars later and a towtruck, she rests at the mechanic.

[nat225]

at least we received some theory lesson for free :p

still, thanks to Clay for the time n effort ;-)

some of us went to go karting to release some of the urges and all i could say, DRIFTING SIDEWAYS IN GO KART IS FUN! :D

[JimmyC379]

All good Clay thanks for the effort! My car was broken anyway so would not have been able to do it anyway. I will do the Sprints in future but not with Doug.