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[aekOne]

Its on again Guys...about time too.

Its a good chance to use those spreets coupons if you cashed in on the special before they expire.

Nothing hardcore, just a social track day with the boys.

Wakefield Park --- Friday 9th December

Pull a sickie,tell your employer you need a life saving operation or whatever make some **** up to get the day off.

Costs $50.00 for a 12 month license (if you dont have one) and $120.00 track use for the day. This license can only be used at Wakefield but is valid for 12 months

There are open air pit garages which are free so we will set up shop there for the day.

Hope some of you guys and girls can make it.

If you have a CAMS license then it will only cost $120.00 for track hire for the day.

All you need for the day is a car, long sleeve shirt, long pants, a helmet, closed toe shoes and cash for the day (lunch, drinks and petrol).

There is a canteen at the track selling drinks and food (burgers, hot dogs, fish and chips etc). Most of the guys normally bring some food and drink from home as it's already an expensive day.

If you need to call the office directly heres the number...(02) 482 22811 website http://wakefieldpark.com.au/index.php

Here are the details.

WHEN : Friday 9th of December.
WHERE: Meet at the track around 9:00am

We also stop at Maccas on way down at about 8am at Sutton Forest for breakfast, fuel top up and meet. We all cruise down to the track together from there

Guys who are coming from similar areas as others should organise their own meet spots and cruise down together and meet at Sutton Forest Maccas for breakfast.

Remember this isn't a race, dangerous drivers will be red flagged and sometimes even black flagged if you drive like a dickhead. If you are caught by a faster car, yield off the racing line and let them past, do not try and "race" them.

Sessions are 15 minutes but you don't have to be out on the track from green flag to red. Do an out lap then settle yourself into the session, make sure you leave yourself time for an cool down lap as well. Generally you'll find guys that do a lot of track days will do an outlap, 3 to 6 hot laps, a cool down and then finish the session.

If for any reason you don't feel comfortable during a session or you feel your car isn't behaving how it should, come into the pits right away. you have time to check out your car and make sure nothing's broken or get yourself together after a "moment" in the dust or grass. you can go back out in the same session as long as there is still time remaining.

Know your car, learn the track and know the limits of your ability. We all want to drive home in our own cars, all in one piece.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbwuH88UFQ8

Here are a few little things to help you on your way:

Tyres
Obviously the only thing that is in contact with the race track is the tyres so you should make sure that they are up to the job and also that you will be OK to drive home in them at the end of the track day.
Some drivers actually have a different set of wheels and tyres that they put on their car for track days, again this is just choice and not a necessity.

Brakes
A vehicles brakes will be put under much greater pressure on a track day. You will be braking hard from high speeds continuously as you go around the circuit. This will make the brakes and disks run at very high temperatures and also add wear to the brakes. It is very important to make sure that your brakes are up to the job of a full track day. Check you have plenty of meat on the front brake pads and your rotors are in good condition.

Another important tip to remember with regards to the brakes is when you come in for a break, before you do so have a cool down lap where you are not pushing the car as fast, this gives the brakes time to cool down slightly with some air flowing through them.
Also with relating to brakes is the brake fluid, on track days as we have said the brakes run at higher temperatures, you might find that you get better effect from changing the brake fluid to one that runs at a higher boiling point.

Oil
A fresh oil change before you go is recommended. You should check the oil is at the correct levels in the car as the engine is going to be working much harder it could use up more oil. It is also worth taking a spare bottle with more oil in just in case you find that the oil does drop during the day.

The oil should be checked before you set out on your track day too and throughout the day.
Obviously every car is different and some may need more oil and some may not. A good time to check would be after your first session out on track and then at intervals throughout the day. Make sure to leave the car to settle before checking the oil level and make sure you are parked on level ground.
Also, make sure you do not overfill the oil, keep it between the min & max levels.

Engine
Although you don't need to, if you have been out on a session the engine will be very warm when you come back into the pits. You could pop open the bonnet and allow the air to help cool it down instead of keeping the bonnet closed and all the heat in.

Fuel
On a track day though you are going to use fuel up at a faster rate than you will do on the road as your engine is going to be revving much higher and working harder. You have the option to bring a petrol can with some spare in or even drive out to a local petrol station if there is one close. What you do not want to do is run out, especially on the track .You should make sure you have enough fuel in your car for at least 20 minutes of hard driving and then enough to comfortably get you back to the pits or where ever you are going to fill up. The closest petrol station is in Goulbourn, probably a 30/40 minute round trip including fill time.

Inside the car
Anything inside the car that is not fixed down should be removed as potentially they could become missiles in the car or obstruct you. So anything, such as pens, air freshener, cans, maps, CD's & cases etc. should be removed from the car before you get out on track. Even the smallest of things could put you off and take your concentration away from your driving which you don't want!
It is worth considering removing the spare wheel and tools. You will probably find there is a safe place to store things at the circuit.

Tool Kit
It is worth bringing a small tool kit just in case you find you have any things that you need to fix or adjust.
A rag or cloth is worth bringing along to in case you do need to do anything, such as checking oil levels.4

So...who's in?

Attending/Maybe's/Unconfirmed etc:

aekOne - Forester XT (or white unicorn)
Fongy8000 - Impreza RS
And70 - Impreza WRX STI
SAV84C - Forester XT
Grant - Liberty RS Turbo
mrdommz - Impreza RS
sti_lib - Liberty RX (turbo conversion)
Evil_VZ-T - Liberty B4
Aaron.W - Liberty GX (turbo conversion)
Scuba_roo - Impreza RS
Jarrod - Forester
isaac willians - liberty

[fongy8000]

if i can't afford to bring my car for the day, hopefully someone's nice enough to taxi me there?photos in return

[aekOne]

yeah for sure mate, plenty of good photo ops if your not driving!

[SAV84C]

Hmmmm interesting.... I found out I dont actually have a problem with my diff, its my left wheel bearing n if i can get it fix n get the day off work, ill shoot down for sure

[aekOne]

hell yeah Chris! lets get the foz force out there!!

i gotta decide if i try and get all my foz upgrades done before then (or try and get the liberty rolling) or not?? i got new turbo, headers, uppipe, thermostat, silicone intake, intercooler, y-pipe, boost controller ready to go, just need injectors, fuel pump, dump and tune. credit card??

[Grant]

Here's another video of the last day



I'm mega keen to get my car out onto the track...I'll have to see how my cash goes closer to the date. Either way I'm sure Mark will be keen so I'll be coming whether I'm bringing the RS or not!

[aekOne]

good stuff grant! get the RS down for shizzle!!

where are megaman, matt and mark?? you lads down or what??

[Grant]

I'll save my hardest! Got some stuff to sort beforehand so I'll see how I go.

If Ben (megaman) is coming he's taking me for a drive up the road, I haven't been scared shitless in a car for a while

[mrdommz]

I'm in !

Coming from wollongong so i dunno where i can meet u guys.. haha

[aekOne]

sweet as mate. come to sutton forest if you want, otherwise meet us in goulbourn or at the track

[Matt]

Im a maybe for this Fish, money and work dependant

Come on overtime!

[Evil_VZ-T]

If i can get the day off work and my car is finished then ill come... Keen to try the new setup

[Matt]

Fark yeah id love to see your car on the track Lance!!!

Even if i cant afford it id be keen just to come n watch

[aekOne]

sweet as chaps, i'll put you down as tentative yes's for now

[Ben_20EJT]

keen as, just work and money (insurance is 1600 and due in 2 months and i got negetive 95c in my account atm. my ill try and get off work and just come chill. Grab a ride down in a taxi maybe.....


Aek????

[fongy8000]

Grab a ride down in a taxi maybe.....


Aek????

+1

[Shaz]

All you need for the day is long pants, closed toe shoes

Impossible for me.


I'll be keen if I can get my afm issues / suspension sorted before then though.

Cheers,
Shazza

[Aaron.W]

I'm keen as I'll tell the boss today im not coming in that day

[mrdommz]

Can't wait for this !! It'll be the first time i'll meet my fellow suby club members!

[Morgan]

Can't wait for this !! It'll be the first time i'll meet my fellow suby club members!

http://www.subyclub....drives-a-stick/