Couple of Starions at Autocross

RiceThief · Post by **RiceThief** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 8:12 pm

We went to IWMAC autocross today, only just got one there on time as it was in the middle of getting painted. Forgot the memory card so didnt get a chance to take any action shots.

OLD FART · Post by **OLD FART** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 8:48 pm

The track has been rebuilt over the break and app 30 big ones spent with a completely new type of surface and it was smooth as .
Bao & Jay the Sarge were entered and I was dissapointed not competing but tried to give Jay some tips to go faster thru the sweeper .Jay did my coaching help any ???????????

panda · Post by **panda** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:28 am

Running street tyres on dirt track auto-cross

or is there black stuff on the track surface ? Down here we only run on dedicated rally tyres.

OLD FART · Post by **OLD FART** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 4:47 pm

panda wrote:Running street tyres on dirt track auto-cross or is there black stuff on the track surface ? Down here we only run on dedicated rally tyres.

NO rally tyres allowed under any circumstances no matter what car you bring as they rip up the track as this is a purpose built track not some farmers grass paddock.
All the serious competitors use semi slicks

RiceThief · Post by **RiceThief** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:11 pm

Oldie - Jay did almost identical times to what I did last dirt sprint when it was my first time. We're looking foward to the dirt sprint in two weeks though.

panda - theres no black stuff on the track but it is compacted and is a hard surface.

panda · Post by **panda** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:10 am

Our track is certainly no "Farmers paddock". 2km of purpose built track comprising mainly compacted limestone & clay with the usual mud & puddles with some jumps. All great fun. Check out more at www.seacsa.com

OLD FART · Post by **OLD FART** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:22 am

panda wrote:Our track is certainly no "Farmers paddock". 2km of purpose built track comprising mainly compacted limestone & clay with the usual mud & puddles with some jumps. All great fun. Check out more at www.seacsa.com

Panda wasn't trying to upset N E 1 with my "farmers paddock " terminology but merely trying to say that it has had $30,000.00 spent on a total rebuild and it is in fantastic condition with no lumps , jumps or mud puddles
The track is hired out to rally driving ,advanced , defensive etc driving schools etc
It was also hired by the Team Toyota Rally team for Chad Reed to try his hand on 4 wheels in L 8 2008
In years gone by I have driven in events in farmers paddocks

groupAralliart · Post by **groupAralliart** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:46 pm

i WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A RUN IN MY evo OUT THERE - WHEN IS THE NEXT EVENT ON AND HOW DO YOU GET AN ENTRY?

panda · Post by **panda** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:36 pm

Oldie, it takes a lot to upset a panda, & you haven't succeeded. :) :D
Did you check out our website for the details of our track ? Obviously the quickest cars here are Impezas, Evos etc in full rally trim, but plenty of 2WD's not far behind. My Staz is handicapped by the lack of driver ability.

OLD FART · Post by **OLD FART** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 5:00 pm

groupAralliart wrote:i WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A RUN IN MY evo OUT THERE - WHEN IS THE NEXT EVENT ON AND HOW DO YOU GET AN ENTRY?

You will have heaps of competition in the 4wd class :D
The class had 1x FOCUS XR5 , 1X MAZDA FAMILA , 1X 09 WRX , 1X FORRESTER GT 4X WRX
You will need 2 b a cams car club member with a cams & civil icence , and a insurance extension as well as a helmet,long sleeves & pants
You can phone the club president John Connell 4 more info on 54672434 ah

Website · Post by **WidebodyWoody** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:46 pm

Yeah I can't wait for my car to be done so I can join in :D

RiceThief · Post by **RiceThief** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:52 pm

Groupa - next event is on the 15th of March, so only two weeks away. As oldie stated, get in contact with the club president and join the club, then you need to get your cams license which is done through the club too.

http://www.iwmac.org.au/node/1, look at the how to start on the left menu bar for the things you need, ie the extension letter, fire extinguisher, secondary bonnet latch, and the right clothing. Also you dont need a civil license (ie drivers license) for the racing but obviously if you are driving there you will.

panda wrote:My Staz is handicapped by the lack of driver ability.

Must be a common starion issue as jay and myself have the same problem :D

groupAralliart · Post by **groupAralliart** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:24 pm

I have just booked a weekend away with the wife and guess which bloody weekend it is! oh well maybe the one after the March date.

thrash · Post by **thrash** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:54 pm

oldie.. r u tryin 2 practice ur sms skillzzz?? LOL

OLD FART · Post by **OLD FART** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 4:19 am

thrash wrote:oldie.. r u tryin 2 practice ur sms skillzzz?? LOL

Better L8 than never
Panda when you get to my age it seems everybody's younger
Looks like you've got a G R 8 track and club .Pity it's so far away as I would luv 2 do a few laps :( :beer

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Couple of Starions at Autocross

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