Mallala Practice Days

[takai]

Ok, since a lot of people have less of an idea as to when the practice days i thought it might be prudent to let people know what is up.

The next practice days are on the:
Friday 23rd June - Pre-Race
Saturday 1st July - General
Saturday 12th August - General
Friday 18th August - Pre-Race
Saturday 9th September - General

The pre-race ones are before a racing weekend, and will usually be made up of competitors for that weekend trying to sort out issues or get in last minute practice. So the pace would be somewhat more frenetic than the general meetings.

I, and several others, are intending to make it to the 1st July practice before the supertrucks meeting on the 21-23rd.

[RObErT_RaTh]

I'll probably come down on the 1st july for a drive and check out the other cars, prolly won't go on the track but it should be a nice day :)

[takai]

Heh, part of me is hoping itll be drizzling for the next 3 weeks, because that way there might be snow on the alps. The other part of me wants to get out to Mallala on a nice dry track with decent temps.

[RObErT_RaTh]

You'll just have to hope for nice weather I think ;) If it's gonna be nasty it won't be a nice drive out there but should be interesting watching people on the track.

[twinrolla]

Me and Jonny were hoping for the 12th august as there are a few members wanting to smooth out a few bugs, but i dont see any harm in going twice in a month.

jarrad

[jonchai]

So....confirmation on who is going tmrw, 12th August?
i defiantely am........twinrolla???????takai???

[takai]

I have a fractured elbow and some torn muscles in my shoulder from a bad jump at Falls. Im out.

[twinrolla]

Jonny im sorry mate!!!!!!

forgot to tell ya i fell short in funds as ive been fixing a few non neg. on the ride sorry mate. ill be there next time, ive alraedy put aside some cash.

[gerald1]

guys just a question. do you need any form of license apart from your normal drivers license to have a few laps around the track and also, how much does it cost?? :D :D :p :p i fancy myself as a top driver, i wanna see what my 4a-f corolla can do :d

thanks
gerald

[jonchai]

for normal people like us...it cost $90 for the one day practice day entry, and additional $20 for the one-day CAMS licence. plus tyres, fuel, brakes, and if you want to hire a shed for the day, its another $20 (i think..or issit $30???) it's well worth having a shed to store the miscellaneuos stuff.

[takai]

Sheds are overrated, usually i bring a marquee if i can really be bothered, but normally it stays in the back of the car.

Next practice is on the 9th of September, which i will definately be at. Just have to decide how late i want to be up on Tuesday and Wednesday kitting these calipers....

[gerald1]

how long would u get to spend driving at a practise day?

how thrashed does a car get on one of these days???

would it be recomended to throw some other tyres on my rolla? anyone got any tyres that would fit on the corolla that i could use. Im not taking it real seriously, i just wanna have some fun.

thanks
cya

also can P-platers do this, probs a stupid question just wanna make sure.

gez

[jonchai]

how long would u get to spend driving at a practise day?
6 sessions of 15 minutes (which is more than sufficient for non-serious competitors
how thrashed does a car get on one of these days???
depends on how you drive, but for me, whenever i see a nice curvie road i can't help but flatten my right foot..i think its reflex:p
would it be recomended to throw some other tyres on my rolla? anyone got any tyres that would fit on the corolla that i could use. Im not taking it real seriously, i just wanna have some fun.
no....unless you are running slicks! even then, i was running road legal slicks, couldnt be bothered changing it at Mallala so i just drove up there with them...its no biggie
thanks
cya

also can P-platers do this, probs a stupid question just wanna make sure.
YES
gez

as for the shed thing..Takai tows his car there, so its easy for him to store his tools/spare wheel/computer/drinks/torch/jack/chair/fuel tanks/bag of food/ipod and other Misc items.:mad: screw-it...just leave them in the car

[takai]

Heh, you do have a point about the shed i guess....

[rolla20]

how much to come watch you guys ,
may get a mate to bring out his car to play ?

cheers adam:D

[Snyper]

same rules as the drags ?
helmet and car check ?
will be interested when I build my car...
have you got any further dates for the rest of the year and early next year ?

Brendon

[RObErT_RaTh]

how much to come watch you guys ,
may get a mate to bring out his car to play ?

cheers adam:D

Doesn't cost anything

I went there one time with my mate he drove and 3 of us came with him to watch. We sat in the stands for parts of it and never got asked to pay anything, I didn't see any other speccys paying either so I think you're right ;)

Snyper, helmet yes. I'm not sure about the car check :confused: Also my mate got the tow stickers and stuff put on his car and a fire extinguisher installed on the bottom front of his passenger seat. Not 100% sure if all this is compulsory

[jonchai]

Helmet - Yes
long sleeve/pants - Yes (preferably cotton)

Fire Extinguisher - No
Tow Stickers - No
Blue Triangle - No
Car check - well.....i presume as long as you have a decent car they won't check (no ones looked under my bonnet yet)

Spectator fee - No
Sunscreen - yes
'Balls' to race against those Porche's - Yes

Anything else - there's always Mastercard

[Starfire]

Might have to come and have a look :)

[RObErT_RaTh]

Helmet - Yes
long sleeve/pants - Yes (preferably cotton)

Fire Extinguisher - No
Tow Stickers - No
Blue Triangle - No
Car check - well.....i presume as long as you have a decent car they won't check (no ones looked under my bonnet yet)

Spectator fee - No
Sunscreen - yes
'Balls' to race against those Porche's - Yes

Anything else - there's always Mastercard

I'll have to run this by my mate, he was under the belief that you had to have a fire extinguisher and stickers?

[takai]

I'll have to run this by my mate, he was under the belief that you had to have a fire extinguisher and stickers?

Not for a practice day, for a supersprint, yes.
Only a "roadworthy" car for a practice day. However, the fire extinguisher is reccomended.

[ToDa30/4]

Not for a practice day, for a supersprint, yes.
Only a "roadworthy" car for a practice day. However, the fire extinguisher is reccomended.

roadworthy as in rego'ed or ?

[Starfire]

Not quite Dave,

A roadworthy car will pass inspection but you can take a track car (like your GT4).

[takai]

Yeah, it doesnt need to be regoed. Simply not going to fall apart. Im taking the race car out there tomorrow.
THe limitation is that if you are running a logbooked car then it needs to comply with the logbook requirements, and also you need to wear competition clothing.

[ToDa30/4]

Thanks Terry & Takai .OK no problem . I'll be out soon, im hoping B4 xmas.:cool:

[takai]

Well today is another one, see those of you who are going there...

[RObErT_RaTh]

Well today is another one, see those of you who are going there...

Missed out, didn't get to enjoy the show today because I'm working on stuff for people so I hope someone took some pics? Please?

[gerald1]

PICSORBAN!

gerald

[Snyper]

When is the next one? I have a car and am as ready as I can be, would love to get new front struts in and set-up but cant afford that yet, but am ready to race !!

Brendon

[takai]

Next one is on the 21st of October, hopefully i will be there, just started fixing a few bits to find that my clutch plate is gone... like in pieces gone.

[RObErT_RaTh]

Next one is on the 21st of October, hopefully i will be there, just started fixing a few bits to find that my clutch plate is gone... like in pieces gone.

:eek: That's.... not really good :(

Well I just got my new brake pads but I still need rotors and suspension before I'll be hitting the track so I probably won't be driving for this one. Might come down again though (I know I always say that but I really mean it this time) :)

[takai]

Meh, if peewee can out the gearbox in a night so can i, just atm i cbfed

[takai]

I have a feeling that i might want to get a heavier clutch for the IPRA car:
http://gallery2.plebeians.net/v/cars/sparky/sparky_rebuild/DSC00384.JPG.html

Hopefully ill be out on the 21st, but if not ill be doing some practice on the 27th.

[Starfire]

I think you might need it Takai

[Snyper]

so 21st this saturday is the next one?
just rock up at the gate and pay the money and then get checked over ? then hit the track ?
any hints or tips on things to check on the car and get working alright before coming?

[twinrolla]

ill be there with bells on!

[RObErT_RaTh]

Well, I can't take my car for any long trips until I get the suspension/steering fixed so I won't be heading down for the day :( I'll most likely end up replacing tie rod ends and ball joints. Someone be sure to take plenty of pics and movies ;)

[Snyper]

when is the next one ? what are the dates for the rest of the year does anyone know ?

[takai]

DECEMBER 2006
Sunday 10th Practice - Cars Only

All you ever need to know (apart from supp regs etc) is normally on Mallala.com

[twinrolla]

Hey guys soory i been away lately, been pre occupied putting a black top 20v in the MR2,

there are no more practice days this year and the dates are not up yet.

[takai]

Hey guys soory i been away lately, been pre occupied putting a black top 20v in the MR2,

there are no more practice days this year and the dates are not up yet.
Uh dude, the Mallala.com website indicates that there is a practice on Dec 10th...

[Snyper]

Sunday 10th Practice - Cars Only

does this mean RACE cars only or any cars only ?
keen to go have a squirt now that I have front suspension set-up

Brendon

[takai]

Any cars. The cars only designation only excludes bikes.

[Snyper]

sweet, for people in the know what's a "good" time would you say around mallala for an
18RG celica ?
Brendon

[RObErT_RaTh]

When is the next practice day? I was under the impression it was on the 3rd of feb but I dunno if the site has changed cos I can't see it there anymore on the calendar for a standard track practice day.

[RObErT_RaTh]

Okay it is on saturday feb 3rd for cars and karts, practice day. Anyone thinking of going down?

[jonchai]

I'd like to be down...will see what i can get done before the 3rd

[RObErT_RaTh]

Well I just ordered myself a helmet, now I've got to get some stickers and a fire extinguisher and I should be almost ready to go down there :)

[big JON]

I won't have a turbo on my car for the 3rd, but i'm hoping it will be back together and bedded in so i can do Modern Regularity on the 18th, at this stage i should be able to make it :)

[strat]

sweet, for people in the know what's a "good" time would you say around mallala for an
18RG celica ?
Brendon
Iv done a 1:28.00 in my RA40 about 10 years ago. and that was really pushing it brakes lasted for 3 laps then it was all over.

[RObErT_RaTh]

I can't make it tommorow grrr!!! I've had wisdom tooth issues this last week and I'm on anti-biotics and painkillers so not in the best frame of mind for track days....

I hope you guys that do go have a great day though

['ol_skool_'75]

thought i should drop a line out and ask how it went? bit late i know, but i completely forgot about it otherwise me and a mate wouldve been down there to check it out

[Sagluren]

does anyone know if ra40 is concidered historic, i get my licence back on the 28th or march and the next practise day is a historic event. wondering if i could still go out and have a blast.

sam.

[strat]

ı thınk the 40 ıs just not old enough gıve ıt a bıt and ıt wıll be hıstorıc. ı thınk ıts 75 or somethıng. ım not ın aus at the mo but when ı get back ıll let yo know.

[takai]

Historic is generally considered 30 years, so the 40 would fit in just if its in '75.

[ToDa30/4]

OK i'll have to get the ke30 out for a run:D ,im sure that will bother the tweed cap chaps:P

[Sagluren]

unfortunaitly the ra40 is made in 1979 so i will have to wait a few years, or just wait for the next meeting where i can give it a shot.

sam.

[jfallen]

CAA22 might be out ther if the new clutch shows up,

slipping like a bitch at the moment

Jordan

[Sagluren]

ohhh now that sounds good jordan. i guess i will have to give you a run, what you think 18rc agains you.

sam.

[RObErT_RaTh]

ohhh now that sounds good jordan. i guess i will have to give you a run, what you think 18rc agains you.

Respect ;)

[Sagluren]

im always one for trying.

sam.

[RobertoX]

is there an IPRA event this weekend? I'm interested in having a look

[takai]

Yup, the state series kicks off this weekend with a one dayer twilight event on Saturday.
Should be a good one, pity i cant go.

[RobertoX]

Oh thats a shame, is the car not running at the moment?

What time do the twilight events start at?

[takai]

Nah, i havnt had a chance to fix the car yet. Probably has something to do with buying a house and not having a garage to put stuff in yet.
It will probably all start around midday and then run until 9pm or so.

[Sagluren]

mmm might try and convince the missus to let me go.

( no comments about being wipped of any kind thank you.)

sam.

[ToDa30/4]

haha sam i hope u ment wHipped ,might be abit sheeitfull out there with rain forcast , sadly :( cheers dave

[takai]

So, laptimes. I know at least one forum member went out.... any reason for the early pullout strat?

[strat]

So, laptimes. I know at least one forum member went out.... any reason for the early pullout strat?
yeah had engine trouble on friday practice thought it was the box at first, but was motor, think my overheating problem and a problem with my oil cooler was the culprit. other than that it went hard as lots of fun, should be good when sorted. there was some awsome racing.

[TC1600]

Felt bad for Adam Wallis in the last Sports (aka Porsche) race, had a massive lead before a safety car to rescue a car from the sand trap, then lost it on cold tyres on the first corner of the restart, dropped to dead last in a heart beat. Entertaining watching 8 or so Porsches trying desperately to avoid him...

[jazae86]

Next Regularity is Sunday 29/4, will there be anyone else out there?

Jaz

[gbanger]

are there any events that people can enter with their road cars? ie, no roll cages or slicks or big power, just a normal car to race against the clock or something? ive done a bit of a search but came up with nothing if anyone could point me in the right direction thatd be sweet!

[ToDa30/4]

Gbanger that would be the regularity that Jez posted m8 ,PM him i reckon

[jazae86]

Modern regularity is about road cars out test one's own skill level.

Visit here: http://www.austin7clubsa.com.au/index.php?main=motorsport&body=motorsport

My quickest time to date is 1:32.5 (with NA 16v Sprinter) and I'm on the hunt for the big cube guy's.

have a look at http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?27/05/2007.MALL to see the mix of cars....yes I was quicker than an EVO 9 look at the results but maybe not as consistant which will come with time. If you don't push the limit how do you know where it is?

[gbanger]

good effort man. i read something on the site about needing a specific cams license. can this be issued on the day? wot are the costs involved in this? also, i couldnt find any specifics on the requirements of the car, obviously it would need to be in good mechanical condition, but what else would you need? sofar i could thingk of; fire extinguisher, batery location sticker and tow hook location sticker. any thing else major that im missing?

also, how often do people from on here go to these sort of events? Ive never driven on a track before and would love to be able to have someone who knows a bit about what they are doing to give me some pointers out there.

[jazae86]

You car needs to be in a roadworthy condition (tho some cars a bit dodgy) but if it isn't spilling oil and looks like it won't fall to pieces than it will pass. You need a fire-extinguisher that is reachable whilst in the driver's seat. Battery sticker and a number on your car (they'll assign you one when you sign up). You don't need tow hook labels, just accessible tow hooks.

You need to be a member of a CAMS affiliated club (ie Austin 7 membership is $97.50 first time and ~$70 each year after). The day costs $110 to race (but you get a discount of $10 for being a member of Austin 7 club as they run the event :D ). Also on the first day you race you have to get your cams licence (about $85) from memory. The L2S cams licence is for 1 year. So the first time out is expensive but what you are paying for is organisation.

Before I raced I went out to watch how the day goes and I would highly recommend you do the same. The next meet is July 15 and then you could come out 1 month later and race in August.

Have a look at the entry forms for more details and sup reg and cams website for all the rules but most cars will easily be able to run. The hardest bit is nominating a lap time to be honest.

[gbanger]

thanks mate, sounds like a plan!