Eastern Creek Track Day - 3rd December

[messy]

thanks - had plenty of help and it certainly makes it easy with the majority of people being toymods!

Yeah, sorry about the "no official timing" - it would have changed the day to needing some sort of CAMS license - we dont need any license other than street. EC are a whole lot stricter than Wakefield, but i guess we have to expect that being the type of track it is.

Water - check!! plenty....if we run out of munchies/drinks, ill just go get more - servo up the road

as for a free spot....mmm, evo65m requested first free spot. I have got 1 more spot at the track to be confirmed by 4 this afternoon. If i havent heard from evo65m by 4:00 today, then greatbuzup, the spot will be yours - pm sent to you

[GUN METAL]

Grouping at similar speeds is the preferable way to go.

Otherwise it can get messy (no pun intended)

Its ok if you run different speed cars together but it just means everyone needs to be alot more vigilant with the mirrors and have clear instruction about overtaking.

That is something like only overtaking on the straights once the person in front has signalled you past.

So no overtaking in corners or under brakes etc, presumably there is no racing !

all should be clarified at the drivers breifing

[messy]

Gunmetal is correct. In terms of driver grouping we do have the option to just have our group put together, but i think driver/car ability grouping is the better way to go.

They will work out people's ability on the day after a few laps and move you throughout the day if needed

As for timing and racing....officially, the direction from the organiser "this is not timed and is not a speed event"

Once again....just use common sense on the above

My understanding is none of the track days we usually attend are meant to be timed unless they are set up and covered for it...that is correct, isnt it???

[-GT-]

We don't run our wakefield's as officially timed as it keeps costs (insurance + timing) down and allows us passengers, but you can. Was just asking as all (hmm, maybe most of???) the Driving Solutions days i've done at EC have been Natsoft timed.

Moving between groups will probably just be if people ask or are 'identified as needing additional instruction' - no timing makes it difficult to match similar cars otherwise - and it's cornering where it's important, not the straights, as you don't get held up on the straights, you just overtake.

[Cuzzo]

So is the general rule no overtaking on corners unless waved through?

[messy]

ok, thanks

not 100% sure on the overtaking rules - i have only driven wakefiled - the guys who have done EC can give more info...

we will be given a full briefing tmrw morning.I assume it is common sense tho - i wouldnt think you have to wait all the way to the straight, but i cannot confirm atm, sorry

[GUN METAL]

Hey is anyone thats coming savvy with Motec ECUs especially M4s ?

i have managed to get a lap top and i am in the process of installing the software.

Would be great if someone has experience with this so i can view the data logging etc

[-GT-]

Overtaking on the days i've done is pretty much the same as how we treat it at wakefield, and is common sense much like messy described - just being a different track means it might happen a little differently. I'd expect them to say it's on the straights and waved through anywhere else only, just keep in mind there's a lot more room to get past around parts of EC than WP that aren't technically straights; between turns 1&2, 5&6, 9&10 for instance.

Once again, keep an eye on your mirrors and if you're holding someone up, wave them through when there's room and you're comfortable doing it, even if it means you have to back off. And if they're in your mirrors all through the back part don't assume you're not holding them up just because they don't overtake down the straight...

[messy]

TRACK DAY IS FULL - WE ARE AT 31 IN OUR GROUP

If anyone has to cancel their day, please find someone to replace you - this is the only way anyone else can join

See you all tomorrow, cant wait

[blue_22]

cheers mess much appreciated for all your organising and commitment to run this event carnt wait till tommorow, can i bring fuel 20litre plastic regulated drum as my fuel runs out on half tank, set up issues.
cheers thomas

[messy]

thomas, cant see a problem - we are bringing a jerry out too
there is of course the servo up to the road if any of us run out

[The Real Roadrunner]

And if they're in your mirrors all through the back part don't assume you're not holding them up just because they don't overtake down the straight...

Or 2 laps later ill use my bumper's and they will get the hint

who's willing to attempt turn1 with their foot flat to the floor and no backing off on the straight?

*puts hand up*

[IN 05 NT]

Or 2 laps later ill use my bumper's and they will get the hint

who's willing to attempt turn1 with their foot flat to the floor and no backing off on the straight?

*puts hand up*

how bout you try it in the 23, just aslong as you dont shit on my seat!

just finishing packing up my gear, and the car is ready to roll for tomoz, im aiming to be out there bout 730,

[messy]

any probs heading out there tomorrow or any other questions, please give me a call. I wont be logging back on tonight/tomorrow - 0412 288 677

woo hoo...some form of sleep and the day has finally arrived

[-=DV=-]

just finished getting my spacers on the rear. couldnt get them on the front. but it feels alot better. ill pull all the garbage and what not out of my car tomorrow before i leave! God im excited

thanks for organising all this messy