Toyota Nationals 2009

[ToySprinta]

Onboard videos are here ladies!!

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=turboa&view=videos

[Hiro]

Well, back from my first Nationals (well, been back for a day, but this is the first chance I've had to get online). didn't compete (was there as a spectator/tourist) but after seeing the complete and utter lack of FWD in the 'khana, I'm basically locking myself in right now to compete next year, hopefully with a 102 sans knocks, clicks and body roll. Will need practice with the handbrake though (I'm used to driving without wheelspin/brake lock).

Camping was OK too, weather was absolute shit-house (only just got the tent up before the rain came teaming in on Friday arvo, and it leaked a tiny bit each night too) and the gloomy outlook basically reduced non-Nats outings to a bit of shopping and a dash to the zoo on Sunday when the sun was shining. Still, it was a relaxing time (which is the reason why we decided to camp in the first place), no crazed drunk druggos jumped the fence during the night to steal all the booze and first-borns, and got to perv on all kinds of vintage cars, including a brace of 30s Dodges, and a Morris Minor woody ute with a '53 fold-out caravan next door.

[toyotacarclub.net]

Hope everyone enjoyed the motorkhana as much as we enjoyed the whole weekend. I'd like to thank David, Grant, Denae and all the other people that have helped out, we love coming from SA for the event (5th year is a row now for the SA boys).

See you all next year!! only 360 ish days to go....

Videos are going up now (as ToySprinta has pointed out)

Direct links;
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=turboa&view=videos

List with some details;
http://www.toyotacarclub.net/forum/Y...1239688807/0#0

[1JZ-Rolla]

Kudos Hiro for sticking out the camping scenario! I was certain that anybody in a tent would be doing a reverse-pitch & heading home Saturday morning, or begging someone at the Matilda for floor space

[EDIT] fark that was quick to get all the vids on Youtube already! Top work SA dudes!

[ToySprinta]

sorry dude, didnt mean to steal your thunder...

[toyotacarclub.net]

sorry dude, didnt mean to steal your thunder...

lol, no worries. Great driving btw.

Sorry about the audio quality, I didn't realise there was a setting I needed to change...

On a different topic, anyone game to drive to South Australia for our car show?
www.toyoshow.com

[jeffro ra28]

Just got home from my extended trip
The missus and myself had a great weekend and it was great to meet many more people.
Thanks to everyone that turned up and special thanks to the organizers.

[TRD184]

Shame noone with FWD cars entered this year (excluding the magna in Come and Try) as they would've taken out their categories..
I tried to convince Brian to enter with the 'hired' Aurion, but he elected not to.

damn!!! should have entered and just crawled around slowly and made off with a trophy

[RP071]

Here are some pics I took, listed under 2009 Toyota Nationals http://www.flickr.com/photos/rp071/s...7607441317837/

(Now work safe)

[Dimmy]

Looks like alot of fun there Unfortunately my car is ~1-2weeks away from completion on the suspension side of things so i'll be doing my best for next year

FWD looks like it would be perfect for something like this

[JustenGT8]

Here are some pics I took, listed under 2009 Toyota Nationals http://www.flickr.com/photos/rp071/

LOL more pics of some chubby slapper than cars there Ross....might need a NWS warning

[1JZ-Rolla]

Can't wait to get that video footage that you expertly captured on Teon's camera Ross, damn it looked good, even on the little display! Thank god it was only rubber being thrown at you, not rocks at that distance Nice photos too in that link!

In-car footage of you standing there behind the barricade with the camcorder looks pretty funny too


Jase & Stitt certainly proved the FWD category to have potential, and the entertainment factor was right up there! Jase's new nickname should be "Hollywood" after his entrances to the finish gate

[1JZ-Rolla]

I can see some new Avatar pics for Ross amongst that photostream... hahaha

Never noticed the 'pink' highlights on your blue Supra before mate!

[RP071]

Can't wait to get that video footage that you expertly captured on Teon's camera Ross, damn it looked good, even on the little display! Thank god it was only rubber being thrown at you, not rocks at that distance Nice photos too in that link!

In-car footage of you standing there behind the barricade with the camcorder looks pretty funny too

Ah yes, might be a good idea to click on the set titled 2009 Toyota Nationals, the other NSW one's are from a buck's night I had a little while back......

Oh yeah, forgot about that angle, you would see that I didn't even flinch, mind on the job at hand whilst quitely sharting myself.....

[1JZ-Rolla]

try this link directly:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rp071/s...7607441317837/

all safe for worky people