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Mini2v · Feb 8th, 2006, 11:45 AM

clubMINI has arranged a private Twilight track meet at Eastern Creek commencing from 4.30pm on Friday 24 February. We have 10 starters thus far but need a few more to make it happen. So if you are interested in putting your MINI on the track with instruction from a professional Race instructor this may be of interest to you.

All you need is a MINI (or similar) and clothing (not a race suit) that covers you from ankle to wrist to neck (jeans and long sleeved shirt is fine) Helmets can be hired at the track if you don't have one.

Cost is $220 per driver and includes tuition, virtually unlimted track time (certainly as much as you want) dinner and drinks.

Just post here or PM me or email me at events@nsw.clubmini.com.au

We had 22 MINI's last December and everyone had a ball, so come on and speed to your heart's content without fear of being booked!

This is open to clubMINi members, Pirates and MINI2 people.

Vic

robbo mcs · Feb 8th, 2006, 07:34 PM

Hi,

I'm definitely going

The last one before Christmas was great

These events are a great opportunity to try driving on the racetrack in a non-timed, non-competitive environment with professional instructors

You can drive as fast or as slow as you want

Cheers

Robbo

MAD Always · Feb 9th, 2006, 12:22 AM

I'm interested but I would be going slow and I don't want anyone getting close.

Will a slow drive just be in the way?

Paul

Mini2v · Feb 9th, 2006, 12:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MAD Always

I'm interested but I would be going slow and I don't want anyone getting close.

Will a slow drive just be in the way?

Paul

Paul

The orgnaisors have very strict guidelines about overtaking and passing at these drives, they are basic common sense, and they certainly avoid any embarrassing situations. The good thing about holding these "private" track events rather than the open day type events is that there is a lot more respect shown for each other. Quite frankly, none of us want to bend our MINI or get in the way and with that knoweldge every one acts very responsibly whilst still learning at their own pace what they and their MINI can do. I can assure you that you will not be in the way.

At this event they split the first timers from the more experienced and they each have their own sessions, it is only later in the evening that they might mix the groups and then everyone still has their own choice as to how fast they go.

I know exactly how the new people to these events feel, I have only done 4 of them and still remember my first time. Guys like Robbo and Stu who have very quick MINI's not only show you great respect on the track but are only too happy to share their knowledge with you.

Paul I have received your PM and will email the details for the evening tonight once i get back to the MINI office at home.

Vic

minigolf · Feb 9th, 2006, 01:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MAD Always

I'm interested but I would be going slow and I don't want anyone getting close.

Will a slow drive just be in the way?

Paul

Give it a go Paul. I'd be very surprised if you weren't granted anything but total respect.

My own view is to respect the person out there having a go, regardless of the car they're in or the speed they're going.

I'm scavenging around the house for all the spare $1 coins I can find so I can try and get to this one. It would be a serious amount of good fun.

Cheers Liam

ps. Vic, can you please shoot me an email with all the detail too, so I can put forward a solid submission to the Minister.

Mini2v · Feb 9th, 2006, 01:25 AM

ps. Vic, can you please shoot me an email with all the detail too, so I can put forward a solid submission to the Minister.[/quote]

Will do tonight Liam looking forward to seeing that pink shirt again.

Vic

minigolf · Feb 9th, 2006, 11:03 PM

I'm in.

Who's with me?

IML337 · Feb 9th, 2006, 11:21 PM

I wish I still had my S - this event sounds UNREAL!

minigolf · Feb 9th, 2006, 11:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini2v

…All you need is a MINI (or similar) and clothing (not a race suit) that covers you from ankle to wrist to neck (jeans and long sleeved shirt is fine) Helmets can be hired at the track if you don't have one…

…This is open to clubMINi members, Pirates and MINI2 people…

I think you'd be welcome in your GTI.

MiniFr34k · Feb 9th, 2006, 11:32 PM

COUNT ME IN !!! only kidding

if it wasnt for my CA classes on Saturday 25th id go in a blink of an eye.

...

Unfortunately ill have to wait for the next one.

rocketminime · Feb 10th, 2006, 10:11 AM

What's the ruling on spectators? Would love to come out an watch you guys.

Mini2v · Feb 10th, 2006, 10:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

I'm in.

Who's with me?

Well done Liam, you will love Eastern Creek!

Vic

Mini2v · Feb 10th, 2006, 10:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rocketminime

What's the ruling on spectators? Would love to come out an watch you guys.

All spectators are welcome, just enter Eastern Creek off the Ferrers road entrance (gate 7) and follow the road down under the bridge and park behind the pits. Best to come down after 5pm up to say 7.30pm, no entry fee, if there is a person on Gate 7 just tell them you are here for the clubMINI event. Be warned though, this could be addictive

All those attending please note i will send out final details via private email next week and advise payment details. I am away over the weekend, so apologies to anyone wanting info before say 10pm Sunday night.

Vic

play fife · Feb 10th, 2006, 10:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini2v

All spectators are welcome, just enter Eastern Creek off the Ferrers road entrance (gate 7) and follow the road down under the bridge and park behind the pits. Best to come down after 5pm up to say 7.30pm, no entry fee, if there is a person on Gate 7 just tell them you are here for the clubMINI event. Be warned though, this could be addictive

All those attending please note i will send out final details via private email next week and advise payment details. I am away over the weekend, so apologies to anyone wanting info before say 10pm Sunday night.

Vic

Hey Vic can you also send me a PM with details.

My best mate has just brought himself a MCS & i think he would be ineterested in doing this.

I'll be there as a handy spectator.

Daniel

Mini2v · Feb 10th, 2006, 11:23 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by play fife

Hey Vic can you also send me a PM with details.

My best mate has just brought himself a MCS & i think he would be ineterested in doing this.

I'll be there as a handy spectator.

Daniel

Daniel

I've sent you a PM and good to see you spectating, but of course you could always join us too you know

Vic

minigolf · Feb 10th, 2006, 11:41 AM

Andrew and I checked out my brake pads tonight, looks like I'm going to have to bed some new pads in before this event. The front wear sensor must be just moments before going off I think.

StuJones · Feb 10th, 2006, 12:13 PM

dont worry, brakes are only there for when you have made a mistake..................

GOGADGET · Feb 11th, 2006, 07:35 AM

The Gods are smiling on me, I arrive home the day before this Event and will have 3 whole days in Sydney so please count me in.

ChilliRedS · Feb 11th, 2006, 10:52 AM

Ok, I'll be there. Still kicking myself for missing the last one.

TeeBee7 · Feb 11th, 2006, 10:43 PM

Better get my name in quick! looks like a great turn out. Count me in for sure.

Tom

Feb 8th, 2006, 11:45 AM	#1
Mini2v MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern Beaches Syd Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 1,099 Offline	clubMINI NSW/ACT Twilight Track Event Eastern Creek clubMINI has arranged a private Twilight track meet at Eastern Creek commencing from 4.30pm on Friday 24 February. We have 10 starters thus far but need a few more to make it happen. So if you are interested in putting your MINI on the track with instruction from a professional Race instructor this may be of interest to you. All you need is a MINI (or similar) and clothing (not a race suit) that covers you from ankle to wrist to neck (jeans and long sleeved shirt is fine) Helmets can be hired at the track if you don't have one. Cost is $220 per driver and includes tuition, virtually unlimted track time (certainly as much as you want) dinner and drinks. Just post here or PM me or email me at events@nsw.clubmini.com.au We had 22 MINI's last December and everyone had a ball, so come on and speed to your heart's content without fear of being booked! This is open to clubMINi members, Pirates and MINI2 people. Vic

Feb 8th, 2006, 07:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 2,620 Offline	Hi, I'm definitely going The last one before Christmas was great These events are a great opportunity to try driving on the racetrack in a non-timed, non-competitive environment with professional instructors You can drive as fast or as slow as you want Cheers Robbo Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!

Feb 9th, 2006, 01:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MAD Always I'm interested but I would be going slow and I don't want anyone getting close. Will a slow drive just be in the way? Paul Give it a go Paul. I'd be very surprised if you weren't granted anything but total respect. My own view is to respect the person out there having a go, regardless of the car they're in or the speed they're going. I'm scavenging around the house for all the spare $1 coins I can find so I can try and get to this one. It would be a serious amount of good fun. Cheers Liam ps. Vic, can you please shoot me an email with all the detail too, so I can put forward a solid submission to the Minister. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Feb 9th, 2006, 11:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	I'm in. Who's with me? Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Feb 9th, 2006, 11:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini2v …All you need is a MINI (or similar) and clothing (not a race suit) that covers you from ankle to wrist to neck (jeans and long sleeved shirt is fine) Helmets can be hired at the track if you don't have one… …This is open to clubMINi members, Pirates and MINI2 people… I think you'd be welcome in your GTI. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Feb 9th, 2006, 12:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
MAD Always Mini Tragic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Menai, Sydney Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 491 Offline	I'm interested but I would be going slow and I don't want anyone getting close. Will a slow drive just be in the way? Paul

Feb 9th, 2006, 12:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mini2v MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern Beaches Syd Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 1,099 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MAD Always I'm interested but I would be going slow and I don't want anyone getting close. Will a slow drive just be in the way? Paul Paul The orgnaisors have very strict guidelines about overtaking and passing at these drives, they are basic common sense, and they certainly avoid any embarrassing situations. The good thing about holding these "private" track events rather than the open day type events is that there is a lot more respect shown for each other. Quite frankly, none of us want to bend our MINI or get in the way and with that knoweldge every one acts very responsibly whilst still learning at their own pace what they and their MINI can do. I can assure you that you will not be in the way. At this event they split the first timers from the more experienced and they each have their own sessions, it is only later in the evening that they might mix the groups and then everyone still has their own choice as to how fast they go. I know exactly how the new people to these events feel, I have only done 4 of them and still remember my first time. Guys like Robbo and Stu who have very quick MINI's not only show you great respect on the track but are only too happy to share their knowledge with you. Paul I have received your PM and will email the details for the evening tonight once i get back to the MINI office at home. Vic

Feb 9th, 2006, 01:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mini2v MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern Beaches Syd Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 1,099 Offline	ps. Vic, can you please shoot me an email with all the detail too, so I can put forward a solid submission to the Minister.[/quote] Will do tonight Liam looking forward to seeing that pink shirt again. Vic

Feb 9th, 2006, 11:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 2,931 Offline	I wish I still had my S - this event sounds UNREAL!

Feb 9th, 2006, 11:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 2,173 Offline	COUNT ME IN !!! only kidding if it wasnt for my CA classes on Saturday 25th id go in a blink of an eye. ... Unfortunately ill have to wait for the next one.

Feb 10th, 2006, 10:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
rocketminime MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 25 Offline	What's the ruling on spectators? Would love to come out an watch you guys.

Feb 10th, 2006, 10:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mini2v MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern Beaches Syd Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 1,099 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf I'm in. Who's with me? Well done Liam, you will love Eastern Creek! Vic

Feb 10th, 2006, 10:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
Mini2v MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern Beaches Syd Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 1,099 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rocketminime What's the ruling on spectators? Would love to come out an watch you guys. All spectators are welcome, just enter Eastern Creek off the Ferrers road entrance (gate 7) and follow the road down under the bridge and park behind the pits. Best to come down after 5pm up to say 7.30pm, no entry fee, if there is a person on Gate 7 just tell them you are here for the clubMINI event. Be warned though, this could be addictive All those attending please note i will send out final details via private email next week and advise payment details. I am away over the weekend, so apologies to anyone wanting info before say 10pm Sunday night. Vic

Feb 10th, 2006, 10:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
play fife The Invisible Boy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 1,234 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini2v All spectators are welcome, just enter Eastern Creek off the Ferrers road entrance (gate 7) and follow the road down under the bridge and park behind the pits. Best to come down after 5pm up to say 7.30pm, no entry fee, if there is a person on Gate 7 just tell them you are here for the clubMINI event. Be warned though, this could be addictive All those attending please note i will send out final details via private email next week and advise payment details. I am away over the weekend, so apologies to anyone wanting info before say 10pm Sunday night. Vic Hey Vic can you also send me a PM with details. My best mate has just brought himself a MCS & i think he would be ineterested in doing this. I'll be there as a handy spectator. Daniel 2004 DS/W Cooper S 2006 NRL Premiers - Brisbane Broncos

Feb 10th, 2006, 11:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mini2v MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern Beaches Syd Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 1,099 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by play fife Hey Vic can you also send me a PM with details. My best mate has just brought himself a MCS & i think he would be ineterested in doing this. I'll be there as a handy spectator. Daniel Daniel I've sent you a PM and good to see you spectating, but of course you could always join us too you know Vic

Feb 10th, 2006, 11:41 AM	#16 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Andrew and I checked out my brake pads tonight, looks like I'm going to have to bed some new pads in before this event. The front wear sensor must be just moments before going off I think. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Feb 10th, 2006, 12:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
StuJones my second passion, a tin! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cronulla, NSW Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 733 Offline	dont worry, brakes are only there for when you have made a mistake.................. 2002 BRG MCS with more mods than can remember The thieves choice in race cars 2005 BEP MCS stock standard and staying that way

Feb 11th, 2006, 07:35 AM	#18 (permalink)
GOGADGET All Worked Up Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 2,669 Offline	The Gods are smiling on me, I arrive home the day before this Event and will have 3 whole days in Sydney so please count me in. GETTING ALL RALLYED UP and a little bit sideways

Feb 11th, 2006, 10:52 AM	#19 (permalink)
ChilliRedS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sydney, AUS Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 314 Offline	Ok, I'll be there. Still kicking myself for missing the last one.

Feb 11th, 2006, 10:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
TeeBee7 ♥peace&love♥ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Annandale, Sydney Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 1,990 Offline	Better get my name in quick! looks like a great turn out. Count me in for sure. Tom

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