[m1n130]

Howdy All,

It is that time again! The next Queensland Raceway Saturday Afternoon Sprint is Saturday 18th October. We will be aiming for 6 to 8 MINI's again with a view to getting us all on the track at the same time, much the same layout as last month.

Once again come along, watch, participate, become someone's official video taker or professional heckler

There is likely to be much less traffic this month with no other major events at Willowbank on to make the traffic interesting.

Remember to wear a long sleeve shirt and long trousers, no thongs, bikini's or leopard print g-strings (AussieMini excepted ), save that for pit lane

We are going to try to get a garage this time around (we tried this last time but turned out to be a bit difficult on the day), the cost will work out at about $35 per vehicle and will basically be a dumping ground for spare tyres, kenhenry's large lunch box and any other bits and bobs you don't want flying around the inside of your MINI whilst on the track. If nothing else it is somewhere to get out of the Sun Thus, let me know if you are coming and would like a spot under cover

The costs for the day are as follows:

$30.00 - Track License, good for 12 months at QR only.
$40.00 - First 7 laps
$25.00 - Second 7 Laps
Third set of 7 laps are free.

Those that paid for their license last time need not purchase another this time around.

Timings are as follows:

October 18th
11.30 - Sign On
12.00 - Safety Brief
1.00 - On Track, depending on numbers driving

Come along, have a go, or just watch. It is certainly a lot of fun For more information go to www.queenslandraceway.com.au

[kenhenry]

Count me and my lunchbox in - hey, driving makes me hungry!!

[brett]

Can't make it sorry this time because I'll just be back from Bathurst and my mates 21st is on that weekend

[swamos]

Good work Rob for organising it again

Unfortunately, I probably won't make it this time because a track day will mean the difference between me needing new tyres before xmas or not

[cjay]

I'll bring a camera if Danny wears his leopard print g-string

[swamos]

Quote: Originally Posted by cjay

I'll bring a camera if Danny wears his leopard print g-string

Although not a pretty sight I would imagine, It would be worth a good laugh I reckon

That would get me out there

[kenhenry]

Quote: Originally Posted by cjay

I'll bring a camera if Danny wears his leopard print g-string

Your right swamos, not a pretty sight, but maybe after Tuesday's jump suit, he's switching sides.

BTW, it would be good to have you out at QR, even if you don't drive.

[m1n130]

Quote: Originally Posted by kenhenry

BTW, it would be good to have you out at QR, even if you don't drive.

I agree, would be good for you to trundle along irrespective, maybe you can take on the role of official heckler

[brett]

I just found out it's not the Supercharger thats gives Cooper S Guys the advantage it is the 17" tyres. Since fitting them i've managed to get a bit more speed out of my otherwise Cooper

[tm75tm]

I will be there too. Maybe sporting new stripes as I here they also are good for 15kW.

[JugMan]

Quote: Originally Posted by brett

I just found out it's not the Supercharger thats gives Cooper S Guys the advantage it is the 17" tyres. Since fitting them i've managed to get a bit more speed out of my otherwise Cooper

Someone's been playing with the crazy test buttons haven't they?

[swamos]

Quote: Originally Posted by JugMan

Someone's been playing with the crazy test buttons haven't they?

Either that or his cooper can do 240k with the handbrake on, and the engine off......

[brett]

Ahh you cought me out Thought I maight have fooled at least one American

[evilmini]

I should be there on the day. Organised some track tyres so should be able to go a little harder . Look forward to seeing everyone there.

[m1n130]

Quote: Originally Posted by evilmini

I should be there on the day. Organised some track tyres so should be able to go a little harder . Look forward to seeing everyone there.

Very cool, what did you get ? Did you also get wheels ?

[evilmini]

Yeah, a set of Performance 16x7 alloys (very similar to what was already on the car - look great actually) and a set of 205/50/16 Azenis. Whole lot came to an amazing $1500-00 even
Had thought of going to the 225's but I think I would probably get a fair bit of scrub. Can't wait to try them out....

[m1n130]

Quote: Originally Posted by evilmini

Yeah, a set of Performance 16x7 alloys (very similar to what was already on the car - look great actually) and a set of 205/50/16 Azenis. Whole lot came to an amazing $1500-00 even
Had thought of going to the 225's but I think I would probably get a fair bit of scrub. Can't wait to try them out....

Excellent, did you happen to get a few photos for us ?

[evilmini]

I'll take a couple tonight and post tomorrow

[kenhenry]

Evil,

Whoa! What happened to my text size?


We've got to start talking like a club. I should have got to you sooner. I was in the process of trying to see if I could organise a group buy on track tyres today and was then going to put the word out. Where did you get the tyres from and how much for the tyres alone?


I've been looking at:


Yokohama A032R

Falken RT215

Dunlop formula R D01J S

Toyo Proxes RA1

I feel that the Dunlops maybe the best tyre out of the bunch, but I am still waiting on prices. It turns out that Qld Raceway is the Dunlop Motorsport distributor in Qld and the dealers purchase from them. It might work out cheaper if we can organise directly with QR, especially since the club has CAMS affiliation.

Also, word has it that Pirelli is just about to release a R compound track tyre that may also be suitable.

Sorry, I didn't get to you before you bought.

[evilmini]

Hey Rob & Ken,
I have included a photo for you.
Based on the 16's, tyres alone were $220-00 each compared to around $370-00 for the Dunlops and Yokahamas