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robbo mcs · Oct 23rd, 2003, 12:54 PM

Hi,

The NSW BMW club is having a driver skills / track day at Wakefield Park (Goulburn) on Sunday 16/11.

For anybody who is interested in experiencing the sensational handling performance of the mini in a safe and legal environment, this is a perfect opportunity.

This meeting is an "end of year" event for the BMW club, and is a little different from normal trackdays.

The morning is a skills session. This will most likely involve slaloms between witches hats, timed performance tests, precision driving tests, hillclimb etc. This is the minis forte, and I am looking forward to seeing the mini vs the bigger heavier cars!

The afternoon is a track session. The wakefield circuit suits the mini as it is tight, and relatively low speed. It is also very safe, with wide runoff areas. Also in car instructors are available for beginners.

A CAMS licence is not required as a Wakefield Park yearly permit can be purchased for $30. However, if you are participating in the track session there are some safety requirements for your car.

I will be going, and it would be great to see some more minis! The BMW club is very friendly, and not at all snobbish. Even if you have never been on the track before you will not feel out of place, as the cars range from full on race cars down to classic cars that circulate at a leisurely pace, and all cars are grouped with cars of equal ability.

If you are interested in these events, but not ready to participate, it would be great to see you come along to have a look.

If anyone is interested you can find more details on the website at

www.bmwclubnsw.asn.au
follow links to calender and then to the meet. You can download entry forms.

If anyone needs more details contact David Atkin, who runs the day (details on the website) or email or PM me.

Robbo

TRELO · Oct 23rd, 2003, 10:11 PM

I think I might be coming . If it is a timed track session in the afternoon, i'll do my best to make it as I havn't been to that track since 1998 in my Supercharged E46 323.

robbo mcs · Oct 24th, 2003, 11:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by TRELO

I think I might be coming . If it is a timed track session in the afternoon, i'll do my best to make it as I havn't been to that track since 1998 in my Supercharged E46 323.

Trelo,

Yes the afternoon is a timed supersprint.

Robbo

FLiPSiDE · Oct 27th, 2003, 04:33 AM

theres a slim chance i may still have my license then.. so if so i'll definitely be there. Already read about it in the mail outs from the club havent been to an event before, figured this would be a good 1 to start with

robbo mcs · Oct 27th, 2003, 08:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by FLiPSiDE

theres a slim chance i may still have my license then.. so if so i'll definitely be there. Already read about it in the mail outs from the club havent been to an event before, figured this would be a good 1 to start with

Hi,

Cool! More minis! We need more minis

If you have any questions or need advice at all, please post or PM me.If you are doing the track event you need a helmet and fire extinguisher. All the other requirements are easily done on the day.

Robbo

red5 · Oct 27th, 2003, 09:05 AM

im going to try and be there see if the mcs goes round as well as my old mx5 used to......lol

FLiPSiDE · Oct 27th, 2003, 09:23 AM

where does the fire extinguisher need to be? up front? cause i have one in the boot as part of my stereo install.. hehehe just thought i'd ask

hey red5 aint seen u about before.. nice nick.. stay on target STAY ON TARGET! haha

red5 · Oct 28th, 2003, 12:44 AM

Hi ya flipside,

I am in fact a part time astronaut and Nigel Mansel fan so dont get much time to vist this site....... sorry got to go and do some emergency tiling ! ...........Huston ........ i think were...... gona need a jumbo size fire extinguisher up here........... : )

robbo mcs · Oct 28th, 2003, 09:21 AM

[quote=FLiPSiDE]where does the fire extinguisher need to be? up front? cause i have one in the boot as part of my stereo install.. hehehe just thought i'd ask

Hi,

Strictly according to the CAMS regulations you need a 0.9kg (or greater) dry extinguisher, firmly fixed, and in reach of the driver, However, the commonest point to fix it is either to the front of the driver or passenger seat. Unnacceptable methods of fixation are tape, cable ties etc.

I managed to fix mine to the seat rails after 3 hours of drilling, swearing, cuts, cursing etc.

Your best option is to ring Nick Peak at Peak Performance, tell him you are going to the BMW club track day, and need a fire extinguisher fitted. You may as well get a bonnet restraint fitted at the same time. They will be able to fit both in a couple of hours for a very competative price. Nick really supports the BMW drive days, and will give a very reasonable price for people who are getting involved in the club and motorsport. While you are waiting check out the minis in the workshop getting all kinds of mods done including Hartge, turbos etc etc

Oct 23rd, 2003, 12:54 PM	#1
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 2,620 Offline	NSW BMW Club driver skills / track day 16/11 Hi, The NSW BMW club is having a driver skills / track day at Wakefield Park (Goulburn) on Sunday 16/11. For anybody who is interested in experiencing the sensational handling performance of the mini in a safe and legal environment, this is a perfect opportunity. This meeting is an "end of year" event for the BMW club, and is a little different from normal trackdays. The morning is a skills session. This will most likely involve slaloms between witches hats, timed performance tests, precision driving tests, hillclimb etc. This is the minis forte, and I am looking forward to seeing the mini vs the bigger heavier cars! The afternoon is a track session. The wakefield circuit suits the mini as it is tight, and relatively low speed. It is also very safe, with wide runoff areas. Also in car instructors are available for beginners. A CAMS licence is not required as a Wakefield Park yearly permit can be purchased for $30. However, if you are participating in the track session there are some safety requirements for your car. I will be going, and it would be great to see some more minis! The BMW club is very friendly, and not at all snobbish. Even if you have never been on the track before you will not feel out of place, as the cars range from full on race cars down to classic cars that circulate at a leisurely pace, and all cars are grouped with cars of equal ability. If you are interested in these events, but not ready to participate, it would be great to see you come along to have a look. If anyone is interested you can find more details on the website at www.bmwclubnsw.asn.au follow links to calender and then to the meet. You can download entry forms. If anyone needs more details contact David Atkin, who runs the day (details on the website) or email or PM me. Robbo Last edited by robbo mcs : Oct 29th, 2003 at 09:52 AM.

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Oct 23rd, 2003, 10:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
TRELO Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pulled over by Cops Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 1,173 Offline	I think I might be coming . If it is a timed track session in the afternoon, i'll do my best to make it as I havn't been to that track since 1998 in my Supercharged E46 323.

Oct 24th, 2003, 11:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 2,620 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TRELO I think I might be coming . If it is a timed track session in the afternoon, i'll do my best to make it as I havn't been to that track since 1998 in my Supercharged E46 323. Trelo, Yes the afternoon is a timed supersprint. Robbo

Oct 27th, 2003, 04:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
FLiPSiDE I am Jacks wasted life Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 566 Offline	theres a slim chance i may still have my license then.. so if so i'll definitely be there. Already read about it in the mail outs from the club havent been to an event before, figured this would be a good 1 to start with

Oct 27th, 2003, 08:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 2,620 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by FLiPSiDE theres a slim chance i may still have my license then.. so if so i'll definitely be there. Already read about it in the mail outs from the club havent been to an event before, figured this would be a good 1 to start with Hi, Cool! More minis! We need more minis If you have any questions or need advice at all, please post or PM me.If you are doing the track event you need a helmet and fire extinguisher. All the other requirements are easily done on the day. Robbo

Oct 27th, 2003, 09:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
red5 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: sydney Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 32 Offline	im going to try and be there see if the mcs goes round as well as my old mx5 used to......lol

Oct 27th, 2003, 09:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
FLiPSiDE I am Jacks wasted life Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 566 Offline	where does the fire extinguisher need to be? up front? cause i have one in the boot as part of my stereo install.. hehehe just thought i'd ask hey red5 aint seen u about before.. nice nick.. stay on target STAY ON TARGET! haha

Oct 28th, 2003, 12:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
red5 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: sydney Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 32 Offline	Hi ya flipside, I am in fact a part time astronaut and Nigel Mansel fan so dont get much time to vist this site....... sorry got to go and do some emergency tiling ! ...........Huston ........ i think were...... gona need a jumbo size fire extinguisher up here........... : )

Oct 28th, 2003, 09:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 2,620 Offline	[quote=FLiPSiDE]where does the fire extinguisher need to be? up front? cause i have one in the boot as part of my stereo install.. hehehe just thought i'd ask Hi, Strictly according to the CAMS regulations you need a 0.9kg (or greater) dry extinguisher, firmly fixed, and in reach of the driver, However, the commonest point to fix it is either to the front of the driver or passenger seat. Unnacceptable methods of fixation are tape, cable ties etc. I managed to fix mine to the seat rails after 3 hours of drilling, swearing, cuts, cursing etc. Your best option is to ring Nick Peak at Peak Performance, tell him you are going to the BMW club track day, and need a fire extinguisher fitted. You may as well get a bonnet restraint fitted at the same time. They will be able to fit both in a couple of hours for a very competative price. Nick really supports the BMW drive days, and will give a very reasonable price for people who are getting involved in the club and motorsport. While you are waiting check out the minis in the workshop getting all kinds of mods done including Hartge, turbos etc etc

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