Introductory TRACK day at Queensland Raceway

[DaveDee]

Hi Everyone

I should have put this up earlier and of course everyone is welcome to come:
Please see the forum link below and if it's something you would like to do please let me know. Places are limited.
The purpose for this event is for those who wish to take their car on the track without competing with others. There will be many who don't want to risk their own vehicles in competitive event, all info on the post.

Cheers

Dave

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712611

[sparoz]

Thanks!!

[Liub]

Nice one - I hope to attend something similar in VIC as well, an intro to tracking session.

[timbo_3101]

Michael, thanks for organising Saturday.

I mentioned a forthcoming Driver Dynamics event to some of the others on Saturday.

DD is as introductory as possible. I am still a novice, but have attended probably four track events with DD. They are considerably less intimidating than club sprints (competitive) and other (timed) events.
(a) Strict regulations ie safety, overtaking, courtesy
(b) Predominantly novice drivers, and many first timers
(c) Often exotics ie conservative drivers
(d) Straight line course ie non-technical
(e) Proximity ie Victoria has many racetracks available, but Sandown and Calder Park are within 30-45min of the CBD

It is difficult to convey safety in a forum post, because it does require personal experience. However, if you would have any queries, then feel free to PM myself or Kevin at DD (135i).

I shall be attending on Sunday 23rd September, but hopefully others will be attending. As you can imagine, it becomes very exciting when fellow E82/E92/M vehicles are concurrently on track

[Liub]

Originally Posted by timbo_3101

Michael, thanks for organising Saturday.

I mentioned a forthcoming Driver Dynamics event to some of the others on Saturday.

DD is as introductory as possible. I am still a novice, but have attended probably four track events with DD. They are considerably less intimidating than club sprints (competitive) and other (timed) events.
(a) Strict regulations ie safety, overtaking, courtesy
(b) Predominantly novice drivers, and many first timers
(c) Often exotics ie conservative drivers
(d) Straight line course ie non-technical
(e) Proximity ie Victoria has many racetracks available, but Sandown and Calder Park are within 30-45min of the CBD

It is difficult to convey safety in a forum post, because it does require personal experience. However, if you would have any queries, then feel free to PM myself or Kevin at DD (135i).

I shall be attending on Sunday 23rd September, but hopefully others will be attending. As you can imagine, it becomes very exciting when fellow E82/E92/M vehicles are concurrently on track

Great, thanks for that Tim! Will investigate tonight/this week and definitely PM you, quite keen.

[koastal]

Originally Posted by DaveDee

Hi Everyone

I should have put this up earlier and of course everyone is welcome to come:
Please see the forum link below and if it's something you would like to do please let me know. Places are limited.
The purpose for this event is for those who wish to take their car on the track without competing with others. There will be many who don't want to risk their own vehicles in competitive event, all info on the post.

Cheers

Dave

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712611

Looking forward to it. A mate is coming with his c55 also
Any other sunshine coast goers ?

[flinchy]

Extremely tempted

Now i just need to convince myself

[micha3l]

Will the laps be timed?

[BIZ-AU]

Originally Posted by micha3l

Will the laps be timed?

+1 ?

[BMW86]

I don't there will be any lap timing for an intro day

[sparoz]

Originally Posted by koastal

Looking forward to it. A mate is coming with his c55 also
Any other sunshine coast goers ?

I might.

Originally Posted by flinchy

Extremely tempted

Now i just need to convince myself

I just need to convince my wife.

[flinchy]

Originally Posted by sparoz

I might.



I just need to convince my wife.

ahh, that sounds like a challenge - havinga girlfriend that likes motorsports is a blessing and a curse... ooh you want some awesome coilovers/exhaust/stereo/etc? BUY IT

i want a voice of reason haha

Originally Posted by BMW86

I don't there will be any lap timing for an intro day

that kinda sucks - shouldn't be different to a sprint day, racing against yourself effectively, no pressure but your own

[sparoz]

An approval of the BR8 makes it more difficult for another drive within the month.

[DaveDee]

Originally Posted by micha3l

Will the laps be timed?

In booking I didn't request any lap timing as the day is really designed as an intro and not wanting anyone to feel the slightest pressure it made sense not to ask. As it is now there will be groupings where more experienced drivers will be on the track, so if it is a popular requirement I guess this can be done but priority has to go to those who want to try out for the first or second time.

I guess it will depend on the final numbers and the mix. No matter what it should be a great day and a good opportunity for everyone to enjoy.

[koastal]

Originally Posted by sparoz

I might.



I just need to convince my wife.

Cool, would be a awesome to see your stunning wheels in its designed environment.

[koastal]

[QUOTE=flinchy;1241277
that kinda sucks - shouldn't be different to a sprint day, racing against yourself effectively, no pressure but your own [/QUOTE]

just grab the Harry's lap timer app.
It was within a 1/10 th last day out, and qr is preloaded

[flinchy]

[QUOTE=koastal]

Originally Posted by flinchy;1241277
that kinda sucks - shouldn't be different to a sprint day, racing against yourself effectively, no pressure but your own :)[/QUOTE

just grab the Harry's lap timer app.
It was within a 1/10 th last day out, and qr is preloaded

1/10th is a fair bit isnt it?

I mean, awesome for a gps based app .. I can't even get speedometer apps to read accurately by far haha

Need the $10 version or $20?

[koastal]

Originally Posted by flinchy

1/10th is a fair bit isnt it?

I mean, awesome for a gps based app .. I can't even get speedometer apps to read accurately by far haha

Need the $10 version or $20?

$20 one is the go. 1/10 is accurate enough for a social day or any day for that matter

Are you attending ? 130 ,s handle brilliantly I understand

[pavo335]

[QUOTE=flinchy]

Originally Posted by koastal

1/10th is a fair bit isnt it?

I mean, awesome for a gps based app .. I can't even get speedometer apps to read accurately by far haha

Need the $10 version or $20?

You can always get the free cmslaptimer version to compare times. You can also get an external gps for more accurate gps signal

[Dr Stig 2]

These days are great fun and perfect for the beginner.
WE organised one a month or so back for the BM club.
I think we managed to "blood" a lot of members to the fun of a track day.

By the end of the afternoon you will not be a beginner and will be keen to push on harder and harder.

Doug is very experienced, but his habit of reaching across and steering for you is a bit freaky.

Oh, and if anyone finds the BMW rondials out of the centre of my wheels - please let me know. I lost three out there last time.

[sparoz]

Originally Posted by koastal

Cool, would be a awesome to see your stunning wheels in its designed environment.

Really I am a bit busy, but keen to get the car out on the track on stock brakes before the new one comes in for comparison. I just have to work extra hard to get the brownie points!!!

[DaveDee]

Originally Posted by Dr Stig 2

These days are great fun and perfect for the beginner.
WE organised one a month or so back for the BM club.
I think we managed to "blood" a lot of members to the fun of a track day.

By the end of the afternoon you will not be a beginner and will be keen to push on harder and harder.

Doug is very experienced, but his habit of reaching across and steering for you is a bit freaky.

Oh, and if anyone finds the BMW rondials out of the centre of my wheels - please let me know. I lost three out there last time.

Yes, and thanks to that great day out there where everyone really enjoyed themselves came the idea to do it again with the same theme.