Marulan Driver Training Centre

Guran · 03-05-2009, 09:51 PM

I recently heard about the Marulan Driver Training Centre that opened for business in January this year. It's located just outside of Marulan (obviously), which is on the Hume Freeway, between Berrima and Goulburn in NSW. The facility has a purpose built 1km sealed circuit that is available for track day hire. It's short (half the length of Wakefield Park!), but should still be a lot of fun. I am doing a track day up there on 15th March, which has been organised by MX-5 Mania - will be in my MX-5 of course. Will post my thoughts on the track afterwards.

http://www.mdtc.com.au/

BTW, the track is owned by Garry Willmington who used to manage Wakefield Park before it was sold it to the mob from Winton.

Breville · 03-05-2009, 10:03 PM

Let us know how you get on, maybe it's worth a 1er day out? How many would we need?

woosh · 03-05-2009, 10:54 PM

Circuit Club should be organising a few track days at Marulan throughout the year.
There's one this weekend actually:

takahashi · 03-06-2009, 01:40 AM

Gary, I was told, used to MANAGE Wakefield, not the OWNER.

Anyway. It is nice place ...

Guran · 03-06-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by takahashi

Gary, I was told, used to MANAGE Wakefield, not the OWNER.

Anyway. It is nice place ...

I stand corrected. Thanks Taka. I've corrected my first post.

takahashi · 03-07-2009, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guran

I stand corrected. Thanks Taka. I've corrected my first post.

No worries. Man I thought he owned the place too when he was screaming at us reving the car at night before going back to the accomodation top of the hill.

Guran · 03-08-2009, 09:50 PM

Some reports and videos have been posted from the Circuit Club track day at MDTC on the weekend:

http://www.circuitclub.com.au/forum/...r=asc&start=15

Guran · 03-08-2009, 09:55 PM

... and some photos are here:

http://www.circuitclub.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=584
http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthew...57614960529030

Guran · 03-09-2009, 08:17 PM

If anyone's keen to join the track day at Marulan this Sunday, there are still a few spaces free. Just give MX-5 Mania a call to arrange it (02 9482 3238).

Guran · 03-13-2009, 04:47 PM

Bump. I'll be there tomorrow for a track day. Any 1addicts coming too?

Breville · 03-13-2009, 06:47 PM

No can do I'm afraid. I've been away this week so I'll be on family duty. Have a great day!

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Originally Posted by Guran

Bump. I'll be there tomorrow for a track day. Any 1addicts coming too?

Zuzu · 03-14-2009, 09:58 PM

Sorry Bryan...I was away this weekend also..

Post some pix..

Guran · 03-16-2009, 09:57 PM

Had a great time at Marulan on Sunday. I've got heaps of video and photos, and will post them up soon. It's a very tight and difficult circuit to drive. Nearly all corners are 2nd gear, and maybe even 1st gear depending on the line you take. I only briefly got into 3rd gear in a few places on the track, and that's with the short-geared MX-5 (2nd gear ends at ~85km/hr). And with all those tight turns, it's a very physical and tiring track to drive. I slept very well on Sunday night!

The facilities there are very good. There is excellent covered spectator viewing of the entire circuit, with plenty of plastic chairs and tables. The canteen was pretty good too. They could use a few more pit garages since there's only really space for maybe half a dozen cars (double that if they double-park). There's lots more space in the carpark, but it slopes a bit so you need to take care with parking after a track session (hand-brake off, remember!). The organisation on the day was a bit casual, with lots of "should do" rules (as opposed to "get this wrong and we'll kick your butt!"). They have some noise restrictions on the site, so those with open exhausts had to install some chicken wire muffling in the pipe exit. They're hoping not to piss off the neighbours too much. Still a lot of the details of operation are to be sorted out at the site.

Guran · 03-17-2009, 05:42 AM

OK here are some links to a couple of videos ...

My best lap
My best stuff-ups

... and some photos. Yes I know the bodyroll is attrocious. But I'm competing in clubsprints in the stock class, which means I can't tidy it up without moving into the modified class. That'll come later after my times plateau in the stock class.

Guran · 03-17-2009, 05:52 AM

This gives you an idea of the clockwise circuit layout and the speeds I was clocking in my MX-5. It's only a little naturally-aspirated 1.6L so don't expect too much!

Zuzu · 03-17-2009, 06:27 AM

Nice one Bryan...

She's a real screamer...

How do you think the 1er will behave on that circuit..very very tight by the looks of things.

Guran · 03-17-2009, 03:07 PM

I reckon the 1er would do OK there. My mate was driving his BA XR8 and it coped surprisingly well, so the 1er should be fine. The low down strong pull out of corners would make the 1er a quick car on this circuit.

Breville · 03-17-2009, 07:11 PM

Nice one mate, looks like we should arrange a 1er day out... I am of course others arrange it as I am to unreliable to do it myself. Sorry, I know it's crap to suggest stuff then not follow through.

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Guran Captain 24 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 08 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong, Australia iTrader: (0)	Marulan Driver Training Centre I recently heard about the Marulan Driver Training Centre that opened for business in January this year. It's located just outside of Marulan (obviously), which is on the Hume Freeway, between Berrima and Goulburn in NSW. The facility has a purpose built 1km sealed circuit that is available for track day hire. It's short (half the length of Wakefield Park!), but should still be a lot of fun. I am doing a track day up there on 15th March, which has been organised by MX-5 Mania - will be in my MX-5 of course. Will post my thoughts on the track afterwards. http://www.mdtc.com.au/ BTW, the track is owned by Garry Willmington who used to manage Wakefield Park before it was sold it to the mob from Winton. __________________ 08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe \| Manual \| Sparkling Graphite \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| 10 Speaker Hi Fi Last edited by Guran; 03-06-2009 at 08:50 PM.. Reason: Thanks to Taka for the correction on previous ownership of Wakefield Park
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woosh Colonel 212 Rep 2,938 Posts Drives: rs Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bne iTrader: (0)	Circuit Club should be organising a few track days at Marulan throughout the year. There's one this weekend actually:
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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Gary, I was told, used to MANAGE Wakefield, not the OWNER. Anyway. It is nice place ... __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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Guran Captain 24 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 08 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong, Australia iTrader: (0)	Some reports and videos have been posted from the Circuit Club track day at MDTC on the weekend: http://www.circuitclub.com.au/forum/...r=asc&start=15 __________________ 08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe \| Manual \| Sparkling Graphite \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| 10 Speaker Hi Fi
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Guran Captain 24 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 08 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong, Australia iTrader: (0)	... and some photos are here: http://www.circuitclub.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=584 http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthew...57614960529030 __________________ 08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe \| Manual \| Sparkling Graphite \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| 10 Speaker Hi Fi
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Guran Captain 24 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 08 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong, Australia iTrader: (0)	If anyone's keen to join the track day at Marulan this Sunday, there are still a few spaces free. Just give MX-5 Mania a call to arrange it (02 9482 3238). __________________ 08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe \| Manual \| Sparkling Graphite \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| 10 Speaker Hi Fi
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Guran Captain 24 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 08 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong, Australia iTrader: (0)	Bump. I'll be there tomorrow for a track day. Any 1addicts coming too? __________________ 08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe \| Manual \| Sparkling Graphite \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| 10 Speaker Hi Fi
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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Sorry Bryan...I was away this weekend also.. Post some pix..
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Guran Captain 24 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 08 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong, Australia iTrader: (0)	Had a great time at Marulan on Sunday. I've got heaps of video and photos, and will post them up soon. It's a very tight and difficult circuit to drive. Nearly all corners are 2nd gear, and maybe even 1st gear depending on the line you take. I only briefly got into 3rd gear in a few places on the track, and that's with the short-geared MX-5 (2nd gear ends at ~85km/hr). And with all those tight turns, it's a very physical and tiring track to drive. I slept very well on Sunday night! The facilities there are very good. There is excellent covered spectator viewing of the entire circuit, with plenty of plastic chairs and tables. The canteen was pretty good too. They could use a few more pit garages since there's only really space for maybe half a dozen cars (double that if they double-park). There's lots more space in the carpark, but it slopes a bit so you need to take care with parking after a track session (hand-brake off, remember!). The organisation on the day was a bit casual, with lots of "should do" rules (as opposed to "get this wrong and we'll kick your butt!"). They have some noise restrictions on the site, so those with open exhausts had to install some chicken wire muffling in the pipe exit. They're hoping not to piss off the neighbours too much. Still a lot of the details of operation are to be sorted out at the site. __________________ 08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe \| Manual \| Sparkling Graphite \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| 10 Speaker Hi Fi Last edited by Guran; 03-17-2009 at 05:49 AM..
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Guran Captain 24 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 08 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong, Australia iTrader: (0)	OK here are some links to a couple of videos ... My best lap My best stuff-ups ... and some photos. Yes I know the bodyroll is attrocious. But I'm competing in clubsprints in the stock class, which means I can't tidy it up without moving into the modified class. That'll come later after my times plateau in the stock class. Attached Images __________________ 08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe \| Manual \| Sparkling Graphite \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| 10 Speaker Hi Fi Last edited by Guran; 03-17-2009 at 06:01 AM..
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Guran Captain 24 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 08 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong, Australia iTrader: (0)	This gives you an idea of the clockwise circuit layout and the speeds I was clocking in my MX-5. It's only a little naturally-aspirated 1.6L so don't expect too much! Attached Images __________________ 08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe \| Manual \| Sparkling Graphite \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| 10 Speaker Hi Fi Last edited by Guran; 03-17-2009 at 06:09 AM..
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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Nice one Bryan... She's a real screamer... How do you think the 1er will behave on that circuit..very very tight by the looks of things.
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Guran Captain 24 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 08 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong, Australia iTrader: (0)	I reckon the 1er would do OK there. My mate was driving his BA XR8 and it coped surprisingly well, so the 1er should be fine. The low down strong pull out of corners would make the 1er a quick car on this circuit. __________________ 08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe \| Manual \| Sparkling Graphite \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| 10 Speaker Hi Fi
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