QR BMW track day

[pavo335]

Chaps after seeing the footage kindly
Posted from the QR track day all I can say is it looks like a nice and friendly track and I for one am keep to have a go.

I thinking that of we could organize a BMW day would anyone be interested?

So the Mexicans while more than welcome I appreciate it is a long way! But for the nsw folk I was thinking drive up the day before stay the night and drive the next day and drive home the following day. So a Friday or Monday track day would be good???? And the cane toads well they are there so I guess any day would be good??

So is anyone interested in a casual drive up north and a less casual drive around what looks like a pretty friendly track?

I guess I'd be looking to one of the QLDers to help with track availability

[BMW86]

Sounds like a great idea. We could have a friendly QLD v NSW competition

All I can say is, after doing the Bris to Sydney run before, you need more than a day to recover. That being said I get tired doing long drives very easily.

If it's planned well, we could even do a photoshoot.

[pavo335]

Originally Posted by Ian///M

Just how much free time do u have Pav? Don't you work?

I get sick a lot

[Kiwi Peter]

Originally Posted by pavo335

Chaps after seeing the footage kindly
Posted from the QR track day all I can say is it looks like a nice and friendly track and I for one am keep to have a go.

I thinking that of we could organize a BMW day would anyone be interested?

So the Mexicans while more than welcome I appreciate it is a long way! But for the nsw folk I was thinking drive up the day before stay the night and drive the next day and drive home the following day. So a Friday or Monday track day would be good???? And the cane toads well they are there so I guess any day would be good??

So is anyone interested in a casual drive up north and a less casual drive around what looks like a pretty friendly track?

I guess I'd be looking to one of the QLDers to help with track availability

God dam it Pav i struggle to get to Easton Creek and that is only 10 minutes from work . QLD raceway would never happen for me, The boss would have me driving around all over the place looking for Antique shops and wine tasting

[pavo335]

Originally Posted by skycat

God dam it Pav i struggle to get to Easton Creek and that is only 10 minuets from work . QLD raceway would never happen for me, The boss would have me driving around all over the place looking for Antique shops and wine tasting

Pete...... Grow a set man!

Btw there is no wine worth drinking north of the hunter

Edit:Pete I know if you want it to happen, it will!

[sparoz]

If you can organise the NSW team to come up for QR for a Stage of Origin. I will be there. Just to remind you I struggled to get you guys to go Coffs Harbour last year.

[koastal]

Originally Posted by BMW86

Sounds like a great idea. We could have a friendly QLD v NSW competition

All I can say is, after doing the Bris to Sydney run before, you need more than a day to recover. That being said I get tired doing long drives very easily.

If it's planned well, we could even do a photoshoot.

Morgan Park at Warwick may be a good spot for such a thing. A bit closer for the NSW folk and a more interesting track.

[510135]

Originally Posted by koastal

Morgan Park at Warwick may be a good spot for such a thing. A bit closer for the NSW folk and a more interesting track.

Is it 'forgiving' for novices ?

[pavo335]

Originally Posted by koastal

Morgan Park at Warwick may be a good spot for such a thing. A bit closer for the NSW folk and a more interesting track.

Any footage? I liked the QR track as it looked like plenty of runoff, looked pretty smooth and it looked pretty easy for everyone, while still providing the option of pushing it

I also like the sound of a state of origin that nsw actually have a chance of winning, cause we all know we've got stuff all chance in the footy.

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by pavo335

Any footage? I liked the QR track as it looked like plenty of runoff, looked pretty smooth and it looked pretty easy for everyone, while still providing the option of pushing it

I also like the sound of a state of origin that nsw actually have a chance of winning, cause we all know we've got stuff all chance in the footy.

QR is a safe track but it's very hard on the engine and brakes. I've only ever done a half day which is 6 sessions and my car has probably completed 5% of the sessions without limp, ever. Definitely need to make sure everything is running right before you head out there. The problem most of the time is that you don't know you have any issues until you go out there because it's hard to replicate or simulate that kind of abuse on the street, so you assume everything is perfect. Plenty of run off except for the last corner heading onto Dick Johnson straight so just be wary of that as a lot of us like to go around that last bend sideways QR is horsepower first, handling second. Very fun if you've got a quick car.

[JB4-335]

I would be interested in something like this but maybe a halfway meet.
If it happens it will have to be in the next 3 months cause summer is coming.
BTW Only good thing in QLD is taking the kids to the theme parks.

[TimMc]

Would be great to see you guys come up here. I'd even dig out my Blues jersey!
While QR is the safest track I've been on & there's heaps of run-off, I've still seen guys run off at turns 1 & 6 & hit the wall. Morgan Park in Warwick may be a good option but it's not as safe - & dealing with the track owner is (well certainly used to be) much harder than dealing with the guy who runs QR & Lakeside. Lakeside would be a more memorable, fun circuit but's a bit scarier when you push it.

[kb135]

This sounds really interesting. I've never tracked before but I've always wanted to. only got the JB4 and DCI but a whole heap of performance parts FMIC, DPs suspension components etc on order from Stu@BMR. Hopefully they arrive before this but even still I'm keen. If its a weekend event I'd be even more likely to attend. I will watch this space.

[gazz]

Originally Posted by TimMc

Would be great to see you guys come up here. I'd even dig out my Blues jersey!
While QR is the safest track I've been on & there's heaps of run-off, I've still seen guys run off at turns 1 & 6 & hit the wall. Morgan Park in Warwick may be a good option but it's not as safe - & dealing with the track owner is (well certainly used to be) much harder than dealing with the guy who runs QR & Lakeside. Lakeside would be a more memorable, fun circuit but's a bit scarier when you push it.

He is still, shall we say....... difficult.

Google Morgan Park raceway - Warwick and check out the layout.

[TimMc]

Originally Posted by kb135

This sounds really interesting. I've never tracked before but I've always wanted to. only got the JB4 and DCI but a whole heap of performance parts FMIC, DPs suspension components etc on order from Stu@BMR. Hopefully they arrive before this but even still I'm keen. If its a weekend event I'd be even more likely to attend. I will watch this space.

Give it a go kb. Even if you were the slowest guy/girl on the track (not likely), you'll still go home with a big smile on your face.

Originally Posted by gazz

He is still, shall we say....... difficult.

Google Morgan Park raceway - Warwick and check out the layout.

It's be quite a few years since I've been to Morgan Park & I haven't seen the new layout. 'Used to be a fun circuit.

[sbce90]

dafuq is wrong with you pcock. Travel interstate just to go track? Total nutjob lololol.

Anyway I don't mind a long drive, just did melbourne and back last weekend. At least with driving to Melbourne you end up in a decent place. I can't help but think that the best part about going to QLD would just be the drive itself.

[510135]

Originally Posted by sbce90

dafuq is wrong with you pcock. Travel interstate just to go track? Total nutjob lololol.

Anyway I don't mind a long drive, just did melbourne and back last weekend. At least with driving to Melbourne you end up in a decent place. I can't help but think that the best part about going to QLD would just be the drive itself.

Woah....

[sbce90]

Originally Posted by nik0123

Woah....

eyyyy

[BBK]

He's just worried if he visits here he won't want to go home again... like most other mexicans!

[sbce90]

Originally Posted by BBK

He's just worried if he visits here he won't want to go home again... like most other mexicans!

Shall I extend an invite to Tay and Rossi as well?

[BBK]

Oh hell yes! I know a great coffee shop nearby. Although, I doubt they'd want to bring their supercars that far? Might get dirty...

[kb135]

Originally Posted by TimMc

Give it a go kb. Even if you were the slowest guy/girl on the track (not likely), you'll still go home with a big smile on your face.

Yeah from what I've read theses track days are loads of fun! and considering I'm running out of licence points (not due to racing btw!) I need to start going to a track to make use of my horses.