The Official Willowbank Raceway Test'n'Tune Thread:

[BMW86]

This thread is for anything related to Willowbank Raceway. If anyone decides to head down for a run we could let each other know and maybe head down in a group and make a night of it. It's always nice to represent in numbers. I can see this being a regular thing for some of us too. It's $40 to race, admits the entrant and one other. Spectators $20 adults, $18 students with ID. http://www.willowbankraceway.com.au/

[BMW86]

Who's keen for Wednesday, Sept 15th?

1. BMW86

[wmj73]

i have to work on wednesday nights

[micha3l]

1. BMW86
2. Micha3l + Phil

[BMW86]

That's a shame Warren, maybe you can plan ahead to come for the next one? Glad to see you're on board Michael

[Ian S]

I wont be able to make this one. May come up again after I get back from Singapore

[BBK]

I'm interested

[BMW86]

That's a shame Ian, hopefully the next one? Richard, would be great if you could join us

[Caduceus]

I'm 90% at this stage. Will just have to recheck the roster at work tomorrow.

My PB on that track is 12.58

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by Caduceus

I'm 90% at this stage. Will just have to recheck the roster at work tomorrow.

My PB on that track is 12.58

I hope you can join us mate. I've seen your 1/4 run on youtube. Very impressive

[BMW86]

Wednesday 15 September - Test'n'tune

1. BMW86
2. Micha3l
3. BBK
4. Caduceus

I would like to get there as early as possible so long as it fits in with everyone's schedule. I think it would be cool if we organise to meet up somewhere briefly and drive in together. Any suggestions?

[BBK]

Also, this is providing someone has a helmet I can borrow :-S

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by BBK

Also, this is providing someone has a helmet I can borrow :-S

I completely forgot about that too! I'll have to try and pick one up from somewhere... don't want to spend too much but don't want to cheap out either. I can see this being a regular thing for us. I think you can hire them when you get there though.

[Ian S]

Don't think you can hire them at Willowbank..
Go to a motorycle shop, you can get them for around $80-$100 Just make sure it is AS1698.

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by Ian S

Don't think you can hire them at Willowbank..
Go to a motorycle shop, you can get them for around $80-$100 Just make sure it is AS1698.

Ok cheers Ian. I'll look into it tomorrow.

[MikeVictor]

I'll dust off the old Arai and come for a run one week I don't have training that night.

[Caduceus]

Gents, I regret that I can no longer make it this Wednesday as I am required at work. However, if you are stuck for helmets, I have a medium and a large helmet I could loan to you. I'll be working at RAAF Amberley on Wednesday night and the front gate is a 2 minute detour on the way to Willowbank. PM me if you are interested and we can arrange this. Alternatively, I live near Springfield if you want to pick one up earlier.

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by Caduceus

Gents, I regret that I can no longer make it this Wednesday as I am required at work. However, if you are stuck for helmets, I have a medium and a large helmet I could loan to you. I'll be working at RAAF Amberley on Wednesday night and the front gate is a 2 minute detour on the way to Willowbank. PM me if you are interested and we can arrange this. Alternatively, I live near Springfield if you want to pick one up earlier.

That's a shame you can't make it mate. I might have to take you up on the helmet offer if this is still happening. I've had no luck in finding a place that sells ANDRA approved helmets yet. I've sent an email to ANDRA but yet to receive a reply.

[x5mad]

Originally Posted by Caduceus

Gents, I regret that I can no longer make it this Wednesday as I am required at work. However, if you are stuck for helmets, I have a medium and a large helmet I could loan to you. I'll be working at RAAF Amberley on Wednesday night and the front gate is a 2 minute detour on the way to Willowbank. PM me if you are interested and we can arrange this. Alternatively, I live near Springfield if you want to pick one up earlier.

OT: did I bump into your silver 135 coupe about a month ago? I was in the silver vert.

Back on topic. Can't promise anything but I know the owner of that place so I will ask if he can do anything for my "friends".

[Caduceus]

Originally Posted by BMW86

That's a shame you can't make it mate. I might have to take you up on the helmet offer if this is still happening. I've had no luck in finding a place that sells ANDRA approved helmets yet. I've sent an email to ANDRA but yet to receive a reply.

You don't need an ANDRA approved helmet for a test 'n' tune meeting unless you are running in 11's. A normal Australian Standard motorcycle helmet is fine. Details are on the website.

On the other hand, if you are running in the 11's, I want to shake your hand and check out your car!

[MrBlonde]

This might help:

Section 4: General regulations

1. Engine
1.2 Engine. Must be fitted with steel or forged aluminium harmonic balancer/pulley or scattershield.

1.4 Exhaust. Pipes must terminate below sill panel level and direct gasses to the rear. Turbocharged vehicles require two 3/8” bolts in the exhaust pipe at 90 degree angles to prevent debris exiting pipe.

1.7 Fuel. Must use a fuel on the homologated fuel list (list available on ANDRA site).

1.10 Lower engine containment device. Quicker than 8.99 requires a nappy to contain oil and debris.

2. Drivetrain
2.4 Driveline. Tailshaft loop required for cars quicker than 13.000

2.6 Flywheel Shields / Bellhousings. Required to use a steel or titanium bellhousing or shield. An SFI 4.1 ballistic blanket may be used when there is no steel bellhousing available.

4. Frame
4.2 Ballast. A maximum of 200 lbs of removable ballast can be used.

4.4 Ground Clearance. Minimum of 3” (75mm).

4.6 Parachutes. All cars exceeding 130 MPH or 140 MPH with four wheel disc brakes must be fitted with a parachute. Parachute must be deployed by the end of the speed traps on every pass.

4.7 Roll cages. Required to fit a full roll cage mounted at a minimum of six points. Must be inspected by an ANDRA Technical Inspector in an unpainted state and details listed in the ANDRA vehicle log book. Also required if the vehicle is 140 MPH or faster.

5. Tyres and Wheels
5.1 Tyres. Minimum tread depth is 1/16”.
Faster than 160 MPH requires tyres specially constructed for drag racing.
If quicker than 12.50 cannot run radial fronts tyres with cross ply slicks on the rear.

5.2 Wheels. Must be fitted with open ended wheel nuts.
Minimum width of 3” for sedans.

6. Interior
6.1 Upholstery/Seats. Quicker than 9.99 requires a purpose built racing seat.

7. Body
7.2 Competition Numbers. Minimum size 6” x 1”, smaller on front windows.

8. Electrical / Control
8.1 Batteries. Must place a 3” blue equilateral triangle marking the location of the battery.
Quicker than 11.999 require a battery isolation switch located in the battery location marker.

9. Support Group
9.10 Technical Inspections. Require a tech inspection by an ANDRA Technical Inspector every two years with appropriate update to ANDRA vehicle log book.

10. Driver
10.2 Arm Restraints. Required attached to driver’s forearms to prevent arms from extending beyond confines of roll cage.

10.7 Head Protector. A padded head protector at the back of the driver’s helmet.
Roll cage must be padded wherever the drivers head or body could make contact.

10.8 Helmet. Quicker than 8.99 require SNELL SA90, SA95, SA2000, SA2005, SFI 31.2 or later full face helmet.
Otherwise require helmet meeting AS 1698 1974/1988.

10.10 Protective Clothing. Quicker than 8.99 require driving suit meeting SFI 3.2A/20, fire resistant gloves and boots meeting SFI 3.3/15, balaclava meeting FIA Norme 1986 or FIA Norme 8856-2000 or SFI 3.3.
Otherwise require fire resistant gloves, shoes and socks. Driving suit meeting SFI 3.2A/5.

10.11 Safety Belts / Harnesses. Quicker than 11.999 or faster than 110 MPH require four point harness meeting AS 2596.
Faster than 130 MPH require five point harness with crotch strap.

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by Caduceus

You don't need an ANDRA approved helmet for a test 'n' tune meeting unless you are running in 11's. A normal Australian Standard motorcycle helmet is fine. Details are on the website.

On the other hand, if you are running in the 11's, I want to shake your hand and check out your car!

Ok cheers, I appreciate you clarifying that for me. If it's still okay, I might borrow your helmet for this Wednesday unless I manage to get my hands on one tomorrow or Wednesday. I'll send you a PM now.