Trackday 2nd January 2011 @ Hampton Downs

[Eagle 1515]

I'll probably come for a bit of a quiz

[fatjoez 3]

how long is it expected to go for?

was hoping it'd be later than 9am lol

Start the year with some fun on the international track and skid pan.

The format is saloons and sports cars only. Two groups - morning session for beginners and advanced, while afternoon is open pit lane with maximum of 46 cars on the track at any one time. Skid pan will also be available all day. Play on the skid pan while waiting between test sessions!

can someone clarify

is the afternoon session for experts only?

whats skid pan?

Edited January 1, 2011 by fatjoe

[Hi-Tek 3]

You can turn up at any time Pablo.

I think the track closes at 4:30pm

[Jamez 2147483647]

Afternoon is open pit for anyone and everyone.

Day will finish at 4:30pm.

Skid pan is a big concrete pan, 100m by 50m in size, there will be small courses to drive with a mixture of wet and dry surfaces. Its really good for car control and showing up bad drivers with too much HP as all they do spin round and round and round, then when they are straight again they sit there just spinning the wheels

Edited January 1, 2011 by Jamez

[APT 179]

Jamez are passengers allowed ? if so is anyone keen to give me a ride ? ive never been to a trackday or in-car in my life lolz.

[Jamez 2147483647]

passengers are allowed on the track in a caged car with overalls and helmet after signing the indemnity form.

passengers are allowed on the skid pan in any car with any clothing.

[Gotheschu 1]

Jamez are passengers allowed ? if so is anyone keen to give me a ride ? ive never been to a trackday or in-car in my life lolz.

I haven't got any spare overalls. Got spare helmet you could use if you want to come give me some tips in my car or if you need a helmet for a run in some one else's car.

[APT 179]

Hey Jack thanks for that man might need to borrow your helmet, So any overalls would be good to use ? or do they have to be 100% cotton?

[Jamez 2147483647]

any overalls are fine

[APT 179]

Cheers for that Jamez

[fatjoez 3]

ohh okay sweet so you need a helmet too for this track

so the afternoon track open session do you need overalls + helmet,

any chance of borrowing helmet from someone + wearing normal clothes lol?

roughly what time is the afternoon session? 12? 1?

with the skidpan do you wear anything / not need helmet?

btw is there any tutoring lol, don't know how to handle the car during a drift/traction loss lol

sounds cool will try drop by

Edited January 1, 2011 by fatjoe

[Creaver 55]

All ready.

Bring on a good day

[Jamez 2147483647]

ohh okay sweet so you need a helmet too for this track

so the afternoon track open session do you need overalls + helmet,

any chance of borrowing helmet from someone + wearing normal clothes lol?

roughly what time is the afternoon session? 12? 1?

with the skidpan do you wear anything / not need helmet?

btw is there any tutoring lol, don't know how to handle the car during a drift/traction loss lol

sounds cool will try drop by

To go on the track you need overalls and helmet.

Afternoon session will be around 1 but I would recommend to maybe start on the skid pan if your going to miss the morning sessions if its your first time.

[mynbmr 225]

To go on the track you need overalls and helmet.

Afternoon session will be around 1 but I would recommend to maybe start on the skid pan if your going to miss the morning sessions if its your first time.

Thanks James.

First time on the track and it was awesome, i have to do this again thanks mate.

[Driftit 1943]

Yeah was a good day. Have some vid of Ian beating on his 540 on the skidpan. Will put it up later.

[M3_Power 636]

What a great day!! Thanks James and the flag marshalls for bearing the sun all day.

I am very sunburnt despite my very best effort at staying under the shade.

[tire 10]

Loved watching Ian on what I think is T8, the downhill leftie before the sweeper, you car sounds tops man. Gutted I missed seeing you on the skidpan.

[Creaver 55]

Thanks for an awesome day guys (especially James for organising the day)!

Had a ball....don't think the tyres I popped were as happy as I was though

Please post pics/vids as I have none!

[hybrid 1039]

awesome awesome day ...

great to see everyone there today.

Had a blast, the car with its new slicks on it hauled ... now to work on my driving skills. Managed a 1:20.7 but I know I can go much faster with no traffic and some practice.

Ian, was awesome seeing you on the skid pan hahah ... was epic!

[Driftit 1943]

I didn't get many battles. Everytime another Bimmer came close to me I was doing something else. Driver Training etc..

[HELLBM 1530]

Here`s a couple of minutes for you Ian.

[Jamez 2147483647]

Thanks to everyone that showed for the day, was awesome weather and an even better bunch of cars.

Highlights of the Day,

Hearing the M3 CSL's and the e46 touring car going round, oh the induction noise.

Seeing Ian go nuts on the skidpan with the 540.

Not having to see any bent cars.

Not bending any cars.

Seeing everyone getting faster and faster.

Getting a mean t-shirt tan

Seeing a certain Blue X5 towing a blue e30 at the top of the bombays with a AA ute behind it.

Hearing BMW drivers talk sh*t about VW's

Hearing VW drivers talk sh*t about BMW's

Heaps of people were asking me when the next day is, haven't really thought about it yet but it will be round mid year, in the meantime you can go to Trackhack.co.nz for any updates, also chucked all the upcoming trackdays around nz on there.

Till then, lets see some more pics and vids

[HELLBM 1530]

I didn't get many battles. Everytime another Bimmer came close to me I was doing something else. Driver Training etc..

Thanks Dan for the support and advice offered to Jo in the Hellbm wagon. Certainly contributed to her rapidly improving times.

[Gotheschu 1]

Seeing a certain Blue X5 towing a blue e30 at the top of the bombays with a AA ute behind it.

f**ken cheap AA job done two days earlier to fix a brittle hose had gave up under pressure ( was assured by him it would hold )... only just got home now after a 5 hour wait for the tow truck... =(

Thanks a lot James, really enjoyed it. Can't wait for the next day! Will post my pics up in a minute.

Edited January 2, 2011 by Young Jack

[Gotheschu 1]

Edited January 2, 2011 by Young Jack