Track day at Wakefield 05/08/2004

[QD180]

Hi guys,

Hi Peeps,

I Own a MY 206 Gti 180 and am going to Wakefield race track on the 05/08/2004... joined by a couple of friends... (hopefully RedRhino with his Steed Stivo)

Love the forum even if i dont own a Stivo (almost bought one though hehe)

I know its late notice but should make for a great day...

Safe controlled environment and not bad value... No Cops!!! No fines :D :D :D

check out http://www.wakefieldpark.com.au/site/frameset.cfm

Cost

$80 for 9-4 track use

$40 for Wakefield Clubcomp Licence valid for 12 months

plus helmet hire if you havent got one

Helmet hire available for $20 per day with a $50 Deposit.

Ive got my own woohoo!!!!

Lets bring out the Toys and drive them the way they were ment to be driven....Hard

No booking required just arrive and drive.....

I know its a work day but you can suerly get a certificate (sick that is) or just dissapear from work...really who will notice B)

Hope to see anyone from the forum there.....

That goes for you too "RedRhino"

Peace out

[QD180]

Opps forgot....

We can meet up at Liverpool Maccas (its the one next to the Shell service station)

Hume hwy @ 7ish mmm early :P :P :P

[Toohey]

Hey QD180,

I would definately be keen, the notice is a little too short this time though. Let us know if and when you head back to Wakefield and I'll organise a few blokes to cruise up from Canberra.

[QD180]

I know it was late :P

Only found out that could get the day off and had a few mates on annual leave so it was a spur of the moment thing

Definantly Next time we head down to Wakefield i'll be posting earlier to get a healthy turnout....

Hope a few can mkae it this time though

[Screaminrolla]

i might come down, will most likely be watching only though

[QD180]

kewl :D :D :D

Look out for the Blue 206

[QD180]

Well.....i made it with no real Drama's (apart from running clean off at turn 8) on the very 1st warm up lap mind you :headbang:

Screaming rolla came down to check out the festivities and to take some photos. (hope you can post once you get the chance)

I couldnt talk Red Rhino into coming but hay next time.... :P

The 180 handle's like a train on rails :banana:

With progressive rear end slide and minor understeer!!!! :)

Power down and esp off the car has just the right amount of HP's all 180 of them to really challenge your skills....

The car really doesnt need anymore power!!! there was times when the power did overwhelm the tyres....

Now Lap times :) :) :)

I had 5 sessions throughout the day and slowly worked my best time down to a 1m15...... (hand timed at the start/finish line)

Ive never been on the track in a car (plently of times on a bike) so i think based on the lap time records on the wakefield web page the little Pug on "Fairly" worn road Pirellis did pretty well for itself :joker:

Heres somwe times from the site...

GT Production Cars B Nathan Thomas 1:10.1863

06/05/2001 Honda Integra Type-R

National Class Bikes Production Superbike Murray Clarke 1:03.49 04/03/01 1000 Yamaha R1

Mirage Warren Luff 1:10.0956 29/10/2000 Mitsubishi Marage

Porsche Cup GT3 Martin Wagg 1:03.7864 25/02/2001 Porsche GT3

Had heaps of fun

My buddies who where in a Prelude VTI and and Nissan 200SX where lapping roughly the same pace...

There was one lap when the 180 and 200SX dragged down the front straight neck and neck...the 180 can really keep up with Turbos hehe :wink2:

Next time though the 200SX stuffed its exit from the last turn onto the straight and i caught and passed him (much to my delight) by the start finish line......

Day was really fun and i hope that next time more can join the Fun

[MR22ZZ]

Nice work...

See how it compares to this weekends GTP and ProCar times.....

[ZEEROLLA]

I love GTP, will be glued to TV this weekend. Anyone know what time its showing on tele?

QD180, have you taken on a stock Type-R yet? I think they would be a great run for your money.

Zee

[QD180]

:D No not yet....... havent had the pleasure....

Too be honest dont see too many on the roads

On a track i doubt there would be a massive difference on the street if the Type R was stock its would be real interesting (i haven modified mine)

[Screaminrolla]

here are a couple of pics, sorry it took so long been a bit lazy ;)

[MR22ZZ]

so was the GTP Ferarri on track the same time as you guys?

Nice shots...

[Screaminrolla]

na the ferarri was running round with a porche and some open wheelers

[ZEEROLLA]

How did the GTI 180 go against the Prelude?

[Screaminrolla]

the 180 was pretty quick round the corners and not to bad in a straight line, they were fairly even the prelude had a bit more down the straight but it only went out for two sessions as it was using a fair bit of oil and he had none to replace it

[ZEEROLLA]

the 180 was pretty quick round the corners and not to bad in a straight line, they were fairly even the prelude had a bit more down the straight but it only went out for two sessions as it was using a fair bit of oil and he had none to replace it

When is it your turn mate to show em Stivo power!? :P I reckon it will be a very exciting battle after watching Leanne Ferrier in GTP yesterday.

[Screaminrolla]

very soon once i get my suspension sorted ill be down there giving the sportivo hell ;)

[QD180]

Yeah more next time the merrier.....

It would be very interesting with most of the cars only being separated my a few Kw...Plus a lot of fun and should i say bragging rights :P :P

[QD180]

Hi guys,

We'll be headin down to the park again on the 05/10/2004 day after the long weekend monday

Anyone else interested feel free to come along :D

[Screaminrolla]

im keen theres a good chance ill be there giving the sportivo a go :D

[QD180]

im keen theres a good chance ill be there giving the sportivo a go  :D

Good O!!!

Id be very interested to see how it goes with the mods youve done to it!!!

Also I got a CCD Camera and its up and running....ive attachted it inside the car and can relocate to front or rear views,,,should make for some great footage...

Gave it a test run yeterday and its heaps better then having someone hold the camera in the car (deerrrr)

Hope to see ya there

just keep an eye on this link thread for any updates

Cheers

Id be very interested to see how it goes with the mods youve done to it!!!

Also I got a CCD Camera and its up and running....ive attachted it inside the car and can relocate to front or rear views,,,should make for some great footage...

Gave it a test run yeterday and its heaps better then having someone hold the camera in the car (deerrrr)

Hope to see ya there

just keep an eye on this link thread for any updates

Cheers

[ZEEROLLA]

GOOO THE STIVO!!!

[QD180]

Hey Zeerolla you coming too B)

I think you should :D

BTW no to confuse ppl this track day will be on the

05/10/2004

Ignor the thread starter date (05/08/2004 last time we went) as i was too lazy to create new one :P

[QD180]

Bump

Reminder for guys interested

Its next tuesday

Meet @ 7.30am liverpool maccas on hume hwy (next to shell servo)

or

meet at the track

See yous there :D

[Screaminrolla]

Hey ill be getting on the hume at narellan road so i might see you on the way down if not at the track cant wait :D :D :D