Who's going to be having a go at the Lap Dash at Valla this year?
Never been but keen this year.
Its not Vella its Valla and go get yr licence
[Edited on 29-4-2003 by vw54]
speedster356 ·
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Lap dash at Valla
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/5672/lap-dash-at-valla
Craig Torrens ·
I will be there, its a fun track !(international go kart track)
:thumb
:thumb
amazer ·
I'm hoping, got everything crossed. Waiting for the tax cheque.
59 BUS ·
Dont forget you will need a CAMS licence!
2N is about $60
2NS is $97
S = Speed:o
2N is about $60
2NS is $97
S = Speed:o
vw54 ·
Would love to have a drive on the day Ben ???
speedster356 ·
If all goes to plan I will have the turbo Subi/Spyder and the 1916 Speedster.
Just need to arrange a tow car for the Spyder. Can't wait......
Just need to arrange a tow car for the Spyder. Can't wait......
shiftyvw ·
Never been to valla, Is this a suitable sort of track to have a spin on if youve never raced anything before?
Craig Torrens ·
good for first timers, it is a slow speed track.
amazer ·
Err it depends where you have it. Its mostly a slow track with tight corners. Most cars will understeer off rather than spin off in most places. I dont recall seeing any panel damage there although there is a dirt bank waiting for you if you lose a tank slapper off turn 1. Or like some clown with a white fastback who keeps on full power on wet grass after a lose you could be lucky not to hit the marshall area which is protected with tyres.
I think its a safe place for slower street cars but wouldnt go as far as guaranteeing that.
I think its a safe place for slower street cars but wouldnt go as far as guaranteeing that.
amazer ·
Trying not to upset some people, I think Ben Duries car is the best handling car i've seen there. Turns in and stays nice n flat. Better than pobjoys special, and better than my old mate jeff unwin. My thing is now oversteering like a demon on real tracks at real speeds so hopefully at valla I'll be neutral.
Grey 57 ·
Luv to have a bash in the Oval. But if I break it, it would be a long walk back to Melb. :thumb
Craig Torrens ·
I agree about the timing gear, surely a light beam wouldn't be too hard to set up.
vw54 ·
Got to talk Boris int oit... the car is ready to run.
Its only done the East coast rally so far... and went nice.
Its only done the East coast rally so far... and went nice.
BiX ·
My car was trying to tell me something when i broke a accel cable 5mins out of valla on the way to sydney for easter, so i will b there and racing, I know 2 or 3 other ppl at least from the club(vwdcq) want to run.
Peter Leonard ·
love to have a punt around the track and display my shonky driving😀
what kinda crap i gotta wade thru before i can do it?
anyone been thru all the rigmarole recently and knows what the setup bottom line is?
i need to join a cams affiliated club, like...
i need a class 'wot' license, worth 'wot'
and i need to sign up to race on the day... or before the day... where... how much.. etc
does it matter that i'll be running a highly futuristic 'all the wheels pointing diff directions' handling setup? or am i likely to be knocked back?
(it's sound, just handles like a bucket full of monkey brains)
ta, and much appreciation for anyone who's interested in seeing me make a fool outta myself 😎
what kinda crap i gotta wade thru before i can do it?
anyone been thru all the rigmarole recently and knows what the setup bottom line is?
i need to join a cams affiliated club, like...
i need a class 'wot' license, worth 'wot'
and i need to sign up to race on the day... or before the day... where... how much.. etc
does it matter that i'll be running a highly futuristic 'all the wheels pointing diff directions' handling setup? or am i likely to be knocked back?
(it's sound, just handles like a bucket full of monkey brains)
ta, and much appreciation for anyone who's interested in seeing me make a fool outta myself 😎
Peter Leonard ·
that bit about the monkey brains was a tad optimistic.. 😀
Mister Hoodjacks ·
Yeah, and better than an old Kombi with both driver's side wheels 2 foot in the air, ay!amazer wrote:Trying not to upset some people, I think Ben Duries car is the best handling car i've seen there. Turns in and stays nice n flat. Better than pobjoys special, and better than my old mate jeff unwin. My thing is now oversteering like a demon on real tracks at real speeds so hopefully at valla I'll be neutral.
Grey 57 ·
Yeah you are probably right Ben. As Peter has asked other than the cams license what else do I need. Any thing required on the car.
I dont have lap sash belts only laps. That gonna be a prob?
I dont have lap sash belts only laps. That gonna be a prob?
Mister Hoodjacks ·
Yeah, I'd like to have another run in my Oval, assuming I can get my new big donk in timeBen Durie wrote:Yes it is a safe and easy track with plenty of run off, even Grand-pas can do it !!
We need more competiters or its not worth running, it gets boring with just the few Hillclimb cars that run, in fact i think it should be pr-entries so we no the numbers and if its even worth going .
Get a cams licence ,join a club etc.
Surely we can get a few extra entries etc.
Dave I am willing to enter 3 cars, I'm sure the Pobjoys will run a few , how many will Vintage send to race ?
What about the rest , Richard etc ?
Lets see how many reply to this thread and then ask Donna for Pre-entries so may-be they can afford proper timing gear, please no stop watches.
Have not run our cars since King Edward Park so I'm keen to have a run.
regards
Ben
.:bounce
FARK only three months
Grey 57 ·
Just saw the bit about timing gear. With a mighty 39hp from my 1600DP on tap , I think you could time me with a sun dail.
Oopps thats single port.
[Edited on 29-4-2003 by Grey 57]
Oopps thats single port.
[Edited on 29-4-2003 by Grey 57]
Peter Leonard ·
geez hope it isn't raining...
*brings his egg timer just in case*
*brings his egg timer just in case*
shiftyvw ·
Count Me IN!
Anyone got details of the cams licence process etc???
Anyone got details of the cams licence process etc???
amazer ·
join CAMS affiliated car club
level 2 licence (just fill out form) $91
scrutineering should ask for fire extinguisher and secondary bonnet tie down. hood pins, belt anything
other than that, any roadworthy vehicle
oops and a helmet.
level 2 licence (just fill out form) $91
scrutineering should ask for fire extinguisher and secondary bonnet tie down. hood pins, belt anything
other than that, any roadworthy vehicle
oops and a helmet.
BiX ·
Having never raced at valla, this is what i assume from racing in hillclimbs lapsrints etc.
-U do need CAMS affilated club memebvership, VWDCQ, Holden sporting car club and the mgcar club in Qld etc. about $30 to $100 dollars.
-U can get a "day" lisence(or should be able to), and u use to be able to take the cost of the day lisence from a full lisence if u applied within a month. normally day lisence about $20ish dollars last time i checked.
-full 2s (2 speed) lisence $91 from cams, but get in a month or 2 early it can take a while.
-on the assumption the event is classed as a "speed event" u will need aust std approved helment(any motocycle helmet will meet the standards), ankle to wrist to neck non flamable clothing(overalls good), fire extinguisher in car. and the car must be road worthy. Eg not much play in steering, good brake pedal etc.
its all pretty basic. and once u have ur lisence, u go to more and more events😀
-U do need CAMS affilated club memebvership, VWDCQ, Holden sporting car club and the mgcar club in Qld etc. about $30 to $100 dollars.
-U can get a "day" lisence(or should be able to), and u use to be able to take the cost of the day lisence from a full lisence if u applied within a month. normally day lisence about $20ish dollars last time i checked.
-full 2s (2 speed) lisence $91 from cams, but get in a month or 2 early it can take a while.
-on the assumption the event is classed as a "speed event" u will need aust std approved helment(any motocycle helmet will meet the standards), ankle to wrist to neck non flamable clothing(overalls good), fire extinguisher in car. and the car must be road worthy. Eg not much play in steering, good brake pedal etc.
its all pretty basic. and once u have ur lisence, u go to more and more events😀
shiftyvw ·
I live in wollongong as well, any club you'd recomend?
BiX ·
forgot the second bonnet tie down, a belt works well
amazer ·
you liv ein wollongong?
DUDE!
Wollongong sporting car club.
They'll kill me for getting another VW in but hey, thats half the fun isnt it.
DUDE!
Wollongong sporting car club.
They'll kill me for getting another VW in but hey, thats half the fun isnt it.
shiftyvw ·
Sounds cool. Ill look into it.
speedster356 ·
kombi_kid ·
ive been practising at valla in the go karts so llllooooooooookkkkkkkkkkkkk out my bro is gonna have a go and maybe me!!!
do u need to have ur full licence cause ill only have my l's!!! but my bero his p's
cheers
rhys
do u need to have ur full licence cause ill only have my l's!!! but my bero his p's
cheers
rhys
amazer ·
you dont need any licence. YOu need to be 14 and have mummy's signature.
amazer ·
You could probably get it on the day. I assume Jan Munroe will be running it again, so probably you can join Kempsey District Car Club on the day and get a licence from her. Dont get a license before you need it. They last 12 months from date of issue so make the most of it.
amazer ·
ooops just looked at the form. Its changed. Before it had a tear off interim bit on the bottom, that you used while waiting for your card to come. Maybe that has changed.
If thats the case then I would apply 6 weeks before the event. I think they promise a 2 week turnaround but it is CAMS after all.
If thats the case then I would apply 6 weeks before the event. I think they promise a 2 week turnaround but it is CAMS after all.
Grey 57 ·
Whats the deal with seat belts.
I was told I couldnt go in a motorkhana down here cause I only have lap belts in the oval. ???
I was told I couldnt go in a motorkhana down here cause I only have lap belts in the oval. ???
amazer ·
ahh yes. lap sash minimum.
Grey 57 ·
Hmmm thought so.
Been thinking of getting new ones fitted, so maybe its time to get it done.
Been thinking of getting new ones fitted, so maybe its time to get it done.
Mister Hoodjacks ·
Yeah, until someone runs over it:cryCraig Torrens wrote:I agree about the timing gear, surely a light beam wouldn't be too hard to set up.
amazer ·
anything is better than the stop watch + 2 way radio they use at bathurst for caltex descent.
Hope it doesnt turn into a shit fight over timing irregularities. We can all just have fun cant we?
Hope it doesnt turn into a shit fight over timing irregularities. We can all just have fun cant we?
Baja Wes ·
I think that's asking a bit much there Chris :Pamazer wrote:We can all just have fun cant we?
speedster356 ·
That's all it is Chris, just some fun......
We're not racin for sheep stations.
😀
That's the Kiwi comin out in me now.
We're not racin for sheep stations.
😀
That's the Kiwi comin out in me now.
vw54 ·
Guys if we can keep STEPHEN n GEOFFERY of the track,,,, we might get a run inWe can all just have fun cant we?
then again we can always sit up on the HILL n drink the Case of CROWNIES... NICE who care about car racing ... ME
Craig Torrens ·
maybe drink the CROWNIES then race !!:beer:beer:jesus