RUNAMUCK Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 God I would love to do one. If only my car wasn't so far away from being track-able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 Bitches I have been thinking about organising an OS trackday, it may take a bit of frigging around to set dates and finalise costs etc, but I have been on a couple of these and they are truly awesome fun. Generally speaking you would need; 1. A car with reg and wof (or one with a motorsport logbook) 2. A legal helmet 3. Cotton overalls (at minimum) 4. A fire extinguisher attached to the chassis of the car. The cars need a short going over to check things like the battery fixing/bald tyres etc. I have been told that weekday track time is cheaper, but it the day and the cost ultimately depends on how many want to come along.... It has cost $80 - $100 for the day the previous times I have been. So who is keen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Given the numbers keen on the cruise, I can imagine getting enough people to such an event would be a doddle! Depending on timing and what I have available to use, I would potentially be keen to travel from Invercargill for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 ill be keen. will probably have some mates as well if outsiders are welcome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427carguy Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 keen as and a member of the car club so could maybe help out organising it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlownCorona Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Very keen on this, what constitutes a legal helmet? and if any help is needed im more than happy to do what i can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Keen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 Very keen on this, what constitutes a legal helmet? and if any help is needed im more than happy to do what i can. Has to have a NZ/Aus safety standard tag inside. Pretty much any motorcycle helmet sold new in NZ will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 ill be keen. will probably have some mates as well if outsiders are welcome? I think 25-30 cars would be about right - any more then it gets crowded/actual track time drops. I would like to think that there would be enough people interested to keep it within OS but if we need numbers to make it economical then for sure. Have been talking to the man who organises the Uni Motosoc track days, he is going to give me a run down of the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 sweet as man, yeh it would be sweet if we could keep is OS (then i wont look so slow haha). Yeh im part of motosoc. never been to a trackday tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 There is one on the 9th of august - am hoping to tag along to that as part of the learnings for the OS one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horse25 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I'm keen, when they check for battery fixings etc, do they check for rust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 good man. Id be all about an OS one, not so much hanging about with all the civics/integras and what not with usually rule the motosoc ones haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 I'm keen, when they check for battery fixings etc, do they check for rust? It is really up to the organiser, but if it has a legit WOF there should be no problem. I can vouch for the fact that track days are fucking tough on cars, so if you take a shitter out then it will break and you will have wasted your time. Brake fade is a major issue on road cars when on the track, so that and the suspension is what needs to be in top nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty_leppa Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 keen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlownCorona Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I assume there are basic rules like no passing on corners? let faster people go past easy on straights etc..? im keen but wont be pushing the car too hard and really don't want more dents to fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 I assume there are basic rules like no passing on corners? let faster people go past easy on straights etc..? im keen but wont be pushing the car too hard and really don't want more dents to fix Bang on the money there, it will not be a race day - all of the above would apply. Just as fast as you want to go, no stupidity/pissing contest etc. The track days that I have been to the rules are that if the marshalls see anyone being a dick then they get black flagged and get a talking too. No one got black flagged when I was there though as everyone was sensible. If you have not done it before then I can probably organise driver training sessions, this is of great benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucan Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 If you are going to label it as an oldschool.co.nz day, it would pay to get approval from admin, and they may want to check over the rules an regs to ensure its up to scratch and no backlash to the club if anything were to go wrong. Otherwise you could just run it like the FLAWLES days were run, where its your day and its not associated with the club, you make up the rules, it is only advertised on here and members may be mostly from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 If it is an OS event then it needs to be organised somewhat by one of the mods or admin. KY is in SI but may be to busy to organise. We did have a few people in mind to be new mods in the SI area so perhaps a good first job haha. Any money MUST go via myself or Zep and the OS account... we have had trouble with people organising "OS" events in the past and it will not happen again. Otherwise do as Escorta says above. Cheers, Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anglia4 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 good man. Id be all about an OS one, not so much hanging about with all the civics/integras and what not with usually rule the motosoc ones haha I should be able to sort out the integras this time around got the mustang registered for the motosoc day, could keep up with the type r's in my golf, should piss all over them in the muzzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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