20th Cobra Nationals - pics, videos, updates

Donunder · #1 (**permalink**) 10-04-2013, 01:00 AM

OK who's going to be first with the opening day's news?

With no Queensland team in the footy finals we're expecting a big effort from the Canetoads at Wakefield Park.

spookypt · #2 (**permalink**) 10-04-2013, 02:58 AM

Ok ill start...

Yesterday was on off rainy showers.

Today...PERFECT. Never seen a better day at WP.

Carnage report.

Chunky - blown diff
Me - stuffed clutch
James and Loui - blown gearbox
James and Loui's mate - blown engine
Gav - lost his balancer bolt but is flying.
Geoff t - unofficial 1.01s
Gary h - not too far away
Paul g - very quick in the go cart
Paul's drb from Vic is doing 1.02 on crap Tyres
Ron's beating Wazza by 10 100ths

Not a lot of cars. 79 entrants in total I think.

Everyone seems to be enjoying themselves... And the weather is awesome!

byroncobra · #3 (**permalink**) 10-04-2013, 05:55 AM

Nice summary matty, you left off Tony's suspected bottom end bearing...he's on the trailer tomoz sadly.

Just back from the "meet n greet," where were you mate?

Wazza on the mike just warming up for tomorrows' sledging....is anyone safe?

Im yet to clean out the grass clippings from my teeth after a most scenic off on the fishhook.

Thanks to towmaster for scaring the ****e outa me in the trackmaster run....now i know how to make king cobra....

See ya tomorrow for more thrills

spookypt · #4 (**permalink**) 10-04-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by byroncobra

Nice summary matty, you left off Tony's suspected bottom end bearing...he's on the trailer tomoz sadly.

Just back from the "meet n greet," where were you mate?

Bugger, I didn't hear about Tony's woes. What a rate of attrition.

I spent last night being a dad as well as chasing a new clutch so I could try and pull the box and put a new one in today... Sadly no luck. Found one in Sydney but needed to get it yesty. Nothing open today!!!

Next year ill have a spare. And a bigger truck to fit all the spares in.

Ill do some volunteering today and tomoz and enjoy the weather. Sigh.

OZVENOM · #5 (**permalink**) 10-05-2013, 01:31 AM

Hi spook bummer about the clutch i have a spare at work but that figures.
bummer .sitting at home wishing i was there . enjoy the weekend and have a safe trip home all.

spookypt · #6 (**permalink**) 10-05-2013, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by OZVENOM

Hi spook bummer about the clutch i have a spare at work but that figures.
bummer .sitting at home wishing i was there . enjoy the weekend and have a safe trip home all.

We missed ya mate... Next year ey.

Ps bags that clutch... I wanna add it to my spares kit, box, drum, 20 ft container for next year!!!

Cobnut · #7 (**permalink**) 10-05-2013, 04:09 AM

Long time lurker, 1st time poster.....Attended the nats for the 2nd time as a spectator today and didnt disappoint. I dont as yet own a cobra so I can't chime in with hp & lap times, but am getting closer, and days like these just make me more determined.
Met forum legend Warren and his grey beast....very impressive.
Got up close with absolute pace wares......very impressive also.
But highlight for me & my 12yo son was the closeness of the viewing from the pit lane wall.....basked in glorious spring conditions I could've stayed there all day.
Congrats to all involved, those who have travelled for miles & not least the volunteers.....it was a real spectacle.
I'm sure with so many characters the evenings are a blast.
Certainly hope to join you one day in the not toooooo distant future!

Derek