Qld Track Day!

[400TT]

I had a ball. Did some marshalling, worked on the start line, kept myself busy enough all day.

Also took my partner for a flog around the short track in the number 47 harrison. She seemed to be very glad to get out.

My brother also took me for a quick ride. Didn't seem like he held back much, lets just say that life was really interesting for a few moments there.

[07cob]

Originally Posted by 400TT

Also took my partner for a flog around the short track in the number 47 harrison. She seemed to be very glad to get out.

Craig

How is her neck? I watched you from the start line. That clutch is awefully quick!!!

GeoF

[400TT]

Originally Posted by 07cob

Craig

How is her neck? I watched you from the start line. That clutch is awefully quick!!!

GeoF

Yeah, Lee did complain about that. Wasn't the best launch. Nothing subtle about that clutch, you've just got to drop it. The new lightened flywheel is also causing havoc with the idle as well, lack of most of the time, so all up a pain to get moving. My brother also made a mess of getting the car moving when it was my turn as passenger, so glad I wasn't the only one.

The clutch is great out on the track though, gear changes are a snap though, you just don't realise how soggy & slow normal clutches are. Lee also complained about when the car came on boost. My brother doesn't have that problem, he just keeps it on boost all the time.

[spookypt]

HI all... Well what a great day! I managed to do about 25 odd laps and use 50 litres of fuel! No I don't have a leak but 8Tb's are thirsty when your pushing the go peddle to the floor all the time! I really enjoyed "trying" to keep up with the fast guys...Wazza, Pete, Ash, Paul, Ivye (Spell) and Co but was really only a little spec in their rear view mirrors. I had a ball running behind Ozvenom (aka OB1 to me) learning about the Morgan Parks race lines. It all takes time and practice but I am learning! The car had a few little selector issues which I am guessing the clutch needs a blead but aside from that it went great! The only down side was it was a hot day and I have no doubt in winter it would be even more enjoyable. Got a few showers driving up and a few coming back but the NEW BLING TRAILER worked a treat and A/C, SADE and the comfy confines of my ute made for a lovely relaxing trip!

Thanks to everyone for giving me advice on the day. I am keen to learn and I soak up all the offers of help and advice. Special thanks to Wazza Club Pres and Warwick for organising and also to Scotty for teaching the novice a few more tricks...



SpookyPT

P.S. Karen sorry for being so rude and not saying goodbye. Was great seeing you and Phil up here and we all know that it was a NSW stealth mission to see how us QLD's do it up here! Phil, take it easy mate and enjoy all that healthy food!!! See you both again real soon!

P.S.S. Thanks also in advance to Chris and Ivye (spell) from the wonderful PITSTOP LODGE for putting me up and building Scotty his own sleeping 1/4's for the next trip... Nuff said on that one!

P.S.S.S. Anyone keen for a new trophy class at the Nats this year. Best tow rig and TRAILER! Come on I have a chance at winning this one!!!????

[Rebel1]

Matt, great post really sounds like you had a great time.

I hope Phil and Karen enjoyed their visit up here to check out us Queenslanders.

Now Matt, what's this about sleeping quarters for Scotty. Was he in the dog house..........again?. I did give a hint in a previous post about the Abby of the roses but I don't think Scotty would have got a good nights sleep in an old nunnery.

Sounds like it was a great day.

[spookypt]

Les, lets just say that my good mate Scotty has special sleeping requirements....

He tends to let everyone know throughout the night that he is sleeping VERY soundly while we all stay awake listening!

God bless him....

SpookyPT

[Rebel1]

Ahhhhhhhhh, gotcha Matt..........take pegs and a cork next time mate.

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