Tailem Bend Motorsport Park (South Australia)

[whitels1ss]

S.A. 1/4 mile Street Meet Coming Soon!
Tailem Bend are holding their 1st street meeting Sunday 21st August,


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"More Info Steet Meet...timed side by side 1/4 mile test and tune day all welcome BUT please no comp cars(sorry guys not this time).Also PLEASE no cars faster then 10 sec quarters

starts 9am finishes 4pm
Come up test your cars

You WILL need....helmet...long pants...covered shoes...long sleaves
More info to follow...such as cost to enter and where to enter...u MUST pre enter and numbers will be limited so everyone gets plenty of runs in for the day.

MORE INFO TO COME :) STAY TUNED!! "


http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=159750910744678&id=159511450768624#!/event.php?eid=135155086561636

[evlss1]

sounds good! keep us updated :goodjob:

[HSV99er]

Does sound good. Hopefully my latest round of mods are done and I'm back on my feet by then:bawl:

[whitels1ss]

I reckon we should get a few guys from the forum out there.:)

[Toddler78]

youve been in talks with the guy Ed, whats the entry price? I know you were telling him to drop it.

[whitels1ss]

youve been in talks with the guy Ed, whats the entry price? I know you were telling him to drop it.
He is not the manager there anymore, I have not spoken with him today but he is still very involved and I think he is running this as a private rental (himself) to get things off the ground.
(That was his intentions when I spoke to him the other day.)
They have full intentions of re-doing the entire strip to top specs (brand new concrete strip etc.) and I understand they have the money and backing to get it done in the near future.:goodjob:
I will phone you and let you know when I have spoken to him again.

[BradSV8]

Will there be any track prep?

[Martin_D]

The strip surface is pretty good. If you have a car with half decent grip its not too bad. One of our customers ran 11.6 at Heathcote (slicks) and 12.0 at Tailem (Achilles road tyres), so its not poor at all. The good part is that having a new untried surface there are plenty more pages to go into the book of excuses.....

[Martin_D]

Thats a WK Statesman by the way......turbo

Plenty of folks just smashed the throttle and smoked it down the whole track an complained of grip, they would have been the same ones to do it at a prepped strip as well.

[BradSV8]

Not making excuses Martin just asking a question that's all. If I have the yellow sticker off in time I'll come up for a run just wanna know if it's gunna be worth the effort of filling up the gas bottles or not. If there is no track prep it will be a waste of time using the gas.

[whitels1ss]

This was put up on "Street Machine S.A." Website this morning.


http://smasa.com.au/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=50c043b8c7365e9e75515e4009319e 3d&topic=2891.0


"Cross off anything you have planned for Sunday 21st August,

Tailem Bend Motorsport Park will be holding a Test & Tune Drag Day between 9am and 4pm.

Scrutineering from 6:30am to 9am.

Drivers - $65 inc day license and one Pit Crew
Public - $10

More details and entry forms to follow, entry numbers will be limited to make sure everyone gets plenty of runs."

[RRR888]

This was put up on "Street Machine S.A." Website this morning.



"Cross off anything you have planned for Sunday 21st August,

Tailem Bend Motorsport Park will be holding a Test & Tune Drag Day between 9am and 4pm.

Scrutineering from 6:30am to 9am.

Drivers - $65 inc day license and one Pit Crew
Public - $10

More details and entry forms to follow, entry numbers will be limited to make sure everyone gets plenty of runs."

Ah this sounds promising!

Hopefully the winter weather holds out for the day !

[Toddler78]

very promising

[MISS VY]

Sounds promising, good to finally see some positive progress for an SA 1/4 mile strip.
It will be nice not having to travel interstate for a change if it all goes ahead :)

[ClubbyLs1]

Sounds like a great day to watch, learn and meet people from the forum..
If im here, I would love to come along.

[RRR888]

Yeah fingers crossed this is the start of some regular meets.

[scrabet]

oh this sucks why couldnt they do this when i still has my ss :( mite head up for a look anyway

[whitels1ss]

Just saw this on facebook

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tailem-Bend-Motorsport-Park/159511450768624#!/event.php?eid=245325788814897

[BradSV8]

Just heard a rumor that it will be changed to 1/8th mile, and there will be no track prep.

[whitels1ss]

There is certainly going to be no track prep but as far as I know it is still 1/4 mile.
They have only ever run 1/4 mile there, never run 1/8th mile in the past.:confused:
I just rang one of the bosses down there and I am waiting for him to call me back just to confirm your rumour Brad.:)

[MR 1JZ]

VERY KEEN FOR THIS!!!1111juan

[BradSV8]

There is certainly going to be no track prep but as far as I know it is still 1/4 mile.
They have only ever run 1/4 mile there, never run 1/8th mile in the past.:confused:
I just rang one of the bosses down there and I am waiting for him to call me back just to confirm your rumour Brad.:)

No worries, I heard it will be 1/8th and ANDRA will involved. If this is the case this will be a good thing....

[whitels1ss]

No worries, I heard it will be 1/8th and ANDRA will involved. If this is the case this will be a good thing....

I won't waste my time if it is a 1/8th track.
I think they are trying to get people to book in, enter and pay some time before the day goes ahead
and I reckon that will be hard enough work in the middle of winter to start with.
If it is 1/8th mile I reckon that would just top it off for a massive fail! :vpo:
Hey it's not going to be prepped, it's just a timed test and tune day,
ANDRA have refused to get involved with what Tailem Bend are trying to do in the past so I doubt if they are getting involved in this one. :)



B.T.W. Street Machine website had an update yesterday confirming it is 1/4 mile and I have just spoken to one of the guys involved and he told me it was still 1/4 mile as far as he knew.
Fingers crossed!

[VZMaloo183]

SA already has an 1/8 mile track, no need for another one. Tailem Bend will definatly be a 1/4 mile...

[Martin_D]

Getting to run in the wet last time was awesome. Cant get that at an ANDRA track!
Regardless its a good fun day if nothing else. Count me in :)

[VZMaloo183]

Yeah those first couple runs were hilarious, especially the times recorded. But it was a great day to go out there let loose and have a blast.

[Martin_D]

First couple of runs were hairy for sure, but fun - its all about car control and drive to the conditions :)
By the end of the day though the track was quite quick, around 3 - 5 tenths off Heathcote depending on the combo, and how well you could pedal it
Case in Point: Turbo WK - 11.8 on slicks at Heathcote, 12.2 on its daily driven tyres at Tailem.

[whitels1ss]

UPDATE... THEY JUST HAVE CONFIRMED IT IS GOING TO BE 1/8th mile NOT 1/4 mile! :flipoff:

[Martin_D]

- S O F T -
Still give plenty of folks a chance to run 7s and 8s though.
Me, I've got the lawn to mow that day instead now :)

[whitels1ss]

Me, I've got the lawn to mow that day instead now :)
Yeah, I just remembered I will have to tidy my sock drawer that day.:eyes:

[VendeTTR]

I'll just keep on driving past tailem to Heathcote then I guess

[BradSV8]

I dont understand why so many people are against 1/8th mile racing? Have any of you guys that are complaining actually tried it? We need to support this otherwise we will end up with nothing in this state.....

[Martin_D]

I suppose because one of the reasons that 1/8th mile racing exists in the first place (other than somewhere for under 14 kids to race those little rail things) is to Test and Tune the 60 foot of the car for proper 1/4 mile racing if that kind of thing floats your boat.

Now Tailem offers no proper launch pad, and no 60 foot timing to help with setup making it useless for chassis development, but we know this. Now also one of the actual thrills of the place that made it worth the hours drive - being able to stick it to the car in the top - is now gone. Drag racing is often boring enough at 400 metres, and even though the surface is a little more challenging at Tailem its not worth driving 100km and paying $100 or so to have a squirt across 200m IMO

If thats what 'drag racing' is to become in SA, who wants it?
Dont we already have 3 proper ANDRA timed 60 foot measuring small tracks in SA for those that like the short 1/8th version of the game?
As for supporting SA Drag Racing I dont remember seeing too many off this thread at the 'Fathers Day' 400m run last year (only one other from this thread I believe)

[whitels1ss]

I suppose because one of the reasons that 1/8th mile racing exists in the first place (other than somewhere for under 14 kids to race those little rail things) is to Test and Tune the 60 foot of the car for proper 1/4 mile racing if that kind of thing floats your boat.

Now Tailem offers no proper launch pad, and no 60 foot timing to help with setup making it useless for chassis development, but we know this. Now also one of the actual thrills of the place that made it worth the hours drive - being able to stick it to the car in the top - is now gone. Drag racing is often boring enough at 400 metres, and even though the surface is a little more challenging at Tailem its not worth driving 100km and paying $100 or so to have a squirt across 200m IMO

If thats what 'drag racing' is to become in SA, who wants it?
Dont we already have 3 proper ANDRA timed 60 foot measuring small tracks in SA for those that like the short 1/8th version of the game?
As for supporting SA Drag Racing I dont remember seeing too many off this thread at the 'Fathers Day' 400m run last year (only one other from this thread I believe)

Agreed 100% Martin. :goodjob:

[MR 1JZ]

ive done 1/8th mile...ill be busy washing my hair on the 21st now

[BradSV8]

All valid points Martin but it's all we have ATM and in my opinion it's still fun. After all everything happens in the first 200m anyway the 2nd half of the track you just sit there and steer the car. If we don't support the local 1/8 th mile stuff then we will never get a full 1/4 mile track. As far as I'm concerned if people don't go and make excuses they have no right to complain about Adelaide not having a track. Even if we did have a track those same people would still be making excuses.......

[VZMaloo183]

Tailem so far was the only place(other than AIR) in SA to have a 1/4 mile track there and running, which was a great start and you would just expect it to grow from there and improve as time went on which is what SA needs. Now having a 1/8 mile track backed by ANDRA, unless millions of dollars are put into this site it will remain 1/8 mile just like the 2 or 3 others we have in the state. I just think it was SA’s last hope of building a great track for the quarter…

[whitels1ss]

All valid points Martin but it's all we have ATM and in my opinion it's still fun. After all everything happens in the first 200m anyway the 2nd half of the track you just sit there and steer the car. If we don't support the local 1/8 th mile stuff then we will never get a full 1/4 mile track. As far as I'm concerned if people don't go and make excuses they have no right to complain about Adelaide not having a track. Even if we did have a track those same people would still be making excuses.......
Yeah, some good points Brad, but the other side of the argument is that we want 1/4 mile not 1/8th mile and if we accept this and support this we might never get any more? :confused:
Hey I and lots of other guys I know would like to take their street cars and see what they can run down the quarter mile.
This won't do that. :)

[Martin_D]

As far as I'm concerned if people don't go and make excuses they have no right to complain about Adelaide not having a track. Even if we did have a track those same people would still be making excuses.......

A successful 1/8th mile application wont necessarily grow into a 1/4 application. I can think of four tracks - Whyalla, Mildura, Penola, and Portland that all back this up. Point is 1/4 mile racing is a different sport that requires a different type of car to be successful and the two cannot be confused. There is no sensation of speed in the 1/8th with a road car, what do most of them get to 140km/h?

As far as supporting the track, I supported AIR to the tune of thousands of dollars - paid sponsorship money to put our name on the walls there - so the Wednesday nights could run (which hardly anyone went to as interest in Drag Racing in SA was dead in the water at that stage and obviously still is). Attended over 50 street meets as an entrant, and raced there the last time the track ran. I also entered and ran at the first Tailem Bend 400m. It was fine. I support 400m racing. I hope you dont complain about not having a track Brad, as I never saw you at any of these meetings, maybe you were there.

200m racing doesnt interest me. We already have four tracks around the place that do that - and better. At least in some of the bigger hillclimbs in SA - Alma and the Lakes - you can legally crack 200km/h and need some brave pills to compete, not NoDoz. If you want a 400m track, then dont run at the 200m version. Vote with your feet, as IMO supporting short track events will only ever lead to more short track events as local history has so far proven :teach:

Having said all that I do wish the organisers the best of luck, running any event takes time and effort. Its just not for me.

[HSV99er]

IMO they could be using this time (winter) better by prepping the track and setting up the timing gear etc. instead of running half arsed meets. I don't see there rush unless they're holding these meets to raise money for the track. I'd just hate for people to attend these meets to be unimpressed and not return in the future.

[Martin_D]

First one was OK.
Plenty of cars ran good times over the 400 metres. Record kind of times in fact. The track was good enough for flat 11s in the right street car :)
It was also organised by the Sporting Car Club of SA (the oldest and most established car club in the state) and under CAMS rulings.

[BradSV8]

Martin I do complain about Adelaide not having a track but at the same time I support the local ANDRA 1/8 th mile tracks. I am at every event whether it's whyalla, mildura etc etc. I have never seen you at any of these events......

[BradSV8]

From what I hear they still want Tailem bend to be a 1/4. I think at this point in time due to the lack of safety barriers and the poor track surface the insurance/andra will not support side by side 1/4 mile racing. From what I can gather they want to get some events happening so we have somewhere to go. Once the track issues have been fixed I'm sure they will go back to a 1/4 mile event.
There is nothing wrong with 1/8th mile racing, the doorslammers have their own 1/8th mile series and they love it. Also Darren Morgan races his top fuel car at Mildura aswell. At any given meet at whyalla or mildura etc etc there is always a good showing of super sedan, super street, blown outlaws and modified as well as a few others.

[Martin_D]

Martin I do complain about Adelaide not having a track but at the same time I support the local ANDRA 1/8 th mile tracks. I am at every event whether it's whyalla, mildura etc etc. I have never seen you at any of these events......

You wont see me at these events. I have no interest in 200m racing. Other car activities excite more :)
The fascination wih side by side racing blows me away. The reality is that in most instances you never see your competitor since they are behind you, or watch the make a dot in the distance in front of you. Its a shame the racing gets cut in half to accomodate this.

P.S. Tailem Bend does not have a poor surface. The base asphalt there is better and more tractive than some of the so called drag strips in this country. Take this from someone thats run an 11 at Tailem in their daily.

[klink]

Looks like it could be a fun day out.

It would be better if they have somee 60ft timing in place as that will at least give some people who have raced at heathcote and whyalla some comparison.

Something is better than nothing close to the city.

I would like to see a 1/4 track as much as the next person for people to go and play on rather than the streets, but if they dont get sufficient support we may never see a 1/4mile as the powers that be wont see itt as a viable investment.

I hope that those that can afford to do it at the moment support it i for one am not in a financial position to do it, otherwise i would probly give it a go for some fun.

[Slowaz]

After all everything happens in the first 200m anyway the 2nd half of the track you just sit there and steer the car.

Im sorry but half the fun is winding your car right out.... Not to mention loading your car up in the top of 3rd and 4th is far more demanding and a true test of your equipment.

[BradSV8]

Im sorry but half the fun is winding your car right out.... Not to mention loading your car up in the top of 3rd and 4th is far more demanding and a true test of your equipment.

On the 1/8th I am right on the limiter in 3rd, I don't think it is worth travelling another 4+ hrs just to grab 1 more gear. As far as testing equipment goes if it's gunna break it will break regardless if it's on the 1/8th or 1/4. A shit combo will always be a shit combo if anything it is amplified in 1/8th mile racing where reaction times and consistancy are everything...
As I said before it's all we have at the moment like it or not, its a cheap weekend of fun v's travelling interstate with all the added costs.

[whitels1ss]

Entry Forms available now with this link.

http://www.smasa.com.au/documents/TailemBend_Nomination_form.pdf

[evlss1]

disappointing that it has been reduced to an 1/8th mile event but what can you do? would like to see what my car would do over the 1/4 and if it would be as consistant as it is over the 1/8th mile. i am working the weekend this is scheduled so here's hoping the next might be extended to a 1/4 mile event!

for the knockers of the 1/8th mile, i say support what you have! be it at Tailem Bend, Whyalla or Coonawarra. if you don't go because the length has been reduced then you don't deserve a track full stop

[Martin_D]

for the knockers of the 1/8th mile, i say support what you have! be it at Tailem Bend, Whyalla or Coonawarra. if you don't go because the length has been reduced then you don't deserve a track full stop

To turn up and support cutting the track back from 400m last time out to 200m this time out is sending totally the wrong message for those that want 1/4 mile racing in this state. If its your cup of tea, then good for you - its not for everyone, and if 200m is the future then I am one of many that dont care whether we have a track at all :teach:

There are - much - more exciting things to do in cars in SA IMO :cool:

[Slowaz]

On the 1/8th I am right on the limiter in 3rd, I don't think it is worth travelling another 4+ hrs just to grab 1 more gear. As far as testing equipment goes if it's gunna break it will break regardless if it's on the 1/8th or 1/4. A shit combo will always be a shit combo if anything it is amplified in 1/8th mile racing where reaction times and consistancy are everything...
As I said before it's all we have at the moment like it or not, its a cheap weekend of fun v's travelling interstate with all the added costs.

This isnt about travelling another 4 hours. This is about having a full 1/4 mile track / event cut back to 1/8 mile.


for the knockers of the 1/8th mile, i say support what you have! be it at Tailem Bend, Whyalla or Coonawarra. if you don't go because the length has been reduced then you don't deserve a track full stop

They are going backwards not forwards. There has been promises of fully timed 1/4 mile DRAG racing at Tailem Bend..... Supporting it as an 1/8th sends the wrong message in my opinion.

P.S. I was at the first 1/4 mile event they held at Tailem in 2010. Racing and supporting it.

[solid]

No half ass boring 1/8 mile for me either. I wont be out there. If it was 1/4 mile then yes I definitely would attend.

[Toddler78]

I like corners.

on the upside you can turn off at the 200m point and have a bit of fun on the skidpan:stick:

[klink]

Entry Forms available now with this link.

http://www.smasa.com.au/documents/TailemBend_Nomination_form.pdf

well obviously they dont want people to go.

as most cars that would go are not legally roadworthy once modified unless they have engineering done.

[whitels1ss]

well obviously they dont want people to go.

as most cars that would go are not legally roadworthy once modified unless they have engineering done.
No that's not it, they are just concerned about brakes, seat belts, battery mounting, and other "safety" stuff.
They have said they don't care about dropping exhausts etc.:)
Hey Paul, I'm going to go and have a look, are you going?

[VendeTTR]

Just read on their Facebook page,

"1/8 Sprint Practice 21 August 2011
Just a reminder that this event is for road registrable vehicles (any vehicles with defects will not be allowed to run). It is aimed at vehicles that run above 7.7 (due to ANDRA requirements - licence etc). If you run a time below 7.7 you will be asked to adjust all other runs to be greater that 7.7"

Seriously do they want some support or not?

CAMS did a better job last year with the 400m sprints imo.

[Martin_D]

Are they supplying NoDoz to keep the drivers awake.....:lol:
Looks like the Sporting Car Club of SA have a much bigger set of pineapples than ANDRA

[solid]

Just read on their Facebook page,

"1/8 Sprint Practice 21 August 2011
Just a reminder that this event is for road registrable vehicles (any vehicles with defects will not be allowed to run). It is aimed at vehicles that run above 7.7 (due to ANDRA requirements - licence etc). If you run a time below 7.7 you will be asked to adjust all other runs to be greater that 7.7"

Seriously do they want some support or not?

CAMS did a better job last year with the 400m sprints imo.

With bullshit rules like that, I doubt anyone will attend :jerk:

[whitels1ss]

Just come home, was quite a good day up there.
I only watched today, who else went out? :)

[whitels1ss]

Saw a few cars running 7.5 and under, there was a silver-grey TT HSV Coupe 6.0 litre (Willall tuned) running which did a 7.6 just before I left, they just spoke to him quickly, it seemed like they were just going through the motions and not overly concerned. They told him he could run again.

[vessls3]

i went to its good to see some racing here but i dont no how long it will last only 1/8 mile with no track prep it was more like a powerskid comp than the drags i wont be racing there till they get there act together il just keep going to whyalla and racing at least the track is killa .if they got a heap of money together and put a killa 1/4 mile track then they might see something happen till then if they leave it 1/8 i think people who are serious will just keep going to whyalla and mildura or traveling interstate to 1/4 mile tracks people who are serious about the sport is who they should be chasing not the weekend warriors that they are targeting at present just my view

[BradSV8]

I was out there today. Was a good day, I'm not sure what the quickest time was but there was a yellow xr6 t that was running 7.2 ish and a white xt which was running 7.3's. Running under 7.70 was no problem as long as you had an Andra ss license. 1 red 4 door lh Torana got told too put it back on the trailer due to running a sub 7 pass I suspect but that was also a comp car even tho he claimed it was a streeter......

[RRR888]

I was out there today. Was a good day, I'm not sure what the quickest time was but there was a yellow xr6 t that was running 7.2 ish and a white xt which was running 7.3's. Running under 7.70 was no problem as long as you had an Andra ss license. 1 red 4 door lh Torana got told too put it back on the trailer due to running a sub 7 pass I suspect but that was also a comp car even tho he claimed it was a streeter......

Hey guys,

As a rule of thumb, how fast is a 7.70 1/8th mile pass relevant to the 1/4 mile?

Cheers

[HEKYEH]

Hey guys,

As a rule of thumb, how fast is a 7.70 1/8th mile pass relevant to the 1/4 mile?

Cheers

It depends on the car and other factors...but a 7.70 1/8th mile would give you a sub 12 sec pass...perhaps low 11s roughly. It's quick...but it's not earth shattering...

[scott w]

i think you need a super street license quicker than 7.7 over the 1/8th and 11.99 on the 1/4 at an andra track that is

[whitels1ss]

Hey guys,

As a rule of thumb, how fast is a 7.70 1/8th mile pass relevant to the 1/4 mile?

Cheers


Here is a link to one of the conversion charts on the web, on this one it says 7.70 1/8th mile = a 12.01 1/4 mile

http://www.fl-thirdgen.org/quartermileconversion.html

[VendeTTR]

Here is a link to one of the conversion charts on the web, on this one it says 7.70 1/8th mile = a 12.01 1/4 mile

http://www.fl-thirdgen.org/quartermileconversion.html

I've done a 7.70 which ended up being a 12.0

I went out for a look yesterday, wasn't overly impressed but it was a good day for a drive out there.

[RRR888]

Here is a link to one of the conversion charts on the web, on this one it says 7.70 1/8th mile = a 12.01 1/4 mile

http://www.fl-thirdgen.org/quartermileconversion.html

Ah cool, cheers!

[BradSV8]

Here are the photos from the weekend.

http://hightorquephotos.smugmug.com/Other/Tailem-Bend-Motorsport-Park/18659937_DHxW9D#1442601905_5WKFHbs

[VZMaloo183]

More 1/8 mile racing in Adelaide.

http://racingonn.com.au/

[Toddler78]

More 1/8 mile racing in Adelaide.

http://racingonn.com.au/


Like I said on another forum, they would want to pull their fingers out AIR has bits missing in the bitumun so it needs resurfacing before anything happens - they havent managed to do it in the last 6 years, highly doubtful they can do it in 6 months

edit

http://www.nearmap.com/?ll=-34.7001,138.564754&z=20&t=h&nmd=20110424

heres a link to the condition of the track from april this year - apparently the track was resurfaced 2 years ago but a picture doesnt lie

[RRR888]

According to the ANDRA site,

" ANDRA National Operations Manager, Brenton Myers has confirmed that work has already commenced to address the upgrading and maintenance works necessary for compliance with ANDRA Track Specifications.

Once all necessary improvements are complete a thorough facility inspection will be conducted, subject to compliance, an ANDRA Track Licence will be issued to Racing ONN Promotions in readiness for ANDRA sanctioned events to proceed, initially over the 1/8th mile. "


http://www.andra.com.au/latest-news/announcements/1224-drag-racing-returns-to-adelaide-international-raceway.html

[BradSV8]

Yep here are some closer pics

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj168/bradsv8/21032009_001_.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj168/bradsv8/21032009_002_.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj168/bradsv8/21032009_003_.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj168/bradsv8/21032009_004_.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj168/bradsv8/21032009_005_.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj168/bradsv8/21032009_007_.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj168/bradsv8/21032009_009_.jpg

There is a lot of work too do. The track needs to be fixed, walls need to be touched up and re painted aswell as general maintenance around the place and something should be done with that shit hole tunnel running under the track too....

[evlss1]

haha i recognize those pics!

were they the ones i took Brad? as they look identical to those i took 2 years ago

[Martin_D]

Here is something good coming up in Adelaide in a couple of weeks time to take everyones mind off drag racing. Known as 'real racing' its a fair bit harder on the car, but is a superbly organised series. Bigger than 1/8th mile too :)
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o56/cattc001/cattc001a/TAFLYERR4-Medium.jpg

[DOUGHY]

sounds good:jester:




Here is something good coming up in Adelaide in a couple of weeks time to take everyones mind off drag racing. Known as 'real racing' its a fair bit harder on the car, but is a superbly organised series. Bigger than 1/8th mile too :)
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o56/cattc001/cattc001a/TAFLYERR4-Medium.jpg

[whitels1ss]

Well the place has changed hands & the new owner is looking on having it fully upgraded this year.

"A lot of people heard talk for a year or two, but this is the first time they've graphically seen how it might come together," Mr Cammell said.

"(Feedback has) all been very positive ... the level of support is unheard of.

The master plan has been lodged with the State Government's Development Assessment Commission for approval.

The design includes a three-configuration race track and pits, drag strip, burn-out pad, rally track, four-wheel-drive adventure park, drift circuit and garaging, skid pan, go-karting facility, BMX tracks, cycling trails, and water sports facilities.

Supporting facilities include an industrial estate, an airstrip and helipad, an On The Run service station, expo building, hotel motel, caravan park, camping ground, dining and bar facilities, vendor outlets, broadcasting facilities, grandstands and paddock garages.

"It's moving ahead quite nicely ... I suspect it will take a couple of months to assess something of this complexity." Mr Cammell said a highlight of the 1900-acre park design was a 7.2-kilometre race track, which could potentially hold a V8 Supercars race as early as 2016.

"I believe it's the largest in the southern hemisphere," he said.

"People talk about Bathurst, but this is bigger and a higher standard."

http://www.murrayvalleystandard.com.au/story/2861372/tailem-motorsport-park-master-plan-revealed/?cs=1275

[whitels1ss]

Again in the news this week......

"A SECOND V8 Supercars event could be scheduled for South Australia in the second half of next year, organisers say.

The Advertiser can reveal the next step in the state’s bid for a sister event to the Clipsal 500 has fallen into place with the lodgement of plans with the State Government this week by the Peregrine Corporation for a $40 million, 768ha motorsport park at Tailem Bend.

V8 Supercars spokesman Cole Hitchcock told The Advertiser that with fast-tracked approval from the State Government’s Development Assessment Commission and a construction finalisation date of early next year, a Tailem Bend event could be in place for the second half of 2016.

“Tailem Bend is absolutely on our radar and 2016 is absolutely a possibly now, no question. We haven’t put a time frame to the idea, but this is now one step closer,’’ he said.

“It is too early to say when in 2016 because each calender is so complex to put together and it is about all the events and not just the two SA races.

Two-hundred-and-fifty pages of plans lodged with the Development Assessment Commission reveal for the first time the scope of the Tailem Bend project, which will lay claim to being the largest and best in the nation.

The V8 track will be built to international standards and will be 1km longer that the iconic 6.2km Bathurst Mount Panarama circuit.

Also included is a 100m-long, four-storey pit and corporate box facility, a 100-room four star hotel, a 2km-long bitumen runway for small planes, including jets up to 12-seaters, a drag strip, a 4wd track, rally track, caravan park, industrial estate, indoor 600m go kart track and permanent grandstand seating for 10,000."

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/motor-sport/fans-will-enjoy-double-the-clipsal-500-fun/story-fnii0it1-1227209803069

[whitels1ss]

Latest from their new website.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io6f8N58TSk

http://www.samotorsportpark.com.au/

[whitels1ss]

"Tailem Bend Motorsport Park gets $7.5 million investment from Federal Government

SOUTH Australia will be the “motorsport capital” of the nation after a $7.5 million investment in Tailem Bend’s SA Motorsport Park.

The Federal Government says the project will create 350 jobs during construction, and 25 jobs after......"




http://www.foxsports.com.au/motor-sport/v8-supercars/tailem-bend-motorsport-park-gets-75-million-investment-from-federal-government/story-fn2ms9um-1227358995989

[Micks]

Good initiative from the Feds & much needed for SA state & fans too! :goodjob:

[whitels1ss]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf-VM4k4oO0&feature=youtu.be&platform=hootsuite

[whitels1ss]

This is going to be huge,

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construction is now well & truly underway see website.:goodjob:

http://www.thebend.com.au/

Or facebook

https://www.facebook.com/thebendmsp/posts/1562588633792906?notif_t=notify_me_page&notif_id=1498707242037963

[whitels1ss]

More updates

http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/08/02/bend-motorsport-park-takes-shape-build-continues/

[whitels1ss]

Well it seems like it's getting close now,
they have a few events up on the calendar already on the website.:goodjob:

https://www.thebend.com.au/

[whitels1ss]

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This year’s season of the Shannons Nationals will open with a bang at The Bend Motorsport Park, with Australia's newest circuit to host the inaugural round in April, 2018.

Round one of the Shannons Nationals will also mark the first national motor sport event to ever be held at The Bend.

The Australian GT Endurance Championship will be battling it out on the 7.7km GT Circuit, the second longest permanent race circuit in the world!

The Categories
- Australian GT Endurance Championship
- Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia
- National Sports Sedans Series
- Australian Prototype Series
- Heritage Touring Cars Series
- Radical Australia Cup
- Group S Sports Cars

https://www.facebook.com/events/276173759580412/?notif_t=event_calendar_create&notif_id=1518042637587142

[whitels1ss]

Taking shape......
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Only a few weeks until it has it's first event. :goodjob:

[whitels1ss]

They will be holding a round of the V8's there in August :yup:

[whitels1ss]

They will be holding a round of the V8's there in August :yup:

This will be the biggest thing that's ever happened anywhere near that little country town. :lol:

[SASLS1]

​ASBK will be racing there too, very shortly...


https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/25074820_1717721891612912_4822645876058303262_o.jp g?oh=454b64426824e3fd562eea581c13f67d&oe=5B48A084


"The Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK) is excited to announce an enormous step forward for road racing in the Asia Pacific region in 2018. The FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) will head down under for an inaugural Australian round. The ARRC and ASBK will join forces at the newly created and amazing, The Bend Motorsport Park on 19-22 April for round three of ASBK.

This is a great development for ASBK and shows the championship is on the rise and is grabbing attention from all over the world. Motorcycling Australia (MA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peter Doyle couldn’t be happier with the expansion of the championship and knows just how much work has gone in to bring ARRC to our shores.

Bringing the ARRC to Australia is something that has been in MA’s plans since 2014 and to finally get them is a huge boost for our ASBK championship. A lot of work has gone on behind the scenes and this has just topped off what was a great 2017 season for ASBK as we reached new levels with audiences via attendance, Television and live streaming.

Former World Superbike Champion and ASBK ambassador Troy Bayliss echoed MA CEO Peter Doyle’s positivity about ARRC joining ASBK in South Australia.

Having Australia join the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship will provide another pathway for Australian riders to compete at an international level which is fantastic for the development of the sport.

FIM Asia Road Racing Championship will mark their first appearance in Australia at The Bend Motorsport Park. It also marks ASBK’s first visit to South Australia since 2009.

With two championships on the roster, you get four days of racing! Free entry on Thursday!

The Bend Motorsport Park is one of the most significant developments in Australian motorsport history. A state-of-the-art, world-class motorsport facility. The Bend will deliver an exhilirating experience for competitors, enthusiasts and spectators alike.

The Bend’s International Circuit’s 18 turns are designed to encourage thrilling racing with corners offering passing opportunities and innovative racing lines."

Link (https://www.asbk.com.au/spectator-info/round-3-the-bend-motorsport-park/)

[whitels1ss]

​ASBK will be racing there too, very shortly...


https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/25074820_1717721891612912_4822645876058303262_o.jp g?oh=454b64426824e3fd562eea581c13f67d&oe=5B48A084


"The Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK) is excited to announce an enormous step forward for road racing in the Asia Pacific region in 2018. The FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) will head down under for an inaugural Australian round. The ARRC and ASBK will join forces at the newly created and amazing, The Bend Motorsport Park on 19-22 April for round three of ASBK.

This is a great development for ASBK and shows the championship is on the rise and is grabbing attention from all over the world. Motorcycling Australia (MA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peter Doyle couldn’t be happier with the expansion of the championship and knows just how much work has gone in to bring ARRC to our shores.

Bringing the ARRC to Australia is something that has been in MA’s plans since 2014 and to finally get them is a huge boost for our ASBK championship. A lot of work has gone on behind the scenes and this has just topped off what was a great 2017 season for ASBK as we reached new levels with audiences via attendance, Television and live streaming.

Former World Superbike Champion and ASBK ambassador Troy Bayliss echoed MA CEO Peter Doyle’s positivity about ARRC joining ASBK in South Australia.

Having Australia join the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship will provide another pathway for Australian riders to compete at an international level which is fantastic for the development of the sport.

FIM Asia Road Racing Championship will mark their first appearance in Australia at The Bend Motorsport Park. It also marks ASBK’s first visit to South Australia since 2009.

With two championships on the roster, you get four days of racing! Free entry on Thursday!

The Bend Motorsport Park is one of the most significant developments in Australian motorsport history. A state-of-the-art, world-class motorsport facility. The Bend will deliver an exhilirating experience for competitors, enthusiasts and spectators alike.

The Bend’s International Circuit’s 18 turns are designed to encourage thrilling racing with corners offering passing opportunities and innovative racing lines."

Link (https://www.asbk.com.au/spectator-info/round-3-the-bend-motorsport-park/)

It's supposed to be an absolute top class circuit. :goodjob:

[whitels1ss]

Latest picture.....

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The Drift Kart & Rallycross circuit is black!
It is shown next to the motor racing circuit - for scale the main straight of the racing circuit is 1km long!

[whitels1ss]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5stiqc9RmvQ

David Brabham testing the new Brabham BT62 at Tailem Bend. :driving:

[whitels1ss]

Went to "The Bend" yesterday,

was great to see a wide range of Aussie Muscle Cars

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Had a great view standing at the fence along pit lane on the main straight watching the cars coming past me about 15 feet away
some of them doing well over 100mph. :driving:

[Micks]

Will have to put this on my bucket list! :yup:

[whitels1ss]

Will have to put this on my bucket list! :yup:

The entrants only paid $40 each to drive on the track.

Some of them were just going gently round all the curvy parts then giving it heaps along the main straight but that was certainly the place to be & watch.

There were some quick cars there. :yup:

Will have to take my son's 360 Charger out when it's finished, possibly in 2020. :burnout:

The complex is still not complete but it's very well done & will have plenty of world class features.
They are building a hotel, camping grounds & drag strip.

[Micks]

360 Charger out when it's finished :drool: :drool:

[whitels1ss]

Couple more pics from yesterday

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[amckiwi]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5stiqc9RmvQ

David Brabham testing the new Brabham BT62 at Tailem Bend. :driving:

Looks like he tested it in the dark!

[whitels1ss]

Looks like he tested it in the dark!

I can see the video no problems, not sure what you mean?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUoiy22Q_lw

[amckiwi]

Was being a smart ar$e all I see is a black box

[whitels1ss]

Was being a smart ar$e all I see is a black box

Yeah, I thought you might have been having problems seeing it that's why I had to ask?

(It's also pretty overcast & wet at one point in the video so not sure if you might have been joking.)

It's obviously been up for a while & have not heard anyone else say they can't see it. :confused:

[whitels1ss]

Looks like a good event in December


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3AMz1gQnz0

& another link for something else on at the same time if anyone is interested...


https://horsepowercrew.com/trackfest-at-amf/?fbclid=IwAR2TbShimRolEK2mBaI_J3w9wfsAXG-29FfRq34u5d0-yaPFhFgn3f3LiYk

[amckiwi]

Black screen still

Maybe you could load the url for it as well

I am finding the site quite buggy in general at the moment but the internet at work is pathetic at the moment

[whitels1ss]

Black screen still

Maybe you could load the url for it as well

Let me know how this works for you? :cheers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5stiqc9RmvQ



EDIT:


If you are having problems with pages loading slowly have you tried adding adblock plus to your browser?

https://adblockplus.org/en/?utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=au_brand_terms&utm_term=abp_terms&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI662ihr-t3gIVDQQqCh36IQAzEAAYASAAEgKn9vD_BwE

Mine is slow as **** without it.

[amckiwi]

Weird it all works at home, thanks for making the effort :)

[whitels1ss]

Weird it all works at home, thanks for making the effort :)

You might have youtube blocked at work perhaps?

[whitels1ss]

The Drag Strip...

Scheduled for completion in late 2019, The Bend’s quarter mile Dragway has been designed in consultation with the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) in order to meet international Group 1 drag racing standards. This allows the track to host all forms of drag racing including 9000hp, 530km/h Top Fuel monsters!

The dragway's design incorporates an amphitheatre facility with grandstand seating, terracing and natural grass mounds for viewing. The Dragway will be serviced by its own race control building featuring administration services, race control, media and commentary rooms and corporate facilities.


Located behind the race control building, the staging lanes and main pit/paddock area will be approximately 2ha in size. In addition to major drag racing events, The Bend’s Dragway will be perfect for test days, driver training and private client days.




https://www.thebend.com.au/dragway

[whitels1ss]

This keeps on getting delayed more & more.....




https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=43&v=yeKkgyW4fRY&feature=emb_logo



Latest comment from the park.... "Dragway will commence works end of 2020 and completed 2021."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=43&v=yeKkgyW4fRY&feature=emb_logo




More in the link below......

https://www.thebend.com.au/dragway

[whitels1ss]

From what the above drone video shows I think it's going to be at about or in the same place as the old drag strip is which is no longer in use.