Sydney Skid Pan Day - Hosted by Aaron McGill

[Ryzz]

Ok Guys, get your sideways shoes on, its time for another skid pan day.

I have booked Aaron McGill and Eastern Creek for another day of fun and mahem!!!

When: Sunday October 23rd 2005
Where: Eastern Creek Raceway
What: Eastern Creek Skid Pan & Skid Circuit (Figure 8 for those who have not seen it before).
Price: $210 for the full day

I have 26 Spots free, however a few people have already expressed interest. As it did last time, this WILL fill up quickly. So get your name in for a lot of sideways fun!!!!

Click HERE for a list of people attending (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/skidpan05/list.htm)

[KeenGolfer]

I'll give it a whirl - should be some good fun :)

[DaveHAT]

Ahhhhh screw it, why not.
Count me in Ryzz.

[CarlFST60L]

u know im there ;)

[spaceman347]

Count me in

[keen]

Count me in.

[windsor]

Is that $210 per person or car?

I ask this as I am half owner of a 1600 track car.......

[Ryzz]

Is that $210 per person or car?

I ask this as I am half owner of a 1600 track car.......
Participant mate.

[Goanna]

When are you going to need payment by Ryzz??

[Ryzz]

When are you going to need payment by Ryzz??Soon as possible mate, gotta pay Aaron in full by Mid july at the latest, so the sooner i get everyone paid for, the sooner i can pay Aaron.

[NickS]

Count me in Ryzz ... assume we deposit to the bank details on the excel spreadsheet with user name as decription ?? Thanks for organising :cheers:

[VRIIClubby]

where's my name + 1, lol, yeah Ryan im in plus a XR6T uterus...

[Knight Phlier]

I am there! If space permits!

[Ryzz]

WOW, i cant beleive the response, ive only got 6 spots left!!!!! You all better hurry up if you want to come or you will miss out!!!!

As for the actual details of the day, clothing requirements, etc. I will advise this closer to the day.

[DaveHAT]

Should we all bring a hire car????????????? :D ;)

[Ryzz]

Should we all bring a hire car????????????? :D ;)
Why not, we know how well they drift when doing 1 wheel burnouts :lol:

[peber]

mx5s are good for drifting...... and they're easy to hire too!

[Ryzz]

mx5s are good for drifting...... and they're easy to hire too!
lol, dont worry mate, you missed the boat on this one. Was a private joke, anyone who was at the last Skidpan day would understand it :lol:

As for the MX5, unless it was the Bullet Roadster, i think id give it a miss, something about the lack of cubes......... :booty:

[Blown 454 AWD]

Ryzz

The beast will be back (next week)

So I'm in, (if not full) let me know where to pay

Cheers :D

Steve

[Ryzz]

Ryzz

The beast will be back (next week)

So I'm in, (if not full) let me know where to pay

Cheers :D

Steve
Steve your in mate, Still 4 spots left i believe. Will update the info when i get home

[NickS]

Ryzz

The beast will be back (next week)

So I'm in, (if not full) let me know where to pay

Cheers :D

Steve

Steve, good stuff, can't wait to see the beast on a skid pan !!! :hide: :evil: :driving: :burnout: :burnout: :burnout:

[Azza]

WOW hold the phone 4 spots left? count me in!

[DaveHAT]

WOW hold the phone 4 spots left? count me in!

About bloody time too ~! :stick:

P.S. Better add bjs-05L (Ben) to the list as well Ryzz.

[Azza]

About bloody time too ~! :stick:

P.S. Better add bjs-05L (Ben) to the list as well Ryzz.
The man spoke to me earlier and I thought I was a shoe in, guess i'm not so popular :bawl:
But i'm on "The list" now :D
BRING ON THE CLOVER
I won't bother to wash the car the day before either this time :rolleyes:

[Goanna]

Count me in Ryzz if there still is a Spare spot
Cheers mate!!

[Febs]

Should be another great day...although I don't know if it'll be the same without the 2.5+ tonne 6.3L Rolls Royce gracing the Skidpan... :lol:

Been itching to do a Skidpan day since I got my LSD in. Bring it on. :D

Cheers,
- Febs.

[DaveHAT]

Should be another great day...although I don't know if it'll be the same without the 2.5+ tonne 6.3L Rolls Royce gracing the Skidpan... :lol:

Been itching to do a Skidpan day since I got my LSD in. Bring it on. :D

Cheers,
- Febs.

Taking the SUB out this time Febs? :lol:

[Ryzz]

Should be another great day...although I don't know if it'll be the same without the 2.5+ tonne 6.3L Rolls Royce gracing the Skidpan... :lol:

Been itching to do a Skidpan day since I got my LSD in. Bring it on. :D

Cheers,
- Febs.Dont think it will be as much fun without the Token ford rent-a-car being driven by a crazed father :eek:

I cant wait, i can finally get the GTS on the skid pan this day!!!

[Febs]

Taking the SUB out this time Febs? :lol:

:lol:
Forgot all about that. I never even bothered to put it back in - more trouble than it was worth. :)

Cheers,
- Febs.

[lautray]

Ok Ryan, if there are any spots left, count me in. I've been convinced (thanks Febs ;) )

[uterus]

Count me in too if there are any spots left.

[Ryzz]

Guys, the day is now full, sorry to everyone that didnt make it.

I have created a reserve list of 3 people, so if anyone drops out they get first preference.

I also have the option of booking a day in early december, so if there is enough demand i will organise a 2nd day for December as well.

Any takers for December??

[NickS]

Guys, the day is now full, sorry to everyone that didnt make it.

I have created a reserve list of 3 people, so if anyone drops out they get first preference.

I also have the option of booking a day in early december, so if there is enough demand i will organise a 2nd day for December as well.

Any takers for December??

I'd do December too !!

[fatas]

MATE can you host 4 pages of hoist info for the 2 or 4 post thread that is running at the moment do i email them to you ? thanks richard. :)

[bjs05l]

Guys, the day is now full, sorry to everyone that didnt make it.

I have created a reserve list of 3 people, so if anyone drops out they get first preference.

I also have the option of booking a day in early december, so if there is enough demand i will organise a 2nd day for December as well.

Any takers for December??

G'day Ryan. Did I make it in? I see Dave put my name up(thanks for the SMS mate!!). Consider me a definate if that is the case.

Was at Eastern Creek on Saturday and the WRX crew were doing a skid pan day. Was good to watch. Some of those boys could really drive. Got me reminiscing........

[Ryzz]

Due to popular demand, i think im going to have to extend the day to 30 people. I will update the list in the mean time to reflect the 30 spots and the few extras i missed/reserved/etc.

Since we now will have 30 People, the price will drop to $170. Those of you who have paid, ill refund the difference back to you in the next few days.

[Ryzz]

Guys, can we start getting those payments through. I need to pay Aaron a deposit in the week. If you could all organise to send it through ASAP i would appreicate it.

[Febs]

Guys, can we start getting those payments through. I need to pay Aaron a deposit in the week. If you could all organise to send it through ASAP i would appreicate it.

Call me blind if I've missed it...but where are the payment details?

Cheers,
- Febs.

[NickS]

Call me blind if I've missed it...but where are the payment details?

Cheers,
- Febs.
Very first message, link to list of people attending, bank details at the top of that list ... see you there !!

Nick

[Febs]

Very first message, link to list of people attending, bank details at the top of that list ... see you there !!

Duhhh...good one Febs. :rolleyes: :D
Deposit paid Ryzz. Can't wait.

Cheers,
- Febs.

[Ryzz]

Guys ive just been told we have a drop out so we now have 1 FREE SPOT

[VRIIClubby]

Ryan, get paid on Thursday will have some money in there then for you!

[ssblackute]

Ryzz,
Is that spot still going? If so then I am very keen. Please book me in. Let me know asap and I will deposit the $170 for you.
Picking up new VZ Maloo on Friday should be very interesting.

[Ryzz]

Ryzz,
Is that spot still going? If so then I am very keen. Please book me in. Let me know asap and I will deposit the $170 for you.
Picking up new VZ Maloo on Friday should be very interesting.
Spots there but we already have "Keen" coming so you will just have to settle for "Eager" :lol:

Sorry i know that was a bad one

Ill update the list, the spot is now taken. Good luck on the VZ Mate, whens does it get to meet Mr Edit?? :D

[ssblackute]

When they come out with LS2 edit.

[Ryzz]

When they come out with LS2 edit.
:idea: Deeerrrrr :doh:
My bad :D

[KeenGolfer]

Tfr'd $170 via IB.

[DaveHAT]

G'day Ryan. Did I make it in? I see Dave put my name up(thanks for the SMS mate!!). Consider me a definate if that is the case.


Well Ryzz, did he make it? :confused:

PS Update the list ya bloody slack so & so. :stick:

[Ryzz]

Well Ryzz, did he make it? :confused:

PS Update the list ya bloody slack so & so. :stick:
Check the list its update ya woman!!!! :booty:

[lautray]

Deposit paid, Ryan.

:D

[ssblackute]

Ryzz,
My list only shows 26 spots with 3 spots still free. Whats going on there?

[keen]

Money in tomorrow. :D

[NickS]

Check the list its update ya woman!!!! :booty:
It may be, but we can only access the old one ... ya woman :stick:
As ssblackute confirms, the list we can access doesn't show all spots full and isn't updated for those of us that have paid.

Thanks Ryzz

[Ryzz]

It may be, but we can only access the old one ... ya woman :stick:
As ssblackute confirms, the list we can access doesn't show all spots full and isn't updated for those of us that have paid.

Thanks Ryzz
Ok since your all going to bitch and complain like a bunch of old women :stick: ill change it to webpage instead of a spreadsheet.

In the mean time RIGHT CLICK - SAVE AS (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/skidpan05/list.xls)

Edit: Appears that something is screwed up @ the webhosting.....will try and get the right list up asap

[Ryzz]

Ok Guys, I have updated the list and the correct one is up. I have also asked the mods to change the link as its no-longer a spreadsheet but a webpage.

ATTENDANCE AND PAYMENTS LIST HERE (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/skidpan05/list.htm) In the mean time just use this link.

[Azza]

Ok Guys, I have updated the list and the correct one is up. I have also asked the mods to change the link as its no-longer a spreadsheet but a webpage.

ATTENDANCE AND PAYMENTS LIST HERE (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/skidpan05/list.htm) In the mean time just use this links.
The link doesn't work & you work in IT! What hope have we got now :stick:

Hang on now its working sorry about that :slap:

[Ryzz]

The link doesn't work & you work in IT! What hope have we got now :stick:

Hang on now its working sorry about that :slap:
Mate i think your suffering from a syndrome call PEBKAC (http://pebkac.ubergoth.net). You may wish to seek some help on it :lol:

[Azza]

Mate i think your suffering from a syndrome call PEBKAC (http://pebkac.ubergoth.net). You may wish to seek some help on it :lol:
Ok now I tried your link "PEBKAC" but it's not working...............

[Ryzz]

Ok now I tried your link "PEBKAC" but it's not working...............
Yep, syndrome identified without a doubt :stick: :lol:

[Ryzz]

Guys, we have had another drop out. ONE MORE FREE SPOT, WHO WANTS IT??

[bluess57]

Guys, we have had another drop out. ONE MORE FREE SPOT, WHO WANTS IT??

Ok I'll take the spot, you only need the $50 deposit at the moment?

[Ryzz]

Ok I'll take the spot, you only need the $50 deposit at the moment?Awesome stuff mate. Deposit will do, will need full payment within the next 2 weeks though. Cost is $170

[bluess57]

Ok, setup bank transfer for deposit, email sent, will pay balance after payday next week.

[spaceman347]

Hey Ryzz,

I'm NOT listed as having paid. My bank records show that the full money left my account on June 20 and hasn't come back, so it's either gone to you or some guy whose wondering why I sent him $210.

Can you please double check?

[Ryzz]

Hey Ryzz,

I'm NOT listed as having paid. My bank records show that the full money left my account on June 20 and hasn't come back, so it's either gone to you or some guy whose wondering why I sent him $210.

Can you please double check?
Mate, i dont know what happened, i remember seeing the money come in and was sure i marked you as having payed.

Stress not ill update the list now and put an updated copy up when i get home. Sorry mate

P.s: PM me your account details so i can send you back $40 as its now only $170

[spaceman347]

Mate, i dont know what happened, i remember seeing the money come in and was sure i marked you as having payed.

Stress not ill update the list now and put an updated copy up when i get home. Sorry mate

P.s: PM me your account details so i can send you back $40 as its now only $170
No worries, so long as I don't miss out on the fun :)

PM sent

[keen]

Full payment made. :D

[Ryzz]

Full payment made. :D
Mate, did you a depost in person at the branch?? I have the following turning up on my statement and i dont know who it belongs to.

"01/07/2005 DEPOSIT 2127 $170.00"

[keen]

Yep pretty sure thats mine.

[bluess57]

Can you
1) confirm you got my $50 deposit
2) update your list
Thanks

[Ryzz]

Can you
1) confirm you got my $50 deposit
2) update your list
Thanks
List updated, sorry for the delay guys

[DaveHAT]

List updated, sorry for the delay guys

How about you update it correctly.............

TigerSS- VXSS :rolleyes:

Don't think so Mr VR-GTS. :D

[Ryzz]

How about you update it correctly.............

TigerSS- VXSS :rolleyes:

Don't think so Mr VR-GTS. :D
That Better :lol: :moon:

[NickS]

:lol: :lol: :lol: ... funny

[DaveHAT]

That Better :lol: :moon:

Yeah, fair call. If anyone could identify what driving like a woman looks like it'd be you. :D :p

[Ryzz]

Yeah, fair call. If anyone could identify what driving like a woman looks like it'd be you. :D :p
After following you on Putty Rd im an expert at detecting female driving :stick:

[DaveHAT]

After following you on Putty Rd im an expert at detecting female driving :stick:

NAG, NAG, NAG........
Please do try & keep up, Mr more cubes + stroker = 14.5 seconds. :booty: :p

[Ryzz]

NAG, NAG, NAG........
Please do try & keep up, Mr more cubes + stroker = 14.5 seconds. :booty: :pIts not about the power mate, its about how you use it :box:

[lautray]

NAG, NAG, NAG........
Please do try & keep up, Mr more cubes + stroker = 14.5 seconds. :booty: :p
bwahahahahaha. sorry Ryan ;)

[Ryzz]

Guys, could those of you have not paid or have only paid the deposit ensure you have ALL OUTSTANDING MONEY PAID BY FRIDAY 15TH JULY If you cant pay by then PM me ASAP. I have to pay Eastern Creek & Aaron McGill at the end of the week or we risk loosing out booking.

PAY ALL MONEY OWED FOR SKIDPAN BY JULY 15TH!!!!!

[bluess57]

I've setup transfer for the balance, should go thru tommorrow or be in account on Tuesday

[lautray]

$120 Balance paid :D

[VRIIClubby]

$170 paid yesterday...Now I dont want to wait so long for this...

[Febs]

PAY ALL MONEY OWED FOR SKIDPAN BY JULY 15TH!!!!!

Whoops, was away with no Internet access and no phone for most of the trip either (Vodafone's country NSW reception sucks).
$120 balance paid.

Cheers,
- Febs.

[Ryzz]

WE HAVE A DROP OUT, ONE FREE SPOT ON THE SKID PAN AVAILABLE. FIRST REPLY GETS THE SPOT. MONEY DUE ASAP ($170).

[Ryzz]

Guys, due to drop outs, we are currently 3 people short for the day. I have 1 in the wood work, however i need the other two spots filled.

$170 for the Day. Any takers??? I will shout a 6 pack of beer to anyone that can fill the remaining two spots themselves (ie u bring 2 mates i shout u a 6 pack of your choice)


Whos in????

[Ryzz]

Guys,

Here is the following meeting places for the cruise out to the skidpan. Everyone is welcome to organise their own mini cruises to the relevant meeting points.

Details are as follows:

1: Forest Way Maccas 6:15 for 6:30 Depart

2: Thornleigh Maccas 7:00 for a 7:15 Depart.

3: Shell Servo at Eastern Creek (Brabham Drive) 8:00

http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/cpc/ecmap.jpg

Here we will cruise into EC together for a planned arrival of 8:30am.

If you have any questions before hand just call me on 0413-984-819.


REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING FOR THE DAY

* Event starts at 8:30 Sharp (DONT BE LATE!!!) and finishes about 4:30-5pm
* Tyres pumped to 36 PSI (Can do this at the shell on the final stop if you need to)
* Bring a Camera (Photo or Video) you will not regret it!!!
* BBQ Lunch and drinks will be available. If you dont want the BBQ lunch then you will need to organise your own lunch.
* Any questions please contact me ASAP.
* Spectators are welcome, however if you plan on bringing spectators, please advise approx numbers ahead of time so we can organise enough BBQ Food.
* We will be meeting at the Pub at Eastern Creek after the event for a beer or two and some laughs. Hope to see you all there!

[peber]

Couple of quick questions:

1: Are helmets required for the day? I think i might have asked this before but a search resulted in nothing...

2: What do most people do for insurance for this type of day? Obviously insurance companies would look upon this as trackwork, so i take it most wouldn't insure you?
I know people say 'if you crashed just take it out onto the road and claim it happened there', but the reality is you could end up with some serious problems if you were caught doing this, and i expect 99% of the people making such statements probably wouldn't take their own advice in the event of an accident anyway.
So, and suggestions / comments regarding insurance would be appreciated.

[Ryzz]

Couple of quick questions:

1: Are helmets required for the day? I think i might have asked this before but a search resulted in nothing...

2: What do most people do for insurance for this type of day? Obviously insurance companies would look upon this as trackwork, so i take it most wouldn't insure you?
I know people say 'if you crashed just take it out onto the road and claim it happened there', but the reality is you could end up with some serious problems if you were caught doing this, and i expect 99% of the people making such statements probably wouldn't take their own advice in the event of an accident anyway.
So, and suggestions / comments regarding insurance would be appreciated.
At last check Helmets were not required. Im currently trying to get in Contact with Aaron McGill to confirm the helmets.

As for insurance, i cant give you a straight answer here. The event is covered for $20 Million Public Liability/Indemity Insurance, so if you fall over, get run over 10 times by a ford (God help us :lol: ) I beleive your injuries are covered by the Insurance.

As for damage to the cars, that is at the discretion of the Insurance Co. We have only had one incident before, which i wont comment on for various reasons, however if you speak to "Car Lo" on here, he may be willing to shed some light. The event is generally very very safe provided you dont go doing anything stupid and follow the guidance of the instructors and anyone else volunteering on the day to help. The lay out of the skidpan is designed to be a safe environment to loose control of your car without putting yourself, your car, or spectators into any danger.

Hope this answers your questions mate, i dare say that the risk factor of this is mucccccch lower than that of a Track Day!!!

[uterus]

Ryzz, You might want to check about the Eastern Creek Tavern. It may not be open on that day.

[Ryzz]

Ryzz, You might want to check about the Eastern Creek Tavern. It may not be open on that day.
Doesnt matter mate, there is a few places around so if its closed we will just relocate somewhere else

[Ryzz]

Guys,

I just spoke to Aaron McGill today regarding the Skid Pan. When i asked him about helmets he basically said "If you have one, bring it along". He would prefer we bring them incase Eastern Creek decide to be painfull, however if you DONT have one, he is not expecting you to hire/buy one.

We may not need them on the day, but better safe than sorry. Also keep in mind that this isnt like WSID, you DONT have to wear a long shirt, jeans, etc. If its hot wear shorts and a Shirt, there is no dress code. Just bring a hat because when it gets hot out there, IT GETS VERRRRY HOT :mad:

If you have any questions before the day, just let me know. 0413-984-819.

Once again spectators are welcome, however it woudl really help me if i knew how many people to expect. Could you ALL let me know how many spectators you might be bringing with you ASAP.

Thx guys, this day will be a blast!!!! :D

[Blown 454 AWD]

Guys,

I just spoke to Aaron McGill today regarding the Skid Pan. When i asked him about helmets he basically said "If you have one, bring it along". He would prefer we bring them incase Eastern Creek decide to be painfull, however if you DONT have one, he is not expecting you to hire/buy one.

We may not need them on the day, but better safe than sorry. Also keep in mind that this isnt like WSID, you DONT have to wear a long shirt, jeans, etc. If its hot wear shorts and a Shirt, there is no dress code. Just bring a hat because when it gets hot out there, IT GETS VERRRRY HOT :mad:

If you have any questions before the day, just let me know. 0413-984-819.

Once again spectators are welcome, however it woudl really help me if i knew how many people to expect. Could you ALL let me know how many spectators you might be bringing with you ASAP.

Thx guys, this day will be a blast!!!! :D




450 kW Adventra + 2 spectators

[jaskel]

I will come along with my new Calais for a watch...Ill get some nice photos for you guys too ;)

Count me in as a definite for the December one, I will so be there, So VY2 Calais 5.7 + My mate in a BA MK2 XR8 Ute with 360KW (if he is allowed)

[Ryzz]

I will come along with my new Calais for a watch...Ill get some nice photos for you guys too ;)
Great stuff, more photos the better



Count me in as a definite for the December one, I have not booked a decemeber one as i couldnt get enough interested parties. I will float the idea after the skid pan day, hopefully with the amount of spectators, etc we will have more numbers for future days making them more frequent.

[jaskel]

cool, im hanging for it, as long as it isnt the first weekend in Dec as i have my brothers wedding ;) and there is alot of FREE beer involved so I will be in no condition for a skid pan ;)

[Ryzz]

cool, im hanging for it, as long as it isnt the first weekend in Dec as i have my brothers wedding ;) and there is alot of FREE beer involved so I will be in no condition for a skid pan ;)
Mate, given how hard it was to get a booking for the skidpan, i doubt there will be another one before Feb.

[jaskel]

bummer, what about oran park

[IH8WRX]

Mods please delete

[Ryzz]

bummer, what about oran park
Its crap mate. The watering system doesnt work there so you dont get a true skid pan experience. You wear the crap out of your tyres because your trying to slide on dry cement, etc

Eastern Creek is state of the facility and is well worth the wait. Ive only been dissapointed when ive used Oran Park.

BTW The Oran Park Watering System is a firehose that doesnt even reach/cover 1/4 of the skidpan area there.

[jaskel]

Its crap mate. The watering system doesnt work there so you dont get a true skid pan experience. You wear the crap out of your tyres because your trying to slide on dry cement, etc

Eastern Creek is state of the facility and is well worth the wait. Ive only been dissapointed when ive used Oran Park.

BTW The Oran Park Watering System is a firehose that doesnt even reach/cover 1/4 of the skidpan area there.


haha ok..Ill wait, but if one does come up count me in + 1 for sure!!!!

Ill be there to watch the next one tho. May bring my vid cam along, records DVD quality video and 5.1 digital sound, anyone wants a copy let me know ;)

[Febs]

BTW The Oran Park Watering System is a firehose that doesnt even reach/cover 1/4 of the skidpan area there.

It's usually a watering truck, but yeah - when they lock the keys in the cabin, it's a firehose.

Crap skidpan. Nothing compared to EC.

[KeenGolfer]

Ok, sorry Ryzz, but I might drop out :( I will come though if we can't get another to fill for me. Rick is coming to do my car on Monday (showcar) and I'd rather put my money there.

I will offer my spot to anyone for $150, they can pay me direct as I've already paid my $170, and swap places with me. Who wants my spot?

[Ryzz]

Ok, sorry Ryzz, but I might drop out :( I will come though if we can't get another to fill for me. Rick is coming to do my car on Monday (showcar) and I'd rather put my money there.

I will offer my spot to anyone for $150, they can pay me direct as I've already paid my $170, and swap places with me. Who wants my spot?
Sorry to hear you may not be coming mate, if you can afford both id say do both, you wont regret it, trust me!!!

[VRIIClubby]

damn damn damn, Drew, i REALLY want to see your car there! c'mon, just dont eat for the next week or something...

[Justice R8]

Ryzz

Will there be a morning session with the pan Dry? Whilst wet is lots of fun a short stint on a dry pan would be good too. It is still slippery but you get to use some power as well.

Darren

[Ryzz]

Ryzz

Will there be a morning session with the pan Dry? Whilst wet is lots of fun a short stint on a dry pan would be good too. It is still slippery but you get to use some power as well.

Darren
Havent thought about that one Darren, i think they usually hit the water button at the start of the day and leave it that way all day.

[generalyuehfei]

As discussed on the phone

2 spectators around mid morning... See you there and I'll bring the extra zoom lens to catch those "oh my %$#@&^* god"! looks of astonishment on the drivers.

Regards, Nick

[VRIIClubby]

Ryan, I will have 2 spectators with me, Chunky (XR6T) will have 1 with him... cant remember exactly but whats the cost for the BBQ for the spectators?

[Ryzz]

cant remember exactly but whats the cost for the BBQ for the spectators?Havnt thought that far ahead, prob be $1 can of drink and $2 sausage sizzle, give or take. Pricing is for everyone, lunch is available but not supplied if that makes sense

[peber]

Ok, sorry Ryzz, but I might drop out :( I will come though if we can't get another to fill for me. Rick is coming to do my car on Monday (showcar) and I'd rather put my money there.

I will offer my spot to anyone for $150, they can pay me direct as I've already paid my $170, and swap places with me. Who wants my spot?

Hi Drew, I have a mate who would be interested... he has an RS liberty, so its not V8 territory, but its someone who i can vouch as not being a wanker, and he'll be 99% likely to fill the spot.
I'll forward you and Ryan his email addy so you can work it out. If anyone has an issue with him coming, make your gripe known now :P

[Ryzz]

Hi Drew, I have a mate who would be interested... he has an RS liberty, so its not V8 territory, but its someone who i can vouch as not being a wanker, and he'll be 99% likely to fill the spot.
I'll forward you and Ryan his email addy so you can work it out. If anyone has an issue with him coming, make your gripe known now :P
No probs mate, just hope its the Turbo model as the Subies AWD system may leave him a little bored if he doesnt have enough power to overcome it. Will wait and see what Drew wants to do and go from there.

[Ryzz]

Just checked the weather for Sunday and it would appear that someone upstairs is looking after us. So come on, own up, who's been saying their nightly prayers to the Weather Man to keep Sunday clear?!?!?!? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Sunday : Fine. N/NE winds.
Sydney: 15 23
Liverpool: 13 25
Penrith: 13 25
Richmond: 13 25

[jaskel]

So come on, own up, who's been saying their nightly prayers to the Weather Man to keep Sunday clear?!?!?!?

Well i admit i have been saying my prayers but I was praying for more beer and nude woman, but I will take the good weather instead...for now anyway ;)


Hey I wanna come down and watch, do i enter thru the rear gate?? will i need to put my name down so I can get in??or do i just drive in to where you guys are?

thanks Ryzz

[peber]

No probs mate, just hope its the Turbo model as the Subies AWD system may leave him a little bored if he doesnt have enough power to overcome it. Will wait and see what Drew wants to do and go from there.
Yeah mate, its a turbo... far from standard too.
Put it this way, she's not far off the pace of the sv8... and in the wet theres no point trying =)

[NickS]

Yeah mate, its a turbo... far from standard too.
Put it this way, she's not far off the pace of the sv8... and in the wet theres no point trying =)
I'll have a go :lol:

[Ryzz]

Hey I wanna come down and watch, do i enter thru the rear gate?? will i need to put my name down so I can get in??or do i just drive in to where you guys are?

thanks Ryzz
You enter through the gates next to the Entrace to WSID. Should be able to just drive down, if anyone asks saw your with the Skidpan Group with Aaron McGill.

[peber]

I'll have a go :lol:
hehehe... he'll be up for a run =)
he hasn't heard anything from Drew yet about it, but he'll keep the day free just in case, and will come along to get some video even if he isn't driving

[Ryzz]

hehehe... he'll be up for a run =)
he hasn't heard anything from Drew yet about it, but he'll keep the day free just in case, and will come along to get some video even if he isn't driving
Looks like drew is coming, however i think we may have to get a mini comp for lunch time entertainment.

Nicks Coupe, vs Pebers mates Subie, vs My mates R32 GTR

Now THAT Is something i would pay to see!!!! :D :D

Edit: I say we throw Drew 427 "MAD WGN" in there just for the hell of it too :lol:

[scat2k3]

Looks like drew is coming, however i think we may have to get a mini comp for lunch time entertainment.

Nicks Coupe, vs Pebers mates Subie, vs My mates R32 GTR

Now THAT Is something i would pay to see!!!! :D :D

Edit: I say we throw Drew 427 "MAD WGN" in there just for the hell of it too :lol:

The end of the day "VB Challenge" will be very interesting this time around Ryzz, with all these different rigs running around :cool:

Cheers,

Scott

[Ryzz]

The end of the day "VB Challenge" will be very interesting this time around Ryzz, with all these different rigs running around :cool:

Cheers,

Scott
Hopefully Red-Drop will bring his old mans Roller again, seeing Aaron getting that thing sideways was the highlight of the day by far!!!! :eek:

[KeenGolfer]

Edit: I say we throw Drew 427 "MAD WGN" in there just for the hell of it too :lol:

Yeah, but if I can't drive it won't be much good - or is that the whole idea? The worse driver you are the more fun it is? :lol:

[generalyuehfei]

Now please do not throw stones at me when I turn up on my bike (coz the Munro is due for delivery in a fortnight). Purely as a spectator as I do not wish to throw a two wheeler on a skid pan for your enjoyment - like a fly landing on a spinning top.

ps: but a straight liner against those monsters Ryzz mentioned might be interesting ;)

Just coming down to meet you guys and see some good action!

[Ryzz]

Yeah, but if I can't drive it won't be much good - or is that the whole idea? The worse driver you are the more fun it is? :lol:
No Comment :hide:

[NickS]

Now please do not throw stones at me when I turn up on my bike (coz the Munro is due for delivery in a fortnight). Purely as a spectator as I do not wish to throw a two wheeler on a skid pan for your enjoyment - like a fly landing on a spinning top.

ps: but a straight liner against those monsters Ryzz mentioned might be interesting ;)

Just coming down to meet you guys and see some good action!
No stones will be thrown ... more than welcome. I reckon watching the action should be almost as much fun as having a go anyway!!

Look forward to meeting you and all others that I havn't met yet on Sunday :D

[Febs]

Hopefully Red-Drop will bring his old mans Roller again, seeing Aaron getting that thing sideways was the highlight of the day by far!!!! :eek:

:lol: Certainly was, but nope - this time he'll have the SS. 294rwkw and FE2 has gotta be a bit more fun than a 2+ tonne Rolls Royce with boat-like suspension. :D

[NickS]

No Comment :hide:
:lol: I had a hire car for the week in QLD last week Ryzz, after Febs kindly provided me with a copy of the skid pan DVD I thought of you once or twice

:driving: :burnout: :evil:

[Febs]

Ryzz - think Aaron will let passengers have a ride again? Last time they "sort of" allowed it, until I tried to jump on the skidpan with three passengers. Aaron commented "Geez, you blokes will try anything on!" before he kicked my mates out of the car. :lol:

Still got to do the skid track with 3 passengers though. My mates were playing corners in the back (unintentionally). :lol:

Cheers,
- Febs.

[Ryzz]

Aaron commented "Geez, you blokes will try anything on!"
Yep that sounds like Aaron!!! :lol:

[spaceman347]

Hey Ryzz, any chance of getting a reciept for the event? My accountant tells me that I can salary sacrifice the cost of the course given that it's a leased car. Apparently the ATO will allow a deduction for "defensive driving courses" in leased/company cars. :D

Others may wish to check with their own advisors and/or company as to whether they can claim the costs of the course.

Perhaps Nick can give some "general" advice?

[NickS]

Hey Ryzz, any chance of getting a reciept for the event? My accountant tells me that I can salary sacrifice the cost of the course given that it's a leased car. Apparently the ATO will allow a deduction for "defensive driving courses" in leased/company cars. :D

Others may wish to check with their own advisors and/or company as to whether they can claim the costs of the course.

Perhaps Nick can give some "general" advice?
Pretty unlikely ...

The cost of your licence is not deductible, the cost of running your car to the extent that it is incurred in the course of earning assessable income is deductible. A driving course would only be deductible if the cost of it was incurred in the course of earning your income. i.e. The completion of the course led to the earning of assessable income ... it's a pretty difficult link to make.

In terms of your employer paying for it on your behalf, it then becomes a fringe benefit and in most instances would be taxed at an even higher rate. Don't want to bag your accountant but some accountants will claim anything on the basis that most of the time (with small things) you would get away with it, I have never seen anything that would lead me to believe that the ATO would allow this as a deduction. :(

Damn you ... I got my car as an escape from work :lol:

[Ryzz]

Hey Ryzz, any chance of getting a reciept for the event? My accountant tells me that I can salary sacrifice the cost of the course given that it's a leased car. Apparently the ATO will allow a deduction for "defensive driving courses" in leased/company cars. :D

Others may wish to check with their own advisors and/or company as to whether they can claim the costs of the course.

Perhaps Nick can give some "general" advice?
Ill speak to Aaron and see what i can organise and get back to you. Im sure we can figure something out for you. (Getting a receipt)

[jaskel]

You enter through the gates next to the Entrace to WSID. Should be able to just drive down, if anyone asks saw your with the Skidpan Group with Aaron McGill.


Ok sweet thanks m8, ill be in my Dark Blue VY Calais with the Burton Snowboards sticker on the rear window ;) Smile for the camera :D

[ssblackute]

Ryzz,
I was thinking the same thing about the receipt so I could do with one as well. I am self employed and try anything to get some money back from the taxman. Then again who would'nt.

[spaceman347]

Ryzz,
I was thinking the same thing about the receipt so I could do with one as well. I am self employed and try anything to get some money back from the taxman. Then again who would'nt.
Please don't take anything that I've said as advice (I am NOT an accountant, infact at times I even have trouble counting above 10, with or without my shoes on). Please check it with the appropriate profrssionals in this area. Infact Nick has already pointed out that it would be highly questionable at the least.

[ssblackute]

Hey Ryzz,
Can us non validated members get validated this Sunday?

[Febs]

Hey Ryzz,
Can us non validated members get validated this Sunday?

If at least two of us like ya enough. :stick:
:lol:

[NickS]

Hey Ryzz,
Can us non validated members get validated this Sunday?
If you bring enough cash anything is possible :stick:

[jaskel]

I have a plucked chook and 3 hubcaps...will this be enough to bribe a validation??

[spaceman347]

I'm prepared to offer free rides in Nick's coupe for those offering validation for us more unfortunate people. ;)

[VTSII Clubby]

And I have an ex-wife that your welcome to... then again shes not worth that much, DAMMED!!!! I better bring the cash. :p

[NickS]

I'm prepared to offer free rides in Nick's coupe for those offering validation for us more unfortunate people. ;)
:lol: :lol: :lol: Nice one
















Just bring the cash ... OK :nyuk:

[spaceman347]

Just bring the cash ... OK :nyuk:

No, you misread my post Nick, I said FREE :p

[NickS]

No, you misread my post Nick, I said FREE :p
No no, I read it just fine ... I was just correcting it :D

[Ryzz]

Guys,

Just a heads up prior to Sunday with a few things to remember:

* Lunch - We will be having a BBQ Lunch (Sausages sangas) so bring money. I dont know how much it will be but guess $2 for a snag sandwich and $1 for a can of drink

* Fluid Levels - Aaron said just to remiend you guys to check all your fluid levels as he had someone cook their motor recently due to a lack of oil in the car :eek: Im sure none of us are that stupid, but the reminder is there as well

* Tyre Pressure - When we meet at the Shell servo, make sure you check your tyre pressures. They should be a min of 36PSI Front & Rear, this should help stop excessive tyre roll and stiffen the sidewalls.

* Chairs/Hats/Sunglasses/Sunscreen/Etc - It looks like it will be a nice day, and going on previous experience, EC is either freezing cold, or boiling hot. So make sure you bring a decent hat & some sunscreen. A small fold out chair would be recommended as well so you have something comfy to sit on when watching everyone else.

* Have Fun - Anyone not seen having fun will be kicked out (they will be required to leave the car with me so i can make up for the fun they did not have :lol: ).

* Helmets - If you have a Helmet, bring it. We may be asked to wear them if we have them. If you can get your hands on one easily then bring it just incase, if you cant then dont worry, it should be fine. EC has never enforced a helmet policy on the skid pan yet.

* Spectators - Spectators are more than welcome to attend, i will try and plan adequate food to cover for spectators due to the majority of people being very slack and not informing of spectator numbers!!!

* Smoking on the Skidpan :diddy: - Last skidpan day a certian ford rent-a-car was asked to cease the smoking of tyres on the skidpan as the smoke was wafting over turn one on the race track causing the Porsche guys to slow down expecting an accident :hide: :lol: - There will be none of that this time around as the ford rent-a-car isnt present :bawl:

* Rental Cars - Those in the know understand the most fun on the skidpan can be had in a rental car. If you bring one you will be required to share it around for all to enjoy :D :D :lol:

* Last minute questions - Call me on 0413-984-819

* Cruising Info - Northern Beaches guys are meeting at Forest Way Maccas & 6:45 - Leave @ 7. Everyone else is making their own way and meeting at the Shell Servo on Great Western Hwy at 8AM SHARP - DO NOT BE LATE!!!!

[Red-Drop]

Just letting you know, that I am brining one spectator. Did not know they were coming till the last few days :p

[Red-Drop]

Guys,


* Rental Cars - Those in the know understand the most fun on the skidpan can be had in a rental car. If you bring one you will be required to share it around for all to enjoy :D :D :lol:

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Riz the most fun is not in a rent a car it is in a 2.7Ton 6.7L Rolls Royce :headbang:

[Ryzz]

Riz the most fun is not in a rent a car it is in a 2.7Ton 6.7L Rolls Royce :headbang:
What like this??

http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ec_drift_day/WorkedVYSV8/RollaDriften.jpg

[Ryzz]

Or like this??
http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ec_drift_day/WorkedVYSV8/RollaDriftenSick.jpg

[Red-Drop]

Yeah Kinda' Like that ;) I love the fact that i still had dads disabled parking permit on the windows whilst we were doing that. :lol:

Ash

[Stocky]

It sure looks like that Roller has a flexy chassis to give a nice soft cushy ride. The front is at an angle & back looks flat on the road. Maybe it is just the camera angle. :wave:


Stocky

[Ryzz]

Guys,

Have finally reached a deal with Eastern Creek through Aaron McGill inrelation to the compensation for not having the skid circuit (Figure 8) at the last skidpan day.

The total refund is $1600 that we are getting back from Eastern Creek. This works out to be $50/each. (Peber, $20 credit goes to your mate in the subie who only did the half day session).

Now you all have the option of:

A: Leaving the money with me, and using it as a $50 credit to the next skidpan day (Dates TBC).

B: If your not planning on coming to the next round of skidpan days, supply me with your bank details and ill EFT you $50 refund.

If you have any questions regarding this, please let me know.

[NickS]

Good stuff Ryzz ... hang onto it for the next one :thumbsup:

[BLK 1T]

double post

[BLK 1T]

Well done m8. I had doubts about ECs credibility - must be me being too old and cynical.
Keep the money till you sort out next one.
BTW How's the sausages going????

Phil

[jaskel]

Ill take whoevers refund doesn't get collected to use towards my entry to the next one ;)