Winton Fun Day (a come and try day)

[Big Trev]

The next Winton Fun Day is scheduled for Sunday January 28th 2007.

The Fun Day is a "come and try" day and is designed to allow the average motorist access to a real race track under controlled conditions.


Cost:
Is $25 per driver and $25 per passenger

Programme:
Normally be there by 8.00 for scrutineering, but this can take some time.
Drivers Briefing at around 9.00 - 9.30
Driver only on track for 30 minutes sighting laps, then
Driver with passenger for 30 minutes, then
Driver only on track for 30 minutes, then
Driver with passenger for 30 minutes, then
Driver only on track for 30 minutes, and so on all day until about 4.30

Requirements:
Bring your car, an Australian Standard Approved helmet, the helmet can be either open or closed face, fire proof clothes that cover you from neck to ankle to wrist (cotton or wool clothes are good). Runners are not the preferred footwear, Blundstones boots (or similar) or any leather type shoe is preferable

Make sure your car has no oil/coolant leaks, fitted seat belts, battery is secure, wheels nuts are tights, no loose items in the car or boot.

The Car does not have to be registered, but has to road/race worthy. Tyres need to be in good nick, tread depth is not normally a problem unless wire is poking out.

There are normally no checks done of lights except for brake lights except if it is an overcast, rainy day, then there may be checks for lights as well as wipers.

Tow bar tongues and bull bars must be removed.

You do not need to have a race licence, club licence or indeed a car licence abut you must be over 16 to drive or be a passenger.

And very importantly, bring a smart, alert attitude, coz there is some very fast cars out there, whilst it is not a race meeting, some people bring race cars and we push them hard to behave appropriately around first timers.

Food and drinks are available through a canteen.

[Y2kGoofball]

hey who organises these?

THIS IS WHAT I WANT TO DO peoples but in NSW ... Eastern Creek or Oran Park preferably so its close for the Sydney metro people, but Wakefeild wouldnt be too bad.

Does anyone know how we go organising one for a NSW track? Would love to get the car out and give it some. :driving:

[keen]

Wow $25 that is cheap day on a track.My last track outing cost me $395

[Big Trev]

hey who organises these?

THIS IS WHAT I WANT TO DO peoples but in NSW ... Eastern Creek or Oran Park preferably so its close for the Sydney metro people, but Wakefeild wouldnt be too bad.

Does anyone know how we go organising one for a NSW track? Would love to get the car out and give it some. :driving:These days are organised by Winton, we run 3 per year, I coordinate the days activities.

I am not sure what goes on in NSW, but I do believe WP run something similar.

[BLK 1T]

Trev
Thats great value, Wakefield is normally $120-$150 for the day.
Now dont go getting ideas about bunging the price up
Phil

[Bigmaxy]

This sounds interesting, do you need to book or just turn up on the day?

[lee ls1]

hey who organises these?

THIS IS WHAT I WANT TO DO peoples but in NSW ... Eastern Creek or Oran Park preferably so its close for the Sydney metro people, but Wakefeild wouldnt be too bad.

Does anyone know how we go organising one for a NSW track? Would love to get the car out and give it some. :driving:
yeah it realy sounds like a good idea in NSW, would love to take the ss out for a proper run to see how it goes! been looking into private days at eastern creek, from what i remember was about $200 for the day but dont quote me on that!

[Big Trev]

This sounds interesting, do you need to book or just turn up on the day?Just show up on the day, the gates open at 7.00am, it is a good idea to get there early and que up for scruitineering, there is supposed to be no loud noise before 8.00am as it is Sunday.


Trev
Thats great value, Wakefield is normally $120-$150 for the day.
Now dont go getting ideas about bunging the price up
PhilCome on, from Camden to Winton is probably a little over 6 hours. My son used to work as a Chef in Camden.

[BLK 1T]

Thanks for the invite Trev
I think it may be a touch cheaper to pay more at Wakefield than fuel to Winton and back.

Camden is full of eating places and real estate agents and not a lot else.

Phil

[Big Trev]

No worries Phil

[Big Trev]

Next weekend everyone

[choppo]

hey who organises these?

THIS IS WHAT I WANT TO DO peoples but in NSW ... Eastern Creek or Oran Park preferably so its close for the Sydney metro people, but Wakefeild wouldnt be too bad.

Does anyone know how we go organising one for a NSW track? Would love to get the car out and give it some. :driving:

Id have 3 spots instantly if in NSW!

[subtle]

im in for this anyone else going up?

do spectators have to pay to get in?

how long does it take to get there from melb?

[Brockfan05]

im in for this anyone else going up?

do spectators have to pay to get in?

how long does it take to get there from melb?

I got my invite in the mail :), spectators are free, drivers and passengers are $25, and it should take 2 - 2 1/2 hours from Melbourne depending on exactly where in Melbourne you are. Hope that helps.

[subtle]

yeah thanks for that BrockFan05 i hope to see you there .
should be a good day hope im not too slow it will be my first time on a race track.:driving:

[`redoctober]

I'd love to go but I'm not too sure if Dave would take his car out.. Any members I know willing to take me as a passenger? :D

[Brockfan05]

Just remember, it's not a race - it's an opportunity to experience the performance of your car in a safe environment. Trust me when I tell you - you need to have eyes everywhere, there are some damned fast cars there. I was in an Evo 8 and I was playing with the mid fielders......

[Big Trev]

yeah thanks for that BrockFan05 i hope to see you there .
should be a good day hope im not too slow it will be my first time on a race track.:driving:You really should take it easy until you get the feel of how things flow, sometimes people get sucked along by others around them and it can be unhelpful to do that.


Just remember, it's not a race - it's an opportunity to experience the performance of your car in a safe environment. Trust me when I tell you - you need to have eyes everywhere, there are some damned fast cars there. I was in an Evo 8 and I was playing with the mid fielders......Spot on Brockfano5, well said.

[subtle]

thanks for the advice guys im sure il be driving like a granny for a while.
not gunna be pushing it too hard just going to get a feel for it and try to stay out of other peoples way.

[vxssgurl]

What is parking like? If you go as a speccy, can you park inside the gate, or are you relegated to outside?

We'll probably head up as speccy's, so Red if you want a lift...

[Big Trev]

Entry is free, and not many people come to spectate, so come on up. You will enjoy it.

[Brockfan05]

Heaps of room inside for spectators and parking. Best spot (in my opinion) is the short straight before turn 3, aside from being behind the wheel of course....;)

[Big Trev]

of course - LOL

[Duck73]

Sounds like it will be a great day :thumbsup: .

I will be there for sure.

Thanks to the organisers who make all these days possible for us to enter or spectate .

Cheers.

Duck.

[subtle]

il be heading up bright and early sunday morning. is anyone else going up sunday morning or saturday and staying the night.

[vxssgurl]

Bright and early Sunday morning...

[Big Trev]

So, who went, and how was it?

[Brockfan05]

Yep, I was there but in spectators guise only I'm afraid. I wasn't ready to spear off into the kitty litter when my stock brakes cried uncle after one lap so I opted to leave the helmet home. Regretted it completely as I watched the "not scared" crew go out and have a ball, as well as the other Alb/Wod car club guys. Roll on July, and the big brake kit!! :D

OOPS!! As for how the day was - awesome!! Some really nice metal turned up. Was some very tuff cars there. Plenty of action too, some need to curb their excitement a little - are you out there MR black EB falcon driver??? :D He managed to have a big lose at the track entry point before he even got one lap done and the marshal black flagged him right there Bahahahaha:lmao:

[subtle]

yeh i was up there had a great day.
only went out twice after the second session the car was getting a bit hot and i wanted to get home in one peice.
first session was a bit scary u dont realise how quick some of the cars are.being overtaken by old dattos and such is a bit hard to take at first but u get over and enjoy yourself.
second session i was better as i had more confidence to push the car a little more.i think il get the brakes upgraded before i try it again tho.

i would like to thank the organisers for a great day was a good opportunity to drive on the track and have a bit of fun.
would highly recomend eveybody to give it a try next time its on.

thanks subtle.

[HQracer89]

If you guys get to the track, it will be best time you've ever had. Winton is one of the hardest tracks to get right.

[Duck73]

So, who went, and how was it?

Yes Big Trev I went but only as a speccy.

We got up there at about 10.30 sunday.

All looked good and looked like most drivers / passengers had a ball.

Mabee next time I will have a run around the track ??

Cheers Duck....

[Big Trev]

It is good to hear all the positive feedbak - thanks.

Yes there are some fast cars out there and they can be a little scary, but once you are used to the flow it is damm good fun.

[ratty05]

I went as a spectator to watch a mate flog his monaro, looks the the best fun you can have with your pants on for $25.