I now have a certain goal in mind and I hope I can achieve this goal early next year and that is... *pause for a dramatic suspense...* going to Wakefield Park to race at the MR2 track day. Why? because its kinda been a dream to race on different tracks and I thought this would be a good time and well why not so my goal now is to get this ready and get everything ready for this little trip which I'm pretty excited about this. Will be something new and dangerous and full of romance...

PS: goggled mapped it... its not little trip. its 38hour straight up trip 3,784kms not including stops and such so ummm its gonna be a long one.

Wow very ambitious! I'm aiming for the following year given my rate of progress :P
 
Definitely going to take time to come down and spectate this year.

maj
Wow very ambitious! I'm aiming for the following year given my rate of progress :P Definitely going to take time to come down and spectate this year.

Yea just a tad I know but I'm concerned. I'm wanting to apply now but unsure on what license i need to drive on the track or if i can just rock up and then fill out necessary paper work and such to have it happened. hmmm haven't raced on a track yet so don't know. and you should diffidently tag along come watch me win. :D woot

You can get a track licence on the day ($50 for 12 months). If you make it, I am sure we will be able to find a trophy for the person who has travelled the longest distance to get there. Steve, I will even pay for the trophy as I will probably be the one with the shortest journey to get there.

Highlander
You can get a track licence on the day ($50 for 12 months). If you make it, I am sure we will be able to find a trophy for the person who has travelled the longest distance to get there. Steve, I will even pay for the trophy as I will probably be the one with the shortest journey to get there.

Ahh so it is possible good good one less thing to worry about now. hehe that would be kewl if i can get one. but I'm not fussed really im just hoping i can make it at all i think the experience alone will be enough for me im just hoping the parts im ordering can come in time and i can get everything else set up for it still alittle more work to do. i shall write a list of all the things i need to do. and then i shall see if its possible.

Yeah Wakefield clubsport license is $50 a year (maybe even $60 these days) and can be paid on the day. Wakefield are really good when it comes to getting your feet wet on a track. As long as your car has valid registration and looks roadworthy, all they ask is you bring suitable clothing, eg. long sleeved shirt, jeans/pants and fully enclosed shoes. You can even hire helmets from them for $30 if you don't have your own.
 
By the sounds of the results from last year and the courses available on offer, you'll find some of them favor the AW11 quite a bit, so even with a stock GZE you won't feel left behind at all. Even I reckon I'd have a good chance in a GZE Auto against NA SW20's, but circumstances for me this year means the 2014 challenge is unachievable.

Awesome so it shouldn't be to hard to get on to the track then that's good I was really worried about that.

Ahh just sell some kindeys and a car or child or two it will be okay.

Also this list concludes what I need to make the car track ready i think. ill add more if more comes up.
Replace brake pads. (not ordered)
Replace suspension bushes. (Already have all bushes i believe)
Replace shocks. (not ordered)
Replace coolant hoses at rear of engine. (not ordered)
Replace tyres or order new set of rims as well (not ordered)
Replace drivers seat belt (not ordered)
Need SC shift linkages (ordering)
Need SC hubs (ordering)
Need VSV (ordering)
Need clutch flexie hose (ordering)
May need to fix drivers window reg (pending)
Need to replace seals on engine (ordering)
Need fire extinguisher (not ordered)
Need to put it back together (pending)
Also need to raise enough money to get me over there as well most likely about $1,500 i reckon should cover fuel and accommodation I believe. If anyone wants to make a donation please feel free to contact me but I promise that if I'm unable to make it to Wakefield park I plan or returning all money that was donated because well I only want the money if I use it for its intended part if not then well that just feels like stealing and I don't like that.

PS poor datto is up for sale to afford the cost to make this little trip.

LOL haha love the determination. If you keep up that willpower I know you will make it! My list is probably just about as long, wish I could help with the funding but I've got roughly almost 3k worth of spending before mine is ready (already spent 1k) and I've just finished my exams and started working today so gonna be working my ass off until then.
Fire ext meh, I probably won't run one (didn't last year either), save 1kg haha

Tree
LOL haha love the determination. If you keep up that willpower I know you will make it! My list is probably just about as long, wish I could help with the funding but I've got roughly almost 3k worth of spending before mine is ready (already spent 1k) and I've just finished my exams and started working today so gonna be working my ass off until then.Fire ext meh, I probably won't run one (didn't last year either), save 1kg haha

I'm worried that the cost will get pretty high but I reckon selling a few things doing some odd favors and sucking up to my loved ones can maybe help well I at least hope so. I wish to make it to Wakefield park and the only way that wont happen is either the mr2 suffers severally on the trip or in testing. Parts don't make it in time which I hope does not happen or some unseen force which I doubt it so really it comes down to the mr2 which i think... I hope she wont let me down ill be investing as much time as I can into her so she can be ready for this but I will never know until D day comes.

Also thanks Tree I don't suspect or demand it. but if anyone wants to help then I will not refuse. Also good luck with yours as well hope you don't have any dramas or such and are able to put together a great car for the day. Been hearing about that chilli burger? Might wanna stay away from it hey or at least wait till the last day to do it. and if you didn't run a fire extinguisher then I'm guessing I wont need to? if so one less cost to worry about.

Yeh basically do whatever it takes man, get a 2nd job whatever etc. My current priority is just ordering all the parts I need; my bank balance is literally under $50 for sometime now since I keep ordering stuff whenever I get paid lol. The MR2 Track day is definitely something not to be missed, so much fun last year.
I'll probably be staying for an extra day just to wind out a little (and in case I stupidly decide to take on that crazy challenge again, the stomach definately needs 1 day heal...)
Fire extinguisher is not necessary since it is not a CAMS sanctioned event (I think that's how it works). I'd like to install one too but like you there's so many other more important things that need attention
And yes poor datto :(