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MR2 Nationals 2017 trackday.
There has been a announcement in Qld that the MR2 Nationals will be help in S.A. in 2017. I am not a S.A. resident but as the S.A. guys support the MTC (and are a great bunch of guys), I would like to put my hand up to run event at one of your tracks for the Nationals. Based on my experience with the MR2 Trackday, I would be keen to run a similar format for the Nationals in 2017.
A schedule such as :
Driver trainer track walk from 8-9
Drivers Brief 15 minutes
Orientation session 15 minutes
Passenger session based on numbers
Timed practice for three separate groups
Time attack x three rounds
Regularity x 7 laps for two groups
Demonstration race
Passenger session
Pit straight photo session.
Scoring system the same as MTC.
I will work on having as many of the road to race spec MR2's coming over via truck or convoy.
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Re: MR2 Nationals 2017 trackday.
Thursday, June 18, 2015 11:32 PM
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Surely this will be planned for at SA's new 'V8' Tailem Bend track, Steve?
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Re: MR2 Nationals 2017 trackday.
Friday, June 19, 2015 5:39 AM
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Hopefully Tailem Bend will be finished in time....
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Re: MR2 Nationals 2017 trackday.
Friday, June 19, 2015 5:47 AM
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As far as I've heard (with little research done) it won't be done til 2018. So prospects aren't looking good at the moment
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Re: MR2 Nationals 2017 trackday.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 4:55 AM
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Surely this will be planned for at SA's new 'V8' Tailem Bend track, Steve?
I have yet to call these guys but I am focused on Mallala. It is historic with many of the interstate guys (would be)interested in driving one of Australia's classic tracks.
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Re: MR2 Nationals 2017 trackday.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 5:11 AM
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I have spoken Mallala management. After explaining who I am and what the plan is, he was very accommodating, we struck up a deal so its really a matter of confirming a date for the Nationals to get the ball rolling.
The basics are fire, ambulance, timing, on-track photo sessions, driver trainer. Just need to sort out garages, on site cafe or organised bbq, local accommodation.
Will also ask the mechanics from MTC if they are interested in coming along.
Cost would be around $240 for the day.
I was also going to throw around the concept of a day at a Hillclimb but I do have reservations due to risk of damage in comparison to a circuit.
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Re: MR2 Nationals 2017 trackday.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 6:46 AM
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Wow, you're onto it quick Steve! Well done...
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Re: MR2 Nationals 2017 trackday.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 9:04 AM
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Wow, you're onto it quick Steve! Well done...
Thanks mate. I know its pretty quiet in S.A. so I am happy to help out. Will do my best to make it memorable but its really up to the S.A. crew to give me the go ahead. I am seriously looking at a few events at Mallala before the Nationals so it will be well oiled by the time it comes around. Are there any 'unlimited speed' roads heading towards NT? Now that would be amazing!
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Re: MR2 Nationals 2017 trackday.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 9:49 AM
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There is only a short section in the NT of a couple of hundred kms which is unlimited these days, but it's still over a thousand kms from Adelaide, so not viable to be part of the event lol. I don't think there will be much planning done by the SA guys until later this year... I'm pretty sure we could use your expertise with running the track day though. Thanks for offering to help, we're only a small group here, but we're enthusiastic lol.
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Re: MR2 Nationals 2017 trackday.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 9:51 AM
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Are you keen on doing a practise day with us? Would like to see your times here. As it is high horsepower track. Very difference to wakefield
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Re: MR2 Nationals 2017 trackday.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 2:17 PM
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rikkir
There is only a short section in the NT of a couple of hundred kms which is unlimited these days, but it's still over a thousand kms from Adelaide, so not viable to be part of the event lol. I don't think there will be much planning done by the SA guys until later this year... I'm pretty sure we could use your expertise with running the track day though. Thanks for offering to help, we're only a small group here, but we're enthusiastic lol.
Its a shame there are not more sections of road which are unlimited but we cannot have everything. I am happy to help out as I know you are a small enthusiastic group with a great focus on track work. You also have some great roads and countryside to explore and a fantastic city, so no doubt it will be a great event.
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Re: MR2 Nationals 2017 trackday.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 2:21 PM
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Are you keen on doing a practise day with us? Would like to see your times here. As it is high horsepower track. Very difference to wakefield
Yes, I will be bringing my car over but I will be there sooner than 2017. My car will be tuned and tested in S.A. so you will see it sooner than later! I am very keen on having Glenn/Pat/Peter W/Peter G/Aaron and a few other with dedicated race cars coming along in 2017 so need to make it a event we can stretch our legs. A demo race would be a treat. Also have something else up my sleeve but will release it when all is confirmed.
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Re: MR2 Nationals 2017 trackday.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 11:20 PM
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Thanks for your offer Steve, but you have jumped the gun a bit.
First the MR2 Nationals 2017 is owned wholly by the MR2 Owners Club of Australia and will be organised by the Committee and people in South Australia who have a local knowledge.
We are already in discussions for the "Track Day" at the 2017 Nationals and don't want any confusion by individuals organising components of the Nationals without consultation.
I applaud the work you have done with your Track Day Challenge events and they add to the MR2 Movement overall for owners to enjoy. Go ahead with your event by all means, but the MR2 Nationals will be in addition to your event, NOT part of it.
That way SA MR2 Owners get to attend two different types of events in their State. My suggestion is to bring your planned track day forward to 2016.
Cheers, Kevin
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Re: MR2 Nationals 2017 trackday.
Sunday, June 21, 2015 1:21 AM
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Kevin, Steve is only offering to help organise one part of the Nationals in SA, his experience with track days is invaluable. He is still doing the MTC separately, and is in no way trying to take over the SA nationals. He is only offering to assist. The SA guys might not take up his offer yet. Nobody has included me in the discussions that are already apparently underway. As a member of the SA MR2 community, I find this very disappointing. I have messaged Graham (essdub) offering to help out with the 2017 Nationals, and have been told that nothing will be done until later this year.
I'm hoping to have some involvement in organising the SA Nationals even though I live a long way from Adelaide..
Cheers
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Re: MR2 Nationals 2017 trackday.
Sunday, June 21, 2015 1:36 AM
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Thanks for your offer Steve, but you have jumped the gun a bit.
First the MR2 Nationals 2017 is owned wholly by the MR2 Owners Club of Australia and will be organised by the Committee and people in South Australia who have a local knowledge.
We are already in discussions for the "Track Day" at the 2017 Nationals and don't want any confusion by individuals organising components of the Nationals without consultation.
I applaud the work you have done with your Track Day Challenge events and they add to the MR2 Movement overall for owners to enjoy. Go ahead with your event by all means, but the MR2 Nationals will be in addition to your event, NOT part of it.
That way SA MR2 Owners get to attend two different types of events in their State. My suggestion is to bring your planned track day forward to 2016.
Cheers, Kevin
Hello Kevin, Thankyou for providing a clear picture of the structure of the Nationals as I was unaware a National body managed it. Thankyou for the kind words regarding the MR2 Trackday Challenge. I do respect the decision of the MR2 Club of Australia to manage their own event. I still feel it is advantageous to discuss some options which benefits everyone as the Clubs of Australia and MTC are on the page. This being, providing services to the MR2 community of Australia. Something we should consider: If MTC and N2017 came to a productive agreement there is a strong possibility of the majority of the MTC entry list enjoying a few days in S.A. with N2017. I get excited just thinking of the smiles on everyone's faces! Working together to have the first MR2 'demonstration' race would be incredible. I am sure Club of MR2 Australia could organise some of the original race cars to attend. The only issue with having one trackday is this: Here is a example: When I appeared at the Winton trackday(Monday), that was due to myself competing at Winton on the Fri/Sat/Sun (second outright in SuperTT which I was very happy with!). If I was not able to drive at the race meet, I may not have appeared (the only registered race car at the event). Another: If MTC was one day, interstate drivers would not come along as it is not worth their while. Even now, we have three days booked in (MTC 2016), with discussions for another day (possibly) Eastern Creek as this works for the 8+ entries which come from S.A. and the many other entries from Qld/Tasmania/Victoria/ACT/Northern NSW/Japan. This is simply there to allow value for time and money for these individual's. The solution: Have a MTC event which runs for one or two days in conjunction with N2017 trackday. or Planning the N2017 around other motorsport events which will inspire trailered cars to make the long haul to S.A. This could be a race weekend at Mallala or a Hillclimb at one of the Hillclimb tracks. Kind regards Steven
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