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[ALL] 2nd Annual GMH-Torana DRAG DAY!

Started by _Tiny_ , Nov 30 2006 06:14 PM

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Poll: Do we Want the Skid Pan open? (37 member(s) have cast votes)

Do we Want the Skid Pan open?

  1. Yes (20 votes [54.05%])

    Percentage of vote: 54.05%

  2. No (7 votes [18.92%])

    Percentage of vote: 18.92%

  3. I'll DEFINITELY do a skid if its open. (10 votes [27.03%])

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#376 _TORANR AMORE_

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Posted 25 April 2007 - 08:18 PM

then everything fizzles out as we try to keep TORANR AMORE's LX from stalling, whilst flooding it with cool water with the intention of not letting it seize.

What a Wild Exaggeration Heath, for a 308 that overheated after a burnout...... stalling??? seizing???? huh??? It didn't stall and definately would not seize. It takes a lot more than that to hurt a 308.

As for the the track and possible weather:
At Heathcote Raceway, they have what they call "the Jet", which they run up and down the track to prepare it. It runs at an extremely high temperature and they use it to dry up the track after there has been rain. They can only use it when the rain stops however and it takes them about 1/2 hour to fully prep the track this way. So even if there has been morning showers, it should be OK as long as it stops before racing begins.

I would worry less if the forecast on Friday says 'possible showers' than if it said 'rain all day'. If it says 'rain all day' in Bendigo, then I wouldn't bother going.

Cheers.

Edited by TORANR AMORE, 25 April 2007 - 08:23 PM.

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Posted 25 April 2007 - 11:01 PM

haha I was trying to make the day sound more exciting. Now you've really buggered it up haven't you? :P

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Posted 25 April 2007 - 11:33 PM

What Rick just said is spot-on correctamoondo. I was chatting to the guys at Heathcote last weekend about drying the track.... and yeah pretty much as long as the rain physically stops, they will then have the track totally dried and ready for racing again within 20-30 minutes.

We ran out of luck last Saturday because the drizzle was consistent and eventually turned into rain, and never let up.

So if this Saturday sees a few showers I wouldn't stress about it..... we just need to hope it doesn't pour all day!

PS. Has anyone been in contact with Heathcote recently about this day? ie. to confirm the schedule/times... and to confirm that they realise we plan to use the burnout pad etc ??? Cos we will have to make sure they start the DYO bracket early enough etc....

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Posted 25 April 2007 - 11:44 PM

hey 1/2 hour to dry the track...sounds good...but yer im doin all the 'anti-rain-dancing' that somone pointed out earlier but yeh hopefully *touch wood* we dont get any consistent rain! Does anyone know if we go past someton? And if supagas in someton is open on saturdays? I wanna get a tank of straight propane for the day :burnout: but if we dont go past it its ok, still goes alryte on the normal pump LPG (propane mixed with crap!)
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Edited by Brad1979UC, 25 April 2007 - 11:53 PM.

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 09:49 AM

Isn't it illegal to fill a car with 100% propane?

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 09:59 AM

its illegal to do a lot of things chopper.... as you would know...

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 10:03 AM

I know that all too well. I'm just thinking about whether the staff would allow you to do it or not.

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 10:30 AM

Just a quick question which is prolly a dumb question.. but you all know me...
Does the car have to be registered to enter.... if u trailer it up there an it passess scruitineering is that ok??

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 11:18 AM

Yes Brad, we do go through Somerton.
Yes, Supergas is open till 12:00 noon.
Brad, I suppose we could all file into the service lane and wait while you fill up... :rolleyes: ... or you could get up there before we leave, then we don't have to stop.... :spoton:


Please people, have your tanks full before we leave!!!!

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 12:09 PM

Just a quick question which is prolly a dumb question.. but you all know me...
Does the car have to be registered to enter.... if u trailer it up there an it passess scruitineering is that ok??

Quick answer is no, it doesn't have to be registered.

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 12:38 PM

- thanks

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 07:41 PM

Errr... I havent contacted Joanne but i will zap her an email!

Cheers brett!

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 07:44 PM

Email sent!

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 07:51 PM

Lol...thanks for that knoath, you guys wont see me fill my torrie with straight propane on saturday, ay? :rolleyes: ... yeh maybe i'll leave 5-10 mins earlier or something or u guys chill in the service lane for 2 mins or something...ill prob just leave earlier so the convoy doesnt have to stop n i'll join the line wen u guys drive past :D.
Top stuff, itchin for saturday :rockon: ,
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Posted 26 April 2007 - 08:03 PM

HI GUYS,THERE IS GOING TO BE A BLOWN HB AT HEATHCOTE ON SUNDAY,
TO PUT ON A GREAT SHOW FOR THE GMH TORANA CLUB-SITE,SO DON'T WORRY ABOUT WEATHER JUST GO AND HAVE A GREAT DAY,REGARDS SPUD.

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 08:28 PM

Sunday? We want you there Saturday!

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 08:41 PM

SORRY GUYS,I THOUGHT THE DRAG DAY WAS SUNDAY,THE NEW OWNER OF THE HB CAN ONLY MAKE IT ON SUNDAY FOR A TEST AND TUNE,I WILL BE GOING TO GIVE HIM A HAND,REGARDS SPUD.
PS........GO THE TORANA'S....................

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 09:01 PM

Bugger Spud! Would have been awesome to see that beast for real man!!

You from around that way? Make sure you drop in to say Gday! You wont be able to miss us all!!

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 09:18 PM

sorry Tiny,i can't make it on saturday,work commitments,hope u all have a great day,regards Spud.

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 09:36 PM

Does everyone plan to go up either way ie to do with weather i mean has it been confimed for rain on saturday?? Im tempted to go up n c what its like but they wont open gates for just one person is it all go n c
What is weather planned for day as we are closer to it?

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 09:40 PM

Well...to be honest stedz...there's a good change its ogna rain on sat :<_<: , but still...ill be there, and i think many other will be going regardless, either way if its consistently raining it will probably turn into a good cruise, and if we get a dry spell we can go racing! So yeh still come along cos i rekon there will stil be a good turnout.
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*EDIT:ohh yeh, and the forcast for bendigo is a possibly thunderstorm*
(taken from heathcote raceway website)

Edited by Brad1979UC, 26 April 2007 - 09:41 PM.

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 10:11 PM

yeah, i am defiantly going. i have booked accommodation... if it rains out saturday, ill go on sunday!

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 10:23 PM

We will be there regardless

Tiny and myself are coming down from Sydney for it

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 11:48 PM

well i hope i havent wasted today getting the old girl ready , was music to fire her up after a long spell .. just have to wait i suppose and see what saturday morning brings .. fingers crossed

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Posted 27 April 2007 - 01:26 AM

Bugger!
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