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[rodomo]

Finished off the "simulator" today to try and get an "edge" on the young bucks.
Will be on it for an hour or so nightly between now and Winton.





Hooks up to P/S 2

[TerrA LX]

way cool rodomo.

[Toranavista]

Nice work Just one question though! Can you reach the fridge in the driving position?

[rodomo]

BUGGER! Oh well, back to the drawing board.

[rodomo]

Not that seriously, I made the simulator 12 months ago and never got around to finishing it. I've got more chance now of leaving it in the lounge for a week or 2 now that it looks like more than scrap steel and an old kitchen chair It's my missus fault anyway, she bought the steering wheel and pedals.

Edited by rodomo, 02 July 2006 - 11:04 PM.

[rodomo]

The simulator had a "blow out" this morning at Bathurst. Had a pit stop, broken wire, and now we're back on track. Steve, maybe you could post a bit of a rundown on requirements on the day regarding clothing etc. e.g. do we need overalls?

[rodomo]

Thanks Steve, I hadn't forgotten the other thread, I would just hate for others to turn up and not get a run because they missed something and only read this thread. Maybe I should have just done this:


Basicaly the day starts with scruntineering and a drivers brief at 9am (it maybe 10am i just can't remember which it is ) After that the track is opened.

Cars need to be roadworthy, with no loose objects inside, and steering and braking systems and brake lights need to be in good working order. Also cars need to be free of leaks (or degreased in my case ) and have an overflow bottle Drivers need to have full covering neck to wrist and ankles, and covered shoes and a proper helemet. Flame resistant clothing is recommended.

The sessions run in 30 minute blocks. The first is for drivers only (no passengers) the second session is for Drivers and passengers only (no drivers without passengers). They swap between these two for the whole day. The only exception is a Driver and junior passenger session around 1pm, where drivers can take their older children for a lap out in there cars behind the pace car.

Generaly they let up to 40 cars on the track at a time (full circuit) letting them on from the pits. As cars come off, others are allowed on. They do not class cars, or match them based on performance, so it means there is a real mix of different speed cars on the track, but everyone is told to be aware who is around them and give others room. Those who are faster and need to pass people are told to do it ONLY ON STRAIGHTS.

Basicaly the ruling on how fast you go is:

You are only allowed to drive to 80% of the car and the drivers potentional, it is NOT racing as such, simply doing laps.

If you driver harder than this (drifting, tyres squealing around corners etc) you will be given a warning, and if you do this again you will be kicked out.

[Stedz_lc]

IM THERE!
Engines hopefully sorted! Just gotta slide the new diff centre in n a few other bits n peices! Load her up n well be there! Cmon Who else?
Cheer
Ed

[rodomo]

I have commandeered the UC and will be spending Saturday on it. Plan to leave Blackburn at about 6.30-7.00 Sunday.

[Heath]

I guess I'm going if you're going Steve. I will ring Tim now, and hopefully I can get some idea of people's attitudes towards the weather etc.

[rodomo]

Definately going, meeting a mate on Springvale Rd between Springfield and Junction Rd between 6.15 and 6.30ish. Look for the UC and a Range Rover with a Mustang on a trailer behind it.

[Heath]

Tim, Steve, Mark and I will be travelling seperately to you guys (but together) by the sound of it (and a lot earlier). I will look forward to meeting you later in the morning, Rob. Have a good trip

Steve, I'll be in high demand