MR2 Australia Trackday Challenge 2015/ MTC 2015. 12th-13th January. 40 Entries

Re: MR2 Australia Trackday Challenge 2015/ MTC 2015. 12th-13th January. 34 Entries confirmed (Admin)

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 18:03:05 GMT

I found another video

https://www.youtube.com/w...Q&feature=youtu.be

Re: MR2 Australia Trackday Challenge 2015/ MTC 2015. 12th-13th January. 34 Entries confirmed (B24)

Wed, 22 Apr 2015 11:30:25 GMT

Re: MR2 Australia Trackday Challenge 2015/ MTC 2015. 12th-13th January. 34 Entries confirmed (B24)

Wed, 22 Apr 2015 11:07:01 GMT

I know its hard to believe, but I now have the awards for 2015 in my possession.
Adrian has received his, Stuka's has been sent, the rest will be sent this week aside from the NSW winners as a meet will be organised.
It will be at Cricketers Arms behind Blacktown drive-in. They have great food and beer (what a surprise..), the option to cook your own steak for $10-$15 which is worth the effort, they have two open fire places and some rooms with some great tables to sit and talk. How 2015 ran and some idea's of 2016 will be discussed.
There is also plenty of parking. Date is to be confirmed but will be in the next two weeks.

Cheers

Steve

Re: MR2 Australia Trackday Challenge 2015/ MTC 2015. 12th-13th January. 34 Entries confirmed (rikkir)

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:19:10 GMT

Don't pay too much attention to the speed display, it's not 100% synchronised with the video, so it shows speed decreasing when i was actually accelerating. I haven't mastered getting everything synced properly with the software i'm using. You'll probably notice that the sound doesn't match the vision either. (especially noticeable on gear changes..)
I will definetly be watching more footage before next year. I don't expect to be great, as long as I'm having fun! In true Top Gear fashion, i don't mind being 'ambitious but rubbish' lol.

Re: MR2 Australia Trackday Challenge 2015/ MTC 2015. 12th-13th January. 34 Entries confirmed (B24)

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:10:18 GMT

rikkir
I did notice that i had to improve my braking when i watched the video myself. I did try third a few times earlier on, but with the power of the Beams at the top end of the rev range it seemed better in second. That being said, i only tried third when i was still learning the track, and i'm now probably carrying more corner speed with the improved confidence that i gained throughout the event, so carrying third makes more sense now.
I'll have a lot better tyres next year as well (assuming you allow 17" wheels and tyres in the street class lol) so i'll have to use third anyway with the expected improvement in corner speeds.
Thanks for the feedback - I don't really know what i'm doing lol.

Don't worry mate we are all very similar in skill! A instructor did say 'make the corner as short as possible' so you have more track to be accelerating or decelerating which is where the speed is. Watch some of Ian, Adrian footage as they have far more laps than most at Wakefield.

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Re: MR2 Australia Trackday Challenge 2015/ MTC 2015. 12th-13th January. 34 Entries confirmed (B24)

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 23:55:41 GMT

Adrian
I don't think wheel and tyre size needs to be restricted for aw11 class. For a 1.6 na, putting on 305 wide tyres will probably be slower than stock sized ones. Just stipulate street tyres only, so no slicks or semi slicks. Any size ok. Makes it easier for people who already have bigger wheels.

That is a very good point Adrian. Smaller is quicker with the lower powered cars. As long as its easy, I'm ok to work something out.

Re: MR2 Australia Trackday Challenge 2015/ MTC 2015. 12th-13th January. 34 Entries confirmed (Adrian)

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 21:24:36 GMT

I don't think wheel and tyre size needs to be restricted for aw11 class. For a 1.6 na, putting on 305 wide tyres will probably be slower than stock sized ones. Just stipulate street tyres only, so no slicks or semi slicks. Any size ok. Makes it easier for people who already have bigger wheels.

Re: MR2 Australia Trackday Challenge 2015/ MTC 2015. 12th-13th January. 34 Entries confirmed (rikkir)

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:21:17 GMT

I did notice that i had to improve my braking when i watched the video myself. I did try third a few times earlier on, but with the power of the Beams at the top end of the rev range it seemed better in second. That being said, i only tried third when i was still learning the track, and i'm now probably carrying more corner speed with the improved confidence that i gained throughout the event, so carrying third makes more sense now.
I'll have a lot better tyres next year as well (assuming you allow 17" wheels and tyres in the street class lol) so i'll have to use third anyway with the expected improvement in corner speeds.
Thanks for the feedback - I don't really know what i'm doing lol.

Re: MR2 Australia Trackday Challenge 2015/ MTC 2015. 12th-13th January. 34 Entries confirmed (B24)

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 14:39:38 GMT

I just sent through the award design. Hope to pick these up in a week.
I'm still unsure about the Nationals but will confirm in the next few weeks.
Rick, I just watched your quick lap. You do not need to use 2nd gear as much as you do. 3rd over the top of the hill is ok then hold 3rd to the sweeper onto the back straight. Also, finish all your braking before turn two, only accelerating on exit of the apex as you are still slowing down past the apex. This will help get your times down.

Re: MR2 Australia Trackday Challenge 2015/ MTC 2015. 12th-13th January. 34 Entries confirmed (Falcon)

Sun, 29 Mar 2015 10:24:26 GMT

Very unlikely but I did appreciate the early distribution of my prize money. Many thanks Steve. Made a huge difference to my race budget. I will be back.
Hope to see most of you at the Queensland Nationals in June. Cheers.

Re: MR2 Australia Trackday Challenge 2015/ MTC 2015. 12th-13th January. 34 Entries confirmed (Dudeman)

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:24:59 GMT

Will the 2015 plaques be ready for presentation for the 2016 challenge?

Re: MR2 Australia Trackday Challenge 2015/ MTC 2015. 12th-13th January. 34 Entries confirmed (rikkir)

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:46:22 GMT

My best lap from Wakefield...
http://youtu.be/UEhiNBKo5Io

Re: MR2 Australia Trackday Challenge 2015/ MTC 2015. 12th-13th January. 34 Entries confirmed (B24)

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 23:01:46 GMT

The awards will arrive but not just yet. Owen is helping out with the final designs. Once they arrive, I will send these to Wakefield so they can produce the plaques. I will be at Wakefield in a few weeks to repair on the cabins which is leaking. Turns out the bearer is in need of repair, some studs need replacing, some gyprocking and painting required so I will be enjoying the track for a few days. The things I do to make MTC viable!

Re: MR2 Australia Trackday Challenge 2015/ MTC 2015. 12th-13th January. 34 Entries confirmed (Dudeman)

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 17:25:49 GMT

Highlander
kameleon
And cool as a cucumber

Deep in thought wondering about availability and cost of a hardtop shell

I thought he was off looking for the awards...

Re: MR2 Australia Trackday Challenge 2015/ MTC 2015. 12th-13th January. 34 Entries confirmed (Highlander)

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 10:49:01 GMT

kameleon
And cool as a cucumber

Deep in thought wondering about availability and cost of a hardtop shell