Wakefield 6hr 2013 13/14 July 2013

Re: Wakefield 6hr 2013 13/14 July 2013 (B24)

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 09:22:53 GMT

Unfortunately it has been called off (for our team). I ended up sending my wastegate back the manufacturer due to a fault I found. Don't expect to see it back for a few weeks so I am defiantly out.
Will be going to watch the Australian GT race at EC on Sunday instead of the 6hr.
Next year!

Re: Wakefield 6hr 2013 13/14 July 2013 (Admin)

Sun, 30 Jun 2013 15:52:19 GMT

That's a shame. I'll still come down on Sunday and be your pit crew for the team if its on.

Re: Wakefield 6hr 2013 13/14 July 2013 (B24)

Sat, 29 Jun 2013 10:54:15 GMT

Just an update on the 6hr. Unfortunately it is not looking good due to people stepping away from the team. Adam, his team mate and his Tarmac car will not be there due to work commitments.
Ian cannot make it due to prep on his SW20 3SGTE.
Glenn due to prep on his SW20 track car.
Alex is still in, I'm still in but that is it for the moment.

If we can not get 3 drivers/cars in the next few weeks, we will not be running.

Re: Wakefield 6hr 2013 13/14 July 2013 (B24)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:03:09 GMT

It would be great to see you up here but no problem if you can not make it as it is a long drive.
We now have five drivers with three SW20's confirmed for the 6hr. First time there has been a MR2 team to compete in a 6hr regularity in Australia.
Very happy to see this a reality.
It would be great to see a bunch of MR2 owners make the trek to Wakefield on the Sat or Sunday to say hello and show the rest of the car scene that the MR2 does exist and there are still passionate owners and drivers.
If Burstmode shows up, we will get some great professional photo's from their team of pro photographers.

The Team

SW20: 250+kw logged tarmac rally car, colour:red, estimated 'hotlap' time: 1.06. Will be running around the 1.10's. Both drivers are seasoned MR2 drivers.

SW20: 270+kw logged Super TT circuit car, colour: white/blue/silver, estimated 'hotlap' time: sub 1.06. Will be running in the 1.10's. Both drivers are seasoned MR2 drivers.

SW20 180kw street registered, road legal, colour: Silver, estimated 'hot lap' time: 1.11. Will be running on the 1.15's. Driver has trackday experience choosing to advance his driving skills with entry to the Wakefield 6hr. Known as 'MrPlow' on the forums.

CrewTo be confirmed.

Re: Wakefield 6hr 2013 13/14 July 2013 (WIDEMR)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:15:17 GMT

Im thinking about going up but not sure at this stage.

Re: Wakefield 6hr 2013 13/14 July 2013 (B24)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:08:56 GMT

Thank

WIDEMR
The only team to car communication allowed will be by way of hand held lapboards displayed from pit wall.
No other electronic communication between the vehicle and the team will be permitted.
No GPS, telecommunications, telemetry or personal timing devices will be permitted during the event.

The only radio communication permitted at the event will be that used by event officials.

Thanks B,
Just checked the reg's to find the bad news.. Will have to sort out a pit board.
Are you thinking of coming over?

Re: Wakefield 6hr 2013 13/14 July 2013 (WIDEMR)

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:07:12 GMT

The only team to car communication allowed will be by way of hand held lapboards displayed from pit wall.
No other electronic communication between the vehicle and the team will be permitted.
No GPS, telecommunications, telemetry or personal timing devices will be permitted during the event.

The only radio communication permitted at the event will be that used by event officials.

Re: Wakefield 6hr 2013 13/14 July 2013 (B24)

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:38:28 GMT

Great to see you are 'on board' Adam. I will confirm maximum time later today.
Glenn/Admin, is also driving. We have sorted out a deal so he can drive my car.
I'm waiting to hear back from Alex and Dennis the Menace may also be in with a shot. Any more, and we will need to sort out a second team!
Our competition is Team Corolla from the Toymods forum. They are old campaigners who will be tough to beat. Ric Shaw has a team of RX7's entered. Chances are, we will run with their pace. He is very good at clearing the field to help manage constant times.

Also working on a team manager to regulate the campaign.
Would be great to see a MR2 NSW member take up the role of team manager and race engineer but there are a few people who may come on board if they are not available. Race engineer is a kid in a candy shop for a IT nut.
Do you have a radio? Radio's are a great addition.Head sets are $70 which are ear plugs with a mic fitted into the helmet. Really helps with driver/team management.

Looks like 10-13 teams which means plenty of track time on a pretty clear track for 6 hours plus a full day practice on the Saturday.

Will organise a meeting in a few weeks.

Cheers

Steve

Re: Wakefield 6hr 2013 13/14 July 2013 (REALMR2)

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:29:27 GMT

Hi Steve,
Count us in mate for the Wakefield 6 Hour, I will give you a call over the next few days but I can confirm that I am happy to enter my MR2 as part of your MR2 team, I will be driving and will also have a mate of mine (Ross) who will be there as my mechanic but will also drive my car on the day.
Can you please confirm the maximum amount of driving each driver can do, given that you need minimum 4 cars and 4 drivers, is it just the case that you have the minimum cars/drivers and you see how it pans out on the day, or is it more specific than that?
We are keen as, so I hope you get 2 more cars.
Speak soon.
Adam

Re: Wakefield 6hr 2013 13/14 July 2013 (B24)

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:10:59 GMT

I had a chat with the organizers today. Looks like 10 teams will be taking part in the event. That is 10 cars on track at any one time so if you want a clear track for two days with a fair amount of track time, this could be a great option. Also, it a weekend which will not effect work.
Hope to confirm some drivers by Monday.

Re: Wakefield 6hr 2013 13/14 July 2013 (B24)

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 22:41:33 GMT

Its about $100 a night for two at the Bakery Motel, 10 min's from the track. Tell her you will take her '
Christmas in July' at Katoomba. It is held around the same time. If you are lucky it will snow while you are there.
If you are unlucky, it will snow while you are at the 6hr..lol

Re: Wakefield 6hr 2013 13/14 July 2013 (dennis the menace)

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:37:55 GMT

Still working on the idea of a weekend away for my wife and I. Any estimates on accommodation costs yet?

Re: Wakefield 6hr 2013 13/14 July 2013 (B24)

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:26:49 GMT

One of the SW20 owners has called today who is keen on driving in the 6 hr. He has a 210+kw SW20 (ex targa rally). The car will have two drivers, the owner and his mechanic. His entry will be confirmed later this week. Hopefully he will be on board.
There are three other possible cars/drivers entering. My car has a seat available (for a small fee) as my co-driver from the W300 cannot make it.

There is still 3-4 weeks before the entry is due so there is still time to decide if you can enter.

There is practice and qualifying all day Saturday which means plenty of track time.
It is not a race as there are many street cars which enter the 6 hr. It is very similar to a speed off the streets day and safer. The reason being, people are not driving at ten tenths to crack some elusive lap time.
The 6hr allows each driver to have one hour of driving. This can be 15min x 4, 30min x 2, 1hr x 1, whatever you like.
A team manager would be an advantage. Anyone interested in this, put your name down.

Accommodation will be in Goulburn as everything near the circuit has been booked.

Re: Wakefield 6hr 2013 13/14 July 2013 (B24)

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:07:30 GMT

Yes Pete,
1.09 to 1.25.

Re: Wakefield 6hr 2013 13/14 July 2013 (sweeetpete)

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:18:16 GMT

Isnt there a maximum lap time required to enter?