NSW and ACT Fez owners - Track Day

mondo_broady · 07-12-2010, 09:25 PM

Would any NSW or ACT Fez owners be interested in a Private Track day at Marulan Driver Training Centre (about halfway between Syd and Canberra)

proposed dates are either sat feb 26 or sat march 5.

The XR5 and XR4 forums have provided about 21 of the minimum 25 starters i would like to make this worthwile. cost with 25 will be $120pp (extra for licence or helmet hire requirements)

if you are interested, let me know asap please. i can give you more details if you want but i really need to get 4 or 5 more people. will be posting in other small ford sections too.

mondo_broady · 13-12-2010, 10:31 PM

update, 20 confirmed, 12 pending... all have been PM'd on the various forums.

a breakdown of participants for you:

XR4 forum - 3 members confirmed + 3 guests confirmed, 1 member pending + 2 guests pending
XR5 turbo - 9 members confirmed + 1 guest confirmed, 5 members pending + 3 guests pending
XR5 OC - nil (although some XR5turbs members are on both forums)
AFF - 4 members confirmed, 1 member pending.

Types of Cars - XR5 Focus, XR5 Mondeo, XR4 Fiesta, RS Focus, Focus Zetec, Mondeo TDCi, Focus TDCi, VE SS Ute, MkV Golf TDi, Pulsar SSS turbo, Gallant GSR.

hoping the rest will get in touch in the next day or so and we can move ahead!!

WPN XR6T · 17-12-2010, 05:40 PM

Would be very keen to be involved! Keep us posted.

mondo_broady · 17-12-2010, 05:49 PM

would you like me to add you to the list??

WPN XR6T · 18-12-2010, 12:11 PM

Yes, if you could please mate.

mondo_broady · 18-12-2010, 04:13 PM

done. just a couple left to confirm then details will be posted to all... thanks again.

mondo_broady · 21-12-2010, 11:01 AM

Ok, so we are still only at 22 confirmed. I am going on a week's holiday tomorrow so it is unlikely i can tell you any more till next week. this is getting frustrating. those who are yet to confirm have been PM'd twice on the various forums as well as many updates here. maybe i should have asked for mobile phone numbers with the EOI??

anyway, here is the list. Please, if you are on here as a maybe, can you let me know your intentions??

From the XR4 forum:

will85 has confirmed
ace has confirmed + 1 (bubz) + 1 mate (SS ute) + 1 mate (Golf)
pulsar7 has confirmed + 1 mate (pulsar sss turbo)

pulsar7's mate (maybe)

From XR5turbo forum:

mondo_broady has confirmed
rowlo has confirmed
bruce_ has confirmed + 1 (ania)
iSnowboard has confirmed
micx has confirmed
daisy has confirmed
loxmyf has confirmed
neale has confirmed

nikosthegreat + 2 (maybe)
tj-zetec + 1 (maybe)
sean (maybe)

From the Aussie Ford forums:

andrew67 has confirmed
photn has confirmed
talldude has confirmed
turbodeisel has confirmed
fast eddie has confirmed (wheel chair)
wpn xr6t

casabonka ( +1 mazda3 maybe)

mondo_broady · 03-01-2011, 08:02 PM

Ok, a PM has been sent to all confirmed members regarding details for payment etc...

If there are any other members interested, you are most welcome to attend. Please PM me asap with your interest.

mondo_broady · 09-01-2011, 05:06 PM

ok guys, so far i have only had one person out of 24 come through with this. (there are 4 pending clear funds) i can't lock in the date till i get the cash, so need you to get onto this if you haven't already asap!!

mondo_broady · 13-01-2011, 09:09 PM

ok good news of sorts, they've pencilled in our booking pending payment of the deposit, but please don't let this slow down your actions in getting the money in.

mondo_broady · 21-01-2011, 03:32 PM

Ok latest news...

Track is booked, we are now locked in and should we cancel for any reason in the next 4 weeks, we do 50% of our doe... cancel in the week after that and we lose the lot.

Have been paid by 21 of 24 attendees. Many thanks to those who have paid, please hurry up those who haven't!! ;)

Have been contacted by 4 people who are all keen. if they come along, everybody will receive a refund. If only 24 turn up, unfortunately I'll have to ask each person for another $6 to cover the cost of the 25th spot...

Will be in touch soon with further details.

Thanks again for the support and prompt payment. I'll be better organisd next time, i promise... :thumbsup:

mondo_broady · 02-02-2011, 10:59 PM

What:
fordXR5turbo.com + fordXR4.com Track Day

Date:
Saturday 26th February 2011

Where:
Marulan Driver Training Centre, Marulan NSW.

Timeline:
Gates open at 8am, drivers must sign in when they arrive.
8:45am COMPULSORY driver briefing and track walk.
9am First session starts
4pm Track is closed.

Track Sessions:
Sessions are 10min duration with max. of 6 cars on the track at any time, although we will most likely have 5 groups of 5 cars. No overtaking on any part of the circuit other than

the main straight. This is good for inexperienced drivers as they will not have to be checking their mirrors the whole time. The facility will try to match drivers of similar ability in

the groups. You can swap groups throughout the day if your initial group is unsuitable.

Licence Requirements:
You must have a track licence to particiate. Any CAMS Licence is Ok, otherwise you must purchase a MDTC licence for $30 which is good for 12months.

Equipment Requirements:
Must have an Australian Standard Helmet. Should you not have one, Helmets are available to hire for $20 (plus $50 refundable cash deposit). Drivers must wear long sleeves and

long pants along with closed in shoes.

Instructor:
We will have an instructor on hand to advise those who need help. He can do so in-car or from the pit-lane, whichever you chose. He will be there for the entire day.

Ambulance:
We will have an ambulance at the track all day.

Services:
There is is no refuelling facility at the track. There is a BP service centre 7km from the facility.
Coffee and Snacks Available
A full range of refreshments is available onsite, with some of our most popular items including:
◦Cappuccinos
◦Hot chocolate
◦Yummy food
All available at an affordable price.

MDTC Welcome Note:

Quote:

Welcome to the home of the Marulan Driver Training Centre.

We are dedicated to road safety through driver training and education. We offer training and facilities of the highest standard, from our specially designed driver training facility, to

our classrooms and training aids.

As part of our education regime we hold regular Track Days for those who want to bring their street cars and learn their own and their cars potential under controlled conditions

with tuition if required.

For those who don’t have their own cars we have a BMW Touring Car for hire on a half day or full day basis.

Race Driver Training is available for those who would like to learn the art of Motor Racing.

We offer hot laps in various types of cars for those looking for the need to drive or passenger around our circuit – and if you’re stuck for a gift – maybe a Gift Voucher can ease

the thoughts of what to get and help make decisions that little bit easier.

Car Clubs are more than welcome at our facility where days can be tailored to suit car enthusiasts of all sorts – an enjoyable get together for the families of car clubs.

Our Kids Driver Training starts from the age of 8 to the age of 15 in our specially designed 150cc buggies on dirt training oval – another great gift idea for those wanting to give

their kids something different and we assure you they won’t only thoroughly enjoy their experience but take home with them some important techniques long before they are set to

hit our public roads.

Teenager Driver Training is highly recommended for the 15 to 20 year olds. Courses are carried out in your own vehicle, or car hire is available (automatic or manual).

We have a professional and experienced group of staff, with every single member sharing a passion for driving safety.

Please explore our website, learn more about what we have to offer, and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the

"Contact Us" page, or the details you see on the right.

Yours in driving safety,
Garry and Natalie Willmington
Directors - Marulan Driver Training Centre

The Track:
The heart of the Marulan Driver Training Centre is our specially designed, and professionally constructed training loop.

Incorporating a variety of realistic driving scenarios and situations, as well as a skid pan area, and a 360 metre dirt oval, the training facility can be reconfigured quickly and adapted

to suit a massive range of training situations.

The facility lecture rooms and administration building are top rate, and have been designed to provide an inviting and comfortable viewing area for visitors.

Safety:
The Marulan Driver Training Centre facility has been constructed with stringent safety in mind and features a tyre barriers along the full length of the outside of the training loop to

ensure the safety of our participants and their cars. The venue has been inspected and approved by the relevant authorities. The circuit complies with and exceeds Industry

Standards. MDTC has installed a state of the art noise monitor and recording system to ensure that our participants cars are kept under the 90db limit.

Things to remember:
The roads into the facility have an 80km/h speed limit. Please observe the posted limit when travelling to and from the facility.
The drivers briefing is COMPULSORY, even iff you have been to the facility before. NO briefing, NO drive.
If you are intending to hire a helmet, bring the extra cash with you. Deposit is CASH ONLY.

All participants are expected to 100% comply with the FordXR5Turbo.com & FordXR4.com Cruise / Event

Guidelines

Could those with friends attending please pass this info on to them?

Looking forward to seeing you all there on the day.

Regards,
Peter "broady" Broadhead

ps. there are still 3 places available at this stage...

mondo_broady · 04-02-2011, 03:15 PM

Ok, I'm going to have to stop taking requests now. We have 29 paid up, and at least 4 who said they intend on paying up. if i have sent you details for payment, please do so so I can finalise the numbers and work out how much to refund everybody on the day.

sorry to anyone who misses out this time, but after this has been supported so well, we may run another later in the year. thanks for the support.

mondo_broady · 16-02-2011, 02:25 PM

Ok, as requested, here is a list of the usernames of drivers for the track day:

fordXR5turbo (and XR5OC) forums:

mondo_broady
bruce_ + 1
neale
lats
rowlo
iSnowboard
micx
loxmyf
daisy
pberryman
Tyson25

fordXR4 forums:
Ace + 2
bubz
will85
pulsar7 + 4
aussieXR4
cptdandan

Aussie Ford forums:

andrew67
fast eddie
photn
talldude
turbodeisel + 1
wpnxr6t

we have a number of different cars amongst us including:

Focus XR5
Mondeo XR5
Focus Turbo Deisel
Focus Zetec Super Charged
Fiesta XR4
Pulsar SSS Turbo
SS Crumpledore Ute
Golf (usure of model?)
amongst others...

mondo_broady · 24-02-2011, 08:15 PM

Light the blue touch paper, we're good to go!! don't forget to check your info i sent you. any questions, call me on the number i provided you.

mondo_broady · 26-02-2011, 09:01 PM

many thanks to all for making this day a success...

WPN XR6T · 26-02-2011, 10:38 PM

Thanks for making the day possible, I had a ball and will be back for more if and when we do it all again!

Cheers

Neale · 26-02-2011, 10:42 PM

many thanks for organising broady, great day & awsome variety of cars too

Twinpiston · 27-02-2011, 11:33 AM

Where are the pics?

I have you got a link to them?

Twinpiston · 27-02-2011, 11:34 AM

Maybe someone should organise one for the QLDrs

photn · 27-02-2011, 11:51 AM

What happened to that Black LR 2 door? why did he pull over on the side of the track?

Fast Eddie · 27-02-2011, 01:09 PM

Electrical gremlins. I think from memory a spark plug lead or something?

The only other thing that I didn't mention in the Focus Section Thread is that there were a great variety of cars there which made for a good day. I would have loved to see the MkII RS out there with the EVO IX.

mondo_broady · 27-02-2011, 01:58 PM

i'll post some pics and vids tomorrrow. off to work soon. in the meantime, here is a link to one of my vids on youtube...

me vs a golf...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEmMj..._order&list=UL

Neale · 27-02-2011, 03:53 PM

Like ive said before, Great day broady thanks heaps.

There are heaps of pics & vids from the day here.

theres a couple of you in there too eddie

http://www.fordxr5turbo.com/forum/i...p?topic=10963.0

there are also some of the pics from www.fordxr5turbo.com members "roaringstorm" &"micx" from here if you cant get on the forum

https://picasaweb.google.com/roarin...Day26thFeb2011#
http://www.flickr.com/photos/micxne...57626024640935/