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[Stain]

Have the CAMS guys come and had a look at the track yet?

[starlet666]

im starting to get pretty damn keen on this event haha will b the first time i have been near a motorsport event ever... maybe i should start getting in2 motorkhana's and stuff when my new gearbox arrives (WHEN)

[Falconxf88]

Im definitely down to give the Honda more of a thrashing, i couldn't brake it at the last Motorkhana.
Might have to throw some boost at it.

Or ill give the Ute a thrashing.... Ether way im keen to be in it.

[kitamijin]

Stain, on 06 September 2009 - 06:05 PM, said:

Have the CAMS guys come and had a look at the track yet?

Paperwork has been lodged with CAMS for approval and we are awaiting a reply. Hopefully we will hear something this week.

A web page is nearing completition and will be online shortly.

We have had a lot of good interest from racers with a good variety of cars. EVO's, Skyline GTR's, Skylines, Silvias, AE86's, Carolla's, 1600 Datto, 1973 Porsche 914/6 GT and a couple of other Porsches, a 348 Ferrari could be coming as well.

Any questions? Pls ask.

Stu

[200sxxx]

where do we pay??

haha so keen!!

[7shades]

I've reallocated project priorities to get my track car ready for this.... So it'd better happen or I'm going to come round to your house and steal your best pluggers.

[hirpm boostjunky]

200sxxx, on 07 September 2009 - 07:33 PM, said:

where do we pay??

haha so keen!!

+1

[Red rocket]

I'm in for this as well test and full series

[likwid_dzign]

I would be keen to get involved with this Stuart... Keep us posted on the progress.

Is the first event still intended to be in November? ...all things going to plan obviously.

Edited by likwid_dzign, 16 September 2009 - 07:07 PM.

[Evocoop]

Just out of intrest I got emailed this today if anybody is intrested in a road trip. This isn't a entry form but an intention to enter so the organisers can see what sort of numbers they can expect.
It will be excellent to have a few different events to attend next year. keep up the good work fellas.
 form.pdf   413.99K   21 downloads

[Fastrotor]

Already sent mine off Grant ! Yes it will be great to go race a few different series !!

Gary

[kitamijin]

Update

Last night we held the FNQMC monthly meeting.

The President of FNQMC has been in contact with CAMS on numerous occasions over the past 2 weeks to get someone up here to inspect the track. So far, we have been approved to race but just need to wait for the inspection. Frustrating, but we just have to be patient.

CAMS has also stated that we need to have an ambulance and paramedic on site for the day in case of an accident, and spectator safety. So I'm organising this as well.

Web site is now online

www.nqmp.com.au

This will be regularly updated and it will eventually have all application forms and event info and regulations.


The 1st race is still expected to be in November. Stay tuned.

Stu

Edited by kitamijin, 17 September 2009 - 06:47 PM.

[Stain]

Cool site. Gives the feel of a quality and professional event!

Cant wait.

[Evocoop]

Just interested to know why they are insisting on having the Ambos there while the event is running. We only require them there for the tarmac rally. We have a contract fire fighter there for emergency response with a few fire extinguishers and a broom but that's all.
And as far as the track inspection goes, Cams are notorisly slow for that. We've been trying to get our extended hillclimb course inspected for quite a while now but with no luck as yet. There is a bit of a backlash agianst CAMS in certain circles at the moment.
Have you considered trying to run it through someone else.
Alot of the southern clubs have switched over to AASA for their event insurance now and reaping the benifits of more flexibility.
Might be worth checking out.

[kitamijin]

Evocoop, on 17 September 2009 - 10:12 PM, said:

Just interested to know why they are insisting on having the Ambos there while the event is running. We only require them there for the tarmac rally. We have a contract fire fighter there for emergency response with a few fire extinguishers and a broom but that's all.
And as far as the track inspection goes, Cams are notorisly slow for that. We've been trying to get our extended hillclimb course inspected for quite a while now but with no luck as yet. There is a bit of a backlash agianst CAMS in certain circles at the moment.
Have you considered trying to run it through someone else.
Alot of the southern clubs have switched over to AASA for their event insurance now and reaping the benifits of more flexibility.
Might be worth checking out.

PM sent

[kitamijin]

Web site has been updated with event info. CAMS inspection is this week, then all license, membership and entry applications will be posted soon.
We've got a good variety of cars on the driver's list so it should be a good meet. We are still planning the first race in November, stay tuned.

North Queensland Motorsports Promotions website. www.nqmp.com.au

[Stain]

Excellent news! Can't wait to give it a go.

[kitamijin]

Just an update about MAKO.

Warren, the CAMS official came up and inspected the track yesterday and all went well. He was very impressed with the facilities.

Andrew (FNQMSC) and I now have to put together our submission to CAMS along with his report and picks. He said it usually takes 2-3 weeks for CAMS to clear the event.

I ran the EVO around the track to see what we have to work with. Good speed bits with some tight hairpins. Handling will be the key, even for us EVO drivers.

I did a 1m14sec lap. So we will be running 4 laps, and probably 4-5 runs with a shoot out at the end. We are allowed to run 2 cars on the track so we may be able to allow up to 40 entries.

Picks will be uploaded to the web site gallery soon. Go to www.nqmp.com.au


Stu
NQMP

[200sxxx]

Nice work!

[NAZE77]

do they ever have like practice days at the Mako track? i'm a drag racing fan, but i would love to punt the magna around a track for a bit of fun, however don't really like the idea of a "race" event such as this being a first timer in a family hack. I'd prefer to have a go at a practice day or similar.