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Rosanna, Melb
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June 2002
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Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Mon, 25 April 2005 01:52
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OK guys, round 2 is hitting Queensland Raceway on the weekend of 4th and 5th of June.
A convoy of around 3-6 drivers plus support is heading up from Melbourne for the event and would love to get some local info. About all we know is where the track is.
So any suggestions on somewhere cheap to stay CLOSE to the track, whether you can buy/have tyres fitted at the track and other local tips for us interstaters would be appreciated.
Thanks
Hen
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Location:
Brisbane
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July 2004
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Mon, 25 April 2005 03:32
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don't know about tyre situation, but place to stay would probably be ipswich bed and brekky. it's about 15 min from the track (but then again the track is out in the sticks). Might be closer places, but that's the best i can tell u. Should be a good day, like to meet up with a few people from interstate.
Crok.
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Location:
bundaberg
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September 2004
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Mon, 25 April 2005 04:43
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bring lots of tyres, 1 set of tyres lasts about 3 or so laps!
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Location:
Gold Coast
Registered:
June 2003
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Mon, 25 April 2005 05:30
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Yeah..... If you drive a 700KW ute....
Yeah you could stay in ipswich but its in the sticks and theres not really anything interesting there. I'd recommend you stay closer to brisbane or even better the Gold Coast. Its only about an hour max to the track from either and the night lifes a lot more interesting. The tracks pretty easy to find but there are instructions on how to get there on the QR website
http://www.queenslandraceway.com.au/
Tyre fitting is usually available for big events but bring extras anyway if needed.
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Location:
Brisbane
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October 2002
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Tue, 26 April 2005 10:21
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maybe look for a place around rosewood or yamanto,
i did a bit of sluething for ye
City View Hotel
275 Brisbane St Ipswich
(07) 3281-4038
Coronation Hotel
254 Brisbane St Ipswich
(07) 3281-4360
Harp Of Erin Metropole Hotel
253 Brisbane St Ipswich
(07) 3281-1940
from brisbane street to champions raceway is 17km,
heres the maphttp://www.whereis.com/whereis/mapping/zoomDirecti on.do?mapIndex=44&brandId=1&level=5
between the hotel and thet track there is 3-4 servos, a medium sized shopping complex and multiple fast food outlets. the speed is 80-100 most of the way, maybe 10 mins max each way.
here is all the tyre shops in ipswich.
frank and jeff's discount tyres are only 500m away from those hotels, so that might be a good place to start
Bob Jane T-Marts
Brisbane St (Cnr Waghorn St) Ipswich
(07) 3812-1155
Boral Tyres
45 Huxham St Ipswich
(07) 3294-0178
Frank & Jeff Discount Tyres
23 Darling St Ipswich
(07) 3282-9755 {18k away}
Goodyear Auto Service Centres
Wharf St (Cnr Brisbane St) Ipswich
(07) 3281-1500
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Location:
goldy coast
Registered:
September 2004
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Tue, 26 April 2005 12:23
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thats cool ill come say hi when you guys are here.
as for staying places. I say the closer to brisane city the better, QR is a bit out from every thing, if you want to do nothing except focus on drifting then stay some where near the track, because you will have nothing else to do, but if you want to see some night life some of the sights then choose gold coast or close to brisbane city. its about an hr tops from goldcoast and im sure some local people will show you the way.
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Location:
Brisbane
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October 2002
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Tue, 26 April 2005 12:33
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i will definately be going, what cars will u guys be bringing up, i wanna meet some more toymods ppl
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Location:
Brisbane
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January 2005
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Wed, 27 April 2005 12:22
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id stay the hell away from the swich.
stay in brissie/goldcoast somewhere
use a last minute motel reservation site like wotif or lastminute..
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Location:
Blue Mountains
Registered:
December 2004
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Thu, 28 April 2005 00:45
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Last year some of us IDA people stayed at the Sundowner in Ipswich during Round 3 of the Drift Nats and we will NEVER EVER EVER stay there again  some of the guys showed their displeasure in a form of black lines that are probably still being cleaned off the courtyard 
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Location:
Rosanna, Melb
Registered:
June 2002
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Sat, 30 April 2005 02:49
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Thanks for the info everyone. I'd be leaning towards staying as close to the track as possible so its a shorter limp if anything breaks. Plus after two solid days driving up there, then two days drifting (hopefully) and fixing cars it'll probably only be two beers before I pass out, so night life may not be so important.
I'll be the tall guy in the stock looking bronze 4AC sprinter if anyone sees me round. My gearbox is rooted so the thing whines like nothing else though.
Hen
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Sat, 30 April 2005 05:08
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oh great, i'll look out for the 4AC powered sprinter, wats your mate driving a black 180SX
every other spectator up here's in a sprinter, i have seen upto 25-30 sprinters at an event.
i'll be in the loud corona
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Location:
ipswich queensland
Registered:
April 2004
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Sat, 30 April 2005 09:19
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there is nuthin rong with stayin in ipswich. but i agree with mr dohc. brisbane street would be a good place to stay as there is lotsa tyre joints and the hotels are ok. i will probly be there, il be in a blue ta22 with soarer rims.
laterdays
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Location:
Brisbane
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October 2002
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Sat, 30 April 2005 09:36
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bring the rona, back me up 
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Location:
ipswich queensland
Registered:
April 2004
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Sat, 30 April 2005 09:43
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yer ok mayb but just remeber its only a 18rg so its nuthin special. does neone know wat it costs to be a spectator???
laters
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Location:
Brisbane
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October 2002
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Sat, 30 April 2005 09:47
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what u mean just an 18RG 
normally $10 a day
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Location:
ipswich queensland
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April 2004
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Sat, 30 April 2005 11:10
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exactly wat i said its just an 18rg nuthin special. my celica kills it everyday and its only got 85.1hp at the wheels (cause no one can tune it)
i was talkin to my mom and she seamed to think that the willobank caravan park would be a good close place to stay.
laters
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Location:
QLD
Registered:
October 2004
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Sun, 01 May 2005 03:50
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ill be their if my mz or s13 finished
not sure which 1 to bring
just a few q's
can any1 enter? even if u only got a learners
how much to enter?
just thinkin about entering
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Sun, 01 May 2005 07:04
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| MX73_drifter wrote on Sun, 01 May 2005 13:50 |
ill be their if my mz or s13 finished
not sure which 1 to bring
just a few q's
can any1 enter? even if u only got a learners
how much to enter?
just thinkin about entering
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anyone can enter, try to get the car ready by the 21st may, they are having a practice day there,
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DriftZone Event Bookings:
Price: AU$100.00. (US$69.00 if paying by credit card)
Requirements:
- Current drivers license
- Car in safe condition
- Long sleeve shirt
- Covered shoes
- Approved crash helmet
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Location:
QLD
Registered:
October 2004
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Sun, 01 May 2005 07:10
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so on the 21st of may just roc up
wat time
how much does it cost for practice
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Requirements:
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ive only got my learners
is that okay
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Location:
goldy coast
Registered:
September 2004
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Sun, 01 May 2005 08:58
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to my understanding the drift nats arn't run by driftzone. so some prices might be different last year entry fee for me was $20 unless the lady at the gate scamed me...
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Mon, 02 May 2005 01:58
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I will be there spectating. Even if my rona is going, I don't think I will take it as I have heard some pretty bad stories about people damaging cars there. So I will play it safe.
Later
Chris
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
October 2002
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Mon, 02 May 2005 12:18
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at least bring it for the drive down
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Location:
Brisvegas
Registered:
June 2003
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Wed, 04 May 2005 06:24
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I will be there spectating. Even if my rona is going, I don't think I will take it as I have heard some pretty bad stories about people damaging cars there
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park it on the hill and pitch your tent/chair/esky next to it...we can get a toymods corner happening
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Location:
QLD
Registered:
October 2004
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Wed, 04 May 2005 07:38
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so guys if i only got my learners
i should be able 2 enter?
if so ill take my 7mgte auto soarer
ill enter
any1 else entering
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Wed, 04 May 2005 09:50
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hey mx73 drifter, go to www.driftzone.com and ask there.
we need to have a section where all the toymods guys will be sitting, we can cheer all the toyotas on and boo the nissans
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Location:
QLD
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October 2004
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Wed, 04 May 2005 10:15
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ill be drivin a soarer
i don't know if ill be able 2 drift
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Location:
goldy coast
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September 2004
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Wed, 04 May 2005 10:17
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| Mr DOHC wrote on Wed, 04 May 2005 19:50 |
we need to have a section where all the toymods guys will be sitting, we can cheer all the toyotas on and boo the nissans
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hell yes, i think if we get in early enough should be able to grab some prime seats say after turn 2
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Wed, 04 May 2005 23:19
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just a question
if you are on your learners, you would be learning to drive. How can you possibly drift? I am thinking of when I was on my learners here and I was terrible. 
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Location:
QLD
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October 2004
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Thu, 05 May 2005 10:41
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if you are on your learners, you would be learning to drive. How can you possibly drift? I am thinking of when I was on my learners here and I was terrible.
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ive been driving since i was 14
mostly bush bashing, rallying or drags
im now nearly 17 so ive been driving for a few years
i just thought i would give it a shot
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Thu, 05 May 2005 11:23
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aah, ok.
Well, I say give it a go then
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Location:
Brisbane
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October 2002
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Thu, 05 May 2005 11:54
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yeh, we need a good laugh
i reckon just after turn 2 as well, can anyone get some shade/tarps/tents
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Location:
Brisbane
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October 2002
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Fri, 06 May 2005 06:20
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TOYO Drift Nationals Round 2
:: Click here to register for this event ::
Date Sunday, 5th June 2005
Location Queensland Raceway, Ipswich, QLD
Price Saturday $15, Sunday $25. Kids Under 12 Free.
Schedule:
Saturday 4th June
8.00am Scrutineering
9.50am Drivers Briefing
10.00am Track Opens
11.00am Gates open to public
1.00pm Practise concludes / Lunch
1.30pm Demonstration
2.00pm Qualifying
4.00pm Demonstration
4.30pm Team Drift Practise/Qualifying
5.00pm Track Closes
Sunday 5th June
8.00am Scrutineering
9.30am Drivers Briefing
9.45am Practise
11.00am Gates open to public
11.30am Team Drift Finals
12.00pm Demonstration
12.30pm Lunch
1.00pm Street Class Top 16
1.30pm TOYO Pro Class Top 16
2.00pm Demonstration
2.30pm Street Class Top 8
2.40pm TOYO Pro Class Top 8
3.00pm Street Class Top 4
3.15pm TOYO Pro Class Top 4
3.30pm Street Class Finals
3.45pm TOYO Pro Class Finals
4.05pm Presentations
4.20pm Demonstration
4.40pm TOYO Expression Session
5.15pm Track Closes
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Location:
ipswich queensland
Registered:
April 2004
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Fri, 06 May 2005 10:17
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i have sum bad news (not that neone will care but i wanna say it)
my corona comes off the road on the 25th of this month so if i come it will be in the celica.(it will be the only blue ta22 with 15 inch soarer wheels, 4 inch cannon and a young tosser driving.
laterdays
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
July 2004
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Thu, 26 May 2005 00:00
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should be able to make the sunday event.....it would be nice to get some other ta22's out there.
Cheers, crok. Mr DOHC, did you want to meet at maccas again like last time? won't have to stuff around with the stereo this time, so we can head straight out.
Cheers, crok.
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Location:
Rosanna, Melb
Registered:
June 2002
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Thu, 26 May 2005 01:07
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Well all's planned, we've got cheap accomodation in Ipswich where there are a few other drift teams staying too apparently. Probably going to be hitting the local RSL/bowls club/pub for dinner and drinking on Saturday and Sunday (depending of course on how qualifying goes).
So just look out for a bunch of sleep deprived Victorians.
Hen
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
Registered:
October 2002
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Thu, 26 May 2005 03:22
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Sounds good mate. That is a decent trip. Are you driving or towing?
I will check that steering rack on saturday. *reminds myself*
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Location:
Rosanna, Melb
Registered:
June 2002
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Thu, 26 May 2005 05:09
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I gave in... I'm towing. I know it's not nearly as manly as driving my drift car 2000km to a meet, drifting all weekend and driving home, but you have to give in to reason eventually.
Got a convoy of 4+ cars on trailers coming up.
Hen
Check that steering rack... Do it... Do it
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Location:
Brisbane
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October 2002
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Fri, 27 May 2005 09:10
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i'll be there
what do u all say to sitting along the back straight, just to the right {as per the pic} of the dipper, since they will be coming the opposite way at the nats
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Tue, 31 May 2005 00:00
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Sounds good to me, except it is a big walk to the pit area.
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Location:
Brisbane
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October 2002
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Tue, 31 May 2005 06:15
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drive then
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
Registered:
October 2002
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Tue, 31 May 2005 06:26
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alrighty then. All settle
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Location:
Brisbane
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October 2002
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Tue, 31 May 2005 12:16
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am i able to get a lift with someone one on one day and i take them the next, my car uses $800 fuel a day out there
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Location:
Gold Coast
Registered:
June 2004
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Thu, 02 June 2005 13:54
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I'm bringing my soarer up with a few freinds, one a silvia owner , it has a blown head gasket hehe. Should be a good day.
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
Registered:
October 2002
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Thu, 02 June 2005 21:50
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Are we going to try and organise a meeting spot for all toymods people?
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Location:
gold coast
Registered:
November 2004
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Tue, 07 June 2005 02:30
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| Mr DOHC wrote on Tue, 31 May 2005 22:16 |
am i able to get a lift with someone one on one day and i take them the next, my car uses $800 fuel a day out there
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you need a new car ! or your paying way to much for petrol
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: Drift Nats Round 2 - 4/5 June QLD Raceway
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Wed, 08 June 2005 10:09
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no, i need a 5 speed, so my car isnt it its power band at 100k
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