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Lost in the K hole
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Mon, 20 January 2003 01:01
 
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compared to other 'high risk' activities i used to race, the prices youre throwing around are CHEAP. i used to pay up to $110-$120 per event for day licencing/insurance/entry etc. so $40-$50 is nothing IMHO
that said, id be up for the motorkhana. hopefully my weekend is available. but i reckon i can make it so.
cheers
ed
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c'town, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Mon, 20 January 2003 01:29
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prices sound good to me also
hey ed how about nishad and i meet at your place and we head on to dubbo together? (assuming nishad comes)
also do u know if dave has organised accommodation (place to put tent) with straun for us?
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Carlingford, Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Mon, 20 January 2003 04:21
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sounds good to me 
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Colac, Victoria
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Mon, 20 January 2003 06:36
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thanks for the clarification grant - Was appreciated
A Suggestion to post the same message in the General Messaages area as well would be good - thats the first place people look
From previous events ive heard this event is really worth attending - and a big turnout from toymods - the CCCQ , and the melbourne based clubs would be awesome - a town overrun by australias best toyotas sounds good to me
Re prices - they are very good - the CCCQ had worked hard to get the insurance to cover it - and i believe theres not much left to organise formally
My next dilemma is - Do I bring the ta22 - or my SOON TO BE PURCHASED ST185 GT4 !! Whee !
Buahaha - Turbos and traction - or full on Old school Carby fed drag pig?
or both !! HEE!!
Stuart
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Tue, 21 January 2003 08:59
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hey this sounds like its going to be a great weekend i'm putting in for leave now!!!! hey the costs are cool as well!!!
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Gold Coast, QLD
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Wed, 22 January 2003 08:47
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I've already applied for my Holidays but I am worried that it has been left too late to announce the Nationals are on.
I am in touch with a few different clubs who have made alternate arrangements for easter weekend because nothing has been announced and the clubs have not been kept up-to-date with the progress of the nationals. In fact after contacting a few of them I find that they haven't even been given any indication at all that the Nationals may even be on.
Believe me I hope they are as I am sure it will be a great weekend. But it needs to be announced that they are definitely on soon or you will not get the turnout that a event of this magnitude deserves.
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Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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up yours!
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Thu, 23 January 2003 01:07
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sorry!....
Iam already booked in to the Easter Nationals!
Last two years Ive made the effort to put time aside for the Toyota Nationals, but the insurance issue has let us all down.
This year iam getting in early with the accommodation and so forth.
YOGI8U
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Gold Coast, QLD
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Thu, 23 January 2003 01:54
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So you are saying that if you can't find 2 officals for the motorkhana event that the Nationals will not be going ahead.
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If everything else has been organised and the event is going ahead with or without the motorkhana, why not release that information now so that people knew what was going on. That would allow them time to organise holidays and accomodation, and also allow clubs to notify their members and organise what they wish for the event.
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Canberra
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December 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Thu, 23 January 2003 02:02
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I should have no trouble getting time off so count me in.
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Location:
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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May 2002
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Thu, 23 January 2003 02:21
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No. Either way the event will go ahead with or without the Motorkhana. The Toyota Car Club of VIC are CAMS affiliated and they are currently discussing with their members the possibility of two CAMS officials travelling to Dubbo for the event. In any case we have up to 6 weeks before the event to lodge the application.
We plan to officially launch the event on February 1. If CAMS officials cannot be found in time then we will most likely drop this from the entry form and add it later if possible.
Please remember, this event is not a simple club weekend activity nor is it as big as something like the Four's and Rotary Nationals; it is inbetween. We rely heavily on the backing of sponsors; many of which have only recently been able to fully commit.
As I said before, we decided it was better to announce the event late rather than early and have to cancel because of last minute problems. At present the only potential issue is the motorkhana so we see no reason the event cannot push forward.
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Gold Coast, QLD
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May 2002
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Thu, 23 January 2003 02:40
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Don't get me wrong Grant. I think you and the others are doing a GREAT job. It's just that I was told last year at the All Toyota Day in August (I think) when I asked people from the CCCQ about the nationals, that the insurance problem was fixed and they only had to organise the events.
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Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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May 2002
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Thu, 23 January 2003 03:43
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That's probably true but the biggest hurdle this time has been sponsorship. Without financial backing the cost of the event per person would of been huge. If you would like to email me your contact details I would be happy to discuss the Nationals with you personally.
On another note, I notice there are plently of people viewing this thread but not commenting. As the event hasn't been run for a few years we are unsure exactly what the level of participation will be. therefore we really do need to know what people are interested in (show and shine, drags or motorkhana) so we can do some final planning. I'm not looking for an in-depth discussion, only a quick comment like "I'd do a motorkhana" etc.
Thanks.
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I supported Toymods
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Sydney
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June 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Thu, 23 January 2003 03:59
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IMHO i think you need to have the 3 events as well as a dyno shootout with different classes. Similar to what we do with the Toymods Dyno Day
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Gold Coast, QLD
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Thu, 23 January 2003 04:03
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I'd do a Show and Shine and invite the clubs to have their own stands.
I'd also like to see a cruise to somewhere over the weekend.
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I supported Toymods
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Toodyay, WA
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July 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Thu, 23 January 2003 06:50
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Cam and I'd be up for a weekend out there with the RA28
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Toymods Board Member
I supported Toymods
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Turramurra, Sydney.
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Thu, 23 January 2003 07:27
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I've been waiting to go to the Toyota Nationals for years, I'll be in for sure.
Depending on my cars state of being, I'll be up for show & shine & a maybe for drags & motorkhana.
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Colac, Victoria
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Thu, 23 January 2003 08:48
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Im going at this stage - Its just a question if it will be in my half body finished dragbeast celicapig ta22
OR THE GT4 St185i drove today and fell in love with - MUAUAHAHA!
YOU got to love the feeling of 10pound of boost and 4 paws on the ground - man - either one would be sweet
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Sydney Australia
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Thu, 23 January 2003 13:22
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1st of all, grant and others thanks for doing such a great job in preparing this event. I've been to a few nationals now and i've seen how much work goes on for the organisers and that is without me even seeing the behind the scenes.
I'll be in for all the events. I think the events listed are great and can involve everyone.
GEE120, a dyno day wouldn't really be cool at the nationals. It takes a lot of time and isn't really that interesting. Also, Frank Armstrong is the only Dyno place in dubbo and getting him to open up the easter weekend would be rather hard! 
Luke
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Sydney
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Thu, 23 January 2003 23:57
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i like the idea of a cool cruz as well...hey how about those mobile dyno set up we see at the shows nowdays???? a dyno shootout is cool for spectators....
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Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Fri, 24 January 2003 00:35
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We considered it but there simply wouldn't be enough time to hold it. In any case, most people have already had their cars dyno'd at the Toymods dyno days so we doubted if anyone would pay the money to do it again.
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Sydney Australia
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Fri, 24 January 2003 00:39
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dyno shoot outs can be cool but also VERY boring for spectators. Figures on a page are one thing, but what excites me heaps about THESE nationals is that we will actually see some drags and the cars really performing.
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Colac, Victoria
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Fri, 24 January 2003 05:40
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agreed with the show/shiune + drags - those alone would be pretty sweet to see ..
dammit - Still cant decide what to bring !!
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Location:
Newcastle
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September 2002
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Mon, 27 January 2003 12:04
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I hopeing to get down there ill be taking the TA22 and would be up for the show'n'shine and drags! 
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newcastle nsw
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Mon, 27 January 2003 22:13
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yep grant i will be there & ill be in all of the above
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Tue, 28 January 2003 00:13
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All my best laid plans have again come apart and i will have to abandon the Nats for a more pressing engagement.
Actually my engagement party is this weekend,
And my Wedding is on the Easter weekend.
I tried for a Dubbo honeymoon but couldnt make it stick !!
Have a good time, Take lots of photo's !!
Matt
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Tue, 28 January 2003 00:30
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man that would be classic, "honey can we have our honeymoon with my car club?" haha 
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Newcastle
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September 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Tue, 28 January 2003 08:43
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Dcving: We should leave Newcastle at the same time and cruise down there?
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Club Member
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Sydney, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Tue, 28 January 2003 11:11
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Man, I have missed out on this whole thread...
What are the details of this event??? Where is it being held and on what dates??? What are costs of entry and spectator entry???
Who is definately going from Sydney???
I'd be interested in going down but need to know whats happening...
Help please...
Also, is there a Toyota Nats website at all explaining everything that I need to know???
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Club Member
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Sydney, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Tue, 28 January 2003 11:43
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Okay, well after taking the time to realise that the opening post had been updated I have a few more questions...
Will the show and shine be open to anyone that wants to show their car on the day???
Is there going to be a Toymods area???
Is this event a definate or still a maybe???
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Toymods Social Secretary
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Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Tue, 28 January 2003 12:39
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I would be up for show and shine, drag, and possibly motorkhana. The latter is not that important to me personally.
Would be nice to know FOR SURE what is happening this year Grant, i keep hearing maybes and mostlys. Sorry to be a PITA but i need certainty, and soon, if i wish to get the time off work, away from family, away from uni, and to sort some accomodation out in dubbo! I understand all the set-backs, but a big fat YES its happening might help
benny!! silly boy - you should listen at the toymods meetings, heaps has been said about the Toyota Nationals there.
As far as i know, there isnt an Official Toymods area there. Best bet is to bring this up at the next meeting again, and see what people are thinking of doing.
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Tue, 28 January 2003 13:00
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all the best
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newcastle
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June 2002
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Parramatta
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July 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Thu, 30 January 2003 22:42
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whooo toyota nationals i will be there
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Club President
I supported Toymods
Location:
Sydney
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May 2002
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Fri, 31 January 2003 05:46
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The National will be going ahead !
Guys I spoke to grant yesterday afternoon and they are dotting the T's and crossing the I's.. No wait that was last year  They actually have it sorted this time round and it is indeed going ahead. They are just finalising some trivialities.
The motorkhana is still alittle unsure as they are awaiting written approval from cams but either way the weekend will happen.
Luke,
Dyno shootouts are like the drags, Some people like em some don't its personal preference. The last 3 Toymods Dyno days have seen over 60 entrants and well over double that as spectators. so they can't be too boring, Personally I enjoy both for very different reasons !
As for Toymods having a presence I am sure there will be alot of toymodders there and once the board gets together we can announce wether or not it will be an official event.
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Sydney Australia
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Fri, 31 January 2003 06:04
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yeah rod i'm not doubting that Dyno Days are popular, i just think that when time is at its limits, its more exciting to see cars shoot up a drag strip than sit on rollers, for the public. I enjoy the dyno days, and i'm sure if the nationals was over 4 days you could devote a day to it.
I think pauls gtech will be fun again, its fair and can be done at anytime, day or night. CANT WAIT. Fun times again!
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Carlingford, Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Fri, 31 January 2003 07:09
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does any1 know a place where i could throw up a tent for free???
i would be a great help
thanks
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Toymods Social Secretary
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Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Fri, 31 January 2003 10:01
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wooo WOOOOO!!!!
The Nationals are happening!! The Witzl will be there, taking along with him a living room sized tent! All Toymodders looking for a weekend of beer drinking, bbq'ing, Toyota loving and drag racing are free to tent up with The Witzl in whatever location can be found!
I will be looking into my NRMA accomodation guides this weekend... this promises to be AWESOME! 
heehee... cant wait!
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Location:
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Sun, 02 February 2003 05:18
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The Toyota Nationals are now confirmed. Please see new post for details.
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Club Member
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Sydney, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Sun, 02 February 2003 07:25
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Karl, I'll take a place in that tent...
Have you found anywhere that would be suitable to put it up???
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I supported Toymods
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Sydney
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Sun, 02 February 2003 10:39
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Karl,
pick me pick me. i'll gladley take a spot
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Sydney
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July 2002
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Melbourne
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August 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Mon, 03 February 2003 03:35
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woooo i have always wanted to go see this event.
Does anyone know how far it is from melbourne?
and will anyone bash me to death and kick my car is i arive in my........honda? i know its sad but as my dead stock daily driver its all i got the toys are sold at the moment otherwise i would have bought the soarer or celica or corolla
I'm interested for numbers sake would plan to tent it and spectate rather than compete who wants to see a silly honda anyways
if anyone can give me a idea on km's or hours from melbourn this will help me
thanks
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penrith
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Mon, 03 February 2003 03:48
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hey when will the presentation be for the show and shine? will it be on the same day?
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Colac, Victoria
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Mon, 03 February 2003 07:41
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TurboCilly - if needs be you can ride shotgun with me in something less unholy as a honda * chuckles *
Still deciding whether im going atm - ill know midweek for sure if i get loan approval for the gt4 - or if ill have to settle driving the old ta22 up
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Toymods Social Secretary
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Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Mon, 03 February 2003 08:14
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ok, looking at the other thread there seems to be some accomodation availamable that the Toyo Nat's crew will be organising. Ill be checking it all out once the Nataionals website is up and running.... and if i dont like it - there will still be tent.
Pete - my tent is WAAAAYYYY bigger than yours... 2 rooms, each can sleep up to 8. Then an awning.
Ben - yeah dude... but no complaining
Gary - my car gets the awning dude!!  but of course u are welcome if we tent it up!
Like i said though - i would prefer hotel type shyte. Would be awesome if we all got adjacent rooms! Ill be looking into it this week!
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Club Member
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Sydney, NSW
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Mon, 03 February 2003 09:25
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Thanks Karl... Muchly appreciated...
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Melbourne
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August 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Mon, 03 February 2003 09:51
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stu,
i am unsure if i able to come up now, and even less sure if i have the hondoh by then stupid car company taking so long! grrr
i may end up at easternats (5 min drive from home) but i would have loved seeing Toyotas rather than ford holden battle
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Location:
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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May 2002
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WEBSITE NOW UP
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Sun, 09 February 2003 20:47
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As some of you may of seen, the Toyota Nationals website (www.toyota-nationals.org.au) is now up and running. Over the next few days the site will be updated and added to, so keep checking it for these changes. The entry form download is one of those additions and this should be available by Wednesday.
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I supported Toymods
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Central Coast
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Sun, 09 February 2003 21:13
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Ok I realllly wanna go to this.
Does anyone know how long roughly it takes to get to Dubbo? Do we organise our own accomodation or is the Toynats team booking heaps of rooms?
How many other people are thinking of going? There will probably be roughly 3-4cars from the central coast as far as I know so far.
It would be more fun if we all crooz together 
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Location:
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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May 2002
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Re: TOYOTA NATIONALS
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Sun, 09 February 2003 21:39
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Some accommodation has been booked. This is one of the pages that will be added to the site this week.
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