Racing @ Calder 5th October from the Infield - Page 2

SpoolMan · 01-10-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig

What model fords are these????????????????????????????

Don't worry to much, we will hold the Ford end up...

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Originally Posted by xclr8

Sorry, yes to you Spoolman. Did you get the PM?
Xclr8

All good your on the list.

SpoolMan · 01-10-2008, 07:09 PM

I have had PM’s about what is the infield and the procedure that goes with it.
The infield is on the inside of the track where the competition cars and club cars gather whilst waiting for a run, you line up directly behind the start line which means you don’t have to line up with the rest of the public in the stages lanes.
Infield runners get to run every 30 mins on the clock eg: 12.30, 1.00pm so on.
When paying at the gate tell them you are from the Ford Forums your name will be struck off the list.
All racers tell the credential office that you are from the Ford Forums and again at scrutineering this is important make sure scrutineering give you an infield pass.
All spectators go to the scrutineering to obtain the arm bands to get infield access.

worm · 01-10-2008, 08:07 PM

Thanks Spoolman...

With be there with the T... Go FORD :-)

FPV8U · 01-10-2008, 09:20 PM

EDIT - Cancel that, got reminded of other commitments.

SpoolMan · 02-10-2008, 10:56 PM

List now closed has been emailed off.

Reminder that day light saving starts Saturday 2am so clocks go forward 1 hour.
Enjoy the day and obey all the rules anyone who brings the Forum name into disrepute wont be racing under this Forum name again and may also be banned from Calder and this site.
So have fun, see you all Sunday.

Save time download the club entry form here:
http://www.calderpark.com.au/forms/l...entry_form.pdf

Times - (Weather Permitting)
Gates Open: 10:00 am
Scrutineering: 11:00 am - 3:00pm (approximately)
Street Series Racing: 12.00 Noon - 5:00 pm
Legal Off Street Racing: 12.00 Noon - 5:30pm
Dinner Break & Seeding 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Finals & Grudge Racing 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Presentation: On start line after last race

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Kev_BLNXR8_Ute · 03-10-2008, 06:29 AM

Hey spooly,
Doesnt daylight savings start at 2am Sunday morning?????

SpoolMan · 03-10-2008, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Kev_Blown_XR8_Ute

Hey spooly,
Doesnt daylight savings start at 2am Sunday morning?????

Yeah correct still means we have to get up an hour early, put the clock back one hour Saturday night before bed, go to church then Calder

RG · 03-10-2008, 10:42 AM

Yet again the weather forecast has changed. It has gone from showers developing to;
Sunday Fine day. Min 9 Max 21

Doubt we're going to see any PB's but at least it'll be a nice day.

Kev_BLNXR8_Ute · 03-10-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SpoolMan

Yeah correct still means we have to get up an hour early, put the clock back one hour Saturday night before bed, go to church then Calder

What are you doing spooly dude????

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Clocks forward an hour

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Originally Posted by Russell

Doubt we're going to see any PB's but at least it'll be a nice day.

Pretty sure I will get me a new PB...
Doubt it will be the 10 I would like but a low 11 would be nice. :monkes:

EXR8ED · 03-10-2008, 07:52 PM

Hey spooly! What does the final list look like?? Who's comin??(Racing wise)

Kev- Did ya sort out the coil pak problem mate? All runnin how it spose to now?

Cheers
Glenn

SpoolMan · 03-10-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by EXR8ED

Hey spooly! What does the final list look like?? Who's comin??(Racing wise)

18 cars, 12 to 13 Fords mostly turbo, a couple of Boss V8's and a mixed bag of brands a few mates of mine and other members here..

Keilor gets its weather report from Essendon Airport says 19 deg max, 5 deg min.
I think Midday when racing starts will be the coolest part of the day..

Doogstar · 03-10-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev_Blown_XR8_Ute

Pretty sure I will get me a new PB...
Doubt it will be the 10 I would like but a low 11 would be nice. :monkes:

I think you're being modest there Kev, providing you get traction. Are you running on semi-slicks?

Hey Glenn, I will see you there bud.

EXR8ED · 03-10-2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Doogstar

I think you're being modest there Kev, providing you get traction. Are you running on semi-slicks?

Hey Glenn, I will see you there bud.

Woz wonderin if you were comin or not! Wicked will see you there.

Cheers
Glenn

WOLF · 03-10-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev_Blown_XR8_Ute

Pretty sure I will get me a new PB...
Doubt it will be the 10 I would like but a low 11 would be nice. :monkes:

why the doubt? Would be great to see a manual 10 from a B series...with that weather forecast upgrade may come down for perv

Jason[98.EL] · 04-10-2008, 10:22 PM

Good luck to all going tomorrow hope you have fun and bring home a few p.b's as well

Grimus

superroo · 05-10-2008, 06:29 PM

Just got a report from kev, new track is slippery as buggery. No grip what so ever.

Still, he managed a 11.34 @ 204kph (127 mph) with heaps of wheel spin. Give it a couple of months is the word.

Cheers

FPV8U · 05-10-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by superroo

Just got a report from kev, new track is slippery as buggery. No grip what so ever.

Still, he managed a 11.34 @ 204kph (127 mph) with heaps of wheel spin. Give it a couple of months is the word.

Cheers

Big Kev still running the 5 Speed in that machine?

RG · 05-10-2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

Big Kev still running the 5 Speed in that machine?

He is.

Calder is rubbish. The burnout pad is sticky as hell but the start line is slippery. Good job there clowns.

Doogstar · 05-10-2008, 07:11 PM

^^ I agree, I got told off for doing a burnout on the start line, but I was just trying to stall it up. lol I was also getting wheelspin down the track. I guess it doesn't help that the semi-slicks that I was running had turned into full slicks.

I guess maybe in a few weeks once it gets some rubber down, it will be okay.

BOEING XRT · 06-10-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Doogstar

^^ I agree, I got told off for doing a burnout on the start line, but I was just trying to stall it up. lol I was also getting wheelspin down the track. I guess it doesn't help that the semi-slicks that I was running had turned into full slicks.

I guess maybe in a few weeks once it gets some rubber down, it will be okay.

Hi Guys,
I agree Calder is a friggin clown fest - slippery Bob certainly did not prepare the track well - scorching hot conditions - and racing during the day. Bring back night racing I say. I think it was a day for BBQ's and the beach.... I can smell a ghost town in the coming month's. All in all, managed a 12.3 @114mph in my BF XR6T ZF- TUNE ONLY WITH MT'S

Thanks spoolman for the infield effort - good to catch up with the blue oval fella's.

Regards...
BOEING XRT

DENKO · 07-10-2008, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Doogstar

^^ I agree, I got told off for doing a burnout on the start line, but I was just trying to stall it up. lol I was also getting wheelspin down the track. I guess it doesn't help that the semi-slicks that I was running had turned into full slicks.

I guess maybe in a few weeks once it gets some rubber down, it will be okay.

i was wondering why the official came up to your window, though every can i saw on the track was just breaking way too much traction, good to see the Gtech/ p e t mod boys brought out both XR6 animals. also big well done to you doug. maybe next time ill grow some balls and run my standard beast haha

x_phantom_x · 07-10-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell

He is.

Calder is rubbish. The burnout pad is sticky as hell but the start line is slippery. Good job there clowns.

I dont understand what you mean?? There were cars there doing 8, 9, 10, 11 secs with no traction issues at all. If an 8 sec car can launch, then why cant your 105mph car do the same? Maybe you need better tyres. And if the burnout pad is sticky, you obviously need more down low power.

Most people in this thread are saying the same thing. Instead of blaming caldar, maybe you should do something about your set up? I was there watching, and there were heaps of monsters with no issues.

But I do agree about the infield issue. The public cars had 2-3 runs each before you ford blokes raced. That wasn't too fair I thought.

RG · 07-10-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by x_phantom_x

I dont understand what you mean?? There were cars there doing 8, 9, 10, 11 secs with no traction issues at all. If an 8 sec car can launch, then why cant your 105mph car do the same? Maybe you need better tyres. And if the burnout pad is sticky, you obviously need more down low power.

Most people in this thread are saying the same thing. Instead of blaming caldar, maybe you should do something about your set up? I was there watching, and there were heaps of monsters with no issues.

But I do agree about the infield issue. The public cars had 2-3 runs each before you ford blokes raced. That wasn't too fair I thought.

So you are telling me that a BA ute with 460+rwkw on slicks needs to change too? Kev bogged his down and near on stalled it because of the same burnout pad and then had traction issues off the line.

Oh and btw I never said it was me with the issues, I ran a PB there so it was fine for me.

SpoolMan · 07-10-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by x_phantom_x

I dont understand what you mean?? There were cars there doing 8, 9, 10, 11 secs with no traction issues at all. If an 8 sec car can launch, then why cant your 105mph car do the same? Maybe you need better tyres. And if the burnout pad is sticky, you obviously need more down low power.

Most people in this thread are saying the same thing. Instead of blaming caldar, maybe you should do something about your set up? I was there watching, and there were heaps of monsters with no issues.

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Don't agree we never got a pass that stuck, every time had wheel spin.
Not every one is going to go and buy full slicks and front runners and drag suspension package for there street car.
We have had other times at Calder same setup no problem, hit the link in my signature May 2008 Calder 1.6-foot same tyres no issue, clean of the line.

Craig · 07-10-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by x_phantom_x

I dont understand what you mean?? There were cars there doing 8, 9, 10, 11 secs with no traction issues at all. If an 8 sec car can launch, then why cant your 105mph car do the same? Maybe you need better tyres. And if the burnout pad is sticky, you obviously need more down low power.

Most people in this thread are saying the same thing. Instead of blaming caldar, maybe you should do something about your set up? I was there watching, and there were heaps of monsters with no issues.

But I do agree about the infield issue. The public cars had 2-3 runs each before you ford blokes raced. That wasn't too fair I thought.

8-9-10 second cars normally have big size slicks and racing suspension which can handle slippery race tracks or in Top Fuel we can either slip the clutch or bleed the fuel to handle slippery conditions (in most cases). It's harder much harder to get a 12 - 14 second car out of the hole when the track is marginal.

The turbo or manual V8 guys will find it the most difficult. Hope this helps.

superroo · 05-10-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

Big Kev still running the 5 Speed in that machine?

Yep, with full interior too.

EXR8ED · 05-10-2008, 09:18 PM

It was a circus for start to Finnish and not just on the track...I'm talking about the whole day. I got a whopping 5 runs in for a total of 5 1/2 hours there. We were one of the first cars at the track and they still couldn't get thing happening on time, then skipped all the cars waiting infield and left us hanging for an hour, all I can say is WHAT A JOKE, but I ain't laughing. Add to this I drove like crap and that tops off the day. Best I managed was a 12.62 and Craig put down another 12.60. Last time I EVER race at CALDER. Thanks still to spoolman for the organisation for us to attend the infield. Also to Craig for all his help and time again, you rock mate.

Cheers
Glenn

Quadcams · 07-10-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by superroo

Just got a report from kev, new track is slippery as buggery. No grip what so ever.

Still, he managed a 11.34 @ 204kph (127 mph) with heaps of wheel spin. Give it a couple of months is the word.

Cheers

Well done Kev, new BA manual record.

What was his 60ft ?

Craig · 07-10-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Quadcams

Well done Kev, new BA manual record.

What was his 60ft ?

When I raced Kev in Glenn's ute we both went 1.78 to the 60ft, he went by me at half track.

WASP · 07-10-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Quadcams

Well done Kev, new BA manual record.

What was his 60ft ?

Agreed Wade, that's the best result I've heard for a manual BOSS, blown or otherwise. A 5 speeder as well. Love that MPH! I wonder if being a Ute with the live rear axel makes it any easier than a sedan? I can't see why but manual sedans with big power are usually difficult to get out of the hole.