[ultra_supra]

Level 2B course = High Performance Drive Day = November 22 (Monday)

sorry all - the next John Bowe Driving High Performance Trackday will now be November 24 (Wednesday). November 22 is still available as a John Bowe trackday course open to the public (all makes of cars), whereas Nov 24 will be an import specific High Performance Course.

This post has been edited by ultra_supra: 08 September 2010 - 12:36 PM

[Yiros]

ultra_supra, on 22 June 2010 - 01:58 PM, said:

Level 2B course = High Performance Drive Day = November 22 (Monday)

mark it in your diary.

it's five months from now, so no one should have the excuse of not being able to book some time off or get their car ready for it.

the official thread will be launched soon and i'll have the enrolment forms ready to go then. this day will fill up fast as plenty of people have done the course before and want to do it again.

At this stage baring any major setback or catastrophes, you can count me in. The Supra has been long over due for its return to the public arena and what better way to return...

[Yiros]

Major Bumpage!

Need to get my butt into gear if I want to make this event.

[JTMILLER]

Yiros, on 07 September 2010 - 11:26 PM, said:

Major Bumpage!

No major bumpage, need the car undented for this event! :P
Although i did run mine last time with a nice dent in the doors, all fixed and hopefully have enough cash to pay for this before all the slots are taken!

[PHANTOM]

yeah i got to get a helmet and cash together for this event.got to stop buying concert tickets and organising soccer trips

[ultra_supra]

hi guys,

I've been offline for a while, but have just spoken with Dean at John Bowe Driving about the next trackday.

We now have a separate day (Nov 24) allocated to us instead of the original Nov 22 day. Wednesday Nov 24 will be for high performance import cars whereas the Monday high performance course will mainly be for Euro and classic performance cars.

We hope that the date change won't affect too many people. As far as Dean is aware, there is only one import (from the June advanced driving course) signed up for the Nov 22 day and he will probably choose to shift to this day with us.

Please mark it in your diary now. It's eleven weeks from today, so you should be able to book time off from work and get your car ready for it.

This is the official thread and i'll have the official enrolment forms available for distribution at the end of the week.

This day will fill up fast as plenty of people have done the course before and want to do it again.

[ma61turbo]

If only. Too much money to spend on the car for me to be in on this.

[Stika]

my soops not high performance - but id be keen to do this track day 24th

( is it the same format like the other one i was on ??? )

[--Golli]

I'll see how Exams dates pan out, as alas.... Dean has decided to come across in the Exam period again. :(

I'll book it as soon as I know.

[ultra_supra]

Stika, on 08 September 2010 - 03:13 PM, said:

is it the same format like the other one i was on ???

yep, same format as previous years (HP Course)

--Golli, on 08 September 2010 - 04:23 PM, said:

I'll see how Exams dates pan out, as alas.... Dean has decided to come across in the Exam period again. :(

I'll book it as soon as I know.

sorry, dude. sometimes we do have it at the start of November, but others might say that it interferes with the pre exam study period. hopefully all your exams are scheduled before this and you can attend without any study worries!

[JTMILLER]

This course is after ALL adelaide uni exams finish, so once again, SUCK IT GOLLI :P

Bit strapped for cash at the moment due to the NZ trip but this will be the first thing i'll pay for after I get back!

[IcE]

Hmm, ive got a shopping list of things to do to the commodore before i register for this:

New Rotors
New Pads
New Fluid
Have new springs, need installing
New Shocks
New bushes

CRUD!

[JDNakaBomb]

IcE, on 08 September 2010 - 07:20 PM, said:

Hmm, ive got a shopping list of things to do to the commodore before i register for this:

New Rotors
New Pads
New Fluid
Have new springs, need installing
New Shocks
New bushes

CRUD!

Thats like $200 worth of parts on a commonwhore! . . .You spent more paintballing. . .lol

[IcE]

I know, right!

[Stika]

im still waiting for Sasha to get in my electronic boost controller - try and reduce my lag before this day

i wonder how much weight i can reduce on th ga70 for the day ???

[MERCURY]

I'm out sorry, brought a house now have no extra cash. :( It's time for the supra to get some engine bay love so it might be off the road for a while anyway.

[--Golli]

Kim, when would the next day be? March?

My previsional exam timetable came out this morning and I got an exam at 9am on the 24th. Would I be able to come up afterwards? or would it not be worth it? Dunno if I want to go on the monday (day before 2 exams probs isnt the best idea) however if the next one is in June again, and it might be the only option.

[ultra_supra]

--Golli, on 15 September 2010 - 10:55 PM, said:

Kim, when would the next day be? March?

My previsional exam timetable came out this morning and I got an exam at 9am on the 24th. Would I be able to come up afterwards? or would it not be worth it? Dunno if I want to go on the monday (day before 2 exams probs isnt the best idea) however if the next one is in June again, and it might be the only option.

probably next March.

this course really hinges on the track walk around in the morning which finishes around 10am - so getting there at lunchtime is not worth the trip at all. I'm only putting these on twice a year at most due to the time taken to organise them.

[ultra_supra]

Enrolment form is now available.

Sorry for the delay in launching this thread - I have been overseas for the last fortnight (but was lucky enough to have attended the Singapore F1 Grand Prix ;) )

Anyway, Dean (John Bowe Driving) and I have reserved Mallala on Wednesday November 24 for my annual High Performance trackday course - this is the step up from the (Level 2A) Advanced Driving Course that some of you have previously done with the instructors from John Bowe Driving (August last year and June this year) and is the same format as my previously offered Mallala trackday courses (November last year and March this year)

Those who were on the recent June advanced driving course may have received an email invitation from Dean for a High Performance Drive Day on Monday Nov 22 - this was going to be our day, but is actually open to the general public. We have instead set aside Wednesday Nov 24 mainly for import drivers.

You are more than welcome to sign up for this if you have previously attended the above Advanced and/or High Performance courses. If you have been to trackdays as a participant or a spectator and want to improve your driving with a professional instructor, then you might like to do this type of driving course.


Summary:
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* 20 places available for SAU and SA Supra members
* cost = $425 for whole day (0830-1630) of instructor led training

* theory session, track walk through, practice laps, then training
* includes morning tea + catered lunch
* lots of bottled water / softdrinks to rehydrate also provided throughout day

* instructor led (ratio 1:4 instructor:drivers)
* relatively safe unless you're really stupid
* but no insurance cover for damaging your car (you participate at your own risk)
* there will be an ambulance crew there and a doctor nearby (just in case)
* you will need to bring your own (approved) helmet
* metal valve caps for tire valves are required
* fire extinguisher fitment is optional

* no drifting
* no spectators
* no passengers other than the instructors
* a CAMS licence is NOT required.

* this is a supervised training circuit day with strict and specific rules.
* it is not a race session, nor is it a drift day.
* overtaking on corners or under brakes is not allowed.
* definitely no contact with another car's bodywork!
* everyone has the opportunity to go at their own pace


Places are limited and will fill up fast. Please register your interest here. I will then email you the official enrolment form.

Regular public pricing for this course is $465. Cost for SA Supra members is $425 per driver, $385 if you refer an additional person (see enrolment form)

This next trackday is now less than seven weeks away - so, more enough time for you to get your car ready and book the day off from work!

[JTMILLER]

PM Sent, get on this guys it is the best fun you can have in your car while still being legal and also much safer than being an idiot on the roads.