A pretty good day out in Pakenham today, sunny with a nice breeze to carry away the dust & the surface was similar to Weribee, just more grass & less cracks. More bloody flies though... :rant:

 

I didn't get many photos as they threw a few 'interesting' courses at us this time & I was spending most of my spare time learning where the heck I was meant to go. I know I clipped at least two flags this time & had a WD (wrong direction), but not really fussed. I know how I stuffed up, so will try not to do that again. :) I know I'm also no motorsport photographer & was using my phone camera as it's a PITA to remove the camera from the car & align it all putting it back all the time. But, enjoy!

 

 

 

The rest I managed can be found here. Editing some of the videos to remove the boring waiting bits, will post up a link when they're uploaded. Not just in-car footage either, managed to film some of the other guys this time!

 

A big thanks to kickn5k & webers4x48 for coming down to take a look & also for being an impromptu pit-crew for me! Much appreciated guys, good to catch up with you too. :y:

 

I spotted this & recalled Redwarf saying something about borrowing a Hyundai Excel... I wonder if this was it? :P

 

 

Round 3 is in Deniliquin on April 28th, there's an Autocross on the 27th at the same venue but I won't be entering in that one. Just drive up on the Saturday, take a look so I sort of know what to expect & stay the night. Not keen on a 3.5 hour drive on the Sunday morning. :no2:

Edited March 24, 201313 yr by carbonboy

A big thanks to kickn5k & webers4x48 for coming down to take a look & also for being an impromptu pit-crew for me! Much appreciated guys, good to catch up with you too. :y:

 

Round 3 is in Deniliquin on April 28th, there's an Autocross on the 27th at the same venue but I won't be entering in that one. Just drive up on the Saturday, take a look so I sort of know what to expect & stay the night. Not keen on a 3.5 hour drive on the Sunday morning. :no2:

 

Haha thanks but it was Leigh that changed the wheels. Brett and I just talked sheet and cheered you on. Haha

 

I can't make Deni but I've just filled out my license form and WILL be entering next round at Sandown.

Deni Autocross is to this day the best autocross track I've driven, and I've driven a few.

 

Do yourself a favour and go up early Saturday and have a run. You wont be disappointed. :)

What Red said - well worth the effort to do it, even in a stock 3k ke20...

I'll have to see how I go for both time & finances, but will try as it comes so highly recommended. :y:

 

I'll get one of those Go-Pro thingies once I'm not spending so much on car parts, but for now the old CyberShot will have to do.

 

Edited March 25, 201313 yr by carbonboy

The results from Pakenham came through, I think the home ground advantage/beginners luck definitely came into play in Round 1! This time around I placed 36th out of 51 outright, 35th on handicap, 14th out of 19 in Class A & 3rd out of 5 in Novice Class. Mind you, the winner of Novice Class was driving a Westfield FW, bit of a notch above BT. We ran 8 courses in total & I managed to WD once & hit 4 flags all up, which probably didn't help the results but *meh*. Fun was had. :yes:

Yeah, a WD will take you right out of contention. Only 4 flags, hit more than that in one test....

Only 4 flags, hit more than that in one test....

 

I've seen your YouTube vids. You never spent any time off wide open throttle!!

Edited March 27, 201313 yr by kickn5k

With a locker it was the only way to steer ;)

Edit: Note to self: No more K-motor jokes. Sorry Colin, I'll behave.

 

Yeah that WD stuffed me & two of the flags I collected on the first test, which was a simple straight slalom. That should've been my reminder to wake up & pay attention, but you live, you learn.

 

TCCAV is hosting a TCCAV/MR2OC members-only motorkhana practice day the week after Deni, Although there will be no timing/places on the day, the plan is to have some tandem tests run towards the end of the day for some side-by-side action. I can think of a KE10 I wouldn't mind having a crack at... ;)

Edited April 4, 201313 yr by carbonboy

like this

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With a k-motor it was the only way to go anywhere quickly ;)

Luke.... :((

I can think of a KE11 I wouldn't mind having a crack at... ;)

 

Haha fixed!! Is that the gp5 thingo on the calendar? Do I need to pre-register?

Cause its on like donkey kong with on a neck bone baby!!!!!

If I bag out old mate enough he may drag out the seca for some GZE action.