For all those aspiring track day runners, here is your day. Paul Ruzic of Ruzic Engineering runs weekday track days with full timing and cars grouped according to speed to reduce overtaking. These days are huge on boostcruising, skylines australia, ausrotary and auscartalk (Mx-5) forums.
It is a top even to see and eveyone has heaps of fun. See below for Paul's recent releases about the upcoming day.
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Hi Guys,
UPDATE
Morning Session: Less than 10 spots left !!
Afternoon Session: Only 12 spots left !!
Passenger Rides: To book a passenger ride you must be PAID IN FULL. There are only a few of these left !!
Volunteers: I only have 4 volunteer spots left, these are great value. See below.
If you are not driving and can help out for a half day, please let me know.
It’s the volunteers that make the day run so well.
Thanks for the great response so far. Please get your booking in early, spots are disappearing quickly !!
I have attached the first email again below (with a few error corrections)
Paul
Hi Guys,
The next track day will be on TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12. It will be a Full Day event, ran as two half days.
I have done some fine tuning to the format of the day. I think we are heading to the ultimate day. Especially now the timing equipment is back 100%
Expect at least 28 laps on the Clubman and Sprint circuits, and 14 laps for the National and Sportsman circuits.
The format will be:
7:30am Arrive and get checked in.
8:15am Morning Driver Briefing
8:30am Clubman Circuit
11:20am Passenger Rides (2 groups of 6)
11:50am National Circuit
12:40pm MORNING SESSION END
12:00pm Afternoon drivers arrive and get checked in.
12:50pm Afternoon Driver Briefing
1:00pm Sprint Circuit
3:50pm Passenger Rides (2 groups of 6)
4:10pm Sportsman Circuit
5:00pm AFTERNOON SESSION END
PASSENGER RIDES
The passenger rides will be available to the first 24 people (12 morning and 12 afternoon) who want them and have made full payment. This is a bonus.
There is strictly no overtaking. This session is for fun. If you overtake or drive too hard for any reason, you will be banned from future passenger sessions.
Your passenger is required to sign in and have the same protective clothing as the driver.
BOOKING SYSTEM – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – DO NOT BOOK IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE TERMS
To make a booking there is a $30 deposit or full payment. If you cancel the $30 is lost as a cancellation fee.
Full payment is due 2 weeks before the event. If you do not pay, your deposit will be lost and your spot sold.
Driving positions are non-refundable 1 week before the event.
Morning Session $120
Afternoon Session $120
Full Day $210
Payment Details
Bank: Metway Bank
Account Name: Ruzic Engineering
BSB: 484-799
Account: 50-042434-0
VOLUNTEERS
There are 5 spots reserved for volunteer drivers. If you want to help out for half the event, you can work for 1/2 day and drive the other half free. The jobs include Track controller, pit Lane Marshall, pit lane organizer, timing room helper etc.
You will either drive the morning or afternoon session. Let me know if you want one of these spots and your driving preference. Your preference is not guaranteed. You are required to be on site for the full duration of your volunteer period. The volunteer periods are from 7:30am to 12:40pm and 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
FINAL WORD
Please ensure you read all the rules below.
This is set to be another great day. Make sure you book early.
See you there.
Paul
041 112 7374
HALL OF FAME
The hall of fame has been updated to all the most recent track results. Make sure you check it out at:
www.TimeAttack.com.au
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ON TRACK RULES
The following rules will be enforced with no negotiation.
Red Flag. If the red flag and traffic light is out and you do not slow down and leave the track immediately, you will be asked to leave the event without refund.
Yellow Flag. If the yellow flag and traffic light is out and you do not slow down immediately, you will be asked to leave the event without refund.
Corner Overtaking. If you are overtaking too close, or in corners or driving in a dangerous way, you will get one warning, if you repeat the behavior you will be asked to leave the event without refund.
DRIVING PARTICIPANTS
Only drivers who have pre-booked and are members of the day will be allowed to participate on the day.
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
THE SAFETY OF YOUR VEHICLE IS SOLEY YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
HAVE YOUR VEHICLE CHECKED AND SERVICED BY A PROFESSIONAL
There may be a basic equipment safety check on the day
Minimum Equipment Safety Check List:
1. Check the helmet has the required safety sticker and has no cracks.
2. Check the clothing is long sleeve neck to wrist to ankle.
3. Check the seat belts are secure.
4. Check the seats are secure.
5. Check for fluid leaks.
6. Check for exhaust smoke.
7. Check tyres are in good condition.
8. Check there are no loose items in the cabin or boot. (including unsecured video cameras)
9. Check battery is not loose. Preferably the terminals are not exposed.
10. Check all panel work is secured.
If you are missing any safety equipment, you will not be able to drive and there will be no refund of track day fees. This is not negotiable.
It is recommended that a fire extinguisher is installed in your car. If you use your fire extinguisher to put out another car, the cost of a new extinguisher will be refunded. A fire extinguisher may become a mandatory track day requirement in the future.
TRACK DAY RULES
General:
No Alcohol at the event.
You must have a helmet and neck to wrist to ankle clothing.
Any Reckless or dangerous driving (burn outs, donuts etc) and you will be asked to leave on the spot without refund. You will not be invited back.
Driving:
No passengers allowed in your car on the track.
Do not enter the track from the pit lane until the flag has been waved in front of you.
No speeding in pit lane. (40km/h max).
Pit lane is one way, go to the back gate to re-enter the pit lane if you exit for a cool down.
Overtaking is only allowed on the main straight(s) after the driver ahead has signaled with indicators.
The driver being overtaken must back off and allow the overtake maneuver to occur before the next corner.
Strictly no tail-gating. The following driver must maintain at least 2 car lengths (10m) bumper to bumper at any time unless overtaking.
Use your rear vision mirrors. Be aware of where you are and who is around you on the track.
Spectators
Only drivers and a nominated crew member will be allowed into the pit area where the cars are. All other spectators will be in the spectator area.
If you bring someone as a spectator you are responsible for their behavior. If they break the rules both of you will be excluded from future events.
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Payment Details
Bank: Metway Bank
Account Name: Ruzic Engineering
BSB: 484-799
Account: 50-042434-0
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