Summernats 20

[tickin]

yep.. ill be going as usual... there are a few people that drink a fair bit but never effects me we just do our own thing and leave them to it...
i think its a great weekend.!!!

[~Nudge~]

Ill be entering again this year, so ill get as many pics as I can. Most of which Ill take Friday while theres not many people to compete with.
This will be my second time entering, and I found last time if the car was out of there by 4pm it was fine - after that the drunks get too much, especially if theres girls in the car. Otherwise I enjoy being a part of the event.

[xbcool]

Originally Posted by buickman

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But those types are at most events not just car shows. Sorry to hear you got your car damaged.
Last year I did see security remove a couple of angry intoxicated individuals out of the Natex complex on the Saturday night.
One of the worst acts I witnessed was when a group of louts threw a bucket of water into a open window of a car that would not perform a burnout but that was quiet a few years back before the insurance premiums had the organisers tighten up security.
Its still a great car event with some neat cars

I have also seen a couple of young blokes thrown out for being a bit anti social and security handled it pretty well.
its a bit of a catch 22 situation, ya risk getting kicked out of the show for doing a burnout or risk damage to you car, etc for not pleasing the crowd.
as for doing burnouts for the crowd ,most entrants dont have a problem with it other than the crowd being too close .
if ya get out of control (insurance issues)

ps
its when i cant take vb in with me but can buy the same product at the event that I get dirty :jab:

[XR6_661]

Speaking of summernats. What happened to that purple monaro (I think) That won SMOTY a few years back? *** loved that car.

[montyv8]

I'm flying over on thursday, will be there all weekend. flying back monday.
as awesome an event as it is, I don't think i'd ever take my car there.
Its too far to travel only to be able to cruise up till say 4pm each day, as someone said earlier in the thread thats when it gets pretty full on with the crowds wanting burnouts and hassling the girls in the cars.
Unfortunately as soon as it gets dark there seems to be two absolute morons for every one normal person.
Other than that, its an awesome atmosphere, and there isn't really anything that covers as much as the summernats does as an event.
can't wait to get there

[Kyl3]

Im there on saturday only, drive down and back for the day

I'll look out for you pete

[ratman]

[/b]Rules and conditions of entry:

SUMMERNATS PROHIBITED ITEMS

• ANIMALS OR OTHER CREATURES

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I guess this year the number of alco yobbos will be culled lol

[phat_stak_tipa]

il be heading there with the mates for our annual getaway, get there thursday, leave sunday, stay in fancy accom. with spa and kitchen so we dont have to eat takeaway the whole time....there will be plenty of drinking (at the room) plenty of perving (cars and girls) at the show.....plenty of heckling for burnouts and boobs......in my opinion thats what the nats is about....having a good time.....with some control of course.....

They have family day and thats the day that things are a little "dull" after that its on for young and old and to tell you the truth it could be alot worse than what it is in regards to alcohol fueled dramas.......a couple of people out of 100,000+ causing dramas isnt too bad considering the amount of people that are wasted, and the whole rivalry and different ethnic groups that attend. I think its run quite well, other than the years where cars were damaged and the drift ute wacked the crowd its been quite good......i feel that the "cruise" on the dirt is stupid, and i think letting a ute drift on it with only rubbish plastic barriers and short chain link fence was a disaster waiting to happen.....but they have probably addressed it all now.

Personally i think if you dont like it dont come, it sucks that people have been burnt by the whole thing but as they say in life "***** happens".....and as far as i can tell all the things people whinge about, are things that have been happening there for the entire time the nats has been held.....alcohol, nudity, fighting, its human nature for alot of this behaviour just coz its a car show wont stop it happening.

Just my 2cents

[TZENU]

Wohooo only 2 days left.. I'll be there.... Looking forward to checking out the elite hall and the dyno cell... Oh and the friday night cruise down town too!!

Hopefully (wishful thinking on my behalf) one day soon i can bring the mrs up to show her what all the comotion is about..

[Sorted]

AND REMEMBER ALL TO TAKE PHOTOS & POST THEM UP

If you can get some Mopars as well that would be much appreciated............. :yeees:

[big_pete]

this thing looks interesting:

The carnival ride to beat all others and considered the most exciting in the World. No Limits will spin the riders 42m above the ground and create 5g’s of effect, similar to what the NASA Astronauts experience in their training.

[BlueKoop]

I will be there Fri, Sat, and maybe some Sunday. I will be out cruisin in the coupe Thurs, Maybe Friday night. . . . Can't wait!!!

[XR Martin]

Originally Posted by Ryan

Yeah it's bullshit.

That's why I'm taking some Bundy and leaving it at the Unit, so when I get back at night, I can drink it there.

On site, I usually just get a couple of JD Slushies.

Bit like the pizza. It's like $7 (I think. Maybe less) for a 600ml and a single piece of pizza.(From the Dominos stand). :

You can buy an entire Pizza for that.

I know the guy that runs the Dominos stand every year, he absolutely rakes it in :

[MITCHAY]

I'm not going. I've been once and I can't say that I'm really keen to go again. But it sure does spice up the Canberra nightlife though.

[gravelrash]

Originally Posted by buickman

How long since you have been there I've been going to this event for over 15 years & in the early days some louts were out of control like Mildura in 1983 & Narrandra before that. The last couple of years its been fairly well run with security you will alway get the banana brian that will cause trouble like Bathurst but I think its been made more family freindly. The Rebel biker group that have had their tents up for many years had another group come into the grounds which could have been a problem. But I didn't see any incidents occure myself

i see on the Summernats ads in Street Machine, down the bottom it says "NO BIKE CLUBS ALLOWED" does this mean the Rebels wont be there this year?

[ratman]

there was a bit of grumbling when the bandidos cruised on through but nothing really happened, heard it had something to do with one of their members getting pulled from his car and bashed the year before.

[Bucknaked]

Heading out on Sunday as a part of the ACT Clubs display thingy magiggy that's been promoted this year. It was free entry for Sunday, so I thought I may as well take advantage of it.

going to head out to Braddon Friday night

[buickman]

Originally Posted by gravelrash

i see on the Summernats ads in Street Machine, down the bottom it says "NO BIKE CLUBS ALLOWED" does this mean the Rebels wont be there this year?

Thats a interesting question as the Rebels have been going there for along time.
But I think insurance premiums must be very high so I would say the organisers want to eleminate any groups that could be a problem.
Remember 2-3 years ago when some absolute moron let of a fire works rocket that went through the roof of the beer garden & damaged one security guards hearing. Imagine claiming that on insurance these types seem to want to destroy the show for good.

[ratman]

just got back from the Nats - some very nice machines out today and plenty of Falcons getting around - will post pics soon.

[Sorted]

Originally Posted by ratman

just got back from the Nats - some very nice machines out today and plenty of Falcons getting around - will post pics soon.

Maybe make a Picture Thread Up - call it

"SUMMERNATS 20 Photo's" or something like that

or "Add your SUMMERNATS 20 Photo's here"

So other members know whats in there instead of going through this thread to find Photo's

[ratman]

I just set one up under the show and shine section titled : Summernats - 20 (2007)

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...39#post1176139

first pics to whet the appetite (and yes its now twin turboed.)

[Sorted]

Originally Posted by ratman

I just set one up under the show and shine section titled : Summernats - 20 (2007)

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...39#post1176139

first pics to whet the appetite (and yes its now twin turboed.)

Come on ratman post some pics up in that thread..........its empty atm.........

Also heard a Rumour that a VK is going to crack to the 2000hp

And while doing some searching found this:-



This below car is at the nats, has it got 2000hp?

[PJ_SR_AUII]

First year in a long time that i wont b going. Just really couldnt b bothered with the drunken crowds and the tosser security guards. I will probably see plenty of cars any way as i live in Gungahlin & ive noticed plenty of cars cruiseing into the G for a fuel and food

[Falchoon]

I haven't actually been inside Summernats yet this year but been hanging around Braddon (the unofficial other Summernats) and I reckon it should be renamed the Skyline Nats. There seems to be hundreds of them! Or maybe the "PimpedOutBMWsWith FullySik20z Nats because there are hundreds of these getting around too.

Thank god the "doof doof" craze seems to have died down, still a few cars with over-the-top stereo systems but nowhere near as bad as previous years.

Best car I've seen so far is a really nice tubbed metallic green 55 Chev with number plates ERUPTS - I bet it does when he buries the right foot!

[nb_351]

yeah that chev is from around here...
i saw him last friday night... he raced a wrx, and shat all over him... no traction for the first 100 or so metres though.. lol but he caught up...
sounds the part too...

[shane3]

Originally Posted by ratman

I just set one up under the show and shine section titled : Summernats - 20 (2007)

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...39#post1176139

first pics to whet the appetite (and yes its now twin turboed.)

I was going to chady and was followed by a guy driving a HSV with the same bonnet, XR8/GT bonnet with a inlet at the front of the bulge, It actually looked good (on a holden!!!)

[chief]

My brother did not come home from work this morning. Gave him a call and he traveled down to Canberra to go to the casino with his mates. (Since he cant go to Star City because he is a dealer there). Got down there did not know Summernats were on, since he is not much of a car person. But is absolutely loving it!!

[XRQTOR]

Originally Posted by DRHEMI

Come on ratman post some pics up in that thread..........its empty atm.........

Also heard a Rumour that a VK is going to crack to the 2000hp

And while doing some searching found this:-



This below car is at the nats, has it got 2000hp?

That white one looks like an old fox body mustang, but the front bar looks like a VK so ???? Never seen a 2 door vk.

[460cixy]

http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/460cixy/ i hope that works. whats the go with the grand champion winner what a pos

[rodderz]

Originally Posted by 460cixy

http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/460cixy/ i hope that works. whats the go with the grand champion winner what a pos

You will have to login to your account and get to your nats pics then use that link, the one above is the login page