Skid pan day - Saturday July 18

[FASTXR]

This event was hugely popular last year and there are a lot of people keen to do it again in 2009!

A skid pan day has been organised for Saturday July 18. The course is run by rally and race legend Rick Bates, and its held at the Sutton Driver Training Complex.

The day will include:

- Theory on car control - the how's and why's;
- Causes of skidding and why it happens;
- How to get out of a situation; and
- Have some fun using throttle control to control skids (not do doughnuts).

An overview of the course can be found at http://www.batesadvanceddriving.com...carcontrol.html

Cost is approximately $135.00 per person inc GST (exact amount will be known once we work out exact numbers).
Please put your name on the list ASAP so we can let Rick know how many attendees to cater for:

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[davo61]

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[big.glenn]

This event was hugely popular last year and there are a lot of people keen to do it again in 2009!

A skid pan day has been organised for Saturday July 18. The course is run by rally and race legend Rick Bates, and its held at the Sutton Driver Training Complex.

The day will include:

- Theory on car control - the how's and why's;
- Causes of skidding and why it happens;
- How to get out of a situation; and
- Have some fun using throttle control to control skids (not do doughnuts).

An overview of the course can be found at http://www.batesadvanceddriving.com...carcontrol.html

Cost is approximately $135.00 per person inc GST (exact amount will be known once we work out exact numbers).
Please put your name on the list ASAP so we can let Rick know how many attendees to cater for:

ATTENDING
1) Richard
2) Nicole
3) Big Glenn
4) Dave Hanson
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How long is the course?
The course is conducted over half a day from 8:30am - 12:30pm. Afternoon 1.00pm - 5.00pm. There is a morning / afternoon tea break.

How many people attend?
Usually 8 people will attend each course.

Thats a total of 16 places... So get in early to ensure a place..

[GeeDubF6]

This event was hugely popular last year and there are a lot of people keen to do it again in 2009!

A skid pan day has been organised for Saturday July 18. The course is run by rally and race legend Rick Bates, and its held at the Sutton Driver Training Complex.

The day will include:

- Theory on car control - the how's and why's;
- Causes of skidding and why it happens;
- How to get out of a situation; and
- Have some fun using throttle control to control skids (not do doughnuts).

An overview of the course can be found at http://www.batesadvanceddriving.com...carcontrol.html

Cost is approximately $135.00 per person inc GST (exact amount will be known once we work out exact numbers).
Please put your name on the list ASAP so we can let Rick know how many attendees to cater for:

ATTENDING
1) Richard
2) Nicole
3) Big Glenn
4) Dave Hanson
5) GeeDub
6)
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9)
10)



How long is the course?
The course is conducted over half a day from 8:30am - 12:30pm. Afternoon 1.00pm - 5.00pm. There is a morning / afternoon tea break.

How many people attend?
Usually 8 people will attend each course.

Thats a total of 16 places... So get in early to ensure a place..

[GeeDubF6]

And if you're wondering what its all about have a look at skidpan fun

[Tiges]

Although I'm not a member of the club any more, would I be able to come along? I'd love to have some fun in my car

[DBourne]

are non club members welcome to join?

[cant]

You can always do with practice and maybe even learn something in driver training.

Have always wanted to do one of these, I am in, please advise on all details when appropriate. CANT!

[data_mine]

ATTENDING
1) Richard
2) Nicole
3) Big Glenn
4) Dave Hanson
5) GeeDub
6) data_mine
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[FANTASY]

ATTENDING
1) Richard
2) Nicole
3) Big Glenn
4) Dave Hanson
5) GeeDub
6) data_mine
7) Bob
8) Anthony
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[big.glenn]

ATTENDING
1) Richard
2) Nicole
3) Big Glenn
4) Dave Hanson
5) GeeDub
6) data_mine
7) Bob
8) Anthony
9) Martin Barr
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[xargon]

[QUOTE=big.glenn]ATTENDING
1) Richard
2) Nicole
3) Big Glenn
4) Dave Hanson
5) GeeDub
6) data_mine
7) Bob
8) Anthony
9) Martin Barr
10) Dave C
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[YTE-017]

1) Richard
2) Nicole
3) Big Glenn
4) Dave Hanson
5) GeeDub
6) data_mine
7) Bob
8) Anthony
9) Martin Barr
10) Dave C
11) Jim Doyle
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[xargon]

Originally Posted by SgtBourne

are non club members welcome to join?

Club members will have preference if the event is over subscribed.

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1) Richard
2) Nicole
3) Big Glenn
4) Dave Hanson
5) GeeDub
6) data_mine
7) Bob
8) Anthony
9) Martin Barr
10) Dave C
11) Jim Doyle
12) Peter Gawthorne
13) Matt Gawthorne

[FASTXR]

Originally Posted by xargon

Club members will have preference if the event is over subscribed.

Yes, there are 16 spots available on the day and preference will be given to club members. However, should any spots be available when we get closer to the event, non-members will be welcome to join us.

[PEGAN]

1) Richard
2) Nicole
3) Big Glenn
4) Dave Hanson
5) GeeDub
6) data_mine
7) Bob
8) Anthony
9) Martin Barr
10) Dave C
11) Jim Doyle
12) Peter Gawthorne
13) Matt Gawthorne
14) Pete

[lemon]

I will come and watch you all from kim

[xargon]

Originally Posted by lemon

I will come and watch you all from kim

Kim,

Come prepared to take a ride should the opportunity arise. You won't regret it .

Dave C

[lemon]

Originally Posted by xargon

Kim,

Come prepared to take a ride should the opportunity arise. You won't regret it .

Dave C

Gee Thanks I will still watch :

[Bucknaked]

I'll come out again for a looksie. Maybe I'll bring down the bike and have a go.

[lemon]

What sort of bike do you have?

[Pursuit250]

Not this time guys. The ute needs some attention.

1) Richard
2) Nicole
3) Big Glenn
4) Dave Hanson
5) GeeDub
6) data_mine
7) Bob
8) Anthony
9) Dave C
10) Jim Doyle
11) Peter Gawthorne
12) Matt Gawthorne
13) Pete

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by lemon

What sort of bike do you have?

A beginners one. :hihi:

Kawasaki ER-5.

[FASTXR]

Those people who have their name down to attend this event - it would be great if you could bring a deposit along to the club meeting on Thursday night to secure your place. $50 per person would be great.

We have made a commitment to Rick Bates that we will fill all spots and we would like to avoid last-minute drop-outs if possible.

[FASTXR]

Ok guys, we have 13 names down for this event with a maximum of 16 places available. Club members will have until 5pm this Friday, July 3 to add their name to the list. After this, any vacant spots will be made available to non-members.

Attendees we have so far are:

1) Richard
2) Nicole
3) Big Glenn
4) Dave Hanson
5) GeeDub
6) data_mine
7) Bob
8) Anthony
9) Dave C
10) Jim Doyle
11) Peter Gawthorne
12) Matt Gawthorne
13) Pete

For those whose names are already on the list, please indicate below whether you would like to attend the morning session (8am - noon) or the afternoon session (noon-4pm). There are 8 places available in each session.

Morning:
1) Jim Doyle
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Afternoon:
1) Richard
2) Nicole
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[data_mine]

Originally Posted by FASTXR

Ok guys, we have 13 names down for this event with a maximum of 16 places available. Club members will have until 5pm this Friday, July 3 to add their name to the list. After this, any vacant spots will be made available to non-members.

Attendees we have so far are:

1) Richard
2) Nicole
3) Big Glenn
4) Dave Hanson
5) GeeDub
6) data_mine
7) Bob
8) Anthony
9) Dave C
10) Jim Doyle
11) Peter Gawthorne
12) Matt Gawthorne
13) Pete

For those whose names are already on the list, please indicate below whether you would like to attend the morning session (8am - noon) or the afternoon session (noon-4pm). There are 8 places available in each session.

Morning:
1) Jim Doyle
2) Chris Vidler
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Afternoon:
1) Richard
2) Nicole
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[PEGAN]

Morning:
1) Jim Doyle
2) Chris Vidler
3) Pete
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Afternoon:
1) Richard
2) Nicole
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[GeeDubF6]

Morning:
1) Jim Doyle
2) Chris Vidler
3) Pete
4) GeeDub
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Afternoon:
1) Richard
2) Nicole
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[DBourne]

Just showing my interest in this again, if there is a spot in the arvo session I'll be up for it