Calder 20th November

xalent · 06-10-2010, 11:21 AM

Anyone planning on racing there? I'm still undecided though I think I'll make the journey anyways just to see the Doorslammers in action. It will hurt givin Bob me money but.

prasac · 06-10-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by xalent

Anyone planning on racing there? I'm still undecided though I think I'll make the journey anyways just to see the Doorslammers in action. It will hurt givin Bob me money but.

i'm hoping we can at least take 1 car down, be it mine or 1 of the brother's cars. 8 Pro Stock cars will be at the event as well as the 16 Top Doorslammers.

there is an entry list on the website but i don't think its very up-to-date.

**Theo@BluePower** · 06-10-2010, 12:15 PM

its just a shame that the doorslamers are only running 1/8 mile but the Pro Stock guys will be running the full 1/4 mile track...

xagsjoe · 06-10-2010, 12:29 PM

I wanted to go, but my wife decided to be born on that day

I'm told that's more important

SLY5LT · 06-10-2010, 12:29 PM

i was put off going when i heard that there only doing the 1/8 mile !
but will see what happens on the day.
i think like last time they ran, a few of the guy's still went the full 1/4 although they were only timed to the 1/8.

prasac · 06-10-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SLY5LT

i was put off going when i heard that there only doing the 1/8 mile !
but will see what happens on the day.
i think like last time they ran, a few of the guy's still went the full 1/4 although they were only timed to the 1/8.

im actually interested to see what the guys do on the 1/8th. well, that is if they are gearing them for 1/8th racing, i guess they may just leave the 1/4 mile gears in.

here's a list of the PS guys coming

Lee Bektash - Dodge Stratus
Andrew Stavroulakis/Con Sideris - Dodge Stratus
Joe Polito - Ford Escort
Jason Grima - Ford Mustang
Ian Brown - Pontiac Grand Am
Richard Caval - Dodge Avenger
Arthur Kolaroff - Pontiac GXP
Bill Perdikaris - Ford Escort

Bill and Jason were out testing last week at a private test day @ WSID, cars sounded

i noticed on the entry list Dom Luppino will be running his 7.0@200+mph 440ci Twin Turbo Mustang on a drag radial tyre that and Frank Mamone on the 10.5 would be worth the admission alone

**Bluepower** · 06-10-2010, 02:46 PM

We will be there on a Pro stock team, hope the track stacks up like it did on the weekend.

prasac · 06-10-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluepower

We will be there on a Pro stock team, hope the track stacks up like it did on the weekend.

which car mate?

just out of curiosity what is the track like out at Calder, does it compare to WSID/Willowbank etc? only track we ever been on down south has been HPR.

Ezz · 06-10-2010, 11:01 PM

I'm trying to convince myself i should give this a go... but no 1/4 mile? Whats with that?

SpoolMan · 06-10-2010, 11:31 PM

Calder track is well prepared and looked the goods on Sunday.
Only the door-slammers will run 1/8th because of insurance reasons, this was the same as last year when they run at Calder, well the official line and number recorded for racing will be 1/8th, but there were many racers who kept the boot in all the way to the end of the 1/4 mile last year..
All cars need to pre-enter and I think it closes soon...

v gate · 07-10-2010, 05:28 AM

1/8th mile is big in the states. Plenty of guys running 150mph plus and faster on small tyres. Like it or not its the way its headed. With the speeds cars are now going 3000 pounds and 250 mph is alot to pull up and its only a matter of time when door cars will run out of safety margins like top fuel has in the USA.
And as a fellow crow eater i know what your sayin XA. Why is it when you hear the letters B.J you wake up with a sore ****?

**Bluepower** · 07-10-2010, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by prasac

which car mate?

just out of curiosity what is the track like out at Calder, does it compare to WSID/Willowbank etc? only track we ever been on down south has been HPR.

Anthony Selva's ex ASV Ford.

The track at calder even at mid 90's Top fuel vic champs wasn't always great, we found on average the best startlines were Adelaide and Willowbank, the best air was at Ravenswood (as it should be because the track was actually BELOW sea level)

But, right now apparently the track is awesome, so the 1/2 track pro numbers will tell us i spose.

Heathcote has never been a great track for 60ft etc but is a fun social atmosphere, you get plenty of runs and can get some mph testing at least.

prasac · 07-10-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluepower

Anthony Selva's ex ASV Ford.

The track at calder even at mid 90's Top fuel vic champs wasn't always great, we found on average the best startlines were Adelaide and Willowbank, the best air was at Ravenswood (as it should be because the track was actually BELOW sea level)

But, right now apparently the track is awesome, so the 1/2 track pro numbers will tell us i spose.

Heathcote has never been a great track for 60ft etc but is a fun social atmosphere, you get plenty of runs and can get some mph testing at least.

ok sweet, all the best with the PS car.

possibly there is a chance Calder might become an ANDRA sanctioned track again so they are stepping up their game. the more tracks the better.

prasac · 07-10-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by v gate

1/8th mile is big in the states. Plenty of guys running 150mph plus and faster on small tyres. Like it or not its the way its headed. With the speeds cars are now going 3000 pounds and 250 mph is alot to pull up and its only a matter of time when door cars will run out of safety margins like top fuel has in the USA.
And as a fellow crow eater i know what your sayin XA. Why is it when you hear the letters B.J you wake up with a sore ****?

small tyre racing is becoming pretty big here, with the likes of Ben Bray, Gas Motorsports, Matty Abel and Frank Mammone all pumping out mid 6-second passes on a 10.5'' tyre, at shakedown @ E-Town last week a couple of the Proline turbo cars pumped out some low 6's on the 1/4.

not sure if 1/8th will take off here, ADRL is huge in the US but not sure if it will take off here.

yogi351 · 07-10-2010, 12:54 PM

Spoolman, the info you have given is incorrect. The Doorslammers are running 1/8th mile because that is the series that Victor and the boys have organized, and can take the show to regional tracks like Mildura, Portland, etc. It in no way has to do with insurance!
Entries close on October 15, after that entry will cost you $450, no entries on the day. As for the track, well....

yogi351 · 07-10-2010, 06:13 PM

Prasac, Dom is entering his Fairlane in Pro Radial, the Mustang will be in Pro Street...

prasac · 07-10-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by yogi351

Prasac, Dom is entering his Fairlane in Pro Radial, the Mustang will be in Pro Street...

yeah i saw it on FB, i didn't see it on the Pro Street list so i assumed it was going in PR.

yogi351 · 09-10-2010, 08:55 AM

Guys, there's 6 days to go to get your entries in to take advantage of the $200 entry, after the 15th late entry is $450..... Should be a great day!!!

COUPE 72 · 09-10-2010, 04:21 PM

why support a venue that has been the reason we havent had racing in Vic and SA for ten years, have we learned nothing????

SpoolMan · 09-10-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by COUPE 72

why support a venue that has been the reason we havent had racing in Vic and SA for ten years, have we learned nothing????

Wrong thread
this thread is for those who want to race...

COUPE 72 · 10-10-2010, 04:18 PM

Sigh........Have fun

**Sorted** · 15-11-2010, 06:42 PM

Hope the weather is good - looking fwd to this

RED FGII · 15-11-2010, 07:52 PM

Bud and I are going man

**Sorted** · 15-11-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by EL-351

Bud and I are going man

Okay where do I meet you guys?

**Sorted** · 16-11-2010, 01:36 PM

ORSM

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Due to an overwhelming number of entry's for the Spring Horse-Power Challenge we have reached our limit of cars and bikes for a 1 day event. Unfortunately we can no longer take any more entries for November 20.

See here http://www.calderpark.com.au/events/...challenge.aspx

snappy · 17-11-2010, 06:07 PM

Ive got 2 free passes to this if anyone wants them . I was going to go but but some sheila decided to use my ute as a brake today .

So if you want them shoot me a pm

montyv8 · 17-11-2010, 07:36 PM

i'm going over to spectate with xalent. Hangin' to see some top level racing

I'd grab those passes snappy, but there's no way I can gt them from you before I get to the track :(

naughts · 17-11-2010, 07:49 PM

I'm there racing my corty in "Super Street"
Should be a great turn out. Weather will be great too.

SLY5LT · 17-11-2010, 11:24 PM

i'll be there (on the hill) taking some pic's.
it's looking to be a good meet !!!!

marcuss · 17-11-2010, 11:46 PM

the entry list is awesome, should be a great meet even if its not in the best interests of victorian drag racing.

who wants to bet they won't finish before the curfew?