Calder Park - Page 3

Morris 1100 · 20 Apr 2002, 12:00 (Ref:265603)

Fill it up and use it for waterskiing!

Gunslinger · 20 Apr 2002, 21:18 (Ref:265909)

Damn what a shame. Wen i was there it was'nt completed, so all they had to keep you away from the walls was some plastic tape.

I jumped that and leaned on the wall. Having Sierras and Commodores going passed you at 160-70mph about 10 feet away was a experience i'll NEVER forget

Flaggie · 21 Apr 2002, 13:21 (Ref:266323)

The Thunderdome will probably never be bulldozed. The AMOUNT of **** they used for landfill is incredible. Car bodies, A broken down Bulldozer, you name it. It'd cost a fortune to do it. Plus the soil would have to be treated before anything could build there...

DMC · 22 Apr 2002, 05:38 (Ref:267001)

Quote:

Originally posted by racer69
Anyone know what the state of the Dome is at the moment, walls, grandstands, pit area etc...

Just watch the lastest Ford ad with Lowndes and Ambrose.

RaceTime · 22 Apr 2002, 07:59 (Ref:267043)

Quote:

Originally posted by DMC
Just look at how the HSRCA got shafted by both CAMS and AVESCO over the Eastern Creek V8s, Wakefield Historics. CAMS regulations clearly state that only one major race meeting can be held in each state on each weekend and the HSCRA had Wakefield booked long before the V8s chose their date for Eastern Creek, now the HSRCA has a shortage of officials.

Not sticking up for either race, but can you actually quoute the relevant NCR or CAMS regulation that states this?

I think you will find it has been 'policy' and therefore something that can and has been changed over the past few years.

flaggie1 · 22 Apr 2002, 09:26 (Ref:267091)

Sorry Racetime but what the hell does that have to do with Calder Park. The date got the arse because Bob wouldn't pay the bill. the facilites aren't up to the Supercabs high standards. the pitlane is like driving down a dirt rd somewhere out the back of cranny. Maybe if Bob spent some money on the joint he would have kept his date.But there maybe light at the end of the tunnel. I saw today that Bobs sponsoring Bathurst this year, Maybe a truce? If he can find the money to sponsor an interstate race(no offence N.S.W) then he can fix up his own track.

mickj · 22 Apr 2002, 09:30 (Ref:267095)

goodness me flaggie didn't bob shout you lunch.

RaceTime · 22 Apr 2002, 09:39 (Ref:267103)

Ummm flaggie1 (any chance of a real name btw??) - how about reading the QUOTED SECTION before sprouting off at the gills? DMC made a specific comment about a race meeting being held this coming weekend.

And - for your information - that has nothing to do with Calder Park - you happy now?

Some people just want to ******* argue for the sake of it........

Flaggie · 22 Apr 2002, 10:47 (Ref:267173)

Get it right.... flaggie1 bagged Calder, not Flaggie!!!

Though I did have the pleasure of his company for the weekend at the Vic State round just passed...

I dont absolutely hate the place, it's got a LOT of history, though it's probably my least fave of the four permanent circuits.

BFC · 22 Apr 2002, 10:55 (Ref:267182)

gee arnt we all *****y today

RaceTime · 22 Apr 2002, 11:15 (Ref:267203)

Of course - wouldn't be the INternet if we weren't

mickj · 23 Apr 2002, 03:52 (Ref:268054)

Ok gentlemen WHICH other tracks need work done on them.?? Do they need work as much as flaggie1 says.(sorry flaggie). (why do people have have internet names close to each other) I went to the 1st race meeting at Calder in 1961. if you reckon its needs work now, you should have seen it back then.

RaceTime · 23 Apr 2002, 03:57 (Ref:268057)

re Internet names - quite often it's simply a way to hide a real name. Other times it's a nick name, others a working name (as mine is)

Tracks that need work?

Sandown (main straight - again!), Oran Park, Winton (edges still breaking up), Canberra (kerbs <g>)

Flaggie · 23 Apr 2002, 08:08 (Ref:268164)

Mine's simply what I am, a flaggie. But if you really want to know my name email me on nozzer34@hotmail.com and I'll tell ya.

As for tracks needing work, Sandown main straight, Winton in places, Calder, in places, and most of the street circuits. And apparently Oran and Barbagello too, just on anecdotal evidence.

RaceTime · 23 Apr 2002, 08:34 (Ref:268177)

Barbagallo had major work done on it earlier this year (in Jan) - believe it is now OK again (the original surface, BTW, was totally different to any other track I have seen - did not appear to be wearing at all on the main straight!

flaggie1 · 23 Apr 2002, 09:29 (Ref:268223)

Well Racetime this thread is about Calder Park not some clash of race meeting in N.S.W. My internet name is also what i am. I'm a flaggie along with flaggie. And yes we worked together on the weekend just past. If you want to know who i am just send me an e-mail as well. My address is flaggie1@optusnet.com.au and i will be more than happy to give you my life story. As for lunch the M.S.C.A shouted the lunch and it was most delicous (hot dogs for anyone who wasn't there). My comments about Calder are that just comments. What, can't people state there opinion in this industry. How about you telling us about yourself Racetime.

BFC · 23 Apr 2002, 11:32 (Ref:268313)

Flaggie = Paul ? all tracks need repairing at some time .. flaggie + flaggie 1 = shytehouse flagging. just joking!!!!!!

RaceTime · 23 Apr 2002, 11:35 (Ref:268317)

What the hell are you so uptight about?

Before sprouting off again GO AND READ THE MESSAGE I ANSWERED....I don;t see you having a shot at that poster - so what's the personal gripe you have?

And what are you going on about lunch for? I don;t seem to recall bringing up anything about lunches (or was yours so bad?)

Or is this just a bad hair day?

And the day you or anyone else gets to control and keep ANY thread strictly on topic is the day everyone should give up living.

Flaggie · 23 Apr 2002, 12:38 (Ref:268384)

BFC, I refuse to say... But you might be right.

And thanks for the heads up on Barbagallo, Racey.

RaceTime · 23 Apr 2002, 12:49 (Ref:268392)

No dramas - thought about it after I posted - the original track at WA is like a heavy duty blue metal mix and looks like it - extremely hard surface.

The work has widened and extended pit lane and decreased the width of the pit straight. Believe they have also done something on the corner from the main back straight on the corner to pit straight as well.

BFC · 23 Apr 2002, 13:43 (Ref:268432)

i reckon Race Time = Stephen dont get testy Race Time u mite have a fit and we wont be able to help u. we're are all on here to have fun and to express our opinions.

RaceTime · 23 Apr 2002, 13:52 (Ref:268443)

Not me that's getting testy - I'm just answerng questions....

Big Mac · 24 Apr 2002, 01:56 (Ref:269012)

Back to the Thunderdome...

Seeing the V8's going around a renovated Thunderdome wouldn't be a bad thing. It would certainly add something to the series. Its never going to happen though.

mickj · 24 Apr 2002, 03:21 (Ref:269042)

big mac do you mean utilizing Calder track and the Thunderdone?? If so the how can it be done safely. When they raced on the combined circuits yrs ago it was bloody dangerous. I agree with you it will never happen

Nivola · 24 Apr 2002, 07:44 (Ref:269128)

Didn't the ATCC die when it all went international!!!!
If i am not mistakern you cannot have a national championship if there are points given to a race out side of this nation. AKA New Zealand. So to be realisic who was the last Australian Touring Car Champion?????????????????

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