MX-5 Club Track Day - Wakefield Park - 20th January 2012

KRM · Postby **KRM** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:20 pm

The new membership cards should be printed next week.

I will be giving Zan the updated financial members list before the event.
So if you are financial there will be no problems.
If not get on the web site quick.

mazmad · Postby **mazmad** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 2:13 pm

Can't make this one, but I will be at Wakefield the day before on the 19th.

Charlie Brown · Postby **Charlie Brown** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:19 pm

Guran wrote:
Guran wrote:
Suspense wrote:Has there been any more word about the mounting of cameras/timers for this event after the issue at the last meet? It'd be great if we can have clarification before the day.

I've discussed it with Mike and yes everyone will receive clarification of requirements well before the event. Suffice to say that what happened at the last one will not happen again.

Mike has confirmed via email that he will be circulating a note in the near future re cameras and GPS units in cars. In a nutshell, suction cups and other camera mounts will be accepted and need to be fitted prior to scrutineering, and you should arrange some sort of secondary restraint in case they come loose. Simple and sensible.

I've just spoken to Mike and can confirm what Bryan has said in the previous post. An email will be sent early next week on this to entrants.
Basically camera mounts will be check at scrutineering. A secondary restraint will be require encase of mount failure to stop the camera flying around inside and hitting the driver.

Cars with cameras will receive a tag to identify that they have pass inspection.

I’ll be running a Go Pro for the first time and have found that if I remove the wind blocker there is a neat recess to permanently attach a mount that allows the wind blocker to clip back into place when the camera isn’t installed. I’ve glued and screwed the mount down but still need to add the additional restraint.

Looks like it’s going to be another hot one going on the long range weather forecast. Still that's better than a wet track.

Hjt · Postby **Hjt** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:54 pm

What suffices as a secondary restraint, cable ties?

Hellmun · Postby **Hellmun** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:59 pm

Phil if your Go Pro is anything like mine then expect massive glare off the windshield having it that far back. I gave up and put mine on the front windscreen so you could see where the car was on the track.

Hayden if the regs are like supersprints then a zip-tie from the camera suction cup to an air vent was good enough. That's all I used to do, the idea was just to make sure the camera couldn't interfere with the driver in any way if it did come loose.

Have fun guys, my car is still in progress so I'll be missing this one.

doctor_bob · Postby **doctor_bob** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 1:11 am

In like Flynn.

Was going to bring Dad and do a dual entry but he chickened out worrying about damaging my car :lol:

never mind that he was the one who taught me everything I know :roll:

hamx5ter · Postby **hamx5ter** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:56 am

doctor_bob wrote:In like Flynn.

Was going to bring Dad and do a dual entry but he chickened out worrying about damaging my car

never mind that he was the one who taught me everything I know

Just wants to postpone the moment when the student surpasses The Master...

Enjoy the day..

There's gonna be rolled eyes about this, but I'm out of this trackday.. See you guys in May.. Play safe.

Guran · Postby **Guran** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:03 am

hamx5ter wrote:There's gonna be rolled eyes about this, but I'm out of this trackday.. See you guys in May.. Play safe.

Now there's a surprise. :roll:

Re the secondary restraint on cameras
Yes cable ties will be fine. It's only there to catch the camera if it falls off, to prevent it going under the drivers feet. It will also be a "recommendation" not "mandatory". There will be some camera/GPS mounts that are industrial strength and never fail OR too small to be a concern OR it's impractical to attach a secondary restraint. Having it as a recommendation gives Mike a bit of flexibility to allow exceptions ... much like the situation with tall drivers in MX-5s that have no rollbar.

Importantly, all cameras/GPS must be fitted in the car and checked at scrutineering.

david_syd_au · Postby **david_syd_au** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:36 am

Hjt wrote:What suffices as a secondary restraint, cable ties?

I used cable ties at the last track day, and they were accepted then.

Since then I bought a couple of safety tethers from Camzilla, in Lindfield
http://www.camzilla.com.au/products_info/mount-accessories__safety-tether

BTW, I had a pleasant chat with the husband & wife who own Camzilla while I was there to get the tethers, and they not only drive an MX5, but also have half an MX5 in their showroom to demonstrate mount options for cameras etc. Recommended.

If enough people want to use these tethers, I am happy to grab a bunch, and bring them along on the 20th?

hamx5ter · Postby **hamx5ter** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:46 am

Guran wrote:
hamx5ter wrote:There's gonna be rolled eyes about this, but I'm out of this trackday.. See you guys in May.. Play safe.

Now there's a surprise.

Oh... thank you Mr. Rolled Eyes...

I'll be in touch with you shortly El Presidente

I need your keen analytical skills, if you've got any time whenever...

KRM · Postby **KRM** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:16 am

I too received a GoPro for Xmas.

I have used their stick on mounts. One on the front window and one on my helmet. The looks I got while driving around the streets with a helmet on were interesting.

Even though these use the same tape that is used to hold cars and buildings together I will be using tethers as I don’t want to lose the camera or have it airborne while I’m driving. :shock:

I have even screwed a mount into the grill area which gives an interesting low perspective.

Guran · Postby **Guran** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 1:10 pm

hamx5ter wrote:
Guran wrote:Oh... thank you Mr. Rolled Eyes... I'll be in touch with you shortly El Presidente I need your keen analytical skills, if you've got any time whenever...

Sure thing, send via email. I'm on annual leave still for another week, and any excuse to avoid the household chores! :wink:

BTW it looks like its a full house for 20th Jan. Zan is still takes names for the reserve list. Mike is limiting this one to 70(ish) drivers to give a bit more flexibility fitting everyone into the 7 groups.

manga_blue · Postby **manga_blue** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:25 pm

Charlie Brown wrote:Looks like it’s going to be another hot one going on the long range weather forecast. Still that's better than a wet track.

Maybe not. Does a total fire ban shut down Wakefield Park?

Hjt · Postby **Hjt** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:44 pm

Hayden if the regs are like supersprints then a zip-tie from the camera suction cup to an air vent was good enough. That's all I used to do, the idea was just to make sure the camera couldn't interfere with the driver in any way if it did come loose.

Thanks mate,I appreciate the tips.

Deen is out due to new tyres conflicting with his cars balance and alignment, not because he forgot for once