MX-5 Club Driver Training at Marulan - 10th Mar 2013

Guran · Postby **Guran** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 2:03 pm

Our next club track event is a driver training day at Marulan on 10th March. The day will be a great opportunity for people to be trained by experienced competition drivers from within the Club (I'll be there), or alternately to experience driving on a circuit without any competitive pressures. There will be no timed laps for this day. Entries are limited to 40 drivers and cost is $90 for members, $105 for non-members (plus $30 for a Marulan licence if you don’t have a AASA or CAMS licence). Spectators are welcome (no charge). Entries close on 27th Feb and I believe there are still a few places available for those who're quick to take them.

Information Sheet | Entry Form

A detailed report on the previous driver training day at Marulan is available on page 19 of Club Torque Autumn 2011

Below is a video of my PB lap at Marulan. It's a low speed track, with my standard NA6 barely reaching 100km/hr on the main straight and averaging 69km/hr for a 48.91s lap. It's 900m long with eight corners - very busy and a LOT of fun!

So who's going???

Suspense · Postby **Suspense** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 2:11 pm

I'll be there and have double-entered with my girlfriend. She said she wanted to have a go on the track so this seemed like a good opportunity to do it, as well as get some good tutoring!

Bryan, are you able to give an idea of how the sessions will work or how groups will be determined? Will every car have an instructor?

Jeo · Postby **Jeo** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 2:22 pm

Double entered with Dad in my car as it's his birthday. Seemed like a reasonable present.

Guran · Postby **Guran** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 3:20 pm

The Club Torque article gives a detailed explanation of how it works. Every driver should have the opportunity to have an instructor for every run ... if they want it. Or if the drivers would prefer, they will be able to do some laps without an instructor. The groups will be made up on the basis of previous track experience, dual entries, etc.

Joe - I'm actually tempted to do the same. It's my Dad's 70th birthday this weekend and this would make a nice present.

Guran · Postby **Guran** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 9:33 pm

Dad decided a day at the track is not for him. Too many years of commuting in a Camry! :lol:

There are still a few places left for those who get in quick. Don't leave it too late or you'll miss out on this great opportunity. :idea:

Hellmun · Postby **Hellmun** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 12:30 am

It's a great little track for an MX5, really makes it feel like your in a go-kart.

kazman · Postby **kazman** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 6:29 pm

I've entered, it'll be my first track day. Looking forward to it

travis · Postby **travis** » Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:32 pm

Very tempted to join - will need permission from the mrs first...

It's not a timed event but are we permitted to bring our own timing equipment?

Guran · Postby **Guran** » Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:51 pm

travis wrote:It's not a timed event but are we permitted to bring our own timing equipment?

Absolutely! Please do.

tiki · Postby **tiki** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:36 pm

Is marulan any good for photography? :roll:

brendanstacey · Postby **brendanstacey** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 6:54 pm

Can we take out passengers since its non-timed?

Thinking of taking out my dad and hiring a helmet at the track.

Guran · Postby **Guran** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:34 pm

Marulan is GREAT for photography! :mrgreen:

Passengers might be permitted (subject to Mike's approval), but they MUST be fully paid participants. Can't just show up and jump in the passenger seat. Insurance reasons.