Last Calder Meet For The Year

**Chris** · 12-12-2005, 05:48 PM

Guys,

Rod clark used to do a list for racing. Lets post up names of people wanting to race or spectate just like old times.

I think its a good idea, then i'll know who to look out for.

Im bringing the XR8 out.

Chris.......................BA XR8 Racing

Craig · 12-12-2005, 06:12 PM

BA Company Car..........BA XT V8 Sedan Racing (Now with LSD & New Tyres)

XRQTR · 12-12-2005, 07:15 PM

You know im a glutton for punishment, put me down

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SpoolMan · 12-12-2005, 10:49 PM

I will be cheering... Good Luck Guy's..

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X ORSMXR · 12-12-2005, 11:10 PM

Hey man l am comin out to see the first BA boss 260 onto the 11's podium....

Craig · 13-12-2005, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ORSMXR

Hey man l am comin out to see the first BA boss 260 onto the 11's podium....

Mine's only a 220 dude and i haven't even got into the 12's yet........

galaxy xr8 · 13-12-2005, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BA Company Car

Mine's only a 220 dude and i haven't even got into the 12's yet........

LOL, well then what are you waiting for, hop to it!!! :1syellow1

dute · 13-12-2005, 08:02 PM

Sorry not for me this week, I will be working, but let me know how you go.

Go you blue thing, 11s look and sound nice.

good luck bro.

Pete.

FPV8U · 13-12-2005, 08:42 PM

Would love to be there but can't make it

XRQTR · 13-12-2005, 09:34 PM

Hey Mark why not bring the utes down?? :evilsasmo

SpoolMan · 13-12-2005, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by XRQTR

Hey Mark why not bring the utes down?? :evilsasmo

Not my ute anymore.... Hamo wants 1 or 2 more goes with the AU6 then he may start to play with the ute...

XRQTR · 13-12-2005, 10:22 PM

I'm sure he wouldn't mind you 'borrowing it' for the night hehe

XRQTR · 15-12-2005, 02:15 PM

You know this might not be such a bad way to get alot of people from here together in the one place at the one time, I mean every time I have been i always meet someone new from one of the forums.

Whats say we make it like a mini meet kinda thing and anyone that wants can maybe get together at the Keilor hotel later, or even coffee at one of the local maccas. Actually it would be a great op for one huge assed pic of all the members and their cars.

Just a thought

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jcxr · 15-12-2005, 02:20 PM

When BOB spends some money on the facility i might go

**Chris** · 15-12-2005, 04:06 PM

dude they have been shifting dirt, when were you out there last?

I didn't start this thread for derogatory comments about Bob jane, I just want to know who wants to come out race/spectate last meet.

back on topic

XRQTR · 15-12-2005, 07:11 PM

The main reason they havent done as much as they maybe could is because of attitudes such as yours, with many people no longer going funds have decreased. It takes alot of money to even run an event let alone maintain it, and as for resurfacing well thats a whole other issue, keep in mind that many of the people you see 'working' their are actually volunteers if they had to be payed they would go broke because of the lack of support.

If the management see numbers increasing they will of course have to look at bringing in changes earlier, you don't have to race if you choose not to but you can contribute just by helping to increase the numbers of spectators. Understand that when management and track owners look at any kind of refurbishment they first look at the viability of any changes that may take place and the increased demand if any by those who use it.

Most of you wouldn't even know that it was almost shut down just a couple of years ago in favor of a new track just up the road on Boundary Rd, this is the main reason the track was let go somewhat as their was no foreseeable gains to be had in any maintainance work being done.

If we don't show them that we want and need this facility in Melbourne then they may even sell it off to land developers who have been after it for years, change the way we think about what we're owed and lets prove to them that maybe they do need to look at doing something sooner rather than later.

Thats why I asked for as many of the Melbourne members as can make it to get their backsides out their and support not only them but also the members that go out every week and have a good time and entertain the crowds.

But most importantly i think its gonna be so much better when Chris gets that 11 second pass, go you good thing, so instead of everyone going on about how much they love their Ford, come out tomorrow night and show your support for some great local forum talent and lets make it a final round to remember.

Stick that in your pipes and smoke em up :the_finge

jcxr · 16-12-2005, 10:57 AM

[QUOTE=XRQTR]The main reason they havent done as much as they maybe could is because of attitudes such as yours, I have drag raced and supported racing at Calder since the late 60s when they held there very 1st meeting.In those times you could get as many runs in as you wanted,and it was even televised onto commercial tv.At the last few meetings i have raced at [ yes still racing at nearly 60 yo_lol] we have been lucky to get 3 or 4 runs, waited for up to an hour due to oil downs and suffered stone chips on rear guards due to poor return roads.Compare this to the REAL time avaiable at other strips and you will appreciate why Calder does not deserve support. See you in the staging lanes.

XRQTR · 16-12-2005, 10:27 PM

Again you have proven my point, sure you were their when they invented the wheel :thebirds: but that doesnt mean they owe you instantly.

Their is a lot of politics that have gone on their over the last few years regarding whether or not the place was to stay open, the biggest problem as I see it at the moment is the management or lack of really. They seem to be too interested in the bottom line I agree and some of the changes are definitely a waste of everyones time, however that said they have been trying to make improvements, baby steps is how I see it for now.

Im not having a dig at you personally so dont think that but its this kind of thinking, and people not going anymore, that basically says to them their is no real need to do any repair/maintainance work on the return track and the pits or even the stands. Its unfortunate that the management currently their dont really seem to have any real idea what people want and have their own agendas, whatever they may be, but unless we get behind it they will keep going the way they are.

Anyway not happy about this whole no go for tonight, I mean i was always of the impression that if the forecast was good and their was no threat of rain after about 2 in the arvo that it was all good. But I guess this leaves a few more weeks now for more development work hehe as Im sure most will be doing.

I was hangin to see that 11 second BOSS

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Anyone for Heathcote??? haha

Craig · 16-12-2005, 07:30 AM

Chris, you wanna do something about the weather please................

**Chris** · 16-12-2005, 08:53 AM

Done man, to quote a famous movie.............

"me and the lord, we have an understanding.

we are on a mission from god...."

MYV8 · 16-12-2005, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris

Done man, to quote a famous movie.............

"me and the lord, we have an understanding.

we are on a mission from god...."

Play us another tune on that 260, Jake.

MYV8 · 16-12-2005, 09:02 AM

Or was that Elwood!!!!!!

GT595 · 16-12-2005, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris

Guys,

Rod clark used to do a list for racing. Lets post up names of people wanting to race or spectate just like old times.

I think its a good idea, then i'll know who to look out for.

Im bringing the XR8 out.

Chris.......................BA XR8 Racing

Wanna see that 11 Chris......

**Chris** · 16-12-2005, 09:47 AM

Hey Damo, Chris how the beasts going?

im keen pal, as long as the weather holds out.

GT595 · 16-12-2005, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

Hey Damo, Chris how the beasts going?

im keen pal, as long as the weather holds out.

Hey bud,
Cars sounds and goes a treat - was down a tad on the last Dyno club meet - but set the program just before jumping on the Dyno???
She needs a retune now though - will have custom airbox in soon and have got some Pacemaker headers on (couldnt go past the price I got them for) for doing a little work for someone.......Dont kill me!!!!!! (they are coated 4008). When are we gonna see you back in Canberra bud - I want 275 - 280 outta mine the next time ur in town.....
Cheers
Damo

MYV8 · 16-12-2005, 10:03 AM

It's BluePower, it's firkin graaate maaate.

SpoolMan · 16-12-2005, 10:29 AM

Weather looks perfect at the moment, its even giving me a itchy foot...lol..
If it dont rain it may be many months before we see a Friday like this...

SpoolMan · 16-12-2005, 11:04 AM

Everyone has a choice where they want to race, this thread will no longer used as a discussion about Pros & cons of Calder Park.
Take that to PM.
If your not posting about thread topic dont post.

Craig · 16-12-2005, 12:37 PM

It's been called off.

Gotta go to Heathcote now.

**Chris** · 16-12-2005, 12:38 PM

HEATHCOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sunday dudes, after church we are maintaining our mission..................