I haven't been to morgan park for a couple of years now. I do want to run the GTR there, but it just doesn't seem to happen.

I've lost interest in Mt Cotton a bit lately too. I've had a few runs there and know what the GTR is capable of. And sprints are alot easier on a car than the hard launch, and 1st gear corners at Mt Cotton.

With Lakeside opening up again, I won't be looking much further than that for my adrenaline fixes. One of the best/most challenging tracks in the country and only 10 minutes from home!

Although I am planning to go down to Wakefield and Eastern Creek trackdays in November with the Skylines Australia club, instead of the Speed Weekend this year. That should be good fun!

Ill hopfully be having a run at My Cotton soon Harry. I saw you run there a little while ago but I didn't get a chance to introduce myself.
Are you running in the Morgan Park sprints at all this year?
Matty

cheers Dave. It still has the standard cross drilled rears, which are reknowned for cracking, so I'm hoping it won't happen again after I replace them. fingers crossed anyway! but I am having visions of me sitting there at the next track day saying, "I should've listened to Dave..."

Yeah Matt, I recognised your avatar on PF. I'll see you there next time mate!

Harry,
I remember back in the days of racing the XU1 in South Island Production Saloons there was a chap who had a wickedly fast E49 Charger that used to suffer from cracking discs.
His solution was to either cover the wheels/ tyres with sacks or later simply had plywood inserts that would sit inside the mags and stop the air moving through them so they would cool down very slowly.
Hope this may be of some help.
Cheers
Dave

Hi Harry
Thanks for the report.
I was distraught when I couldn't get my car running for Monday. I haven't been around Lakeside in anger since 1994 and ,to be honest, QR really doesn't float my boat. From what I hear everyone behaved themselves so hopefully there will be more opportunities to have a run at this great track.
Regards Matty

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at those speeds, i should hope not!

Harry, it's probably all the LARD wrapped around that engine that is causing the brakes to overheat!! Solution?? Remove all running gear and transplant into 1200 coupe!! Brake problem now solved!! Good to hear Lakeside seeing some action! Has me reminiscing about the V12 Jags I saw running there last time it was running!!

I was there in the Blue MX-5 and I still haven't come down from it, best money I have ever spent, it was great to get back out there.

Most fun I've had on a track in a while!

Nothing like good brakes Harry...you might need to fork out for some Brembos....I never had probs with brakes in a 1200...dig...dig...

i had no idea they reopened lakeside this is awsome news its been on the cards for years, its a great track and it means i dont have to drive 1 1/2 hours to willowbank if they continue with it