Kerry Posted 1February, 2014 Report Share Posted 1February, 2014 Hey All. Lately I've been chatting with various ends of our PFA memberage, discussing what types of events we might like to see offered this year, events that might encourage a broader participation than that of simply SMTs, carpark get-togethers etc. Ideas include: Garage Queens & Road Kings - A "show and shine" type event, with two streams - 1st, essentially a concourse type event for the (over) pampered Garage Queens within our cohort, - "Gentlemen, start your buffers!", as well as, 2nd, an opportunity for those with rare or track/road beasties to display and share that which usually remain hidden at the back of the garage in-between appropriate tarmac and/or timed outings. (patina welcomed!) Chatting today with Barry (Airhead) and Ursula about their collection, it would be great to see rarities and outlaws like their Geneer; or Uncle's Black n' Blue Beastie (destined for a home south of the border I might have heard!); or DD's ex-993GT2 (we'll have to find where that car went to…), displayed for all to admire, and potentially develop slightly unnatural and unhealthy cravings for! Niko and I have spoken about getting in an independent, guest judge to come and adjudicate, and ultimately crown the PFA GQ 2014 and PFA RK 2014, and we had thought to make it a public type event possibly hosted in a park, close to appropriate and required consumables such as coffee and bacon & egg rolls… Other ideas include an Über-Model Workshop where I might host an afternoon/evening explaining the basic principles and techniques of auto photography to assist turning the happy snaps of your beloved, into something more like that which graces the pages of our favourite car magazines etc. And finally, a PFA Track Day event, in association with an advanced driving school, or possibly CAMMS, where members might receive driving style and technique advise via instruction, as well as an "open track" opportunity. I see it as a day where members with much, or no track experience could all receive valuable tuition, as well as going for a fang with the gang! So, what I'm looking for are expressions of interest in order to see which way we go first, if at all... * Garage Queen & Road King - show, shine & coronation * Über-Model Workshop - auto porn * Drive It Like You Stole Own It - track day (sometimes I think I just have waay too much fun with all this stuff! ) Clearly I have no details yet as its just a set of cunning plans, but based on the bones of it... Expressions of interest…? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 1February, 2014 Report Share Posted 1February, 2014 sounds great, if i can talk a QLD contingent into going it'd be even better - SMT down the new england than inland and come out onto the hume over a couple of days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 1February, 2014 Report Share Posted 1February, 2014 All 3 ideas sound great and would love to participate - happy to lend a hand to organise/assist where possible too. Just give me a shout, I'll be around here somewhere................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 1February, 2014 Report Share Posted 1February, 2014 Perhaps an extension to the photo session, we could do an in-car video day. Make it separate to an SMT so there are no issues with the shy brigade. We would need to have plenty of stops and chit chat to compare and adjust techniques. I for one have a very unused Go pro and would love to learn to use it properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 1February, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 1February, 2014 Perhaps an extension to the photo session, we could do an in-car video day. Make it separate to an SMT so there are no issues with the shy brigade. We would need to have plenty of stops and chit chat to compare and adjust techniques. I for one have a very unused Go pro and would love to learn to use it properly. I reckon thats a great idea Harv. Leave it with me, I'll have a think on that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 1February, 2014 Report Share Posted 1February, 2014 Awesome ideas all of them Kerry. I also like the addition of Harvs idea too. As I said today, happy to help anyway I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 1February, 2014 Report Share Posted 1February, 2014 Hmmm.............wonder which of the three will interest me.Don't have a garage queen or road king.If it doesn't auto focus then I can't be bothered.Oh well............that leaves only one option.Happy to help out though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted 1February, 2014 Report Share Posted 1February, 2014 Hmmm.............wonder which of the three will interest me. Don't have a garage queen or road king. If it doesn't auto focus then I can't be bothered. Oh well............that leaves only one option. Happy to help out though! Was it you Niko that wasn't sure about who would go to a track day? Told you Theo would go I'd be up for a track day of some sort. I don't have a garage queen and i'm not big on photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 1February, 2014 Report Share Posted 1February, 2014 I'm in for the " most stone chips on a new car" competition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 1February, 2014 Report Share Posted 1February, 2014 Hmmm.............wonder which of the three will interest me. Don't have a garage queen or road king. If it doesn't auto focus then I can't be bothered. Oh well............that leaves only one option. Happy to help out though! I volunteer YOU for the really exciting action shots. Which one first? Ken Block gymkhana or Dukes of Hazzard creek crossing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 1February, 2014 Report Share Posted 1February, 2014 I don't own a show pony but the other ideas sound great to me. Happy to help out in anyway i can Adding the video concept would be excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterP Posted 1February, 2014 Report Share Posted 1February, 2014 Happy to help out, with a show and shine,and love the idea of assistance with photography......a track day would also be excellent. Great ideas Kerry !!, Go PFA ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveF Posted 1February, 2014 Report Share Posted 1February, 2014 Great idea Kerry. Sounds like a trip south of the border. Happy to help out in any way I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 1February, 2014 Report Share Posted 1February, 2014 Happy to help out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 1February, 2014 Report Share Posted 1February, 2014 Hmmm........track day!!!If I ever sell my car I will delete every post in this forum that relates to me driving the car in the manner it was designed for and advertise that it was driven by a little old lady every Sunday to church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 2February, 2014 Report Share Posted 2February, 2014 My car is not much to look at but it is fast lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 2February, 2014 Report Share Posted 2February, 2014 i think this is quickly turning into a national meetup lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonoz Posted 2February, 2014 Report Share Posted 2February, 2014 i think this is quickly turning into a national meetup lol So, Ceduna it is then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 2February, 2014 Report Share Posted 2February, 2014 Have an idea for (track) day will PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 2February, 2014 Report Share Posted 2February, 2014 Do you have a "Most obnoxious exhaust" award? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonk Posted 2February, 2014 Report Share Posted 2February, 2014 Track day please. Never done one and would be keen to get my car out on the track and drive it the way it's supposed to be driven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 2February, 2014 Report Share Posted 2February, 2014 I'm up for all three types of event. Track days are bit of an issue to do re planning and more specifically cost. There are a number of options. 1 Tack onto another clubs sprint day. You need a Cams or AASA sprint licence. Get timed runs for bragging rights. 2 Go to Winton on a Friday Test and Tune day. Pay your money and drive. Still need a licence. No timed runs, just laps - lots of them. 3 Organise our own. Nothing about 15K for track hire etc wont fix. 4 Do a John Bowe drive day. Instruction, lots of laps for around $500 5 For newbys who have not got a licence you do one of the new Cams Come and Try days. There is one at Sandown this coming Sunday. You get some theory sessions and at least 2 track sessions with instructors beside you for about $100. The Sandown one is gfull but more a planned through the year. Google MSCA Come and Try and you can see the details on their website. http://www.msca.net.au/index.php Maybe get in early as a group for the next one at Winton on 16 March (Grand Prix day) or April 6 at Phillip Island. Come down to Sandown next Sunday and have a look and I can explain how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 2February, 2014 Report Share Posted 2February, 2014 not "NEXT SUNDAY" the 2nd Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 3February, 2014 Report Share Posted 3February, 2014 All sound great and I'm a starter for each. I'm happy to help out in relation to a track day in any way. Show and Shine to start perhaps as a track day is a fair bit of wrok to get off the ground. I think perhaps consider have a John Bowe type organisation put one on for us rather than go it alone. Takes care of most of the hidden nasties like safety and insurance as well as providing some good instruction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.J. Posted 3February, 2014 Report Share Posted 3February, 2014 i like the sound of all 3, but how about something like a high speed run at an airfield, or a wet skip pan day, something that doesn't require the potential large expense of a track day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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