Looks like early March is the earliest we might be able to get some time at Lakeside small circuit.
They'll get back to me at the end of Feb.

Ipsich Kart Track is coming alonog nicely with the re-surface, though still no news about the use of the track.
LINKY 

Anyone know of some closed roads or private carparks where we can have a blat??? 


--- In scooteroo@..., "Rob" <rpmorrell@...> wrote:
>
> As far as I know, Lakeside is having some construction work till
> February which means that it may not be available to us from about Jan
> onwards. The deal with track usage is that it's subsidized by
> Queensland Raceways, & the track time fee is modest & per person. Just
> got to figure out where we can fit-in for a track day which I want to be
> together with the mini motards & pocket bikes on every 2nd Sunday: twice
> per month. I'm offering to escort those wanting to ride smaller CC
> scoots from the Sunny Coast to Lakeside, going via non-highway
> roads....I'll be following in my Foulcan cage. You don't have to have a
> track-specific tuned-up psycho scoot to have fun: as long as it's
> roadworthy is plenty of fun. I'll keep you posted. Rob [Smile]
>
>
>
>
> --- In scooteroo@..., "Rob" rpmorrell@ wrote:
> >
> >
> > The info I've got so far is that we'd have to form our own scooter
> club
> > to ride at Lakeside.
> > Medic etc is run by Lakeside, & the designated flaggy has radio
> contact
> > with the ambo on standby at the side of the track.
> > Most of the riders had full bike armour.
> >
> > The track looks good so far, & some of those pocket bikes were really
> > shifting.
> > Tuners here will appreciate the sounds coming out of the poor visuals.
> > Here's some footage of the pocket bikes at Lakeside.
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqyC_MyR68A
> > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqyC_MyR68A>
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I1gYcePehM
> > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I1gYcePehM>
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDwytiCr6GU
> > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDwytiCr6GU>
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWrGdgEEx78
> > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWrGdgEEx78>
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4GD0wazr3c
> > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4GD0wazr3c>
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyb0EMIGbPs
> > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyb0EMIGbPs>
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cBtCGwHjo4
> > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cBtCGwHjo4> The 1st bike here is a Ti
> > frame.....very techie! The little tacker was trying out someone's bike
> > as her own was having troubles. Glen was amazing in troubleshooting &
> > fixing several newbies' bikes.
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh30ZDEg0Ww
> > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh30ZDEg0Ww>
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuzduaPHdHQ
> > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuzduaPHdHQ>
> >
> > It was interesting to see the variety of bikes out there. The high-end
> > bikes would be worth 1,000's, & looks like considerable skill needed
> to
> > pilot such a beast. At the budget end of the scale, they were out for
> > the fun of it, & indeed were having a ball.
> >
> > The practice sessions were split into two groups: seniors & juniors.
> > Everyone is given a pre-ride talking to about conduct & course safety
> > etc as there are differing skill / speed levels on the track at the
> same
> > time.
> > All in all it all looked very well organised.
> >
> > When I was leaving they were getting themselves for some actual races.
> I
> > didn't take up the offer of a practice ride as I had to conserve
> energy
> > as I already felt challenged from riding there.
> >
> > I can't get Glens bike sound out of my head. It was something like an
> RC
> > stunt plane a full throttle coming out of a big dive (no dis-respects
> > intended) Geez, he was certainly fast! [Devil]
> >
> > Oh yeah.....I was very jealous of their pocket bike-specific race
> tyres.
> > Slick Savas! Boo Hoo!....not available in my scoot's size [Crying]
> >
> > Rob [Big Smile]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In scooteroo@..., "Rob" rpmorrell@ wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Shel & I are really missing the Track Nights at Ipswich Kart Track
> > which
> > > is being re-surfaced at the moment.
> > > We really need a speed fix. [>:)]
> > >
> > > We've wondering if anyone here is interested in a Track Day at
> > > Lakeside Raceway, but on the small track of approx 600 metres & on
> > > pocket bikes? See pics below.
> > >
> http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l124/rpmorrell/LakesideKartTrack.jpg
> > >
> >
> <http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l124/rpmorrell/LakesideKartTrack.jpg>
> > >
> >
> http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/GSXR750K4/n683825732_1256052_451\
> \
> > \
> > > 7.jpg
> > >
> >
> <http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/GSXR750K4/n683825732_1256052_45\
> \
> > \
> > > 17.jpg>
> > >
> >
> http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/GSXR750K4/n683825732_1256064_821\
> \
> > \
> > > 5.jpg
> > >
> >
> <http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/GSXR750K4/n683825732_1256064_82\
> \
> > \
> > > 15.jpg>
> > >
> > > As far as I know it's possible to hire the bikes, & I think they
> meet
> > > up the 2nd Sunday of each month.
> > >
> > > Let me know if you're interested & I'll post more info when I get
> it,
> > > as I've emailed the organiser of the pocket racers.
> > >
> > > I hope to work my way around to see if there's any chance for
> scooter
> > > racing at this track.
> > >
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > > Rob [:)]
> > >
> >
>