sepang track day [29 30 dec 2007]

[ariel]

what we need is some thing like the old batu 3 track w/ low budget expenses. no need nice grand stand, no need FIA, simple pit area, important is a nice track.

If we hv 1 in the north, 1 in the centre & 1 in the south (PG)... that will be the best!!

As for the SIC, I think it hv many private bookings as it is cheaper then others F1 tracks.

Or something like Gunsai Trek...ekekekeke...cabutzzz!

 

[subcon]

Ok, I've just managed to get through to the track office. They said the track is being resurfaced and that the next available track day might be in April.

This is absolutely ridiculous. Am I the only one who feels like it's pointless to have our own circuit when we can't even get a chance to drive it? I understand that the staff might be on leave, but for goodness sake, is updating the site calendar so difficult?

Like many of you here, I've spent tons of money on my car to make it a more track-oriented machine, but I'm really pissed that I can't even learn to drive my car on the limit or even use 60% of my car's potential. I'm easy on the gas pedal and try to stay safe on public roads, because that's no place for racing. But every time I'm hopeful for a track day, I'm disappointed. Some people resort to mountain backroads occasionally to satisfy the urges for cornering g's and some redline action. But it's not safe, or legal.

HPC and GRA autocross days are great for learning, but very limiting. There's endless waiting just to get out on track, and actual track time is very little for the money you pay and time you spend there.

I've gone to SIC to find 2-3 Porsche cup cars from Singapore taking their time doing setups and evaluation. I know that anyone who can afford to pay the rental fees deserves the track, but c'mon. A whole friggin' track just for 2-3 cars? Only one or two cars were out at any one time on that day. It seems like such a waste.

I'm not aiming my frustrations at anyone in particular. I'm just so frustrated and disappointed that we have this world class facility, but those of us who don't have Porsches rarely stand a chance to get track time, if any.

Would the powers that be rather we take it to the streets? There are plenty of sensible, legitimate car enthusiasts in the Klang Valley, I'm sure. The track is responsible for the surge in motorsports interest in the country, and almost singlehandedly multiplied the size of the tuning industry.

But we're all modded up, and have nowhere to go.

This is unacceptable. What's the point?

Anyone with any inside stories on what really goes on at SIC, please chime in. I'd like to believe that there is hope yet for the rest of us who want a decent chance at safe, organised ways of enjoying our cars.

Because the situation now is utter rubbish.

totally agreed. very well said.

 

[SubVerSiv]

senzr,

You should consider writing to a national newspaper on this. Your write-up is very good. I think many car enthusiasts will be behind you on this.

 

[kacip_halus]

Ok, I've just managed to get through to the track office. They said the track is being resurfaced and that the next available track day might be in April.

This is absolutely ridiculous. Am I the only one who feels like it's pointless to have our own circuit when we can't even get a chance to drive it? I understand that the staff might be on leave, but for goodness sake, is updating the site calendar so difficult?

Like many of you here, I've spent tons of money on my car to make it a more track-oriented machine, but I'm really pissed that I can't even learn to drive my car on the limit or even use 60% of my car's potential. I'm easy on the gas pedal and try to stay safe on public roads, because that's no place for racing. But every time I'm hopeful for a track day, I'm disappointed. Some people resort to mountain backroads occasionally to satisfy the urges for cornering g's and some redline action. But it's not safe, or legal.

HPC and GRA autocross days are great for learning, but very limiting. There's endless waiting just to get out on track, and actual track time is very little for the money you pay and time you spend there.

I've gone to SIC to find 2-3 Porsche cup cars from Singapore taking their time doing setups and evaluation. I know that anyone who can afford to pay the rental fees deserves the track, but c'mon. A whole friggin' track just for 2-3 cars? Only one or two cars were out at any one time on that day. It seems like such a waste.

I'm not aiming my frustrations at anyone in particular. I'm just so frustrated and disappointed that we have this world class facility, but those of us who don't have Porsches rarely stand a chance to get track time, if any.

Would the powers that be rather we take it to the streets? There are plenty of sensible, legitimate car enthusiasts in the Klang Valley, I'm sure. The track is responsible for the surge in motorsports interest in the country, and almost singlehandedly multiplied the size of the tuning industry.

But we're all modded up, and have nowhere to go.

This is unacceptable. What's the point?

Anyone with any inside stories on what really goes on at SIC, please chime in. I'd like to believe that there is hope yet for the rest of us who want a decent chance at safe, organised ways of enjoying our cars.

Because the situation now is utter rubbish.

yup!! i agree with you bro.... its very dangerous when race at public road, but our chance for race at circuit is too small.... don't ever race at public road coz it will take high risk for public and us....
bro better you write at newspaper then i confirm will join for that!

 

[DDgreystar]

ya avoid racing on roads........dun wan to become part of statistics :D

 

[phantomRX8]

what we need is some thing like the old batu 3 track w/ low budget expenses. no need nice grand stand, no need FIA, simple pit area, important is a nice track.

If we hv 1 in the north, 1 in the centre & 1 in the south (PG)... that will be the best!!

As for the SIC, I think it hv many private bookings as it is cheaper then others F1 tracks.

bro...i agree! why not we as the members of ZTH forums put our money n effort and find a piece of land in bangi area or banting ka and convert it to a race track. it not need to be big like tsukuba or even like the legendary btsc. just 15 ft wide or can accomodate two cars abreast so overtaking can be done. and put 10 to 20 corners or as appropriate to make it fun. i suggest it to be around 2 to 3 km in distance. there are many tracks in japan dvds that can be based on. got my inspiration while driving thru felda reserves from tg. malim to sabak bernam and there right in the middle of the palm trees a motocross dirt track..i know its hard but wit the right contacts and strategies, i think this can be done..

 

[subcon]

i've just checked..the next track day will be on 11th January (Friday). it will be a morning session 9.00am to 12.00pm. RM200 per car.

Sepang Circuit Track Days | Sepang Circuit

 

[cmng]

$$ is everything
They can afford to rent the track for whole day

 

[7Heaven]

11th jan? so the tomorrow 7th jan is closed la?
wah nowadays RM200 per car already ah? every year also increase! petrol also increase!!! err!!!!

 

[Roy2777]

Somebody called kumar and he said it's normal price. RM150

 

[zero1]

somebody said to me there's will be a track day on 19 Jan.

 

[Roy2777]

It seems the fees for track day on 11 Jan is RM200/car.

 

[7Heaven]

Somebody called kumar and he said it's normal price. RM150

oh so the price is RM150 and not RM200 lo...

 

[Roy2777]

oh so the price is RM150 and not RM200 lo...

Sorry for wrong info. The fees is RM200/car.

dang

 

[7Heaven]

It seems the fees for track day on 11 Jan is RM200/car.

aik, u said kumar told u like usual price geh?

 

[7Heaven]

Sorry for wrong info. The fees is RM200/car.

dang

just for 11th jan only? or everytime open track day also RM200

 

[Roy2777]

just for 11th jan only? or everytime open track day also RM200

That one I dont know. Need to ask Kumar then. If you want to know more can contact Kumar 0193827961

 

[subcon]

i've called kumar. he said 19th january track day not confirm yet. n why is it RM200 for weekdays? so who is going? got to apply 1/2 day.

 

[canken2]

i've called kumar. he said 19th january track day not confirm yet. n why is it RM200 for weekdays? so who is going? got to apply 1/2 day.

me going, applied for leave yesterday

 

[izrail77]

me going, applied for leave yesterday

Im going oso with my bro.....
c u guys there....

AM