Drive it Matt, you'll regret not doing it. Some of the best stretches of road out past Sydney. I towed to Summernats this year and I'll never do it again, to much concerntration required, especially if theres some wind around.
I'm in the same boat, noisy car, can't hear the radio and a car revving at 3800-4000 rpm for 12 hours. You get used to it plus lots of fuel stops about 220km per tank so plenty of time to straighten the legs.
If your serious about going let me know and I'll give you the details of the motel we stayed at last year, 10 min from beach, good rooms with parking at your door and cheap.
Cheers Chris
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Posted 20 March 2008 - 08:20 AM
part of the fun is driving there, we did it from qld last year and will be again this year, get a few together and drive as a group. we had 5 last year and are aiming for 10-12 cars this year.
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Posted 20 March 2008 - 06:40 PM
Yeah whats wrong with 3500-3700 at 100kph ? For 10-12 hours ! ( lunch incl )
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Posted 24 March 2008 - 04:55 PM
Dinner for Harry Friday 19th september
TORANAFEST 21st september BE THERE !!!!!!!!
There will be some very special guests there so YOU ALL NEED TO SHOW UP FOR A HELL TORANATHON
It will be very special time for all & Harry & Anthony
So hope to see you all there
The more the merrier
And lets make it BIG for HARRY who knows how much longer we have him so make the effort & get you tickets early for the Dinner & the FEST
cheers UFO XU-1(huddo)
TORANAFEST 21st september BE THERE !!!!!!!!
There will be some very special guests there so YOU ALL NEED TO SHOW UP FOR A HELL TORANATHON
It will be very special time for all & Harry & Anthony
So hope to see you all there
The more the merrier
And lets make it BIG for HARRY who knows how much longer we have him so make the effort & get you tickets early for the Dinner & the FEST
cheers UFO XU-1(huddo)
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Posted 25 March 2008 - 07:29 AM
ok how do we start to organise tickets for that?
what about car parking at the dinner event?
safe to take toranas?
what about car parking at the dinner event?
safe to take toranas?
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Posted 25 March 2008 - 01:28 PM
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with regard to the Dinner. The dinner will be held at the Newcastle Jockey Club, Broadmeadow (only three minutes from the CBD).
Once the tickets are printed up and ready to go, we will make the announcement on where, and how, they can be purchased. An advance ticket offer will be made here approx 1 month prior to public sale to ensure that those coming to Toranafest can decide whether they will attend the dinner. I can tell you all that Ticket prices for the Dinner will be $99.00 pp. This includes a three course meal and a 4hr beverage package of beer, wine and softies.
With regard to parking, the NJC boasts 300 onsite car parks that are security patrolled. This should ensure the security of everyones cars for the night.
As Huddo as stated it will be a big night and it is surely something not to miss.
cheers
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with regard to the Dinner. The dinner will be held at the Newcastle Jockey Club, Broadmeadow (only three minutes from the CBD).
Once the tickets are printed up and ready to go, we will make the announcement on where, and how, they can be purchased. An advance ticket offer will be made here approx 1 month prior to public sale to ensure that those coming to Toranafest can decide whether they will attend the dinner. I can tell you all that Ticket prices for the Dinner will be $99.00 pp. This includes a three course meal and a 4hr beverage package of beer, wine and softies.
With regard to parking, the NJC boasts 300 onsite car parks that are security patrolled. This should ensure the security of everyones cars for the night.
As Huddo as stated it will be a big night and it is surely something not to miss.
cheers
Mick
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Posted 25 March 2008 - 02:03 PM
At $99.00 pp I will be having a hard think on that one.
Assuming I make Toranafest this year that is. $99.00 goes a a long way towards my car on my tight budget.
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Assuming I make Toranafest this year that is. $99.00 goes a a long way towards my car on my tight budget.
Cheers
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Posted 25 March 2008 - 05:02 PM
Hi Herne
I tell you what, i will go you 1/2 in the $99.00 as i would love
to attend this function even if i don't have my Torana anymore.
cheers Keith
I tell you what, i will go you 1/2 in the $99.00 as i would love
to attend this function even if i don't have my Torana anymore.
cheers Keith
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Posted 25 March 2008 - 05:09 PM
Hi Keith
I didn't realise you had sold your Torana wow.
Mate if I do end up attending which is more than likely I will pick you up on the way through if that suits.
Will even let you have a drive. Hows that sound
I would love to attend that dinner and hear the speakers though, thats for sure.
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I didn't realise you had sold your Torana wow.
Mate if I do end up attending which is more than likely I will pick you up on the way through if that suits.
Will even let you have a drive. Hows that sound I would love to attend that dinner and hear the speakers though, thats for sure.
Cheers
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Posted 25 March 2008 - 07:12 PM
Sorry herne i misled you as i haven't sold her yet (living in hope)
cheers Keith
And cheers for the invite Herne i would be honoured to drive your
baby.
cheers Keith
And cheers for the invite Herne i would be honoured to drive your
baby.
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Posted 26 March 2008 - 12:37 PM
I should be there, with my mum, step dad, my partner, her dad and he pop.
I could probably convince Sterling Moss to come down too if you want to add to the tally of well known attendees!
I could probably convince Sterling Moss to come down too if you want to add to the tally of well known attendees!
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Posted 26 March 2008 - 02:09 PM
Can't wait! Toranafest is always an awesome show and this function will no doubt make it even better. Plenty to do to the green car between now and then, plus the girlfriend's LC will hopefully be on the road by September too (engine goes in this Saturday 
)- might make a weekend of it.
I like the sound of doing a mass booking at a hotel for the weekend and organising security to keep an eye on the cars overnight. It's worth it for the peace of mind if nothing else. Bring it on!! 
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)- might make a weekend of it. I like the sound of doing a mass booking at a hotel for the weekend and organising security to keep an eye on the cars overnight. It's worth it for the peace of mind if nothing else. Bring it on!!
Andrew
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Posted 26 March 2008 - 03:51 PM
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drop me an PM with your contact number..
Broads,
I am still keen on what we had discussed earlier ref posters, etc. I am just trying to confirm the Major Sponsors at the moment
cheers
Mick
drop me an PM with your contact number..
Broads,
I am still keen on what we had discussed earlier ref posters, etc. I am just trying to confirm the Major Sponsors at the moment
cheers
Mick
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Posted 26 March 2008 - 04:07 PM
Sterling moss might be a long shot! i think he lives in britain, but i do have a postal address for him through my partners grandpop.
Frank gardner is only in QLD and is still good mates with Max Aubert.
Sorry to get your hopes up i meant to include
at the end of that.
But i will ask Max who else he knows from the old days, and who would like to come! I know he is good mates with Alan Grice, and still is.
Frank gardner is only in QLD and is still good mates with Max Aubert.
Sorry to get your hopes up i meant to include
at the end of that.But i will ask Max who else he knows from the old days, and who would like to come! I know he is good mates with Alan Grice, and still is.
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Posted 26 March 2008 - 10:20 PM
Broads - hehehe those $99 tix go on the company account don't they.
Spent 30min on the blower with sstorana last night, and all I am permitted to say is OMG.........
Grant..
Spent 30min on the blower with sstorana last night, and all I am permitted to say is OMG.........
Grant..
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Posted 27 March 2008 - 02:45 AM
What time would this dinner be starting as at this stage I'd be quite keen to attend.
Just that I,m driving from Melb and I don't really want to be rushing.
Sounds like it'd be a great night and a great way to kick off the toranafest weekend.
Cheers Chris
Just that I,m driving from Melb and I don't really want to be rushing.
Sounds like it'd be a great night and a great way to kick off the toranafest weekend.
Cheers Chris
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Posted 27 March 2008 - 08:21 AM
Bob Morris, Jim Hunter, Alan Grice and Frank Gardner all still talk to my partners Grandpa, so it wouldnt be much of an effort to ask if anyone wanted it. Max is pretty keen to come himself just to look.
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No worries Mick. If you want it in the mag prior to the event we've got till 20/05.OrangeLJ
drop me an PM with your contact number..
Broads,
I am still keen on what we had discussed earlier ref posters, etc. I am just trying to confirm the Major Sponsors at the moment
cheers
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Company account? What's that?Broads - hehehe those $99 tix go on the company account don't they.
Spent 30min on the blower with sstorana last night, and all I am permitted to say is OMG.........
Grant..
I wish!!
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Posted 27 March 2008 - 10:13 AM
Hi
Any room for a LX Torana (so not show car) with a EFI 304 fitted in the not finished cat. I could be tempted to drive down and bring the torrie this year not the commodore like last year.
Chears Neil
Any room for a LX Torana (so not show car) with a EFI 304 fitted in the not finished cat. I could be tempted to drive down and bring the torrie this year not the commodore like last year.
Chears Neil
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Posted 27 March 2008 - 10:17 AM
plenty of room! mate anything is welcome at toranafest! bring it!
There are all sorts from show goers, to weekenders, to dailys.
There are all sorts from show goers, to weekenders, to dailys.
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Posted 27 March 2008 - 11:50 AM
Hi
Looks like its going then.
Chears Neil
Looks like its going then.
Chears Neil
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Posted 27 March 2008 - 08:35 PM
I'll have a talk to Bob Morris. Apparently the A9X Nationals are going to be up there and he is our patron. I just got an interesting phone call from some bloke who is having a birthday up there too lol. Should be a good meeting
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I am out...Speed on Tweed weekend..Probably Rocket and MRNOS as well.21st Sept 2008
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