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MOTORVATE MELBOURNE

Started by LC69GTR , Jan 26 2010 05:50 PM

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#1 LC69GTR

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Posted 26 January 2010 - 05:50 PM

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=HqHnN7vYDUc

BE There!!!!!

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#2 Heath

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Posted 31 January 2010 - 02:16 PM

I just filled this in, I've got that date free so I'm up for it...
http://motorvatemelb...entry form.html

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#3 _uchotsix_

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Posted 31 January 2010 - 04:45 PM

Every one with love of motorsport, should BE THERE in support as this could be the last chance Melbourne has to get a serious track, lack of people at this event could be the end of drag racing, drifting, and a place for a lot of other motorsport events to be held, so come on motor vechicle lovers get right behind this one I am most likely entering my car in support.

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Posted 31 January 2010 - 08:24 PM

I think the proposal is stupid personally, or at least I don't like it - a bit biased towards the fact that there isn't even an 1/8th mile strip or a burnout pad anywhere near the distinctly most populated area of Melbourne, but I'm up for representing the modified car community in any way possible

Should probably be chucked in Vic events, I don't normally look in the drag racing section as I'm more interested in other things.

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#5 _DeNMaSteR_

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Posted 04 February 2010 - 11:42 PM

Im 100% behind this proposal, it is a fantastic design that has been put together based on the lessons learnt in WA & NSW, its missing a dedicated burnout pad but that would be pretty easy to add..... i don't really care where it is located just as long as something actually happens! :burnout:

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#6 _maxpower1000hp_

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Posted 05 February 2010 - 03:56 PM

The 'MOTORVATE MELBOURNE' Public Rally and Car Show together at the Melbourne Show Grounds on Saturday 20th February 2010.

We all need to support this event, it FREE to bring your car and FREE to get in

http://www.motorvatemelbourne.com/

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Posted 17 February 2010 - 06:25 PM

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Posted 17 February 2010 - 07:34 PM

I can't wait! I am covering this for Street Machine. Get down there and show your support!

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#9 LC69GTR

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Posted 18 February 2010 - 05:31 PM

Should be a great day

The entries have closed at 600 vehicles so come along on Saturday and check it out. There is plenty happening including some neat prizes.
www.motorvatemelbourne.com for details.

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#10 _Driver 73_

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Posted 19 February 2010 - 08:43 PM

Should be a great day
The entries have closed at 600 vehicles so come along on Saturday and check it out. There is plenty happening including some neat prizes.
www.motorvatemelbourne.com for details.

LOVE THE SMELL OF NITRO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted Image

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Posted 19 February 2010 - 08:49 PM

see you all there!

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Posted 20 February 2010 - 05:40 AM

See you there!

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Posted 20 February 2010 - 06:29 AM

See you there!

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Posted 20 February 2010 - 02:56 PM

Well that was awesome. The fact that they wanted us to stay until 5pm was ridiculous (after a bit of discussion we could leave a bit after 2pm), but the event was run beautifully and it was all set out nicely. My car was a bit out of place, as most of vehicles were big dollar builds, but ahh well I enjoyed it a lot anyway.

Seriously tough cars everywhere, nearly everything was inside so it was out of the sun etc. Apart from the stupidly priced food, very impressed

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#15 Heath

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Posted 20 February 2010 - 05:54 PM

Uploading some photos atm, give it half an hour or so for them to all upload hahaha. Camera is a bit shitty (particularly with greens and its intermittent focussing, but I tried to select good ones)

https://cache.gmh-torana.com.au/smg.photobucket.com/albums/v505/Hezath/

As my camera isn't that great, if you see any photos of my car or you took some, please let me know/send them to me

I did manage to modify this one to get it looking proper though (had to cut out areas and swap hues etc, need a good camera!)
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Posted 20 February 2010 - 08:01 PM

Thanks for the pic's Heath
Some nice cars there today

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#17 Heath

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Posted 20 February 2010 - 09:30 PM

Yeah bloody oath. Two absolute standout favourites were the dumped S13 - awesome engineering, tubbed front end, custom radiator panel, nice chassis bracing & gorgeous cage, relocated seat, pedal box, mad hydro handbrake setup etc. Just pure awesome
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and this UPNGON LC 2-door, retaining the '2250' badges on the guards hehehehe can't argue with a turbocharged, mechanically injected smallblock
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#18 _torriechick_

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Posted 21 February 2010 - 08:23 AM

Nice pics Heath. Did you take them with the pink camera ?

Looked good. Wish I could have gone. I saw people handing out flyers at Hanging Rock last week.

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Posted 21 February 2010 - 08:36 AM

http://www.theage.co...00220-omrn.html

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#20 _Driver 73_

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Posted 21 February 2010 - 08:25 PM

20-02-2010 MOTORVATE MELBOURNE DRAG RACE RALLY 16999_edited-1.jpg 249.93K 13 downloads Posted Image

Great day,
NITRO FUNNY CAR ARE THE BEST IMO.
Here we have 3 legends of the sport.
Helen & Peter Russo with the legend himself Jim Walton sitting in the Funny Car.

Edited by Driver 73, 21 February 2010 - 08:31 PM.

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#21 _BlownOutlaw_

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Posted 21 February 2010 - 09:08 PM

Heath
Your car looks great, well done.

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Posted 21 February 2010 - 10:54 PM

I remember Peter Russo visiting our high school many years ago with his Funny Car, I was blown away by it being so young at the time. That would have been mid 90's. We had a question & answer section so I asked what they thought about circuit racing - he scoffed and said something like 'what's that?' LOL.... drag racers are drag racers alright! He was a very friendly bloke.

Damn I miss walking the pits at the old TAC Nationals at Calder, watching Top Fueler & Funny Car rebuilds in between rounds. Lack of championship drag racing in Vic SUCKS :(

I would love to be able to take my young bloke along to see Fuelers in Vic.... fingers crossed..

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Posted 22 February 2010 - 07:32 AM

Yeah, I had a good chat with Peter on Saturday, he's been over in the states racing for the past 10 years, he is itching to see some action in Victoria again! He hasn't actually raced his car since 2007!

What I noticed on Saturday, was all the big gun Drag Racers, are all completely approachable, and more than happy to have a chat! Thats what makes it such a top sport! If this proposed track gets up. It'd be one of the best strips in the WORLD!