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Leadfoot Challenge 2011
« on: July 09, 2011, 09:57:52 AM »
Just in from VETTENUT........

Well the Corvette Leadfoot Challenge weekend is back again in 2011 and this year is back at the famous Winton Raceway.  

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For those looking for a marvellous weekend encompassing everything about why it’s great to own a Vette (or any automotive branded toy) – then here it is!  The Leadfoot Challenge weekend started a long way back as a friendly fun weekend between the Corvettes of Canberra and Corvettes of Melbourne car clubs.  This has now grown to be a huge, fun weekend with cars coming from as far as Queensland and people all the way from WA to spectate.  
 
We start off with a nice cruise to Wangaratta to check in to one of the nominated motels.  After this a few drinks may be consumed during a night of catching up with old friends and making new ones!  Then dawn breaks on Saturday morning and the rustle of drivers and passengers getting ready to head to the famous Winton Motor Raceway is heard.  We travel in convoy to the track for a day of fun and entertainment and the chance to try out your toy on a safe environment without the flashing lights, up to a speed where you feel comfortable.  The Leadfoot Challenge is an inter club challenge of our Vettes for the legendary Leadfoot Perpetual Trophy!  The fastest few Vettes from each club have their times averaged and then this averaged times determine the winning club - so if you don’t want to go flat out, you don’t have to.  It’s primarily about having fun and feeling comfortable in a safe environment.   The day includes laps against the clock in the morning with only a ! few cars on the track at any one time and each car started off at timed intervals to try and keep them separated from each other.  In the afternoon we mix things up with a few other challenging events including autokhana, drags and go-to-whoa events.   After the day is done at the track, we head back to Wangaratta for a presentation dinner and a night of relaxing whilst telling tall tales of the days adventures, before cruising home on the Sunday.  Don’t miss out on this huge and fun filled event!  

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Attached you will find an event summary, itinerary, hotel information and an entry form.  This year we are expanding to be across 3 motels and I know people are already starting to book, so be quick and get in now to ensure you don’t miss out on a room.  The track is booked for Saturday 22nd October 2011 & the presentation dinner is that night.   This event! is open to non Corvettes as well to help meet the numbers and cover the costs, as track days are getting dearer and dearer due to track insurance costs.  Corvettes will run in separate track groups to the non-Corvettes as done in all past years.  So bring your friends for the weekend and have a ball!




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Re: Leadfoot Challenge 2011
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2011, 08:29:25 PM »
:drag: Attention all Corvette leadfoots!!

Our Victorian cousins who were already nervous about this year's coming event, after we gave them a driving lesson last year, are getting a bit worried about the low entry numbers received for Winton.
Come on you guys, dust off the cheque books and get your entries off to Darren asap, so we can continue this annual tradition.
So far we only have Shane Finn, Bob Lynn and myself entered.
:call:Let Darren or myself know if you need more details, otherwise please send off your entry.
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Re: Leadfoot Challenge 2011
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2011, 09:47:44 AM »
OH I would love to have a go at this  
May be next year
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Re: Leadfoot Challenge 2011
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2011, 09:29:24 PM »
I'm goin!!!! YEEEEEHAAAA! I'm goin to hunt me some meeses!
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Re: Leadfoot Challenge 2011
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2011, 10:14:37 PM »
:drag: Bring it on DR!!:ado::violin:
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Re: Leadfoot Challenge 2011
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2011, 04:12:38 PM »
 Late starter gang, what Hotel are you all booked into?


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Have you fixed the air deploy system DR :zip:
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Re: Leadfoot Challenge 2011
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2011, 05:42:17 PM »
:huh: Are you referring to DR as the late starter 72vet, or are you coming down?

We are booked into the Warby Lodge.

We now have Shane, Harry, DR, Bob, Ray MY081, and 72vet?

Shane and I are going down Thursday early to get some track time on Friday morning.
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Re: Leadfoot Challenge 2011
« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2011, 07:36:57 AM »
Only as a spectator. Need to clock up a few more Km's before I go flogging the motor around a track.
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Re: Leadfoot Challenge 2011
« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2011, 08:55:16 PM »
Quote from: 72vet link=topic=8626.msg1045941160#msg1045941160
Late starter gang, what Hotel are you all booked into?


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Have you fixed the air deploy system DR :zip:


What do u means ? it worked perfectly?
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Re: Leadfoot Challenge 2011
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2011, 01:41:17 AM »
I'm in:drag::devil:
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Re: Leadfoot Challenge 2011
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2011, 08:51:23 AM »
I like that automatic bonnet opening  to let the heat out .

I have not seen that option on a on a forward opening bonnet before.
those old fashion Pin and clip would fix that
I think as per 72 vet if the memory serves me correctly
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Re: Leadfoot Challenge 2011
« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2011, 07:14:38 PM »
hey Madvet, how many are coming from Canberra?
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Re: Leadfoot Challenge 2011
« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2011, 05:12:01 PM »
Just received from Darren of Corvettes of Melbourne via VETTENUT





Hi all,
 
Well it is only a few days away until the 2011 Corvette Leadfoot Challenge kicks off and I am sure you are all excited!  Just a quick reminder on a few details:
 
 - We will be scrutineering as many vehicles as possible Friday afternoon/evening
 - Reminder you need a fire extinguisher (Bunnings, Mitre10, etc can help you cheaply)
 - Drivers licence or legal ID plus CAMS licence and/or Winton/Wakefield licence (last years Leadfoot one will not have expired yet) else you can purchase one on the day
 - Drivers will be required to wear suitable non-flammable clothing covering all limbs, closed shoes (ideally leather), a helmet complying with the Australian Standard (e.g. AS 1698)
 
Convoys from Melbourne:
 - Melbourne participants will be departing from the Shell Roadhouse DonnyBrook at the junction of the Hume Fwy and Donnybrook Road, Donnybrook.  
 - 1st convoy with Webby meeting at 10am for a 10.30am departure and the second convoy with Darren meeting at 1.00pm for a 1.30pm departure, otherwise cruise up at your own leasure.
 
Driving up Saturday?
 - If you are driving up Saturday, please note the gates open at 8am and the drivers briefing will be at 9am, so you MUST arrive before 9am for the drivers briefing, as otherwise they won't let you on the track if you miss it.
 
Any other questions, just let me know.
 
See you Friday or Saturday,
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Re: Leadfoot Challenge 2011
« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2011, 07:47:31 AM »
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hey Madvet, how many are coming from Canberra?



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Re: Leadfoot Challenge 2011
« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2011, 01:11:07 PM »
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hey Madvet, how many are coming from Canberra?
It looks like six of us are coming from Canberra, this includes a couple of non Corvette guys that usually join us with their beasts.
Boshie won't be joining us as he apparently has a very important tea party he has to attend.:lmao:
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Re: Leadfoot Challenge 2011
« Reply #15 on: October 18, 2011, 02:14:59 PM »
With scones and jam...  :lol:
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Re: Leadfoot Challenge 2011
« Reply #16 on: October 19, 2011, 12:00:40 PM »
For those not attending the Lead foot challenge, we have posted some "Other Car Clubs Events" for you to have a look at.  

Click this link http://nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=6


To all those heading south for the challenge.... kick ass lads :thumb:
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« Reply #17 on: October 24, 2011, 04:06:40 PM »

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Re: Leadfoot Challenge 2011
« Reply #18 on: October 25, 2011, 11:05:30 AM »
I cant get log into the members photos to download photos? So I'll put some here for now!

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Re: Leadfoot Challenge 2011
« Reply #19 on: October 25, 2011, 11:10:54 AM »
Flick me a u2u or email of what you want your password to be Andy and I'll reset it

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