Manjimup

My apologies i posted it was Rob Adley when it was Steve Adley.

Sorry Steve.

Mike

Manjimup

Well after much debate the meeting a Manjimup was held on Saturday night. We had a total of 11 cars including 4 360,s and one 320.

We were greeted with what looked like a soft and wet track. Wheel packing was interesting as the back straight was a mud pit and hard to get through. We eventually got the rest of the track packed and a line down the back straight. Hot laps were still greasy but looking fast as track was really hooked up but starting to get rough.

First round of heats were run with Todd Davis taking out our heat from Shane Maskell and Billy Stocks. In the second group Aldo Depoali had a good win from Chris Ackland and Wade Randall.

The track was getting very rough by this stage and the cars took a lot of holding onto.

Second round of heats saw everyone freeing up their cars a bit to try and make them a bit faster and easier to get through the ruts. First heat of the second round again went to Todd Davis from Billy Stocks and Wade Randall. The other heat of the second round went to Rob Adley from Chris Ackland and Tim Gardiner.

The first race of the final round of heats was won by Billy Stocks from Shane Maskell and Mike Armstrong. There was a coming together of cars during the start of this heat which left Todd Davis watching from the infield. I was leading until i tried to adjust the fuel return and stood on my dick and got passed, well that was the technical version i was given in the pits. Second race went to Chris Ackland,who again got really fast when it mattered, from Rob Adley and Aldo Depoali.

Well I jagged the invert and started of the front row in the feature next to Tim Gardiner. There were a few restarts as everyone was pushing hard and unfortunately for Rob Adley, a little too hard as he had a hard dump in turn 1. He was ok but cant say the same for his car. I lead for the first 15 laps until i was passed by Todd so now i had someone to chase. I caught and passed a rapidly tiring Todd with 5 laps to go and held on for the win. Followed by Chris Ackland, Todd Davis, Aldo, Shane Maskell & Billy Stocks.

Overall points for the night went to Chris Ackland from Mike Armstrong and Billy Stocks.

Martin is looking for nominations for Bunbury so if you can race please let him know ASAP.

I will see you all at the Muster.

Mike

Norbert's funeral.

Hi all

Norbert's funeral will be held at the Bunbury Crematorium at 9-15am Thursday 24-11-2011, Hale Road, Bunbury.

Crabby.

Vale Norbert Benkesser (ex LSA 4)
20 – 11 – 11

The LSA Committee and membership extend deepest sympathies to Gail and Norbert’s families on the
sad passing of a respected friend/competitor and past Committee person.

He will be sadly missed.

LSA Committee and Members

Bunbury This Weekend

Well most of us will be heading to Bunbury for the first opportunity to get some season points this Saturday night.

Shane Webster will be having his first run for the season and will be keen to test out the car since the rebuild.

Crabby will be running Annettes car again with Glen's motor so hope it all goes well as he needs a good meeting to get his mojo back before the title.

I expect all the usual Bunbury crew of the Davis's,Maskie,Ackers and Aldo will all be there and i'm sure Todd will be trying to pick up where he left off last time we were there.

Good luck to everyone thats going and don't forget to let Martin know you are.

I'll be thinking of you all while i'm at work and i wil see you all on the 4th at the next Fast Friday.

Mike

Weekend Wrap Up

Fast Friday 1

Well we didn't get a great turn out but still had some good racing.

Shane Maskell was quick and looks like he's a bit faster than last time we seen him.

Chris Dicker had his first run with the Limiteds and had a good night until i ran over his right rear in the feature.

Unfortunately Crabby's well documented engine woes continued with what we think is another melt down.Much to Annette's dismay.

I had a good night running the freshened motor winning both heats and the feature which included the 360's. A good night for the new sponsor to come down.

Chris Ackland was running the 360 for the night and was his usual smooth self.

So results overall were Chris Dicker third Shane Maskell second and Mike Armstrong first.

Bunbury Night 2

Compared to the night before we had one to forget only making one heat which we won.We broke a torque ball in hotlaps and missed the first heat. We made the second heat and picked up where we left off at Kwinana only to ,what we think,was to blow the diff towards the end of the third heat. That was enough for us so we packed it away.

Todd Davis was really fast in the new car and is going to be hard to beat especially at Bunbury.

Gavin Davis had engine dramas as well and packed it away early.

Chris Dicker was looking a little bit quicker after his first run last night. He's gradually getting faster and smoother as he get more laps under his belt.

Chris Ackland was not as fast as he usually is but no doubt has plans for the big nights later in the season.

Shane Maskell was quick again as well as Ian Dhu.

Aldo Vepoali is still finding his feet but will no doubt get quicker as he gets more laps.

So overall results were Chris Ackland third Shane Maskell second and Todd Davis first.

Well hope everyone has a good run at Bunbury next meeting and i'll see you all at Kwinana next time.

Catch Ya Mike

Message From Webby(lost his password)

The nomination form for the state title is now up on the website.

The calendar has also been updated the Oct 29th meeting in Bunbury is a night meeting not a day one as published and the World Series in Bunbury is Sat 11th Feb.

Bunbury is also holding a test and tune day on 1st Oct. The cost is $50 per car gates open at 9am and drivers meeting at 9.30. There will also be an AFL grand final BBQ.

More details on their website

State Title

Hi All

All drivers that are intending on going to the Friday Practise need to let Martin know ASAP as he needs to let Manjimup know how many are going. We need a minimum of 8 cars are required so get onto it.

Also for those looking for somewhere to stay in Manjimup it was reccommended to me to stay at Fonty's Pool Caravan Park as it's not very far from the track and there's plenty of room to park trucks and trailers etc.

Hope everyones car preparation is going well and look forward to seeing you all on the 14th at Kwinana.

Who is ready to race?

Well we're ready we spent the last few days getting the car back together and are now just waiting for October.

Heard that Todd Davis has a nice new Eagle and associated shiney bits for this season.

Haven't seen Gavins new truck yet but it sounds like it will be very nice.

There are a few cars i have heard of that are still bare chassis so there is quite a bit of work to come for some guys.

On another note if there are guys that need their cars scrutineered in Perth or surrounds to get their log book contact me and i will come and have a look at it.

LSA Calendar

The updated calendar is now online on the LSA website as is the latest newsletter.

Expressions of interest are also being sought for a 'State Title Practice Night - Friday 25 November' at Manjimup. A minimum of 8 cars required, a great opportunity to get set for the 'Big Night'. Advise Martin if you are interested - mlaughton@amnet.net.au

I'll be there!

Also, could all drivers please update their driver profile.

Cheers