Track Day at Sepang for forumers

[initialM]

the lubricant gets too hot. that's why i never sell imitation ghee. only original, as i dont want complains later halfway got burn marks on the piston and hole!!

kakakaka. I know your ghee best in the world.
Why too hot? too fast too furious? Is it on track only? Never had the experience.
Normally rempit on hiway. Need to pay toll oni

 

[unstopables_7]

track day track day...
when is it bro..count me in

 

[jeffreyewe]

Jeffrey ... Just go enjoy la. No need to break the 2 min mark per lap!

2mins???:stupid:....I'll be happy to clock 3.59.:wink:

 

[Jules]

jeff.....u mean 2:59!

 

[jeffreyewe]

jeff.....u mean 2:59!

Woi...don't Kacau lar

 

[Daniel E30]

Looking forward for my first sepang experience. Will take it slow with my oldie. I guess it will be tougher than my 335.

 

[althezar]

Let's do this

Guys, don't just talk. Give me the date and time and I'll be there with my 320d....Want to see what the torque machine can do. Previously only done laps at Sepang in my friend's Porsche 911 Turbo. Experienced a 2:35 lap....seriously fast. Now to test my car as well...Only concern is the brakes. Can someone sponsor BMW performance brakes?

 

[ALBundy]

The brakes should be able to last. But if you are really concerned, a pair of high temp pads like hawk, ferrodo, pagid and etc will do.

 

[tIANcI]

Finally got in touch with someone at Sepang. Its crazy trying to call them. They will send over info on what days they have for track day. Seems they are very busy now so hot less track day of their own. The guy will also try to send info so that perhaps we can join other club etc. So let's wait a bit for the info.

 

[dzuljazz2001]

Finally got in touch with someone at Sepang. Its crazy trying to call them. They will send over info on what days they have for track day. Seems they are very busy now so hot less track day of their own. The guy will also try to send info so that perhaps we can join other club etc. So let's wait a bit for the info.

Good job bro :top: .... if you guys wants the club to take the lead on this, do let us know and we will officially pick it up and make this Track Day a reality for all concern ... just pm anyone of the CM :4:.. we hv done our "homework" too for the TrackDay and with your quotes coming, we can have a good comparison to do our costing ... :top::top::top:.

 

[2wenty6]

Finally got in touch with someone at Sepang. Its crazy trying to call them. They will send over info on what days they have for track day. Seems they are very busy now so hot less track day of their own. The guy will also try to send info so that perhaps we can join other club etc. So let's wait a bit for the info.

Thanks for taking the lead on this :top:

 

[tIANcI]

OPTION 1A

Sepang has an open track day for the following dates 17/18/19 July and 24/25/26 July, this is on a per hour basis and not exclusive. Means anyone who comes and pays, gets to drive. The cost is the usual RM300/hours per car. Wanna have fun for 2 hours? Take note its a weekday.

OPTION 1B

There is a open slot for the track on 02 Aug and 16 Aug (weekday), its a 3 hour slot and it will cost RM8K/hr. Now, this is costly but again, possible to speak with sponsors? I feel it may be doable if there can be at least 30-40 confirmed participants. So say 40 x RM300 you have RM12K with a shortfall of 12K to make up. Speak with BMW Malaysia, Quill, AB, Ingress, tyre manufacturer, auto accessory outlets, workshops etc and if each can come up with a few K each, it would not be hard to cover. Now this only covers the track cost. We still need F&B (RM30 per person) and some form of content such as a 'How To Drive' class to make the outing into an event that would be attractive for sponsors. Each participant brings a friend or two and this creates a platform for sponsors to market/sell their products or services.

Sponsors:

Presenting sponsor - BMW Malaysia
Supporting dealers - Auto Bavaria, Ingress Auto, Quill
Event partners - workshops, auto accessory shops etc
Official Tyres
Official whatever else

We market this via the dealers/outlets. Just print flyers, A5 sized and leave it with the dealers/outlets. This gives some brand exposure for the sponsors.

OPTION 2:

Anyways, I contacted ZeroToHundred and they organise the TimeToAttack event at Sepang. Now, they tell me that they have another session at Sepang on 22nd July. There will be a morning open track session from about 09:00 am to 12:00 noon. Cost is RM350 for a 3 hours session. There will be other cars on track too, some may be Tom Dick and Harry but this is the only viable option unless we wanna fork out RM20K. So who is keen to go for this? If we can get enough people we can then try to get a whole pit for ourselves. Can we at least make 10-20 participants? At such events getting bumped into is a norm, no major or serious accidents so far but bumps will happen.

Feedback please ... thanks!

 

[aidilj]

tIANcI thanks, have the club ever organized a track day before? If we have then that could be a reference..

 

[fabianyee]

If I recall correctly, we had a joint track day with the HCOC boys (Honda Car Owner's Club) way way back in 2003. I wasn't there but I recall it was 2 hr session, 1 hr of 1/4 mile drag on the front straight and then 1 hr of track time. Track fee is much cheaper back then, so cost reference is irrelevant.

After that, various attempts to organise track days but all fell thru due to high cost. And there isn't that many track junkies to make the number.

At such events getting bumped into is a norm, no major or serious accidents so far but bumps will happen.

I would disagree to that, bump only happens if ego takes over... Move aside safely if u see faster cars coming from behind, or best to put your arm out and finger 'point by' (either to left or right) so that they know where u want them to overtake u. Don't overtake into corners especially for newbies. Don't follow too closely to the car in front. And the track is quite long, find your own empty slot to play... Don't go bunch up with the cars ahead or around u, fall back a bit and u'll be surprised there's space to run solo for quite some time.

This is the same thing I convey to the HPC participants during the driver briefing and also the debrief after every session.

 

[tIANcI]

fabian ... I meant at the ZTH event. Sepang people told me its not that crazy but some bumping does happen. Also, at ZTH we are mere participants only.

 

[ramsing]

I wouldn't mind joining if it was not open to all cars. if its your pride and joy, you would naturally not go max out. like fabes said, common sense rules, but if you're driving your track rat, you dont mind some bump and grinds. but if its your pride and joy, would be more cautios.

rm300 for 3 hours is pretty ok, since its full track.

 

[tIANcI]

Ram ... I dun think anyone wants to be bumped! Hehehe ... If we want a so called exclusive day out then Sepang's own open track is best option. That would be 300/hr and will be a week day. Less outsiders for sure

 

[2wenty6]

Option 2 works best for me, Option 1A seems a little pricier but we do get the option to choose the length of our run don't we?

Option 1B might not work for me because I'm going overseas around that time. Maybe we can get a roll call going and vote for our chosen options?

 

[Daniel E30]

I'm ok for both. Weekdays ok for me. Just take leave. An hours run will already be hell to our stock cars, as it's not track prepared. For the track experience only and them TT at sepang.....and back home before 5pm. Perfect....

 

[Daniel E30]

Lets check with CM if there is any in coming track event.... Prez...?