2015 Driver Safety and Circuit Training at Winton on Saturday March 28

Neil Choi · December 28, 2014, 09:19:35 AM

For 2015, the once a year Driver Safety and Circuit Training event is scheduled at Winton on Saturday March 28.

Two events are offered:

Driver Safety:

Aimed at the young or inexperienced drivers or even drivers just wanting some advanced education with their Alfa. It will involve activities that you can't perform or practice on the public road unless in the event of an emergency. Activities such as heavy and threshold braking, braking in the wet, on corners, off camber braking etc. Swerving in an emergency, in wet and non ideal conditions. Driving at a slightly higher road speed than legally allowed and performing emergency actions. Basic and advanced car control, discussion and demonstration on the best method to car control in various conditions. Experience the actions of ABS, ESC and the various modern electronic aids provided in your car.

The event will be conducted on the long circuit extension of Winton Raceway and will run from 8am to 3:30pm with a lunch break and a session on the short circuit.

The event is limited in entry numbers. Regulations will be published shortly with a very reasonable entry fee.

You do not have to have an Alfa to enter.

Circuit Training:

This event is aimed at the Alfa drivers who are more spirited and experienced. The driver is wanting to enter sprint events or have done a few events already.

The training will provide instructions and techniques on cornering the circuit, braking and race lines, there will be some technical discussion on car dynamics and circuit techniques. It is about lapping the circuit fast and smoothly however it is not about racing which is the next level up and more advanced, this is a circuit training event.

An instructor is provided to guide you around the circuit and monitor your improvement during the course of the training.

The event will be limited in entry numbers. Regulations will be available shortly with cost being very reasonable.

For both events, if interested you are should be considering them and set aside the weekend now.

You are welcome to contact me with enquiries or questions.

neilchoi116@gmail.com
0433 11 66 47

Neil Choi · February 16, 2015, 10:15:14 PM

Circuit Training and Driver Safety

Supplementary Regulations and Entry Form are now attached below.

Entries are now invited and welcomed.

Remember we only run this once a year.

obersturm · February 16, 2015, 10:53:56 PM

Hi Neil,

I was wondering if I can join in the fun for the circuit training with a Mazda if I haven't got the Alfa going by than?

If that was and option I'll sign up straight away....

Neil Choi · February 16, 2015, 11:45:23 PM

Any car is fine.

Except for a Toyota.

Stuart Thomson · February 17, 2015, 06:30:09 PM

Particularly if you park your Toyota like this ...

Garibaldi · February 17, 2015, 07:57:38 PM

To be fair to the Toyota driver the car on their left is quite close to the white line. Unfortunately Toyota drivers are overrepresented in these sorts of issues as Toyota is the number one selling vehicle brand in Australia. We are a curiosity to Toyota drivers, they don't understand car enthusiasts or our passion for Alfa Romeo. To them a car is a way of getting from A to B reliably and economically. Different strokes for different folks.

hmd · February 18, 2015, 09:37:44 AM

Quote from: Stuart Thomson on February 17, 2015, 06:30:09 PM
Particularly if you park your Toyota like this ...

The Camry was just getting frisky with the sexy looking MiTo.

Neil Choi · March 16, 2015, 11:11:40 PM

Just a reminder if entering. We only get one day a year to run this worthy program for all level of drivers especially new drivers. It is highly well worth it.

Neil Choi · March 19, 2015, 08:00:29 PM

It is planned to have private open practice on Saturday from about 3pm, there will be a small fee and your car must be scrutineered before you are permitted onto the track, once circuit training is over. Please check in prior to have all your documentation in order, license and club membership. Well I only worry about the license which you must have.

If you are wanting to do private open practice, you must let me know (neilchoi116@gmail.com).

Neil Choi · March 21, 2015, 06:46:12 PM

Final call for anyone interested.

Neil Choi · April 03, 2015, 09:19:49 AM

Quote from: Alfa156Melb1 on April 03, 2015, 08:43:23 AM
I just wanted to say thankyou to Neil for running an amazing day. And a HUGE thank you to my instructor Joe ~~Aldi~~ Ardi - you're a legend. I can't believe how much I learnt in such a small amount of time.

I can't wait to get involved in the sprint serious now and get back on the track!

Thank you also to all those that helped put the day on!

Cheers,
Dave.

Corrected for you, Joe is a pharmacist, doesn't own a supermarket.
Joe is one of the better drivers (amongst many) in the club. And one of my racing mates but I don't want him racing with me!!!!!!!

Mick A · April 03, 2015, 10:22:49 AM

It was good following you guys for a few laps (I was instructing the driver of the M3), the GTA was pretty much sliding all the way around the back half of the circuit!

Not sure it was the 'fastest' way around, but certainly the most entertaining to watch!

Mick

Mick A · April 03, 2015, 04:01:22 PM

No worries mate glad I could help!

I'm the opposite to you, I am more confident in a car.

I've done heaps of track days over the years on the bike at Broadford and Phillip Island, knee on the deck round corners and all that sort of stuff, but it's the little things that take time to master. Always wanting to learn more!

I'll be asking you for tips if I see you at a ride day! haha.

Mick

Neil Choi · April 06, 2015, 05:19:59 PM

Interestingly, last night on the news, there was a headline news segment, rah, rah, rah, there is now a "big push" (due to Easter) by Vic gov for compulsory young driver training and even a free course for the new drivers. Give me a break. I think Vic gov and the general pubic are at least 20 yrs behind in terms of thinking.
We have been actively promoting and running a driver training for the club for well over 16 or 20 yrs now, look through the competition forum on all my posts. All those who were involved then are still involved today. The uptake by the club is only and disappointingly reasonable compare to its size of membership and the number of parents and driving enthusiasts around.
I had successfully encouraged two members for their kids to do our course when they were old enough to reach the pedals, ie 12 yo. And they then did Circuit Training and sprints once 14 yo. Now one with P's is a confident but "slow" driver and no need to go nuts as the driver can have fun on the track any weekend.
One driver education advice is to get rid of automagic cars, seen how many cars go through shop fronts because of pedal mistakes and automagic stops drivers thinking. Or teach and practice left foot braking, you can't get it wrong and it is quicker and better balance of the car.