PH Perth...Next event ideas!
Discussion
Hi guys.
So I think the curry went down quite well last night and I think everyone is in agreement that we really should get together more often and that the more we do things the easier it will get to organise.
So here we are...lets get the next event organised for sometime in the next couple of weeks.
Some ideas I had so far in no particular order:
1.
Trackday! By far the easiest and cheapest one to organise is a morning or afternoon at AHG at the airport. I sent them an email last week to see what sort of prices we are looking at.
For this event: http://www.dtec.com.au/mc-motorsport/performance-d...
7-10 people $825.00
11-16 people $1,110.00
This is a short 'skidpan' course marked out with cones. I should think its fairly low impact on your car and instructors are included in the price.
For this event: http://www.dtec.com.au/mc-motorsport/tuning-arvo.h...
12 people Max $600.00
This is run on their full circuit and again instructors are included.
There is no requirement for a CAMS license but you do need to find a helmet. Unfortunately they have had to many of their own helmets get stolen so they wont lend them out anymore.
I know a couple of people that have set up skidpan events on a weekend before but I think the full circuit events are normally on a weekday.
We could go to Wanneroo for a trackday if people want to but there is the logistics involved of getting everyone in to a CAMS affiliated club and issued with licenses first.
2.
A few weeks ago me and Kym went to a club in Perth called Devilles Pad. http://www.devillespad.com/
The food is VERY tasty traditional American...Stuff like chicken and waffles, macaroni cheese or philly steak sarnies.
Cocktails are deadly and some of them come with free stuff.
Music is funk / rockabilly style with burlesque shows and go-go girls...as the website says its very 60's and very Vegas.
3.
Cruise to a beach for loafing in the water and a BBQ
Cruise in to the country to a park of some sort with BBq's
4.
The Packing Shed in Bickley. Its a very nice little restaurant / cafe set in a green valley the outdoor eating spread around the gardens and under the trees. They do delicious home cooked food.
The roads to get there make for a very nice drive with some great views on the way, we could meet in Kalamunda and cruise in as a group....we are in a car club so we should do at least one drive somewhere!
So there you have it...I reckon No 1 or No 4 would be the best because they involve going for a drive!
So I think the curry went down quite well last night and I think everyone is in agreement that we really should get together more often and that the more we do things the easier it will get to organise.
So here we are...lets get the next event organised for sometime in the next couple of weeks.
Some ideas I had so far in no particular order:
1.
Trackday! By far the easiest and cheapest one to organise is a morning or afternoon at AHG at the airport. I sent them an email last week to see what sort of prices we are looking at.
For this event: http://www.dtec.com.au/mc-motorsport/performance-d...
7-10 people $825.00
11-16 people $1,110.00
This is a short 'skidpan' course marked out with cones. I should think its fairly low impact on your car and instructors are included in the price.
For this event: http://www.dtec.com.au/mc-motorsport/tuning-arvo.h...
12 people Max $600.00
This is run on their full circuit and again instructors are included.
There is no requirement for a CAMS license but you do need to find a helmet. Unfortunately they have had to many of their own helmets get stolen so they wont lend them out anymore.
I know a couple of people that have set up skidpan events on a weekend before but I think the full circuit events are normally on a weekday.
We could go to Wanneroo for a trackday if people want to but there is the logistics involved of getting everyone in to a CAMS affiliated club and issued with licenses first.
2.
A few weeks ago me and Kym went to a club in Perth called Devilles Pad. http://www.devillespad.com/
The food is VERY tasty traditional American...Stuff like chicken and waffles, macaroni cheese or philly steak sarnies.
Cocktails are deadly and some of them come with free stuff.
Music is funk / rockabilly style with burlesque shows and go-go girls...as the website says its very 60's and very Vegas.
3.
Cruise to a beach for loafing in the water and a BBQ
Cruise in to the country to a park of some sort with BBq's
4.
The Packing Shed in Bickley. Its a very nice little restaurant / cafe set in a green valley the outdoor eating spread around the gardens and under the trees. They do delicious home cooked food.
The roads to get there make for a very nice drive with some great views on the way, we could meet in Kalamunda and cruise in as a group....we are in a car club so we should do at least one drive somewhere!
So there you have it...I reckon No 1 or No 4 would be the best because they involve going for a drive!
Found a few pictures on google of The Packing Shed.
Yes they do Devonshire teas but it wasnt with clotted cream the last time we went.
How about meeting at the Kalamunda Hotel for pub lunch and a beer and then on to The Packing Shed for a taste of thier wines or a spot of afternoon tea?
Google Map
Yes they do Devonshire teas but it wasnt with clotted cream the last time we went.
How about meeting at the Kalamunda Hotel for pub lunch and a beer and then on to The Packing Shed for a taste of thier wines or a spot of afternoon tea?
Google Map
There are some fun events on at the drags: www.motorplex.com.au
It can be a bit pricey and it gets flipping cold there though! If we do a drag event though I'm quite happy to set fire to some snags before we head off...I'm only 10 minutes or so from the motorplex.
I'm also told that the weekend of the 7th-8th is the Mandurah crab festival: http://www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/tourism/crabfest
Not sure how we would go keeping together in the crowds though.
we are going to end up with a million ideas and no action if we 'aint careful!!
It can be a bit pricey and it gets flipping cold there though! If we do a drag event though I'm quite happy to set fire to some snags before we head off...I'm only 10 minutes or so from the motorplex.
I'm also told that the weekend of the 7th-8th is the Mandurah crab festival: http://www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/tourism/crabfest
Not sure how we would go keeping together in the crowds though.
we are going to end up with a million ideas and no action if we 'aint careful!!tim the pool man said:
Can't do this weekend sorry chaps Nikki (my 17yo daughter) is having her party at mine this Saturday 
Anyone up for door work? should be a barrel of laughs...
You are asking us to hold a position of power and influence at a teenage pool party?!? Anyone up for door work? should be a barrel of laughs...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdcn9FlXrLc#
tim the pool man said:
ajg31 said:
I have heard its the Chilli Festival at Araluen (spelling) this weekend. Missed this last year, and really fancy going this year. Anyone up for it? Close to a few playful roads too 
Just googling that to find out more but I'd be keen on Sunday, can't do Sat though
Are we going to see this appear on one of those 'A current affair' shows about teens organising parties through myspace and ending up on the local news?!?
Shame we didnt make it to the Chilli fest...We managed to miss the main bulk of traffic on Brookton (sp?) highway but sat stationary on the side road they directed people on to. We gave up just after talking to Tim..on the way out the line of traffic was about 3 times as long! I dread to think what it was like inside the festival!!
Okay so lets get something else organised....
Shame we didnt make it to the Chilli fest...We managed to miss the main bulk of traffic on Brookton (sp?) highway but sat stationary on the side road they directed people on to. We gave up just after talking to Tim..on the way out the line of traffic was about 3 times as long! I dread to think what it was like inside the festival!!
Okay so lets get something else organised....
Karting or trackday.
If its karts I reckon we should settle for nothing less than the twin engined karts at Barbagello on the full circuit. Single engined put-put hire karts just dont do anything for me!
Something to think about...Last time I looked at the cost of karting at Barbagello it was around $50 for 10 or 15 minutes of driving. Most places are similar prices.
For $60-$80 (depending on numbers) we can get our own session at AHG with instructors. I know not everyone would feel they have the 'right' car but its all fairly low impact stuff and would still be a chuckle.
For a completely different slant there is a shooting range in Belmont that does group bookings: http://www.lonerangers.com.au/index.php
If its karts I reckon we should settle for nothing less than the twin engined karts at Barbagello on the full circuit. Single engined put-put hire karts just dont do anything for me!
Something to think about...Last time I looked at the cost of karting at Barbagello it was around $50 for 10 or 15 minutes of driving. Most places are similar prices.
For $60-$80 (depending on numbers) we can get our own session at AHG with instructors. I know not everyone would feel they have the 'right' car but its all fairly low impact stuff and would still be a chuckle.
For a completely different slant there is a shooting range in Belmont that does group bookings: http://www.lonerangers.com.au/index.php
ajg31 said:
Barbagello i think is too big for carts, even the pro karts they have there
True but shirley they are going to be a bit more exciting than the usual hire karts? Though I guess on a shorter circuit at least the corners would be a bit more exciting.Has anyone been to the one in Henderson?
Vanya said:
deviant said:
Myself and Tim are heading to Barbarooagello tomorrow for the night masters. Its only a gold coin donation for entry.
Bugger... missed your post James.Definitely would've been up for that.
Racing was not bad to especially once it got dark and they were racing under flood lights.
tim the pool man said:
deviant said:
ajg31 said:
Barbagello i think is too big for carts, even the pro karts they have there
True but shirley they are going to be a bit more exciting than the usual hire karts? Though I guess on a shorter circuit at least the corners would be a bit more exciting.Has anyone been to the one in Henderson?
I have driven hire karts at various indoor tracks as well as at Wanneroo (the kart track down the road) and Henderson. They weren't that great (I have raced proper karts in 4 hour enduros at both tracks) but was still good fun
I think there is 2 other tracks at Wanneroo? There is one on Jacks Hill Climb and the kart club next door.
If anyone is interested me and the missus are going to head to this next month. I think we will go on the Sunday.
http://www.vsccwa.com.au/cms/index.php?page=northa...
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