Volkswagen GTi Driving Academy

[rich8rd]

Hey guys,

Anyone here work for VW?

Does anyone know when more info will be posted to the people who are attending the track day.

Some of us are making the Trek from WA, but difficult to book car hire etc without knowing start/finish times etc.

Cheers

same here, making the trip from qld. anyone know normally when these manufacturer events start / finish?

[adambruce]

same here, making the trip from qld. anyone know normally when these manufacturer events start / finish?

I got the email today saying that it starts at 12:45pm.
Other than that they said to wear sensible clothes and that the day will go for about 3 hours.

BUT...they also said "We will not be able to accommodate any friends or family members, even as spectators, so please come alone" which is not the greatest news as i was hoping to watch my old man.

[mikinoz]

I have a different email, that states turn up at 9.30am and that it will go for 3 hours. So there must be 2 sessions.

[thamwk]

actually, my email says to be there at 8am

[goodfella]

boo hoo hoo... I got the dear John letter as well...

[Lima]

actually, my email says to be there at 8am

Me too. That means I'll need to leave Canberra at 5am.

[benough]

Yeah mine says 9:30am also.

I was wondering how they were going to fill a WHOLE day on the car.

[MACCAA]

Mine's a 9.30 start.
Obviously there are multiple starting times,while one lot's doing one thing,others will be out on the Track,and vice-versa.
Try not to break too many cars Liam.Leave some for us......

[dodgey]

Mine's a 2.15 start on the 3rd....

[rich8rd]

So it's gonna be similar to Beemer's track day event, participants split to 3 groups doing slalom, wet spin, and track. The obligatory infomercial and spiel would also take almost an hour. The actual track driving would probably be only 30 minutes for 2 Ppl sharing a car, so that's 15 minutes of actual track driving. Gotta make the most of the 15 minutes Ppl.

[Guy_H]

i START AT 11-00AM!



Dear Guy,

Congratulations once again for being chosen to attend the exclusive Golf GTI Advanced Driving Academy Track Day in Sydney. This email is to confirm the final details you will need to prepare for the day.


Track Day Address and Time Details

Time: 11:10 AM
Date: Tuesday 3rd November Melbourne Cup Day
Address: Gate 7, Eastern Creek International Raceway. At the intersection of Brabham Drive and Ferrers Road, Eastern Creek
Eastern Creek Raceway

Directions:

Travelling from the city: Approach the M4 Motorway, take the Reservoir Road exit to the Great Western Highway, turn left onto the Great Western Highway, then left onto Bradham Drive.

Travelling from west of Blacktown: Approach the M4 Motorway, take the Wallgrove Road exit, turn left onto Wallgrove Road, turn right onto the Great Western Highway, turn right into Bradham Drive

Duration: The Track Day event itself should take about 3 hours. Food and drink will be provided.

Map: Click here to view and download a map.


What you will need to bring

A copy of this email to present at the gate on arrival
Your valid and current, Australian driver's license. This will be checked when you sign your participation forms.
Sensible clothes - due to safety requirements, we recommend you wear jeans/long pants, closed toe shoes or joggers. No thongs or heels.
Extra sun/weather protection or wet weather gear - bringing a cap, sunglasses, sunscreen and a jacket will help. It's also a good idea to check forecast before you come.


Other important information

Your participation at the Track Day is not transferable to a friend or family member and your date and time is unable to be changed. We will not be able to accommodate any friends or family members, even as spectators, so please come alone. There will be a strictly zero tolerance on alcohol so please do not consume any alcohol in the 12 hour period prior to the track day.

Contact

If you are running late, need to cancel or have any important enquiries regarding the Track Day, please contact Luka Popovac, (02) 9695 6106.

We look forward to sharing the experience of the new Golf GTI with you soon. In the meantime, you can continue your preparation with the GTI Advanced Driving Academy or, if you haven't already, join the new Golf GTI fan club for more exciting updates.

The GTI Track Day Team

[goodfella]

If there are any other "Guys" on the forum... you acceptance letter has arrived ^^^^

[howie]

Well that was a bit of fun. The cars will need a new set of tyres by the end of the day. Another run on the skid pan would have been nice. Overall, not a bad way to waste a couple of hours.

[rich8rd]

Yep, have to say the
XDS effect is barely noticeable over mk 5 gti, just shows how good mk5 gti is still.

[Lima]

Yep, have to say the
XDS effect is barely noticeable over mk 5 gti, just shows how good mk5 gti is still.

I agree the Mk5 is very, very good. But I noticed a marked difference with the Mk6. I found it was more surefooted and more responsive.