Once again the Euro Day is on at Lakeside Raceway.
Previous years have been great fun and a chance to stretch the legs on a few of our Jaguars.

It isn't just for sports cars. There are plenty of normal European family sedans and coupes.

Past years have seen us take the "VIP Package" which gives multiple cruise sessions and covered bays.
Last year was very wet but still good fun.

Hopefully we can get a few along again.



Details below from the event facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/events/138437803309365/
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Lakeside's only European Day- is back in 2017 for a 3rd year in a row.

It doesn't matter if you have a classic 1950's Mercedes Benz, a modern day Golf, a Swedish Brick or a brand new fire breathing Austin Martin Vantage S - If it's European or British bring it along!
With over three hours of cruising, Show n' Shine, EURO Track Sprint and kids entertainment, it's a fun family friendly day you won't want to miss!

Gates open from 7AM and shut at 4:30PM!

Get in early and secure your VIP now!
Pre-book yourself a VIP package for $100 and you will get your own covered pit bay, two exclusive VIP cruise sessions & exclusive VIP track entry worth $10, infield entry worth $10 including Show n' Shine entry as well as FREE gate entry for four occupants in your vehicle, worth $40.

Any left over gate tickets, that VIP customers do not use may be converted to Cruise tcikets in sessions 6-10. Please visit the LP Briefing room to convert these.

Pre-book your VIP package - Call 1800 RACEWAYS (1800 72239297) or you can purchase a VIP package on the day for $115 if not sold out prior.

Price guide:

- $10 per person gate entry - KIDS 12 and under FREE!!!
- $10 per vehicle infield entry (including Show n' Shine)
- $10 per Cruise Session
- $50 Sprints**
- $100 VIP Package

Spint session
2 x 5 lap sprints of Lakeside Park, at the end of the day
Open to the first 30 people.
RACERS LICENCE IS REQUIRED!! ($20 Clubman Licence)
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!!

For more info check out the Queensland Raceways website - Please contact 1800 RACEWAYS[/SIZE]

 

I'm in! Always a good day out.

 

Geez it has came around fast!

If I am home I am there!

If we do the same as last year we can ring up and order the VIP package so as to park in the bays and also mention we are with Jaguar Forums so hopefully they can put us all together again.

Let me get back to you and check my calendar to confirm if I can make it (fingers crossed).

So looks like we have so far:

1) Champir
2) o1xjr
3) paulyling (TBC)


I'll send an email out this week to the QLD members reminding them.

Thanks for posting and reminding Champir!

 

Crapper! I just checked my roster and I will be in a Singapore Shipyard only dreaming of Jaguars....nevermind...I will post the email around this week and hopefully we'll get a few more numbers between now and April.



1) Champir
2) o1xjr

 

Im in as usual

Cheers
34by151

 

Good stuff James!

You will have to represent the Sunny Coast racing team as I will be working. I am sure you'll tear that track up again!

Don't forget to take some great photos for me to look at on sub par WiFi in a Singapore Shipyard to make me jealous!




1) Champir
2) o1xjr
3) 34by151

 

Ok guys I have just sent a message to all our QLD members.

Again, I apologise I can't make it. I would suggest as in previous years to ring up 1800 RACEWAYS to book the VIP pass and mention you're with Jaguar Forums so we can all park together. Seem to work a treat last year.

The usual meeting spot in previous years was the Kallangur McDonalds.

Link for Raceway is here:

Lakeside Park | Queensland Raceways

Hopefully we'll build up a fleet between then and now...




1) Champir
2) o1xjr
3) 34by151

 

G'day guys

So far we have a few interested in Euro Day which is fast approaching. As mentioned before if you call 1800 RACEWAYS and mention you are with Jaguar Forums they can put you all in the pit next to each other as in previous years.

The usual meeting spot in previous years was the Kallangur McDonalds.

Link for Raceway is here:

Lakeside Park | Queensland Raceways

So far we have:

Date and Location: Sunday the 23rd of April @ Lakeside

Meeting Spot before hand(?): McDonalds Kallangur (TBC)

The drivers:

1) Champir
2) o1xjr
3) 34by151


I would be there with bells on however I won't be in the country. Hopefully we can still gather a few more troops between then and now!

 

1) Champir
2) o1xjr
3) 34by151
4) Dr Phill................abusing "Miss Fireball" in a few sessions, no less than I would expect.

 

G'day Guys

This one is fast approaching. We have 4 starters. Any more keen?

1) Champir
2) o1xjr
3) 34by151
4) Dr Phill


Details from the website again are:

 

Miss Fireball loves it Clarke. more than happy to show her a little dis-respect

 

Hey guys, how many have booked a spot so far?
I'm making my booking tomorrow.

Looking forward to getting lapped by all sorts of awd euro trash again. While going as fast as an auto XJ6 can.

 

Good on ya Clarke! I hope you guys have a ripper day.

I wish I could join you all again but leaving the country today. I'll send out another group email today and see if we can get some more to come along

So far we have:

1) Champir
2) o1xjr
3) 34by151
4) Dr Phill

 

An Issue has cropped up with my XJR

Both the 4 o2 sensors have failed
Have traced it down to a failed relay that supplies the power to the sensors
Normally thats a simple fix but this relay is not replaceable (pcb mounted)

Jag recommend a new front fusesebox ($800+), thats not going to happen!!!

For now im using a standard relay to supply power, bypassing the oem one. Thats ok for the road as a temporary repair but wont hold up on the track

I will be pulling the fuse box next week, strip it down and solder in a new relay
So I expect to be ready

Cheers
34by151

 

I'm booked in, hope you it sorted in time.

 

I hope you can get it sorted James (I know you will).

At least you are on it....saved getting ripped off!

 

The XJR has 3 fuseboxes
The front one has 14 relays
Relays 1 to 8 are standard automotive types
Relays 9 to 14 are pcb mounted and only accessible by stripping down the fusebox

Wont be much of a bother as they are mini din pcb types.
The plan is to replace all of them wile I have the PCB out

A couple of other things while I have it apart
Replace the 3 main earth studs with stainless bolts (body is alloy)
Replace the HID bulbs and one of the ballasts
Upgrade the low beam bulbs to 6000K halogens (to get rid of the yellow glow compared to the HID low beams)

Not a big job all up, Ill probably get it done late next week as im waiting on a part that I wanted to fit before lakeside that will automate the intercooler spray. Hoping to fit that in time as well

Cheers
34by151

 

Guys, Unfortunately I am going to be a late scratching as I have to travel for work next weekend.

Shame, as I was really looking forward to stretching the legs on the XKR.
Enjoy.

 

Sorry to hear bud. Thanks for posting though.

Looks like it might be a quiet showing for Jaguars but none the less still worth the outing. My apologies too for not being able to attend. Wrong country at the moment!

1) o1xjr
2) 34by151
3) Dr Phill

 

1) o1xjr
2) 34by151
3) Dr Phill
4) callum.dean.terry

Phill & I are meeting James at the Kallangur McDonalds on Anzac Ave about 8.15 for breakfast on the way if anyone else is coming along.