Loz from Hardtuned.net organised another track day for Sunday, 29 July 2012. As the day dawned bright and clear, I opted to take my time and sleep in. I know some of the boys got to the track nice and early, but I had to pick up a friend before heading over, as well as have some breakfast. When we finally turned up, Bobby was making his way around the track in his time attack AP1 S2000. Not a bad start to the day, I must say.

Hardtuned @ Norwell

Hardtuned @ Norwell

In addition to track time, a wet skid pan was on offer for anyone game to try. By the look of it, pretty much everyone had a good go, except those with front wheel drives. Haha suckers..

Here’s Mitch Hemming in his friend’s R32.

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Hardtuned @ Norwell

And Levi, who was kind enough to lend me his helmet for a run…

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Hardtuned @ Norwell

Hardtuned @ Norwell

…in Nik’s 997 Porsche turbo. Insanity ensued.

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The FFamily and Downshift boys made a strong showing.

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Michael Coppola also brought out his MX-5. This thing gets thrashed every time I see him.

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Hardtuned @ Norwell

Apparently this thing is making a LOT of power.

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It wasn’t just skidpan, with some of the drifters making a spectacle of themselves.

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There was no shortage of exotics, with 2 of Australia’s 10 Lexus LF-As being present. You could call that a pretty good turnout.

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Hardtuned @ Norwell

Paul in his supercharged K20 EG Civic was absolutely cooking on-track.

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And I’m pretty happy with this tandem shot of him and our very own Andrew Foy in HIS B16 EG Civic.

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Here he is by himself, looking like the vampire dude out of Twilight.

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Ash’s EG, also with a K20. His has ITBs rather than forced induction.

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Daniel Batchelor’s S15 always looks the goods.

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This black WRX was really struggling on the skidpan, with masses of understeer. Not that I can talk, I had plenty in the S2000 also.

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The white Evo was doing significantly better, doing 4-paw slides all morning.

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To finish off with, this is one car you’ve seen unless your head’s been in the sand. Charlie’s wild MX-5.

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I also wanted to add a few more images from Chris Howard, otherwise known as sirck. Enjoy!

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Love how aggressive this 15 looks.

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Batchelor’s 15 again. Worth looking at twice.

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Not having the best luck, the driver rolled this car. Thankfully he’s OK!

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Open top motoring, like a Sir.

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Can’t wait for the next Norwell day!

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