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by DLRA
Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:18 pm
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: BUSH FIRES IN VIC & NSW
Replies: 6
Views: 10749

Bob we missed you at the meeting today, but your comments and ideas were read out and discussed. There were a few of the regular members who could not attend today because of the fires, most notable the Moe boys and at Wayne at Yinear. Looks like there have been more than a few rodders who have lost...
by DLRA
Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:57 am
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: Is the DLRA officially ok to race in March 2009
Replies: 22
Views: 30845

G'Day Garry

there is a meeting in Victoria this weekend, I'm sure there will be some news to come out of this, will post as soon as I can.

http://www.dlra.org.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=974
by DLRA
Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:53 am
Forum: DLRA Members
Topic: DLRA meeting in Victoria this weekend
Replies: 3
Views: 7222

DLRA meeting in Victoria this weekend

Just a reminder

Sunday 8th February 2009
at Aussie Desert Cooler (Norm's place)
350 Murray Road Preston
starting at 11am
by DLRA
Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:50 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension and Saftey
Topic: Racing Harness Mods
Replies: 8
Views: 13335

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by DLRA
Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:50 am
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: Something special for Mexican Salties
Replies: 5
Views: 11196

Project 500 Local Williamstown identity Terry O'Hare saw one of the many posters advertising the Texas Hold'em cruise at Seaworks Williamstown and contacted LGC Pres Alan Newton with a view to displaying his car. It took a little while for the story to come out, but this was no ordinary car and we ...
by DLRA
Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:32 pm
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: Something special for Mexican Salties
Replies: 5
Views: 11196

Something special for Mexican Salties

This Sunday Let's Go Cruisin' are having a Texas Hold'em Poker run , start points are Bradford Badges at Mordialloc and Hoppers Stoppers in Hoppers Crossing. They will all meet at Sea Works, a Maritime museum at Williamstown. We did it for the first time last year and it was a fantastic day. Big Dea...
by DLRA
Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:10 pm
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: Andy Green visits Lake Gairdner
Replies: 23
Views: 32235

Bob,
I'll let you know when to pull that special, "one size fits all", spanner out of the drawer...... :lol:
by DLRA
Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:07 pm
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: Andy Green visits Lake Gairdner
Replies: 23
Views: 32235

Andy Green visits Lake Gairdner

Rod just rang to say that Andy Green (yes, THE ANDY GREEN, current holder of the World Land speed record) had telephoned him today. Andy was at Sydney airport on his way back to the UK. For those that have been living under the proverbial rock, Andy's team have built a new car, the BLOODHOUND and ha...
by DLRA
Wed Dec 31, 2008 6:04 am
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: wet lake
Replies: 30
Views: 40017

I can well understand the frustrations felt buy some of the competitors, especially some of the longer distance competitors, but now is not the time to let these frustrations get the better of you. You are not alone, we all want to get out there and see a dry hard smooth surface and go just as fast ...
by DLRA
Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:15 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: The passing of Dave Dooley
Replies: 12
Views: 16091

Very, very saddened by the news. Heartfelt condolences to all his family and friends around the world.

It just ain't gunna be the same without the Dooley at Speed Week.
by DLRA
Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:26 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Why LSR
Replies: 12
Views: 17148

That's a bloody good question! From a very young age I was reading about hot rods, drawing hot rods, dreaming about hot rods. But as a kid growing up the closest I got to any sort of performance vehicle was my best mates uncle had a '63 Thunderbird (I never did get to go for a ride in it) and anothe...
by DLRA
Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: Newsletter
Topic: DLRA News 33 - July / November 2008
Replies: 8
Views: 23325

Offline Members Area

I'm gunna lock this post now. Anyone who wants to participate in further discussion can do so in the offline members area. If you do not have access to this part of the forum send me a message with your membership number and I'll add you.
by DLRA
Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:27 am
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: Is the DLRA officially ok to race in March 2009
Replies: 22
Views: 30845

Gaz, that's the whole idea of sending the letters. we are very much wanting to meet with these people and DEH are facilitating this for us, but the indigenous representatives keep canceling or postponing the meeting. As explained in the newsletter, we have had a solid working relationship with DEH s...
by DLRA
Mon Dec 01, 2008 2:43 pm
Forum: Newsletter
Topic: DLRA News 33 - July / November 2008
Replies: 8
Views: 23325

DLRA News 33 - July / November 2008

This is the text only version of the newsletter which is for general distribution. A Newsletter Subscription of just $25 a year (4 issues) includes either a black and white printed copy delivered to your door or a downloadable PDF full colour version available as soon as it is posted on the website....
by DLRA
Mon Nov 24, 2008 1:38 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Salt Lake Racing from 1927
Replies: 1
Views: 4102

Great post Westair! http://www.silhouet.com/motorsport/tracks/lakeperk.jpg Lake Perkolilli Located 35 km north-east of Kalgoorlie near Kanowna in Western Australia, Lake Perkolilli was the sight of a race track marked out by steel bore casings on a dry lake bed. It was used every year from 1924 to 1...