TheFanatics Race Day|ODI Raceway|26 July

[Arbee]

Oh... 1 month to go :rollsmile:

 

[KrS24]

It's going to be epic!!!

 

[Shiraz*]

Howsit guys,

Please re-distribute this if any one wants to join a run we putting together for the day.

:coolShake:

 

[Arbee]

Howsit guys,

Please re-distribute this if any one wants to join a run we putting together for the day.

:coolShake:

Approved and added to the spectator thread...

 

[JodyD]

I am so screwed :roflol:

Anyone wiling to sponsor me a turbo fitment :roflol:

 

[Xack]

I am so screwed :roflol:

Anyone wiling to sponsor me a turbo fitment :roflol:

You mean we are so screwed, the e30 in our class is good for 12s quartermiles whole day long I hear....:roflol::roflol: and the other Aspirated car is a C63:biglol:

 

[JodyD]

I am so screwed :roflol:

Anyone wiling to sponsor me a turbo fitment :roflol:

You mean we are so screwed, the e30 in our class is good for 12s quartermiles whole day long I hear....:roflol::roflol: and the other Aspirated car is a C63:biglol:

:blueCry: talk about under dogs :skit: we going to be Lil puppies to these big dogs

Fun is what's its about look at the good side by the time
We cross the line they can have a drink already opened for us :crazylaugh:

 

[Xack]

Lol

 

[Kimeran]

Hahaha :rollsmile: It's gonna be a fun day :fencelook:

 

[Arbee]

Hahaha :rollsmile: It's gonna be a fun day :fencelook:

Thats what its all about...

 

[Arbee]

Race List update:
Class|Race Number|Forum Name|Vehicle
10S 19 Unknown Lamborghini Gollardo

4BF 14 Unknown VW G7 GTI
4BF 18 Unknown Seat Cupra

4BR 22 derrick125 F30 328i

4C 31 Vish A45 AMG
4C 17 Unknown VW G6 R

5S 6 VIV5POT Audi RS3

6AR 25 hubblyking E30 M3 Conversion
6AR 32 Jody-318is E36 328i
6AR 35 Xack E46 M3

6BR 2 4piper E82 135i
6BR 1 Fuzz F2x M135i
6BR 4 Ashman E82 1M
6BR 5 German Spec E9x 335i
6BR 7 Outlaw335 F8x M135i
6BR 8 Z_1_335 E9x 335i
6BR 9 na6ion-zn E82 1M
6BR 10 David1 E9x 335i
6BR 12 GreatDane E9x 335i
6BR 13 1sickg6 E82 135i
6BR 15 oakley M235i
6BR 16 AJ E9x 335i
6BR 20 ga-3m E9x 335i
6BR 30 Psypher13 E9x 335i
6BR 33 nawti1 F2x M135i
6BR 36 Unknown E82 135
6BR 37 kurtiboy E82 1M
6BR 41 Hoosain E9x 335i
6BR 42 Chavoos E82 135i
6BR 45 NSH335 E9x 335i
6BR 46 Firoze_d E9x 335i
6BR 48 Unknown E9x 335i
6BR 49 4rosezn F2x M135i
6BR 50 Prev@TheFanatics E9x 335i
6BR 51 Sanesh21 F2x M135i
6BR 52 dvst8 F2x M135i
6BR 53 Sherwin@xcede M4
6BR 57 Kish2604 E9x 335i

6D 24 Karsh330d E90 330d
6D 40 Rayzor E90 330d

6S 3 babyhannibal F2x M135i
6S 11 icechilli E82 1M
6S 26 Dave335i E9x 335i
6S 27 Rowen E82 1M
6S 28 NOS-GP E30 Turbo
6S 29 Krs24 E9x 335i
6S 34 Goerge Smooth E9x 335i
6S 43 ///Shaun F2x M135i
6S 44 bmsport135zn E82 135i
6S 47 bybyem3 E82 1M
6S 56 bmw135ifreak E82 135i

8A 23 200ts E9x M3
8A 39 Kimeran MB C63

8B 21 KAKA F10 M5
8B 38 chrisnathaniel F10 M5
8B 54 husain@prominetix M5
8B 55 husain@prominetix M6

 

[fsalie]

Suppose all places are taken? Is there a waiting list? Would like a spot in the 6BR class if possible.

 

[Arbee]

Suppose all places are taken? Is there a waiting list? Would like a spot in the 6BR class if possible.

All spots taken and i have a standby list with 6 names on it.

Will add your name to the standby list.

 

[Xack]

Suppose all places are taken? Is there a waiting list? Would like a spot in the 6BR class if possible.

All spots taken and i have a standby list with 6 names on it.

Will add your name to the standby list.

Can I get another spot for n/a division on standby please, new driver new car:=):

 

[KrS24]

Guys, should we create a thread for the people that will be attending ODI for the first time. I.e. Should we bring our own food? How far is the nearest petrol station etc...

 

[Arbee]

Suppose all places are taken? Is there a waiting list? Would like a spot in the 6BR class if possible.

All spots taken and i have a standby list with 6 names on it.

Will add your name to the standby list.

Can I get another spot for n/a division on standby please, new driver new car:=):

Number 8 on the standby list.

 

[Arbee]

Guys, should we create a thread for the people that will be attending ODI for the first time. I.e. Should we bring our own food? How far is the nearest petrol station etc...

Hi,

Food Items:
Halaal food will be on sale.
ODI Canteen will be open, they sell coldrinks and food items.

I would prefer to support ODI and the Halaal cater for food as they will be coming through for us especially. However, you can carry your own food if you want.

NO OPEN FIRE BRAAI's allowed. Obvious reasons such as Open Veld and Fuel canisters will be the norm. You can use a skottel.

Petrol Stations:
ODI is pretty remote located, there are fuel stations, i think in a 20km radius. Could be wrong.

I would be prepared fuel wise to get you to the track, race and atleast leave you with 50km range so you can get out of ODI to the closest filling station to fill up and go home.

Directions to ODI:
DIRECTIONS TO GET TO ODI RACEWAY VENUE FROM JOBURG

Take the N1 (Ben Schoeman Highway) to Pretoria. This will become Potgieter Street with C-Max Prison on your left. Proceed down Potgieter Street until you get Church Street. Turn left into Church Street and continue until you get to DF Malan Drive. Turn right into DF Malan Drive and go straight until you get the PPC cement factory on your left. Proceed past until you get METRO on your left. Just after Metro you will get a turnoff that says Mabopane. Turn left onto this road - called Mapopane free-way. Pass one turnoff until the road makes a 270 degree turn. Proceed over the mountain. Pass first turnoff and cross over N4 pass Rosslyn turn off. Take the M20 Hebron turnoff. (7.7km from N4 brigde) turn left and go straight. Be on the lookout for the Marula Sun boards. Proceed straight on until you get the Marula Sun board approximately 10.3km to 4-way stop MABOPANE GARANKUA. Continue straight over 4-way stop for approximately 6.2km finding thatch roofs on left and a Liquor store on your right. Across the road is a road that turns left (sign board to ODI RACEWAY). Turn left and follow this road. This will lead you to the track entrance.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTE
to get to ODI Raceway

Travel on N1 towards Petersburg. Take N4 split just after Zambezi turnoff. Follow through tollgate. Take 4th turnoff R80 SHOSHANGUVE left, road makes a complete 270 degree turn. Travel in a northerly direction for 7.7km. Proceed past ROSSLYIN turnoff until you see Marula Sun boards. Take HEBRON off ramp and turn left. Go straight for approximately 10.3km until you find the board marked Marula Sun. There will now be a 4-way crossing MABOPANE GARANKUA. Set Speedo to zero and go across the 4-way stop for 6.2km. You will pass thatch roofs on your left and a Liquor store on your right. At the sign board (ODI RACEWAY), turn left and follow this road. This will lead you to the track entrance.

MAP DIRECTIONS
Start at Pretorius Street. Pretoria, South Africa

Head west on Pretorius St toward Leyds St 850m
Turn right at the 3rd cross street onto Jeppe St 500m
Turn left at the 3rd cross street onto Proes St/N4 3.2km
Turn right onto D.F.Malan Dr 66m
Slight left to stay on D.F.Malan Dr 3.9km
Turn left onto R80 (signs for Soshanguve) 18.9km
Take exit 57 toward Soshanguve/M20/Hebron 550m
Turn left onto Hebron Rd 3.4km
Continue straight onto M20 7.1km
Slight right to stay on M20 6.3km
Turn left 1.8km




How to get to ODI?

S25° 33' 01"
E27° 56' 50"

After my first visit to ODI in 2013, i compiled this list of items needed.

For those going to ODI for the first time, i thought i would take some time to advise you about ODI and what to take along with you...

Firstly, ODI is about 90-100km(IIRC) from JHB Central. The route to ODI is 20% freeway and 80% rural. There are a millions of huge speed bumps along the 80% rural roads. The roads are not bad, but keep your speed down and look at the road carefully. There are some potholes along the way. Becareful for taxi's that drive 20km/h and dont let you pass or that want to overtake you on the rubble while you slow down for bumps/potholes.

The Xcede guys suggested i carry the following, thanks to their advise, i survived the day - Just kidding, its not so bad but best be prepared.

Due to the fact that this place is an open field with a tarred strip, please carry the following:

1. Something for shade while you not in the car - Gazebo or Hat. If you take a Gazebo, make sure its pegged down properly, it tends to get windy and the Gazebo might dissapear or hurt someone.

2. Sunblock - Lots of it. As there is no shade, you need some protection from the sun.

3. Water/Drinks - You will need to hydrate yourself pretty often as you have to wear helmet, long pants and top. Have a tshirt on and use a thin jacket when participating. Remember, you in a line of maybe 10-15 cars at a time in the heat so you perspire a lot.

4. ICE - To keep your drinks cool and to cool down the car. It helps wonders...

5. Cooler box to keep 3 and 4 in.

6. Food - They do have a little shop that sells chows, but they do not cater for halaal/kosher/veg. There should however be a caterer. (PS - For this event, we have a halaal caterer)

Use it dont use it...

The most important advise i can give anyone, go and give it your all... You will love it!!

 

[sash]

Thanks for the info Yas,

My preference would be to take the N1 /N4 with the toll. I think that going through PTA central is a bit of a PITA. I used to travel to Soshanguve to campus and i chose the freeway all the time, distance is further but the drive much better, unless theres an accident on the N1, then you are screwed.

The warning regarding the taxis is real, these guys will be in no hurry and when you try to pass chances are theres a massive pothole in front. Then theres those taxis that drive on the oncoming lane since they dont care about speed bumps or potholes.

 

[Kimeran]

+1
Always prefer to use N1, N4, R80

 

[Arbee]

Maybe a convoy for racers? Anyone want to coordinate? ETA at ODI should be 8:30am.

Racers, remember, Scrutinizing closes at 11am and first 1km run should go down at 9am

We should be done setting up by 8:30am, but will allocate 2 or 3 people to start scrutinizing from 8am.

I will send an email closer to the day. But if anyone wants to lead the convoy, this will be appreciated as we have couple entries from KZN and CTN.