Queensland Raceway

[Bill Douglas]

Firstly a big thanks to Fishcop John for showing me some wonderful Australian hospitality and having me as a guest at his house - lots of fun.

On sunday we had a pretty wild day at the Queensland raceway. The track went from dry to wet, to covered in 20mm of water, to dry again with mixed results on the driving. However I think some of those wild tail out slides were intentional

John's car is a wild little thing that loved the short tight sections of the track - and yes, actually passed a GT3. Mind you the car was so noisy I had to wear earplugs on the return trip to town.

The Queensland Porsche club members were a nice bunch of guys. Everyone very passionate about all Porches. There were quite a number of GT3s including a GT3 Cup car, a GT3 CS R and a GT3 RS lightweight. In the afternoon the drivers were going around asking other drivers and visiting Kiwis! if they would like a passenger ride around the track. Phew that twin turbo 930 backdated look to '73 RSR could move.

And again a big thanks to John for making the Australian holiday such a good time.

[Fishcop]

Hey Bill

I've been away and only just saw your kind words.

Pelican people have done me quite a few favours over the years and I enjoy reciprocating.

Cheers

[HardDrive]

I'm going to have to look some of you Aussie's up the next time I'm down under. I have a niece going to school in Melbourne, and good friends in Perth and Gold Coast.

As my friend Prani from Perth says, "Well, at least I can always find you American bastards in the pub. You talk so loud you raise the dead!"

[Fishcop]

Gold Coast is only 50 minutes down the road, and I'm usually the loudest in the pub

I keep a spare room for guests, and I've always wanted to see Seattle!

[tabs]

Here in America we have our own Queensland..it is called San Francisco.

[Fishcop]

Hey Tabster

I saw San Fran when I was over there in '04; it was more like Sydney

I'm sure there'd be something for you here too.... buffets, rugs?