We are back again at Lakeside Raceway for Happy Laps. Please share with your friends in the Club.   7.10*-7.30am - Registration and Sign on 7.30-7.45am - Breakfast (at the Lakeside Historic Building) 7.45-8.00am - Drivers Briefing 8.00-8.20am - On Track Please note that times may change depending on other events on the day.    *Due to council resetrictions, Lakeside are unable to open their gates before 7:00am. As such, and to prevent queuing on the road, it is requested that people do not arrive at Lakeside prior to 7:00am.   Driver - Financial Members of the club - $40 Driver - Non-Financial club member - $55 Passenger - $25   Note the Club rules for Happy Laps @ Lakeside Raceway, failure to follow these will result in you not being able to attend to future events.   1. This is not a speed event - No publishing of lap times, speeds, videos showing laptimes or speeds or descriptions of your mad racetrack skillz yo on social media (this is how the venue can maintain their insurance cover). Failure to follow this rule will mean both you and your post will be removed.   2. Helmets and CAMS/motorsport licenses are not required, but a current, valid driver's license is.   3. No entry to the track without a wristband for everyone in the car.   4. Non-QLD 86/BRZ club members and non-86/BRZ vehicles are more than welcome to join us.   5. Overtaking is only on the straights, if not overtaking KEEP LEFT - repeated failure to do so will mean you will not be invited back.   6. We do not allow any form of Roll Racing out our events. If you are unable to follow this request you will be removed from the track. Management also reserves the right to refund entries prior to the event if we believe your vehicle is not suitable for our events.   7. All vehicles entering the track must be currently road-registered and showing valid registration plates.   8. See point 1. This is not a race event, for legal and insurance reasons it is a cruise. Further details about the event can be found here: https://lakesidepark.com.au/happy-laps/   If you have any further questions regarding Happy Laps, please email motorsport@qld86brz.com.

Join us on the weekend for an early cruise down Tamborine Mountain to Beechmont. The route starts with a meeting at Yatala Pies parking and takes you along scenic and enjoyable mountain roads down to Beechmont Country Markets parking. We're hoping our early start time will help us avoid traffic on the day.  A Google maps route is available at the link below: MAP LINK General Notes for the day  This is a CRUISE not a Rally, there are no prizes for being the first one there. All attendees should adhere to all road rules and obey all signs, speed limits and drive to the conditions. Please be respectful when leaving our starting and end points, your behaviour reflects on us as a Club. Be courteous to everyone else on the cruise. Just because you can make that yellow light or intersection doesn't mean the car behind you can. The roads on our cruise are winding and fun to drive but also be aware that road conditions can change very quickly, especially after rain. Take it easy and keep a safe following distance. Maintaining a good following distance also allows for more flowing traffic through the winding sections of road.   Hope to see you there!!

This will be the club's first Sprints event for 2023. We have booked our own private grid which will be limited to those booking through the club. Due to the costs of hiring a private grid we will likely extend an invitation to members of other car clubs (with similarly paced cars) to ensure these events remain financially viable for the club to host. All of the normal benefits of a private grid will still apply, such as ensuring cars are ordered from fastest to slowest for each session and knowing that you are participating with likeminded people who respect each other and our time on the track. Pricing is identical to that of QR but has the benefits outlined above and not being grouped with cars from the general public. Below is some information on how sprints works and the requirements, if you are keen to join us, please register and pay via our club site. Once registered you’ll need to add yourself to the event @ https://www.qldraceways.com.au/calendar#/calendar navigate to the event date in the calendar enter the Weekend Sprints event and choose 86/BRZ Club ONLY. For those interested in entering the morning General Practice session we offer QR's discounted Super Sprint pricing. ****Super Sprinters you only have select this option on our site (we manage this with QR before the day)**** **Note: For first timers who have never done sprints before at Queensland Raceway, you will need to purchase a Motorsport Australia Speed License  from https://motorsport.org.au/licence/introduction ** **Timer: Timers are available for hire for $30 directly from QR on the day with a CC hold form filled out (please don’t forget to return these on the day as timers cost $700 if you accidently take it home. Timers are not mandatory and if you wish there are many apps for your phone that you can use to time your laps. When paired with an external GPS unit this is extremely accurate. ** If you need any assistance or advice, please contact us at https://www.facebook.com/qld86brz/ or via email motorsport@qld86brz.com. Hope to see you out there. - Nathan (Motorsport Coordinator)   How Sprints are Run: Sign on for sprints starts at around 11:00am you need to be earlier if you want a secure a pit bay, we have an 86/BRZ pre-driver briefing at 12:15pm sharp before the main briefing. For sign on you are required to have photo I.D as well as your Motorsports Australia licence (or proof of purchase of the Motorsports Australia licence i.e confirmation email). At sign on you can hire your timer for the afternoon. The timer can be fixed to anywhere on the car (inside or outside) as long as the red part is facing down. Cars must display numbers on them, if you do not have a preferred number one will be allocated to you, laminated numbers can be picked up at sign on. Driver’s Briefing for Sprints starts at 12:30pm. All drivers MUST attend the briefing. Cars are on track at 1:00pm. 4 x 5 lap sessions are delivered which count for points. These sessions are 2 x Sprint then 2 x Clubman layouts. QR will then generally have a short Passenger Lap Session followed by bonus laps on the National layout with the remaining time available. Time sheets are printed after each run and can be found on the wall in the Driver’s Briefing Room (Queensland Raceway). Timing will be live to Natsoft for the event (Natsoft.com.au) and all times will be uploaded after the event. Vehicle and Apparel Requirements: - Road Registered Cars 1. ABS & SRS systems may be disconnected at the driver’s option. 2. In road cars the drivers must wear an approved helmet, and non-flammable clothing preferably covering the entire body I.e (Jeans, Long Sleeve Shirt, Enclosed Shoes) 3. If vehicle is road registered or road registrable it must meet the roadworthy requirements of Qld TMR Unregistered Vehicles 1. If vehicle is not road registrable it must meet the Racing Car standards shown below and apparel defined in 2 below. 2. In Racing Cars the drivers must wear FIA/SFI approved non-flammable suit, gloves, boots, balaclava & helmet. 3. Fire extinguishers, when fitted, must meet AS1841 standard and be secured to ensure they cannot injure the driver in the event of a crash. 4. Tyres must be fit for purpose, not recut or re-treaded, and be fitted to rim widths that comply with the Tyre and Rim Association manual and/or ADR requirements 5. Rear facing red lights for use during rain must be fitted to all vehicles; Brake lights are desirable when not mandatory 6. Tow points must be fitted, easily reached and clearly marked with a “TOW” sign 50mm high or a bright red ribbon tied to the tow point.

We are back again at Queensland Raceway for Happy Laps!    The next Queensland Raceway Happy Laps (after this one) won't be until 10 June so make sure you don't miss out on this one.   6.30-7.00am - Registration and Sign on 7.00-7.15am - Drivers Briefing 7.30-7.55am - On Track   *note times may change depending on other events on the day   Note the Club rules for Happy Laps @ Queensland Raceway, failure to follow these will result in you not being invited to future events.   Driver - Financial Members of the club - $40 Driver - Non-Financial club member - $55 Passenger - $25   Note the Club rules for Happy Laps @ Queensland Raceway, failure to follow these will result in you not being invited to future events.   1. This is not a speed event - No publishing of lap times, speeds, videos showing lap times or speeds or descriptions of your mad racetrack skillz yo on social media (this is how the venue can maintain their insurance cover). Failure to follow this rule will mean both you and your post will be removed. 2. Helmets and CAMS/QR licenses are not required, but a current, valid driver's license is. 3. No entry to the track without a wristband for everyone in the car.   4. Non-QLD 86/BRZ club members and non-86/BRZ vehicles are more than welcome to join us.   5. Overtaking is only on the straights, if not overtaking KEEP LEFT - repeated failure to do so will mean you will not be invited back.   6. We do not allow any form of Roll Racing out our events. If you are unable to follow this request you will be removed from the track. Management also reserves the right to refund entries prior to the event if we believe your vehicle is not suitable for our events.   7. All vehicles entering the track must be currently road-registered and showing valid registration plates.   8. See point 1. This is not a race event, for legal and insurance reasons it is a cruise. Further details about the event can be found here: https://qldraceways.com.au/enthusiasts/happy-laps   If you have any further questions regarding Happy Laps, please email motorsport@qld86brz.com.        

Join us on the weekend for a cruise of Mt Nebo. Starting at Samford Parklands, the cruise route will take you along Mt Nebo and finish at The Gap Park'n'Ride. A Google maps route is available at the link below: MAP LINK General Notes for the day  This is a CRUISE not a Rally, there are no prizes for being the first one there. All attendees should adhere to all road rules and obey all signs, speed limits and drive to the conditions. Please be respectful when leaving our starting and end points, your behaviour reflects on us as a Club. Be courteous to everyone else on the cruise. Just because you can make that yellow light or intersection doesn't mean the car behind you can. The roads on our cruise are winding and fun to drive but also be aware that road conditions can change very quickly, especially after rain. Take it easy and keep a safe following distance. Maintaining a good following distance also allows for more flowing traffic through the winding sections of road.   Hope to see you there!!

We are back again at Lakeside Raceway for Happy Laps. Please share with your friends in the Club.   7.10*-7.30am - Registration and Sign on 7.30-7.45am - Breakfast (at the Lakeside Historic Building) 7.45-8.00am - Drivers Briefing 8.00-8.20am - On Track Please note that times may change depending on other events on the day.    *Due to council resetrictions, Lakeside are unable to open their gates before 7:00am. As such, and to prevent queuing on the road, it is requested that people do not arrive at Lakeside prior to 7:00am.   Driver - Financial Members of the club - $40 Driver - Non-Financial club member - $55 Passenger - $25   Note the Club rules for Happy Laps @ Lakeside Raceway, failure to follow these will result in you not being able to attend to future events.   1. This is not a speed event - No publishing of lap times, speeds, videos showing laptimes or speeds or descriptions of your mad racetrack skillz yo on social media (this is how the venue can maintain their insurance cover). Failure to follow this rule will mean both you and your post will be removed.   2. Helmets and CAMS/motorsport licenses are not required, but a current, valid driver's license is.   3. No entry to the track without a wristband for everyone in the car.   4. Non-QLD 86/BRZ club members and non-86/BRZ vehicles are more than welcome to join us.   5. Overtaking is only on the straights, if not overtaking KEEP LEFT - repeated failure to do so will mean you will not be invited back.   6. We do not allow any form of Roll Racing out our events. If you are unable to follow this request you will be removed from the track. Management also reserves the right to refund entries prior to the event if we believe your vehicle is not suitable for our events.   7. All vehicles entering the track must be currently road-registered and showing valid registration plates.   8. See point 1. This is not a race event, for legal and insurance reasons it is a cruise. Further details about the event can be found here: https://lakesidepark.com.au/happy-laps/   If you have any further questions regarding Happy Laps, please email motorsport@qld86brz.com.

Feeling like a relaxing Sunday drive? Come on and join us for a scenic cruise down to Lake Moogerah along some country highways and great views. Our starting meet will be at 10:30AM at Springfield Park'n'Ride, heading off at 11AM. The route  will take us along the Centenary Highway and down Ipswich Boonah Road, past Fassifern Valley and down to the Lake Moogerah Picnic Area. MAP LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/YdLgNUiMuAT9MP8E8 General Notes for the day  This is a CRUISE not a Rally, there are no prizes for being the first one there. All attendees should adhere to all road rules and obey all signs, speed limits and drive to the conditions. Please be respectful when leaving our starting and end points, your behaviour reflects on us as a Club. Be courteous to everyone else on the cruise. Just because you can make that yellow light, doesn't mean the car behind you can. The roads on our cruise are generally smooth and easy to handle, but be aware that road conditions towards the end of the route are rougher, so extra attention is needed. Take it easy and keep a safe following distance. Maintaining a good following distance also allows for more flowing traffic through the winding sections of road.   Hope to see you there!!

We are back again at Queensland Raceway for Happy Laps!   6.30-7.00am - Registration and Sign on 7.00-7.15am - Drivers Briefing 7.30-7.55am - On Track   *note times may change depending on other events on the day   Note the Club rules for Happy Laps @ Queensland Raceway, failure to follow these will result in you not being invited to future events.   Driver - Financial Members of the club - $40 Driver - Non-Financial club member - $55 Passenger - $25   Note the Club rules for Happy Laps @ Queensland Raceway, failure to follow these will result in you not being invited to future events.   1. This is not a speed event - No publishing of lap times, speeds, videos showing lap times or speeds or descriptions of your mad racetrack skillz yo on social media (this is how the venue can maintain their insurance cover). Failure to follow this rule will mean both you and your post will be removed. 2. Helmets and CAMS/QR licenses are not required, but a current, valid driver's license is. 3. No entry to the track without a wristband for everyone in the car.   4. Non-QLD 86/BRZ club members and non-86/BRZ vehicles are more than welcome to join us.   5. Overtaking is only on the straights, if not overtaking KEEP LEFT - repeated failure to do so will mean you will not be invited back.   6. We do not allow any form of Roll Racing out our events. If you are unable to follow this request you will be removed from the track. Management also reserves the right to refund entries prior to the event if we believe your vehicle is not suitable for our events.   7. All vehicles entering the track must be currently road-registered and showing valid registration plates.   8. See point 1. This is not a race event, for legal and insurance reasons it is a cruise. Further details about the event can be found here: https://qldraceways.com.au/enthusiasts/happy-laps   If you have any further questions regarding Happy Laps, please email motorsport@qld86brz.com.        

Come join us at Cars and Coffee Gold Coast this Saturday for a great morning car meet! Check out the details on their event page here! For those of us in the Brisbane region, we'll have a pre-meet at Yatala BP at 6am then head down for the 7am start, where we can meet up with those of us down the coast. Registration is free, we just ask that you get a ticket so we can keep track of numbers. Cant wait to see you there!

Our first social cruise for the year! Join us on the 29th for a cruise round Mt Samson and Mt Nebo. Starting at Lakeside after Happy Laps, the cruise route will take you up through Dayboro where we'll have a small stop to catch up, down Mt Samson, across Mt Nebo and finish at The Gap. A Google maps route is available at the link below: Cruise Route You can also sign up for Happy Laps before the cruise here. While you don't need to attened Happy Laps to join the cruise, it is a great way to get some time on the track and meet new club members. General Notes for the day  This is a CRUISE not a Rally, there are no prizes for being the first one there. All attendees should adhere to all road rules and obey all signs, speed limits and drive to the conditions. Please be respectful when leaving our starting and end points, your behaviour reflects on us as a Club. Be courteous to everyone else on the cruise. Just because you can make that yellow light, doesn't mean the car behind you can. The roads on our cruise are winding and fun to drive but also be aware that road conditions can change very quickly, especially after rain. As of this page going up, the roads are a little uneven, but shouldn't cause problems. Take it easy and keep a safe following distance. Maintaining a good following distance also allows for more flowing traffic through the winding sections of road. Parking at Lakeside Raceway - Look For our Flag in the carpark and fit in where you can! Parking at the The Gap park and ride - Parking should be plentiful, just look for the Flag!   Hope to see you there!!

We are back at Lakeside Raceway for the first Happy Laps of 2023. Please share with your friends in the Club.   7.10*-7.30am - Registration and Sign on 7.30-7.45am - Breakfast 7.45-8.00am - Drivers Briefing 8.00-8.20am - On Track Please note that times may change depending on other events on the day.    *Due to council resetrictions, Lakeside are unable to open their gates before 7:00am. As such, and to prevent queuing on the road, it is requested that people do not arrive at Lakeside prior to 7:00am.   Driver - Financial Members of the club - $40 Driver - Non-Financial club member - $55 Passenger - $25   Note the Club rules for Happy Laps @ Lakeside Raceway, failure to follow these will result in you not being able to attend to future events.   1. This is not a speed event - No publishing of lap times, speeds, videos showing laptimes or speeds or descriptions of your mad racetrack skillz yo on social media (this is how the venue can maintain their insurance cover). Failure to follow this rule will mean both you and your post will be removed.   2. Helmets and CAMS/motorsport licenses are not required, but a current, valid driver's license is.   3. No entry to the track without a wristband for everyone in the car.   4. Non-QLD 86/BRZ club members and non-86/BRZ vehicles are more than welcome to join us.   5. Overtaking is only on the straights, if not overtaking KEEP LEFT - repeated failure to do so will mean you will not be invited back.   6. We do not allow any form of Roll Racing out our events. If you are unable to follow this request you will be removed from the track. Management also reserves the right to refund entries prior to the event if we believe your vehicle is not suitable for our events.   7. All vehicles entering the track must be currently road-registered and showing valid registration plates.   8. See point 1. This is not a race event, for legal and insurance reasons it is a cruise. Further details about the event can be found here: https://lakesidepark.com.au/happy-laps/   If you have any further questions regarding Happy Laps, please email motorsport@qld86brz.com.

THE FIRST SOCIAL EVENT FOR 2023! To start the club year, we're hosting our own pre-meet for the Empire Official January Meet on the 14th of January across the road at the BP truckstop. Gather up with other club members beforehand and head in as a group to a fun and family friendly car meet to kick off our social calander.  Hope to see you there!