Australians headed for Austin, Texas.

**Mallee Boy** · 05-17-2013, 05:47 PM

For any interested Pentaxians in Austin tomorrow (Saturday).......look out for a bunch of old(er) blokes hanging out around the grandstands at Turn 1 from approx 10am .....we should be easy to find....look for the Pentax straps and listen for the laughter, we're a happy bunch.

**ChipB** · 05-19-2013, 09:56 AM

Have had a great weekend with the "Aussies" - Friday was spent going to the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum in Vanderpool, TX (out in the middle of the Texas Hill Country) then driving through the countryside.

Great meeting with Grant (Mallee Boy), his buddy (mate) Wayne, and Peter (wombat2go) - quite a group!!

Then on Saturday it was off to the races - literally!! Met up with the group at the track and watched some really fun and good racing - those Aussies know how to get a car around a track! Then after the races we all met up and hoisted a few, then my buddy, Jeff, showed 'em some sights (I'm an old fart and had to get my rest) - took the guys out to an Austin tradition - The Oasis at Lake Travis - for some food, beer (did I mention that the Aussies can drink some beer?!!) and live music.

Today (Sunday) unfortunately I was unable to join the group at the track, but I know they'll see some great racing!

All in all, a grand weekend!!

Chip B

**Mallee Boy** · 05-23-2013, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by ChipB

Have had a great weekend with the "Aussies" - Friday was spent going to the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum in Vanderpool, TX (out in the middle of the Texas Hill Country) then driving through the countryside.

Great meeting with Grant (Mallee Boy), his buddy (mate) Wayne, and Peter (wombat2go) - quite a group!!

Then on Saturday it was off to the races - literally!! Met up with the group at the track and watched some really fun and good racing - those Aussies know how to get a car around a track! Then after the races we all met up and hoisted a few, then my buddy, Jeff, showed 'em some sights (I'm an old fart and had to get my rest) - took the guys out to an Austin tradition - The Oasis at Lake Travis - for some food, beer (did I mention that the Aussies can drink some beer?!!) and live music.

Today (Sunday) unfortunately I was unable to join the group at the track, but I know they'll see some great racing!

All in all, a grand weekend!!

Chip B

Hey Chip, finally a quiet moment with a fully charged laptop.!!
Thanks also to Peter.
Thanks again to you guys for the hospitality, a greattime WAS had by all.
After leaving you our two days in Vegas was a blur....however we both left with more $$$ than we arrived with, after paying our accomm / meals....and the odd drink.
Cheers and Thanks.
Grant

wombat2go · 05-23-2013, 03:45 PM

I would also like to thank the Austin guys and the Australians. For me, it was a memorable weekend.
There was quite lot of hot air spoken but i don't recall the sharpness of a Pentax lens even being mentioned!
I hope Mallee_boy and ChipB can put up some of the race shots.

i notice that Rupert was absent but Otis came for a Shiner (or 4) and brought a special shaky lens just for the after hours Austin bars.

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**Mallee Boy** · 06-02-2013, 08:01 AM

Hi Peter, yep, there certainly was some hot air in Austin. Thanks for the driving duties, much appreciated. I have my last stint this moring, about 90 minutes into San Francisco and then out to the airport to drop off the car...will be glad when that is all done.

That shot brings back good memories.

Cheers
Grant

pickles · 06-02-2013, 04:25 PM

G'Day Guys....I've heard that the race was well received & that V8 Supercars are looking at the possibility of a 2nd race in the U.S.?
Cheers, Pickles.

**ChipB** · 06-03-2013, 12:54 PM

I've been remiss about posting some pics of the Aussie Super 8's - here's a few...............

The first one shows the effects of a small whoop-de-do in the track - some were bouncing that right rear wheel a foot or so off the track.

The "Oops" series shows one of the cars finding a gravel trap - he did eventually get out under his own power.

Last edited by ChipB; 08-13-2014 at 03:01 PM.

**BlackTalon** · 06-03-2013, 06:47 PM

I was hoping some pics would finally get posted. I caught a bit of the race on TV, but it was hard to pick out people with Pentax cemras from the crowd :-)

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05-17-2013, 05:47 PM	#61
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,887 Original Poster	For any interested Pentaxians in Austin tomorrow (Saturday).......look out for a bunch of old(er) blokes hanging out around the grandstands at Turn 1 from approx 10am .....we should be easy to find....look for the Pentax straps and listen for the laughter, we're a happy bunch.

05-19-2013, 09:56 AM	#62
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,543	Have had a great weekend with the "Aussies" - Friday was spent going to the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum in Vanderpool, TX (out in the middle of the Texas Hill Country) then driving through the countryside. Great meeting with Grant (Mallee Boy), his buddy (mate) Wayne, and Peter (wombat2go) - quite a group!! Then on Saturday it was off to the races - literally!! Met up with the group at the track and watched some really fun and good racing - those Aussies know how to get a car around a track! Then after the races we all met up and hoisted a few, then my buddy, Jeff, showed 'em some sights (I'm an old fart and had to get my rest) - took the guys out to an Austin tradition - The Oasis at Lake Travis - for some food, beer (did I mention that the Aussies can drink some beer?!!) and live music. Today (Sunday) unfortunately I was unable to join the group at the track, but I know they'll see some great racing! All in all, a grand weekend!! Chip B

05-23-2013, 02:49 PM	#63
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,887 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChipB Have had a great weekend with the "Aussies" - Friday was spent going to the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum in Vanderpool, TX (out in the middle of the Texas Hill Country) then driving through the countryside. Great meeting with Grant (Mallee Boy), his buddy (mate) Wayne, and Peter (wombat2go) - quite a group!! Then on Saturday it was off to the races - literally!! Met up with the group at the track and watched some really fun and good racing - those Aussies know how to get a car around a track! Then after the races we all met up and hoisted a few, then my buddy, Jeff, showed 'em some sights (I'm an old fart and had to get my rest) - took the guys out to an Austin tradition - The Oasis at Lake Travis - for some food, beer (did I mention that the Aussies can drink some beer?!!) and live music. Today (Sunday) unfortunately I was unable to join the group at the track, but I know they'll see some great racing! All in all, a grand weekend!! Chip B Hey Chip, finally a quiet moment with a fully charged laptop.!! Thanks also to Peter. Thanks again to you guys for the hospitality, a greattime WAS had by all. After leaving you our two days in Vegas was a blur....however we both left with more $$$ than we arrived with, after paying our accomm / meals....and the odd drink. Cheers and Thanks. Grant

06-02-2013, 08:01 AM	#65
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,887 Original Poster	Hi Peter, yep, there certainly was some hot air in Austin. Thanks for the driving duties, much appreciated. I have my last stint this moring, about 90 minutes into San Francisco and then out to the airport to drop off the car...will be glad when that is all done. That shot brings back good memories. Cheers Grant

06-02-2013, 04:25 PM	#66
pickles Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: melbourne Posts: 937	G'Day Guys....I've heard that the race was well received & that V8 Supercars are looking at the possibility of a 2nd race in the U.S.? Cheers, Pickles.

06-03-2013, 12:54 PM	#67
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,543	I've been remiss about posting some pics of the Aussie Super 8's - here's a few............... The first one shows the effects of a small whoop-de-do in the track - some were bouncing that right rear wheel a foot or so off the track. The "Oops" series shows one of the cars finding a gravel trap - he did eventually get out under his own power. Last edited by ChipB; 08-13-2014 at 03:01 PM.

06-03-2013, 06:47 PM	#68
BlackTalon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 114	I was hoping some pics would finally get posted. I caught a bit of the race on TV, but it was hard to pick out people with Pentax cemras from the crowd :-)

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