There's at least two threads in this section that seems to glorify the juvenile antics of street racing. I won't be preach but I will only say that be cognizance of internet threads. If you promote street racing and then go out there and injure/kill an innocent person then that is premeditated murder, at least in my locale. The prosecutor and family attorneys can search your online activities and use that as evidence on your "Need For Speed".

I'll be in Ibadan for the whole month of December and I volunteer one weekend (Fri, Sat & Sun) to help you and your friends set up and host an AutoX session complete with safety inspection (limited), setup of a beginner course and other instructions.

Contrary to popular belief top speed is just one of the variables in measuring a cars performance. Agility which comes from a well tuned suspension and chassis offers a far more measured performance in terms of G loads. This is why you can have a Porsche 911 on the same track as a Mazda Miata and will have the Miata performing well (may still not win but the numbers will show very good performance).

All you need for a course is

1) a moderately smooth parking lot (see personal pictures that I took of various ones) and Nigeria should have many of this locations on the weekends.

2) a Nurse/medical personnel who can perform first aid if needed, but we'll ban anyone that drives or behaves in an unruly fashion.

3) a good mechanic who can do a quick safety inspection, loose lug nuts, fire extinguisher, helmet (yes helmet, so brine your local okada driver to loan you his for the day), tires, gas cap, oil cap, oil leaks, etc

4) a well set up course that can be changed to be more aggressive as the day wears on and as cars are eliminated

The funny thing is that I fully expect the driver of the Kia Rio to handily beat the Challenger/Charger if it truly exists.

Oya go ahead, tell me how we unshaven disporians have waka come again and how this will never work in Nigeria because Nigeria is located on Mars

PS: You don't have to wait for me, you can do this next weekend. It's so simple to have an AutoX.

And you don't have to risk innocent parties lives.

Fully booked; and where do u plan doing this in the ancient city?

If you are from Ibadan do you remember people use to learn how to drive on that truck park opposite the eleyele road barrack there was a car wash there and the whole place was turned to market. Then there was the runway of the old airport at samonda before the had the amusement park then whatever is there now.I don't recall any other open lot exist in Ibadan thet has not been turned into market place but you can check the newer airport since its almost dead anyway.

If this come to existence. My appearance must for sure follow for this

Well well well, this is a welcome development. If I am coming it will be as a spectator not as a racer cause I am no f1 or rally racer.

There could be some in Lagos but I doubt if you could use it for free. Nigeria is poor with recreational facilities most have been turned to market or agberos don over run it.

I can be in charge of the first aid section provided I am not put on call on that day and I am getting married the last weekend .

t3ky: Fully booked; and where do u plan doing this in the ancient city?

I have no idea and that will be up to the Ibadan Nairalanders. I only offer my assistance.

sultaan: If you are from Ibadan do you remember people use to learn how to drive on that truck park opposite the eleyele road barrack there was a car wash there and the whole place was turned to market. Then there was the runway of the old airport at samonda before the had the amusement park then whatever is there now.I don't recall any other open lot exist in Ibadan thet has not been turned into market place but you can check the newer airport since its almost dead anyway.

All interesting ideas.

If someone lives near the airport perhaps you can stop in and speak to the airport manager. They may allow us to use a secluded part of the parking lot.

It can be sold as a win win for the community.

mayor2013: If this come to existence. My appearance must for sure follow for this

We can do this if we try and if there's enough interest.

nurey: Well well well, this is a welcome development. If I am coming it will be as a spectator not as a racer cause I am no f1 or rally racer.

There could be some in Lagos but I doubt if you could use it for free. Nigeria is poor with recreational facilities most have been turned to market or agberos don over run it.

Sometimes you have to give onto Ceaser what is due him. Will the agberos/area boys offer a service? Spectator maybe? How much is a pallet of "pure water" to give out for free?

I did not include looking for open space as part of my due diligence in August but I'm certain we can still find some private space that we can use for 4 to 6 hours on Saturday and Sunday.

casket: I can be in charge of the first aid section provided I am not put on call on that day and I am getting married the last weekend .

Excellent. Part of tech inspetion will include a small first aid box in each car plus a larger one from the event organizer.

You can't believe the amount of grown adults that faint at the sight of blood or loose cohesive during an emergency. So having a trained professional in attendance will greatly help if controlling mayhem.

Thanks.

@CityNG, you are welcome sir .

I'm going to spend some time on Google maps to see if I can identify any large open space.

Others in Ibadan or familiar with Ibadan should do the same if possible.

There is this large field near premier hotel coming from the sectariat road.

cne010: There is this large field near premier hotel coming from the sectariat road.

Can you point it out on Google map?

CityNG:

Can you point it out on Google map?

I tried couldn't find it.

CityNG: I'm going to spend some time on Google maps to see if I can identify any large open space.

Others in Ibadan or familiar with Ibadan should do the same if possible.

A small parking lot near the trans amusement park

7°26'05.9"N 3°54'31.7"E

I can see Premier hotel and the parking lot but no field

The parking lot of the Cultural center looks good too

Maybe this spot

7°24'46.1"N 3°53'07.7"E

But I think it is the parade ground of the army barack

sultaan:

A small parking lot near the trans amusement park

7°26'05.9"N 3°54'31.7"E

I can see Premier hotel and the parking lot but no field

The parking lot of the Cultural center looks good too

Maybe this spot

7°24'46.1"N 3°53'07.7"E

But I think it is the parade ground of the army barack

7°26'05.9"N 3°54'31.7"E (Track 1)

This will actually work as a start, a little bit tight especially to recover from a spin outs (of which there will be plenty knowing the boys and ego before they start calming down )

7°24'46.1"N 3°53'07.7"E (Track 2)

Much much better since we can actually lay the track out and force cars to slow down.

Thanks for doing this.

Oya Ibadan Guys start working doing a roll call to see if we have enough people that wants to do this.

Friends, don't let something good be dissuaded by "neverdowell" runts. Keep focused

CityNG:

7°26'05.9"N 3°54'31.7"E (Track 1)

This will actually work as a start, a little bit tight especially to recover from a spin outs (of which there will be plenty knowing the boys and ego before they start calming down )

7°24'46.1"N 3°53'07.7"E (Track 2)

Much much better since we can actually lay the track out and force cars to slow down.

Thanks for doing this.

Oya Ibadan Guys start working doing a roll call to see if we have enough people that wants to do this.

The military will not let you use their parade ground Track 2, so set that idea aside.

Other option is parking lot of cultural center
7°24'10.0"N 3°53'41.5"E

or the parking lots within the Adamasingba stadium
7°23'55.6"N 3°53'03.9"E

I chose those locations because they are at the center of the city.If you are willing to drive further try this location, it is perfect and not in use at the current moment

7°21'37.4"N 3°58'25.2"E


I use to play basketball at stadium while in high school then walk or run through the barrack on my way home at Ijokodo but most time I take the bus I walk only when I use my money to buy suya at Sabo

nurey: Well well well, this is a welcome development. If I am coming it will be as a spectator not as a racer cause I am no f1 or rally racer.

There could be some in Lagos but I doubt if you could use it for free. Nigeria is poor with recreational facilities most have been turned to market or agberos don over run it.

hehehehehehe see them chicken out!.

i knew it.

nurey, dont come as a spectator....infact i am now on the lookout for you.

ibadan, here we come.

CityNG:

All interesting ideas.

If someone lives near the airport perhaps you can stop in and speak to the airport manager. They may allow us to use a secluded part of the parking lot.

It can be sold as a win win for the community.

i was about suggesting the airport.

topgear uses abandoned runways

sultaan:

The military will not let you use their parade ground Track 2, so set that idea aside.

Other option is parking lot of cultural center
7°24'10.0"N 3°53'41.5"E

or the parking lots within the Adamasingba stadium
7°23'55.6"N 3°53'03.9"E

I chose those locations because they are at the center of the city.If you are willing to drive further try this location, it is perfect and not in use at the current moment

7°21'37.4"N 3°58'25.2"E


I use to play basketball at stadium while in high school then walk or run through the barrack on my way home at Ijokodo but most time I take the bus I walk only when I use my money to buy suya at Sabo

good options....

Denn:

hehehehehehe see them chicken out!.

i knew it.

nurey, dont come as a spectator....infact i am now on the lookout for you.

ibadan, here we come.

Why will I chicken out Denn, you are now my rival and I am looking at a way to smirr cake on your face it will give me a satisfaction I desire. But I will not drive MY sienna all the way to ibadan to be racing with it I am not ready to die. Besides I am just a young chap who loves the need for speed (kilomodemo)

nurey:

Why will I chicken out Denn, you are now my rival and I am looking at a way to smirr cake on your face it will give me a satisfaction I desire. But I will not drive MY sienna all the way to ibadan to be racing with it I am not ready to die. Besides I am just a young chap who loves the need for speed (kilomodemo)

ok...

i accept your surrender.....next!!!

Denn:

ok...

i accept your surrender.....next!!!

The reason I won't race is cause you will bring your kia rio and get beaten badly by something that weights twice your car weight and I don't condone excuses in a fair win. And the winner by a good margin and state of the art maneuver ... Is TO YO TA CEE EEH NAH (sienna) capish.

nurey:
The reason I won't race is cause you will bring your kia rio and get beaten badly by something that weights twice your car weight and I don't condone excuses in a fair win. And the winner by a good margin and state of the art maneuver ... Is TO YO TA CEE EEH NAH (sienna) capish.

You guys are killing me

Cars, guys, trash talking = my kind of a party

CityNG:

You guys are killing me

Cars, guys, trash talking = my kind of a party

Sienna + good driver + performance = TROPHY

CityNG:

You guys are killing me

Cars, guys, trash talking = my kind of a party

Is this the only progressive thing you can import from the States....

nurey:
Sienna + good driver + performance = TROPHY

My money is on the Rio for the AutoX though.

If the Siena wins against the Rio on the AutoX I will dash the driver N10,000

Lobatan - gauntlet has been laid down.