Speed Read March 2016

SPEED READ MARCH 2016 EDITON

CHELSEA ANGELO NEVER SAY NEVER The 20-year-old turns her luck around in a year, scoring a drive with Dragon Motor Racing

MELBOURNE’S AGP TURNS 21

NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS

ISLAND CLASSIC SETS RECORD

Australia’s biggest motor sport event comes of age

Australian motor sport celebrates the 2015 season

Entries soar for 27th running of the Phillip Island Classic Festival

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT

SPEED READ

1

CONTENTS

MESSAGE TO MEMBERS

5

GENERAL NEWS Chelsea Angelo: Never Say Never Melbourne Celebrates 21 Years of F1 CAMS Night of Champions Bathurst 12 Hour Record Entries for Phillip Island Classic

6 8 10 12 13

RACING NEWS Locals Claim Targa Hellyer Gorge Win Tyler & Fisher to take on Junior British Championship Shane van Versatile New Initiatives for Formula 4 Australian Drifting at QR FAMOUS Insurance Car of the Month Top Ten for Sidebottom at Winter Cup

14 14 15 16 17 18 20

Chelsea Angelo: Never Say Never

6

CAMS UPDATES Illicit drugs in sport education

19

PARTNERSHIPS INWOLK Joins CAMS as Offcial Technology Partner

20

CLUB CORNER Upcoming CAMS Club Development Fund Events

22

DEVELOPMENT Ricciardo’s Racers Junior Drive Day 2016

24

Contact CAMS

26

Night of Champions

10

SVG Shows His Versatility

15

851 Dandenong Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 PO Box 147, Caulfield East Vic 3145

Telephone: 1300 883 959 or +61 3 9593 7777 Facsimile: +61 3 9593 7700

Office hours: 8:45am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday Website: www.cams.com.au E-mail: info@cams.com.au

2

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT

MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS ...

The opportunities are endless with Jayco’s full product range to suit your holiday needs VISIT YOUR LOCAL JAYCO DEALER TO VIEW THE RANGE!

SILVERLINE CARAVAN

CAMPER TRAILER

EXPANDA

JOURNEY POP TOP

TOY HAULER

MOTORHOME

5TH WHEELER

NATIONWIDE SUPPORT

ROADSIDE ASSIST *

WARRANTY PROGRAM

BETTER VALUE

HIGHER RESALE VALUE

100+ SERVICE AND DEALER LOCATIONS

3 YEARS 24 HOURS 365 DAYS

12 MONTHS’ COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE

MORE FEATURES FOR LESS

A SMARTER INVESTMENT IN THE LONG RUN

*conditions apply

1300 JAYCO RV JAYCO.COM.AU SPEED READ

3

DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD

4

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT

MESSAGE TO MEMBERS

WELCOME TO THE ALL NEW CAMS SPEED READ FOR 2016 As much as we are focused forward on 2016, I was pleased to look back and celebrate our 2015 season with the CAMS Night of Champions Gala Dinner. Attended by over 300 of our members, it was a good opportunity to reflect on what was a standout year for our sport.

From our champions at the top of the sport right through to the grassroots level, it was a night to celebrate Australian motor sport as one community – competitors and officials alike. It was pleasing to hear from those attending the night the positivity and enthusiasm shared for the future of our sport, and that is backed up with more Australians participating across all levels than ever before.

and CAMS wishes all of our Australians racing overseas the best of luck for the year ahead.

The Shannons Nationals, with CAMS now entrusted to manage the series is an exciting new part of CAMS. Whilst it’s an amazing opportunity for CAMS, it is really designed for our members to be able to compete at a national level via an affordable and accessible model.

Likewise, we hope to make the Shannons Nationals more spectator oriented so more individuals and families can watch quality motor racing at an affordable price.

Thank you to all of our members for their ongoing support and passion for our sport. I, and the entire CAMS team, look forward to your contribution on and off the track this coming year.

CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca

Another milestone for CAMS will be the honouring of our past with the Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame later this month. CAMS, alongside Motorcycling Australia, Karting Australia, ANDRA and Speedway Australia will induct 30 legends of our sport.

The big events such as Adelaide’s Clipsal 500 and Melbourne’s Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix will put motor sport at the forefront of all sports fans minds this month, but the year has already flown by with plenty of motor racing across the country keeping us busy.

I’d like to congratulate all drivers, teams and especially our army of officials who completed another successful Bathurst 12 Hour in 2016. It is fast becoming one of the ‘must-do’ races not only in Australia, but also gathering a reputation as a feature international event.

As advocates for the sport, CAMS is conscious of the need to ensure the development of our young drivers for the future. I am incredibly proud that five Australian Formula 4 graduates – Luis Leeds, Thomas Randle, Harry Hayek, Zane Goddard and our inaugural champion Jordan Lloyd – will be racing overseas this year.

These five drivers are just some of the many across circuit racing and rallying who are taking on the rest of the world,

“A good opportunity to reflect on what was a standout year for our sport” SPEED READ

5

GENERAL NEWS

CHELSEA ANGELO: NEVER SAY NEVER

A

s we sit down with one of the female rising stars of motor sport, it is hard to believe that Chelsea Angelo has not raced for nearly 12 months.

The 20-year-old has managed to turn her luck around in a year, scoring a drive with Dragon Motor Racing and now working with the team full-time.

Her secret to keeping sane while not being on track? Staying motivated.

“It was pretty tough being on the sidelines last year, not being able to race for 12 months was pretty hard, so it was really important to keep myself motivated for hoping to do something for the following year,” Angelo said.

“It was pretty tough to keep up the motivation but I had the support from my parents to keep pushing me and keep myself motivated being in the gym five days a week and having a couple of test days last year to prepare myself in the car to be ready for 2016.

“Having that year off last year definitely made me realise how much I really wanted to have a career in motor sport.”

This month now marks 12 months since the former Formula 3 racer made her debut in the highly competitive Dunlop Series category.

“It’ll be my third attempt at Clipsal [500 Adelaide] and the second time in the Dunlop Series so it’s good to know the track really well and now I am in a full-time season with Dragon it should be a good year,” Angelo explained.

“Jumping out from an open-wheeler into saloon cars is a

6

pretty big difference, being physically fit is more important so doing all of my training from last year will hopefully help for this year.”

Being a strong advocate for women in motor sport, the rising star is a role model for young females trying to make their mark in the industry and usually heads to the local kart track to look out for the next big female star.

“I’ve seen a whole bunch of girls trying to pursue their careers in motor sport and it’s definitely good considering how male dominated this industry is and it’s good to see the girls coming through the ranks,” Angelo said.

“There’s definitely a couple of weekends where I will make an appearance whether it’s at Todd Road or Puckapunyal where I used to race and see these young girls racing and I definitely want to help them achieve their goals

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT

Angelo believes this is a step in the right direction for the male dominated sport.

“It’s good to see that V8 Supercars is supporting women in motor sport … it’s good to see upcoming and young females pursue their career in V8 Supercars and I think it’s a great idea,” Angelo continued.

“There’s definitely going to be a lot of attention especially with us two females in the Dunlop Series this year, but my main focus is to do really well this year and get used to the car.”

Women of Australian Motor Sport Chairperson Samantha Reid congratulated Chelsea on her involvement in the second-tier V8 Supercars category, as well as joining other female racer Renee Gracie.

because I can see that they are in a male dominated sport and I want to see them progress through motor sport.”

The number of women participating in motor sport is growing each year, and recently V8 Supercars announced that teams who choose a female driver after the 2017 season and beyond will receive support from the championship.

W e c an ’ t fo r get i t ’s a f i e rce l y c o m petitiv e field and t hey are s t i l l b u ildin g the i r e xpe ri ence and

“The last woman to contest a whole championship in the Dunlop Series was Leanne Tander back in 2001 and 2002, so to go so long and now have two women competing in the series is exciting for women in motor sport,” Reid said.

“Both girls have worked incredibly hard to get there and their determination and commitment will inspire other young drivers to pursue their dreams.

“Whilst all eyes will be on their performance, we can’t forget it’s a fiercely competitive field and they are still building their experience and learning these cars.

“They have both shown they are highly talented drivers so I’m sure in 2016 we’ll see them continue to move their way up the grid.”

The first round of the V8 Supercars Dunlop Series kicks off on the streets of Adelaide for the Clipsal 500 on March 3-6.

l e ar n in g th es e c ars.

SPEED READ

7

GENERAL NEWS

MELBOURNE CELEBRATES 21 YEARS OF FORMULA 1 This year marks 21 years that Melbourne has hosted the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park, after claiming the race from the streets of Adelaide in 1996.

To celebrate this milestone, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation have collaborated with Melbourne’s food and art scene to bring the Grand Prix to life with the ‘F1 Park After Dark’.

The new street culture precinct titled M-Lane is the latest fan attraction to be added to the off-track line up at this year’s event, and will include food from iconic restaurants, performances by Melbourne musicians and live painting by international artists on shipping containers.

“Melburnians have a real passion for food and sport, so

what better way to cater for this than to recreate Melbourne’s laneways in pop-up form at Australia’s biggest pop-up event,” Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO Andrew Westacott said.

As well as the food, street art and music, the 2016 Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix will also feature on-track action from the V8 Supercars Challenge, Ultimate Speed Comparison, Historic Demonstration, Porsche Carrera Cup, Australian GT and stunt shows throughout the event.

For tickets and more information please visit www.grandprix.com.au

“Melburnians have a real passion for food and sport”

8

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT

RICCIARDO IS READY CAMS Ambassador and Australian Formula 1 star Daniel Ricciardo says he’s going into this year’s race with a new approach, following a challenging 2015 season.

Ricciardo managed two podiums and eighth place in the 2015 World Drivers’ Championship, and says he has adopted a cautious mindset after last year’s disappointment.

“My mindset has changed this year in terms of setting targets,” Ricciardo said.

“Deep down I know what my goals are, but I don’t want to say, for example, that by the fourth race I’ll have a podium.

“I just want to drive as fast as I can and take it as it comes.”

The Red Bull racer also mentioned that the opening of the season on home turf is a privilege and something he’ll never take for granted.

“The first year, you get in the car and you’re exhausted … and it’s only Friday!” Ricciardo continued.

“That’s managing the more stressful side of racing at home, but it’s awesome having all of that extra support to start the season there.

“It makes me more motivated to get going and make sure I arrive in Melbourne in the right shape and right frame of mind.”

Did you know that Albert Park wasn’t the only place to host the Australian Grand Prix in Victoria?

Tracks that hosted the event included Phillip Island (1928-1935), Point Cook (1948), Sandown (1964, 1968, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1978) and Calder Park (1980-1984).

S PS EP EE DE DR ER AE DA D

9 9

GD EO NU EB RL AE LP NA GE WE SS P R E A D

CAMS NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS CAMS champions and members celebrated the 2015 motor racing season at the CAMS Night of Champions Gala Dinner in Melbourne.

With the support of major sponsor Burson Auto Parts, CAMS formally recognised series and national champions alongside those who have made a long standing contribution to Australian motor sport.

David Mawer commenced the night’s ceremony by receiving the Phil Irving Award for his services to motor sport engineering.

“Together we’re a huge group of passionate and hard working volunteers in a very unique position to contribute directly creating safe and successful motor sport events.”

Locally, Peter Castledine was also honoured as the 2015 CAMS Australian Official of the Year.

Porsche driver Mark Webber also conveyed his thanks to the support received back in Australia for his 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship in a video message.

“I’ve worked with some extremely talented people over the years, and I’ll be forever grateful that I have them,” Mawer said.

Bob Glindemann OAM received the Award of Merit for his outstanding contribution to Australian motor sport commercially and at an administrative level over many years.

Simon Bulasch’s heroic efforts in rescuing two drivers out of their cars after a start line collision at Hidden Valley Raceway that saw the Northern Territory racer honoured with the Donald Thomson Award.

Life Membership honours were given to Ross Tapper, Steve Ashton and Adrian Stafford for their long-standing contribution to motor sport spanning over multiple decades.

Greg Rust

Molly Taylor

“I am very honoured to stand here today. Not just to accept this award but being nominated by my fellow competitors, I consider them to be family, it’s a very good feeling. Very honoured to be here,” Bulasch said.

Australian Rally Championship driver Molly Taylor was awarded with the Peter Brock Medal for her achievements as an ambassador for rallying and female participation in motor sport.

“I’m incredibly overwhelmed to have been selected and I think I read the letter CAMS sent me about ten times before I believed it wasn’t a mistake,” Taylor said.

“It truly means a lot and I’ll do everything that I can to live up to what it represents.”

Australia’s international achievements were also recognised, with Belinda Taylor receiving the honour of the FIA Best Marshal of the Season for 2015.

“I am incredibly proud to receive this award tonight, and consider it a reflection on the entire Australian officialing community,” Taylor said.

10

Andrew Papadopoulos & Mark Winterbottom

Belinda Taylor

Tom Warwick and Geoff Morgan received Membership of Honour awards in recognition of their achievements in supporting young Australians via the CAMS Foundation.

CAMS Foundation supported driver Joey Mawson was awarded as the Young Driver of the Year, after securing an impressive third place finish overall in the 2015 German ADAC Formula 4 Championship.

Motor sport media identities were also honoured, with Max Stahl, Mike Raymond and Bill Tuckey receiving Media Service Awards. John Morris took out the Photograph of the Year, with Bruce Thomas claiming Photographer of the Year honours.

Speedcafe’s Stefan Bartholomaeus took home both Journalist of The Year and Story of the Year (Online & Print), while Fox Sports’ Greg Rust won the Story of The Year (Television) for his exclusive interview with DJR Team Penske pilot Marcos Ambrose.

National series and class champions were also formally presented with their respective championship trophies across off-road, rally and circuit.

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT

CAMS AWARDS

• Phil Irving Award: David Mawer • Donald Thomson Award: Simon Bulasch • Australian Official of the Year: Peter Castledine • Life Membership: Ross Tapper • Life Membership: Steve Ashton • Life Membership: Adrian Stafford • Membership of Honour: Tom Warwick • Membership of Honour: Geoff Morgan • Award of Merit: Bob Glindemann • CAMS Young Driver of the Year: Joey Mawson • Peter Brock Medallist: Molly Taylor

FIA AWARDS

• FIA Best Marshal of the Season: Belinda Taylor • FIA World Endurance Champion: Mark Webber

MEDIA AWARDS

CIRCUIT

• Superkart 125cc Gearbox National Champion: Mark Robin • Superkart 250cc Gearbox National Champion: Jordan Ford • Aussie Racing Cars Series Champion: Brendon Pingel • Australian Saloon Car Series Champion: Gavin Ross • Australian Sports Car Racer Series Champion: Mark Laucke L • Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Champion: Ryan Simpson • Australian Touring Car Masters (ProAM) Champion: Cameron Tilley • Australian Touring Car Masters Series ProSports Class Champion: Leo Tobin • Australian Touring Car Masters Series ProMaster Class Champion: John Bowe • Australian V8 Touring Car Series Champion: Liam McAdam • Radical Australia Cup Champion: Peter Paddon

• Media Service Award: Max Stahl • Media Service Award: Mike Raymond • Media Service Award: Bill Tuckey • Motor Sport Journalist of the Year & Story of The Year: Stefan Bartholomaeus • Motor Sport Photograph of the Year: John Morris • Australian Side by Side Rally Champion: • Motor Sport Photographer of the Year: Bruce Thomas Cody Crocker & Greg Foletta • Motor Sport Story of the Year (Television): Greg Rust • 4WD Rally Series Champion: Marcus Walkem & Scott Walkem • Australian Rally Championship 1600 Cup Champion: Rhys Pinter

RALLY

2015 NATIONAL SERIES AND NATIONAL CLASS CHAMPIONS OFF ROAD

• AORC Pro Buggy Class Champion: Shannon Rentsch & Ian Rentsch • AORC Extreme 4WD Class Champion: Luke Ayres & Josh Attard • AORC Super 1650 Buggy Class Champion: Chris Browning & Chris Clarke • AORC Extreme 2WD Class Champion: Steven Sanderson & Braeden O’Cass • AORC Prolite Buggy Class Champion: Matthew Martin & Kerri Martin • AORC Production 4WD Class Champion: Jason Galea

CAMS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Australian Motorkhana Championship: Scott Bennett • Porsche Carrera Cup Champion: Nick Foster • Australian Formula 4 Champion: Jordan Lloyd • Australian Off-Road Champion: Shannon Rentsch • Australian Rally Champions: Eli Evans & Glen Weston • Australian Touring Car Champion: Mark Winterbottom

SPEED READ

11

CD IORUCBUL IET P A G E S P R E A D

BATHURST RATED AS WORLD CLASS

Radio Le Mans broadcaster John Hindhaugh has rated the Bathurst 12 Hour as one of the staple events in world motor sport.

“As we’ve seen in the last four years and culminating in this year’s event, what it’s done is it has almost immediately placed itself within the hierarchy of world events that people want to do,” Hindhaugh said.

“Mount Panorama is one of the places that doesn’t disappoint. You have it up there, it’s right on a pedestal isn’t it, and then you go there and it doesn’t disappoint – and in fact you go ‘Oh my god, it’s even better than I even imagined.’”

The inclusion of GT3 cars in recent years and the growing reputation of the race has coincided with a change in perception on the talents of Australian drivers across world motor sport.

“For too long the V8 Supercar drivers have been dismissed by global motor sport because ‘Oh, they just do Aussie V8s,’” Hindhaugh said.

“Well we’ve seen haven’t we – and the Bathurst 12 Hour has been absolutely instrumental in this – is all of a sudden V8 Supercar drivers they’re getting rated as FIA Gold and Platinum and people are going ‘Oh yeah these guys are good. These guys are very good.’”

12

“And I think that is one of the things that this race, and the GT3 side of the 12 Hour, is really doing a good job for Australian motor sport. And I think that’s a slightly unintended consequence but it’s a good one nevertheless.”

Legendary marques such as Audi, Mercedes, Ferrari, Porsche, Bentley and McLaren perceive the Bathurst 12 Hour event as a significant event in world sports car racing.

“The Bathurst 12 Hour has become one of the key races in the GT racing calendar, and that is clear to see from the list of teams and drivers on the grid, coming from all over the world,” McLaren GT Sporting Director Bas Leinders said.

“For me personally, the profile of the race has been increasing significantly, and it is one I have been keen to be part of for the past few years.”

For McLaren, the iconic marque’s involvement in Australia carried on in 2016 with Tekno Autosports, three-car squad.

“This was the first outing for Tekno with McLaren GT, and it has set a very high level going forward, but one which I am confident the partnership of Tekno and McLaren GT can build on,” Leinders said.

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT

CIRCUIT

RECORD ENTRY LIST FOR PHILLIP ISLAND CLASSIC The 27th running of the Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport on 11-13 March will feature over 540 historic touring, sports and open-wheel race cars.

for the 1978 World Championship, has been kindly loaned from the car’s enthusiastic UK owners, Andrew and Margaret Wareing.

With the fleet of historic cars spanning across eight decades and capacity fields, there will be constant racing over the three-day meet.

This year’s event will also commemorate the ‘100 Years of BMW’ celebrations, with the BMW Club of Victoria hosting a massive display of BMW history at the circuit.

Feature races will include a 10-lap event for Historic Touring Cars on Saturday, and similar 10-lap sprints for sports cars and open-wheelers on Sunday.

Event Patron and four-time Australian Touring Car Champion Jim Richards will race his own ex-Team JPS BMW M3, the same car he drove in the early rounds of the 1987 Australian Touring Car Championship.

“There will be non-stop racing on Friday afternoon and 9 to 5 over the weekend,” said Victorian Historic Racing Register (VHRR) President Ian Tate.

Thirty thundering V8-engined Formula 5000 cars will be on display, with Formula 1 cars from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s to hit the track.

The ex-Alan Jones Williams FW06, the first car produced by the combination of Frank Williams and Patrick Head

A record nine ex-JPS Team BMW touring cars will join the field alongside the legendary 1979 BMW M1 Procar.

To help run this fantastic event, the VHRR invites volunteers to assist with duties in pit lane, grid, marshalling and paddock areas. For more information on how to volunteer, visit the event website here.

SPEED READ

13

RALLY

LOCALS CLAIM TARGA HELLYER GORGE WIN Tasmanians Trevor Macleod and Scott Hunter have claimed the first Targa win of 2016 in the Targa Hellyer Gorge.

GUY TYLER & STEVE FISHER TO TAKE ON JUNIOR BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP

The Subaru duo were clear winners in the GT class, 40-seconds ahead of ACT pairing Barrie Smith and Col Trinder in their Audi TT RS despite only claiming two stage victories.

“We’ve only been doing Targa events for 12 months, so we’re ecstatic to finish first here,” Macleod said.

“It’s great to be driving on such brilliant closed roads and it’s a fantastic warm up for Targa Tasmania.”

Tasmanians Crichton Lewis and Adam Kudra finished a further 21-seconds back in third place in another 2010 Subaru WRX STi. In the Classics, Drew and Fletcher Kent claimed a 26 second win aboard their 1971 Ford Falcon GT. Bede Clifton and Will Gordon impressed in the Rookie GT class, with a 70-second win aboard a Renault Megane RS265.

“The Hellyer Gorge road has a bit of everything and is a real challenge for competitors. The whole event was extremely well organised, and we had a ball,” Clifton said.

The Hellyer Gorge will feature again in the upcoming Targa Tasmania, starting on 11 April through to its conclusion in Hobart on 16 April. This year will be the 25th running of the iconic event.

Guy Tyler and Steve Fisher

2015 South Australian Rally Champions Guy Tyler and Steve Fisher have announced they will make the leap to the Junior British Rally Championship.

Tyler’s journey began after discovering a driver vacancy posted on Facebook with the Vauxhall Motorsport Junior Rally Team.

After an impressive test, Tyler’s ability and passion lead to a drive in a Ford Fiesta R2 with Major Motorsport.

“During the interview and test drive I got to know the other applicants really well and once I knew how good the rallying is and how pumped up the championship is, there’s no way I could go home and keep doing the same old stuff,” Tyler said Tyler has been working with navigator Steve Fisher to raise funds needed to secure a drive.

“I’m not the only Australian that will be competing but I am the only South Australian and I am really stoked to be able to represent our beautiful part of the world,” Tyler said.

“I can’t wait to get into what is going to be the best car I have ever driven in my career so far.”

CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO

14

The pair have raised all but $13,000 of running costs for the championship. They have created a crowdfunding campaign hoping that the Australian public will rally behind them before the first round in Wales on 5 March.

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT

TOURING CARS

SHANE VAN VERSATILE We look at the career of Shane van Gisbergen, who seems to shine in all areas of motor sport and has the racing CV to back it up.

DRIVERS WHO HAVE SWAPPED KEYS

It’s not very often a driver claims one of the biggest race wins of the season in just February, but for Shane van Gisbergen the Bathurst 12 Hour win was just the beginning.

CASEY STONER

In fact, van Gisbergen will be one of the drivers to watch in the V8 Supercars Championship this season, with the former Tekno Autosports racer to join forces with the world’s most successful Touring Car driver Jamie Whincup as his teammate.

The Kiwi, who at only 26 years of age will start his ninth season in the 2016 V8 Supercars Championship, made his debut back in 2007 with Team Kiwi as a fresh-faced 18 year old.

Before he shot to stardom on the Australian racing scene, van Gisbergen competed on the dirt track in motocross, quarter midgets and also go-karts.

He also won the New Zealand Formula Ford Championship in his first season, an incredible ten years ago.

In that ten years, van Gisbergen has competed in not only Touring Cars, but also prestigious GT cars in both the Australian GT Championship and more recently in the Blancpain Endurance Series finishing fourth outright in his first year.

During his spare time - we don’t where he finds it - he competes in the Australian Drifting Grand Prix and mucks around on the quad bike.

SPEED READ PREDICTS: SVG will be one to watch in 2016, and will definitely be a shoe-in for the V8 Supercars Championship title.

The dual MotoGP World Champion was regularly seen flirting with ambitions of racing V8 Supercars. In 2011, Stoner was invited to sample a Triple Eight Commodore before inking a formal deal to race the Dunlop Series in 2013. It was a difficult transition for Stoner despite much fanfare, with a fifth place at Queensland Raceway being a highlight.

PAUL MORRIS

The 2014 Bathurst 1000 champion has kept race sharp after calling time on his full-time V8 Supercar career. Morris has made appearances in Speedway, and most recently driving the spectacular Stadium Super Trucks.

WAYNE GARDNER

The 1987 500cc Motorcycle World Champion made the switch to touring cars in 1992 in the iconic Coca-Cola Commodore under his own team. A win at the inaugural V8 Supercars round at Calder Park in 1997, participation at the 1998 Le Mans 24 Hour and racing a Toyota in the Japanese Touring Car Championship were some of Gardner’s four-wheeled highlights.

JOHN SURTEES

Surtees’ achievements on two and four-wheels is much admired across the world. The British racer claimed four 500cc Motorcycle World Championships throughout the late 1950s, before taking out the 1964 Formula 1 World Championship in a Ferrari. It is a feat unlikely to ever be repeated.

SPEED READ

15

OPEN WHEEL

NEW INITIATIVES FOR FORMULA 4 The CAMS Jayco Australian Formula 4 Championship recently announced several changes aimed at significantly reducing the cost of competing in 2016.

“After consulting with our teams, sponsors and other stakeholders, we have made a number of changes to the Championship to ensure it continues to launch the next generation of Australian racers onto the world stage,” CAMS Chief Executive Eugene Arocca said.

Five drivers from the 2015 championship have been confirmed to be racing overseas in 2016.

“From a high-performance talent development perspective we couldn’t be happier with year one,” Arocca said.

“Thomas Randle will compete in the BRDC Formula 4 in the UK and Jordan Lloyd in the USF2000 Series while Luis Leeds, Harry Hayek and Zane Goddard will all compete in the 2016 British MSA Formula, with Leeds signing with the Red Bull Junior Team.

Arocca said CAMS’ mission was to ensure the category is accessible and sustainable from a cost perspective for talented young drivers.

“To this end, we have been able to secure a more favourable arrangement to insure the competing cars, meaning the full insurance cost will now be included in the new lease fee of $35,000.

“This, along with several other measures, will reduce the cost to the driver of around $165,000 (excluding testing), while maintaining a presence at some of Australia’s best circuits and significant free-to-air and pay television coverage.”

Additionally, CAMS announced up to ten $50,000 scholarships for Formula 4 competitors in 2016, confirming that CAMS’ investment in the junior pathway via Formula 4 will be part of a continuing and stronger focus by CAMS on junior development of talent in Australia.

“Investing in our future champions is a responsibility that CAMS takes very seriously,” said Arocca.

AGI Sport Director Adam Gotch said the changes would help Formula 4 reach its potential.

“It is important the category is affordable and CAMS, with their partners, have done a great job to ensure this is the case.

“There is plenty of interest from talented drivers so we

16

are really positive about this year and the future of the category.”

The opening round kicks off at Symmons Plains on April 1st.

Drivers interested in joining the CAMS Jayco Australian Formula 4 Championship are encouraged to contact CAMS by following this link.

KEY CHANGES CALENDAR: The Championship will be reduced from 7 to 6 rounds (total of 18 races), with the New Zealand Highlands Park round removed from the calendar.

PRIZE MONEY: The prize money will be changed from one annual prize to a total of $17,500 available for each round.

The winner of each round will receive $10,000, with second place receiving $5,000 and third $2,500 at the conclusion of every round.

The Burson Auto Parts Rookie of the Year prize will again be awarded to the highest finishing Rookie (first year in the category).

Competitors will be eligible to win the Championship and claim prize money up to the age of 21 (previously 19) and New Zealanders will also now be eligible.

LEASE FEE/INSURANCE: The full insurance cost will now be included in the new (annual) lease fee of $35,000.

TESTING: Testing will be carried out by teams (under supervision from CAMS) individually and one additional test will be permitted.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Ten $50,000 scholarships have been confirmed for 2016; drivers must be aged 21 or under at the commencement of the competition year, and must commit to a financial return to CAMS over their professional racing career.

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT

DRIFT

AUSTRALIAN DRIFTING GRAND PRIX AT QR Round 3 of the Australian Drifting Grand Prix kicked off at Queensland Raceway, with local driver Rob Whyte taking victory in his Nissan 370Z.

“This was one hard earned win and moved us up into third for the Championship with one round to go.”

The Queenslander sits in third place with one round to go in the series.

Beau Yates was close behind finishing second to Whyte in the final battle, with Brendon Greaves rounding out the podium in third.

“With some extreme ups and downs yesterday we got up when it mattered most and stood proudly on the top step of the podium,” Whyte said.

The final round of the ADGP will be at Barbagallo Raceway in Western Australia on May 6, the same weekend at the V8 Supercars Championship round.

Offical Simulator Supplier

SPEED READ

17

DODGE VIPER “ T ak i ng t he fai r ness away fr o m y o ur next t r ack d ay ” - car and d r i v er .co m S p o t t ed at : T ar g a H el l y er Go r g e, T as m a nia Y ear : 2 0 16 Eng i ne: 8 .4L V 10 H o r s ep o wer : 6 5 5 hp T o r q ue: 6 0 0 l b -ft Bui l t : D et r o i t , Mi chi g an, U S

FAMOUS FOR OUR QUOTES Famous believe CAMS Licence holders are better drivers. Contact Famous now to get a quote.

Don’t forget to let them know you’re a CAMS Member.

Providing specialty insurance options such as Track Cover, Trailer Cover and more, exclusive to CAMS Members.

Officials receive excess free cover travelling to and from CAMS events at which they’re officiating.

famousinsurance.com.au or call 1300 FAMOUS (1300 32 6687)

18

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT

KARTING

TOP TEN FOR SIDEBOTTOM AT WINTER CUP Australian champion karter Reece Sidebottom has recorded an impressive top ten finish at the 2016 CIK FIA Winter Cup at the South Garda circuit in Lonato, Italy.

The 14-year-old competed at the event as a reward from Karting Australia for winning the Australian Kart Championship in 2015, and lined-up with the Ricciardo Kart team in the OK class.

Sidebottom started his weekend by qualifying 20th, and endured a strong learning experience during the heat races with on-track incidents forcing him out of heat 2 and 3.

The Victorian then began the pre-final in 31st, with the finishing positions of that race determining where he would start for the final.

Sidebottom managed to pass more than half of the field, crossing the line in 15th, and moved up another five positions in the final to finish a credible 10th.

“Racing in Italy was nothing like I have ever done, the top 20 all had the potential to win,” Sidebottom said.

“To come home with a top ten finish is very pleasing … I learnt that to be fast you have to drive a lot harder than at home, and one mistake you can lose ten positions.

“It’s amazing to work with all the set-ups over here, working with the team was a lot different to racing back home, it took a bit of to get used to but in the end we ended up with some good speed and a good result.”

Fellow Victorian racer Oscar Piastri, who is now based in Europe, also competed in the same event as Sidebottom, placing 11th in the final.

Western Australian Jake Klarich had a strong run in the KZ2 class crossing the line in 11th for his pre-final, but was awarded a post-race 10-second penalty for his front fairing ending his chances for a strong result.

Queenslander Marcus Flack finished 14th in the Mini Rok class B final.

CAMS UPDATES

ILLICIT DRUGS EDUCATION CAMS is pleased to support the new Illicit Drugs in Sport (IDiS) Online Education Programme, an initiative of the Australian Government.

The program is designed to better assist and inform the motor sport community about the harms associated with illicit drugs.

Free for anyone to access, IDiS Online Education seeks to provide practical tools and strategies to assist competitors, officials and support staff to make appropriate choices when faced with illicit drug issues.

A number of difference courses are available including: • IDiS athlete course – follows the story of four athletes who have it all in front of them and demonstrates the impact of their decisions; • IDiS coaches course – provides the skills and knowledge coaches need to help athletes, set a

behavioural standard, monitor it and take remedial action; • IDiS officer course – provides the resources for sports administrators to implement an IDiS programme within their sport; • IDiS presenter course – provides the resources required to deliver IDiS workshops for sporting organisations; and • IDiS athlete role model course – provides resources athletes need to deliver an IDiS workshop.

CAMS encourages all competitors, officials and the wider motor sport community to undertake the relevant IDiS Online Education course.

To access IDiS Online Education click here to be redirected to the Department of Health’s portal.

SPEED READ

19

PARTNERSHIPS

INWOLK JOINS CAMS AS OFFICIAL TECHNOLOGY PARTNER Australian IT company InWolk is the latest member of CAMS’ growing suite of corporate partners, forming a partnership to further improve online service of CAMS members.

“Entering CAMS events, renewing licences and updating personal information will all be possible within the new CAMS Member Portal. The team at InWolk, along with the CAMS IT staff, have done a great job.”

InWolk represents ‘business beyond cloud’ and their expertise include software for Sales and Marketing teams, Businesses on the Go (Trading and Distribution), Associations, Not for Profits, Membership Management, Event Management and Sporting Clubs. Their strengths include eCommerce and CMS.

The CAMS Member Portal, currently used by thousands of Level 2 licence holders to apply or renew, will cater for renewals of Clubman and National Circuit, Rally and Off Road licences within the near future.

InWolk have been working closely with CAMS to develop the new Member Portal on cams.com.au, which will go live later in 2016.

The usability and functionality of many existing CAMS associated pages, including the existing portal and CAMSEventEntry (CEE), will be enhanced.

“We (CAMS) believe that the upgrades will make the CAMS member online experience much easier than it has been previously,” CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca said.

20

The team at InWolk have also assisted with the design and development of the CAMS Jayco Australian Formula 4 website.

“We are excited to continue our work with InWolk and encourage any clubs, teams or businesses looking to improve their IT and online engagement to make contact with them,” Arocca said.

To enquire how InWolk can work for your business, visit www.inwolk.com.au

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT

Want to Pay Less for your Car Insurance?

Famous believe CAMS Licence holders are better drivers. Contact Famous now to get a quote. Don’t forget to let them know you’re a CAMS Member.

Providing specialty insurance options such as Track Cover, Trailer Cover and more, exclusive to CAMS Members.

Officials receive excess free cover travelling to and from CAMS events at which they're officiating. famousinsurance.com.au or call 1300 FAMOUS (1300 32 6687)

GET A QUOTE NOW SPEED READ

21

CLUB CORNER

UPCOMING CLUB DEVELOPMENT FUND EVENTS The CAMS Club Development Fund is available to CAMS affiliated clubs as part of our ongoing commitment to drive growth in motor sport. Funds are allocated to projects that fit within one of the following three (3) funding areas: Come and Try Days, Junior development events/programs, establishment of new events.

Upcoming CAMS Club Development Fund approved events for 2016:

CLUB

EVENT DATE

LOCATION

27-28/3, 23/4, 7/5, 19/6

Various

Noosa Beach Classic Car Club Inc

24/4

Gympie

Whitsunday Sporting Car Club Inc

19/3

Tonker Park & CQU Mackay

February - December 2016

Mallala, Collingrove & Monarto

11/9

Bryant Park

NEW SOUTH WALES N.S.W. Road Racing Club Ltd

QUEENSLAND

STH AUSTRALIA Tarmac Junior Development Program Association of South Australia Incorporated

VICTORIA Austin Healey Sprite Drivers' Club Inc

For more information on upcoming club events visit CAMSEventEntry HERE

22

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT

VICTORIAN HILLCIMB CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 2 FEBRUARY 2016 HAUNTED HILLS VICTORIA

A Dynotech Dyno Tune Can Provide The Ultimate Performance Gain 23 PEED READ Call Dyno Dynamics on 1800 796 200 Or emailSsales@dyno.com.au

DEVELOPMENT

RICCIARDO’S RACERS JUNIOR DRIVE DAYS 2016

How d o I g e t inv o lved ?

Ricciardo’s Racers Junior Drive Days are open to all CAMS Junior Licence Holders between the age of 12 and 17, and you can simply enter on CAMSEventEntry!

There are also options to participate in |your own car or a suppled car at the majority of events.

2. Wh at s kills w ill I l ea r n ?

The activities are specifically designed and delivered by professional racing drivers, and you will learn the basics of motor sport with focus on skill development, car control, racing lines and race craft. There is also the opportunity to experience the thrill of being driven by a professional racing driver on a hot lap!

3 . How muc h d o e s it c o st ?

U P C O M I N G E VE N T S

$125 including lunch.

Victor ia : 4 A pr il, S a n dow n

4. Ca n I b e a b e g inn er o n t r a c k a n d s till at te nd ?

T a s m a n ia : 1 5 M a y , Ba s k e r ville

Yes, the activities are designed to build up skill for drivers who have little or no experience on track. It is advised that entrants have basic understanding of operating a vehicle to maximise the value of the activities.

24

W A : 1 4 Ju ly , Ba r ba g a llo N S W : 2 1 S e pte m be r , S y dn e y M otor s po rt P a rk S A : 1 2 O ctobe r , Ma lla la

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT

GET INVOLVED IN MOTOR SPORT! Ricciardo’s Racers is back for 2016! If you are a junior and want to get involved in a beginner’s course in motor sport, Ricciardo’s Racers will help you get on the right track.

Each activity at a Ricciardo’s Racers Junior Drive Day has been specially designed by V8 Supercars drivers Cameron McConville and Karl Reindler, providing participants with an introduction to motor sport.

CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO

If you want to get involved or check out the upcoming events, head to Ricciardo’s Racers on the CAMS website.

CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED

SPEED READ

25

CONTACT CAMS The CAMS member hotline will be open until 8:00pm EST during daylight savings (5:00pm WST & 7:30pm CST) So for all your motor sport needs call the CAMS Hotline or visit the website at www.cams.com.au Email: memberservices@cams.com.au

#WEAREMOTORSPORT

l Hit up CAMS on social media for photos from CAMS events, news, videos and other great motor sport content.

SEND US YOUR STORIES! If you have a motor sport story which you think should be told, get in touch with us and it could appear in Speed Read.

If you have pictures or videos of motor sport you would like to share with us, we encourage you to do so. They could appear on our website, social media platforms or in Speed Read.

Please email communications@cams.com.au We look forward to hearing from you!

2016 CAMS TECHNICAL & SPORTING BULLETINS The list of Bulletins released this year appears on the CAMS website. These bulletins are issued according to Rule 238(ii) of the National Competition Rules (NCR).

PLEASE REFER TO THE CAMS WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST CAMS BULLETINS

WHATS ON IN MARCH CLIPSAL 500 ADELAIDE 3-6 March FORMULA 1速 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 17-20 March TOP END MUD RACING ROUND 6 Top End Mud Racing Association 19 March

26

2016 MG NATIONAL MEETING MG Car Club Of WA Inc 26 March MSCA Phillip Island 20/03/2016 Supersprint inc Vic. Nulon Nationals 20 March

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT

Does your Life/Income protection policy cover you for motor sport?

Gallagher Life Solutions can provide CAMS members with life, trauma, total permanent disablement and income protection insurance solutions that DO cover you for motor sport.

Call to find out more 1800 776 785 | ajg.com.au/cams | life@ajg.com.au Endorsed by

SPEED READ

27

DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS

Wolk

ERP | AMS | CRM |CMS | eCommerce

THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE AUSTRALIAN SPORT COMMISSION RECOGNISES THE CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT LTD (CAMS) TO DEVELOP MOTOR SPORT IN AUSTRALIA

28

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT