Speed Read November 2018

SPEED READ NOVEMBER 2018

CE LE B RATI N G OU R 10,000 OFFI C I AL S The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport has marked another significant milestone in 2018, with the 10,000th official registered.

N OVEMBER U PCOMI NG EV ENT S Check out the long list of upcoming club and state level events from all around Australia in November

OAST LER TOO ST RONG IN HILLC LIM B C HA M PIONS H IP

Malcolm Oastler has taken out his fourth national Hillclimb title in five years after a dominant display during the CAMS Australian Hillclimb Championship.

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT

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Celebrating our 10,000 officials

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Upcoming Events - November

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Oastler too strong in hillclimb championship

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CAMS' second Esports winner crowned at PAX

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Harris crashes Subaru party

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South and Goodried full of grit

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Onkaparinga hits silver anniversary

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A new motor sport hub for Fiskville

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CAMS reaches record milestone

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2019 Club affiliations open now

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Victorian Labor backs motor sport

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CAMS Awards tickets on sale now

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Media Accreditation closing soon

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Officials shine during Bathurst blitz

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Solid Williams ready for big 2019

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Ricciardo’s Racers concludes for 2018

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Emery claims back-to-back GT Championships

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World Time Attack speeds into Sydney

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Simon seals SXS in dramatic final round

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FHR deadline approaching

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Junior South Australians enjoy last training

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Six round ARC set for 2019

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Coffs Coast set for explosive rally finale

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Join the Rally Australia officials family

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Juniors and ladies shine in Denise Gosden Memorial

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State election updates

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Sandown ready for some history

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Drive Days end 2018 with record

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A whirlwind 2018 for the Nationals

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Clements on track for Improved title

COVER PHOTO In 2018, CAMS has celebrats a landmark achievement - the signing of our 10,000th official

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CELEBRATING OUR

10000 OFFICIALS Photo: Revved Photography

The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport has marked another significant milestone in 2018, with the 10,000th official registered.

CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca was thrilled with the milestone, putting the achievement down to the passionate individuals.

It is yet another positive sign for motor sport in Australia, with the growing support from such a large number of officials who dedicate so much of their time to ensure the sport is able to run smoothly.

“We are really proud of this milestone because officials are such a vital part of motor sport – they are integral to the safe running of the sport and nobody would be racing without them,” Arocca said.

From popular events like the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, Kennards Hire Rally Australia and Supercars to local and club level grassroots events around Australia, officials have been the backbone of motor sport for many years.

“Not only is it the big international and nationals events where they are important, but in the local and state events as well.

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“There are thousands of grassroots events throughout Australia where being an official can be rewarding and give you a chance to see some of

the best motor sport talent on show.

“We hope to continue to build our total and continue providing motor sport events in Australia with best officials in the world.”

Joining up in the latter half of 2018, 38-year-old Vanessa Neilson was officially recognised as the 10,000th CAMS official.

Born in Tasmania, Neilson spent her younger years as a big motor sport fan, before losing touch with the industry following a full-time appointment into nursing.

A move up north to Darwin with her family was cut short when the family chose to live in Melbourne where she was introduced into the world CA M S S P EED READ

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of officiating and designated to the medical team for her first event.

“It feels really good to be the 10,000th official, I grew up watching motor sport and but never got a chance to actually do it,” Neilson said.

“I never thought I would do anything like this ever and I didn’t even realise you could do it.

“It wasn’t until I was pointed in the right direction that I realised it was available. I would have been doing it for years had I known earlier.

“It’s a lot of fun, there are a lot of great people and everyone just seems to be amazing.”

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With education courses, support groups and plenty of events requiring volunteers, Neilson is just one example of the impact officiating can have on an individual.

Neilson isn’t the only volunteer to enjoy the experience of being an official, as thousands of volunteers dedicate many hours of hard work to put on events for the love of the game and the ‘best seat in the house’.

Anyone interested in joining the army of 10,000 plus officials can find out more here.

OFFICIAL #10,000 Want to know more about Vanessa Neilson? Watch her story here.

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NOVEMBER UPCOMING EVENTS

9-11 November, SA: Trident Tyre Centre Legend of the Lakes Hillclimb Photo: Carl Ward

NEW SOUTH WALES

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

3–4 November: 2018 Alpine Classic

11 November: SDMA Hillclimb

3–4 November: 2018 Formula Vee Nationals

18 November: MG Car Club Canberra Multi Club Motorkhana

4 November: Junee Car Show & Swap Meet 4 November: Evan Green Memorial 4 November: Huntley Multiclub Hillclimb 10 November: 2018 Bondo Forest Rallysprint 15–20 November: Challenge Bathurst 17–18 November: CAMS NSW Motor Race Championship Round 7 18 November: Club Championships Round 7 18 November: MGCCN Annual Pride of Ownership Display and Concours 20 November: Whiteline Twilight Tarmac Rallysprint Series 2017/18 Round 2 24 November: Mount Panorama Supersprint

Photo: MG Car Club Canberra

The MG Car Club Canberra host their final motorkhana for 2018 with the club looking to go get back on the winners list after Reece McIntosh from the Light Car Club of Canberra took out August’s round.

24–25 November: Mt Gladstone Hillclimb 25 November: Mountain Straight Hillclimb

NORTHERN TERRITORY 3 November: Creative Gifts & Awards Intro Rally 3 November: TEDA Drift Round 3 23 November: TEDA Driftkhana

Photo: Challenge Bathurst 2018 Facebook

The 2018 Challenge Bathurst is an exclusive opportunity for the average competitor to drive their own racing car on the famous Mount Panorama Racing Circuit.

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Photo: PHYURIK

The third Creative Gifts & Awards Intro Rally will take place on the famous Finke Dessert Race Complex as competitors tackle 52kms of competitive dirt tracks and roads.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

VICTORIA

3 November: Datsun and Mini Challenge

3–4 November: BLCC Coghlan's Carnival 2018

4 November: Minis at the Mill

4 November: CAMS Club Challenge

4 November: Central Australian Rally Sports Club

1–4 November: Australian Production Car Phillip Island 6 Hour

5 November: IPRANT Sponsors Day/Presentations

5 November MSCA Super Sprint & Regularity

9–11 November: Trident Tyre Centre Legend of the Lakes Hillclimb (See title image on previous page)

5 November: Swinburne Cup - Cup Day Hillclimb

10 November: Scout Tarmac Khanacross Ride Day # 2

9–11 November: Historic Sandown

10–11 November: 2018 SA IPRA Nationals 17 November: SCCSA State Championship Round 5 18 November: Superkart Grand Prix and Regularity

9–11 November: Targa High Country 2018 11 November: East Gippsland Motor Sports Club Hillclimb 17–19 November: King of the Hillclimb

24 November: MGEC Club Day/Come & Try

17–18 November: PIARC Super Sprint & 2018 Victorian Superkart State Championship

29 November: Adelaide Rally

18 November: RACES Supersprint

30 November: Adelaide Motorsport Festival

18 November: 27th Historic & Classic Rob Roy Hillclimb 23–25 November: CAMS Victorian Hillclimb Championship 24–25 November: Geelong Revival Motoring Festival 2018

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24–25 November: Island Magic 2018

3–11 November: Triumph Sports Owners Associations 2018 Nationals 9 November: Pre Hill Climb Static Display 10–11 November: 2018 Noosa Hillclimb 10–11 November: Annual Ironman Weekend 11 November: Round 10 2018 Club Championship 17–18 November: 2018 Queensland Circuit Racing State Championship Round 4

Photo: Angryman Photography

The final round of the inaugural CAMS Australian Targa Championship takes place at Mount Buller in Victoria with Paul Stokell in the box seat to take out the championship.

Photo: Noosa Hillclimb Facebook

The 2018 Noosa Hillclimb is on track to breaking their attendance record with more than 160 cars expected to compete in one of the biggest events in Queensland.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 7 November: WA Car Club Summer AutoX Series 10 November: Light Car Club 2018 Gravel Rally Sprint 11 November: South West Touring Car Club Motorkhana 15 November: Shannons Targa Rallysprint 17 November: Night Masters

TASMANIA

22 November: Infinite Time Attack

3–4 November: Tasmanian Off Road State Series Round 5 11 November: Tasmanian Hillclimb Series Round 5 18 November: Tasmanian Super Series Round 6 25 November: Supersprint Championship

Photo: CMR Photography

The final round of the 2018 Tasmanian Off Road State Series will be run over 3-4 November at Peron Dunes, St Helens.

Competitors have one last chance to boost their points before the Series Winners are decided.

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The Shannons Targa Rallysprint returns for a new season at Perth Motorplex. Organisers have given drivers Under 21 free competition entry to boost junior participation.

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OASTLER TOO STRONG

IN HILLCLIMB CHAMPIONSHIP Malcolm Oastler has taken out his fourth national Hillclimb title in five years after a dominant display during the 2018 CAMS Australian Hillclimb Championship at Bryant Park in Victoria.

Oastler was brilliant on the final day of competition, claiming the fastest time out of the 96-strong field in every run before saving his best until

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last to grab the fastest time of the weekend and break Bryant Park’s all time record in the process.

With a time of 43.10 seconds, Oastler sat out of the remaining heats as his closest title rivals in defending champion Brett Hayward and 2013 champion Greg Ackland were unable to catch him in their last two attempts.

“Winning here today was great because it was we came here to do and it all worked out in the end,” Oastler said.

“I wasn’t quick on Friday and I have no idea why, but here we are now as the Australian champion, it’s really good.”

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“I wasn’t quick on Friday and I have no idea why... but here we are now as the Australian champion.”

- Malcolm Oastler

Rounding out the top five for the weekend was Dean Tighe and Garry Martin.

The weekend wrapped up with an entertaining shootout, as some of the top-ten had one last attempt at taking out a separate cash prize, which was claimed in dramatic fashion by outright ninth placed Peter Minaham.

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“It feels very good, I managed to fluke it two years ago so there must be something about racing for money instead of the fastest time,” Minaham joked.

Click here for more pictures from the Hillclimb Championship.

The CAMS Australian Hillclimb Championship was hosted by the Gippsland Car Club for the fourth time in its history with next year’s Hillclimb championship’s date and location yet to be released.

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CAMS' SECOND ESPORTS WINNER

CROWNED AT PAX

Esports racer Dayne Warren has become the second winner in the CAMS – Motum Simulation VSR Showdown, claiming outright honours at the popular gaming convention, PAX Australia.

Warren’s victory will now see him enjoy a test day aboard a CAMS PAYCE Australian Formula 4 Championship car where he will join Sydney’s first round winner Dylan Shepherd.

Warren was victorious against Daniel Benefield, who also competed in the finals of the Sydney round, while Mitch McLeod joined the duo on the podium in third place.

“Absolutely stoked, I had no idea coming into this weekend that I’d ever walk away with a F4 test day so I couldn’t imagine anything better,” Warren said.

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“The first couple of heats I was pretty confident, I had good pace throughout the weekend. Lucky that we got through the single lap shootout too.”

With the program currently in the pilot phase between CAMS and partner Motum Simulation, CAMS provided advice on judicial outcomes and the format of the competition throughout the day.

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The Esports events in 2018 will provide CAMS with important learnings ahead of the creation of formal regulations and event formats in future rounds.

The first six races determined the final 12 drivers, who raced for a place in the semi-final. A single timed lap shootout then determined the two races for the final.

More than 100 entrants took part in online qualifying earlier in October, with the top 18 drivers selected to enter the round at PAX Australia.

Details for the next round of the Motum Simulation VSR Showdown will be announced shortly.

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Click here for more information on the VSR Showdown.

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HARRIS CRASHES SUBARU PARTY Mitsubishi Evo 8 Pilot Cody Harris became the king of the WRX Club of Western Australia’s after taking out their hill climb at Collie Motorplex, beating a sold-out field of 26 drivers.

It wasn’t meant to be for McLaughin, as Harris provided spectators with a thrilling finish to the weekend, edging out McLaughin’s time by just seven hundredths of a second.

Ayres set his fastest time after just two runs at the circuit, leaving James all the work to do in his final run, but it wasn’t to be, as James fell just short, rounding out the top five.

Harris was brilliant throughout the whole event, breaking the one minute and 40 seconds barrier on all four of his runs, including the fastest time of the weekend in his final run.

Sitting comfortably in third was Wayne Henderson, behind the wheel of the BMW 135, with four seconds separating him from the exciting battle for fourth.

His final run time of one minute and 29 seconds broke the heart of Subaru Impreza driver Rikki McLaughin, who went into the final run as the leader after posting his fastest time on his third run.

Only five hundredths of a second separated Jacob Ayres and his Subaru Forester with Impreza pilot Steve James, both drivers only completing three runs of the track.

While Harris took out the outright prize, McLaughin didn’t go home empty handed, taking home the Subaru class, while outright 14th placed Jeff Thomas was the best of the Toyota 86 class.

The WRX Club of Western Australia’s next event will be at Barbagallo Raceway on Friday, 23 November.

Photos: TTT Photography

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TOP: Event winners Michael South and Justin Goodried.

LEFT: Second place Scott McCloy and Pip Bennett.

CLOSE: Steve Arthur and Blair Hallberg rounding out the outright podium.

Photos: Heather Smith

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Michael South and Justin Goodried have sealed a gritty win during the Hasting Sporting Car Club’s 2018 Hastings Rallysprint at the Burrawan State Forest in New South Wales.

With 17 competitors from multiple car clubs each completing six runs of the makeshift circuit, it was the Central North Coast Sporting Car Club pairing of South and Goodried who were too strong throughout the event.

Each competitor had three runs on the circuit before attempting another three runs on the reverse direction,

with the slowest run from each direction being removed from the driver’s outright score.

Behind the wheel of the Subaru STI, South and Goodried took advantage of the rule, claiming the fastest time across the field in all four of their selected runs.

In a day of domination from the central coast based club, the pair were joined on the podium by Scott McCloy who took out second place alongside his Coffs Harbour & District Sporting Car Club co-driver Pip Benett.

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Behind the wheel of the Subaru WRX, the pair were in a tight battle for second all day, just edging out Coffs Harbour pilots Steve Arthur and Blair Hallberg on the second last run of the day.

Not far off the podium was another Central Coast and Coffs Harbour mixed pairing in Clayton Hoy and Brett Kerr, while Daniel and Andrew Maurer rounded out the top five.

Despite finishing seventh, Toyota Corolla pair Jamie Lulham and David Darby didn’t go home empty handed claiming the C2 class. The Brisbane

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Sporting Car Club’s Ed Mulligan won the C3 class alongside the Historic Rally Associations’ Phil Bonser in their Opel Mantra.

While on-track results may not have been memorable for the Hastings club, the event’s officials and organisers were commended for their hard work and dedication throughout the event.

TOP LEFT: C2 Class winners Jamie Lulham and David Darby.

TOP RIGHT: Jonah and Peter Summersel CLOSE: Fifth outright Daniel Maurer and Andrew Maurer.

Photos: Heather Smith

Click here for more information on the Hastings Rallysprint.

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Photos: Onkaparinga Ramblers Car Club

ONKAPARINGA HITS SILVER ANNIVERSARY The Onkaparinga Ramblers Car Club celebrated their 50th anniversary last month with more than 60 people attending the event at the club’s headquarters in Woodcroft, South Australia.

It was a day of celebration for the club, with an array of historic memorabilia from the past and present on display, as well as a host of presentations for the winners of the club’s 2018 events.

From the club’s original format of running motorkhanas to gymkhanas, dirt hill climbs and relay races, the club now specialises in off road events including their main yearly

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event, the Richard Bennett Memorial Enduro.

original and founding members in attendance,” Stimson said.

The club’s biggest annual event attracts more than 30-40 competitors each year, including some of the biggest names in off road racing who use the event as preparation for the Tatts Finke Desert Race in the North Territory.

“I have been around since 1972, not quite the start but around for long enough to see some of the great things we have done.

With the anniversary lunch successfully celebrating the club’s history, Treasurer and State Council Delegate, Dave Stimson was proud of his club and its achievements.

“It was a really good event and it was nice to have a few of the club’s

“Some major highlights for this club have been the relay races that used to take place on lakes near the Murray River, as well as our big Enduro now which takes place around Parilla.”

For more information on the Onkaparinga Ramblers Car Club, click here.

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A NEW MOTOR SPORT HUB FOR FISKVILLE Plans to resurrect the old Country Fire Authority (CFA) training site in Fiskville and convert it in to a multipurpose motor sports venue have gained momentum, with the Victorian Government contributing $150,000 towards a business case assessing the viability of the project.

CAMS has worked closely with the State Government and Moorabool Shire Council, with the various groups coming together to develop the business case for the site.

As part of the business case, the project will assess what infrastructure would be required, the opportunities for grassroots motor sport, driver education and training opportunities as well as industry development.

CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca said he was delighted the Victorian Government had thrown its support behind the Fiskville project.

“This represents an outstanding opportunity for Victoria to set a new standard for motor sport facilities and CAMS is grateful for the support of the Andrews Government in assisting with the funding for a business case,” Arocca said.

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“Motor sport generates more than $700 million of direct economic impact in Victoria alone, based on an Ernst & Young Report from 2013.

Since that report was issued the sport has grown by more than 40 per cent, so the development of Fiskville is an outstanding opportunity for regional Victoria to capitalise on the economic, sporting and community power of motor sport.”

Victorian Minister for Sport John Eren said he was excited about the potential for the site.

“We’re ensuring Victoria stays Australia’s sporting capital – investing in major sporting infrastructure like this so we can host the big events that support our global reputation," Eren said.

The site, formerly a CFA training site, would be important for the region, according to Minister for Emergency Services, James Merlino.

“We will work with the CFA, CAMS and the council to ensure any future activity on the site will be safe and suitable for the community, and capable of delivering economic benefit to the region," Merlino said.

“We're investing in major sporting infrastructure like this so [Victoria] can host the big events that support our global reputation.”

- Victorian Minister for Sport John Eren

Local member for Buninyong Geoff Howard was also pleased to announce today’s news.

“I congratulate CAMS and Moorabool Shire for their efforts to move this project forward – we’re proud to support a project that has the potential to kickstart a new phase in motor sport here in the Ballarat goldfields region,” Howard said

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CAMS REACHES RECORD MILESTONE A record number of clubs around Australia have affiliated with CAMS in 2018.

So far this year, 583 CAMS car clubs have confirmed their affiliation – the highest number in CAMS’ history.

It’s a positive sign for grassroots motor sport in Australia, with the number of car clubs steadily increasing since 2013.

CAMS president Andrew Papadopoulos thanked the clubs for their contribution to the sport.

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“It is a great sign for CAMS and all affiliated car clubs that the passion and interest in our sport continues to grow around the country,” Papadopoulos said.

“We believe Australian motor sport is in a great position and this achievement further justifies that grassroots motor sport will be a key part of our future.

“I would like to thank all the clubs and members who put in a lot of hard work, time and dedication

As the motor sport calendar winds down in readiness for the holiday season, CAMS affiliated car clubs are being encouraged to apply for 2019 affiliation.

The prefilled affiliation paperwork has been sent out to the clubs affiliated with CAMS in 2018, so if any club is yet to recieve it, they must contact their local CAMS state office.

Car clubs who do not wish to wait until then can fill out blank 2019 Sporting and Enthusiast affiliation forms.

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into creating opportunities for car enthusiasts to live out their passion.”

Existing clubs will be able to reaffiliate for 2019 later this month, while any clubs wishing to affiliate with CAMS should contact their local CAMS State Office.

To find a car club near you, click here.

The CAMS affiliation period aligns with the calendar year, the 2018 affiliation period ending at 11:59 p.m.

EDT on Monday, 31 December 2018.

Click here for the 2019 Sporting Affiliation form.

Click here for the 2019 Enthusiast Affiliation form.

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VICTORIAN LABOR BACKS MOTOR SPORT

The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) welcomes today’s significant funding pledge from the Victorian Labor Government.

As part of today’s announcement, a re-elected Labor government confirmed it would inject significant funding into motor sport programs and facility upgrades. The election promise also includes a $300,000 grant for CAMS’ industry leading Dare To Be Different (D2BD) program encouraging women’s participation in motor sport at all levels.

In addition to the funding for Dare To Be Different, a further $300,000 has been committed to CAMS' junior driver development program, Ricciard's Racers, which enjoyed a hugely successful 2018.

Grassroots motor sport clubs will also be big winners, able to apply for $500,000 grants from a newly established $5 million Motor Sports Upgrades and Equipment Fund.

There will also be $2.4 million in grants available to support local motor sport clubs across Victoria, allowing clubs to run bigger and better events.

CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca said today’s announcement was an exciting prospect for motor sport in Victoria.

and we are absolutely delighted by Labor’s funding pledge, which will ensure grassroots motor sport can continue to thrive," Arocca said.

"Whilst Victoria is the undisputed major events capital, supporting grassroots sport is fundamental to that reputation and we are very grateful for this significant announcement.

“Clubs and facility owners will also be encouraged to apply for funding grants to provide safety upgrades, as well as improvements to facilities and amenities allowing for improved events and tracks.

“As part of this funding announcement, the Dare To Be Different program has also been handed a significant boost with a $300,000 grant allowing us to further strengthen the program’s footprint.

“Dare To Be Different has already proven to be quite a success in its first year in Australia and this commitment will ensure that more and more young girls understand the opportunities that motor sport can provide for women, whether as competitors, mechanics, engineers or in the media.”

The Victorian state election will be held on 24 November.

“Motor sport is a significant contributor to the Victorian economy

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2018 CAMS NATIONAL MOTOR SPORT AWARDS GALA DINNER 23 February 2019, 6:30pm Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Sovereign Ball Room

Nominations for the CAMS 2018 annual National and State Motor Sport Awards have been flowing in and members are encouraged to come and join the festivities celebrating the year that was.

Each year the CAMS Motor Sport Awards recognise the dedicated individuals and hardworking clubs within the community whose contributions have made a difference to our sport, as well as crowning our national and state racing champions.

Tickets will sell fast, so secure your seat in what is a fantastic evening.

While nominations for the National Motor Sport Awards have closed, both state and media awards nominations remain open, with state awards open until 20 November and media awards nominations open until 30 November.

All 2018 CAMS Motor Sport Awards evenings are proudly presented by Burson Auto Parts.

Click here to purchase your tickets for the 2018 CAMS Motor Sport Awards state and national dinners.

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2018 CAMS STATE MOTOR SPORT AWARDS Western Australia 19 January 2018 7:00pm Crown Perth

South Australia 9 February 2018 7:00pm Sfera’s Park Suites

Tasmania 2 February 2018 6:30pm Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart

New South Wales/ Australian Capital Territory 16 February 2018 7:00pm Waterview in Bicentennial Park

Victoria 8 February 2019 7:00pm Showtime Events Centre, South Wharf Queensland 8 February 2018, 7:00pm Easts Leagues Club

Northern Territory 16 February 2018 7:00pm SKYCITY Darwin

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MEDIA ACCREDITATION CLOSING SOON Anyone who is interested in applying for their 2019 CAMS media accreditation are encouraged to apply before 5:30pm on Friday, 2 November.

Photographers and journalists who miss the November deadline will not receive their accreditation in readiness for the 2019 season.

There are several benefits to being accredited by CAMS, including personal accident insurance, CAMS endorsement and access to areas beyond those available to general spectators.

While applications for 2019 Media Accreditation will open again in

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January for those who miss out on the first intake, they will not receive theirs until at March 2019.

Following the second major intake in February, a month-to-month application process will occur from March 2019 onwards.

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CAMS will again be recognising members of the Australian media for individual contributions during the year in the annual CAMS Media Awards.

The five CAMS Motor Sport media awards are: • Journalist of the Year • Story of the Year (Print/Online) • Story of the Year (Radio/ Television) • Photograph of the Year • Photographer of the Year

Click here to submit your nomination by 30 November 2018.

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More than 500 CAMS officials attended the iconic Mount Panorama for the 58th running of the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000.

From flaggies and pit marshals to race control, the officials were on hand during a week of rain, hail and shine in what is one of the biggest events of the year.

Despite the harsh weather conditions, CAMS officials put on a brilliant display of dedication throughout the great race, which saw Craig Lowndes say goodbye to the famous track as a full-time driver.

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Partnered alongside the most experienced driver on the grid, Steven Richards, Lowndes managed to capitalise on David Reynolds’ heartbreaking physical demise to claim the monumental victory, the seventh of his career.

With so many CAMS officials on hand in what was another iconic race and moment in Australian motor sport, take a look at some of the photos from the weekend.

Click here to join as a CAMS official.

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SOLID WILLIAMS READY FOR BIG 2019

Australian Calan Williams’ solid debut season in Euroformula Open F3 Championship has come to end, with the teenager scoring points in his last four rounds in 2018.

It was a turbulent start for the Western Australian’s first season in Europe, with Williams qualifying in the top ten on multiple occasions and using the first two rounds as learning experiences.

The Fortec Motorsport driver clicked into gear in the third round, claiming his first championship points at Spa before backing it up in Hungary with his best result of the year, a sixth in the first race.

Heading to the United Kingdom for his team’s home round in Silverstone, the 18-year-old managed to secure points in both weekend races for the first time, before repeating the feat at Monza the following round.

Having completed six rounds of the prestigious championship along with a successful three-round pre-season campaign in the European Winter Series, Williams has now experienced all the major circuits in Europe.

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With preparations for next year well and truly underway, Williams is confident he is ready to step up and have a huge 2019.

“I feel this year has had a greater impact on me as a driver than any other year of racing,” Williams said.

“I can see from my results early in the year to my results at the last race in Monza how far I have come as a driver, which should be an indication for a good year to come in 2019 “This year was always about learning as much as possible and I feel I have learnt a lot, so I am looking forward to racing for the top spot in Europe next year.

“The experience of racing in such intense competition was also helped thorough the incredible guidance from the expertise of my team manager Mick Kouros and my race engineer Tom Toovey.

“We are working closely with Fortec and are planning the strongest prechampionship preparation we can put together to be ready to hit the ground running in 2019.”

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RICCIARDO’S RACERS CONCLUDES FOR 2018

Ricciardo’s Racers for 2018 has come to a close for 2018 with the final four sessions ending the CAMS initiative’s already successful year on a high.

In the most recent set of national school holidays, the four events were spread across the east coast of Australia with Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania and Sydney all hosting one each.

Kicking off the final sessions for 2018 was Sandown Raceway in Victoria on 28 September, with Supercars regular Tony D’Alberto guiding the teenagers.

Following on from September’s sold out Sandown session, the program moved up north to the Gold Coast before heading back south to Tasmania.

The final event for 2018 was held at Sydney Motorsport Park with more than 30 teenagers displaying their driving skills under the guidance of professional instructors.

It was another highly successful year for the program, which saw 167 kids take part across all eight sessions, 17 more on last year’s total participation.

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“Jayden thoroughly enjoyed learning from the best instructors he could ask for... it was his very first time behind the wheel and he can't wait to complete a Level 3 course next year.”

While the young drivers themselves took out a lot from the sessions, parents were also impressed with the program’s results and structure, including Sydney parent Lyn Wong.

“Jayden thoroughly enjoyed learning from the best instructors he could ask for, and was super stoked he set the fastest motorkhana time of the day,” Wong said.

“It was fantastic outcome because it was his very first time behind the wheel and now he can't wait to complete a Level 3 course next year.”

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST FOR 2019 With more sessions to be added into 2019’s already busy schedule, parents can express their interest and register their child into the program.

Click here to express your interest for Ricciardo’s Racers in 2019.

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EMERY CLAIMS BACK-TOBACK GT CHAMPIONSHIPS Geoff Emery has produced a sensational victory during the Australian GT Grand Finale in New Zealand to take out back-to-back CAMS Australian GT Championships.

Emery’s Hampton Downs 500 win, alongside Garth Tander in the Valvoline Audi R8 LMS GT3, capped off a remarkable season turnaround, which saw the 55-year-old, claim two round wins in four rounds following a disastrous start to the year.

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"It's massive, Audi Sport Customer Racing Australia have put together an amazing car for me,” Emery said.

"Driving with professionals like Garth, he gets the job done. At the end of the day you try to make minimal mistakes and whoever makes the least number of mistakes, wins.

"There's no doubt we'll celebrate.”

The weekend started poorly for Emery, as both titles rivals in Peter Hackett and Fraser Ross proved too

“At the end of the day... whoever makes the least number of mistakes wins” - Geoff Emery

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strong in qualifying and the Victorian needed both to finish off the podium for any hope to win.

puncture, while Hackett picked up a drive through penalty for his part in the incident.

At lights out in Sunday’s race, a brilliant start from John Martin saw the Porsche 911 pilot race to an early lead, leaving the three title contenders to battle for second place.

A combined effort between Emery and Tander saw the pair pass Martin in the later stages of the race, while Tony D’Alberto finished in third and Hackett in fourth ahead of Ross.

On lap three, Ross and Hackett made contact forcing Ross off the track and to the back of the pack with a

D’Alberto’s podium finish also secured the CAMS Australian Endurance Championship title for the Supercars regular and Max Twigg.

“Achieving your goals is always pretty special, and to win it for Max and Scott Taylor Motorsport is awesome,” D’Alberto said.

"The race was probably a little bit tougher than I expected, but up against some quality guys out there, racing hard, it was what it was meant to be like.

"I am really stoked and really happy.”

Click here for full results from the Laser Plumbing & Electrical Hampton Downs 500.

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WORLD TIME ATTACK SPEEDS INTO SYDNEY

The 2018 World Time Attack Challenge has held another hugely successful outing, which saw both first and multiple-time winners take the top step of their respective podiums.

Brett Dickie capitalised on the early exit of V-Sport Clubsprint leader Stephen Wan and claimed the class victory on his final lap of the day, while Wan eventually settled for second.

“I can’t say enough about everyone that has helped us. It is a fairy tale, I don’t know what else to say, I am speechless,” Dickie said post-event.

“It is a fairy tale, I don’t know what else to say, I am speechless.”

- Brett Dickie

For the second consecutive year and third time in his career, Casmiri secured the Open class with an unbeatable lap time of one minute and 27.750 seconds.

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“We will possibly be coming back next year, we have been running for five years now and I suppose it has taken a lot out of us, a lot of time and a lot of money,” Casmiri said, The weekend’s most emphatic victory went to the Royal Purple Pro Am Class Champion, Kosta Pohorukov, despite crashing his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo and breaking his ribs.

“I am very happy to be here. I am okay, I have a bruised ego, that is about it, the rest of it can be fixed,” Pohorukov explained.

The Royal Purple Pro Class saw Barton Mawer secure the outright fastest time of the weekend with one

minute and 19.8250 seconds, just seven tenths of a second off Sydney Motorsport Park’s official race lap record.

“It is pretty amazing, this has been a long time coming – those who have been following World Time Attack Challenge will know this car is in its fourth year now,” Mawer said.

“I feel great and I would love to come back because I had a lot fun,” Nakamura said.

Click here for the 2018 World Time Attack Challenge full results.

The final event of the weekend saw some of the world’s best drifters take on a makeshift track for the Japan’s Naoki Nakamura enjoyed his World Time Attack Challenge debut in the International Drifting Cup going cup undefeated in his Nissan Silvia S15.

Photo: Linda Mandy

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“I have never won a championship like this, it was so nerve wracking, I never want to win it like that again.”

- Simon Evans Photo: Dirt Comp Magazine

SIMON SEALS SXS IN DRAMATIC FINAL ROUND Simon Evans has been crowned the 2018 DEWALT SXS Australian Champion following a dramatic final round at Broadford, Victoria.

Having occupied top spot for the whole year, Evans’ season stood in the balance ahead of the final round’s Grand Final after crashing out the semi-final and limping to 15th.

With title rivals Brett Comiskey and Stephen Henry both progressing to the last race of the year, Evans was relying on a poor result from both.

Despite leading the field for a majority of the Grand Final race, Henry fell behind Ewan McClue in the final stages after taking the joker lane early.

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Both Toby Price and Cody Crocker passed Henry on the last lap to round out the podium, while Comiskey unable to recover from a difficult start leaving both drivers off the podium, ultimately handing an emotional Evans the title.

“To be the DEWALT SXS Australian Champion is such a huge relief, I am so happy,” Evans laughed.

“It was a really tough event, and to sit there and rely on someone else to get a get result blows you away.

“I have never won a championship like this, it was so nerve wracking, I never want to win it like that again.”

Despite the disappointing ending, both Comiskey and Henry didn’t lose any places in the overall championship, ending the year in second and third respectively.

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Finishing fourth outright was the round winner in McClue, his victory making him the only driver to claim two round wins in the season, the first coming in Queensland.

for the class. Shannon Leach finished on the podium in between the two.

“I was really happy considering the conditions today and how rough it has been it was a good and it was great to get a good result,” McClue said.

The championship’s final round was an memorable outing for the third placed Crocker, with the veteran enjoying a his 47th birthday in style claiming a second consecutive podium finish and the day’s fastest lap time.

“We had two great rounds in the year, and unfortunately in Ballarat, still really good to get two firsts in the season and I am rapt about that.”

The DEWALT SXS Australian Championship is yet to announce their 2019 calendar, with event organisers assessing the current structure.

A third place was enough for Mitch Keyte to take out the SXS Sports Class championship over Tom Evans, while Tim Liston ended the season on a high winning the round

For full results and more information on the championship, click here.

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FHR DEADLINE APPROACHING Rally competitors are reminded that Frontal Head Restraints (FHR) will become compulsory for those taking part in multi-club level events from 1 January, 2019.

“There will be a small cost to competitors to fit this equipment in their vehicle, but ultimately there is no price you can put on your life or that of your co-driver.”

Frontal head restraints are designed to reduce injury by limiting forward head movement during periods of rapid deceleration

CAMS Australian Rally Championship competitor Chris Higgs is also a big supporter of their introduction, following a heavy crash last year.

The changes follow the findings of the recent review into safety in rallying undertaken by the Australian Institute of Motor Sport Safety (AIMSS).

“I ran two years of ARC and never had a crash but then doing a club round is when I had my biggest accident,” Higgs added.

“The benefits of frontal head restraints have been proven in research undertaken throughout the world,” CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca said.

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“Without a doubt in my mind, if we were not wearing neck support (in the form of FHR), we would have probably both broken our necks because it was an instant stop.”

CAMS has put together a FAQ on the introduction of frontal head restraints in lower level rally events, which is available to view here.

Frontal head restraints will also become compulsory at club level events from 1 January, 2020.

CAMS has put together a FAQ on the introduction of frontal head restraints in lower level rally events, which is available to view here.

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The Tarmac Junior Development Program Association enjoyed their third session for 2018 with another solid turnout at Adelaide International Raceway.

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The young drivers will head to Mallala to take place in the Group C class of the Modern Regularity at Mallala on Sunday, 18 November.

With a variety of weather conditions of both sun and rain, the students got their first real taste of driving on a wet and slippery track before heading into the classroom for theory on how to race safe safely.

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SIX ROUND ARC SET FOR 2019 The 2019 CAMS Australian Rally Championship will see Australia’s top rally crews do battle over six exciting rounds on some of the country’s best gravel roads.

The season will kick off with the Forest Rally in Busselton, Western Australia, on 5-7 April. Crews will then head to Canberra for the second round of the Championship on

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the weekend of 10-11 May for the National Capital Rally.

exciting new changes for competitors and crews.

Rally crews will again visit the Apple Isle for Rally Tasmania on 21-23 June following an outstanding debut event in 2018.

The Adelaide Hills Rally, another new and successful event on the scene in 2018, will run as the penultimate round on 20-22 September.

The Eureka Rally will take place in the Ballarat region on 24-25 August, with new organisers sure to bring some

The ARC finale will once again take place at Rally Australia on the Coffs Coast on 15-17 November, coinciding

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CAMS AUSTRALIAN RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 CALENDAR R1, Forest Rally, Busselton, WA 5 - 7 April R2, National Capital Rally, Canberra, ACT 10 - 11 May R3, Rally Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 21 - 23 June R4, Eureka Rally, Ballarat, VIC 24 - 25 August R5, Adelaide Hills Rally, Adelaide Hills, SA 20 - 22 September R6, Rally Australia, Coffs Harbour, NSW 15 - 17 November

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with the final round of the FIA World Rally Championship to give Australia’s best rally crews a chance to mix it with the world’s finest drivers.

CAMS General Manager of Motor Sport Michael Smith said he was looking forward to another action packed season.

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“The depth of talent in the ARC is very promising and the fierce competition at the pointy end of the field has produced some amazing performances in 2018, we look forward to seeing more of that next year,” Smith said.

“I’m also really excited to confirm we have some more changes planned for the Championship’s

structure, which we look forward to announcing around Rally Australia later this year.”

Find out more about the ARC at: rally.com.au

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COFFS COAST SET FOR EXPLOSIVE RALLY FINALE Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

The 2018 Kennards Hire Rally Australia will be a bonanza for motor sport fans, with both the CAMS Australian Rally Championship and FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) winners to be decided later this month.

In the ARC, Eli Evans holds a 57 point lead over Harry Bates, while Steve Glenney, who will be competing in a Skoda for the first time this year, trails Bates by a further eight points. Molly Taylor also remains a slim chance to win her second title in three years.

In the WRC, three drivers are in contention to take the title, over the weekend of the 15-18 November.

While Estonian pilot Ott Tänak is an outside chance to sneak a victory after winning or leading in the past five rallies, the title fight will likely come down to five-time WRC champion Sébastien Ogier and Thierry Neuville, who holds a slender three point lead.

“We’ve been watching the (WRC) championship closely for the past few rounds and hoping the results would fall our way,” Rainsford said.

“Following an incredibly tight finish in the penultimate round in Spain recently, we now know the most dramatic and unpredictable competition in world motorsport will host its thrilling showdown on the Coffs Coast.”

Tickets for Kennards Hire Rally Australia, including a $99 Get Me Everywhere pass with adult access to all stages over three days, are still available online here.

The Kennards Hire Rally Australia is supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW and takes place on the NSW Coffs Coast on 15-18 November.

Rally Australia Chairman Ben Rainsford believed it would be a dream finale for ticketholders.

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RALLY AUSTRALIA MAJOR EVENT ATTRACTIONS 15-18 NOVEMBER THURSDAY-SUNDAY

Pedders Rally Central Service Park (Coffs International Stadium, 7am-7.30pm, free entry)

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Rally Show and Ceremonial Start (Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshores, 4pm, free entry)

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Destination NSW Super Special Stage (Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshores, 2pm-7:30pm, ticket required)

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Raceway Special Stage (Raleigh, first car 9.47am, ticket required) Destination NSW Super Special Stage (Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshores, 2pm-7:30pm, ticket required)

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Wedding Bells Special Stage, finishing at Forests NSW Rally Village with podium presentation (first car 8.40am, ticket required)

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1. SÉBASTIEN OGIER 204pts

1. ELI EVANS 338pts

2. THIERRY NEUVILLE 201pts

2. HARRY BATES 281pts

3. OTT TÄNAK 181pts

3. STEVE GLENNEY 273pts

4. ESAPEKKA LAPPI 110pts

4. MOLLY TAYLOR 260pts

5. JARI-MATTI LATVALA 102pts

5. ADRIAN COPPIN 189pts

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JOIN THE OFFICIALS FAMILY FOR 2018 Want to have the best seat in the house when world’s best rally drivers take on the Coffs Coast next month for the Kennards Hire Rally Australia?

Motor sport enthusiasts from around the country are encouraged to get involved as an official for the international event, with more than 1500 volunteers needed to put on the successful event.

There are also entry-level roles available which do not require previous experience or training, with anyone with a passion for motor sport welcome to be part of the Coffs Coast officials’ family.

Click here to be register as an official at Rally Australia.

While travel and accommodation will not be covered, a variety of other goods and services will be offered to volunteering officials such as

merchandise, vouchers and a pass to an exclusive after party following the event.

Every official taking part in the fourday event will also be in the running for special prizes on offer including flights, accommodation and entry to the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix 2019, as well as signed memorabilia from some of the world’s best rally drivers.

This year’s rally will be the seventh time the Coffs Coast has hosted a round in the WRC, with the New South Wales coastal town first holding the event in 2011.

It will be a dramatic climax to the WRC, as only eight points separate the top-two drivers in Thierry Neuville from Belgium and Frenchman Sébastien Ogier, with the championship certain to be determined down under.

It won’t just be the WRC tight fight taking place, which will be decided, with Australia’s best rally drivers also competing in their final for the CAMS Australian Rally Championship.

Eli Evans currently leads the ARC after taking out three rounds throughout the year, while Harry Bates and Steve Glenney are also in with a chance to claim the championship.

The 2018 Kennards Hire Rally Australia takes place around the scenic roads of the Coffs Coast on 15 – 18 November.

To be part of the 2018 Kennards Hire Rally Australia, email officials@rallyaustralia.com.au or click here.

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JUNIORS AND LADIES SHINE IN DENISE GOSDEN MEMORIAL The CAMS Club Development Program funded Denise Gosden Memorial Ladies & Juniors Wynarka Enduro took place last month with up to eight drivers taking part in the Summit Racing Team Car Club hosted event.

With three juniors and five women competing in teams entered from Broken Hill, Warrnambool and Sydney, the off road event saw competitors tackle 12 laps of a nine kilometre course with prize money on the line.

While New South Welshman Lachlan Turley managed to secure a tight three-minute victory over Victorian Lynda Miller, only 20 seconds separated third and fourth, with Lauren Andrews enjoying her off road debut with a podium finish over Kimberley Hille.

Rounding out the remaining four spots was Jarrah Taylor in fifth followed by Millie Vanderwoude, Shaydon Witmitz and Tanya Wales.

“I was nervous when I first said yes to racing, but I was going to have to drive it eventually so I wasn’t that nervous in the end,” Vanderwoude said.

“I’ve navigated for both dad and mum many times in the past, so when presented with the opportunity to drive myself I wanted to do it because of the support from friends and family and I wanted to make them proud.

“My favourite part of Wynarka has always been pedal to the metal straight or any of the good jumps but it was really nice moment when I finished and everyone was there taking photos with me.

“I also enjoyed when I found out that my highest speed during the race was 137km/h, so I am looking forward to competing again and then eventually get enough experience race at a club event.”

Like Andrews, the Wynarka Enduro was Vanderwoude’s first ever race, with the inexperienced teenager only getting behind the wheel of her Holden Colorado a week earlier.

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STATE ELECTION UPDATES HUMBLED ROWLEY ELECTED IN WA

Tracey Rowley was officially elected as the new Western Australia State Council Chair earlier this month, replacing Thomas Benson at the helm.

While Rowley’s appointment makes her the first woman to hold the position in living memory, her experience within motor sport justifies the selection.

The East-Perth based Chair-elect has served a number of years on the Australian Officials Commission and the Western Australian Officiating panel, as well as many years as an Event Assessor and holding high level roles at national race meetings.

Rowley was not the only State Executive position to be decided upon during the meeting, with current State Council Deputy Chair David Moir re-elected for another three-year term.

Other three-year state panel elections to be held saw Danielle Meyn voted as State Officiating Panel Chair, Scott Bennett as WA Motorkhana Panel Chair and David Percival as Off Road Panel Chair.

QUEENSLAND CONFIDENT WITH CURRENT EXECUTIVE The Queensland State Council have re-elected four current members to continue for a further three years.

Gill, with Michelle Van Der Wilk voted into the panel as the new member.

Paul Woodward will retain his position as Queensland State Council Chairman and Paul Overell will continue as Deputy Chairman, while Chris McMahon and Bruce Nicol keep their positions as State Council Executive Members.

The Queensland State Council is looking to fill positions available in the Scrutineering Advisory Panel and Auto Test Advisory Panel.

With the State Executive remaining the same, there were some additions to the Rally Advisory Panel following the resignation of Shaun

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GOWERS REELECTED IN VICTORIA The Victorian State Council has confirmed its Office Bearers for the period between 2019 – 2021.

A full three-year term was confirmed for State Executive Members Peter Valentine and Bruce Astbury.

Norman Gowers’ position as the Elected Director for Victoria was confirmed, with Jess Harper also remaining in the position of State Council Chairperson. Graeme Williams was elected to the position of Deputy State Council Chairperson.

Noel Tippett, Peter Bready and Michael Holloway were confirmed for a two-year term, and David Bellenger for a one-year term.

A casual vacancy for a seventh Executive Member position will remain open for one year.

STABILITY IN NSW AND ACT Jon Thomson will continue as the NSW/ACT State Council Chairman for 2019 after being re-elected during a recent NSW/ACT State Council meeting.

Thomson’s main achievements have been evident through his work with a variety of panels to make motor sport simpler and more attractive for competitors and organisers, particularly in rallying.

He has also championed the mission of gaining more motor sport facilities in New South Wales with direct involvement as a board member of the proposed CASAR Park Circuit.

Evan Jones will continue his role as a member of the State Executive in the Deputy Chairman role for 2019, while Ian Williams and Nicholas Nikiforoff were also ratified to continue as State Executive members for a further three years.

The State Panels as elected by the State Council are expected to remain relatively stable as the respective chairs enter the second year of a three-year appointment.

The first face-to-face State Council meeting for 2019 is scheduled for Saturday, 9 February and is open to all State Delegates of CAMS affiliated car clubs.

WAMS PACKS RUNNING OUT Show your support for Women of Australian Motor Sport with the WAMS merchandise pack.

Jump on the CAMS Shop to purchase one of the few pack remaining.

Your pack includes the limited edition WAMS supporters’ cap, a branded water bottle and specially-designed key ring,

along with two WAMS stickers.

Your pack is delivered in a handy, re-usable WAMS satchel.

Your purchase of this pack will support WAMS programs and initiatives to increase female participation in all disciplines and positions within motor sport in Australia.

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SANDOWN READY FOR SOME HISTORY More than 300 competitors are expected to head to the Iconic Sandown Raceway later this month for the popular Historic Sandown.

From modern categories including Hyundai Excels and Formula 5000 to the classic Historic Touring Cars, there will be plenty of action from a variety of categories across two-action packed days.

Qualifying will begin on Saturday morning before the first race takes place later in the afternoon. Another full day of racing on Sunday will wrap up the weekend.

While there will be a plethora of action on track to keep spectators on the edge of their seats across both days, there are also plenty of displays available for motor sport enthusiasts to get up close and personal with up to 800 cars on show.

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With the event having more than 20 years experience celebrating historic and modern cars, Clerk of Course, David Vernall believes it’s an experience that should be not be missed.

“It’s probably the second biggest historic race meeting in Australia, behind only the Phillip Island Historics,” Vernall said.

“The event has a lot of credit there because we have been running for such a long time and it always attracts a terrific field.”

The Historic Sandown takes place at Sandown Raceway in Victoria on 9 11 November.

For more information on the Historic Sandowns, click here.

THE CATEGORIES • Regularity • Hyundai Excels • C & A Touring Cars • Historic Touring Cars Division 1 • Formula 5000 • Groups PQR Racing, Q & R Sports • Historic Touring Cars Division 2 • Formula Ford 15 mins 11:35 am 9 Groups M, O, Sports, Racing & Inv • MG & invited British Sports Cars • Groups J, K, Lb & Formula Vee • Groups Sa, Sb, Sc

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DRIVE DAYS END 2018 WITH RECORD It’s been a highly successful year for the popular Charity Driver Days with more than $450,000 being raised in 2018, with up to $150,000 donated on the final day in Phillip Island.

This year has seen a mixture of both road and race cars cover more than 1000km across iconic Victorian locations such as Melbourne, Flinders, Yarra Valley and Phillip Island.

The total amount donated following a whirlwind 48 hours at the Island saw a new funding record broken, as the money was split across a variety of charities including Challenge, Learning for Life and the LaManna Research Legacy Foundation.

Charity Drive Days founder Greg LaManna was extremely thrilled and proud with the money raised for the cause.

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TOTAL FUNDING BREAKDOWN Challenge - supporting kids with cancer $300,000

“We should all be proud of our collective achievement for 2018,” LaManna said in an open letter to all contributors.

Learning For Life - helping children with autism

“To our existing beneficiaries we value what you do and to our new beneficiaries it is a privilege to help you and we will continue to do better than our best.

$20,000

“Thank you to all our sponsors and supporters of Charity Drive Days, together we help more and we can hardly wait for 2019.”

$30,000

Solve - disability solutions LaManna Research Legacy Foundation $20,000

Building Hope - Mental Health Support $20,000

Berry Street - Scholarship for Kate $60,000

For more information on Charity Drive Days, click here.

Total net distribution for 2018 $450,000

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A WHIRLWIND 2018 FOR THE NATIONALS It’s been a whirlwind year for the Shannons Nationals in 2018, with a host of dramatic endings, humble beginnings and historic moments all forming the year that was.

After the Nationals visited six circuits for six rounds across four states, Speed Read crunches some of the numbers that made up such a successful year.

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Across a variety of both endurance and sprint races, a mammoth 2039 competitive laps were completed at the Nationals.

The circuit to witness the most laps was Sandown Raceway in round two, with five categories completing 432 laps. Competitors only completed 258 laps at the next round in Phillip Island, making it the shortest for the year.

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Officials are the heartbeat of motor sport and with an average of 150 officials taking part across the six Shannons Nationals, it’s no wonder each event was considered a success.

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Some of the best drivers in Australia competed at the Nationals at one point in 2018, making up the sensational 685 cars competing at the six rounds.

It should be no surprise that round one’s historic opening of the Bend Motorsport Park in April saw the largest competitor entry list with 176 cars across the seven categories.

Queensland Raceway was the next highest with 121 entries, while Sandown rounded out the top three with 117.

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Sandown and Queensland Raceway may not have had the most cars competing across the whole weekend, but both tracks boasted the most cars in a singular category thanks to Australian Production Cars (APC) Sandown took top honours with 48 cars entered in the APC, which included a variety of New South Wales state production cars, while the popular Fight in the Night at Ipswich saw 36 cars entered.

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The 2018 Shannons Nationals saw a good amount of diversity when it came to entertainment, as 15 categories took part in the six rounds.

A mixture of both regular and onceoff categories appeared with seven categories attending for one round and eight categories, including the Porsche Michelin GT3 Cup Challenge taking part in every round, made regular appearances throughout the year.

The first winner was Nick Kelly who took out the CAMS Australian GT Trophy Series at Winton Motor Raceway.

The final round at Sydney Motorsport Park saw Kim Burke claim his first Radical Australia Cup and Simon Fallon take out the Porsche Michelin GT3 Cup Challenge in the last race.

One of the most anticipated events of 2018 was always going to be the official opening of The Bend Motorsport Park.

The Shannons Nationals’ opening round in April had the honour of being the first first-ever motor sport event to utilise the brand new world-class facilities. The event was so successful that the Nationals will return to Tailem Bend twice in 2019.

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With so many categories competing, there was always going to be some drama to occur and three titles were decided at the Nationals towards the back end of the year.

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After a hugely successful year at the Nationals, the 2019 schedule has been released with seven rounds to take place.

Round 1: Sydney Motorsport Park, 17-19 May Round 2: Phillip Island, 6-9 June Round 3: The Bend Motorsport Park, 12-14 July Round 4: Queensland Raceway, 2-4 August Round 5: Winton, 31 August-1 September Round 6: Sandown, 20-22 September Round 7: The Bend Motorsport Park, 15-17 November

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CLEMENTS ON TRACK FOR IMPROVED TITLE Talented driver Jason Clements is within touching distance of an Improved Production Cars Queensland title, with only one round at Morgan Park remaining in the series.

Clements currently sits on top of the over 2-litre series standings on 266 points, 12 points ahead of his closest rival and defending national under 2-litre champion David Waldon, while Rod Lynch rounds out the top 3 with 199 points.

Despite the title fight likely to go down the wire, Clements has no expectations for a victory, with the veteran content on just having fun.

"I'm just heading into Morgan Park to have a good time and enjoy the racing. I've learnt not to expect anything in motor sport as anything can, and does happen,” Clements said.

It’s been a long journey for the 44-year-old who began karting when he was just 15, after a fascination for machinery, cars and bikes inspired a second-hand kart purchase.

2, which paved the way for a well deserved Queensland championship and CAMS Driver Award three years later.

Clements’ next career stop saw him in Formula Atlantic before making another move to Improved Production Cars in 2006.

Starting out his new career behind the wheel of a Toyota AE86, Clements was offered to drive in fellow competitor Justin Wade’s BMW E36 M3, which he has since purchased and runs himself.

“I just love driving race cars, but I would have to say my current car, the BMW E36 is my favourite though” Clements added.

“Iain Williamson from MoTec Queensland and Masterson Motorsport, my son Kyler and I have put so much effort into the car setup to make it what it is. We are always changing it and always improving it.”

The final round of the Improved Production Cars Queensland series will take place at Morgan Park on 17 – 18 November.

“I'm just heading into Morgan Park to have a good time... I've learnt not to expect anything in motorsport as anything can, and does happen” - Jason Clements

Following a successful round in the 1995 CIK Kart World Titles, the New South Welshman was offered an opportunity to drive in Formula 50

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