SPEED READ FEBRUARY 2017
W H AT ’ S I N STO R E FO R 2 01 7 ?
R IS K COMMI TTEE ARRI VES
TRAC K STORI ES
Get ready for one of the biggest years of Australian motor sport yet.
In late 2016, the Board of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport established a Risk Committee.
Read motor sport tales from photographers, officials and car clubs across Australia.
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W H AT ’S IN STORE FOR 201 7? Get ready for one of the biggest years in motor sport yet…
CA MS C L UB C H A L L E NG E Australia’s newest Challenge has arrived! Hosted by CAMS, Club Challenge Australia is unlike any other motor sport event, where sporting car clubs enter a team of five and compete against other clubs for prizes. Clubs can race against class records, and the results are determined by your best time, which is then divided by the record and then multiplied by 100 to give a percentage. The team with the lowest percentage at the end of the event will be the winner. The top three teams from the day take home a cash prize for their club. To get involved in an event near you, head to the CAMS Events page on Facebook.
CA MS AU S T RA L IA N R A LLY C H A M P I O NSH I P Entries have officially opened for the first round of the CAMS Australian Rally Championship, the Eureka Rally. The championship returns to the Ballarat region after a three-decade absence from the Victorian town. While entries are open for the first round, CAMS also discounted the registration fee for competitor’s racing in this year’s season, halving the original fee. The championship has also announced a new tyre supplier and partner, welcoming MRF Tyres to the category. ARC competitors will kick off their season on 17 March in Victoria. CAMS Speed Read • 4
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R ICCIA RDO ’S RAC E RS Keep an eye out for the Ricciardo’s Racers Junior Drive Days this year, as they make their way around Australia for the third year running. Dates are yet to be confirmed but the drive days will be heading to all corners of the country, including sessions at Hidden Valley, Mallala, Barbagallo, Norwell, Sandown, Sydney Motorsport Park and Symmons Plains. In 2017 there were also be ‘Advanced’ sessions, for drivers who have participated in previous Ricciardo’s Racers Junior Drive Days. The clinics are open to anyone between the ages of 12 and 17 years old, providing participants with an introduction to motor sport. If you are interested in participating at one of the Ricciardo’s Racers Junior Drive Days near you, please express your interest through development@cams.com.au
KAR TING AUS T RA L IA The racing season for karters around the country has already kicked off. In late January the first round of the Rotax Pro Tour was held at the Todd Road circuit in Melbourne, with over 150 competitors attending the first round of the season. While the Pro Tour had its first round and the Australian Kart Championship is yet to begin, the annual Ladies Trophy and Summer Cup took place in Lithgow, with women from around Australia racing for pink-plate glory. The first leg of the SP Tools Junior Sprockets program was completed in Tasmania, with young steerers eager to increase their racing skills before they contest in a race meeting.
SHANNO N S N AT ION A LS The Shannons Nationals returns this season with a nineround calendar, expanding from last year. The new events include rounds at Morgan Park and Wakefield Park, which will both run as two-day ‘lite’ events. In total seven circuits will line-up on the Nationals schedule in 2017, creating a wider variety for racers competing at the rounds this year. Categories will be announced shortly, with the season to begin at Sandown in April.
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R I S K COM M I T T E E
R I SK COMMIT T EE A RRIVES In late 2016, the Board of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport established a Risk Committee.
The creation of the Committee is in keeping with
“I have a passion for improving safety with a specific
good governance and a reflection of the commitment
interest in vehicle and road safety, and I look forward to
by CAMS to be the only non-for-profit government
bringing this passion and experience to CAMS.”
recognised sanctioning body committed to risk
Tinsley, who has worked as a safety professional and
management and safety in motor sport.
leader Australia-wide, says she is enthusiastic about
Recent appointees, Merrilyn Tinsley and Melanie
making the sport safer for everyone to enjoy.
Gordon, add to the level of experience and expertise provided by Alan Evans and Terry Atkinson, the CAMS Board members who also sit on the newly created Committee.
“What excites me the most is the challenge to get the balance between maintaining a high standard of safety across the many forms of racing while preserving the ability of the sport to continue to get people excited
Tinsley and Gordon are two exceptional leaders
about participating and coming out to watch,” Tinsley
within their own right, and join CAMS with extensive
said.
experience and knowledge in safety and risk
“We need to create the clever balance so we don’t
management.
detract from the essence of what motor sport is, which
Gordon, who was the Senior Safety Manager for BHP Billiton globally, is set to work with the Committee in creating and overseeing a risk management system that will benefit all CAMS members.
is one of the most exhilarating sights in the world.” The composition of the new Committee reflects the need to stay abreast of all developments in risk management and safety, and is further enhanced by
“I’m excited to work with the other members of the
the soon to be announced appointment of a Risk and
CAMS Risk Committee to embed a best-in-class Risk
Compliance Manager.
Management system, which can be shared with our sister motor sport organisations around the world,” Gordon said.
CAMS takes safety extremely seriously, and is also the only sanctioning body in four-wheeled motor sport that has a structured system for training and recognising
“I’m looking forward to becoming part of the CAMS team and working with some new people with different backgrounds and experience, and to improve the risk management practices in the motor sport industry—and
officials, as well as regularly conducting safety reviews. Click here to view profiles on Merrilyn and Melanie on the CAMS website
ultimately make it safer for everyone.” CAMS Speed Read • 6
R I S K COM M I T T E E
AB O U T T HE RISK COM M I T T EE MEMBERS M ERRIL Y N T IN S L E Y Merrilyn joins the CAMS Risk Committee with a passion to ensure leadership understands the need to get the balance right between reducing incidents and making sure critical risks are properly understood, owned and controlled. Merrilyn also recently introduced a Safety Psychology program into the Australian business of BAE, which is designed to allow participants to take control and responsibility for their safety decisions so they can continue to do the things they enjoy outside of work.
ME L A NIE G O RDO N Melanie has had a very successful career in the resources and mining sector with more than 15 years’ experience working in open-cut mines, underground mines, processing plants and water infrastructure. She has led teams of up to 170 people in the fields of maintenance, projects, engineering, operations, safety management and business improvement.
T ERRY ATKIN S O N Terry has been on the CAMS Board since 2014, and started in motor sport as a Flag Marshal at Symmons Plains in the early ‘70s. His practical knowledge and experience in motor sport over many years made him an ideal Board member to take up a role on the Committee.
A L A N E VA N S Alan has been a CAMS Board member since 2009, and has also served as the Australian Mobility Club delegate to the FIA. Alan is still an active CAMS participant, but more importantly has an extensive understanding of risk management and safety gained from his outstanding professional background combined with his long history as a competitor and official.
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D E V E L OP M E N T
B ALL AR AT MOTOR SPORT HUB GATHERS MOMENT UM Ballarat’s search for the location of a new permanent motor sport facility is well underway.
The City of Ballarat has revealed that it has short-
CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca is continuing to lobby all
listed potential sites around the region for potential
levels of government for motor sport development
development of a motor sport hub.
projects, with Ballarat being one of several potential plans across Australia.
The City of Ballarat’s Director of Community Development, Neville Ivey, told The Courier that Council
“It is our view that Victoria is screaming out for another
had completed a feasibility plan and established a
world class track and with established tracks in both
working group for the project.
the north and south, the logical place for our next track
Expected to cost approximately $35 million to develop, securing funding from state and federal government is key to ensure delivery of the project.
proposal document in 2016. “Motor sport ticks a number of boxes, from event
“We continue to lobby in order to source the necessary funds which would enable the commence with this project,” Ivey told The Courier.
significance, to economic impact, to community engagement, so we would encourage the State and Federal Governments to support this significant regional project that will deliver benefits to both Ballarat and
“There is an opportunity for this to be of national significance and therefore the cost, in terms of this facility, is entirely dependent on funding.” The Ballarat hub anticipates to cater for such disciplines as circuit, autocross, khanacross, karting, speedway and drag racing.
is the west,” Arocca said after the Council passed the
Victoria 365 days a year,” Arocca said. Motor sport in Australia is a significant generator of economic activity, stimulus to the economy, and as an employer and creator of jobs. A recent Ernst & Young report found that, in 2013, Australian motor sport generated $2.7 billion in direct industry output and 16,181 direct jobs.
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BAT H UR S T 1 2 H OUR
T HE AUST RA LIA N TOU RIST T ROPHY RET URNS This year’s Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour will feature the addition of some extraordinary silverware.
We’re certain the competitors at the Bathurst 12
It was first awarded in 1956 and annually from 1958,
Hour will be eyeing off the Australian Tourist Trophy,
until the introduction of the Australian Sports Car
considering their names could be engraved alongside
Championship in 1969.
the likes of Stirling Moss, Bib Stillwell, Ian Geoghegan, Frank Matich and Allan Simonsen.
After a brief break the trophy was reinstituted in 1975 and was then restricted to Production Sports Cars for
The Australian Tourist Trophy will make its return to the Australian motor sport landscape in 2017, being awarded to the winners of the Bathurst 12 Hour for the very first time.
the first time. A year later the Production Sports Cars were contesting under the Australian Sports Car Championship, the Australian Tourist Trophy once again became a contest
CAMS General Manager Michael Smith said that
for purpose-built Group A Sports Cars, until the trophy
awarding the trophy to the winners of the Bathurst 12
was once again discontinued in 1979.
Hour was a good first, given the previous history of the award.
After a 27-year sabbatical, the Australian Tourist Trophy made its return in 2007, going to the winner of the
“The Bathurst 12 Hour is increasingly attracting some of the best drivers in Australia and from around the world, increasing the prestige of the event year on year,” Smith said.
Sandown GT Classic. From 2009, the trophy was then awarded to the driver who accumulated the most outright points at specific rounds of the Australian GT Championship.
“The Australian Tourist Trophy’s strong sports car history made it an appropriate fit with the Bathurst 12 Hour event, with future winners joining the likes of past Australian Tourist Trophy recipients Stirling Moss, Bib Stillwell and Frank Matich.” The trophy is a CAMS sanctioned award, originally contested between 1956 and 1979 by sports cars.
The trophy was last presented to Christopher Mies in 2015, and after a motor sport review from CAMS it was decided that from 2017 onwards it would be awarded to the winners of the Bathurst 12 Hour. This year’s Bathurst 12 Hour kicks off on 3 February at the Mount Panorama circuit.
P R E V I OUS AUST R AL IAN TOURIST TROPHY WINNERS 1956 Stirling Moss
1964 Frank Matich
1977 Ian Geoghegan
2010 David Wall
1958 David McKay
1965 Ian Geoghegan
1978 Greg Doidge
2011 Mark Eddy
1959 Ron Phillips
1966 Frank Matich
1979 Paul Gibson
2012 Peter Hackett
1960 Derek Jolly
1967 Frank Matich
2014 Richard Muscat
1961 Bib Stillwell
1968 Frank Matich
2007 Allan Simonsen/Tim Leahey
1962 Bib Stillwell
1975 Peter Warren
1963 Ian Geoghegan
1976 Stuart Kostera
2008 Allan Simonsen/Nick O’Halloran 2009 David Wall
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2015 Christopher Mies
OFFI CI A L S
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JOHN CR E A N
New South Wales
The V8 Utes had a bit of a push and shove approaching Turn 2 at Bathurst on the Saturday afternoon, which was the day ‘Jesus’ nearly ran me over. The driver Andrew Fisher was okay, and the car rolled off the track near the access area where we stood. The race then continued, and when the medical car came to pick him up I asked if he was all right and he said, ‘all good, catch ya next time!’ He tried to see me again twice at the Gold Coast into the tyres at Turn 11.
ST EVE CO L L IE R
Victoria
In 1997 while marshalling at Oulton Park in Cheshire in the UK, myself and a mate Mike talked about and agreed that we would one day work at the Bathurst 1000. In 2006 I moved to New Zealand and thought that this opportunity would not become a reality, so I was overjoyed when Mike contacted me in December 2015 to say he wanted to come to work at the ‘Great Race’ the following year. My 50th birthday was also in December and my wife—on hearing that Mike wanted to come over—gave me the flights as a birthday present. On arrival at documentation I met up with Mike, who at that point I had not seen for a number of years had become a reality. The crew very kindly invited us to camp with them and together with the fantastic welcome we received from the entire Aussie officials team we had a great weekend. I was in pitlane and Mike worked at four flag points over the weekend. This was a once in a lifetime experience where the trip was 19 years in the planning, and it finally became a reality. CAMS Speed Read • 10
MEDIA
ACCR E DIT ED MEDIA PRO FI LE: JA KE BURGESS We caught up with Northern Territorian photographer Jake Burgess and found out what got him involved in motor sport.
Profession: Photographer with 0-100 Photography
town gets behind the event and really create a great
Years working in media: Four
environment!
CAMS level: Silver
What’s your most memorable moment from the
Why do you love working in the media at motor sport events?
track? Being involved in media has led me to travel to several
I enjoy creating and portraying creative images for
iconic race tracks around Australia. My most memorable
motor sport enthusiasts to enjoy. I also enjoy the
moment would be travelling to Phillip Island for the first
relationships you build with likeminded people at
time in 2016 and being able to capture images with
various events.
such a fantastic backdrop!
What got you involved in motor sport?
Are you involved in motor sport outside of media?
From a young age I’ve had a passion and a love for cars
In my spare time I am involved in Improved Production
and motor sport. In 2012 my brother began teaching
racing in the Northern Territory. In 2016 I competed at
me photography at a local Supercars round in Darwin—
Hidden Valley in the support category to the Supercars.
from there I joined my two passions together and
This year I have upgraded to a LS1 VH Commodore,
created my photography adventure!
competing in the Over 2.0 Litre category in the IPRANT Championship.
What’s your favourite event? It’s a tough one, but being from Darwin I would have to say the Supercars at Hidden Valley Raceway. The whole
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I N T E R N AT I ON A L
RANDLE MA KES HIS MA RK I N NEW ZEA L A ND Young racer Thomas Randle has become the first Australian in 42 years to win New Zealand’s most prestigious motor racing trophy.
After much promise in the opening two rounds of
Randle had to cope with the pressure of two safety
the Toyota Racing Series, Thomas Randle has broken
car periods, the second when series leader Richard
through to etch his name on the New Zealand Motor
Verschoor clipped the back of Marcus Armstrong’s car.
Cup.
The Christchurch driver was forced out with damaged
In doing so he set a little bit of history, becoming the
rear suspension, while the Dutch teenager restarted
first Australian in 42 years to win the most prestigious
18th from the pit lane after changing a damaged front
trophy in New Zealand motor racing.
wing.
The last successful driver from across the Tasman was
Fellow Australians and former Australian Formula 4
Warwick Brown, who won the New Zealand Grand Prix
colleagues Luis Leeds and Harry Hayek finished the 20
at Pukekohe in 1975.
lap Cup race at Hampton Downs in sixth and eighth
The most famous Australian name on the solid silver
places respectively.
trophy is former triple World Champion, Sir Jack
Randle sits 2nd in the overall standings behind leader
Brabham, who won it three times at Ardmore in 1958,
Verschoor, with two more rounds to be held at Taupo
’60 and ’61.
and Manfeild.
“It’s unreal. I’ve dreamed about this,” Randle said.
After competing in the 2016 BRDC British Formula 3
“And it’s a relief. I’ve been fast for the last two weekends.”
Championship, the 20-year-old BRDC Rising Star will soon return to Europe to race in the British LMP3 Cup Championship throughout 2017. CAMS Speed Read • 13
T I M E AT TACK
BE ST EVE R WTAC NOMINAT ED AS E VENT OF 201 6 The 2016 World Time Attack Challenge has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Sport NSW 2016 Awards.
With the 2016 World Time Attack Challenge dubbed
so dearly, from volunteering through to the highest level
as the best ever in the event’s history, it has been dually
of achievement.”
recognised as a finalist in the Sport NSW 2016 Awards.
The awards ceremony will be held at Navarra Venue’s
Nominated as Event of the Year, the event is joined
Curzon Hall in Marsfield on Thursday 23 February 2017.
by other NSW sporting events across Australian rules
Tickets are available on the Sport NSW website at www.
football, rugby union, netball, goalball and table tennis.
sportnsw.com.au
The awards are conducted by Sport NSW and Chief
WTAC comprises of international time attack racing,
Executive Officer Darren Simpson said the ceremony
drifting, stunt driving, alongside hosting Australia’s
in February is a unique opportunity to celebrate NSW
largest outdoor car show. The event also attracts
sporting achievements of 2016.
competitors and spectators across the world, and is live-
“The NSW Sports Awards provide us the platform to
streamed to over 40 nations.
recognise the outstanding accomplishments in so many
The 2017 edition of World Time Attack Challenge has
different areas of sport in NSW,” Simpson said.
been confirmed for October 13–14 at Sydney Motorsport
“It is truly a night for the sporting community to unite
Park.
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201 6 STAT E AWA RDS Congratulations to all of the champions, milestones and award winners at the recent State Award dinners around Australia. South Australia, Queensland and Tasmania will celebrate their 2016 season later this February.
N ew S outh Wa le s / Au s tra li a n C a pi t a l Te r r i t o r y CAMS Service Star: Garrett (Garry) Coleman
First year as an established club:
NSW Supersports Championship
CAMS Service Award: Bryan Miller
Central Coast Cars and Coffee Inc.
Outright: Darren Barlow
CAMS Service Award: Bob Welsh
Historic Rally Club of NSW and ACT Inc.
Class One: Chris Sutton
NSW/ACT State Official of the Year: Phil Thornburn
Alpine Alfisti Association of Australia Inc.
Class Three: Neale Muston
3. Marcel Zalloua
Young Official of the Year: Matthew Nikiforoff
Southern 7’s Inc.
Burson Future Star Award: Lachlan Gibbons
NSW Production Touring Championship
NSW Championship winners
NSW Formula Race Cars Championship
Colin Bond Medal: Darren Barlow Coral Taylor Award: Joanne Bell NSW Event of the Year: 2015 Australian Supersprint Championship (NSW Road Racing Club)
NSW Rally Championship Driver:
Class Two: Darren Barlow
Winner: Nathan Gotch Runner-up: Andrew Wlodek Class winner: Lawrence Katsidis
1. Nathan Quinn
Class runner-up: Nathan Gotch
2. Peter Roberts 3. Tony Sullens
NSW Production Sports Championship 1. Tadros Zalloua 2. Glenn Townsend
1. Matthew Holt 2. Blake Aubin 3. Chris Reeves NSW Sports Sedan Championship 1. Birol Cetin
Co-Driver:
NSW HQ Holden Racing Championship
1. Andrew Crowley
1. Brett Osborn
3. Simon Copping
2. Katie Fletcher
2. John Baxter
3. Eoin Moynihan
3. Scott Cameron
60 years: Manly Warringah Sporting Car Club Ltd
NSW Supersprint Championship
60 years: Kempsey Sporting Car Club Incorporated
Type 1: Scott McKune
NSW Improved Production Over 2 Litre Championship
50 years: New England Sporting Car Club Incorporated
Type 2: Luke Kovacic Type 3: William Fercher
Kevin Bartlett Award: Nathan Gotch Club milestones
50 years: Coffs Harbour and District Sporting Car Club 50 years: Westlakes Automobile Club Incorporated 40 years: Albury Wodonga Morris Minor Car Club 40 years: MG Car Club Canberra
1. Peter Ingram
Type 4: Richard Perini Type 5: Marek Tomaszewski Type 6: Mathew Wootten Type SV: Roger Heard Club Champion: Mazda MX-5 Club of New South Wales
40 years: The Combined Ford Clubs of NSW
NSW Hill Climb Championship
30 years: Hunter Valley Off Road Racing Association
2. Doug Barry
1. Dean Tighe
2. John McKenzie 3. Michael King NSW Improved Production Under 2 Litre Championship 1. Mat Harris 2. Peter Foote 3. Ian Price NSW Superkart Championship 1. Alan Dodge
3. Darren Read
2. Leigh Grant
NSW Formula Vee 1600 Championship
NSW Formula Ford Championship
1. Michael Kinsella
1. Jett Bennett
2. Ryan Reynolds
2. Lachlan Gibbons
3. Dylan Thomas
3. Jake Donaldson
NSW Formula Vee 1200 Championship
NSW Formula Ford 1600 Championship
Dubbo Vehicle Restorers Club Inc.
1. Ray Cripps
1. Aaron Grech
Australian Pulsar Racing Association Limited
2. Bernie Cannon
2. Simon Hodges
3. Geoff Bassingthwaighte
3. Daniel Holihan
20 years: Morris Minor Picnic Club 10 years: American Muscle Car Club of Australia 10 years: Group S Racing Association 10 years: Historic Formula Vee Association of Australia 10 years: NSW Commodore Owners Club First year as an affiliated club:
BMW Car Club Canberra Inc.
3. Wayne Horswell
Moss Vale Vintage Vehicle Club Inc. Hastings Old Holdens Car Club of NSW Inc.
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2. Steven Lacey
NSW Off Road Championship Driver Pro Buggy: Glenn Hoffman Driver Pro Lite Buggy: Derek Rose Driver Super 1650 Buggy: Mark Cowie Driver Sportsman Buggy: Greg Barron Driver Extreme 2WD: Luke Kenyon Driver Superlite: Greg Campbell Driver Production 4WD: Drew Corcoran Driver Extreme 4WD: Ian Cotton
S TAT E AWA R D S
Western Au s tra lia Club Milestones 63 years: WA Sporting Car Club 52 years: Mini Car Club 51 years: Light Car Club 46 years: Ascot Motor Club Inc 45 years: Nissan Car Club of WA 45 years: Competition Drivers Club of WA 30 years: Vintage Sports Car Club of WA 29 years: Western Desert Racers 27 years: Jaguar Car Club of WA 26 years: Porsche Club of WA WA Off Road State Championship 1st Outright Driver: Brett Smith 1st Outright Co-Driver: Arron Smithson 2nd Outright Driver: Brad Cooper 2nd Outright Co-Driver: David Turner 3rd Outright Driver: Ben Armstrong 3rd Outright Co-Driver: Curt Elphinstone Pro Buggy Driver: Brad Cooper Pro Buggy Co-Driver: David Turner Pro Lite Buggy Driver: Brett Smith Pro Lite Buggy Co-Driver: Deanna Smith Super 1650 Buggy Driver: Aaron Dark Super 1650 Buggy Co-Driver: Robert Dark Extreme 2WD Driver: Greg Pickersgill Extreme 2WD Co-Driver: Greg Finlay Performance 2WD Driver: Jordan Russell Performance 2WD Co-Driver: Nathan Russell Super Lite UTV Driver: Brad Close Super Lite UTV Co-Driver: Celeb Close Production 4WD Driver: Ben Armstrong Production 4WD Co-Driver: David Turner Extreme 4WD Driver: Russell Cullen Extreme 4WD Co-Driver: Jade Armstrong
WA State Motor Racing Championship
Motorkhana
Equal 1st 2WD Challenge Driver: Neil Trethowen
Formula 1000: Alexander Barboutis
Champion 1st Outright: Scott Bennett
Formula Ford Gold State Championship: Samuel Dicker
Champion 2nd Outright: Jim Newell
Formula Ford Silver Star State Championship: Andrew Goldie
Champion 3rd Outright: William Bennett
Rookie Award Co-Driver: Damon Keltie
Formula Classic: Michael Henderson
Motorkhana Ladies Champion: Samara Love
1st Clubman Outright Driver: Dene Courtis
Formula Vee 1200cc: Franz Esterbauer
Motorkhana Junior Champion: Ethan Andersson
1st Clubman Outright Co-Driver: Tracey Rattenbury
Formula Vee 1600cc: David Caisley
1st Class A: David Elliott
HQ Holdens: Marc Watkins
2nd Class A: Ethan Andersson
2nd Clubman Outright Driver: Carl Rattenbury
Improved Production Cars under 1600cc: Kris Barton
1st Class B: Tim Harland
Improved Production Cars 16012000cc: Shane Litchfield
1st Class C: Finn Holland
Improved Production Cars 2001 6000cc: John Callegari
2nd Class B: Frank Ferrari 2nd Class C: Duane Joubert 1st Class D: Peter Marsh
Historic Regularity Touring Car Over 3500: Colin Dinis
2nd Class D: Shay Ward
Historic Regularity Touring Car Under 3500: Christine Malone
2nd Class E: Alex Butler
Historic Regularity Sports Car (JKL): Michael Sherrell Historic Regularity Sports Car (M): Peter Harrold Historic Regularity Race Car (MOPQR): Michael Connell Historic Touring Car NA-NB State Championships Under 3000cc: Lance Stannard Historic Touring Car NA-NB State Championships Over 3001cc: Jefferey Hamilton
1st Class E: Peter Bergman 1st Class F: Scott Bennett 2nd Class F: Jim Newell Rookie of the Year: Peter Bergman Junior Production: Ethan Andersson
1st 2WD Challenge Co-Driver: Ashleigh Turton Rookie Award Driver: Mark Keltie
2nd Clubman Outright Co-Driver: Robert King 3rd Clubman Outright Driver: Lance Stringer 3rd Clubman Outright Co-Driver: Jace van Saarloos Clubman Rookie Driver: Lance Stringer Clubman Rookie Co-Driver: Archa Oxley Class G2 Driver: Kody Reynolds Class G2 Co-Driver: Anthony Staltari Class P1 Driver: Simon Gratton Class P1 Co-Driver: Richard Harris
Ladies Production: Samara Love
Class P2 Driver: Gregory Flood
WA Rally Championship
Class P3 Driver: Razman Vlad
1st Outright Driver: Dylan King 1st Outright Co-Driver: Abby Hayes
Class P2 Co-Driver: Deeann Flood Class P3 Co-Driver: Daymon Nicoli Class P4 Driver: Shane Harmer
2nd Outright Driver: Doug Tostevin
Class P4 Co-Driver: Nicholas Anyan
Historic Touring Car NC State Championships Under 3000cc: Bill Schipper
2nd Outright Co-Driver: Tammy Adams
Class P5 Driver: Doug Tostevin Class P5 Co-Driver: Tammy Adams
Historic Touring Car NC State Championships Over 3001cc: Greg Barr
3rd Outright Driver: Mick Steele
Class P6 Driver: Mark Keltie
3rd Outright Co-Driver: Daymon Nicoli
Class P6 Co-Driver: Richard Nowell
1st 2WD Championship Driver: Raz Vlad
Class C1 Co-Driver: Madelin Kirkhouse
Saloon Cars EA/VN: Nicholas Hanlon Saloon Cars AU/VT: Grant Johnson Street Cars: Andrew Stevens Street Cars Under 2060: Martin Willard Sports Sedans: Ryan Humfrey Hyundai Excel Championship: Joshua Wood Modern Regularity Closed Car State Championship: Robert Janney
1st 2WD Championship Co-Driver: Daymon Nicoli 2nd 2WD Championship Driver: Kody Reynolds 2nd 2WD Championship Co-Driver: Anthony Staltari 3rd 2WD Championship Driver: Gregory Flood 3rd 2WD Championship Co-Driver: Deeann Flood Equal 1st 2WD Challenge Driver: Dannielle Turton
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Class C1 Driver: Andy van Kann
WA Speed Event Series 1st Outright: Graham Renn 2nd Outright: Brent Matthews 3rd Outright: Marcel Every
S TAT E AWA R D S
Vic toria CAMS Service Award: Noel Tippett CAMS Service Award: Matt Balcombe CAMS Service Star: Tony Van den Dungen CAMS Service Star: Ian Tate CAMS Service Star: Robert Cracknell Burson Auto Parts Future Star: Brock Grinstead Junior State Official of the Year: Daniel Schauer
30 years: Victorian Flagmarshalling Team
The Bentley Drivers Club of Australia Inc.
Victorian Rally Champion CoDriver: Joe Brick
40 years: Geelong FX-HZ Holden Car Club Inc.
Wyndham Classic’s Car Club Inc.
Victorian 2WD Rally Champion Driver: Mike Conway
40 years: Victorian Fire & Rescue Squad
State Champions
Victorian 2WD Rally Champion CoDriver: Jenny Cole
40 years: Victorian Superkart Club 50 years: Austin Healey Sprite Drivers Club 50 years: Maffra and District Car Club New Clubs
State Official of the Year: Michael Herlihy
Australian Formula Junior Association Inc.
Event of the Year: Australian SuperSprint Championship (Round 3) - Marque Sports Car Association of Victoria
Bentley Drivers Club (Vic Region) Inc.
Club Milestones 10 years: Production Sports Car Racing Victoria Inc. 10 years: Ararat Car Club Inc. 20 years: Lotus Club Victoria Inc. 20 years: Ford Rallye Sport Owners Club Victoria Inc. 30 years: Geelong Off Road Buggy Association 30 years: HSV Owners Club of Victoria Inc.
Victorian Hillclimb Champion: Garry Martin Victorian Motorkhana Champion: Aaron Wuillemin Victorian Supersprint Champion: Peter Nowlan Victorian Sports Cars Champion: Steven McLaughlan Victorian Sports Sedans Champion: Ian Cowley
Charity Drive Days Inc.
Victorian Formula Vee Champion: James Dean
Chopped and Changed Kustom Car Club Inc.
Victorian Formula Ford 1600 Champion: Brendan Jones
E30 Racing Inc.
Victorian Improved Production Champion: Nathan Robinson
Eastside Cruisers Inc. East Gippsland Motor Sports Club Inc. Saab Car Club of Australia Victoria Inc. Saloon Car Racing Association Inc. Southern Early FX - FJ Holden Club Inc. Southern Riverina Vehicle and Machinery Club Inc.
Victorian HQ Holden Champion: Andrew McLeod Off Road Equal Victorian Off Road Drivers Champions: Daryl Nissen & Alan Dixon Victorian Off Road Navigator Champion: Andrew Harness Rally Victorian Rally Champion Driver: Darren Windus
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Superkart Victorian Superkart Rotax Non-Gearbox Heavy Champion: Ivo Baldari Victorian Superkart Stock Honda Champion: Tim Clarke Victorian Superkart 125cc Gearbox Champion: Geoff Lawrence Victorian State Circuit Racing Series MG & Invited British Series Winner: Philip Chester Porsche 944 Series Winner: Vince Misuraca Fiesta Trophy Series Winner: Max Vidau Historic Touring Cars Series Winner: Tony Gilfuis Saloon Cars Series Winner: Timothy Rowse Hyundai Excel Series Winner: Adam Bywater
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VA LE
I N MEMORIA M Speed Read remembers those from the motor racing community.
A L AN BATE S
BR I A N ‘ BR I QU E ’ R EED
Alan was a stalwart of the MG Car Club (Newcastle) and
An active competitor, club member, writer, broadcaster,
was integral in the construction of the Club’s recent
promoter and former CAMS member of staff, Reed
expansion of its hillclimb facility just North of Raymond
was widely admired amongst the Australian motor
Terrace in New South Wales.
sport community – in particular, the historic racing
He will be missed by all, in particular the Track Safety community in New South Wales.
community. Reed was one of CAMS’ earliest licence holders in 1963,
Alan’s intellect combined with his practical knowledge saw him assist CAMS in many behind the scenes
successfully requesting Licence #18 to match his racing number,
decisions for improvements to NSW motor sport venues
After his first start at Calder, Reed would later compete
that very few will ever know about.
at circuits across Australia throughout his journey. Racing at the famed Spa-Francorchamps Circuit in Belgium proved to be the ultimate highlight in Reed’s driving career in 2010.
JUDITH RAY
R U SSE LL NORDE N
Judith Ray was a popular figure amongst those in the
Russell Norden was the 1979 Australian Formula Ford
MG Car Club Newcastle.
National Series champion, and continued to participate
as the Event Secretary for the CAMS 2014 Australian
competition in 1982.
Hillclimb Championship, hosted by the MG Car Club
Norden was a keen competitor, race and series winner,
Newcastle at Ringwood Park.
and a passionate and vocal critic of the industry and CAMS in particular. Russell was a genuine motor sports enthusiast and a charismatic character.
ST EVE K N OTT A legendary engine builder in a career which spanned over five decades, Knott prepared engines for competitors across circuit, off-road, speedway and even boat racing. Knott was influential in the championship wins of many Australian household racing drivers, and gave some of Australia’s brightest technical minds their first start in motor sport engineering.
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CL UB COR N E R
CAMS C LU B DE VE LOPMENT F UND The funds will be available to CAMS affiliated clubs as part of our ongoing commitment to drive growth in clubs and motor sport.
Applications for the CAMS Club Development Fund
Since the Club Development Fund’s inception, over
(CDF) - supported by Burson Auto Parts and Famous
40 car clubs have benefited from the initiative to date.
Insurance - are now being accepted.
CAMS has also invested over $50,000 directly into
After an overwhelming number of expressions of
clubs to assist with club membership growth and
interest across the previous two rounds of CDF
making motor sport more accessible for juniors to get
applications, CAMS affiliated Sporting Car Clubs can
started.
now apply for the fund all year round.
CO N TACTS State
Sport & Club Development Officer
Phone
NSW/ACT
Shawn Fitzgerald
nsw@cams.com.au
(02) 8736 1219
VIC
Pravin Sinnan
vic@cams.com.au
(03) 9593 7777
SA/NT
Charise Bristow
sa@cams.com.au
(08) 8361 4801
QLD
Sharyn Cooke
qld@cams.com.au
(07) 3850 2400
TAS
Jenna Clarke
tas@cams.com.au
(03) 6227 5601
WA
Lauren Cornes
wa@cams.com.au
(08) 9208 8500
Further information and criteria on how you can apply can be found by downloading the application form located by clicking this link.
U P CO M I NG EVE NT S State
Club
Event Date/s
Location
Contact
QLD
Brisbane Sporting Car Club
11/2
Jimna
pflynnaus@gmail.com
VIC
HSV Owners Club Victoria
11/2
Sandown
ivan@bunney.id.au
VIC
Mazda MX-5 Club of Victoria & Tasmania
4/2
Winton
captain2@mx5vic.org.au
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C LU B PROF ILE : MA ZDA MX-5 CL UB OF VIC TORIA A N D TASMA NIA Speed Read recently caught up with Gavin Newman and Peter Dannock from the Mazda MX-5 Club of Victoria and Tasmania, and talked about their Sporting car club affiliated with CAMS. How long has your club been established for, and how did it all begin?
What makes your club unique? Our club represents a single marque and model of car,
The Mazda MX-5 Club of Victoria and Tasmania was
being the Mazda MX-5. Combined with other Mazda
formed in May 1990, as part of a marketing initiative by
MX-5 clubs across the world, they form the biggest
Mazda Australia to promote the newly released roadster,
collection of car clubs for a single marque and model of
with a plan to establish a Mazda MX-5 club in every
any car worldwide.
state in Australia.
We also enjoy a very diverse membership in terms of
Following the popularity of the new roadster, the
age, technical ability and the willingness of members to
inaugural meeting of the Victorian club in May 1990
modify their car.
attracted 120 Mazda MX-5s and 250 people. The initial membership of 167 members makes it the largest inaugural membership of any CAMS affiliated car club in Australia.
One common thread is that we have a very welcoming and supportive culture within the club, which is evident with our continuing growth in membership and the strong support of social and motor sport programs
Today our club continues to grow and now boasts over 700 members across Victoria and Tasmania.
throughout the year. What does it mean for you club to be affiliated with
What type of events does your club participate in/run?
CAMS?
The Mazda MX-5 Club of Victoria and Tasmania has
With such a strong motor sport program, it is crucial
a broad range of social and motor sport activities for
that our club is affiliated with CAMS and that delivers
members to participate in, with six regional chapters
benefit to us in areas such as access to expertise, CAMS
across two states and a strong motor sport team,
licenced officials and insurance – even our social events
participating in a range of activities.
are run under CAMS permits.
On the social side, the clubs have numerous events
Recently the MX-5 Club secured funding from the
each month, which are organised at a local level for
CAMS Club Development Fund to assist in running a
members.
circuit training day aimed at club members wanting to
Every two years, all of the MX-5 Clubs across Australia come together for a national event (NatMeet), which has proved very popular with over 120 cars attending the last one hosted by our club in Northern Tasmania.
get their road cars on track, and this type of financial assistance was greatly appreciated by the club. How can someone become a member of your club? There is a wealth of information on our website at
The motor sport team is very active in conducting a
mx5vic.org.au and specific requests for information
sprint championship of approximately 10 rounds held
can be sent to our Membership Officer at the following
at major motor sport tracks, including Winton, Phillip
email address: membership@mx5vic.org.au
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WA M S
EXPA NDE D WA MS COMMIT T E E F OR 201 7 Women of Australian Motor Sport (WAMS) has announced an expanded committee for 2017, which sees 12 women from diverse backgrounds of motor sport to front the group for the upcoming season. WAMS also revealed that Samantha Reid would
initiatives to suit each region.
continue her role as Chair, spearheading the committee to promote and encourage women’s participation across all facets of motor sport within Australia.
“We look forward to working with our new members to see how we can best support all of our states going forward.”
The committee is now in its seventh year, and for the first time will see members based from all corners of Australia, as well as internationally.
Reid, a respected racing driver and safe driving ambassador, will run as Chair for the third consecutive year alongside her role as Delegate to the FIA’s Women
“To now have a reach from coast to coast is incredibly valuable to WAMS and CAMS in understanding each different local motor sport community, and the unique challenges faced right across the country in the growth of women’s participation in sport,” Reid said.
in Motor Sport Commission (WMC) in France. This year’s committee also welcomes four fresh faces including Ebone Coats (NT official), Kelly Handley (racer and marketing professional), April Welsh (Formula Vee racer and WA committee operative) and Rachelle
“We want to be able to help as many women as we can
Wilson (motor sport project manager and NSW
nationwide with our current programs and also gain
committee operative).
further insight into how we can potentially tailor new
WAMS PR E V IO US I NITIATIV E S
WA M S CO M M I TTEE FO R 2 0 1 7
WAMS Junior Development Scholarship
Samantha Reid (Chair and FIA WIMC Delegate)
International Officials Exchange program (Australia
Karyn Hamer (Vice Chair)
and Singapore)
Laura Byrnes (WA)
Virgin Australia Trans-Tasman Female Officials
Bernadette Cappello (International)
Exchange Program Driver opportunities through FIA WMC WAMS Event Endorsement Package WAMS Profiles of the Week Driver Fitness Camps Come and Try Track Days WAMS Luncheon at Australian Grand Prix
Tricia Chant (Qld) Filippa Guarna (International) Dr Karyn Lun (Qld) Ebone Coats (NT) Kelly Handley (NSW) April Welsh (WA) Rachelle Wilson (NSW) Marie Dinsdale (Vic) CAMS Speed Read • 24
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CA MS C LU B RESOURCE GUID E: F U NDRA ISING Just one of the many tips available through the CAMS Resource Centre. What is fundraising?
the grant agency. Usually, there it is a lengthy period in
Fundraising is a systematic process designed to secure funds that will support the Club’s operating budget.
the process of applying for a grant and the application being considered. More information on Fundraising
Sources of funds Clubs generally generate funds from four main sources: 1. Internal fundraising
Click here to view Chapter 8 of the CAMS Club Resource Guide
2. Grants from government and governing bodies 3. Sponsorship from business 4. Donations from trusts, foundations, businesses and even individuals Applying for grants Grants will almost always require an application to be
Click here to find tips like this and more including policies, funding opportunities through the CAMS Club Resource Centre
made, which will have to demonstrate that the project is feasible and meets the policy goals or priorities of
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UPCOMING CLUB EVENT S Get involved in more motor sport in the New Year with these great events coming up near you.
NE W SO U TH WAL ES & AU S TR A LI A N CA P ITAL TE R R I TORY 5 Feb: SDMA Hillclimb – Fairbain Park 10 Feb: ZCCQ Members Run to Cars and Coffee – Byron Bay 10 Feb: February Social Meet Aqua Golf – Penrith
V I C TORIA 1 Feb: Show Us Your Car Night – NECC Clubrooms 5 Feb: A7 Club Motorkhana – Austin 7 Club Inc 5 Feb: Fish & Chip Run to Fish Creek – Miraboo North
Q U E E NSL AN D 5 Feb: Our Excellent Adventure – Mazda MX-5 Club of Qld 16 Feb: Non-Competitive Chapter Social Run – Fraser Coast 17 Feb: Z Cars in the Mist – Southeast Queensland
SO U TH AU STRAL IA & NO R TH E R N TE R R I TORY 5 Feb: Supersprint #4 – Mallala Motorsport Park 12 Feb: Breaky Bash – Finke Desert Start Line 19 Feb: Superkarts with Modern Regularity – Mallala Motorsport Park
WE S TE R N AU STRAL IA 1 Feb: Summer Autocross Series Round 4 – Perth Motorplex 3 Feb: Come and Try – Barbagallo Raceway
TAS M AN IA 12 Feb: February Club Day – Symmons Plains
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SPEED READ
CONTACT US The CAMS member hotline will be open until 7:00pm AEST (5:00pm WST & 6:30pm 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
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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!
2017 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
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CON T E N T S
T H A N K Y O U TO O U R C O R P O R AT E PA R T N E R S
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CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT