Speed Read February 2018

SPEED READ FEBRUARY 2018

H ER E'S TO 2018 A sneak-peek at some of the events we're looking forward to this year

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CONTENTS 4

Here’s to 2018

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Key dates for 2018

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2017 CAMS in numbers

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Rally costs go down

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Eureka's headline support

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A new breed of motor sport heads down under

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Margot Foster joins CAMS Board

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Interview with retiring CAMS Director Alan Evans

ACTIVE LICENCE HOLDERS

Supporting our officials

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Targa’s five year deal

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Famous and CAMS power on

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Australia Day Honours

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WAMS welcomes new Chair for 2018

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Vale Ronald Walker AC CBE

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‘Tis the season

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Our western winners

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Webber & Bowe lead Hall of Fame inductees

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Changes to Off Road Single Event licences

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2018 AORC championship and number registration

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Focus on rally safety

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Targa wins front cover contest

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Changes to your logbook

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Upcoming club events

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CAMS History

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HERE’S TO 2018

Here's a small preview of what's to come in this exciting year of motor sport.

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BATHURST 12 HOUR Many of the best drivers from around the world, including five Formula One pilots, multiple World Champions and Australia’s elite Supercar racers are headed to Bathurst this week for the 12 Hour.

Eleven Supercars drivers – including current Champion Jamie Whincup and his young rival Scott McLaughlin – lead the field.

In all 17 different nationalities are represented amongst the more than 175 drivers who are set to tackle the race.

A host of major global brands compete to win the prestigious title, taken out by Audi last year. Twelve manufacturers will be represented on the grid this year.

Drivers with a combined 220 Formula 1 Grands Prix starts are also represented. Young rising stars like international Aussie Matt Campbell, Will Brown and third-generation drivers Aaron Seton and Matt Brabham also feature.

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THE BEND As you’d expect with Australia’s newest permanent circuit facility in nearly two decades, there’s a great deal of anticipation ahead of The Bend Motorsport Park’s opening this year.

With community events already sampling the South Australian facility, the Shannons Nationals will be the first major motor racing event to greet the venue in April. The Supercars Championship will also pay a visit in late August.

Built to FIA Grade 2 standards, South Australian Minister of Tourism Leon Bignell said last year that the Supercars event was expected to attract more than 50,000 domestic and international visitors to the Murraylands tourism region.

ARC’S RETURN TO TASMANIA The CAMS Australian Rally Championship will return to Tasmania in 2018, after making its last appearance on the calendar in 2010.

Events Tasmania recently announced a $500,000 commitment across five years into the event, which will be the fourth round of this year’s championship.

The rally will be held in Launceston, with the four-day event expected to entice more than 500 drivers and visitors to the region.

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TARGA GREAT BARRIER REEF Tropical North Queensland will host a new major tourism event for the next three years with the launch of Targa Great Barrier Reef, a threeday car rally that will see the field of around 200 cars visit all key regions, including Port Douglas, Innisfail and the Atherton Tablelands.

The new event, to be based in Cairns from 31 August to 2 September 2018, is modelled on the world’s largest tarmac rally Targa Tasmania, which has been held annually on the Apple Isle since making its debut in 1992.

Targa Great Barrier Reef will be a round of the four event 2018 CAMS Australian Targa Championship.

CAN DANIEL RICCIARDO BREAK THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN DROUGHT? With the opening round of the 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship just over a month away, the big question will be if Red Bull Racing can put together a car to break Mercedes’ championship dominance.

Eyes will be on pre-season testing in Europe, ahead of teams also officially unveiling their machinery for the new look season.

After the heartbreak of failing to finish last year’s Australian Grand Prix with unreliability issues, all Australians will no doubt be eager to see Ricciardo get out of the 2018 starting blocks with 25 points to his name.

RICCIARDO’S RACERS The popular CAMS Ricciardo’s Racers program will return again this year, with all nine events in 2017 being a sell out.

Designed for 12-17 year olds, they are conducted in a safe and friendly environment at tracks across Australia. Professional driving instructors include the likes of Supercars drivers Tony D’Alberto and Karl Reindler A 2018 calendar, which will include exciting new features, will be released later this month - stay tuned to cams.com.au.

CAMS CLUB CHALLENGE AUSTRALIA To be held across Australia in 2018, Club Challenge Australia is unlike any other event. Clubs enter a team of five with the top three teams taking home a cash prize for their club.

Presented by Famous Insurance, February will kick off the CCA season, with entries still open for NSW entrants at Morgan Park. The winning team will take home a cash prize of $2500.

More information can be found at the CAMS website.

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KEY DATES FOR 2018

SPECIAL EVENTS

BATHURST 12 HOUR February 2–4: Bathurst

OPENING ROUNDS Australian Rally Championship

Australian Khanacross Championship

March 3–4: The Courier Eureka Rally

9–10 June: Mount Gambier

Australian Off Road Championship

Australian Supersprint Championship

May 4–6: St George 399

3–4 November: Wakefield

Australian Side By Side Championship

Australian Motorkhana Championship

April 14: Adelaide Motorsport Park

22–23 September: Nirimba

Supercars

Australian Hill Climb Championship

March 1–4: Adelaide 500

25–28: Bryant Park

Shannons Nationals 13–15 April: The Bend

Australian Targa Championship 17–18 February: Targa North West

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NATIONAL AWARDS February 17: Melbourne

AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT HALL OF FAME March 23: Melbourne

AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX March 22–25: Melbourne

Consult your state calendar to see a host of club and state championship/series events across the year. They are available for download at the CAMS website.

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October 12–13: Sydney Motorsport Park

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More and more people continue to be involved in motor sport through CAMS, with 2017 data showing another increase in competitors, officials, affiliated clubs and junior licence holders.

As of 31 December, 2017, there were 25,677 CAMS active licence holders, up from 24,794 in 2016 – an increase of 3.6 per cent.

Junior involvement in the sport saw a significant rise in 2017, with 2084 junior licences processed – up by an impressive 40 per cent on the previous 12 months.

Ricciardo’s Racers continues to go from strength-to-strength, with 1481 participants taking part in the junior development program last year, a 25 per cent increase.

Meanwhile, the number of accredited officials also increased, with an impressive army of 9290 dedicated accredited officials across Australia.

And the number of CAMS permitted events was on the rise, with 2652 permits issued in the past year.

CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca said the numbers showed motor sport, particularly at the grassroots level, was in a strong position.

“We’re really pleased to see the increase on our 2017 numbers and it’s a clear sign that Australia’s passion for motor sport is stronger than ever,” Arocca said.

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The upcoming CAMS Australian Rally Championship (ARC) is set to be one of the biggest yet, with crews to benefit from significant cost savings.

Competitors will benefit from the latest initiatives, which includes the removal of the ARC registration fee, which will save entrants $1,500.

CAMS has also worked with ARC event organisers to reduce event entry fees by $200 per round – meaning competitors stand to save $2,700 over the course of the six round Championship in fees.

Competitors will also continue to reap the benefits of MRF’s tyre durability, which last year saved competitors even more with a longer lasting set of tyres reducing overall costs.

This year’s CAMS Australian Rally Championship will produce plenty of competitive action across six rounds, including a brand new round in Tasmania.

CAMS General Manager of Motor Sport Michael Smith said the focus on reducing costs for competitors is an ongoing commitment.

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“We want a thriving Australian Rally Championship and we have been working hard for a number of years to keep the costs of running in the ARC down,” Smith said.

“Last year, we cut the ARC registration fee in half thanks to MRF Tyres and the result was more entries in the championship “With competitors entering the full ARC in 2018 looking at a cost saving of $2,700, we hope to see competitor numbers in the championship grow even further.”

Smith said crews competing in the ARC had also experienced savings in other areas.

“Feedback from those that contested the 2017 ARC is that they are getting more kilometres out of their MRF Tyres so there are further cost savings there, and we know that every little bit helps,” Smith added.

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“We want a thriving Australian Rally Championship and we have been working hard for a number of years to keep the costs of running in the ARC down.”

Round one of the CAMS Australian Rally Championship kicks off with the Eureka Rally in Ballarat, Victoria, on 3-4 March.

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EUREKA'S HEADLINE SUPPORT Fairfax has thrown its support behind the CAMS Australian Rally Championship (ARC), with the region’s leading media outlet, The Courier, to be the Eureka Rally naming rights sponsor in 2018.

Ballarat’s leading daily newspaper will provide plenty of support to The Courier Eureka Rally, which will open the 2018 Championship season on 3-4 March.

CAMS General Manager of Motor Sport Michael Smith said everyone in the rally community was excited about starting the season in Ballarat.

“After last year’s exciting Championship battle, which came down to the very final round, we’re looking forward to kicking off 2018 with a bang at The Courier Eureka Rally,” Smith said.

“The Courier’s support of this event is great news for everyone involved.

“We’re looking forward to working The Courier’s team to deliver great rally content both in the lead up to, and during the event.”

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of this event across its printed and digital publications.

The Courier’s Editor Eugene Duffy said he and his team were excited about supporting The Courier Eureka Rally.

“This event is one of the biggest motor sport events in regional Victoria and we are thrilled to be involved,” Duffy said.

“The Ballarat community is a passionate one and there is a real passion for motor sport, so we are pleased Fairfax Regional Media is extending our support and coverage of this event in 2018.

“Readers can expect to see plenty of colour and excitement from the event, as well as in depth previews in the lead up from our team on the sports desk.”

With fees for competitors significantly reduced in 2018, Smith said The Courier Eureka Rally would attract plenty of interest.

“It’s an exciting time for competitors and fans alike and we are hopeful of a strong list of entrants at all events in 2018,” Smith added.

“The Courier’s support of this event is great news for everyone involved.”

For more information about The Courier Eureka Rally, head to rally.com.au.

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TRC at Zhejiang Circuit, China

A NEW BREED OF MOTOR SPORT HEADS DOWN UNDER The expansion of TCR (Touring Car Racing) is showing no sign of slowing, with the successful category to become a reality in Australia.

WSC Ltd, the organisation behind TCR, and the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) have signed a five-year agreement for the development of TCR Australia, expected to begin in 2019.

CAMS is now on the hunt for a promoter for the series, with expressions of interest now open.

TCR is an exciting, international category, featuring a wide range of world-renowned vehicles, many of which would be a daily drive for motor sport fans.

Iconic brands such as Alfa Romeo, Audi, Fiat, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes, Subaru and Volkswagen currently race in TCR series around the globe.

Marcello Lotti, CEO of WSC said he was looking forward to seeing Australian motor sport fans get behind this competitive series.

“We are absolutely delighted,” Lotti said.

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continent to those – Europe, Asia and the Americas – where TCR series have already been established.

“This is also a great challenge, because motor sport is hugely popular in Australia and the local fans are enthusiastic and competent. We are confident that they will soon learn to love TCR just as has happened with their fellow fans across the rest of the world.”

CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca said TCR would be a great addition to the motor sport calendar.

“This is an exciting development for Australian motor sport,” Arocca said.

“TCR Australia will provide the opportunity for affordable, competitive action in cars that are direct derivatives of popular road going cars. We are looking forward to working with manufacturers and competitors to ensure the success of this category.

“The worldwide interest in TCR has been very encouraging and we anticipate that the competitive Australian car buying market will see a number of manufacturers support the category.

“We are now inviting expressions of interest from relevant parties in

regards to the promotion of TCR Australia through a commercial management agreement. Anyone interested in finding out more should head to cams.com.au” For more information about TCR, head to tcr-series.com

Information on the Expressions of Interest for the Promoter of CAMS TCR Australia is available for download now.

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MARGOT FOSTER JOINS CAMS BOARD Highly experienced sports administrator Margot Foster has been appointed to the CAMS Board.

Foster – who has held a significant number of board level positions – will replace retiring director Alan Evans.

The Olympic medallist in rowing and immediate past Chairman of Vicsport said she was excited to be taking on the role.

“Motor sport is one of Australia’s most popular sports and I am delighted to be joining CAMS,” Foster said.

“CAMS has a significant responsibility to further enhance the sport in this country and I am looking forward to ensuring CAMS remains an industry leader.

“Motor sport plays such a vital role in the sporting landscape and I know those involved are extremely passionate about their involvement, whether it is at a grassroots level, all the way through to those racing internationally. I look forward to being part of CAMS as it continues to innovate and represent its members in an exciting time for the sport.”

CAMS President Andrew Papadopoulos said Foster’s appointment was a significant endorsement for the organisation.

“Margot is a highly decorated, extremely experienced administrator who will no doubt bring strong ideas and innovation to continue

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the exciting work already underway,” Papadopoulos said.

“I’d also like to say thank you and well done to our retiring director, Alan Evans. Alan has been on the Board for eight years and has made a strong mark on the sport in this country and should be extremely proud of his contribution.

“He is a strong advocate for diversity on boards and this appointment is made possible by his selflessness.”

Evans, who joined the board in 2009, welcomed Foster’s appointment.

“I’m so very proud of what I achieved while on the CAMS Board and I’d like to thank all those who I have worked with during my time on the Board,” Evans said.

“I am extremely passionate about seeing more women on Boards and as such, I was prepared to step down to ensure that a female director could join our Board.

“This is a crucial appointment for CAMS and I wish Margot all the very best in her latest appointment. She is a very experienced operator and will be a terrific addition to what is already a strong and productive Board of Directors.”

“Motor sport plays such a vital role in the sporting landscape... I look forward to being part of CAMS as it continues to innovate and represent its members in an exciting time for the sport.”

See page 15 to read Margot's Q&A

Evans will remain strongly connected to CAMS as a key member and Chairman of the Risk Committee, as well as at events around Australia as a steward.

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INTERVIEW WITH RETIRING CAMS DIRECTOR ALAN EVANS At the end of 2017, CAMS appointed Director Alan Evans retired from the CAMS Board, enabling new director, Margot Foster to be appointed to the Board.

Evans has asked for the opportunity to address his personal views on the state of motor sport in Australia.

Speed Read: After nearly nine years on the CAMS Board you chose not to renominate as a Director. Tell us why.

have not only been CAMS Officials of the Year, but in the case of Michelle and Belinda, also FIA Officials of the Year.

Alan Evans: Motor sport and indeed the automotive industry tends to be very ‘blokey’, so it is crucial for the future of our sport that we appeal to and involve more women at all levels of motor sport. Women after all make up over 50 per cent of the Australian population. Unfortunately, our current structure and environment does not always encourage women to aspire to, or be involved in motor sport at the highest levels, whether as a competitor or as an official. So, when Margot indicated she would be keen to be a Director and was interviewed by the Boards Nominations Committee who were impressed by her, it was a ‘no brainer’ for someone to create the opportunity to make sure we could appoint a person of her clear abilities, experience and talent to the Board.

The failure to not actively develop and implement strategies to do so will adversely affect motor sport in the future. And before some people suggest that all selections should only be on merit, I have no doubt that the women I have mentioned have all earnt their appointments on merit.

SR: But is it enough to have just one woman on the Board?

AE: We have to actively develop and implement strategies throughout the sport to have more women involved in key roles, from female Clerks of Course, to Race Directors, to Stewards, to State Council Chairs, Chairs of Commissions and Committees, Club Presidents and Committee members and Board Directors. Of the many talented women that we have throughout the sport, such as Dr Michelle Gatton, Belinda Taylor, Tracey Rowley who 14

SR: Given your experience as a director and a competitor, what is your view of the current state and future of motor sport in Australia?

AE: The constant pressure to get Governments at all levels to fund street circuits should not be a deterrent to investing in appropriate, fixed venues. These days any fixed venue is likely to be privately funded, so we need to make sure we have a detailed strategy to equip all of our member clubs and participants with the wherewithal to lobby for assistance in the construction of permanent motor sport venues.

Motor sport needs not only to be an entertainment event but a sport which people, young and old, can fully participate in, and do so, based on ability, not on how many dollars they have in their piggy bank.

SR: What about safety and the occasional related extra costs to motor sport participants?

AE: The Board have asked me to stay on and continue to Chair the

Board Risk Committee which I am more than happy to do, particularly as last year we were able to recruit two very talented people in Merilyn Tinsley and Melanie Gordon to be members of the Risk Committee. I want to continue to work with them and Terry Atkinson to reduce the risks inherent in motor sport and to do so in an affordable manner. I believe Merilyn and Melanie will be occupying more prominent roles in our sport in not future so I want to assist them to grow in the sport.

I have to say I am pleased how well the changes that have been made to date in regard to Risk and Safety are being accepted. I have no doubt that unless we do continue to reduce the risk of being a participant in the sport, be it as a competitor or an official, the sport itself may be at risk.

Community attitudes are changing in regard to health and safety and you only have to go into any modern workplace today and see the increasing emphasis on health and safety.

SR: So what’s next?

AE: I hope to do some officiating, such as being a Steward or CRO, for example. This has not been an option for me in recent years, as the Board was the last Court of Appeal within the sport so I could not take on such a role.

Read the full interview at cams.com.au

The above views are the personal views of Alan Evans and do not necessarily reflect those of the current CAMS Board or Administration.

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INTERVIEW WITH MARGOT FOSTER CAMS sat down with Margot Foster to discuss her appointment to the Board and find out more about her experience and expectations.

Speed Read: How did your appointment to the CAMS Board come about?

Margot Foster: It was brought to my attention that CAMS was possibly looking for a person to fill an appointed position and by a woman.

Whilst I have no background in motor sport the thought of joining a board that was running a completely different sport from those that I have experienced had significant appeal both for what I could contribute and what I would learn. I decided to make a couple of calls and throw my hat into the ring. Those calls led to an interview and chat and the appointment followed soon after. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be involved.

SR: Initially, what do you see as the short term challenges for CAMS? MF: One of the things that all the sports I have been associated with, whatever my role, is the need to continue to focus on the big picture, the growth and development of the sport and the challenges presented by the every growing number of opportunities for people to spend their time and money. Whilst it is way too early for me to have a definitive view on the short term challenges I think that planning and thinking ahead is always important and I have every expectation that that is what the CAMS board does.

Q&A

SR: Tell us a bit about your extensive experience as a sports administrator.

MF: Where to start! When at university I was the secretary and president of the then Melbourne University Ladies’ Rowing Club (it later amalgamated with the men’s club) which was the beginning of 30 plus years of sports administration. I was appointed to the inaugural AOC Athletes’ Commission in 1985 followed by an appointment to its Education Commission shortly thereafter. Since then I have held roles with government and non-

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government bodies including Rowing Australia, Gymnastics Australia, Australian Sports Commission, Sport New Zealand (formerly SPARC), Rowing Victoria, VicHealth, Vicsport, ministerial advisory bodies, Womensport Australia and Womensport & Recreation Victoria (which I founded) and numerous others.

I have learned through these many roles that good governance is central to the success of any organisation and I hope to bring that experience to the CAMS board along with my broad knowledge of the sports industry in Australia.

SR: How important is it for CAMS to focus on improving women’s participation in motor sport?

MF: Women’s sport is having its moment in the sun at last as evidenced by the recognition of the Australian Women’s Cricket Team (noting that the men’s team is the Australian Men’s Cricket Team – a lot to be said about the names used), AFLW (though there isn’t AFLM – yet), Matildas who compare most favourably to the Socceroos, Rugby 7s and the list goes on. Australian women have always done well at the Olympic Games but that is a highlight every four years. From what I understand there are many women involved in motor sport and part of the challenge is to enable those who might be interested to realise that they can play a more prominent role in leadership positions at clubs, associations, state bodies and at CAMS level. I know the wonderful women at the CAMS office and they are all an example of women playing a vital role in the future of motor sport. I hope that my coming in from the outside will help the realisation that anything, well, most things, might be possible.

SR: CAMS has a passionate member base, you must be looking forward to working with them?

MF: I really am. There is nothing more exciting than being involved and working with people who love their sport.

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LEARNING LIFE LESSONS THROUGH MOTOR SPORT The Ipswich West Moreton Auto Club has become a significant part of life for 16-year-old James Ball.

Joining the club in 2014, James has progressed and grown as part of the club. His motor sport skills have improved, finishing third in the club’s junior Autocross rankings last year.

Though for the quiet teenager, it has been his newfound confidence to mentor and teach the club’s younger members that has proved to be his proudest achievement.

Club President Dave Cullen was thrilled to see James perform so well last season and noted motor sport had enriched the lives of many young people within the community.

"Being involved in the club can make a real difference for kids and not

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just kids like James," Cullen told The Queensland Times.

"We've had kids that had been in trouble with the law, or at school, and it's really turned their lives around."

Perhaps proudest of all is James’ father Frank Ball.

"Having a car to focus on - one he can personalise - and being involved with the club has been a massive benefit to him socially,” Frank told qt.com.au.

"His confidence has really improved and for him to achieve third place when we thought he would never be able to drive a manual - has just been outstanding."

The club will host a Come and Try Day on Sunday, 28 January at Willowbank. It is open to anyone from age 14 and up.

“Having a car to focus on - one [ James] can personalise - and being involved with the club has been a massive benefit to him socially.”

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SUPPORTING OUR OFFICIALS CAMS can today confirm its Appointed Officials Coaches for 2018.

Ewan Cole

Steven Chopping

The Appointed Officials roles are among the most prestigious in Australian motor sport, including stewards, race directors and technical delegates for CAMS’ National Championships and Series.

To further build upon the high standard of officials in motor sport, CAMS has introduced the role of Head Coach for each discipline this year.

These Head Coaches will be responsible for mentoring, providing performance feedback and identifying future talent at events across the country.

This year’s Head Coaches will be:

“Our officials are some of the best in the world and we are very grateful for everything they do.”

Stewards: Steven Chopping (2012 FIA Outstanding Senior Official of the Season) Technical Delegates: Ewan Cole (2013 FIA Best Scrutineer of the Season) Race Directors: David Mori (2010 CAMS Australian Official of the Year) CAMS Motor Sport Administration

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Manager Curtis Deboy said the three coaches selected would be in regular contact with officials and provide leadership to the CAMS Appointed Officials Panel in the areas of training, development and performance.

“Our officials are some of the best in the world and we are very grateful for everything they do,” Deboy said.

“To ensure we remain at that high level, the introduction of these coaches will ensure all officials get a chance to further improve and understand how they can get even better.

“We’re really excited to have three really experienced officials in Steven, Ewan and David in these Head Coach roles.”

More than 30 officials applied for the Head Coach roles when advertised on the CAMS website and in an email to all officials and Deboy thanked those who took the time to apply.

“It wasn’t an easy decision, given the calibre of people who applied. We encourage those keen to share their insights to continue to do so with their fellow officials and work closely with our Head Coaches.”

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TARGA’S FIVE YEAR DEAL Targa Australia and CAMS can confirm they have signed off on a new, five-year agreement.

The news means the CAMS Australian Targa Championship will continue for at least another five years, until 2022.

A minimum of four events will be held in 2018, with the Targa North West, Targa Tasmania, Targa High Country and the new Targa Great Barrier Reef on the Championship’s calendar.

Targa Australia Event Director Mark Perry said he was excited about the new agreement and what it meant for the category.

“We’ve seen a great level of interest in Targa events across Australia and with the Targa Great Barrier Reef being added on to our calendar, 18

we’re really looking forward to the next five years,” Perry said.

“This new agreement with CAMS is excellent news for all Targa competitors and fans and will ensure we can continue to offer high-level, competitive action across our various Targa events.

“We can’t wait for the first event of 2018, which is now less than a month away.”

CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca said he was looking forward to building further on CAMS’ strong partnership with Targa Australia.

“Targa is an exciting category and provides plenty of competition across a range of different classes on some of Australia’s most scenic locations,” Arocca said.

“CAMS is proud to be supporting the Championship and we will have a key role to play in ensuring the success of these events through technical support, promotion and of course having our world-class officials at all events.

“We’re excited about further building on our strong relationship with Mark and the team at Targa Australia throughout the next five years, starting with the Targa North West in Tasmania in February.”

For more information about the CAMS Australian Targa Championship, head to targa.com.au

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FAMOUS AND CAMS POWER ON Famous Insurance and CAMS have extended their existing partnership for a further three years, with plenty of great benefits on offer for CAMS members.

Famous provides a wide range of insurance options, with plenty of great offers for motor sport participants, including classic cars, high performance cars, the daily drives, as well as laid up, restoration and storage cover. They also offer on track cover for CAMS licence holders at CAMS events.

Famous General Manager Andy Gibson said the organisation was thrilled to be partnering with CAMS for at least another three years.

“We’ve enjoyed every moment working together with CAMS and are really pleased to extend the partnership,” Gibson said.

“Famous believes CAMS members and licence holders are better drivers,

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which is why we are able to offer additional insurance products and benefits, including on-track cover, at great prices.

“As we confirm another three years of what is a terrific relationship, there has never been a better time for CAMS members to take out a policy tailored to them and make the move to Famous.”

CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca said the partnership extension was great news for all.

“It’s been terrific working with Andy and the team at Famous to help deliver our members some great discounts and insurance coverage across the board and we know that will continue,” Arocca said.

As part of the new deal, Famous will also become a partner of the Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame and the CAMS Club Challenge.

“Famous believes CAMS members and licence holders are better drivers, which is why we are able to offer additional insurance products and benefits, including on-track cover, at great prices.”

CAMS members can get a quote on all their insurance needs at famousinsurance.com.au or by phoning 1300 FAMOUS.

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AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS RECOGNISE MOTOR SPORT'S OWN Five-time CAMS Australian Rally Champion Ross Dunkerton has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2018 Australia Day honours.

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inducted into the Australian Rally Hall of Fame in 2013 and the Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame in 2016.

Journalist, historian, and author Pedr Davis received OAM honours for his service to journalism and the automotive industry.

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Kempsey resident Maurice Fuller was also awarded an OAM for his service to the community of KempseyMacleay and motor sport.

Awarded for his services to motor sport, particularly rallying, the honour recognises his five-decade involvement in the sport. Dunkerton was also a dual Asia-Pacific Rally Champion, Southern Cross Rally winner in 1980, and was instrumental in the Australian bid to lobby the FIA for a round of the World Rally Championship in 1987.

Along with being an author of over 50 books, Davis was also a commentator on the ABC’s This Day Tonight and Four Corners programmes.

Fuller was a founding member of the Kempsey Macleay Off Road Club in 1964, and remains involved with the club as Assistant Secretary, Public Officer, and Event and Race Director.

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Outside of his club, Fuller was also Chairman of the NSW Off Road Panel for a decade and was a committee member on the National Off Road Panel for four years.

Dunkerton was awarded life membership with CAMS in 2011,

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WAMS WELCOMES NEW CHAIR FOR 2018 Women of Australian Motor Sport (WAMS) has announced Karyn Hamer will be its new Chair in 2018.

Hamer was a founding member of the committee since 2010 and has a great passion for grassroots motor sport in Australia.

CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca congratulated Hamer on her recent appointment.

“We are excited to see one of the first members of WAMS, Karyn Hamer, step up as Chair and we wish her all the best in her new role,” Arocca said.

“I would also like to recognise and congratulate Samantha Reid, who steps down as Chair of WAMS. "Samantha has done a tremendous job of promoting women’s participation in motor sport in both Australia and internationally over the last three years. It’s been a pleasure working with her.”

Hamer echoed Arocca’s sentiments, adding Reid has been instrumental for the development of women in motor sport.

“Sam has been such an integral leader of WAMS for the last three

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years and a lot of people wouldn’t realise how hard she has worked to ensure that the committee is continually adding value to women’s participation in the sport and working with CAMS to make all of our programs a reality,” Hamer said.

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WAMS COMMITTEE FOR 2018 • Karyn Hamer – Chair Motor Sport • KarynWomen Lunof–Australian Vice Chair a CAMS initiative

• Laura Byrnes • Ebone Coats

“They will be big shoes to fill, but having worked alongside Sam as Vice Chair for the last three years, it has thoroughly prepared me for the role.

• Kelly Handley

“This sport is a life-long passion of mine and I’m proud to take WAMS into a new chapter.”

• April Welsh

• Janelle Orrock • Samantha Reid

• Rachelle Wilson

Reid welcomed Hamer into the new role and said Hamer would be a terrific leader for WAMS as it embarks on its next chapter.

“Karyn has played an instrumental role over the past two years, in particular to ensure the ongoing success of WAMS,” Reid said.

“She has the full support of the committee going forward and her broad range of motor sport experience will be an asset.”

Heading into its eighth season, WAMS will run their successful competitor and official initiatives in 2018, with full support from CAMS.

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VALE RONALD WALKER AC CBE CAMS is saddened to learn of the passing of Ron Walker.

CAMS President Andrew Papadopoulos has paid tribute to one of Australia's most revered businessmen and former Chairman of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation.

"Ron was a true visionary and a person everyone had the greatest respect for," Papadopoulos said.

"Working with Ron throughout his time as Chairman of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation was always an honour. For those of us who had the pleasure to meet him, we won't forget the lasting impression he left on us.

"He leaves behind a strong legacy and we'll always be thankful for his contribution to motor sport in particular.

"Ron will always be remembered.

"On behalf of everyone at CAMS, we extend our sympathies to Ron's wife, Barbara, his family and all those who are this week in mourning."

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RONALD JOSEPH WALKER AC, CBE 20 September 1939 – 30 January 2018

V is ion a r y | En t r ep r en eur S p or t s Lov er | Per f ection is t The President, Board, Management and Members of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport extend their condolences to Barbara, Joanna, Campbell and Candice on their loss of this outstanding Australian and pay tribute to his untiring dedication to the sport we all love.

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‘TIS THE SEASON It’s that time of year again and CAMS has already held the first of several awards night, beginning with Western Australia’s State Awards.

Five other State Award nights, presented by Burson Auto Parts, will be held in February, with Victoria (2 February), South Australia/Northern Territory (3 February), Queensland (9 February), New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory (10 February) and Tasmania (10 February).

This will be followed by CAMS National Awards, also presented by Burson Auto Parts, held in Melbourne on 17 February.

Those in attendance will be able to witness the highlights from a year of exciting motor sport action, as Champions and servants of the sport are recognised.

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OUR WESTERN WINNERS The CAMS Motor Sport Awards kicked off with a bang, as the first State Awards took place in Perth in January.

Presented by Burson Auto Parts, the evening at Crown Perth was a celebration of 2017 and the state’s diverse range of disciplines and membership base.

Several CAMS affiliated car clubs reached significant milestones in 2017, with the WA Car Club celebrating an impressive 64 years of affiliation. The WA Sporting Car Club was also recognised as winners of the

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year’s CAMS Club Challenge Australia, entered as Team SSES. Awarded the title of winning driver in the WA Off Road Championship, Performance 2WD, Mathew Beck was recognised as the Burson Auto Parts Future Star medallist. In his first season of competitive racing, Beck has been highly regarded as an ambassador for the WA Off Road Junior Development Program.

Volunteers were also rewarded for their efforts, with Doug Bell named State Official of the Year. Callan Jones was awarded Junior Official of

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the Year, having displayed maturity and attention to detail at state and national level events.

The popular Carnarvon Motel Three Springs 360 once again claimed the honour of State Event of the Year, having also been awarded the honour for 2016.

Check out all the WA CAMS State Award winners here.

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WEBBER & BOWE LEAD HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES The 2018 Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame, presented by Speedcafe. com, will be held on the Friday night of this year’s Australian Grand Prix weekend (23 March).

So far, 2015 FIA World Endurance Champion Mark Webber and 1995 Australian Touring Car Champion John Bowe have been announced as advance inductees for the third Hall of Fame event.

Nine-time Grand Prix winner Webber joins legends Sir Jack Brabham and Alan Jones, and stars of other disciplines such as Mick Doohan and Peter Brock, in the Hall of Fame.

“For me to join the list of other inductees is very, very special,” said Webber.

“Obviously the list includes a lot of heroes of mine. I got lucky. I managed to get myself over there (Europe) and got a pretty good go at it.”

Bowe, who continues to race in the Touring Car Masters category, was honoured to be recognised for his overwhelming experience from open-wheel racing, GT racing, and touring cars.

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“To be honest, I am slightly overwhelmed,” said Bowe.

“When you are 35 (years old) awards mean nothing, but to be recognised by the industry and your peers at this stage of my career is really very humbling.”

Hall of Fame Chairman Garry Connelly expressed his pride at the status which the gala has earned in its short history so far.

“It is great to have seen this event grow into something very special in just two years,” said Connelly.

“For me to join the list of other inductees is very, very special.”

- Mark Webber

“To be honest, I am slightly overwhelmed.”

- John Bowe

“The Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame dinner is no doubt the biggest social event on the Australian motor sports calendar.

“We see more and more members of the public appreciating what this night is all about and I believe we will sell out for our third event.”

The Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame induction gala will take place on the Friday night of March 23 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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CHANGES TO OFF ROAD SINGLE EVENT LICENCES Off Road Single Event Licences (ORSE) for both driver and navigators now need to be purchased ten days prior to an event.

Drivers applying for an ORSE must also complete an observed licence test (OLT) which can usually be arranged with the event organiser.

The 2018 ORSE can be purchased via an application form downloaded from the CAMS website. Once the form is submitted, competitors will receive a link via email to complete an online lecture as a minimum requirement before the ORSE can be issued.

Off Road Single Event Driver and Navigator licences can be used for events up to and including State Championship.

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If a single event licence is required to compete in a National event, please ensure this option is checked on the

form. Once the licence application is submitted, it will be assessed by the Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) and CAMS administration.

You will be notified of the outcome following a decision.

This is a significant change; in the past these licences were available on the day of the event and could be used for a National event without submission to AORCom and CAMS.

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2018 CHAMPIONSHIP AND NUMBER REGISTRATION Registrations for the 2018 BFGoodrich CAMS Australian Off Road Championship are open.

Contested over three rounds, competitors looking to qualify for championship points are also required to nominate their preferred competition number for the year. Preference will be given to those who register for all three rounds.

Further information on numbering conventions for your vehicle’s class can be found in the CAMS Manual General Requirements (#30).

The season will commence in May with the St George 399, with the iconic Tatts Finke Desert Race to follow in June and the Rainbow Desert Enduro to conclude the season in August.

2018 BFGOODRICH CAMS AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR Round 1: 4-6 May St George 399, St George, QLD Round 2: 9-11 June Tatts Finke Desert Race, Alice Springs, NT Round 3: 10-12 August Rainbow Desert Enduro, Rainbow, VIC

Click here to download the registration form.

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FOCUS ON RALLY SAFETY CAMS has released a detailed summary of the Australian Institute of Motor Sport Safety’s (AIMSS) review into rallying in Australia.

The CAMS Board commissioned the investigation as part of its ongoing commitment to improving rally.

CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca said the wide-ranging review has resulted

“The AIMSS Review will guide significant improvements to rallying, so we can ensure that all those involved, including spectators, can participate in the sport to the highest possible safety standards.” in a number of recommendations which CAMS has already begun to implement across Australia.

“We have a responsibility to competitors, spectators and all key stakeholders to ensure a high level of safety, as well as being sustainable for all those who are passionately involved in the sport,” Arocca said.

“The AIMSS Review will guide significant improvements to rallying, so we can ensure that all those

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involved, including spectators, can participate in the sport to the highest possible safety standards. Indeed, it is our view that these standards are likely to be considered for adoption by motor sport bodies around the world. This will certainly enhance Australia’s reputation as one of the leading motor sport countries in the world.

Initial recommendations that will be implemented as a result of the Review include, but are not limited to:

“There are more than 250 rally events each year across Australia, with about 2,500 rally participants holding a valid CAMS rally licence.

• Changes to competitor licensing by introducing a staged licence system

“It’s fair to say that rallying is one of the foundations of motor sport and will continue to be a passion for a large number of people well into the future.

“The Review makes clear that changes are needed in some areas and we will work closely with all stakeholders on what these changes will mean for them, whether it is changes to the cars, courses or the regulations.”

The Review canvassed the views of a large number of stakeholders, using incident related data reported to CAMS from 2006 and beyond.

“Given that some of the data is from several years ago, it’s important to note that a number of concerns raised in the report have already been dealt with in several areas,” Arocca added.

• Side impact and intrusion protection through policy, regulation, awareness and culture • Enhanced use of safety cage protective padding

• Appointment of a highly qualified course checker to operate under the authority of CAMS • The creation of a CAMS national rally manual “As these changes are implemented, we will continue to consult closely with our key stakeholders, communicating any changes directly to competitors, event organisers and of course through CAMS website and our monthly member publication, Speed Read,” Arocca added.

“We make no apologies for ensuring that motor sport is made as safe as it can be, utilising the latest safety innovations from around the world and ensuring regulations reflect modern day standards.”

The AIMSS Review Executive Summary and Public Summary are now available, which includes a list of recommendations currently being implemented.

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CHANGES TO YOUR LOGBOOK With a new year upon us, CAMS has confirmed it will soon begin the rollout of its new-look and easy to use logbooks.

“The new look logbooks are modern, easier to use and will make things a lot easier moving forward,” McLean said.

Some of the key features of these new logbooks include:

“Now all information will be printed directly from the database with labels that are easily stuck into the logbook.

This is a real positive as the old logbook was only handwritten and this certainly meant mistakes were more likely.

• All information contained in the same place, meaning no more separate pieces of paper that can easily get lost • Safety cage particulars are recorded directly into the logbook, including an image of the structure • More space to write and record relevant information and event history • The new-look logbook is now the same size as other competitor licence books According to CAMS Technical Manager - Safety Brenden McLean, the new logbooks will make things simpler for competitors.

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“It’s also important to note that only contemporary logbooks will be transitioned over initially as people apply for a new logbook, we will begin the process with historic logbooks in the near future.”

The new logbooks will begin to be used in the coming weeks.

Anyone in possession of a current, contemporary logbook will be able to continue to use this and do not require a replacement until their current logbook fills up, or if you wish to request a new-look logbook.

For further information about the new logbook, contact CAMS Technical Department via email: technical@cams.com.au or phone: 03 9593 7777.

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3 February: Tasmanian State Motorkhana Series - Round 1, MSCT, Symmons Plains 24 February: Rallye Des Femmes, Brindabella Motor Sports Club, Canberra

NEW SOUTH WALES

11 February: Bathurst Light Car Club Motorkhana, Bathurst Light Car Club, Bathurst 17 February: CAMS NSW/ACT Rallysprint Series, Central North Coast Sporting Car Club, Nabiac

NORTHERN TERRITORY

23 February: Come & Try, Top End Drift Association, Hidden Valley Raceway

QUEENSLAND

10 February: Future Auto Multi Club Rally, Brisbane Sporting Car Club, Jimna 18 February: Special 50th Anniversary Hillclimb, MG Car Club of Qld Inc, Mt Cotton Hillclimb

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

18 February: Tarmac Khanacross Ride & Practice Day # 1, Scout Motorsport Club SA, Adelaide International Raceway

TASMANIA

3 February: Tasmanian State Motorkhana Series, Round 1, MSCT, Symmons Plains 11 February: Maxy's Motorkhana, MGCCT, Exeter

VICTORIA

17 February: MADCC Hillclimb, Maffra & District Car Club, Boisdale Hillclimb Track 25 February: RACES Sprints, RAAF Auto Club of East Sale, RAAF Base East Sale

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

14 February: Summer Autocross WA Car Club, Perth Motorplex 28 February: Summer Autocross, WA Car Club, Perth Motorplex

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CAMS HISTORY

ROBERT (BOB) TAYLOR If it wasn’t for a propensity to car sickness, CAMS would have lost one of the most proficient senior stewards in the sport – in fact the only person to be named National Chief Steward.

Bob Taylor was twice NSW Junior Trials Navigator Champion, and had been tapped by BMC to join world talent Paddy Hopkirk in the Southern Cross Rally. But Taylor had recently ridden with another BMC works driver, Timo Makinen, across Black Mountain when Makinen was in Australia and came third in the Bathurst 500. It had been quite a ride.

“[Taylor]was chief steward in the Bathurst 1000 for 20 successive years – missing only one – from 1979 to 1998.”

Taylor knew that sort of speed and absolute commitment was not for him. It wasn’t a matter of bravery. It was simply physical. He not only said no, he retired from competition and became one of CAMS most revered stewards over a career that spanned more than half a century.

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Taylor was natural for CAMS. He had a degree in public administration and was well connected within public service. During a time when motorsport was being critically appraised by authorities, he was the right man to sort it out.

Bob Taylor was chairman of the NSW State Council and CAMS National Councillor for NSW for six successive years from 1969 to 1974. He was chief steward in the Bathurst 1000 for 20 successive years – missing only one – from 1979 to 1998.

He was a steward at 15 Formula 1 Grand Prix, three of them overseas.

Add to that the compliance event in Perth for Australia’s round of the World Rally Championship in 1988 as well as our first world championship round the following year.

Ultimately, he became the National Chief Steward, a title granted only the one time before it was modified to the Chairman of Committee. He was recognised with the CAMS Award of Merit.

Taylor is remembered as one of the quite achievers of the sport. He was firm but fair, diligent and never a pushover.

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