Speed Read July 2017

SPEED READ JULY 2017

CA M S AC H IE V E S E N VI R O N ME N TAL ACC R E D I TAT IO N

WO MEN’S DRI VE DAY EXPERI ENCE

FAL L I NG FOR FI NKE

On World Environment Day 2017, it was confirmed CAMS had achieved environmental accreditation.

The Albury Wodonga District Car Club hosted 27 women to take part in a Drive Day to sample motor sport.

It’s really cold and it’s really dusty … but Tatts Finke Desert Race fans wouldn’t have it any other way.

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT

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CONTENT S 4

WOMEN’S DRIVE DAY EXPERIENCE

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FALLING FOR FINKE

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GRASS-ROOTS MOTOR SPORT THE WINNER FROM CAMS' STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION

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CAMS ACHIEVES FIA ENVIRONMENTAL ACCREDITATION STATUS

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OFFICIALS PROFILE: PAUL WEST

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CAMS OFFICIALS EXPO

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MORRIS FINANCE LENDS PATHWAY SUPPORT TO AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT

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RALLY AUSTRALIA TOPS WRC SOCIAL RANKINGS

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AUSSIE RACING CARS WOMEN'S CUP

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THE TWELFTH VICTORIAN 6 HOUR RELAY

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HAY MINI NATIONALS CELEBRATE 50TH YEAR

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CAMS HISTORY: TOYOTA AND AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT

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WAMS UPDATE: CAITLIN WOOD

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CAMS CLUB RESOURCE GUIDE: COMMUNICATIONS

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WA CAMS CLUB CHALLENGE ENTRIES OPEN

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OFFICIALS: WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECKS

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OFFICIALS PROFILE: CASEY MYERCOUGH

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OFFICIALS RECRUITMENT MONTH

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WAMS OFFICIALS EXCHANGE PROGRAM: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

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QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS

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UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS

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BEWARE OF IMITATIONS

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SAFETY RECALL: COUNTERFEIT SFI LABELS

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WO M EN’S DRIVE DAY E X PERIENC E The Albury Wodonga District Car Club hosted 27 women to take part in a Drive Day to sample motor sport.

The Albury Wodonga District Car Club (AWDCC) recently

I’m here to build up their

hosted a Women’s Drive Day at the Wodonga TAFE

confidence. Give it a crack,

Circuit, with support from the CAMS Club Development

why not!?” Angelo said.

Fund.

“I definitely feel like there

The concept of the day was arranged by Annabel

is a big part, especially on

Ranford, who recently became the AWDCC’s Club

me and other female racers,

Secretary, to promote a safe and welcome environment

to influence other young,

for women looking to experience the thrill of motor sport.

potential, women racers to do what we’re doing. I hope

Ranford herself is only a relative newcomer to motor sport.

Chelsea Angelo

“I’ve been involved in motor sport for about 18 months now, so I’m quite new to things. I got started when I bought my first MX-5 track car and I’ve been doing some sprint events since, and this is the first event I’ve organised myself,” Ranford said.

“When I got started, I found that the environment of motor sport can be a bit intimidating for women. I wanted to find a way that we might be able to get more

to influence some young girls that are coming through the

ranks to do what I’m doing‒to always aspire, look to the future and say that I can actually do it.“ Participants were coached by the experienced driver training crew from Trackschool, led by its founder and chief instructor John Boston.

“To see people improve a huge amount throughout the day is very satisfying. That’s why I do this,” Boston said.

women participating, but taking away some of those

“I don’t do a huge amount of motor sport now, but this

barriers that make people feel uncomfortable or less

is my job … I love being able to find 10 or 20 seconds in a

confident. That’s why I wanted to get this started.”

day like today, or people finding tenths or hundredths.

The 27 female participants were also joined by

“I think the environment today was perfect. We kept

professional driver Chelsea Angelo, who served as a

the numbers minimal on the circuit so they didn’t have

mentor and role model to the group as she shared her

to worry about a lot of the things that they probably

experiences as a young professional driver.

thought they had to worry about, lots of instructors in

“I think it’s absolutely great to see all these women come out and give it a go ... It’s great to see women in such a male dominated sport to give it a go, and basically

the cars … We want to keep it light-hearted, fun and safe as well. I think a lot of these people will be coming back again.”

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Annabel Ranford Club Secretary AWDCC

Matalita

Matalita was one of the 27 female participants, and despite some early nerves she thoroughly enjoyed her first ever experience in a motor sport environment.

“It has been the best experience I’ve had in such a long time,” Matalita said.

Angelo was also encouraged at the level of interest for the event and the shared bond for the enthusiasm for the sport, and hoped it would start the motor sport careers of many of the women – whether it be at club or professional levels.

“I’d be like, ‘Girl, go for it!’. If anyone asks me for any

“[John Boston] was amazing, you just trust him, follow his

advice‒how to get in motor sport‒this is a perfect

instructions, and you can really take it around the track.

example to drive these sorts of cars. If not, karting is also a

“I was almost having a panic attack the first time I got in!

great step to get into motor sport,” Angelo said.

The second time around, I was more relaxed, and having

Ranford was equally inspired by the community spirit

John by my side made it more comfortable so you could

of club motor sport, but also relished the competitive

push yourself.

nature of the sport.

“That’s the most inspiring part of today, especially having

“That’s a big part of our car club, that everyone really

Chelsea here – I’m inspired by all these women. We can

shares that camaraderie before and during the event

do this just as good as the blokes!”

that we’re all here for each other. If your car breaks down,

Ranford was thrilled with the turnout of participants for the day, and the assurance that there are plenty of

someone will give you a hand and fix it for you,” Ranford said.

women who are just as passionate about cars and motor

“But then there’s also the competitive side of things‒

sport.

once you’re out there on the track, everyone is equal.”

“The interest in this event has been incredible … we know

CAMS is proud to be able to offer to its affiliated sporting

there’s a lot of women that are passionate about motor

car clubs the opportunity to obtain funding under the

sport and about their cars, we just need to give them the

CAMS Club Development Fund, supported by Burson

opportunity to get out there,” Ranford said.

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“It’s wonderful to see the confidence build in women,

The CAMS Club Development Fund is made available

and that’s what motor sport does for people, it really

as part of CAMS' ongoing commitment to drive

does help your confidence. In your daily life, competing

membership growth & participation opportunities in

with other people, and getting out there and showing

clubs and motor sport.

that we can be up there with the men as well. There doesn’t need to be a separation between the sexes, that we can be out there together.”

Enquiries regarding the CAMS Club Development Fund can be sent to development@cams.com.au.

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FALLING F OR F INKE It’s really cold and it’s really dusty … but Tatts Finke Desert Race fans wouldn’t have it any other way.

Photo: Matthew Daniele

It seems that nothing stops people turning up for

in force this year, with a record 140 entries, all vying

the Tatts Finke Desert Race year after year, be they a

for the ‘King of the Desert’ title along with the win in

competitor, a volunteer or a spectator. The event, in its

round two of the BFGoodrich CAMS Australian Off Road

41st year in 2017, just seems to go from strength to

Championship.

strength.

Add to that 571 bike competitors and the start line on

Starting in 1976 as a ‘there and back’ challenge for local motorbike riders started with a blast from a shotgun, the event has grown into what is believed to be the largest desert race in the world.

Sunday morning is quite a sight to behold.

Finke Desert Race Incorporated Committee President Antony Yoffa is passionate about the event, and equally passionate about the cars and the bikes.

The race runs 226km south of Alice Springs to the Aputula Aboriginal community, site of the old Finke railway settlement, along a winding corrugated track that roughly follows the former Ghan railway line; competitors are faced with red dirt, sand, spinifex, mulga and desert oaks along with the famous ‘whoops’, endless bumps that put man and machine to the test.

The return trip to Alice Springs on day two provides a

“I was a bike competitor for 11 years and some people point that out, so I really make a point that both the cars and the bikes make this event,” Yoffa said.

“The two are interdependent. The cars are all one-offs; you can’t go to a shop and buy one, they are all purpose built. They are all so different and they attract the sponsorship—sponsors love to see their logo on a pro

total of 452 racing kilometres and some of the toughest,

buggy or a trophy truck.

roughest racing conditions in Australia.

“If this was a bike race only, we would not have the

2017 celebrated 30 years of four-wheel racing at the

national interest that we do. Cars have colour, speed,

event; it wasn’t until 1988 that cars and buggies were

and they are all different and that’s the attraction.

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Photos: Matthew Daniele

“Plus I like ‘em,” Yoffa quips. “The characters the

The Tatts Finke Desert Race is certainly a unique event,

cars bring with them, you can always expect the

held in the very heart of Australia… to stand in the

unexpected!”

freezing cold at sunrise at the end of the start chute and see tail lights as far as the eye can see … it’s pretty

The Tatts Finke Desert Race became part of the Australian Off Road Championship in 2002 and with the

special and it’s one to add to the bucket list.

exception of one year, has been a championship round ever since.

“It works well for both of us,” Yoffa said.

“The additional support we receive in terms of the professionalism of the officials that come up for a championship round and also the addition to the national profile of the event is great.”

And the competitors, it seems they come for one thing: the ‘King of the Desert’ title.

“We surveyed competitors a few years back and we had a very good response rate—around 35 per cent—and we asked them if they would still compete if there was no prize money; 96 per cent said they would,” Yoffa said.

The event also provides huge benefits for the Alice Springs region. Alice Springs Town Council Mayor and Finke Desert Race Incorporated Committee Vice President Damien Ryan says the Finke Desert Race provides “unestimated” value to businesses, accommodation providers, restaurants and roadhouses in and out of Alice Springs.

“It is the biggest event held in Central Australia,” Ryan said.

“On average each bike rider will be accompanied by six family and friends and each car driver by 10 crew. Many stay a week or longer so the total is about 36,000 bed nights.”

Last year there were “unprecedented numbers” with 875 competitors, 22,000 paying spectators and 15,000 campers. Interstate competitor numbers reached 716, or 82 per cent of the field. More than $6 million was

FINKE FACT S 1999 was the first year that a ‘car’ beat the bikes home to claim the ‘King of the Desert’ title. Four-wheels beat two again in 2002, 2003 and 2004 before the title was changed to ‘Kings of the Desert’ in 2005, one for cars and one for bikes.

The most successful competitor at Finke is David Fellows…he has won it six times — five as driver, one as navigator.

Hayden Bentley is the only driver to win the Finke Desert Race with a navigator (2007) and then as a single seat driver (2013). No-one else has done both.

Billy Geddes was the first official “Iron Man of Finke”… in 2015 he competed in, and completed, both the car and bike divisions.

Only two trucks have ever won the Finke Desert Race — Greg Gartner in the F150 in 2011, and Brad Gallard in the Geiser Bros Trophy Truck in 2012. Every other year a buggy has taken the honours.

Shannon Rentsch is the youngest driver to win the Finke Desert Race, just 23 years of age when he won his first in 2005; he also won the event in 2006, 2014, 2015 and 2017.

injected into the region’s economy.

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G RASS-ROOT S MOTOR SPORT TH E W I NNER F ROM CA MS' S T R O NG FI NA NCIA L POSIT ION The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) has reported another strong financial result for the 2016 financial year, enabling the Australian motor sport authority to continue investment back into grass-roots motor sport.

The CAMS group recorded record high revenue of $21.3

In 2016, CAMS also experienced its fourth consecutive

million in 2016, up 6.5 percent from the 2015 result of

year of growth in numbers of licence holders, permitted

$20 million; this revenue translated into a net surplus of

events and affiliated clubs.

$457,500 (2015: $406,659). CAMS net assets have grown to $8.59 million, with cash reserves of $5.7 million.

“The 4.8 per cent growth we experienced in licence holders in 2016 was positive; even more pleasing was

CAMS Chief Executive Officer Eugene Arocca said these

the fact that this growth was shared across all licence

positive results were driven by continued growth in the

categories, including rally, off road, circuit and speed/

core business revenues of licensing, permits and event

non-speed licences”, said Arocca.

promotions.

“Our number of CAMS affiliated car clubs grew to

“This result is great for motor sport in Australia; with

561 and we permitted over 2,300 motor sport events

the CAMS group in a strong financial position, we can

throughout the year; speed events and road and rally

continue our investment back into grass roots motor

events experienced the greatest growth, both up by over

sport without impacting the financial status of the

12 per cent on 2015.

organisation,” Arocca said.

“We also know that in 2016 we had 83,631 CAMS

“This means great initiatives such as the ‘Club

affiliated car club members; this is a 10 per cent

Development Fund’, which awards grants to CAMS

increase on 2015 and is a great result because

affiliated car clubs to run events to attract new people

ultimately CAMS mission is to have more people

to motor sport, can continue to grow.

enjoying more motor sport.”

“We have also increased our investment in risk

The 2016 CAMS Annual Report is available online at

management, officials recruitment and training, junior

www.cams.com.au.

development and environmental sustainability. Most pleasingly, we have the highest ever recorded number of junior participants.”

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CAM S AC HIEVES F IA ENVI RONMENTA L ACCRE DI TAT ION STAT U S On World Environment Day 2017, it was confirmed CAMS had achieved environmental accreditation.

As part of the FIA’s Action for Environment programme,

“In future we will be considering how we can extend some

the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport has

of the sustainable best practice principles to the wider

been certified with the second level of environmental

CAMS community, such as Clubs, motor sport teams,

accreditation – Progress towards Excellence.

event facilities and industry.

The certification comes as recognition for CAMS’

Australian motor sport is at the forefront of environmental

continuing work to ensure greater awareness of

awareness, with Rally Australia certified as the world’s first

environmental issues throughout the organisation, as

carbon neutral motor sport events in 2013.

well as its efforts in communicating and improving the perception of motor sport as a responsible steward of the environment.

“CAMS has made a commitment to achieving environmental sustainable principles so that it may foster sustainable motor sport. It has sought to achieve this by

The National Sporting Authority (ASN) was recently

demonstrating how it can improve our environmental

audited by the FIA as part of Action for Environment’s on-

performance through sustainable resource use and

going evaluation procedures, and officials were impressed

employee behaviours.”

by the strong environmental message and systematic processes put in place, including the monitoring of its carbon footprint, energy use and office operations.

CAMS joins a number of FIA Member Clubs to be officially certified, also with several of other stakeholders currently under audit. Together with various motor sport

In order to achieve FIA certification, a stakeholder must

events around the world, this growing number of active

implement an Environmental Management System,

stakeholders working to achieve the goals of the FIA

with the aim to continuously improve its Environmental

Action for Environment shows important progress towards

Performance. Auditors were impressed by CAMS’

sustainability.

innovative focus on employee behaviours and its desire to set standards that can be used as an example both within its own organisation and across the Asia-Pacific region.

“This is a significant step for CAMS and demonstrates its commitment to achieving sustainability as an organisation. We believe as the governing body of motor sport in Australia we can be a leading example for the sector,” said Matt Coughlan, CAMS Risk and Compliance Manager.

“We are pleased to be giving certification to the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport on World Environment Day,” said Garry Connelly, FIA World Motor Sport Council member and Environmental Delegate.

“Environmental issues are hugely significant to the FIA and as more of the ASNs take this proactive approach to tackle them, it creates a global framework of awareness and action that will exact real progress across all motor sports disciplines from grassroots to world championship level.”

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OFFI CI A L S

O FFI CI ALS PROF ILE: PAU L WEST With the South Australian Officials Expo taking place this month, hear the story of father-son duo Paul and Jamie West getting their start in officiating.

After an extensive career in motor sport including a

paperwork signed off. I found out at the Expo that

background in Formula 1, South Australian Paul West

one of the Senior Scrutineers, Alan Pickstock, was

shares his motor sport story and how he and his son,

someone who I'd worked with a few years ago so that

Jamie, got involved in becoming CAMS Officials as

made joining SAMSSA easier as well, as he knew my

Bronze Scrutineers.

background.

The duo, who are both aspiring to become Gold

SR: What is your previous background in motor sport?

Scrutineers, attended an Officials Expo and discovered the world of officiating in motor sport.

PW: Okay, this could take a while! I first became interested in motor sport when I was about 7-8 having

We caught up with Paul and asked him why he got

a Scalextric for a birthday present. I started working on

involved and about his intriguing background in motor

the weekends for a Formula Ford 1600 team in 1976,

sport.

and even managed to take part in a race at Mallory

Speed Read: First of all, what sparked your interest in attending the CAMS Officials Expo in Adelaide?

Paul West: Jamie and I had talked about joining CAMS for a few months leading up to the Expo, as we both share an interest in motor sport. Rob Thiry's [2016 CAMS Official of the Year] son is in the same Little Athletics club as Jamie, and Rob encouraged us to attend.

SR: After attending the Expo, what had you sold to sign up and volunteer at motor sport events?

PW: We were always going to join, attending the Expo made it easier as we could do the General Officials module and then it was just a case of organising attendance at a scrutineering session to get the

Park in June 1977 where I finished second (from last).

My intention was to work as a mechanic in motor sport, which I did full time in 1978 for a Formula Ford team called Scorpion Racing.

I stayed there until 1984, won a few races and had my driver win the 1979 'Dunlop Star of Tomorrow Championship' in 1979.

From '85-86 I worked at Chevron Cars mostly on historic sports cars and a few Group C sports cars. From '87-88 I worked at G.A Motorsport that ran cars in the European F3000 Championship, and I was lucky enough to have my driver, Julian Bailey become the first British driver to win a F3000 race when he won at Brands Hatch in '87.

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From March 1989 to March 2002 I worked at Williams

He was very quick to understand the rules and

Grand Prix Engineering. The first year as a mechanic

regulations for doing Scrutineering, I quite often refer to

on the test team and then from 1990-2002 on the

him if I am unsure of a regulation myself.

race team. Drivers I worked for included Riccardo Patrese, Damon Hill, Heinz Harald Frentzen and Ralf Schumacher.

It's good to have an interest we both share and can do together. We don't always work on the same team at events as he's young and fit, the other Scrutineers like

From '01 to leaving I worked in the museum workshop

to use him for getting to the hard-to-reach areas of the

getting cars ready for Goodwood, etc.

cars and running for messages etc.

I was fortunate to be at Williams during their last time

SR: To recap on your experience so far, is there

of being consistently successful, and it was mostly an

anything else you would like to add?

enjoyable time there. My personal tally was 25 wins, one Drivers' Championship and five Constructors' Championships.

PW: Jamie took part in the New Officials program at this year's Adelaide 500, and had a great time. He got to experience different parts of being a CAMS Official,

When I moved back to Adelaide I was involved in motor

being trackside and seeing how race control works

sport for a while, including four Classic Adelaide's and

(although the ride in the Course Car was the best for

one Bathurst 24 Hour. But not much until joining CAMS.

him!)

SR: Unreal! What's it like now working alongside your

It was very well organised by Rob Thiry and Lisette

son Jamie at the track?

Hutchins plus the Officials that took the groups around.

PW: Working with Jamie is good fun, he has always been interested in cars (I can't think why!)

Hopefully it will happen next year, Jamie has some friends that are interested ... he's also told them about the upcoming Expo.

CAM S O F FI CI ALS EX PO

Are you interested in learning more about the various skills and disciplines available by becoming a CAMS Official?

The South Australian Officials Expo takes place at the Royal Adelaide Showgrounds on 9 July.

Click here to register.

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M ORRI S F INA NCE LENDS PATH WAY SUPPORT TO AUSTR ALI AN MOTOR SPORT One of Australia’s leading Finance Companies, Morris Finance, partners with CAMS to unearth Australia’s next generation of drivers.

Aspiring karting stars Cooper Webster and Josh Smith, joined by CAMS Foundation Rising Star Simon Fallon and former CAMS Foundation graduates James Courtney and Scott Pye Photo: Dan Thompson

National Commercial Finance and Leasing leaders Morris

pathways for young talent to achieve their goals and

Finance have been welcomed today as a corporate partner

ambitions,” Managing Director of Morris Finance, Nathan

of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS).

Murray said

In doing so, Morris Finance will feature as a Partner of the

“From an initial alignment with Nick Percat, our business

CAMS Foundation Rising Stars and also as Presenting

has enjoyed assisting a young man as he progressed up

Partner of the CAMS Driver Development Academy

the motor sport ladder to become a Bathurst 1000 and

program.

Supercars race winner.”

Announced just prior to the 2017 Academy camp on the

“Accordingly we would like to continue our support

Gold Coast, Rising Star Simon Fallon was joined by former

behind tomorrow’s aspiring motor sport talent as they

CAMS Foundation graduates James Courtney and Scott

learn their craft, progressing from karts, Formula 4, and

Pye alongside aspiring karting stars, in welcoming Morris

hopefully to Supercars or Formula 1 one day,” Murray

Finance to the CAMS community.

continued.

“As a proud Australian business operating on a national

Morris Finance’s alignment with the CAMS Foundation

basis, we are delighted to support local and international

comes off the back of the Rising Stars programme’s

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D E V E L OP M E N T

Photos: Dan Thompson

The CAMS Academy programme will start its junior karting academy this Sunday, 2 July before returning for a senior elite driver academy later next week. The CAMS Foundation Rising Stars next embark on Queensland Raceway, for Round Five of the CAMS Jayco Australian Formula 4 Championship.

ABOUT MORRIS FINANCE Morris Finance is Australian owned and one of Australia’s leading Finance Companies, providing Finance,

most successful CAMS Jayco Australian Formula 4 Championship round at Phillip Island.

Investment, Leasing and Insurance options to;

All four Rising Stars of Fallon, Ryan Suhle, Cameron Shields

• ABN Holders

and Zane Morse secured race podium results, with the overall round witnessing a Rising Star lockout of Fallon,

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Suhle and Shields.

• Sole Traders

CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca was joined by Valentina

What sets Morris Finance apart is a passion to serve every

Stojanovska (CAMS Foundation Chairman) in welcoming

customer, deliver on a promise to continuously improve

Morris Finance to CAMS’ driver development initiatives.

in every way including knowledge, experience, financial

“It is fantastic to see an Australian company in Morris

of a dynamic and ever changing market place.

Finance lending their support to Australia’s next generation of drivers with our various development

solutions, and service delivery whilst adapting to the needs Morris Finance have extensive experience providing

programmes,” Arocca said.

finance options including; Asset Finance, Chattel

“On behalf of CAMS and the CAMS Foundation team, we

Sale & Leaseback facilities to a national client base across a

look forward to a successful partnership as we continue to unearth Australia’s next motor racing heroes here and

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R ALLY AUST RA LIA TOPS WRC SOCIA L R A NKINGS Rally Australia is top of the WRC leaderboard, when it comes to social media following.

Promotion of Kennards Hire Rally Australia has reached

“We’re proud to be the leader in social media promotion

a world-beating milestone, with the event now ranked

in the WRC. Proof we’re on the right path is in the

first on social media among all 13 rounds of the FIA

fantastic numbers our social media campaign has

World Rally Championship.

achieved,” Rainsford said.

In just a year since Rally Australia began a campaign

“And not only the total numbers; the rate of

to reach more fans through social media, its Facebook

engagement of our Instagram followers—basically the

page had almost 217,000 followers in June, Instagram

response rate to our posts—surpasses that of the WRC

55,000 and Twitter 37,000.

itself, plus Supercars, AFL and NRL.

Total followers were 307,000, providing a powerful

“This has been achieved by frequent, entertaining and

platform to spread news, information and excitement

creative posts, such as one recently where Sébastien

about the 16-19 November World Championship

Ogier’s Red Bull-sponsored car was portrayed enhanced

closing round on the NSW Coffs Coast.

with wings on a jump at Rally Italy. The response we get

Event Chairman Ben Rainsford said enthusiasts now expect to access rally news instantly and anywhere on

from such posts gives us a big opportunity to promote the event, the WRC and our sponsors around the world.”

their mobile devices and Kennards Hire Rally Australia

R6 Web Design manages Rally Australia’s sites; a

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AUSSI E RACING CA RS WO MEN'S C UP Aussie Racing Cars teams up with CAMS to support women’s participation in motor sport.

The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport has

young up-and-comers from the ranks of karting who are

reinforced its strong commitment to women’s

looking to forge a career in motor sport.

participation in motor sport by lending its support to the Aussie Racing Cars Women’s Cup presented by CAMS.

Aussie Racing Cars category owner Tony Quinn welcomed the initiative, which he hopes will further boost the numbers of females in the field.

CAMS’ endorsement of the title also extends to two major prizes, which will be presented to the series’ leading lady.

“Aussie Racing Cars has always been about having fun on the race track, and we’re very grateful to have CAMS’ support to encourage more women to get involved,”

Not only will the winner of the Aussie Racing Cars Women’s Cup presented by CAMS be invited to attend the annual CAMS Motor Sport Awards Gala Dinner in Melbourne to receive the trophy, she will also be awarded a $2000 Virgin Australia Travel Voucher.

The title represents an elevation in the status of the Ladies’ Cup, which was created in 2016 as a response to the boom in female participation in the driving ranks of the Aussie Racing Cars Series.

Category stalwart Ruth Bowler was joined on the grid by Emma Clark, Charlotte Poynting, and Madison Dunston, making Aussie Racing Cars the first national level category to field four female drivers.

Bowler last year notched up her 200th race in the category after debuting in 2008, Clark is a long-time state level racer, and both Poynting and Dunston are

Quinn said.

“We’re very proud to have the greatest participation of women in any Australian national category, and the more the merrier as far as I’m concerned.

CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca said that he was delighted to support Aussie Racing Cars in promoting female participation in the sport.

“CAMS is a major supporter of women’s involvement in motor sport and this initiative is further evidence of that support,” Arocca said.

“Motor sport is one of the few sports where men and women can compete with each other in the same arena, and we hope that the prize of the Gala Dinner invitation and Virgin Australia voucher will help promote female participation in the sport.”

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EVENTS

TH E TW E LF T H VICTORIA N 6 H OU R REL AY One of Australia’s biggest regularity events is set to take place again later this July.

The Victorian 6 Hour Relay has been part of the grass

“We had 18 teams from interstate out of 50 teams,

roots motor sport scene since 2006, and is aimed at

which is really good … We’ve filled the event to 50

CAMS Speed licence holders.

teams for, apart from the first year, within a week of

Competitors gather in teams competing in their own cars, with a minimum for four cars and a maximum of six cars per team.

opening events. The event [last] year filled, and it was oversubscribed, within two hours of the first piece of mail arriving.”

Drivers then nominate a lap time that they must

HOW DOES A REGULARITY WORK?

maintain during their stint on the track across six hours.

"Each team is allowed to do a maximum of 15 laps in

The event has proved its popularity over the last decade,

each time on the track," Bellenger said.

with the grid filling up quickly after the opening of

"From that we have a scoring program … my

entries, attracting many teams from interstate, as well as

handicapper is a mathematics genius and he wrote it,

local Victorian competitors.

and he had to write it a few times because there was

The relay is also used as a training opportunity for new officials and existing officials who want to try their hand at other duties.

some loopholes and we’ve had people in the past win it sitting in the garage sitting in the garage for four hours when it was raining.

“We think we got a program now that’s fairly good. We

Last year’s event was won by Team ALLBRANds, becoming the only team to have won the event twice

haven’t had any of those sorts of problems."

(2014 and 2016).

GROWING POPULARITY OF THE EVENT The event is one of Australia’s most popular regularity events, reaching maximum grid capacity each year. “[Last] year we had close on 330 people competing, if you include team managers as competitors, and 50 teams,” Event Director David Bellenger said.

Contact details for officials are available via the 6 Hour website: www.6hourrelay.com.au The Victorian 6 Hour Relay in 2017 will be held at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on 29-30 July.

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EVENTS

H AY M I N I NAT IONA LS CE LE B R AT E 5 0T H YEA R

Photos: Craig Watson

Mini clubs around Australia gathered to celebrate 50 years of the Hay Mini Nationals held across the June long-weekend.

The event, originally created by John 'Stonie' Stoneham, saw over 150 competitors arrive to the country New South Wales town, participating in various activities.

Hosted by the Mini Club of SA, the event predominantly featured clubs in SA, Victoria and NSW, including the Mini Club of SA, Victorian Mini Club Inc, Modified Mini Car Club of SA Inc and the Mini Car Club of NSW Inc. Every year the event not only runs a Motorkhana event, but also features a parade down the main street, a Show 'n Shine plus Hays Heroes, a slalom with two lanes run consecutively as a knock-out competition.

Proceedings are then capped off with a massive fancy dress Presentation Party held at the Hay Memorial Hall later on the Sunday evening.

The event runs with a welcome party on the Friday night, with a parade down the main street of town the next morning.

There were seven tests including two mystery tests; the 'Bandit' and 'Lazy Eight'. Five standard tests are traditionally contested each year at the Hay Mini

The Sunday morning hosts the main event kicks off starting with the Hay Mini Nationals Motorkhana, and is then followed by the Hay Heroes Challenge, an edge of your seat elimination event where drivers run off against each other on identical tests, with the fastest moving on

Nationals.

Kevin Goldfinch was this year's winner, taking out the overall win in his Leyland Moke.

Tony Wallis was second, with Corinne East-Johnson

to the next round.

rounding out the podium.

Eventually after going through the quarter finals and

Notable highlights from this year's anniversary event

semi finals, competitors move on to the nail biting grand final that can be separated by one-hundredths of

included the return of 1968 winner Peter Drew and RPM presenter Jack Perkins competing in Hays Heroes.

a second.

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H I S TORY

CAM S HISTORY: TOYOTA A ND AUST RA LIA N M OTOR SPORT

In fact, many people consider Australia to be the

Bates and co-driver Coral Taylor went on to dominate

birthplace of Toyota Motorsport, with Japan sending a

the Australian Rally Championship (ARC) finishing top

Crown to compete in the 1957 Round Australia Trial. It

three in the championship a remarkable 11 straight

was a clear statement of Toyota’s ambition to expand

years up to 2001. They won in Celicas from 1993 to

its influence beyond Japan, eventually becoming the

1995 and were runners-up in Corollas from 1998 to

world’s, and Australia’s most successful automotive

2001. In 2006, Toyota broke through for its first ARC

group.

manufacturers’ title and repeated the feat in the

Australia’s famous endurance classic at Bathurst was naturally a focus for Toyota with three Coronas running faultlessly in 1965 to finish 2-3-4 in class. Soon after, Toyota was keen to establish a sporty image for the new Corolla and it achieved notable success with Bathurst class victories and 1968 and 1969. Corolla was also

following two years. Bates and Taylor claimed their fourth ARC title in 2008 after teammates Simon and Sue Evans headed the field in 2006-07. From 2012, Bates and Taylor won three successive titles in the Classic section of the ARC at the wheel of a 1980 Toyota Celica RA40.

featured in the Australian Touring Car Championship

Bates has received two prestigious CAMS accolades—the

where it was recognised by Guinness World Records

Phil Irving Award for engineering excellence and the

for 24 consecutive class victories from February 1985 to

Peter Brock Award for community service.

October 1986.

In 2016, Toyota launched the Toyota 86 Racing Series—

From 1985, Corolla won its class in the Bathurst classic

an affordable grassroots national motor sport category.

eight years in a row. The 1989 victory belonged to

Based on the country’s best-selling sports car, the Toyota

a young prodigy, Neal Bates, whose talents where

86 coupe, it enables enthusiasts to make the transition

recognised internationally. In 1997, he rewarded the

to circuit racing.

faith placed in him by giving Toyota’s Corolla World Rally

Excerpt taken from page 21 in CAMS: The Official History

cars its first international victory at the Canberra round of the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship.

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WA M S Women of Australian Motor Sport a CAMS initiative

WAMS U PDAT E: CAI T LIN WOOD

Women of Australian Motor Sport a CAMS initiative

Continuing on from her success with the WAMS Junior Development Scholarship, Caitlin Wood is currently representing Australia in the 2017 Blancpain GT Series with Reiter Engineering in the Lamborghini Gallardo R-EX.

Continuing on from her success with the WAMS Junior

after a successful start their race was unfortunately cut

Development Scholarship, Caitlin Wood is currently

short due to a high speed accident with Enge at the

representing Australia in the 2017 Blancpain GT Series

wheel. The crash estimated to be at speeds of 260km/h

with Reiter Engineering in the Lamborghini Gallardo

left Enge with two broken ribs and pneumothorax

R-EX.

(collapsed and/or punctured lung).

Wood is the first Australian female driver to ever

“Unfortunately this is how our race ended,” Wood said.

compete successfully on the European stage full-time, and in a strategic move, the 20-year-old has moved from the Silver Cup to the Blancpain GT Series.

“Luckily Tomas [Enge] didn’t have major injuries but these are things you never want to see happen to your teammates.

The series runs over 10 events including five endurance and five sprint races, and is highly contested with a prestige of world-class drivers giving her the opportunity to develop as a driver.

After an exciting podium result in the Silver Cup at the opening round at the Misano, Wood and fellow driver Marko Helistekangas have now switched over to the Endurance Cup for Paul Ricard and Catalunya, where they were joined by motor sport veteran Tomas Enge.

The Reiter Engineering Team qualified a strong in 39th

“It's been a very tough start to Blancpain but we will regroup and can only come back stronger!”

WAMS will continue to follow Wood’s journey at the next round at the Hungaroring, Hungary across 25-27 August 2017.

For the most up to date information on Wood’s journey including results, behind the scenes footage and detailed race reports visit her website at:

position for the six-hour, 1000km endurance race, but CAMS Speed Read • 21

www.caitlinwoodracing.com

CL UB COR N E R

CA M S C L UB R E SOUR C E G U ID E :

COMMU NICAT ION S

Just one of the many tips available through the CAMS Resource Centre.

WHY PROMOTE YOUR CLUB?

Car clubs have to promote themselves. There are many other social and voluntary organisations in their area seeking exposure to achieve recognition and attention from the community. Each one of them wants to attract members and sponsorship.

NEWSLETTERS

Building strong relationships between members and the Club is the prime reason for a newsletter program.

When written in an interesting and readable manner, it can attract new members to the club.

CLUB WEBSITE

Developing a club website provides the opportunity to reach a constantly growing audience of potential new members. A website allows visitors to be informed of

all of your club’s activity, including recent news and upcoming events.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Social media offers the opportunity for people to gather within online communities of share interest and create, share or consume content. The benefits of social media are an important tool for the promotion of motor sport as well as your club.

MORE INFORMATION Click here to view Chapter 7 from the CAMS Club Resource Guide.

Click here to find tips like this and more including policies, funding opportunities through the CAMS Club Resource Centre

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OFFI CI A L S

I MP O RTANT INFO R M AT I ON F OR OF F I C I A L S:

WO RKING WIT H CH I LDREN C HEC KS

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The Victorian State Government has made amendments to the Working with Children Check Act 2005 that will come into effect on 1 August, 2017.

• Several events or occasions with a Check from their state or territory, or • Only one event or occasion without a Check from their

These changes will now require ALL Victorian Officials

state or territory.

to obtain a Working with Children Check as part of their

How long does it take to get a Check?

licence. These amendments are being made following a

The online application takes less than 10 minutes, and

Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child

verification at a Post Office is required.

Sexual Abuse.

What do I need to provide to CAMS?

Here are some of the Frequently Asked Questions

CAMS are required to keep a record of all Working

regarding the new amendments.

with Children Checks and information can be sent to

I don’t have contact with children in my role as an

workingwithchildren@cams.com.au and must include:

official, do I still need a Working with Children Check?

• Your full name;

Yes, all Victorian CAMS Officials will need a check

• CAMS licence number;

according to the legislation changes.

• Working with Children Check number/reference; • Working with Children Check expiry date;

How much does it cost?

• A scanned copy/photograph of the card.

For volunteers, it is absolutely FREE. How long does a Victorian Working with Children

For those that don’t currently have a check, one can be

Check last?

Please click here to view the full list of Frequently Asked

Five years.

Questions

Was this a CAMS decision?

Please direct all queries to workingwithchildren@cams.

No. These changes are required following amendments

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to the Working with Children Act 2005 (The Act) by the Victorian State Government.

I hold a check from another state, is it valid in Victoria?

Yes. Interstate visitors can do child-related work in Victoria without a Victorian Check for a period of up to

Click here to start your Working with Children Check application

30 days in the same calendar year for:

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OFFI CI A L S

O F FI CI ALS R E C RUI TM E NT M O NTH Join the family of over 8,400 volunteers across Australia and become a CAMS Official this month with our July

Photo: Sam Tickell

Drive.

Signing up to become a CAMS Official has never been easier, with an easy-to-fill form available on the CAMS

motor sport. Whether you’re a driver, spectator, or know a current CAMS Officials, see what it’s like to be part of a

website.

dedicated and welcoming team.

Register to become an Official this month and you

With many CAMS Officials contributing to club events

could be in the running to win prizes including vouchers to the CAMS Shop, or the major prize of a RallySchool.com.au half-day experience.

The prizes are open to those who have previously never registered as a CAMS Official, or those who have previously been a volunteer and are looking to return to

through to major events, such as the Australian Grand Prix, Supercars, and Rally Australia, it is the best seat in the house to both experience and contribute to your favourite sport.

If you’re a current official, stay tuned for a similar competition coming soon.

O F FI CI ALS P R OFI LE : CASEY MY E RCOUGH

At just the age of 15, Casey Myerscough became a

“I had so much fun over the weekend that I didn’t

CAMS Junior Official.

stop, so now I am a General official. I am also working

Just three years later, she has collaborated with a team

towards my Bronze Scrutineers licence.

of Scrutineers and recently worked at the Hidden Valley

“Seeing behind the scenes and getting to speak to the

round of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship.

drivers at events is just part of the opportunities I get as

“I became a CAMS official in 2014 initially because I

a CAMS official.”

heard that they needed more volunteers for the Skycity

Casey volunteered as an assistant official at the recent

Triple Crown [Supercars Hidden Valley],” Myerscough

Supercars round in Darwin, the fourth time in that role.

said.

“It is a big responsibility and I’m going to definitely pursue it until I’m qualified.”

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WA M S Women of Australian Motor Sport a CAMS initiative

WAM S OF F IC IA LS EXCH ANGE PROGRA M: AP PLI CATIONS NOW OPEN

Women of Australian Motor Sport a CAMS initiative

The Women of Australian Motor Sport and CAMS, in conjunction with the Singapore Motor Sports Association, has announced it is continuing the WAMS Officials Exchange Program with Singapore for a fifth consecutive year.

Providing the opportunity for an experienced female

To be eligible for the 2017 program, applicants must

CAMS accredited official to take part in the 2017

be a female CAMS Accredited Official of Bronze level

Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, the exchange

or above and be free to travel to Singapore during 13-

program between Australia and Singapore is one of

18 September 2017.

WAMS’ signature events and has proven to be a highly successful endeavour for both countries in promoting and encouraging the participation of female motor sport officials.

Previous recipients include Michelle Luke (2013), Trisha Davidson (2014), Natalie Daish (2015) and Jacqueline Devereaux (2016) who have all taken invaluable learning experiences from their time in Singapore and applied them to their officiating roles in Australia.

WAMS Committee member and Officials Working Group representative Bernadette Cappello says that each year has proven to not only strengthen Australian official relationships with Singapore, but enable the recipient to expand their expertise and skillset in pit lane.

Applicants must fulfill all following criteria: • Not have been the recipient of this opportunity in the past • Be a CAMS accredited official of Bronze grade or higher • Be 18 years of age or older and hold a current Australian passport with at least six months validity from September 2017 • Be available to travel to Singapore for 13-18 September 2017 • Provide details of National and International level officiating experience within the past 12 months (six days minimum) • Provide contact details of two Senior CAMS officials who support your application and can be contacted

“Each year has proven to not only strengthen relationships between Australian and Singaporean

for references.

officials, but has also provided recipients with inspiration

Applications should be sent to info@wams.org.au by 9

and encouragement to develop their skills and take on

July 2017.

more senior officiating roles in Australia,” Cappello said.

“We’re excited to be able to continue the program this year and share this experience with the worthy applicant.”

Click here to download the WAMS Officials exchange Application form

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QUEE N'S BIRT HDAY H ONOU RS The late Stephen Ashton was recently honoured in last month’s Queen’s Birthday Honours for his services to motor sport and architecture.

CAMS wishes to acknowledge the late Stephen Ashton

Canberra), Perth Arena, Hamer Hall and Melbourne Recital

as a posthumous recipient of the Member of the Order of

Centre and MTC Theatre.

Australia (AM) in last month’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Ashton’s widow Ro Nixon also received a Member of the

Ashton was awarded the honour today for his significant

Order of Australia honour today for her career in the field

service to motor sport, and through his professional career

of dermatology, academia and community work.

as a highly-decorated architect.

Notable Services by the late Mr Stephen Cameron Ashton

Steve’s interest in rallying started 40 years ago whilst at university. With Ro Nixon (later to become his wife) as

• Founding Director Ashton Raggatt McDougall (ARM) Architects from 1988

co-driver, Steve competed at club, state, national and

• Co-Founder Ashton and Raggatt Architects, 1984

international level.

• President Victorian Chapter Australian Institute of

He also turned his considerable skill as a driver into campaigns in the Australian Safari, London to Sydney Marathon, Rally Australia and Round Australia events.

Ashton joined the CAMS National Rally Panel (as it was known then) in 1990. The panel then became the Australian Rally Commission and in July 1995 Steve was appointed Deputy Chairman, a position he held until

Architects, 1990-1992 • Senior Vice President Victorian Chapter Australian Institute of Architects, 1998-1990 • Chair Board of Practice Service, 1988-1990 • Councillor 1986-1994 • Life Fellow 1998 • Tutor Faculty of Architecture, University of Melbourne, many years

December 2006.

• Active Member, Launch Housing, Victoria

He founded Rallycorp (which was the commercial arm of

• Member Ministerial Working Party into the Architect's

the Australian Rally Championship) in 1999 and was its Chairman until the end of 2009.

From 2001 until 2007 Steve served in the role of FIA Observer at numerous events in the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship.

Act, 1989-1990 • Chair Building Professions Committee, 1989-1990 • Examiner Architects Registration Board • FIA Observer Asia-Pacific Rally Championship, Federation Internationale de L'Automobile, 2001-2007 • Chairman, Rally of Canberra, 1996-2001

For his great contribution to motor sport, Steve Ashton was

• Deputy Chairman Australian Rally Commission, Confederation of Australia Motor Sport 1995-2009

awarded Life Membership of CAMS in 2016.

Ashton was also one of the three founding partners in the well-known and highly-awarded Melbourne architectural firm ARM, which designed amazing buildings like Storey Hall at RMIT, the National Museum of Australia (in

• Member National Rally Panel, 1990-1995 • Life Member, Confederation of Australian Motor Sport, February 2016 • Founding Chairman RallyCorp, 1999-2009.

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CL UB COR N E R

UPCOMING CLUB EVENT S Get involved in more motor sport in July with these grassroots events coming up near you.

NE W SO U TH WAL ES

Have an event you would like featured on our calendar? Email us at

2 July: Winter Motorkhana, Ansell Park

communications@cams.com.au

15 July: Hunter All British, Newcastle 23 July: Illawarra Coffee Run, Wollongong Science Centre

V I C TORIA 1 July: 17 OST 5 Woori Yallock 1, Woori Yallock 16 July: Christmas in July, Eastern Gardens, Geelong to the Ocean Grove Bowling Club 27 July: Technical Lunch Run, Ocean Grove to Bellarine Peninsula

Q U E E NSL AN D 16 July: Dirt Sprints, Reserve Raceway 21 July: Noosa Hill Climb Static Car Display, Noosa Heads 23 July: Jumpers and Jazz Warwick Social Run, Eastern Downs Area

S O U TH AU S TR AL IA & N O R TH E R N TE R R I TORY 2 July: PCSA SS #6, Mallala Motorsport Park 2 July: SA Motorkhana Series Round 3, Mallala Motorsport Park Skid Pan

FO R MORE E V E NTS, V I E W TH E CA MS E VE NT CALE NDAR

9 July: Come & Try 3 and Multi Club 3 Hill Climb, Collingrove Hill Climb

WE S TE R N AU STRAL IA 1 July: PCWA 2017 Sports Series Round 5, Barbagallo Raceway 16 July: Shannons Targa Rallysprint, Perth Complex 22 July: Metro CAMS Officials Come & Try Day, Barbagallo Raceway

TAS M AN IA 2 July: State Motorkhana Series Round 5, Latrobe Speedway 19 July: Rivulet Café, Hobart 22 July: St Helens Screamer, Peron Dunes St Helens Photo: Peter Knights

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T E CH N I CA L

B E WAR E O F I M ITATI ONS Never compromise on your safety, particularly when it comes to fireproof drivers’ apparel.

Recently manufactured drivers’ apparel now carry an FIA hologram, in conjunction with an FIA label. Suits constructed before 2013, and other fireproof apparel since 2016, do not require a FIA hologram - however it is important to check that the FIA Approved label is genuine, valid and suitable for your level of competition.

If in doubt, consult your apparel supplier to confirm what is mandatory for your discipline of motor sport or contact the CAMS Technical Department at technical@cams.com.au

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

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T E CH N I CA L

SAFETY RECALL:

COUNTERFEIT SFI LABELS CAMS wishes to advise of counterfeit SFI labels found on harnesses sold by Ruian Sanlian.

Please note that SFI has found

Necessary measures should be taken

harnesses sold by Ruian Sanlian

to ensure that items purchased from

which bear counterfeit SFI labels

this source are not allowed to be used

stating that the manufacturer

where compliance with the relevant

certifies that their products meet the

SFI Specifications are required. Please

applicable SFI Specs. SFI obtained

contact SFI with any concerns or

examples of some of these products

inquiries about questionable product.

and determined through testing that they DO NOT meet the performance requirements of the SFI Specification 16.1

These products may appear with or without brand names. Genuine SFI conformance labels contain hidden security features and slightly

It should be noted that for any

different fonts, but the illustrations

spec program, certification that

should assist in visually identifying the

products meet the minimum

counterfeit labels and affected parts.

standards is made by the submitting

Originally published by SFI Foundation Inc.

manufacturer. Products are NOT certified, endorsed or approved by SFI.

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Further information This recall notice only applies to SFI standard harnesses. Please contact CAMS' Technical Department on 1300 883 959, or via email: technical@cams.com.au

SPEED READ

I M PO RTANT INF ORMAT ION ON CAM S EVENT ENT RY: LOG BOOKS CAMS Event Entry (CEE) is your gateway to a great

When entering your details be sure to fill in your Log

range of CAMS motor sport and social club events that

Book Number (this will be located two-thirds of the way

enables you to quickly and easily find an event you like,

down the page)

enter and pay—all without the paperwork.

3

One important area that is often missed is Log Book entry. To ensure Event Organisers have your Log Book details, select ‘My Cars’ on the front page of the CAMS Event Entry.

1

If you have not yet registered your car, you can simply press the ‘Add Car’ button or update your current record.

2

Once you have filled in your information, be sure to hit the save button.

4 Click here for more info on how to enter events online.

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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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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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The Tatts Finke Desert Race Photo: Matthew Daniele

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