Speed Read March 2017

SPEED READ MARCH 2017

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EVENT OF THE YEAR

MOTOR SPORT PROFI L ES

National and state motor sport gather for 2016 awards ceremonies.

World Time Attack Challenge wins Sport NSW award.

Read motor sport tales from photographers, officials and racers from across Australia.

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT

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CA M S N AT IO N A L AWA R D S

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O F F IC IA L OF TH E Y E A R : R O B E R T TH IRY

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ME D IA PROF I LE : R E B E CCA TH O M P SON

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RAC E R PROF I LE : JAY R O BOTH A M

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AUS T RA L IA N R A LLY C H A M P I O NSH I P : EU REK A RAL L Y PREV IEW

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WORL D T IME ATTAC K C H A LLE NG E W IN S SPORT N SW AWARD

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KA RT IN G AU S TR A LI A : GE T STA R TE D V IDEOS

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J E A N TO DT TO ATTE N D AU S TR A LI A N M OTOR SPORT H AL L OF FAM E

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CA M S H IS TO RY : A I M SS

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A IMS S S URV E Y

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CA M S S TAT E M OTO R S P O R T AWA R D S

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IN M E MO RIAM

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C L UB D E V E LO P M E NT FU ND

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CA M S C L UB C H A LLE NG E : N S W

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AU S T RALI AN CHA MPIONS C ROWNE D AT CAM S NATIONA L GA L A DINNER Champions and rivals unite to celebrate the 2016 season of Australian motor racing.

Photo: George Hitchens

Australian champions, members and motor sport industry figures have celebrated the 2016 motor racing season at the CAMS Motor Sport Awards ‘Champions and Rivals Gala’, held at Crown Casino in Melbourne.

With the support of major sponsor Burson Auto Parts, CAMS formally recognised national champions alongside those who have made long-standing

the FIA as the Best Doctor of the Season.

Garrett ‘Garry’ Coleman OAM accepted a Presidential Citation for being a National Coordinator and Senior Chaplain at motor sport events.

Locally, Dr Michael Henderson received the Award of Merit, while Robert Thiry was awarded the 2016 Australian Official of the Year.

contributions to Australian motor sport.

CAMS Life Memberships were the first to be awarded on the night, with Colin Trinder, Alan Vaughan, Denise Strawbridge and John Bowe all receiving life membership honours for their contributions to motor sport spanning multiple decades.

Bill Buckle OAM received the Phil Irving Award for 2016, recognising his engineering excellence across an outstanding 60 year career.

After being recognised on the Australia Day honours list, Mark Webber AO was awarded the Peter Brock Medal in recognition of his outstanding international motor sport career. Webber recently announced his retirement from full-time professional competition, with career

Joey Mawson was awarded the CAMS Young Driver of the Year for the second consecutive time, after claiming the 2016 German Formula 4 Championship.

Motor sport media identities were also honoured, with photographer Glenis Lindley and Neil Crompton receiving Media Service Awards.

Rebecca Thompson took out the Photograph of the Year, with John Morris claiming Photographer of the Year honours and Paul Gover awarded Journalist of the Year.

National series and class champions were also formally presented with their respective championship and series trophies across all motor sport disciplines,

highlights including being crowned 2015 FIA World

including off road, circuit, rally and karting.

Endurance Champion and nine FIA Formula One World

Click here to download high resolution photos from

Championship race victories.

the event by George Hitchens.

As well as Webber’s recognition on the international stage, Australia’s own Dr Brent May was recognised by CAMS Speed Read • 4

AWA R D S

20 16 CAMS Awa rd s CAMS Awards Life Membership: Colin Trinder Life Membership: Alan Vaughan Life Membership: Denise Strawbridge Life Membership: John Bowe Phil Irving Award: Bill Buckle OAM Australian Official of the Year: Robert Thiry

Presidential Citation: Garrett Coleman OAM CAMS Young Driver of The Year: Joey Mawson Peter Brock Medallist: Mark Webber AO FIA Best Doctor of the Season: Dr Brent May

Award of Merit: Dr Michael Henderson

Media Awards

Karting Australia Award

Media Service Award Winner: Glenis Lindley

KA1: Scott Sorenson

Media Service Award Winner: Neil Crompton Motor Sport Photograph of the Year: Rebecca Thompson Motor Sport Photographer of the Year: John Morris Motor Sport Journalist of the Year: Paul Gover

20 16 Na ti on a l S e rie s a nd N a t i o n a l C l a s s C h a m pi o n s Off Road AORC Pro Buggy Class Champion: Jack Rhodes & David Pullino AORC Extreme 4WD Class Champion: Kent Battle & Heath Lawson AORC Super 1650 Buggy Class Champion: Graham Tickner & Bodie Tickner AORC Extreme 2WD Class Champion: Steven Sanderon & Tahlia O’Cass AORC Performance 2WD Class Champion: Stuart Chapman & Ross Challacombe

AORC Production 4WD Class Champion: Amy Chapman & Lincoln Straude AORC Prolite Buggy Class Champion: Dale Martin & Adrian Rowe AORC Superlite Class A Champion: Tim Dewhurst & Tim Scott

Rally Australian 2WD Rally Champions: Adam Kaplan & Aleshia Penney Australian 2WD Classic Champion: Neal Bates & Coral Taylor

AORC Superlite Class B Champion: Jeff McNiven & Frank Waite Circuit Australian V8 Ute Racing Series: David Sieders Supercars Dunlop Series: Garry Jacobson

20 16 Na ti on a l Ch a m p ions h i ps Australian Side by Side Champion: Cody Crocker

CAMS Australian Formula 4 Champion: William Brown

CAMS Australian Rally Manufacturers’ Trophy: Subaru

CAMS Australian Endurance Champions: Nathan Morcom & Grant Denyer

CAMS Australian Off Road Champion: Jack Rhodes & David Pullino

CAMS Australian Touring Car Champion: Shane van Gisbergen

CAMS Australian GT Champion: Klark Quinn

CAMS Australian Rally Champions: Molly Taylor & Bill Hayes CAMS Speed Read • 5

OFFI CI A L S

AU ST RA LIA N OF F ICIA L OF T HE YEA R: ROBERT T HIRY

Photo: George Hitchens

SR: So Rob, when did you start officiating?

Speed Read caught up with Robert Thiry, who was the winner of the CAMS Australian Official of the Year and talked through the years that led up to him taking out officiating’s highest accolade.

if I would like a sector marshal role, and of course, I

RT: I had been to a touring car round at Mallala and had a great time watching from the grandstand, and never really looked at the officials running the meeting or what they even did. I was shopping at a Westfield shopping centre and was attracted to the racing car display—from there I put my name down as interested in becoming a volunteer marshal.

A short time later, I received a call from Lawrie Schmitt to come and find what it was all about. It was an Easter Historic meeting and little did I know they were short on officials.

I went out and was treated really well, met some great people, and 25 years later I am still here!

said yes. I was a sector marshal for a number of years, eventually moving on to be chief track marshal and then chief flag marshal. I was also acting assistant clerk of course at a number of events at Mallala, and I was asked if I would like to train as an assistant clerk of course at the Clipsal 500. The first year I was mentored and I worked with a really good assistant clerk of course who shared a wealth of knowledge, which had led me to be the current assistant clerk of course for Clipsal and now I am training others.

The reality is none of this progression would have happened if I did not have great mentors. I was able to progress and actually was given the opportunity to fill their roles … for me the greatest reward is successfully

SR: Talk us through your progressing to where you are today.

RT: I started as a flag marshal working trackside at

training new people to take higher roles and to give people the same opportunities I have had, which have helped me get where I am today.

officials trackside.

“For me the greatest reward is successfully training new people to take higher roles and to give people the same opportunities I have had, which have helped me get where I am today.”

In ’97 I went to Bathurst for the first time and at sign

SR: Not only do you travel around Australia with

my local circuit, I learnt my trade and from there on become a senior on the flag point, and finally the chief flag marshal who manages all the flag marshals including placements, mentoring and developing other

on—on the first day—someone decided I would be a

motor sport, but you also work full-time. How do you

sector marshal as they were short on officials. I was

juggle all of your commitments?

given a radio and sent to Griffins Bend, with very little

RT: For me there has to be a balance between motor

information. Over the weekend I made mistakes but I gained more experience. In that one weekend I gained more experience than years at my local circuit in South Australia—it was so much more experience that I returned for a number of years afterwards as a sector marshal.

When Clipsal came along to Adelaide I was asked

sport and family life. I always try to do something special when I am at home to treat my family to make-up for the times I am not there.

My son, who now shares my passion for motor sport and co-winner of the SA/NT Junior Official of the Year, is about to turn 16 and is more excited about getting track-side than getting a Learner’s Permit to drive …

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O FFI CI A L S

A ustrali a n Offic ia l of th e Ye a r : R o b e r t T h i r y having him alongside and driving home talking about the day is very special.

My wife has supported me along the way, becoming a sole parent on some weekend while I am indulged in my passion. It is fair to say without her support I would not have been able to do what I have done.

SR: What keeps you coming back to the track and volunteer your time?

RT: Firstly it would have to be the friendships I have made, which now include all state and territories, as well as several countries. I share a special fondness for Singapore and have enjoyed watching the officials I have mentored and developed into becoming fine senior officials (at least a dozen of them).

“In ’97 at Bathurst, Peter Brock broke down at my sector and we removed the car under yellows, which was then placed behind the wall at Griffins Bend. Brocky’s only concern was that he didn’t want the car on a tow truck going across the Mountain … we got permission to save him the embarrassment of going across the top Mountain and rolled it back in reverse direction down Mountain Straight.”

I was clerk of course at Mallala during a state round and received a report from a flag point that there may have been a fire in the cabin of a closed sports car. I placed fire on stand-by and had them moving on the

I also feel rewarded in finding and developing talent

infield towards where the car was heading. The car

and bringing them up through the ranks, seeing them

then stopped abruptly and the driver got out on fire. It

achieve their own goals.

took 18 seconds to get the fire vehicle across the track

Finally, it would be the challenge to react and make the right decision under pressure. I enjoy challenging myself and quite frankly you never have any idea what is next!

SR: What are some of your best memories from your time in the sport?

and the fire extinguisher on the driver. All my years of training came down to that moment, and I have no doubt that if I had not reacted to the flag call the driver would have sustained serious burns. In the end, he was fine. The reality is the officials saved the driver on the day; the flag marshals making the observations,

RT: The first would be attending Ayrton Senna’s farewell party in Adelaide... we all received invitations and it was

the communicator reporting the concern, the chief communicator relaying the concern and the fire

a great night. Unfortunately that was the last time we

marshals for their prompt response.

would see Ayrton, as he had the accident the next year.

Another moment was being on the grid just before the

In ’97 at Bathurst, Peter Brock broke down at my sector

start of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Singapore … soaking

and we removed the car under yellows, which was then

up the sights and sounds that no one else can have.

placed behind the wall at Griffins Bend. Brocky’s only

SR: To summarise, what is something you’d like to

concern was that he didn’t want the car on a tow truck going across the Mountain. After some discussion, we got permission and after the session rolled the car back in reverse direction down Mountain Straight, saving Brock the embarrassment of going across the top of the Mountain.

say to anyone who may be interested in becoming an official?

RT: Every week there are motor sports events all over Australia and our CAMS Officials make these events happen. Without this team of dedicated officials there would be no motor sport. Our CAMS Officials are highly trained and are our greatest asset.

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MEDIA

ACCRE DI TED MEDIA PROF ILE: RE B ECCA T HOMPSON We caught up with Victorian photographer and official Rebecca Thompson, and looked at what got her involved in motor sport.

Photo: George Hitchens

Profession: Photographer at Revved Photography and

Accredited Photographer and now we cover many

Rebecca Anne Photography

events together.

Years working in media: Three

What’s your favourite event?

CAMS level: Silver Why do you love working in the media at motor sport events?

I’m not sure I can really pin-point a favourite event, as they are all so different from each other in the categories they showcase there is such a variety of cars

I love it because I get to meet so many people—the

racing. I enjoy the atmosphere and emotion that comes

family that is built around motor sport is a huge part

from each event, but if I had to choose it would be the

of my weekends at the track, from all the officials and

Bathurst 12 Hour. There is nothing like starting on the

volunteers to the photographers and journalists in the

grid in the dark and watching the sun come up as the

media centre.

race goes on.

The atmosphere of a media centre can be so busy and

What’s your most memorable moment from the

exciting at the same time, from organising your day to

track?

which points you start and finish at, to making sure you cover as much as possible. Photography is my passion and being able to record history is what I enjoy doing the most.

There are probably so many memorable moments I could mention but the most memorable is travelling to Bathurst for the first time and exploring the new track, it was the 12 Hour and I was not sure on who I

What got you involved in motor sport?

would know. As soon as I got there, I was greeted by

I always went to motor sport events as a spectator with my Dad, who also got me into photography.

the photographers and officials I knew and I felt like I was at home. Going up the Mountain has some of the most amazing views we could photograph and being

I then decided I wanted to combine the two so I then searched how to become a CAMS Accredited Photographer and that was where I found Greg Llewellyn. Greg mentored me to become a CAMS

able to cross the track and stand inside at the dipper photographing the cars as they drive straight under you was something I will always remember doing for the first time.

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R ACE P R OFI L E

STAT E RAC ING: JAY ROBOT HA M In only his second ever race in a ‘tin top’, young Victorian Jay Robotham recently took an impressive win at the opening round of the CAMS South Australian Hyundai Excel State Championship at Mallala.

Photo: Rosalie Siddell

With family inspiration behind him, racing is in the

Expecting strong competition, the Robotham team

blood of Jay Robotham—his father, David, having won

were primarily aiming to gain valuable experience in the

numerous state karting and speedway titles, while his

car before their first Victorian Championship round at

Uncle Peter has a history that includes winning two

Sandown Raceway in March.

Australian Karting championships and holding the Australian title for compact speed cars.

Robotham manage to bank fastest laps in both qualifying and three races, and with line honours in

Graduating from karting, Jay spent his 14th birthday

three of the four races at Mallala, the 14-year-old will be

at Winton testing the Excel, making his debut race

one to watch through the ranks as experience grows,

meeting the following week at the final 2016 Victorian

race craft develops and respect for the sport matures.

State Circuit Racing Championships at Phillip Island, finishing a credible 13th.

With no time to reminisce on his early success, focus immediately turned to his preparations for the next

To start the season, Robotham elected to make the

event at Sandown in early March, in a year that already

trip across the border to challenge his skills at Mallala

promises to be an exciting as the Hyundai Excel fields

Motorsport Park’s opening round of the SA Circuit

continue to grow and see talented racers join the grid.

Excels State Championship event.

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RALLY

E UR E KA RA LLY RET URNS TO B ALL ARAT A F T ER 46 YEA RS History will be repeated when the competitors in this year’s CAMS Australian Rally Championship face the starters flag in Ballarat on Friday 17 March.

On March 1 1970, a strong field of 37 top crews from

speed and the stamina of the crew. The first Eureka rally

Victoria, NSW, SA and the ACT also faced the starters

traveled as far west as the Grampians with a fuel break

flag at the Ballarat Civic Centre, witnessed by a large

at Ararat using a combination of rough, pot holed shire

crowd.

roads and some forest stages. Interestingly, the rally was

The crews were contesting the first heat of the 1970 National Rally Championship, the Escort sponsored

covered live on Ballarat’s Radio 3BA from the refuel at Ararat.

Eureka Rally organised by the Ballarat branch of the

The 2017 event will have a manufacturer entry from

Light Car Club of Australia (LCCA).

Subaru Australia and privateers in Mini Coopers, Toyota

The crews represented several manufacturer teams including the debut of a pair of Torana XU1’s and

Corollas, Mitsubishi Lancers and a gaggle of private Subarus.

a Monaro for the Holden Dealer Team, a brace of

The rally course will be a mere snip of an event

Morris 1500’s for the British Leyland Works Team and

compared to the first Eureka Rally with just 240 km of

Mitsubishi entered three Colt 1500’s and a Colt 1100.

competitive stages in the Wombat and Cheswick forests

The defending Australian Champions, Ford Motor

north of Ballarat. The wining crew will be the fastest to

Company, did not field a team so several Ford Cortina

complete the course and there will be no navigational

GT’s and a dealer entered Capri from SA uphold

tricks. With such strong rally DNA, this year’s event will

FoMoCo honour. Renault Australia debuted a pair of

be as hotly contested as the first Eureka Rally!

Renault Gordinis. These were the days when a rally win on the weekend translated into sales in dealership on Monday, so manufacturer involvement was strong.

“The CAMS Australian Rally Championship is proud to welcome an event with such a strong connection to rallying in this country back to the national

There was also strong representation from Dealer

championship and we look forward to being in Ballarat

entered cars and it was the Winter and Taylor Holden

to present the Golden Anniversary event in 2020”, Event

entered Torana crewed by Graham Alexander/Peter Hass

Manager Katie Philps said.

who lead the field away from the start.

For the record, the 1970 Eureka Rally was won by Bob

In 1970, rallies were a test of the vehicles reliability and

Watson driving a Renault Gordini. Watson went on the

the navigator’s skill in map reading along with the cars

win the championship that year.

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W TAC

WTAC W I N S EVENT OF T HE YE A R AWA RD World Time Attack Challenge shares 2016 Sport NSW Awards Event of the Year award.

CAMS wishes to congratulate Ian Baker and his World

of us here at CAMS who have attended the WTAC have

Time Attack Challenge team on receiving the 2016 NSW

enjoyed the event immensely.“

Sports Awards “Event of the Year” in a tie with the HSBC Sydney 7s (Rugby Union). The WTAC beat a class field of events that included the Mega Netball Weekend and the AFL Multicultural Festival.

Whilst similar to a Super Sprint the unique nature of the event has thrown up challenges for the event organisers and CAMS. Scott McGrath: “It’s been a fun challenge as the technology, cars and single lap dash format, akin to

CAMS Technical Advisor, to the WTAC event, Scott

F1 Qualifying, is unlike anything we see elsewhere in the

McGrath spoke about his experiences with the WTAC:

country. We’ve worked closely with Ian and his team to

“Over the three years CAMS has been involved it’s been

make sure the event runs as smoothly as possible and

terrific to see WTAC evolve into one of the ‘must see’

I’m really looking forward to the 2017 edition!”

motor sport events of the year. This award shows that it’s not just a great motor sport event- it’s a great sporting event and on its way to iconic status. I can say that those

Photo: narrativepost.com.au

The 2017 Sydney Motorsport Park World Time Attack event takes place on the weekend of 13/14 October. For more information see: http://www.worldtimeattack.com/

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KA R T I N G

G ET ‘STA RT ED IN KAR TING’ VIDEOS Karting Australia has produced a number of videos to assist newcomers in gaining an understanding of the basics in kart racing.

The videos, hosted by seven-time Australian Karting

be a very daunting thought to understand all of the

Champion Troy Hunt, the introductory videos explain

idiosyncrasies of the sport,” O’Reilly said.

a variety of aspects including what to look for when purchasing your first kart, priming the engine, wheel alignment and much more.

Karting Australia CEO Kelvin O’Reilly explained way the videos were created and how they will ease the process for those beginning their karting careers.

“These videos have been designed to assist in breaking down the barriers for newcomers.

“Hosted by one of the most experienced people in our sport, Troy Hunt, the videos provide a great overview of what you require to go racing along with a lot of other aspects.”

“When you’re first starting in the sport of karting it can

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H A L L OF FA M E

J E AN TO DT TO AT T END AUST RA LIA N M OTOR SPO RT HA LL OF FA ME GA L A FIA President Jean Todt has accepted an invitation to attend the 2017 Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame Gala Induction Dinner.

FIA President Jean Todt has accepted an invitation to be

“It is particularly pleasing to me to see all the forms of

Guest of Honour at the 2017 Australian Motor Sport Hall

motor sport in Australia coming together under one roof

of Fame Gala Induction Dinner to be held in Melbourne

to celebrate the rich history of Australian motor sport.”

on the evening of Friday March 24.

Last year’s inaugural event saw the induction of

The dinner, presented by Speedcafe.com, will be one

motorsport royalty including Sir Jack Brabham, Mick

of the highlights of the Rolex Australian Formula One

Doohan, Alan Jones and Jason Crump and this year

Grand Prix weekend and will see 21 new inductees

touring car greats Jim Richards and Mark Skaife have

included from the world for two wheels and four.

already been announced as advanced recipients.

Todt and former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone both

Chairman of the Hall of Fame, Garry Connelly, said he

sent video messages to last year’s inaugural event, which

was delighted to have Todt not only attend this year’s

included a surprise personal visit from 2015 Formula 1

event person, but to be a part of the ceremony.

world champion Lewis Hamilton.

“The Organising Committee is as honoured as it is

Todt will not only attend in person this year, but will

excited to have Jean Todt attending and to have him

present one of the inductees with their Hall of Fame

perform the induction ceremony for one of the Class of

medal.

2017,” Connelly said.

“I am delighted to be able to attend this historic event

The Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame is an initiative

and to welcome some of the greats of Australian Motor

of CAMS, with the support of Motorcycling Australia,

Sport into their new Hall of Fame,” Todt said.

Karting Australia, ANDRA and Speedway Australia, and

“The formation of Australia’s own Motor Sport Hall of

is presented by Speedcafe.com.

Fame to honour the heroes of our sport, on both four

The function has a limited number of seats available

wheels and two, is an important milestone in the sport

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and I look forward to seeing who will join the 30 great

visit www.cams.com.au/tickets

drivers and riders who were inducted last year.

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H I S TORY

CA MS HISTORY BOOK: A IMSS

“Motor racing is dangerous”. It is a disclaimer every

importantly the protocols that run them, have never,

enthusiast reads on the back of every entry ticket.

potentially, been safer. Neither have the competition

Speed comes with inherent risk. But increasingly CAMS and its parallel organisation the Australian Institute of Motor Sport Safety (AIMSS) are working to reduce the impact of high speed collision.

If there is one word which defines the primary objective of motor sport in the last decade, it is ‘safety’.

Safety has become a doctrine. Active safety seeks to make both vehicles and drivers safer – seeking to reduce the potential for loss of control. Passive safety seeks to lessen the outcome of an incident.

vehicles, nor the personal safety equipment available to drivers and crews. Training of everyone involved – drivers, officials, volunteers – is so much more detailed and accurate than at any time in the past.

And yet, in a sport in which the science of saving lives is becoming absolute, risk still exists and it will never completely go away.

In part, at least, it is what draws people to the sport.

Motor racing without risk is merely video-gaming.

The aura of motor sport is made up not only of great

Cars have become substantially safer. So has the ontrack environment in which they compete. Expanding protocols are in place to protect competitors, officials and spectators.

battles and sensational victories, but also of glorious defeats and tragedies. In motor sport folklore, each are celebrated and honoured with equal reference.

Within CAMS there is no honour roll of those whose

More than the development of the sport, more than the propagation of new categories, more than the immense explosion of exposure of motor sport on dedicated TV channels and web streams, making motor racing safer is a mantra.

And, to that large extent, it has been successful. In CAMS’ 60th year, the places of competition and,

lives have been lost or irrevocably changed. But almost everyone involved in the sport has a memory, usually graphic and sometimes as a result of personal witness.

Not only the trauma is remembered, but also its cause – informing future actions as the sport seeks to improve safety for its competitors, officials and spectators.

Taken from pages 274-276 of the CAMS Official History Book.

CAM S: T HE OF F ICIA L HISTORY PU RC HASE NOW AT T HE CA MS SHOP

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AIMSS

A IMSS SURVEY AIMSS is seeking assistance from CAMS members to understand how driver training and motor sport involvement relates to driving on public roads.

As part of CAMS ongoing commitment to safety, the

This survey is arguably one of the most important

Australian Institute for Motor Sport Safety (AIMSS) is

conducted with Australian motor sport participants,

asking CAMS members for assistance to understand

and has the potential to provide benefits to CAMS

how driver training and motor sport involvement relate

members.*

to driving on public roads.

Click here to partake in the online survey

Members (18 years and above) can complete a 20-minute survey and answer questions about their driver training and motor sport experiences, as well as their attitudes and experiences while driving on public roads.

The survey is partnering with Dr Kristi Heesch from the School of Public Health and Social Work at Queensland University of Technology to gather information that can

Members who participate in the survey will also go into the draw to win one of five $500 Visa Eftpos gift cards!

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Dr Kristi Heesch, Senior Lecturer at QUT via k.heesch@qut.edu.au or (07) 3138 5460. *For further details on the survey and the study please click here

inform these efforts.

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S TAT E AWA R D S

201 6 STAT E AWA RDS Congratulations to all of the champions, milestones and award winners at the State Award dinners in South Australia, Queensland and Tasmania.

S ou th Austra lia / North e rn Te r r i t o r y CAMS Service Star: Garrett (Garry) Coleman Burson Future Star Award: Bryce Fullwood SA Racing Driver of the Year: Asher Johnston Peter Wright Memorial Driver of the Year: Michael O’Donnell State Event of the Year: SA Time Attack Twilight Edition – Mitsubishi GSR Evo Club Club Milestones 40 Years: Adelaide Buggy Club 45 Years: Women for Wheels of SA

CAMS Service Awards

2016 SA and NT State Champions

Phillip Matthews David Ling Sue Stephenson Barry Hughes Glenys Collins Jake Kroonstuiver

SA Motorkhana: Garry Dodd NT Motorkhana: Oscar Taylor Hill Climb: Gregory Ackland Khanacross: Bradley Clements Off Road Drivers: Jack Rhodes & Aaron Haby

CAMS Service Stars Fred Severin Ian Lamb Joan Shearer

Off Road Navigators: David Pullino & Liz Haby

Officials State Official of the Year: Matthew Avery

Rally Co-Driver: Lisi Phillips

State Junior Officials of the Year: Emily De Longte & Christian Thiry

45 Years: Adelaide Superkart Club

Auto Test Official of the Year: Paul Height

45 Years: Ford Owners Car Club of SA

Off Road Official of the Year: Gail Foster

50 Years: Formula Vee Association of SA

Speed Official of the Year: Barry Kitts

50 Years: Southern Districts Car Club

Rally Official of the Year: Daniel Claridge

50 Years: Gawler Road Knights Car Club

Circuit Official of the Year: Alan Pickstock

60 Years: MG Car Club of SA

Rally Driver: Andrew Gleeson Formula Vee: Jackson Freer Formula Ford: Simon Gardiner HQ Holden: Darren Jenkins Improved Production: Michael De Luca Circuit Excel: Asher Johnston Saloon Cars: Peter Holmes Sports Cars: Michael O’Donnell Outstanding Achievement Awards SA/NT initiative for competitors excelling on the international and national stage Outright winner 2016 Clipsal 500 Adelaide: Nick Percat

Outright winning driver 2016 Australian Off Road Championship: Jack Rhodes Outright winning co-driver 2016 Australian Off Road Championship: David Pullino Winning driver Super 1650 in 2016 Australian Off Road Championship: Graham Tickner Winning co-driver Super 1650 in 2016 Australian Off Road Championship: Bodie Tickner Winning driver Extreme 2WD in 2016 Australian Off Road Championship: Steven Sanderson Winning co-driver Extreme 2WD in 2016 Australian Off Road Chamionship: Tahlia O’Cass Outright winner 2016 Australian Sports Racer Series: Roger I’Anson Outright winning driver 2016 Classic Adelaide Rally: Michael Busby Outright winning co-driver 2016 Classic Adelaide Rally: John Caldicott

Quee nsland CAMS Service Star: Paul Woodward CAMS Service Award: Grahame Hunt Helen Hunt Kevin Lawrence Robert Turner Ken Whitby Will Power Trophy: Clayton Chapman Outstanding Club Award: Central Qld Motor Sporting Club Inc. CAMS Queensland Event of the Year: SR Automotive Manumbar Rally Burson Auto Parts Future Star Award: Wayne Morton CAMS Queensland Motor Sport Official of the Year: Gordon Fischer Maree Fischer 20 years of club affiliation: Douglas Shire Motor Sport Associtaion Inc 30 years of club affiliation: Central Coast Car Club (Gladstone) Inc

2016 Queensland Formula Ford Championship: Mitchell Maddren

2016 Queensland Off Road Championship (Navigator): Daniel Mansfield

2016 Queensland Formula Vee Championship: Paul Kellaway

2016 Queensland Production Sports Car Championship: Graham Lusty

2016 Queensland Gemini Racing Championship: Nicholas Rangeley

2016 Queensland Racing and Sports Car Championship: John English

2016 Queensland Hill Climb Championship: Malcolm Oastler

2016 Queensland Rally Championship (Driver): Robert Bishop

2016 Queensland Historic Touring Car Championship: Robert Sudall

2016 Queensland Rally Championship (CoDriver): Neill Woolley

2016 Queensland HQ Holden Championship: Brock Mitchell

2016 Queensland Saloon Car Championship: Coleby Cowham

2016 Queensland Hyundai Series X3 Championship: Cameron Bartholomew

2016 Queensland Sports Sedan Championship: George Kulig

2016 Queensland Improved Production Car Championship (Over 2000cc): Jason Grimmond

2016 Queensland Supersprint Championship: Geoffrey Noble

2016 Queensland Improved Production Car Championship (Under 2000cc): David Waldon

2016 Queensland Trans Am Championship: Shane Wilson

2016 Queensland Motorkhana Championship: Brant Rayment

2016 SCMSA Short Circuit Speed Events Series: Leonard Griffiths

2016 Queensland Off Road Championship (Driver): Troy Duff

2016 SCMSA Short Circuit Speed Events Series (Junior): Brock Paine

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Ta s mani a 2016 Tasmanian Drift Series: Paul Austin

2WD Driver: Lee Peterson

Sports GTB: Matthew Grace

2016 Hillclimb Series: Stephen Mott

2WD Co-Driver: Daniel Willson

Sports GTC: David Wrigley

2016 Motorkhana Series: Andrew Long

Class P2 Driver: Aidan Peterson

HQ Holden: Andrew Toth

2016 Tasmanian SuperSprint Champion: Brett O’Shea

Class P2 Co-Driver: Gavin Johnstone

Sports Sedans: Eric Taylor

2016 Tasmanian Off Road Series

Class P3 Driver: Lee Peterson

Improved Production: Paul McKercher

Class P3 Co-Driver: Daniel Willson

Historic Touring Cars: John Talbot

Class P4 Driver: Nathan Newton

Hyundai Excel: James Burdon

Class P4 Co-Driver: Mark Young

Historic Regularity: Neil Johnson

Pro Lite: Chris Boon Super 1650: Andrew Giffard & James Giffard Performance 2WD: Steve Watkins Extreme 2WD: Peter Holman Extreme 4WD: Darren Bott Pro Buggy: Justin Tatnell UTV: Mike Males Outright Champion Driver: Chris Boon Outright Champion Co-Driver: Glenn Williams 2016 Tasmanian Rally Series Outright Driver: Keith Abblitt Outright Co-Driver: Adrian Hodgetts

Class P5 Driver: Keith Abblitt Class P5 Co-Driver: Adrian Hodgetts Class P6 Driver: Sara Rogers Class P6 Co-Driver: Steve Norris Classic Car Driver: Darren Clark Classic Car Co-Driver: Keegan Buckley 2016 Super Series

Tasmanian Motor Sport Hall of Fame Inductees:

Police Commissioner Perpetual Trophy: Kieran Glover Person of the Year – Circuit Racing: Wade McLean Person of the Year – Off Road: Nicola Hoyland Person of the Year – Rally: Lynn Rattray Person of the Year – Karting: Stuart Lee Person of the Year – Speedway: Callum Harper Official of the Year: Ross Ferguson Junior Official of the Year: Geoff Papi-Watson Service Award: Randall Langdon

Ivy McDonald Wayne Mahnken

Service Star: Kim Taylor

Paddy and Enid Baker Perpetual Trophy: Craig Trenham

Event of the Year: 2016 Tasmanian Sand Enduro

Jeff Ransley Perpetual Trophy: James Burdon

Formula Vee 1200: Wade McLean

Ron & Ivy McDonald Circuit Racing Trophy: Wade McLean

Sports GTA: Tony Warren

The Ling Rookie Trophy: David Paine

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Service Star: Rosemary Taylor

Burson Auto Parts Future Star: Adam Garwood

VA L E

I N MEMORIA M Speed Read remembers those from the motor racing community.

C LEM SM IT H CAMS is saddened to hear the passing of Clem Smith, who passed away peacefully at his home, shortly after celebrating his 90th birthday.

Clem lived a spirited and passionate life, especially in motor sport, and was the face of Mallala Motorsport Park in South Australia.

Competing in Sports Sedans throughout ‘70s and a successful businessman in South Australia, Clem purchased the Mallala site in 1977. The facility was redeveloped and opened for motorcycle racing in 1980,

B I LL P I TT Bill Pitt, who passed away on 23 February at the grand

and for car racing two years later.

age of 90 years.

As well as an avid motor sport competitor, Clem also

A Patron for the Jaguar Drivers Club of Queensland,

had a large collection of cars in his possession located near the circuit.

Clem’s Funeral will be held on Monday 20 February, with further details to be announced shortly.

CAMS sends its condolences to Clem’s family and friends during this time. Clem will be greatly missed by the entire motor sport community.

Bill was the co-winner of the first 24 Hours race held in Australia (1954) driving one of the first XK120 FHCs built, defeating Peter Whitehead and Tony Gaze in an ex-works C-Type.

He co-purchased new D-Type XKD526, raced it with great success, and even flipped it onto its back at Albert Park in its second outing. He was incredibly fortunate to survive that – and without any injury.

In 1957 he co-drive the Queensland Jaguar distributor’s MkVIII auto saloon in the Mobilgas Around Australia Trial – coming home the first non-VW car and in seventh placing outright. They also claimed a host of other awards for what he said was his finest competition event.

In 1959 he co-owned and drove one of the potent and rare works prepared 3.4 Litre (Mk1) cars to finish second in the first Australian Touring Car Championship in 1960 (behind another works ‘Mk1’).

In 1961 he captured the second Australian Touring Car Championship in the ‘Mk1’ beating Bob Jane and a host of other Jaguar entrants.

Bill was the Service Manager for Westco Motors, the Queensland and Northern Territory Jaguar distributors, and carried out a host of other vital roles in the business before going into his own non-motoring enterprise.

Last year the car club were delighted to take Bill to meet David Bowden who showed him around his incredible collection of historic racing cars.

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CL UB COR N E R

CAMS C LU B DE VE LOPMENT F UND The funds will be available to CAMS affiliated clubs as part of our ongoing commitment to drive growth in clubs and motor sport.

Applications for the CAMS Club Development Fund

Since the Club Development Fund’s inception, over

(CDF) - supported by Burson Auto Parts and Famous

40 car clubs have benefited from the initiative to date.

Insurance - are now being accepted.

CAMS has also invested over $50,000 directly into

After an overwhelming number of expressions of

clubs to assist with club membership growth and

interest across the previous two rounds of CDF

making motor sport more accessible for juniors to get

applications, CAMS affiliated Sporting Car Clubs can

started.

now apply for the fund all year round.

CO N TACTS State

Sport & Club Development Officer

Email

Phone

NSW/ACT

Shawn Fitzgerald

nsw@cams.com.au

(02) 8736 1219

VIC

Pravin Sinnan

vic@cams.com.au

(03) 9593 7777

SA/NT

Charise Bristow

sa@cams.com.au

(08) 8361 4801

QLD

Sharyn Cooke

qld@cams.com.au

(07) 3850 2400

TAS

Jenna Clarke

tas@cams.com.au

(03) 6227 5601

WA

Lauren Cornes

wa@cams.com.au

(08) 9208 8500

U P CO M I NG EVE NT S State

Club

Event Date/s

WA

Mini Car Club of WA

26/3

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Further information and criteria on how you can apply can be found by downloading the application form located by clicking this link.

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CA MS C LU B C HA LLENGE NSW The North Shore Sporting Car Club Ltd took out the first 2017 CAMS Club Challenge Australia event held at Ringwood Park Hill Climb in late February.

The North Shore Sporting Car Club Ltd took out the

Seven runs were completed before the weather

first 2017 CAMS Club Challenge Australia, supported

interrupted, however, that didn’t stop the track records

by Famous Insurance, event held at Ringwood Park Hill

from falling all day with numerous broken over the six-

Climb in late February.

hour event; some even toppling in the first run of the

Run by CAMS, in conjunction with the MG Car Club

day.

(Newcastle) Inc. the event attracted nine teams,

Newly affiliated club NSW Supra Club Incorporated, who

consisting of 40 competitors from eight clubs.

had previously only competed in a handful of CAMS

The tight corners and top straight of Ringwood Park

events, had a successful day coming in fourth.

were the perfect place for the Mitsubishi Evolutions of

CAMS Club Challenge Australia is a one-day team Hill

the North Shore Sporting Car Club team.

Climb event, open to all CAMS Affiliated Sporting Car Clubs.

The team of four consisting of Phil Heafey, David Finnimore, David Isaacs and Peter Howard smashed the

Clubs are encouraged to enter a team of three to five to

current records held at the track on their way to victory.

compete at their state event on their behalf, with the

Coming in a close second were the Kempsey Sporting

top three teams taking home a cash prize for their club.

Car Club Inc. and the MG Car Club (Newcastle)’s ‘Sports

To enter for the upcoming CAMS Club Challenge

Team’ in third.

event in Queensland on 2 April, click here.

F INA L RESU LT S 1. North Shore Sporting Car Club 2. Kempsey Sporting Car Club 3. MG Car Club Newcastle ‘Sports Team’ 4. NSW Supra Club 5. MG Car Club Newcastle ‘Tin Tops’ 6. BMW Drivers’ Club Newcastle 7. Renault Car Club NSW 8. NSW 86/BRZ Car Club 9. Sprite Car Club of Australia

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WA M S

WAM S J UNI OR DEVELOPMENT SCH O L AR SET F OR F RA NC E After an impressive 2016 season, Beck Connell is now aiming her sights on the world stage. WAMS spoke to Connell about her dream to race at an international level, and how she’s preparing for the Le Mans IAME X30 World Finals in October.

I will be heading over there with an open mind, with no big expectations so I can learn and take as much in as I can. This will be a very big learning curve for me. There is however a special award for the ‘Best X30 Lady’ so I think this could definitely be an achievable goal that I would like to go for.

WAMS: France is so far away! What do you see as being your biggest challenge?

BC: My biggest challenge for me is raising the funds to actually get over to France, and we need to raise approximately $12,000. This includes all travel, accommodation, kart, engine, entry fees, race and practice tyres as well as other kart maintenance fees.

I am currently looking for sponsorship but I will also be creating a ‘Go Fund Me’ fund raising page in the coming days as we need to raise the majority of the funds by

WAMS: How did the opportunity arise?

BC: Last year, with the great help from my mechanic and engine builder Shayne Piper, we had a very successful karting year where I won the New South Wales State Championships in KA3 Senior Light and finished inside the top 10 in the Australian Kart Championship in KA3 Senior. With this in mind along with other strong results including pole positions

June/July.

WAMS: The WAMS Junior Development Scholarship has successfully developed many Australian female racing stars including Caitlin Wood who is representing Australia in 2017 Blancpain Sprint Series with Reiter Engineering in the Lamborghini Gallardo REX. Have you set yourself any targets you

throughout the year and through negotiations with the

want to achieve in your motor sport career?

Australian IAME X30 World Final organiser, I was given

BC: It is great to see the support that WAMS offers to

this opportunity to compete internationally.

up and coming female racers and Caitlin Wood being

My initial reaction was just pure excitement as it has always been a major goal of mine to compete at a major international event however I had never expected it to be this year so it does seem a bit surreal at the moment.

WAMS: How are you preparing for your international debut?

BC: As the IAME X30 World Finals aren’t until October, my main focus at the moment is on achieving my goals in the Australian Kart Championship where I would like to finish the series with an overall top five result in the KA3 Senior category.

If I can do this, it will really boost my confidence when I head to France. It is a little bit daunting, as I have never raced on the karting world stage.

one of them is doing a fantastic job overseas. I too have benefited a huge amount from the WAMS Junior Development Scholarship, from my mental and physical preparations for race day to media and sponsorship training, it has all helped me further my motor sport career and achieve my goals.

In 2018, I would really like to step up into the Toyota 86 Racing Series however if any other opportunities arise for another series such as Formula Ford or Formula 4 I will definitely keep these options open.

As a major goal of mine, I would like to one day compete in the Supercars Dunlop Super2 Series. From there, if I am competitive enough to step up into the main Supercars Championship that would just be an unbelievable achievement.

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Q UE E NSL AND RACERS DONAT E FO R CH I LD REN’S HOSPITA L The Queensland Racing Drivers Association have set a new benchmark for fundraising on behalf of the local motor sport community in 2016, with a total of $6,227 raised for the Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Over the past 16 years, state level racers have raised

“It’s heartening to see that with every year that passes,

tens of thousands of dollars supporting the Foundation,

all of the competitors, officials, team members and

which ensures world class clinical care for sick kids,

families involved in the sport are willing to dig deep,

providing them access to the best possible medical

and continue to support this very worthy cause.

equipment.

“Our local motor sport scene is like a big family, and we

The bulk of the fundraising is carried out at the annual

are proud to be able to assist in raising some funds and

combined car club Christmas dinner and trophy

awareness of the work of the Children’s Hospital, which

presentation held at the Kedron Wavell Services Club,

is always there when it is needed.”

with money raised via raffles and auctions of items donated from within the motor sport community.

Each year the QRDA hosts a State Championship race meeting at Warwick’s Morgan Park Raceway, as well

On hand at the cheque presentation were Donna

as individual club championships for all CAMS State

Whiteley from the Children’s Hospital Foundation,

Championship categories.

alongside Chris Donnelly and Brett Batterby from the QRDA.

If you are interested in the work of Children’s Hospital Foundation or would like to donate, check

“For many years now, the CAMS circuit racing

out their website at http://www.wonderteam.com.au/

community in Queensland have been strong supporters

event/childrenshospitalfoundation

of the incredible work carried out by the Children’s Hospital Foundation,” President of the QRDA, Chris Donnelly said.

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CL UB COR N E R

CA MS C LU B RESOURCE GUID E: F U NDRA ISING Just one of the many tips available through the CAMS Resource Centre.

Photo: Dan Thompson

What is fundraising?

the grant agency. Usually, there it is a lengthy period in

Fundraising is a systematic process designed to secure funds that will support the Club’s operating budget.

the process of applying for a grant and the application being considered.

More information on Fundraising

Sources of funds Clubs generally generate funds from four main sources: 1. Internal fundraising

Click here to view Chapter 8 of the CAMS Club Resource Guide

2. Grants from government and governing bodies 3. Sponsorship from business 4. Donations from trusts, foundations, businesses and even individuals Applying for grants Grants will almost always require an application to be

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

made, which will have to demonstrate that the project is feasible and meets the policy goals or priorities of

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CL UB COR N E R

UPCOMING CLUB EVENT S Get involved in more motor sport in the New Year with these great events coming up near you.

Photo: Dan Thompson

NE W SO U TH WAL ES & AU S TR A LI A N CA P ITAL TE R R I TORY 5 March: Thirlmere Festival of Steam – Uncle Leo’s Diner 11 March: Young Driver Development Course – Ringwood Park 16 March: Round 5 Summer Twilight Tarmac Rallysprint Series – Sydney Dragway

V I C TORIA 4 March: Geelong All Holden Day 2017 – Geelong Show Grounds 11 March: Borderbash 2017 – Arumpo 18 March: Top Gear Scout 2017 – Mafeking Rover Park

Q U E E NSL AN D 8 March: Social Lunch Run – Easter Darling Downs Area 11 March: Wide Bay Motor Complex Inaugural Rallysprint – Wide Bay Motorplex 26 March: Social Day Run – Easter Downs Area

SO U TH AU STRAL IA & NO R TH E R N TE R R I TORY 12 March: K.I. Motor Club Sprint – Arranmore Rd 18 March: Come and Try Hill Climb – Collingrove Hill Climb 19 March: Winter Cup 1 Hill Climb – Collingrove Hill Climb

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

WE S TE R N AU STRAL IA 1 March: Summer Autocross Series Round 5 – Perth Motorplex 4 March: EV Challenge March Event – Barbagallo Raceway 19 March: Camp Quality Ride Day – Harvey 4WD Club

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H I S TORY

The CAMS Member Rewards program provides value to CAMS members through a range of special offers and discounts thanks to CAMS’ Official Partners and special Member Rewards Partners.

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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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CON T E N T S

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