Speed Read September 2017 by Motorsport Australia

SPEED READ SEPTEMBER 2017

TA R G A FLO R IO TO V I S I T VI C TO R IA

O F F ROAD C HAMPI ON C ROW NED

A HEALTHY PARTNERSHI P

For the first time in its 101 year existence, the most historical and prestigious tour, the Targa Florio, will take place outside of Sicily.

Matthew Martin took home the 2017 BFGoodrich CAMS Australian Off Road Championship at the Hindmarsh Shire Rainbow Desert Enduro.

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TARGA FLORIO TO MAKE HISTORY IN VICTORIA

A HEALTHY PARTNERSHIP

SURFACE SWAP

FORMULA 4 ON THE RISE

RECOGNISING THE BEST OF OUR STATES

STATE OF ORIGIN HITS DARWIN

CAMS HISTORY: JOHN AND RUSSELL LANYON

OFF ROAD CHAMPION CROWNED

FANS HOPING FOR A WRC SHOWDOWN AT RALLY AUSTRALIA

AUGUST ACCESS

2017 ARC ROARS TO LIFE FOR LIGHTFORCE RALLY SA

PERTH TURNS IT ON

BUILDING A FVT05 FORMULA VEE

INTERNATIONAL RACER SHARES HIS SXS CHAMPIONSHIP EXPERIENCE

GOVERNMENT’S ASBESTOS CRACKDOWN

WAMS: LEAD FOOT LYNDA

OFFICIALS PROFILE: MARY CAPLET

TEAM SSES TOPS WA CAMS CLUB CHALLENGE

CAMS CLUB BUSINESS WORKSHOPS

CAMS CLUB PROFILE: WESTLAKES AUTOMOBILE CLUB

CAMS CLUB DEVELOPMENT FUND: ‘COME AND TRY CIRCUIT DAY’ AT COLLIE MOTORPLEX

UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS

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EVENTS

TARG A F LORIO TO M AKE HISTORY IN VIC TORIA For the first time in its 101 year existence, the most historical and prestigious tour, the Targa Florio, will take place outside of Sicily.

Victoria will host the iconic Targa Florio event, with some of the world’s most prestigious vehicles making their way across the state in late November. Victoria secured the deal to the event’s hosting rights after beating a consortia from Florida. Victoria’s Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Hon John Eren MP said the event was a significant opportunity to showcase Victoria and increase its

main races being run on the same route with the same

position on the global classic and luxury car circuit.

rules and trials.

“The Targa Florio is a symbol for the passion of cars,

The Targa Florio Australian Tribute classic car regularity is

luxury and adventure – and we’re delighted that the organisers have chosen Victoria to stage the first-ever

open to cars from 1906 to 1976 that will compete at an average speed of max 50km/h. Between 30 and 40 time

tour outside of Italy,” Mr Eren said.

trials will be set over the course of the route.

“These classic cars will travel to some of our most

The Ferrari Trophy is open to Ferrari cars from 1977 to

breathtaking destinations, breathing more life into

present.

regional communities across Victoria.

Today, the Targa Florio is not just the world's most

“Our love of sport and fast cars, coupled with our

ancient road tour that attracts an international following,

beautiful scenery and large Italian community, makes us

but a tribute to classic cars and beautiful scenery for

the perfect host for such an occasion.”

people to adore - this year from a Victorian stage.

In the same manner as the famous Sicilian event, the

Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) CEO,

Targa Florio Australian Tribute will see over 200 historic cars including Ferraris unfold over four days, with two

Eugene Arocca, said the event would further boost Victoria’s status as a major supporter of the very best events in world motor sport.

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EVENTS

Kinglake Marysville

TARGA FLORIO AUSTRALIAN TRIBUTE

END DAY 3 START DAY 4 Healesville

START DAY 1 (END DAY 4)

Melbourne Docklands

Course and Itinerary 29 November - 3 December, 2017

TEST: Albert Park

Day 1 Stage: Geelong - Geelong Day 2 Stage: Geelong - Cape Schanck Day 3 Stage: Cape Schanck - Healesville Day 4 Stage: Healesville - Melbourne Transfer (non-stage section) Points of interest / scheduled breaks

START STAGE 1 END STAGE/DAY 1 START DAY 2

TEST: Geelong

Geelong

Location of regularity test

Ferry to Sorrento Torquay

Arthurs Seat & Red Hill

END DAY 2 START DAY 3 Cape Schanck

Lorne

Lavers Hill

San Remo Foreshore

TEST: Beech Forest Road

Apollo Bay

“As the national sporting body for four-wheeled motor sport, we are extremely proud to be associated with such an iconic, international motor sport event and

Sunday 3 December – departing from Healesville back

congratulate the event organisers, Visit Victoria and the

towards Melbourne CBD and via Albert Park, finishing at

Victorian Government for hosting the Targa Florio on

the Sponsors village

some of our most famous roads,” Arocca said.

Total of 1175 kms

“We can’t wait for this to get underway at the end of this year and are looking forward to seeing yet another amazing motor sport event being held in Australia, on top of other memorable events such as Victoria’s own Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and the Australian round of the World Rally Championship.”

The four-day tour extravaganza will culminate in an official closing ceremony at Harbour Esplanade, Docklands, with awards given to the first three cars to rank and presented to them by the Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews. The Targa Florio, Australian Tribute comes to Victoria

TOUR SCHEDULE

courtesy of Melbourne-based consulting company the

Thursday 30 November – registered vehicles will make

iSTEEM Group, who, as part of organising committee,

their way from Melbourne CBD to the City of Greater

secured the exclusive rights with a view to extend for the

Geelong via Torquay and back to Geelong for the official

next five years.

opening ceremony, 170kms

This event is also supported by Visit Victoria.

Friday 1 December – vehicles will drive from Geelong to Apollo Bay via Lorne and then onto Queenscliff. Vehicles will be transported by ferry from the Bellarine Peninsula to the Mornington Peninsula Saturday 2 December – registrants will drive from the heart of Mornington’s wine region through Red Hill to

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San Remo and onto Healesville

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Australian Unity health insurance and the Confederation

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of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) are delighted to

in motor sport.”

announce the two organisations have entered into an exciting, new partnership.

Australian Unity’s Nicholas Tamm, National Business Development Manager, said the partnership offered great

As the Official Health Insurance Partner of CAMS, this partnership will give club members, licence holders and motor sport fans the opportunity to access great offers through Australian Unity health insurance.

opportunities for the company. “We are really looking forward to working with CAMS and connecting with the Australian motor sport community,” Tamm said.

As part of the partnership Nick Rowe of AGI Sport, the current leader of the CAMS Jayco Australian Formula 4 Championship, will carry a special Australian Unity themed livery for the remainder of the year, which

“We will also be working with them to roll out some great promotions, experiences and branding across CAMS programs and events. “CAMS is a terrific organisation and we are proud to

debuted at Sydney Motorsport Park. CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca said CAMS members would be the real winners out of this new deal.

be working together with Eugene and his team. CAMS members should expect to hear about some great offers in the coming weeks.”

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Australian Unity health insurance,” Arocca said. “This multi-year agreement will give our members access

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RALLY

SURFACE SWA P CAMS Australian Rally Championship leader Harry Bates recently swapped his Corolla rally car for a Toyota 86 at Sydney Motorsport Park.

It was a drastic change of scenery for current CAMS

Whilst there has always been intrigue about rally drivers

Australian Rally Championship leader Harry Bates last

transferring their skills to circuit racing and vice-versa,

month, who swapped gravel, forest lined stages for

the experience gave Bates a new appreciation for the

the tarmac of Sydney Motorsport Park in the Toyota 86

difference between the disciplines.

Series.

“In circuit racing, they’re constantly looking for the last

Despite being involved in the development of the category since its debut season in 2016, this was Bates’ first opportunity to race an 86 in anger.

one percent,” Bates added. “With rallying we’ve got a lot more time to compete, we do a lot more kilometres in a race weekend whereas

“Toyota gave me the opportunity to be here. With all of

here they really need to be on their game one hundred

the rally activity I do for them, they saw it as a good fit

percent of the time. The top guys, that’s exactly what

to do a bit of circuit racing as well,” Bates said.

you see from them - I find that particularly impressive.

“It’s an opportunity I’ve really enjoyed to have been

“Rallying is, I think, something that takes a little bit

involved in the development of the series over the last

longer to get the experience and to develop your skills.

couple of years and then to be finally competing myself

Circuit racing is where you can test and develop your

is a pretty nice feeling.”

skills a little bit more easily. Each sport’s unique, each

While the absence of his co-driver, John McCarthy, is one obvious difference to Bates’ usual discipline of

one has a really fine line between on the correct side of the line and going over the line.”

choice, the second-generation Bates rally driver enjoyed

Bates’ attention is now focused squarely on the

the experience of circuit racing.

remaining two rounds of the CAMS Australian Rally

“It’s a bit wild out there and a bit different to rallying. They are completely different disciplines obviously, but learning every race and trying to improve. I feel like I’m getting there,” Bates said.

Championship, where he and co-driver John McCarthy will debut a Toyota Yaris built to AP4 regulations after retiring their trusty Corolla S2000. “It’s a great formula and I can’t wait to get out there and

“It’s something we don’t really get to do in rallying… competing door-to-door with other cars isn’t one of them. Being here on the track is a new experience

see what it’s capable of. Certainly we’re hoping to gain a performance advantage over our current car, and if we can do that we’ll be really happy,” Bates said.

for me with other cars, but really good fun and totally different.”

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FOR M UL A 4 C O N F E D E R AT I O N O F A U S T R A L I A N M O T O R S P O R T

FORMUL A 4 O N T HE RISE Preparations are already underway for the 2018 CAMS Jayco Australian Formula 4 Championship, as it approaches its fourth season next year.

The future of the CAMS Jayco Australian Formula 4

Since its introduction into Australia in 2015, numerous

Championship remains strong, with CAMS announcing

Formula 4 drivers have progressed through the motor

a range of initiatives for the next three years of the

sport ranks, including Will Brown (Dunlop Super2 Series),

Championship.

Brenton Grove and Jordan Love (Porsche GT3 Cup

CAMS has continued its support of the category, with up to eight scholarships available each year until at least 2020. The CAMS Foundation Rising Star program will also remain in place for 2018, with $50,000 per scholarship available for up to four drivers. CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca said there had been a string of recent developments in the category with interest at an all-time high. “There is a real buzz about Formula 4 at the moment and there are a lot of young drivers who are keen to be part of this Championship,” Arocca said.

Challenge), Thomas Randle (Formula Renault Eurocup, British LMP3, Toyota Racing Series) and Zane Goddard and Luis Leeds (Formula Renault Eurocup) to name just a few. “We are really excited about what lies ahead as we look to develop the next wave of junior drivers,” Arocca added. “CAMS has been committed to supporting an internationally relevant single seater category from day one. “The success of the CAMS Jayco Formula 4 program in nurturing drivers for both the international and national stage is evident with more young Australian drivers competing overseas than at any stage in our recent

“The feedback from our existing teams is that they have an unprecedented level of interest and enquiries from potential drivers who are very excited by the

history. “With more Formula 4 drivers around the world achieving success in everything from F3 to F1, the future is very

opportunities Formula 4 provides.” CAMS can also confirm the 2018 calendar will feature seven rounds across six events, including four rounds at Supercars events, a double round at a Shannons Nationals event and the possibility of a round in New Zealand.

clear.” The next Formula 4 Test Day will be held at Winton Raceway on 26 September. This day will allow those interested in joining the Championship a chance to test the cars.

Teams, drivers and sponsors will also now have the option to purchase cars outright, or maintaining a sustainable lease model if they prefer. “We’re making sure there is longevity for Formula 4 teams, which will ultimately allow more drivers to take

Anyone interested in taking part in the test day should contact David Corrigan, CAMS Operations Manager – Driver Development:

part in the category, with the continuing goal of helping develop the next stars of Australian motor sport,” Arocca said. CAMS Speed Read • 9

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R E COGNISING T HE BEST O F OU R STAT ES Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that time of year again, with nominations for the CAMS State Awards now open.

The Awards nights held around Australia are the premier

and others that have made significant contributions to

motor sport events within each state bringing together

motor sport.

state champions, state council and executive delegates, club presidents, executives and general motor sport participants, enthusiasts and volunteers.

CAMS Service Award winners and CAMS Official of the Year awards are also presented at the State Award events.

Building on the success of previous years, the CAMS State Motor Sport Awards will recognise state championship and series winners, clubs, volunteers

CAMS State Awards will take place on the dates and the locations listed below.

STATE

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

20 January 2018

7pm

Crown Perth

VIC

2 February 2018

7pm

Showtime Events Centre, South Wharf

SA/NT

3 February 2018

6.30pm

Sfera's Park Suites

QLD

9 February 2018

6.30pm

Easts Leagues Club

NSW/ACT

10 February 2018

6.30pm

Waterview in Bicentennial Park

TAS

10 February 2018

6.30pm

Launceston Country Club

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STATE OF ORIGIN H I TS DA RWIN While the rest of Australia shivers through a chilly winter, the Top End Drift Association (TEDA) took advantage of the ambient dry-season temperatures at Hidden Valley Raceway for some sideways action.

The Drift Invitational – State of Origin is the club’s

“At next year’s Invitational I would love to see the likes of

signature event, held for the sixth year this month.

drivers such as Luke Finke – that bloke can definitely steer

Thirty-two competitors travelled from all over Australia to

a car.

take part, with South Australia’s Daniel Prior taking the

“We’ll most likely lose the trophy again but it will

win.

be worth it with Finke bringing in a high level of

“This was my fourth time drifting at an Invitational and I wasn’t disappointed,” Prior said.

competition.” Judges Choice Award and fourth place was Northern Territory’s own Jacob Martin, who impressed the crowd

“It was an amazing weekend of drifting.” Prior qualified on top and made it into the final battle, however he said he was disappointed that his opponent, Grant Frencham had to retire before the run. “Unfortunately Grant broke his car and we couldn’t battle in the final which automatically gave me the win… it’s my second win in the Invitational and all the NT guys are really stepping it up every year.” Local drifter Mitchell Doyle rounded out the podium on the weekend, debuting his LS3-powered S13 Nissan at the event.

the whole weekend. “For me, it started out as just coming down for a ‘TEDA Learn 2 Drift’ day out the back on the wet skid pan,” Martin said. “I knew I was really hooked when I went on track for the first time, without a doubt there is no better feeling than sliding sideways at 140km/h.” “I had zero expectations of the weekend, being the car’s first ever event and really its first ever run. I was more than happy to be knocked out in the Top 32 and watch the rest of the event trackside. To make it into the top

“That was my fifth State of Origin,” Doyle said.

four was a massive achievement and hopefully a sign of

“I went into the weekend not expecting much since I was driving a new car and I haven’t really had any solid track time… at the beginning of the event there was no way I thought I would make it into the top four, I just

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H I S TORY

CA MS H I STO RY: JO HN AND R U S S E LL L ANYON Allan Horsley defined the role of the circuit promoter in the new era of motor sport entertainment

Brothers John and Russell Lanyon saved Australia’s most

Russell Lanyon formed the PIARC Co-operative Ltd, a

revered permanent circuit, Phillip Island, from extinction.

device which offered $1 shares to members for 10 cents.

John, the entrepreneur, and Russell, the money man, worked to rebuild and refinance the track and to build Australia’s second largest CAMS club – the Phillip Island

It enabled him to raise a big bank loan… it was a tough sell, but Russell was able to borrow enough to fund the track repairs.

Auto Racing Club (PIARC) – with more than 5000

Membership quickly grew to 400 – all ready to participate

members.

in working bees. Volunteers dismantled an airport control

John Lanyon started as a competitor. He holds the dubious distinction of having raced in just one AGP and one Armstrong 500 – and failed to finish either. In 1962, John had become president of PIARC, just as the circuit closed – its surface pummelled to pieces by the third Armstrong 500 and the club didn’t have the funds to fix it, nor could heavy road-paving machinery reach the site. The story of how the Lanyons saved the club and the circuit is legend. The club was £17,000 in debt, the banks were ready to foreclose and membership had plummeted from 3000 to just 40 people.

still there). Phillip Island re-opened for racing in October 1967. When Lukey died of cancer in 1978, his estate valued the property at $1.2 million – more than the club could raise. It took three years of unsuccessful and sometimes politically bitter negotiation, but in 1982 PIARC walked away from Phillip Island and John resigned as president after 21 years. Both PIARC and Phillip Island survived the second closure. With substantial private investment, it re-opened in 1989 to host the World Motorcycle Grand Prix and in 1991 PIARC came back to assist the new circuit owners to run race cars.

Muffler magnate Len Lukey was the saviour. He offered £13,000. The banks and the mortgagor accepted. Lukey would develop the 300-acre property into effectively a Phillip Island fun park. It was up to Lanyon and PIARC to rebuild the track and run motor races – in fact it was a condition Lukey placed on their lease. John tried everything to raise money and interest. He ran what is said to be Australia’s first outdoor pop concert – headlined by Normie Rowe.

from Fisherman’s Bend and rebuilt it at Phillip Island (it is

No wonder then, that PIARC has a trophy that’s been awarded since 1981, the John Lanyon Competitor of the Year. Amidst many proud recipients are Craig Lowndes (1996) and Greg Murphy (2003). John Lanyon was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1981 for his services to motor sport. He passed away on Christmas Eve, 1991. Excerpt taken from page 308 in CAMS: The Official History

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OFF R OA D

O FF ROA D C HA MPION CROWNED Matthew Martin took home the 2017 BFGoodrich CAMS Australian Off Road Championship at the Hindmarsh Shire Rainbow Desert Enduro on 4-6 August.

Photos: JS Motorsport Photography

Martin claimed his first Australian Championship by the

Fourth in the championship went to Greg Campbell,

narrowest of margins; just two points separating him

flying the flag for the Superlite B class in his Can-Am

from runner-up Chris Browning after three hard-fought

Maverick X3 and rounding out the top five was the first

rounds.

of the pro buggies, driven by Travis Robinson. Robinson led the championship all year and held a 17 point

Consistency was the key to the 2017 BFGoodrich CAMS Australian Off Road Championship crown, both Martin and Browning bagging points at all rounds; the St George 399, the Tatts Finke Desert Race and the

buffer heading into the final round but ultimately, mechanical issues on day two of both the Finke and Rainbow events cost him the title.

Rainbow Desert Enduro. While neither won a round

Robinson and co-driver Trent Anthony were convincing

outright, the pair finished all rounds up the pointy end,

winners however in the pro buggy class championship;

with a podium for Martin at St George (third) and for

in the prolite class championship, Browning and Clarke

Browning at Rainbow (second).

turned the tables on Matt and Kerri Martin, winning by

The pair of prolite drivers finished the championship

13 points.

in front of third placed Greg Gartner in his Geiser Bros

The Super 1650 class championship went to Declan

trophy truck, who stormed home with a win at the

Cummins and his co-drivers Sam Phillips and Patrick

Rainbow Desert Enduro.

Philp while Michael Mclean and John Stewart were able

Browning’s team mate Chris Clarke took out the codriver championship ahead of Jamie Jennings; Martin’s co-driver Kerri finished fifth after missing the opening round at St George.

to hold onto their championship lead at the final round, taking out the extreme 2WD class in their first year of competition, ahead of Greg Gartner/Jamie Jennings and Beau Robinson/Shane Hutt.

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OFF R OA D

Photos: JS Motorsport Photography

BFGOODRICH CAMS AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONS – DRIVER & CO-DRIVER Matt Martin (#121) & Chris Clarke (#131)

PRO BUGGY CLASS CHAMPIONS – DRIVER & CO-DRIVER Travis Robinson (#13) & Trent Anthony (#13) Gary Taylor and Jamie Hacker put in a blinder at the final round to leap ahead of Dan and Tara Czislowski to

PROLITE BUGGY CLASS CHAMPIONS – DRIVER & CO-DRIVER

claim the Superlite A class championship while Greg

Chris Browning (#131) & Chris Clarke (#131)

Campbell took out the very close Superlite B class; Michael Croasdale was the champion co-driver. Paul Malt and co-drivers Michelle Malt and Rick Norris held only a one point lead in the extreme 4WD class championship heading into the final round; the trio claimed the class championship in the best possible way, Paul and Michelle winning the class at Rainbow. And off road stalwart Geoff Pickering added an amazing 12th production 4WD class championship to his trophy cabinet; Dylan Watson was the class champion co-driver. The AORC welcomed BFGoodrich on board in 2017 as naming rights sponsor for the next three years. Commenting on the 2017 BFGoodrich CAMS Australian Off Road Championship, Tim Hoare, Marketing Manager for BFGoodrich Australia said “Firstly, I would like to congratulate all the competitors in this year’s Championship. BFGoodrich Australia is committed to supporting the local off-road racing community, as the national spectacle provides us a platform to demonstrate the performance and technological advantage inherent to every BFGoodrich tyre. It’s the energy and spirit of off-road competition that underlines what our brand is all about … pushing the limits and daring you to go further. Bring on 2018.”

SUPER 1650 CLASS CHAMPIONS – DRIVER & CO-DRIVER Declan Cummins (#210) & Sam Phillips/Patrick Philp (#210)

EXTREME 2WD CLASS CHAMPIONS – DRIVER & CO-DRIVER Michael Mclean (#489) & John Stewart (#489)

SPORTSLITE CLASS CHAMPION – DRIVER Waylon Jaggard (#1077)

SUPERLITE A CLASS CHAMPIONS – DRIVER & CO-DRIVER Gary Taylor (#6674) & Jamie Hacker (#6674)

SUPERLITE B CLASS CHAMPIONS – DRIVER & CO-DRIVER Greg Campbell (#651) & Michael Croasdale (#650)

PRODUCTION 4WD CLASS CHAMPIONS – DRIVER & CO-DRIVER Geoff Pickering (#375) & Dylan Watson (#375)

EXTREME 4WD CLASS CHAMPIONS – DRIVER & CO-DRIVER Paul Malt (#855) & Michelle Malt/Rick Norris (#855)

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RALLY

FANS H OPING F OR A WRC SH OW DOWN AT RA LLY AUST RA LIA Followers of the FIA World Rally Championship are gearing up to see a possible showdown for the drivers’ title at Kennards Hire Rally Australia on the Coffs Coast on 16-19 November.

With rounds still to run in Spain and Great Britain before the 2017 WRC heads for its finale ‘down under’, Sébastien Ogier (M-Sport Ford Fiesta), Thierry Neuville (Hyundai i20 Coupe), Ott Tänak (M-Sport Ford Fiesta) and Jari-Matt Latvala (Toyota Yaris) are all in contention. Rally organisers predict that while the battle will be fierce at the next two rounds, the drivers will strive to avoid any mistakes or breakdowns that would instantly destroy their chances before they reach Australia. With preparations on the final countdown for Australia’s only other FIA World Championship alongside Formula 1, the organisers have made some important

Special Stage on Friday and Saturday nights. His insights as a former Australian Rally Championship competitor will add great entertainment for the SSS spectators. Five young drivers Harry Bates (24), Nathan Quinn (31),

announcements including: Channel Nine will be the host free-to-air broadcaster of Kennards Hire Rally Australia. Nine is expected to show at least 4.5 hours of WRC action, including preview and review shows, daily highlights and a spectacular package from 12.30pm to 2.30pm on Sunday 19 November including the 90-minute final Power Stage live from the

Molly Taylor (28) and Brendan Reeves (29), all from Australia and Kiwi Mike Young (24), will be among Down Under stars competing alongside the world’s best. Rally organisers are encouraging as many Australian competitors as possible to take the opportunity to compete in a world championship event.

Wedding Bells forest. Season-rights holder Fox Sports

The Rally Park at C.ex International Stadium in Coffs

Australia also will air the complete WRC TV coverage,

Harbour will be a free-entry hub where fans will see the

including Saturday’s live stage, plus coverage of the

WRC cars being serviced, meet the drivers, and enjoy

preceding rounds.

entertainment, food and drink at the Red Bull Bar and Lounge, vehicle displays by sponsor Toyota and other

Actor and rally fan Shane Jacobson, star of the

makes, rides and much more.

mockumentary movie Kenny, will join the live commentary team on the Destination NSW Super

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EVENTS

AUGU ST ACCESS The Phillip Island Auto Racing Club held its annual August Access race meeting at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, featuring a Series X3 endurance race and the Australian Superkart Festival. Photos: Revved Photography

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2 0 17 ARC ROA RS TO LI FE FOR LIGHT F ORCE RA LLY SA After a mid-season break, the 2017 CAMS Australian Rally Championship roars back to life at Lightforce Rally SA, round four of the five-round Australian Championship.

Held on the 15-17 September in the Barossa Valley

WA and Quinn clawing his way to a solid result at the

region, Lightforce Rally SA is based at Mount Crawford,

National Capital Rally in Canberra only to have all the

approximately 60km north-east of Adelaide. The event

hard work come to nothing when an electrical issue after

prides itself on being a ‘traditional’ rally, featuring over

the last stage stopped him from making the final control

190 competitive kilometres along with night stages on

and claiming his hard earned points.

Saturday evening.

Evans and co-driver Glenn Weston have been the pace

The battle for the Australian Rally Championship is tight

setters at times in the early rounds, however a concrete

heading to SA — just three points separate championship

water tank stopped them in their tracks at Forest Rally

leaders Toyota Genuine Parts driver Harry Bates and co-

WA and with the pair debuting the new Mini Cooper AP4

driver John McCarthy from Subaru Do Motorsport’s Molly

at the National Capital Rally, their time coming to grips

Taylor and Bill Hayes.

with the new car and a subsequent component failure

Coffs Coast Rally Team’s Nathan Quinn remains in striking distance in the championship hunt, sitting in third only 46 points off the lead. Bates will debut his new but untested Toyota Yaris AP4 in SA and all eyes will be watching to see if he can keep his championship lead. The CAMS ARC has had it all in 2017 — the three-way fight between Bates, Quinn and Eli Evans at the Eureka Rally in Victoria and the see-sawing battle between Bates and Taylor at the Forest Rally in Western Australia as the pair traded stage wins in heat one has had everyone on the edge of their seats. Mechanical failures unfortunately played a part, with Bates and McCarthy forced to limp to the finish in

in heat two has all but cost them a chance of winning the 2017 championship. Three stage wins in its debut in Canberra tells us that the Mini, with Evans at the wheel, will be a contender for the rest of this year and into 2018. Solid performances by the likes of Brad Markovic and Toni Feaver, Tony Sullens and Kaylie Newell and Andrew and Kirra Penny sees them still in touch with the top four. The Australian 2WD Classic Rally Challenge continues to be a favourite with the spectators. They love the unmistakable sounds of classic rally cars roaring through the forests. Trevor Stilling has streaked away to a huge lead in the championship in his Datsun Stanza and will prove to be difficult to beat from here. Grant Walker and Luke Sytema were dominant at the Eureka Rally in their

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RALLY

Photos: John Thomas

pair of BDG Ford Escorts and Andy Van Kahn grabbed

Tony Sullens, Brad Markovic and John O’Dowd are in

a swag of points at the Forest Rally in his Toyota Corolla

the box seat in the 4WD category, and Nathaniel Dillon,

TE27.

Lewis Bates and Ross Allen are looking good in the 2WD

In the Australian 2WD Rally Championship Adam Kaplan and Aleshia Penney have a solid lead over Lewis Bates and Anthony McLoughlin, the pair from NSW getting the job done in their Mazda RX7.

category. However, Lightforce Rally SA could shake up the point score, with a number of competitors using this round as one of their two nominated events to count; ARC2 will go down to the wire.

New for 2017, the ARC2 class encourages state competitors to make the step up into the ARC; after four rounds, the top three eligible 2WD and 4WD teams receive free entry to Kennard’s Hire Rally Australia and a set of MRF tyres to do battle in a winner-takes-all final on the world rally stage.

For all the information and results at Lightforce Rally SA, visit: www.rally.com.au

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EVENTS

PE RTH T U RNS IT ON The 13th Quit Targa West was a massive success, with big numbers turning out to showcase their skills across a range of different vehicle classes.

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Photo: Travis Barnes

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Photo: Travis Barnes

Photo: Blake Parry

Sixty-four rally teams competed at Quit Targa West in a

Richards said he and his co-driver Barry Oliver had a

mix of performance, classic and exotic vehicles in Perth

great time at Targa West, competing in the Competition

and its surrounds to the delight of solid crowds who

Modern class.

enjoyed the event free of charge.

“It’s a well organised event, the locals are friendly and

Competitors raced the clock on 34 stages over 242km in

Barry and I always have a good time here,” Richards said.

Malaga, Wanneroo, Whiteman Park, Kalamunda, Toodyay, Chittering and Bullsbrook before the finale on Sunday 13 August at the City of Perth Super Stage and Shannons Classics car display.

For the full results more information about the event, visit:

There were plenty of experienced drivers taking part in the Quit Targa West, including Jim Richards. CAMS Speed Read • 23

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T E CH N I CA L

B UI LDING A F VT 05 FORMU L A VEE Simon Thomsen from Thomsen Motorsport has shared his team’s journey of designing a Formula Vee racecar, which was documented through various videos online.

The design of the FVT05 began back in 2014. It was

The car however progressed very quickly… using the

originally something I worked on in my spare time, but

Solidworks tool, I was able to thoroughly plan for every

early on it was a way for me to improve my design skills

stage of the build before stepping foot in the workshop.

in Solidworks, a 3D CAD package that was provided for the project by Intercad. I also had ideas about what could be done within the Formula Vee regulations, which were tested using the package. As time went by, I went through a number of design iterations and started to take the idea of building a car more seriously… the fifth iteration was the culmination of

COMPETITION The car debuted at a club round this year. It was immediately fighting at the front, running as high as second place. Finishing fourth overall, minor issues were identified, which could then be fixed before the NSW State Motor Racing Championship round.

this work and the one that I would ultimately build.

The car began the year in the state championship as a

CONSTRUCTION

achieved a top five result.

The construction of the car took place over 18 months. At the commencement of the build I had no experience with many of the processes I’d need to build the car, so much of the time early on was used by learning how to weld, lathe and fibreglass.

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S I D E BY S I D E

I N T E RNATI O NA L RACER SHA RES H I S SXS C HA MPIONSHIP EX PERIENC E

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US off road racing champion RJ Anderson says his recent visit to Australia to compete in the Victorian round of the Australian Side By Side Championship was a great success. Sharing his experience from the fourth round of the championship at Ballarat, Anderson said he was excited to be in Australia thanks to BFGoodrich, Polaris and UTV Underground. "Now coming to Australia and getting to actually being able to race against the best drivers in Australia... I'm

country as we’d call it, and getting the chance to see

excited," Anderson said.

this beautiful area here and do what we love to do.”

"You don't know what to expect until you line up

The final event results from Ballarat saw Ewan McClue

alongside these guys, I know they're passionate and

take out the Class B (Turbo) victory ahead of Simon

I know they don't want an American coming in and

Evans and Cody Crocker, while Class A (Non-Turbo) was

beating them.

claimed by Ivan Szkut, with Hawker Richardson and

"They have a lot of passion for what they're doing." Joey Digiovanni from UTV Underground said they've both been fortunate in their careers to travel around the world and compete in various off road racing events.

Greg Foletta rounding out the podium. The next Australian Side By Side Championship event will be the penultimate round for the season, heading to Newcastle on 9 September.

"[We’ve had] a lot of places to ride off road and explore, see different cultures and meet new people,” Digiovanni said. “Coming into the Gold Coast… what a great area it felt

For more information on the championship, visit:

just like home like Southern California, then travelling to Melbourne and now we’re out in the ‘bush’, or the CAMS Speed Read • 25

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T E CH N I CA L

G OV E RNM ENT’S AS BESTOS C R AC KDOW N CAMS is aware of the Australian Border Force’s (ABF)

As it currently stands, where a vehicle is deemed a risk of

recent crackdown on asbestos in imported, older

containing asbestos, the ABF will require assurances that

vehicles and is working with our clubs and the Federal

parts or components do not contain asbestos however,

Government to establish the impacts it may have on the

if a vehicle is suspected to contain asbestos, it may be

sport and industry.

quarantined for inspection with significant costs forced

Common high risk parts and components in older

onto the vehicle owners.

vehicles that may contain asbestos include gaskets, brake

“We are happy for members to speak to us first about

pads, seals and clutch linings.

their options and how we can help establish what may or

CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca said anyone who thinks they may be impacted should contact CAMS to discuss the issue before importing a vehicle.

may not be allowed and what assurances need to be in place prior to any vehicle importation,” Arocca added. The Australian Border Force website provides more

“We are in conversation with the Australian Border Force

information about the issue here.

to establish what impact this crackdown will have on events CAMS members or promoters are planning on hosting, or for those traveling in and out of the country with vintage and classic cars,” Arocca said.

Anyone with queries about the issue can contact CAMS directly: +61 3 9593 7777

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WA M S Women of Australian Motor Sport a CAMS initiative

WA MS :

Women of Australian Motor Sport

LEAD FOOT LYNDA

a CAMS initiative

Six years ago life changed for Lynda Leigh… after losing

Her passion for motor sport has been described as a

her mother and grandmother in a short period her

‘mid-life’ crisis and was born from watching the Rally of

motto in life changed.

Canberra… though she never thought for a moment she

“Life’s short, when there’s a huge change, you reassess,” Leigh said, and reassess she did.

would be a competitor herself. Leigh will discuss issues surrounding a shift in culture as

Leigh is an information specialist by day and purchased

a competitor and how rallying changed her life.

a bright orange 1980 Datsun Stanza, taking up rally driving on the weekend. Fast-forward to today and Leigh has been nominated to speak at the upcoming Technology Entertainment Design (TEDx) in Canberra. The annual event reflects on the TEDx Canberra community, where speakers share insights, research,

TEDx Canberra presents Momentum, Saturday, 16 September, Canberra Theatre Centre. For further information and to book head to:

dedication to their work and creativity to entice the personal exploration of the meaning of momentum.

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OFFI CI A L S

OF F IC I A L S P R O F I L E:

M ARY CA PLET

I work as a Scrutineer, Clerk of Course, Steward, Time

In 2006 I was able to direct the championship with Dave

Keeper and a CAMS Authorised Testing Official (CATO)

as my Chief Scrutineer.

mostly at entry-level events, and I would love to do more CATO work.

Unfortunately my job does not allow me to travel to events anymore, but one event I would really love to

I started officiating around 1988/89, volunteering as an

attend is a F1 race… who in motor sport officialdom

official for about 29 years, and in 2012 I was awarded a

doesn’t have that one on their bucket list?

CAMS Service Award.

Day-to-day my husband and I run a French Car Care, a

I enjoy officiating because I am not a very competitive

mechanical repair workshop and we also sell parts to

person – I know my limitations. Officiating keeps me

trade and retail. Over the last few years we have become

involved in the sport where I can fulfil an important role.

very busy with lots happening, including a move to a

It’s hard to pick a favourite event, but my best officiating experience would have to be scrutineering at V8 events

new premises. This has prevented me from travelling to events, so I just stick to the local entry-level ones.

and the ten years I scrutineered at the Gold Coast during

I would just love to have the financial freedom to travel

Champ/Indy Car events… however if I had to pick one it

around the country attending all sorts of events including

would be the first Australian Motorkhana Championship,

two I haven’t yet tried, namely off road and rally.

as I was Clerk of Course in 2006. Dave Wood was my mentor and got me interested in scrutineering in 1995.

I would also love to do more in presenting modules and assessing new officials for upgrades, but time is my worst enemy.

B E COM E A CAM S O F FI CI AL

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CL UB CH A L L E N GE A U S T R A L I A

TE AM SSES TOPS WA CAM S CLUB C HA LLENGE

Forty-five competitors battled it out at the first-ever CAMS Club Challenge Australia event in Western

CAMS CLUB CHALLENGE - WA FINAL RESULTS

Australia, held at Jack's Hill, Barbagallo. Team SSES from the WA Sporting Car Club were the inaugural winners of the event, thanks to the tremendous effort from their team members Matt Turner, Mark Tamblyn, Andrew Morrison and Grant Meldrum. The WRX Club of WA finished behind Team SSES, while 'Lots of Trouble' from the Lotus Club of Australia rounded out the podium. In total ten teams participated in the event, with Team

1. Team SSES (WA Sporting Car Club) Score: 103.26% Team: Matt Turner – Ford Focus ST Mark Tamblyn – Ford Falcon AU XR8 Andrew Morrison – 1984 BMW 323i Grant Meldrum – Mercedes Benz AMG C63 2. WRX Club of WA Score: 103.92% Team: Jamie Lister – Subaru WRX Mat Softley – WRX STI Spec C Matt O’Neil – WRX STI Spec C Steve Pummer – WRX STI

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3. Lots of Trouble (Lotus Club of Australia) Score: 104.21% Team: Andrew Graham – Lotus Elise S2 Preston John Adams – Westfield Richard Cooper – Lotus Elise S2 Steve Metlitzky – Lotus Elise S2

WA Sporting Car Club kindly donated trophies for the top

4. Collie Motorsports Group Score: 105.42%

SSES winning the top prize of $2,500. The event was run on the WA Sporting Car Club’s Jack’s Hill course with the assistance of the club and the State

three outright best times on the day. The final CAMS Club Challenge Australia event for 2017 will be held in Victoria's Bryant Park on 15 October.

5. Team Toyota (TECCWA) Score: 105.87% 6. Usually Serious (Lotus Club of Australia) Score: 107.34% 7. WA 86 & BRZ Club Score: 107.76%

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8. Team Rallye Sport (Ford Rallye Club) Score: 108.68% 9. Infinite Time Attack (Competition Driver’s Club of WA)

Score:

109.71%

10. MG Car Club of WA

Score:

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120.13%

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CA M S CL U B P R O F I L E:

W E STL AKES AU TOMOBILE C LU B CAMS recently caught up with the Westlakes Automobile Club, a club that resides in Toronto and has built their own motor sport complex.

Photo: Ben Semple

How long has the Westlakes Automobile Club been

investment into a fully automated electronic timing

established for and how did it all begin?

system for Rallysprint and live timing for Motorkhana

Westlakes Automobile Club (WAC) was first formed in

and Khanacross events, which have been a welcomed

October 1965 when a group of three people decided

addition for the members.

to meet regularly and participate in various motor sport events. Over the years, the club has grown significantly and now has over 200 members, with at least half of those being active competitors in motor sport.

Our club has recently teamed-up with the local Toronto Lions Club and the Toronto’s Men Shed. The combined effort takes a load off of club members and gives back to community via the raised funds. Several members

The club resides in Toronto, 30 minutes south of

are also active in the Charity Bash scene, which includes

Newcastle and has built a motor sport complex

support for Camp Quality.

at Awaba, only five minutes away. Awabawac Park contains a three-kilometre Rallysprint course, three one-kilometre Khanacross courses and five Motorkhana paddocks — all on dirt.

What does it mean for your club to be affiliated with CAMS? The insurance coverage from CAMS allows the club to focus on simply getting together and run their events.

What type of events does your club participate in or

Collaboration with nearby and like-minded CAMS-

run?

affiliated clubs has also allowed for greater participation

WAC will play a host to a round of the CAMS NSW

at the club’s events.

Khanacross Series (27 August), the CAMS NSW Motorkhana Championship (5 November) and multiple Rallysprint events.

How can someone become a member of your club? Whilst based on the western side of Lake Macquarie, members come far and wide to compete from

These events have previously been the proving ground for several NSW championship winning drivers in Motorkhana, Khanacross, Rallysprint and Rally arenas. What makes your club unique?

Newcastle and Canberra. Simply jump onto www.wac.org.au, submit a membership application and come along to one of Westlakes Automobiles Club’s events.

Our club prides itself on providing fantastic value for money at a versatile venue… this includes an CAMS Speed Read • 32

CL UB COR N E R

CA M S C L UB D EV EL O P MENT F U ND :

‘COM E AN D T RY CIRCU IT DAY ’ AT COLLIE MOTORPLEX

CAMS is proud to be able to offer to its affiliated sporting car clubs the opportunity to obtain funding

UPCOMING EVENTS: 17 September

under the CAMS Club Development Fund, supported by

Maffra & District Car Club

Burson Auto Parts and Famous Insurance.

Junior Development Program

The CAMS Club Development Fund is made available as part of CAMS' ongoing commitment to drive membership growth and participation opportunities in clubs and motor sport.

Boisdale Hill Climb Complex

24 September Tarmac Junior Development Program of SA Junior Development Program Adelaide International Raceway

How do I get funding for my club?

FEATURED VIDEO: ON BOARD Ride with Mat Borman at the ‘Race Your Mates’ event hosted by the Light Car Club of Canberra in late August.

Funding for 2017 is currently open. To find out more information and to download an application form, click here.

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CL UB COR N E R

UPCOMING CLUB EVENT S Get involved in more motor sport in September 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 communications@cams.com.au

10 September: New Year Khanacross, Hills/Hampton Motorpark 23 September: 2017 Bondo Rallysprint, Bondo State Forrest 30 September: Mattara Hillclimb, Ringwood Motorsport Park

V I C TORIA 2-3 September: Ssssshhh it’s a secret, Donnybrook 17 September: Off to the Tuckshop, Devonport to Holwell 29 September: Fiat of Italy Cup Defence Practice and Come & Try, METEC Driver Training Centre

Q U E E NSL AN D 24 September: Social Day Run, Eastern Downs Area 30 September: MGCCQ Interclub Hillclimb Challenge, Mt Cotton 30 September: Cardwell by the Sea Rally, Cardwell State Forest

S O U TH AU S TR AL IA 2 September: Working Bee, Collingrove Hill Climb 24 September: Junior Development Program Day #2, Adelaide International Raceway 24 September: Reynella Subaru Challenge, Collingrove Hill Climb

FO R MORE E V E NTS, V I E W TH E CAM S EVE NT CA L E NDAR

WE S TE R N AU STRAL IA 3 September: Father’s Day Burnout Competition, Collie Motorplex 17 September: Modern Saloon Register Run Bindoon Classic Cars 30 September: Coalfields 500, Collie Motorplex

TAS M AN IA 10 September: Test and Tune Day, Baskerville Raceway 16 September: CJD 350, Cambridge 17 September: September Club Day, Symmons Plains Raceway

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CALL F OR CA MS CO M M I SSION MEMBERS CAMS is calling for candidates to nominate for positions on CAMS Commissions for a three year period from 1 January 2018 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 31 December 2020.

CAMS Commissions are a critical part of the CAMS

Australian Motor Sport Development Commission

system and have provided their service to the CAMS

Andrew Collier

Board for many years. Serving on a CAMS Commission

Mike Hicks (Retiring)

provides successful Commissioners with the ability to

Vacant

change our sport for the better.

Australian Motor Racing Commission

A current sitting member on a CAMS Commission

Vince Ciccarello (Strategy Working Group)

seeking reappointment must complete a CAMS

Paul Dumbrell (Strategy Working Group)

Commission Member Nomination form, but does not

Lyn Punshon (Strategy Working Group)

require nomination. Any other candidate must, in

Ian Mayberry (Regulations Working Group)

addition to filling out this form, obtain the nomination of a current CAMS member, State Council or the CAMS Board Director.

Australian Rally Commission Peter MacNeall Ben Rainsford

As Commissioners are delegates of the Board of

Col Trinder

CAMS, they must meet the equivalent requirements of a Director under the Corporations Act 2001 and acknowledge that they would not be disqualified from acting as such pursuant to sections 206A and B.

Australian Off Road Commission Vern Crawford Marilyn Emmins Fred Severin

The following sitting Commissioners' terms will end on 31 December, 2017. Each Commission will have three (3) positions available for nomination. Unless marked

Nominations for CAMS Commission Members closes at 5pm AEST on Friday, 29 September 2017.

otherwise, CAMS understands that each of these individuals are likely to re-nominate: Australian Officials Commission Ewan Cole Bob Piper

More information and the required forms can be downloaded from the CAMS website.

Robert Thiry

Forms can be submitted by email to: stacie.childs@cams.com.au

Australian Historic Motor Sport Commission Bob Cracknell Col Haste David Twigg

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SPEED READ

NOM I NATIONS OPEN F OR CAM S COMMIT T EES The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport is calling

The CAMS Committee Member Nomination form can

for candidates to nominate for positions on CAMS

be found here. This form is to be used to nominate for

Committees.

the position of a member of a Committee of CAMS.

Those appointed to the committees will serve for a three year period from 1 January, 2018 until 31 December, 2020. CAMS Committees are a critical part of the CAMS system and have provided advice and assistance to the CAMS CEO over many years. All current Committee membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Nominations for CAMS Committee Members closes at 5pm AEST on 31 October 2017. Standing Orders apply to all Committees, as appointed by the CEO of CAMS. Standing Orders for all Committees can be found here.

terms will finish at the end of 2017, therefore all positions are available for nomination

Forms can be submitted by email to: stacie.childs@cams.com.au

Any current sitting CAMS Committee members seeking re-appointment must complete the CAMS Committee Member Nomination form, but those seeking reappointment do not need to be nominated. Any other candidate must obtain the nomination of a

Or by post to the Chief Executive Officer, CAMS, 851 Dandenong Road, Malvern East, VIC 3145

current CAMS member when filling out their application.

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CA MS CA R EER O P P O R T U NI T Y:

MOTOR SPORT SA F ET Y A DVISOR At the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS)

and in CAMS environments. In addition, the advisor

we are a passionate team focused on the development,

will coordinate CAMS’ Work Health and Safety (WHS)

regulation, promotion and administration of motor sport

Management System and CAMS’ WHS involvement in the

across Australia.

Australian Formula One Grand Prix.

In the new role of Motor Sport Safety Advisor, the successful applicant will attend a number of Rally and Off Road events to identify and manage event safety risks. When not at events, they will focus on developing and implementing changes to health and safety policies

For a position description and details on how to apply for this role, click here to visit the CAMS website.

and procedures to ensure the upmost safety at events

VA L E :

DO N KI NSE Y AM CAMS is saddened to advise members that Don Kinsey AM

"Of course Don was much more than just the VHRR. His

passed away on Wednesday, 30 August, following a short

presence at the Australian Grand Prix in the commentary

illness.

box and in the paddock was a huge asset to that event. He

Don was well known to all who competed at Rob Roy Hill Climb, often referred to as ‘The voice of Rob Roy’ and will be

commentated at Rob Roy, Historic Winton and many other vintage events.

remembered for his commentary along with his live event

"Don presented training lectures to the volunteer guides

interviews within the historic community.

at the Shrine of Remembrance and acted as master of

Don led a distinguished career in broadcasting before turning his focus to chartable pursuits. His efforts were recognised with an Order of Australia medal, awarded in 2008 for service to the community through public speaking programs and a range of executive roles with charitable, child health care and educational support organisations.

ceremonies at various ceremonies associated with the Shrine. Don had been involved with Royal South Street Society and for many years. He chaired the finals of the Herald/Sun Aria competition on a number of occasions. "This could go on for ages but above all he will be sorely missed by everyone of us.” CAMS Victorian Hill Climb Advisory Secretary John Read added his own tribute to Don.

The Victorian Historic Racing Register (VHRR) and the CAMS Victorian Hill Climb Advisory Panel have

"Don was an entertaining and knowledgeable

remembered Don with heartfelt tributes to the broadcaster.

commentator and sometime competitor at Rob Roy for

"Don was the epitome of a communicator, his charm, wit and warmth were unequalled anywhere, every felt at ease in

many years. He will be missed by his colleagues and friends alike," Read said.

his presence... his personal presentation always immaculate,"

CAMS expresses its condolences to Don's family, friends

VHRR's newsletter editor Grant Campbell said.

and colleagues. Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly. CAMS Speed Read • 37

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The Forrest Place Competitor display on day one of the 13th Quit Targa West Photo: 3Abroad Photography

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