The Racing Magazine Australia - Issue 42, April 2018

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THE

NUMBER 42 - APRIL 2018

RACING MAGAZINE AUSTRALIA

SHANNONS NATIONALS AT THE BEND ROUND 1 / THE BEND CAMS Australian Endurance Championship Porsche Michelin GT3 Cup Challenge Australia National Sports Sedan Series Group S Racing Australian Prototype Series Radical Australia Cup Heritage Touring Cars

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WELCOME TO

ROUND 1

THE BEND IN THIS ISSUE

Michael Smith Shannons Nationals Director

4 Welcome to The Bend On behalf of the CAMS National Racing Championships, welcome to the first Shannons Nationals round for 2018 and the first-ever motor sport event at The Bend Motorsport Park.

Next up is the National Sports Sedan Series, who return to the Shannons Nationals in 2018 with their rumble and roar to excite the crowd around the 4.95-kilometre International layout.

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We are excited to be starting our season here this weekend, in what is a world-class facility and Australia's newest purpose-built motor sport complex.

The Australian Prototype Series and the Radical Australia Cup also return for another season alongside the Shannons Nationals, while we also welcome the Heritage Touring Cars and Group S Racing to our program.

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For more than a decade the Shannons Nationals has continued to thrive on the national circuit racing scene and we're excited to see that success continue into 2018.

We are also thankful for the continued support from Shannons Insurance, who join us for the 12th year as our naming-rights partner. Shannons have been an amazing long-time supporter of motor sport and we This season we will head to six of Australia's are delighted to work with them again this best racing circuits, across South Australia, year in what promises to be six rounds of Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. fantastic motor racing. Round 1 will also host one of our strongest Finally, a big thank you goes out to our line-ups for the year, headlined by some dedicated CAMS officials, who work day-in of the best circuit racing series and and day-out to make our motor racing championships the country has to offer. happen. One for fans to look out for will be the Enjoy the season opener for 2018. CAMS Australian Endurance Championship, which will utilise The Bend's fantastic 7.77-kilometre GT circuit, which happens to be the second-longest permanent race circuit in the world. Michael Smith Amongst the crowd favourites is Porsche Michelin GT3 Cup Challenge Australia, which has become the breeding-ground for Porsche endurance drivers going onto big things around the world.

8 Fuelling the fire 10 The Shannons National Safety Car 14 CAMS Australian Endurance Championship 15 Porsche Michelin GT3 Cup Challenge Australia 16 National Sports Sedan Series 17 Group S Racing 18 Australian Prototype Series 19 Radical Australia Cup 20 Heritage Touring Cars 22 Shannons Nationals livestream 24 South Australia: Local sites and entertainment 28 Officials of the meeting 30 Event schedule

Publisher: Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Editor: Loren Hazelwood Graphic Designer: Gavin Kroon Photographers: Nathan Wong, Daniel Thompson Production: Skoop Printing Feedback: Email communications@cams.com.au

EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK MOTOR SPORT IS DANGEROUS In exchange for being able to attend or participate in the event, you agree: • to release Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd (“CAMS”) and Australian Motor Sport Commission Ltd, promoters, sponsor organisations, land owners and lessees, organisers of the event, their respective servants, officials, representatives and agents (collectively, the “Associated Entities”) from all liability for your death, personal injury (including burns), psychological trauma, loss or damage (including property damage) (“harm”) howsoever arising from your participation in or attendance at the event, except to the extent prohibited by law; • that CAMS and the Associated Entities do not make any warranty, implied or express, that the event services will be provided with due care and skill or that any materials provided in connection with the services will be fit for the purpose for which they are supplied; and to attend or participate in the event at your own risk.

You acknowledge that: • the risks associated with attending or participating in the event include the risk that you may suffer harm as a result of: • motor vehicles (or parts of them) colliding with other motor vehicles, persons or property; • acts of violence and other harmful acts (whether intentional or inadvertent) committed by persons attending or participating in the event; and • the failure or unsuitability of facilities (including grandstands, fences and guard rails) to ensure the safety of persons or property at the event. • motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to you. You accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities.

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WELCOME TO

THE BEND

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On behalf of all those involved with this project, it is a privilege to welcome you to The Bend Motorsport Park for our inaugural racing event. Inspired by the best in the world, The Bend Motorsport Park has been designed and built with great ambition. We think we’ve created a venue unlike anything else in the world. We are delighted to launch The Bend in hosting the Shannons Nationals and a substantial seven categories of racing. Together with the participants and spectators we are creating motorsport history over these three days with many firsts. A driver from each category will claim the first ever official track record, we will see the first spectator walk through our gates, and many first memories will be created amongst family, friends and motorsport lovers whilst exploring this spectacular venue together. We are excited and proud about the positive impact that this development will have on several fronts. Young aspiring South Australian riders and drivers now have a home to learn the craft of racing, and one day we hope to see more local talent competing on the Australian and global circuits. Regional tourism is already feeling the positive impact of The Bend opening this weekend with every accommodation bed filled within a 50 kilometre radius. The Bend will create new visitation to the Murrylands tourism region, showcasing the nearby Langhorne Creek wine region, Monarto Zoo as one of the world’s great open range zoos, and river sports on the nearby Murray river just to name a few. Whether you come for the day, or stay in the unique Rydges Pit Lane hotel, we look forward to being your host at The Bend Motorsport Park.

Sam Shahin Managing Director The Bend Motorsport Park

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GOING AROUND THE BEND

The anticipation is building ahead of the first ever motor sport event at The Bend Motorsport Park. As the sun rises over Tailem Bend, all eyes will be on the Shannon Nationals’ first round of 2018, the first event to grace the world-class track. After plenty of planning and construction work, the Bend has the capacity to accommodate for all motoring disciplines in the one complex and has attracted plenty of interest. CAMS has been a supporter of the project since it was first mooted, including securing FIA approval for the venue and working with the South Australian government to locate an appropriate site and design. The circuit is inspired by some of the world’s most iconic racetracks and is Australia’s only circuit to comply under the latest FIA Grade 2 and FIM Category A standards.

At 4.95km long, the International Circuit layout, ideal for most national series events and Supercars, will play host to the other six categories taking place at the Nationals. A combination of fast straights and 35 technical corners make the Bend exciting from both a driver and spectator’s point of view, while an aggregate rise and fall of 85 metres ensures remarkable viewing. From an officials’ perspective, the opening of The Bend provides a unique opportunity to be part of a historic moment in Australian motor sport. CAMS’ 2016 Australian Official of the Year, Rob Thiry, believes it’s an opportunity that should not be passed up.

CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca was thrilled with the setup of the venue, labelling it as a 'game changer'.

“I never imagined that a world class motor sport facility would be built in South Australia,” Thiry said.

“The various configurations of the circuit will make the Bend an iconic track that competitors of all levels will gravitate to,” Arocca said.

“I am not sure we will ever see another circuit of this scale be made in Australia again in my lifetime so it’s a unique opportunity.

“It’s also a huge thrill for the Shannons Nationals to be making history as the first motor sport event at the venue – we can’t wait for the first cars to hit the track.”

“For South Australia and as well as all motor sport officials, The Bend represents the first permanent circuit built in about twenty years.”

While the circuit itself boasts an impressive 7.7 km track, the second longest permanent race track in the world, second only to the Nordschleife in Germany, the Shannons Nationals will create headlines by using two different layouts throughout the three day event. As the major drawcard for the event, the CAMS Australian Endurance Championship will be the first to utilise the whole 7.7-kilometre ‘GT’ circuit, as its endurance conditions make it perfect for the race.

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GT CIRCUIT

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USED FOR MAJOR EVENTS, LIKE SUPERCARS

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100

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1ST EVENT

SHANNONS NATIONALS

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FUELLING THE FIRE It might not be a sexy subject, but one Aussie company is proudly making the racing wheels go around thanks to a fire for all things fuel. Wor d s : R i c h ar d Crai l l

I mage s: Ra ce Fue ls A rchiv e

“Fuel,” says Mark Tierney, a director of Melbournebased motor sport staple Race Fuels, “Is not a sexy part of going motor racing.” And that’s probably the truth. Despite distributing the product that quite literally makes the internalcombustion wheels go round, it’s hard to get people excited about their racing fuels. You put it in the tank and it makes the car go: as a consumable, it doesn’t change the outcome of a race for a spectator in the same way, say, a soft tyre does when compared to a hard. To most, it’s just a usable commodity that costs more money the higher the Octane number is. Naturally Tierney, a long time racer who now helms a business that distributes nearly one million litres of fuel around every state in Australia per year, doesn’t share that opinion. Race Fuels was founded in 2003 and started distributing ELF racing fuels and products in Melbourne and Tasmania. “It started with me dropping a few drums down to Sandown or Phillip Island in the back of a BA Falcon

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Ute – we later added a box trailer – on Friday morning and then we were done for the weekend,” Tierney remembers. Today the business is the primary supplier of fuel to the V8 Supercars, Shannons Nationals, Australian GT, Bathurst’s 12 and 6 Hour races and a host of other events. It makes for a busier schedule than days gone by. “Across the year we would be supplying product to several hundred people each weekend, and that’s before you take into account needing to deliver product to V8 Supercars and the Shannons Nationals. They all operate very professionally and expect a level of service that’s a bit more than dropping off the fuel drum and saying ‘seeya’. “The business is as much about providing that service and support to teams and drivers as it is actually pumping fuel at race tracks.” The Race Fuels organisation is certainly larger than a Ford Ute and a trailer these days. An enormous B-Double transporter carries the fuel across the country with multiple staff on hand to ensure


the product is properly and promptly distributed at each round. RaceFuels does not request pre-bookings, they believe it is their role to carry enough to cover all contingencies. “We have four types of fuel that we supply and we carry enough of each to make sure everyone that’s going to be at the race meeting is catered for, but we try to do more than that too,” Tierney explains. “At a lot of events like the Kumho V8 rounds, for instance, they’re only allowed to have 60 litres of fuel in the garage at a time so part of it is making sure that everyone is re-supplied across the weekend. We go to them instead of them coming to us so that customer service side of things is very important. “It’s a logistical challenge to say the least, the start of the year in particular. “We even go to the test days and spend a lot of time predicting who is testing where so we can plan our supply. It is not uncommon for RaceFuels to attend multiple circuits on the same day”. But wait, there’s more. In this day and age when you need to sign a waiver before you go to the bathroom, there’s a significant safety effort around the Race Fuels business to the point where it’s unlikely people could go racing without the procedures and standards companies like Race Fuels provide.

“It’s a fact of life that the events wouldn’t get a permit unless they had a fuel management plan in place,” Tierney says. “There’s so many regulations and OH&S issues surrounding the control of dangerous goods in quantities that it’s not feasible for people to bring their own fuel to the track, especially at major events, any more. You just wouldn’t get a permit, so our role is to take that issue out of the equation and make sure it’s safe and we’re conscious of taking away everything we bring in.” Hailing from a passionate racing family, Tierney believes it’s critical that the enjoyment of the sport has to be number one in operating the business. “I think you have to be very fond of it to be involved at the level we are,” he says. “We try and go above and beyond to help people out. We’ve had several Melbourne teams without space in their transporter come to us and go ‘hey, could you take a drum back to Melbourne for us?’ and we’ll do it and drop it at their workshop. It’s no problem. “It’s all part of what we do and hopefully it’s making it better for everyone. We certainly get a buzz out of it.”

Sean Scott, RaceFuels’ operations manager, has a full time job preparing the compliance paperwork ahead of a race meeting.

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THE SHANNONS NATIONALS

SAFETY CAR Keep an eye out for the new BMW M4 Safety Car this weekend. Proudly sponsored by Custom Cars and Coffee and BMW Melbourne.

This weekend Custom Cars and Coffee Australia have joined the Shannons Nationals as a supporting partner. The club is open to all motor enthusiasts that wish to show off their vehicles. The combination of food, coffee and cars is a winning combination with club members. CC&C runs monthly car meetings where people can kick back and relax with family and friends, all while enjoying the company of friends and family around great cars and coffee!

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Melbourne BMW are proud supporters of the Shannons Nationals, and are the supplier of the BMW M4 used as the Safety car this weekend.



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MOTORSPORT UNLIMITED


CAMS AUSTRALIAN ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP AUSTRALIANGT.COM.AU

ENTRY LIST NO.

TEAM/SPONSOR

DRIVER

CLASS

VEHICLE

1

Valvoline

A - Geoff Emery B - TBA

Championship

Audi R8 LMS

3

Ah Apartments

A - Ash Samadi B - Dylan O'Keefe

Championship

Audi R8 LMS

4

BP Ultimate

A - TBA B - TBA

GT4

BMW M4 GT4

6

Timken Zagame Motorsport

A - Adrian Deitz B - Cameron McConville

Championship

Lamborghini Huracan GT3

7

Mariani Beef Jerky

A - Tony Quinn B - Shane van Gisbergen

Championship

Mclaren 650S GT3

8

WM Waste Management

A - Max Twigg B - Tony D'Alberto

Championship

Mercedes Benz AMG GT-S GT3

11

Objective Racing

A - Tony Walls B - Warren Luff

Championship

McLaren 650S GT3

19

Hogs Breath Café / Griffith Corporation

A - Mark Griffith B - TBA

GT4

Ginetta GT4

24

KFC/Ctech Laser/ Moveitnet/B&B

A - Tony Bates B - Daniel Gaunt

Championship

Audi R8 LMS

29

Haemokinesis / Trofeo Estate / FreeM

A - Jim Manolios B - Dean Canto

Championship

Lamborghini Huracan GT3

Interlloy / M Motorsport

A - Justin McMillan B - Glenn Wood

GT4

Reiter KTM X-Bow

50

Interlloy / M Motorsport

A - David Crampton B - Trent Harrison

GT4

Reiter KTM X-Bow

59

Total Oil / Opti-Coat / Logitech

A - Fraser Ross B - Duvashen Padayachee

Championship

McLaren 650S GT3

63

Eggleston Motorsport

A - Peter Hackett B - Jake Fouracre

Championship

Mercedes Benz AMG GT-S GT3

JMG / Bilstein

A - Jeremy Gray B - Andrew Miedecke

GT4

Aston Martin Vantage GT4

88

Maranello Motorsport

A - Peter Edwards B - John Bowe

Championship

Ferrari 488 GT3

98

Aussie Driver Search

A - Jaie Robson B - David Reynolds

Championship

Mercedes Benz AMG GT-S GT3

100

BMW Team SRM

A - Steve Richards B - Dean Grant

Championship

BMW M6 GT3

222

Scott Taylor Motorsport

A - Scott Taylor B - Craig Baird

Championship

Mercedes Benz AMG GT-S GT3

777

The Bend Motor Sport Park

A - Yasser Shahin B - Luke Youlden

Championship

Mercedes Benz AMG GT-S GT3

911

Walkinshaw GT3

A - Liam Talbot B - John Martin

Championship

Porsche 911 GT3-R

48

67

Note: Entry lists are correct at time of printing and are subject to change.

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ENTRY LIST NO. 2

TEAM/SPONSOR

DRIVER

STATE

CLASS

Tectaloy UNLMTD Racing

Dan Day

SA

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

7

Jimmy Vernon

VEHICLE

10

Hallmarc

Michael Loccisano

VIC

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

13

The Bend /htfu

Sam Shahin

SA

B

Porsche GT3 Cup

17

360 Motorsport/Valmont

Marcel Zalloua

NSW

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

22

Woodford Trailers

Andrew Goldie

WA

B

Porsche GT3 Cup

21

Melbourne Orthopaedic Group

Shane Barwood

VIC

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

23

The Porsche Broker

Daniel Stutterd

VIC

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

29

Platinum Night Club Broadbeach

Rob Woods

NSW

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

36

Lodge Bros Racing

Cooper Murray

VIC

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

38

PAYCE/Wilson Security

Chelsea D'Angelo

NSW

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

50

Wall Racing/JBA Carpet Court/Feltex Carpets

Adrian Lengbeek

NSW

B

Porsche GT3 Cup

65

DNA Racing

Ben Stack

SA

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

73

Triffid Bar & Venue

Michael Hovey

QLD

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

76

VCM Performance

Christian Pancione

VIC

B

Porsche GT3 Cup

77

Sonic / Bob Jane T Marts

TBC

VIC

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

84

Bold Living

Brett Boulton

QLD

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

David Greig

VIC

B

Porsche GT3 Cup

87 88

Morriss Racing Services

Phil Morriss

VIC

B

Porsche GT3 Cup

96

Sonic Motor Racing

TBC

VIC

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

91

TBC

Emanuel Palyaris

SA

B

Porsche GT3 Cup

99

Southern Star Windows

Ross McGregor

VIC

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

131

Sonic / Williams Racing

Graham Williams

VIC

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

230

OPS Gateway

TBC

TB

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

26

Taplin Real Estate

Tom Taplin

SA

B

Porsche GT3 Cup

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Note: Entry lists are correct at time of printing and are subject to change.

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ENTRY LIST NO.

TEAM/SPONSOR

DRIVER

1

Billy's Motorsport & Automotive Services

STATE

CC

Birol Cetin

4

Auto Union Motorsport

5

VEHICLE

NSW

6000

Chev Camaro

Jack Perkins

Vic

6000

Audi A4

Ricciardello Racing

Tony Ricciardello

WA

6000

Alfa Romeo GTV

6

GAP Solutions

John Goodacre

SA

5000

MARC Mazda 3 V8

7

AMS Racing

Ron Moller

WA

5880

Chev Camaro

9

Domain Prestige Homes

Steven Tamasi

Vic

6000

Holden Calibra

12

Datafin Engine Dyno

Phil Crompton

Qld

6000

Ford Mustang TA

16

Landells Signs

Shane Woodman

Vic

6000

BMW M3 GTR

17

Myles Bond

Myles Bond

SA

3400

Ford Escort

21

G&G Engineering / P&L Mechanical

Graeme Gilliland

Vic

2289

Mazda RX7

26

VS Motorsports/The Groove Train

Vin Stenta

Vic

4420

Nissan Skyline GTR R32

32

Bell Real Estate

Michael Robinson

Vic

6000

Holden Monaro

41

Stawell Cartage

Bruce Henley

Vic

3500

Mazda RX8 GT

43

Superior Rigging

John Perkins

Vic

3500

Mazda RX8 GT

44

MR Automotive

Colin Smith

Qld

6000

Holden Monaro

49

DREAM Motorsport

Thomas Randle

Vic

6000

SAAB 93

58

Duggan Family Hotels

Mark Duggan

Qld

6000

Aston Martin DBR

60

Andrew Brown Motorsport

Andrew Brown

Vic

5800

Camaro

66

Five Star Fencing & Gates

Dean Camm

Vic

6000

Chev Corvette

67

MARC Cars

Jake Camilleri

Qld

5200

MARC 2 V8

68

Aston Air Conditioning

Shane Bradford

Qld

6000

Chev Camaro

77

HTR

Simon Longhurst

SA

1999

Mazda RX7

91

MARC Cars

Keith Kassulke

Qld

5200

MARC 2 V8

92

Gladrock Transport

Jason Busk

Qld

5000

MARC CAR Ford Focus V8

93

MARC Cars

Adam Hargraves

Qld

5000

MARC Mazda 3 V8

95

East Gate Engineering

Geoff Taunton

Qld

5000

MARC CAR Ford Focus V8

116

Andrawos Automotive

Michael Naguib

SA

2000

Datsun 1600

118

Real Dairy Australia/ Tomkin

Steven Lacey

NSW

6000

Chev Comaro

132

Andrawos Automotive

Philip Andrawos

SA

3000

BMW 135

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NATIONAL SPORTS SEDAN SERIES SPORTSSEDANSNATIONAL.COM.AU Note: Entry lists are correct at time of printing and are subject to change.


ENTRY LIST

GROUP S RACING GROUPSRACING.ORG.AU Note: Entry lists are correct at time of printing and are subject to change.

NO.

TEAM/SPONSOR

DRIVER

STATE

CLASS

24

Gulf Oil Australia

11

Mark Johnson

Vic

1991

1968 Porsche 911

Gulf Oil Australia

Colin Wilson-Brown

NSW

1750

1970 Alfa Rome 1750 GTV

131

Gulf Oil Australia

Simon Meyer

NSW

1275

1964 Austin Healey Sprite

4

Gulf Oil Australia

Joe Calleja

Vic

5400

1966 Chevrolet Corvette

14

Gulf Oil Australia

David Withers

NSW

2700

1974 Porsche Carrera

13

Gulf Oil Australia

Damien Meyer

NSW

1275

1969 MG Midget

51

Gulf Oil Australia

Ryan Curnick

NSW

1991

1968 Porsche 911

911

Gulf Oil Australia

Doug Barbour

Vic

2990

1976 Porsche 911 Carrera

73

Gulf Oil Australia

Peter Boylan

NSW

2700

1974 Porsche 911 Carrera

45

Gulf Oil Australia

Tony Floreani

Vic

2700

1975 Porsche 911 Carrera

52

Gulf Oil Australia

Dale T Ashby

SA

2600

1974 Alfa Romeo Montreal

27

Gulf Oil Australia

Wayne Seabrook

Vic

2990

1976 Porsche 911 Carrera

76

Gulf Oil Australia

Timothy J Lynas

SA

4500

1979 Porsche 928

83

Gulf Oil Australia

Trevor dunford

SA

3500

1971 MGB

61

Gulf Oil Australia

John Geist

Vic

2000

1967 Datsun 2000

91

Gulf Oil Australia

Adriano Dimauro

Vic

1999

1972 Alfa Romeo 105 2000 GTV

62

Gulf Oil Australia

Peter Axford

SA

1750

1964 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT

75

Gulf Oil Australia

Brian Weston

ACT

1275

1971 MG Midget

40

Gulf Oil Australia

James Calvert-Jones

Vic

2990

1976 Porsche 911 Carrera

34

Gulf Oil Australia

Tony Antoun

NSW

4700

1666 Shelby GT350

51

Gulf Oil Australia

Kent Brown

ACT

1800

1963 MGB

33

Gulf Oil Australia

Ian Ross

Vic

4700

1666 Shelby GT350

289

Gulf Oil Australia

John Harrison

NSW

4700

1666 Shelby GT350

14

Gulf Oil Australia

Tom Walstab

Vic

4500

1979 Porsche 928

66

Gulf Oil Australia

Alex Webster

Vic

1991

1969 Porsche 911

5700

1973 DeTomaso Pantera GTS

99

Gulf Oil Australia

Rusty French

Vic

VEHICLE

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AUSTRALIAN PROTOTYPE SERIES PROTOTYPESERIES.COM.AU

ENTRY LIST NO.

TEAM/SPONSOR

DRIVER

CLASS

VEHICLE

1

Laucke Flour Mills

Mark Laucke

STATE SA

P1

West WX10

4

Orlando Phoenix

Terry Peovitis

WA

FL1

RFR F1000

7

Keough Racing

Brenton Keough

QLD

Kumho Cup

West WR1000

8

Racesah Pty Ltd/Jam Motorsport

Sage Murdoch

NSW

P1

Wolf GB08CN

11

Lark Construction

Scott Mackay

VIC

Kumho Cup

West WR 1000

14

Burns Motorsport

Stewart Burns

WA

FL1

Phoenix F1000

16

MSR Motorsport Fabrication

Mark Short

SA

Kumho Cup

Prince LSR

27

GWR Racing

Darren Barlow

NSW

P1

Stohr WF1

31

First Focus

Peter Paddon

NSW

RADICAL

Radical SR3

32

Hughes Motorsport/ Pro Vinyl

Sue Hughes

NSW

RADICAL

Radical SR3

33

Taylor Collision

Michael Whiting

SA

RADICAL

Radical SR3

34

Champion's Business Growth Advisers

Stephen Champion

NSW

RADICAL

Radical SR3

42

Hughes Supercar Services

Philip Hughes

VIC

RADICAL

Radical SR3

44

Mirage Racing - Marina Mirage Gold Coast

Jason Makris

QLD

P1

Wolf GB08CN

53

Bryan Stoeckel

Jonathon Stoeckel

VIC

Kumho Cup

West WR1000

66

Jam Motorsport

John-Paul Drake

SA

Kumho Cup

Wolf GB08CN

68

Kim Burke

Kim Burke

NSW

RADICAL

Radical SR3

80

GWR Racing

Paul Braico

NSW

RADICAL

Radical SR3

86

Conquest Services

Dimitrios Zartaloudis

VIC

P1

Radical SR8

88

RA Motorsport

Rowan Ross

NSW

RADICAL

Radical SR3

Note: Entry lists are correct at time of printing and are subject to change.

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RADICAL AUSTRALIA CUP RADICALSPORTSCARS.COM

ENTRY LIST NO.

TEAM/SPONSOR

DRIVER

1

First Focus

Peter Paddon

STATE NSW

VEHICLE SR3RS

5

Axiom Wealth/Radical Aust

Simon Haggarty

NSW

SR3RS

6

Axiom Wealth/Radical Aust

Tony Haggarty

NSW

SR3RS

9

Radical Australia

Chris Medland

NSW

SR3RS

32

Hughes Motorsport

Sue Hughes

NSW

SR3RS

33

Taylor Collison Ltd / Laucke Flour Mills

Michael Whiting

SA

SR3RS

38

NRT / RA Motorsports

Brad Neilson

NSW

SR3RS

47

Shared Runway

Peter Clare

NSW

SR3RS

52

RA Motorsports

Bill Medland

NSW

SR3RSX

56

RA Motorsports

Greg Kenny

NSW

SR3RS

68

RA Motorsports

Kim Burke

NSW

SR3RSX

81

GWR

Chris Perini

NSW

SR3RSX

88

RA Motorsports

Rowan Ross

NSW

SR3RSX

88

Radical Australia

Rowan Ross

NSW

SR3RSX

Note: Entry lists are correct at time of printing and are subject to change.

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ENTRY LIST NO.

TEAM/SPONSOR

DRIVER

CLASS

VEHICLE

2

Masterton Homes

Jamie McDonald

NSW

A

Holden Commodore 1985

3

Mackellar Mining

Duncan Mackellar

Qld

A

BMW M3 1990

4

Civilcom Vic

Lindsay Woollard

Vic

C

Holden Commodore VC 1981

6

STP Roadways

Ed Singleton

NSW

C

Holden Commodore VH 82

6

Tonytorana Racing

Anthony Sawford

Vic

C

Holden Torana A9X 1977

8

Stephen Webb

Qld

A

Ford Seirra 1992

9

Rodney Hatfield

Vic

C

Holden Torana L34 1974

10

Shaun Tunny

NSW

C

Holden Torana A9X 1978

13

Bob Holden

NSW

A

Toyota Corolla 1988

15

Lucky 13 Motorsport

Michael Logiudice

NSW

C

Holden Torana A9X 1977

17

Shell

Terry Lawlor

NSW

A

Ford Sierra RS500

22

Greenbay Communications

John Mina

Vic

C

Ford Falcon XD

30

Peter Jackson

Metodia Karanfilovski

NSW

A

Ford Seirra 1988

Darryl Leslight

NSW

C

Ford Capri Mk11

Vic

A

Holden Commodore 1992

NSW

C

Alfa Romeo GTV 1972

Qld

A

Toyota Sprinter 1983

32

STATE

40

Forte Lift Services

Adrian Allisey

40

Gil Gordon Alfa

Richard Magoffin

41

Bob Holden Motors

David Patterson

44

ESS Garage Doors

David Towe

NSW

C

BMW M3 1987

44

Peninsula BM

Dean How

Vic

C

BMW 635csi 1982

NSW

C

Ford Escort Mk 2 1979

45

Justin Mathews

46

Bill Cutler

Vic

A

BMW M3 1987

53

Neville Butler

Vic

C

Ford Escort Mk 2 1984

Adrian Brady

Vic

A

BMW 635csi 1984

64

Craig Neilson

Qld

A

Mitsubishi Starion 1983

65

Phillip Verwoert

Vic

A

Mazda RX7 84

69

Daniel Cotterill

Vic

C

Holden VH Commodore

62

JPS

77

Ian Helsdon

Qld

A

Toyota Sprinter 1983

83

Blaze Performance / Ocean Foods

George Nittis

Qld

C

Ford XE Falcon 1982

90

TTA / Just JDM Imports

Craig Foster

Qld

A

Toyota Corolla Gt Coupe 1986

Mark Taylor

Qld

A

Holden Commodore 1990

144

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HERITAGE TOURING CARS HERITAGETOURINGCARS.COM.AU

Note: Entry lists are correct at time of printing and are subject to change.


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SHANNONS SET FOR BUMPER 2018 COVERAGE Former Supercars commentator and Network Ten F1 host Greg Rust will head up this year's Shannons Nationals coverage, with fans able to enjoy action from the six rounds on their favourite devices and TVs in 2018.

Former Supercars commentator and Network Ten F1 host Greg Rust will head up this year’s Shannons Nationals coverage, with fans able to enjoy action from the six rounds on their favourite devices and TVs in 2018.

“The Shannons will start with a bang at The Bend Motorsport Park. It will be the first ever motor sport event at this amazing venue, so we know there will be lots of interest in seeing the various categories race at The Bend.”

The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) has today confirmed details of the Shannons Nationals broadcast, with a new-look live stream on the Sunday of each event hosted by experienced broadcaster, Rust.

Rust said he was excited about his newest challenge.

Once again the Nationals will provide access to some of the best racing on free-to-air and subscription television, with SBS and Fox Sports to again air the popular Speedweek program. In 2018, AVE will work with CAMS to provide an improved live stream product which will be broadcast on the Sunday of each event and available on thenationals.com.au and social media. CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca said motor sport fans had plenty to look forward to in 2018, including Rust’s addition to the broadcast. “All motor sport fans will have seen the great work of ’Rusty’ throughout the years at various motor sport events and we can’t wait to work with him on the Shannons Nationals,” Arocca said. “Shannons Nationals plays host to a large number of categories and in 2018, our coverage of these events will allow fans to get up close and experience the action live on Sundays as well as to recap all the highlights through Speedweek on SBS and Fox Sports. 2 2 // T H E R A C I NG M AG AZI NE

“Over time I've covered a wide range of categories in Australia so this just about completes the box set,” Rust said. “I'm passionate about motor sport at all levels and the Shannons Nationals covers such a wide range... it’s the perfect mix. From the CAMS Australian GT Championship to the Australian Production Cars and every other category we’ll see race on the calendar this season, I’m really looking forward to getting stuck in and sharing the insights from the track to those fans who are watching on at home.” Rust's involvement in the series will be something of a focal point in a busy 2018 which will see him broadcasting in Asia, Australia and across the Tasman in New Zealand. He recently returned to the coverage of the CAMS Australian Rally Championship at the opening round in Ballarat and also worked with the GPTV team at Albert Park and looks set to be at the Singapore F1 Grand Prix in September as well. "The Shannons on-air team they've assembled is terrific. I'll be working with some very experienced commentators and producers who I really respect. They love the sport as much as I do and they go


about broadcasting the same way I do. It's about the constituents, the teams, the cars, the drivers and ensuring we answer the questions the fans are thinking about as they watch. “I also reckon its perfect for viewers of all ages no matter how they digest their motor sport. If you want to watch the live stream we'll endeavour to interact with you along the way and have plenty of fun too.” Today’s news comes on the back of CAMS’ recent announcement regarding free-to-air coverage of both the CAMS Australian Rally Championship and BFGoodrich CAMS Australian Off Road Championship. “It’s exciting to see the interest in motor sport on the rise and we know that as the technology improves, coverage of the various championships will only get better in the years ahead. We’re excited to be playing a large part in that,” Arocca added.

WATCH THE NATIONALS ONLINE

LIVESTREAM TV

From 8am (ACST) on Sunday 15 April Via www.thenationals.com.au or download the MotorsportsTV app through the App Store.

There will be six Shannons Nationals rounds in 2018, with visits to The Bend Motorsport Park, Sandown, Phillip Island, Queensland Raceway, Winton and Sydney Motorsport Park. Categories racing at the opening round at The Bend will include: CAMS Australian Endurance Championship, Porsche Michelin GT3 Cup Challenge Australia, Australian Sports Sedans Series, Australian Prototype Series, Radical Australia Cup, Heritage Touring Cars and Group S Racing.

NATIONALS TV

L I V E ST R E A M

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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN

LOCAL SITES & ENTERTAINMENT South Australia: The Wine Capital of Australia McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek wine districts, and the Fleurieu Peninsula are all within an hour’s drive of The Bend Motorsport Park

Adelaide Hills The Adelaide Hills is an enchanted land where exquisite food and wine stretches time and imagination. The hills are storybook-pretty. They are dappled in light, dotted with quaint villages and bustling towns. Stunning views from the Adelaide Hills and big blue skies will take your breath away.

Coorong National Park There is something for all ages and interests in the Coorong. The serenity, the sheer diversity, and the proximity to Adelaide make it an immensely popular park which is only 45 minutes from The Bend. Visitors come for bird watching, boating, kayaking, fishing, camping, walking, four-wheel driving and European and cultural history.

National Motor Museum The National Motor Museum is an automobile museum in Birdwood, South Australia and is home to many renowned historic vehicles. Established in 1964 and opened to the public soon afterwards, it is Australia's largest motor museum, with over 300 vehicles on display.

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Tailem Bend Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf at the Tailem Bend Golf Club, less than ten minutes from The Bend. A fantastic course, with Par of 70 and a 5403m layout.

The Murray River Two kilometres away from the motorsport park, Australia’s mightiest river runs, the Murray River, meandering through the South Australian landscape. The Murray River is around 130 million years old, its history is rich and beauty captivating. Enjoy lazy days on a houseboat, cruising the river on a paddle steamer or the rush of high energy water sports.

Monarto Zoo Only 25 minutes from The Bend, the Monarto Zoo is the largest open-range zoo in the world and is home to more than 500 animals and 50 exotic and native mammals, birds and reptiles. Get within a whisker with exciting behind the scenes experiences, like the thrill of helping put the lions to bed, meeting the chimp troop or hand feed a giraffe.

Old Tailem Town Just five minutes down the road, Old Tailem Town is Australia's largest Pioneer Village where visitors can see what life was like for the settlers of South Australia from 1860 - 1960. There are over a hundred and ten buildings, many over one hundred years old; all furnished within their periods. There is a collection of antique speed-boats, dating from 1905, including the world’s first hydroplane, made by Thorney Croft and his first four cylinder engine, known as 'experimental one’.

Want to know more? If you’re interested in visiting any of these local destinations, please contact reception at The Bend for assistance with bookings on 08 8165 5700.

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“It’s incredible layout, there is a fast left over the back section that reminds me of Portimao, Portugal.” Troy Bayliss


ROUND 1 THE BEND, SA

OFFICIALS OF THE MEETING Permit number National Sporting Authority Promoter Event Organising Committee Stewards Senior Race Officials Series Director Secretary of the Meeting Dept Secretary of the Meeting Clerk of the Course Deputy Clerk of the Course Assistant Clerk of the Course Chief Scrutineer Chief Timekeeper Emergency Coordinator Chief Marshal Chief Fire Marshal Chief Flag Marshal Chief Pit & Grid Marshal Chief Paddock Marshal Chief of Recovery Chief Medical Officer Chief Communicator Chief of Equipment Safety Car Driver Safety Car Communicators Course Marshals

818/1504/01 Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) The CAMS National Racing hampionships Pty. Ltd. Michael Smith Graham Sattler David Corrigan Vince Ciccarello Rob Thiry Paul Trengove Janelle Orrock Lynn Rattray Kathy Schmid Robert Piper Michael Smith Janelle Orrock Jack Holding Vince Ciccarello Robert Thiry Tony Aloi Chris Green Colin Smith Tim Edmonds Ian Leech Scott Thompson Barry Hughes Robin Smith Cathy Croci Jason Thiele Dave Morgan Alistair Walker Dr Matt Birdsey Bronwen Williamson Ian Lamb Steve Lewis Ryan Pym Julian Modra Keith Williamson Rob Mead Rob Hankinson

CAMS Australian Endurance Championship Race Director Lawrie Schmitt Technical Delegate/Advisor Ewan Cole Ken Seymour Driving Standards Advisor Karl Reindler Australian Prototype Series Technical Delegate/Advisor Fred Severin Radical Australia Cup Technical Delegate/Advisor Driving Standards Advisor

Eden Simonini Chris Papadopoulos Karl Reindler

Group S Racing Technical Delegate/Advisor

Robert Buck

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JUNIOR DRIVE DAYS Learn the skills to become the next Daniel Ricciardo in your own road car. CAMS Ricciardo’s Racers are designed for 12–17 year olds, and are conducted in a safe and friendly environment. With coaching from professional driving instructors, including Supercars drivers Tony D’Alberto and Karl Reindler.

LEVEL ONE: SKIDPAN

LEVEL two: SKIDPAN

LEVEL THREE: TRACK

FROM

FROM

FROM

Suitable for 12-17 year olds who have none or little motor sport experience. The course held on a dry skidpan at low speeds and is suitable for any road cars that have a passenger seat.

Suitable for 12-17 year olds who have completed the Level 1 Course previously and are looking to advance their car control skills.

Suitable for 14-17 year olds who have completed the Level 1 and 2 courses and are looking to develop race craft on a race track.

This course is held on a wet skidpan and involves activities developing skid control.

Activities include circuit lapping with feedback from expert instructors.

(PREVIOUSLY BEGINNER)

$100

This course develops basic car control skills.

(PREVIOUSLY ADVANCED)

$125

(ALL NEW FOR 2018)

$150


ROUND 1 THE BEND, SA

SCHEDULE FRIDAY 13 APRIL TIME

DURATION

ON TRACK

0830 - 0850

20 minutes

Heritage Touring Cars - Practice 1

0855 - 0925

30 minutes

Australian Prototype Series - Practice 1

0930 - 0950

20 minutes

Sports Sedans - Practice 1

0955 - 1015

20 minutes

Radical Australia Cup - Practice 1

1020 - 1040

20 minutes

Group S Racing - Practice 1

1045 - 1115

30 minutes

Porsche Michelin GT3 Cup Challenge Australia - Practice 1

1120 - 1150

30 minutes

Australian Prototype Series - Practice 2

1155 - 1215

20 minutes

Heritage Touring Cars Qualifying

1220 - 1240

20 minutes

National Sports Sedan Series - Practice 2

1245 - 1305

20 minutes

Radical Australia Cup - Practice 2

1310 - 1330

20 minutes

Group S Racing - Practice 2

1335 - 1405

30 minutes

Porsche Michelin GT3 Cup Challenge Australia - Practice 2

1410 - 1430

20 minutes

National Sports Sedan Series - Practice 3

1435 - 1455

20 minutes

Radical Australia Cup - Practice 3

1500 - 1520

20 minutes

Group S Racing - Qualifying

1535 - 1635

60 minutes

Australian GT Endurance Championship - Practice 1

1655 - 1730

35 minutes

Meeting Ride Session

Note: Times are correct at time of printing and are subject to change.

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ROUND 1 THE BEND, SA

SCHEDULE SATURDAY 14 APRIL TIME

DURATION

ON TRACK

0800 - 0830

30 minutes

Radical Australia Cup - Qualifying

0840 - 0900

20 minutes

Australian Prototype Series - Qualifying

0915 - 0930

15 minutes

Heritage Touring Cars - Race 1

0935 - 0955

20 minutes

Group S Racing - Race 1

1000 - 1020

20 minutes

Porsche Michelin GT3 Cup Challenge Australia - Qualifying

1025 - 1045

20 minutes

National Sports Sedan Series - Qualifying

1050 - 1140

50 minutes

Radical Australia Cup - Race 1

1230 -1300

30 minutes

Australian GT Endurance Championship - Qualifying 1

1315 - 1345

30 minutes

Australian GT Endurance Championship - Qualifying 2

1405 - 1425

20 minutes

Prototype Race 1

1435 - 1450

15 minutes

Heritage Touring Cars race 2

1500 - 1520

20 minutes

Group S Racing - Race 2

1530 - 1620

50 minutes

Porsche GT3 - Race 1

1630 - 1650

20 minutes

National Sports Sedan Series - Race 1

1720 - 1820

60 minutes

Australian GT Endurance Championship - Race 1

SUNDAY 15 APRIL TIME

DURATION

ON TRACK

0800 - 0850

50 minutes

Radical Australia Cup - Race 2

0900 - 0920

20 minutes

Porsche Michelin GT3 Cup Challenge Australia - Race 2

0930 - 0945

15 minutes

Heritage Touring Cars - Race 3

0955 - 1015

20 minutes

Australian Prototype Series - Race 2

1045 - 1245

120 minutes

Australian GT Endurance Championship - Race 2

1305 - 1320

15 minutes

Heritage Touring Cars - Race 4

1330 - 1350

20 minutes

Porsche Michelin GT3 Cup Challenge Australia - Race 3

1400 - 1420

20 minutes

National Sports Sedan Series - Race 2

1430 - 1450

20 minutes

Group S Racing - Race 3

1500 - 1525

25 minutes

Australian Prototype Series - Race 3

1535 - 1555

20 minutes

Heritage Touring Cars - Race 5

1605 - 1625

20 minutes

National Sports Sedan Series - Race 3

1635 - 1655

20 minutes

Group S Racing - Race 4

Note: Times are correct at time of printing and are subject to change.

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PROUD SUPPORTERS OF THE SHANNONS NATIONALS

PROUD SUPPORTERS OF THE BEND

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