Test and tune

[kelvin]

I know we have spoken about this in depth before, but the Sunday before Jimna should be a test and tune day at Willowbank autocross.
My car really needs some sorting, so I'll be there. If anyone else feels the need for speed !

[MSA77]

NOV 1st and 2nd there is a dirt sprint event at Hurstglen , run by the Australian All Rally Group ,$50 entry fee , run what you brung ,3km dirt track , very technical and would suit FWD, only require basic Cams license
i have the sup regs at work will post them soon as i get a chance, or try the AARG website

[rally_toy_excel]

i think the test and tune has been canceled as they are using that weekend for a private booking that was canceled due to wet weather earlier this year

but i could b wrong

i will be at hurstglen in the xr6

is always a good fun weekend

track is technically demanding as well as a nice stright with a great jump if u like flyin

[Dave Scott]

Mt Buller sprints in Victoria for me that week end (WoooooHoooo) which is a shame; the Hurstglen weekend sounds like a good weekend, but Mt Buller is my favorite rally of the year and I can't wait for it.

Has the dirt track out the back of QR opened yet for testing ?

Dave

[skypilot]

love flying and thats why i wont be there bugger

JJ

[MSA77]

Hi all

Well, we have finally been given a permit to run an event at Hirstglen on 1st & 2nd November.

Attached, please find the Regs & Entry form for this event. You can e-mail your entry form back to me, or fax to Nic Kilah as per the details on the entry form, or post or just phone & let us know you are coming. But we do need to know of your intention to attend, to ensure it is worthwhile going ahead with.

Hope as many as possible can attend this event (the only competitive one for 2008) and then we can have a good rollup in 2009.

Regards

Kay Paynter
AARG Event Secretary


PRESIDENT EVENT SECRETARY Correspondence To
Warren Southee Kay Paynter Event Secretary
Ph: 0419 649 612 Ph: 0417 600 689 P.O Box 1656
warren@chassisline.com.au
kcpay@activ8.net.au Toowoomba QLD 4350
ABN 36 700 338 919
www.aarg.org.au








SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
Hirstglen Dirt Sprint 1st & 2nd November 2008

1 AUTHORITY:
The event shall be of Club status and conducted under the provisions of the International Sporting Code of the F.I.A., the National Competition of CAMS, and the CAMS National Speed Event Standing Regulations. Further regulations and Bulletins as authorized by CAMS and any instructions will have the same force as these regulations subject to NCR’s 69 and 89.
This Event will be conducted under and in accordance with CAMS OH&S and Risk Management Policies, which can be found on the CAMS website at www.cams.com.au
Insurance for this event will be provided in accordance with Appendix I of the current CAMS Manual.

CAMS Organising Permit Number: 408/0211/04

2 EVENT DESCRIPTION:
The event shall be known as the “Hirstglen Sprint” conducted on private property at Hirstglen. It is anticipated competitors will complete approximately 30 competitive kilometers. Reconnaissance will be at the discretion of the Clerk of Course.

3 PROMOTER & ORGANISING COMMITTEE
The event will be promoted and organised by the Australian All Rally Group Inc.
The Organising Committee is: The Executive Committee and members of the AARG

4 OFFICIALS:
Clerk of Course: Mr Warren Southee 1022030 Ph: 0419 649 612
Event Secretary: Mrs Kay Paynter 9906481 Ph: 0417 600 689
Assistant Event Secretary: Miss Nicole Kilah 1070771 Ph: 0411 442 592
Chief Scrutineer: Mr Steve Diggons 1036656 Ph: 0423 707 487
Compliance Checker Miss Nicole Kilah 1070771 Ph: 0411 442 592
Stewards: Mr Bradley Tubb, Mr Fred Berge
5 JUDGES OF FACT:
a) Scruitineers shall be deemed Judges of Fact in respect to:
* Safety equipment
* Eligibility of vehicles
* Measurement of emitted noise
b) The Start Official (his/her assistants where applicable) shall be deemed Judges of Fact in respect to:
* Starting Grid procedures and false starts
* Finish line procedures and order of finish.
Protests must be lodged in accordance with Part XII of the current CAMS Manual.

6 INSURANCE:
1. The Promoters have arranged public risk insurance with CAMS.
2. Personal accident insurance for all officials, drivers and pit crew and duly signed on will be arranged with CAMS.

7 ABANDONMENT:
In accordance with NCR 59, the organisers reserve the right to abandon, cancel, postpone, terminate or alter the event if fewer than 16 entries are received by WEDNESDAY the 29th OCTOBER 2008.

8 ENTRIES
Entries open with the issue of these regulations and close on WEDNESDAY the 29th of October 2008. Late Entries by Appointment The entry fee is $50.00. Cheques and money orders are to be payable to ‘Australian All Rally Group’. Entry Forms must be completed in full, accompanied by the entry fee, and lodged with the Secretary of the Event. The organisers reserve the right to refuse any entry without assigning any reason.

9 SCRUTINY:
On site at “Hirstglen” commencing at 10.00am on the 1st November and 8.00am the 2nd November.
Documents: The Driver must present at headquarters;
CAMS Licence Minimum Level 2 Speed. Junior licence if applicable. Current AARG club Membership Card or a weekend membership, and CAMS Vehicle Log Book (if issued).
Road registered vehicles require a - Compulsory Third Party Insurance (CTPI) extension valid for this event.
Apparel, including helmets, and footwear must be produced at scrutineering. All pit crew must sign the disclaimer form.

10 DRIVERS BRIEFING:
A compulsory driver briefing will be held at headquarters at 11.30a.m on Saturday 1st November 2008 prior to practice, and on Sunday 2nd November at 8.45am
The Event shall start at 9.00 am until approx 4.00pm Sunday

11 TIMING:
Timing will be by manual timing.

12 PROTESTS:
Protests must be lodged in accordance with the National Competition Rules - Section 4 - Part XII – Protest. Refer Regulation 208 for time limit for lodgment of protests.

13 VEHICLE CATEGORIES – CLUB CLASSES:
R1 0cc to 1300cc R2 1301cc to 1600cc
R3 1601cc to 2000cc R4 2001cc to 3000cc
R5 3001cc to 3500cc R6 3501cc to 4000cc
R7 4001cc to 5100cc R8 5100cc & over
R9 0cc to 2500cc JUNIOR R10 2501cc & over JUNIOR
The nominal cylinder capacity will be multiplied by a factor of 1.8 for rotaries: 1.7 for turbo: and 2 for AWD. Vehicles must be adequately muffled to comply with noise restrictions.

14 DETERMINATION OF WINNERS and AWARDS:
The results will be determined by accumulative times fastest to the slowest in each class for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. To be eligible for trophies, (1) DNF or (1) DNS for the weekend’s competition is allowed.

15 COMPLIANCE WITH INSTRUCTION:
Any competitor failing to follow the direction of any Official will be charged with a breach of the rules and may render a competitor liable to exclusion from the Meeting.

16 ALCOHOL
During any event, consumption of alcoholic beverages in the paddock, pits or any other portion of the competition venue under the control of the officials is expressly forbidden until all practice or competition activity is concluded for each day. Any driver or crew member who is found to be affected by alcohol on the day of the event or practice therefore shall not be permitted to participate. Refer NCR 145A of the Current CAMS Manual.
In addition, the persons concerned will be subject to the Articles of the Procedure for Alcohol Testing and CAMS Drugs in Sport Policy. Competitors, crews or officials may be tested for alcohol or other drugs at any time during the event(s). This regulation serves as the required 24-hour notice to Competitors, Crew and Officials.

Other Prohibited Substances

The CAMS Drugs in Sport Policy, as appears in the CAMS Manual of Motor Sport and as amended from time to time, is recognised as an integral component of the NCR and is duly authorised as such.

In any areas where the National Competition Rules and the Drugs in Sport Policy conflict, the Drugs in Sport Policy will take precedence.


General information:
ADVICE TO COMPETITORS
NOTE: TEST & TUNE, DRIVER TRAINING: Saturday 1st November 2008 commencing at approx 12.00pm until 4:00pm.

VENUE DIRECTIONS
Hirstglen road joins the Gatton / Clifton road approximately 40km respectively from Toowoomba or Gatton – signs will be placed to mark the entrance
Catering Food and drinks available on site for the full weekend – including evening meal – Please advise for catering purposes
Medical Qualified First Aid Officer all hours.
Spectators Spectators wishing to view the sprint have the opportunity to see the track at one spectator point.
Camping Available with hot showers & flush toilets


ENTRY FORM:

EVENT: Hirstglen Sprint Club: Australian All Rally Group Inc Date: 1&2 November 2008

“As above” cannot be used on this form

COMPETITOR (CAR OWNER): ………………………………………………E-MAIL…………………………………………………

STREET ADDRESS:………………………………………………………CITY: ..………………………………...P/CODE………………

CONTACT PHONE: …………………………..CAMS LICENCE: …………………………CIVIL LICENCE:……………………….….


DRIVER: …………………………………………………………………………E-MAIL…………………………………………………

STREET ADDRESS:………………………………………………………CITY: ..………………………………...P/CODE………………

CONTACT PHONE: …………………………..CAMS LICENCE: …………………………CIVIL LICENCE:……………………….….


VEHICLE DETAILS: CLASS ENTERED: ……………………..

MAKE: …………………………….. YEAR & MODEL: ……………………….. COLOUR: ………………………..

BODY TYPE: …………………….. REGO NUMBER: ………………….. CAPICITY: ………………………

DISCLAIMER
EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
ENTRANTS AND/OR DRIVERS
(For competitors and drivers in all competitions. This disclaimer must appear on all entry forms for every competition- competitor is defined as the legal owner of the car)
DISCLAIMER
EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
COMPETITORS AND/OR DRIVERS
For Competitors
I/We being the competitor/s of the vehicle described on this Entry Form wish to enter that vehicle for the above event.
For Competitors and Drivers
I/We being the competitor/s and/or driver, certify that the particulars on this form are true and correct in every particular, to the best of my/our knowledge and belief.
I/We declare that I/we have read and understood the Supplementary Regulations issued for the event, and agree to be bound by them and the provisions of the National Competition Rules of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Limited (“CAMS”).
In exchange for being able to attend or participate in the event (including entering the event), I agree:
• to release 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 my death, personal injury (including burns), psychological trauma, loss or damage (including property damage) ("harm") howsoever arising from my 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 my own risk.

I/we acknowledge that:
• the risks associated with attending or participating in the event include the risk that I 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 grand-stands, 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 me.
I 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.

I understand that this disclaimer is not intended to exclude any valid claim I may have under the CAMS Personal Insurance Scheme.


Competitor's signature: .................................................. ................................ Date: ........................................

Driver/s signature: .................................................. ...................................... Date: ........................................

For persons under the age of 18 years the following parent/guardian consent must be completed.
PARENT/ GUARDIAN CONSENT – PERSONS UNDER 18 YEARS OLD

I …………………………………… of [Address] ………………………………………………… am the parent/ guardian* of the above-named ("the minor") who is under 18 years old. I have read this document and understand its contents, including the exclusion of liability and assumption of risk, and have explained the contents to the minor. I consent to the minor attending/ participating in* the event at his/her own risk.


Signed…………………………………………………
Parent/Guardian*

Date…………………………………………………

* Delete whichever does not apply
PIT LANE DISCLAIMER
EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
In exchange for being able to attend or participate in the event, I 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 my death, personal injury (including burns), psychological trauma, loss or damage (including property damage) ("harm") howsoever arising from my 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 my own risk.
I acknowledge that:
• the risks associated with attending or participating in the event include the risk that I 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 grand-stands, 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 me.
I 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.
SERVICE CREW
NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE
1
2

PLEASE NOTE: All persons wanting to serve as Pit/Service MUST sign the form above.
FEES: (Cheques/Money Orders are to be made payable to AUSTRALIAN ALL RALLY GROUP and are not considered received until HONOURED) NO CASH through the mail PLEASE. Any cheque dishonoured will attract a $30.00 dishonour fee.

Entry forms may be emailed to kcpay@bigpond.com.au or faxed to 07 5462 2777. Monies can then be direct credited to Heritage Building Society
Account Name AARG BSB 638070 A/C Number 8155399

FULL ENTRY COST INCLUDES Entry of vehicle & driver $50.00

[kelvin]

I would be very interested, but 2 days to do 30 kms?
Does that mean camping, Arghhh !!! Funny how some people love that.
I need all the practice I can get, but I might need to think about it.

[anthony tanzer]

Kelvin,

from chatting to Jamie Lawson I think you can just turn up for one day if you like. Saturday is a practice day and Sunday the competition (which is the 30km in the regs). But best contact one of the comitee and check for sure.

Cheers Tanz.

[rally_toy_excel]

u can just do one day, i go both days and just drive back home at night as it just an hr to here

i did note that in the email i got it was noted as a test and tune........ if it is u can do as many runs as u can fit in the time the track is open

if its competitive then it depends on how many cars turn up

[kelvin]

I'll probably do Hirstglen, if I can get the car back together in time. I must stop breaking it though.
I have a question for those who have been before. Rodney wants to have a drive, which is fine. I think. So before I say, yes, is there anything to hit if he runs off the road? Or is it like Willowbank?

[rally_toy_excel]

there r no trees and since they redesigned the lower section you cant end up in the dam if you get it wrong ha ha. mind u the long straight has seen a roll over or to, if u get off the track at 140 and u sideways u gonna go ova

is all part of the fun of rallying