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PO Box 100, Amberley QLD 4306 ABN: 41 133 848 405

Tel: 61 7 5461 9100 Fax: 61 7 5461 9111

Shannons Sports & Muscle Car Showdown Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June 2009

WITH A TRIBUTE TO TRANS-AM RACING

DON’T MISS SEEING PETE GEOGHEGAN’S ORIGINAL ‘65 MUSTANG

If your pride and joy, your passion, has wheels and horsepower BRING IT OUT TO PLAY. Cocoons & Cotton balls are not what it was built for. Get the real value from your investment and use it the way it was built to be used once in a while. Shannons have made it easy and safe for you to do just that in front of thousands of people.

You will not put your car at risk. If half the roads were as safe as Queensland Raceway Ipswich (QRI) it would halve the road toll. Your car was meant to be driven and you owe it to the people who designed it, and built it, IN THE FIRST PLACE, to show it off – safely.

The Sports and Muscle-car Showdown brings all Sports and Muscle Car enthusiasts a menu of activities. Here the ragged edge racers can run on the limit, EVERYONE CAN do regularity time trials and show‘n’shiners don’t just sit there – they QRuise. This whole weekend is about your fantasy machine doing what you want it to do at the speed that you want TO DO.

Events for everyone from push-hard to parade!

You will get to put your car on the track at least six times over the weekend and see a whole bunch of historically significant cars in the paddock and on the track to quicken the pulse and excite your ears.

There are some very special cars on the track

Everyone can run their exotic and classic sports cars in 2009! We have several coming already so get along to QRI and share the passion.

If you want good food, conversation and interesting speakers DO NOT MISS the Shannons Sports & Muscle Car Gala Dinner at the 5 Star Ipswich International. We’ve booked the entire ballroom on Saturday 27th June but it only seats 200 – so book early or you might miss out on this special occasion.

Jim Richards and Mayor Paul Pisasale will be the guest speakers.

There are special accommodation packages for entrants. You can stay for 1, 2 or 3 nights – check the enclosed flyer for more details.

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Eligible cars

USA built, 2 Door, V8, Sedan or fastback ,manufactured between 1964 to 1974

Must have original engine format, & Factory body. No restriction on use of tyres or gearbox. ( no rear wings unless factory) The guards can be flared to fit bigger rims.

Cars should be presented similar to the Trans am cars from the period where possible. Only period style decals should be applied with the exception of the category sponsors. I.e. all cars will be supplied with a Shannons windscreen banner and a Tencate bulk plant hire decal (as the category sponsor) these decals must be applied before scrutineering. You will supply your own racing number.( check original car photos for reference) eg.number can be large,( NASCAR style) or black & sit inside a standard white circle, or reverse for white car.

A, B & C class stickers will also be supplied. A photo of your car is required with entry form. Photos can be emailed to Phil Ross at Shannons. ( If I’ve seen your car just call me if you’re not sure.) 0418269056 [email protected]

For those interested to see the original cars....Reference. www.historictransam.com

Licences

All entrants must have AASA circuit Licence or Cams Circuit licence. If you have a CAMS circuit licence you need to pay QR $20 for AASA insurance for the day or be a current AASA sprint licence holder.OR obtain a AASA circuit Licence ( see QR for details)

Attire

You need a driving suit, Helmet, gloves & Shoes .All cars must have a full roll cage (half cage acceptable in some cases), Full harness seat belt and a fire extinguisher. Catch tank on radiator.

Bonnets must have bonnet pins or at least 2 lockdown devices. Bonnets can be fibreglass.

Bumbers can be removed.

Trans –Am tribute CLASSES A- B- C

Class A up to 5 litre V8, low mods, up to 7 inch rims, Standard brakes.

(I.e. front discs no later than 1972) & rear drum brakes

Class B up to 5 Litre V8, high mods, big brakes, Rims up to 8.5 inch

Class C Over 5 litre V8 includes 5 litre stroked engines.

These races are being described as a tribute to Trans-am we are is not trying to emulate the exact formula applied in this period. However the spirit of this tribute is to create a spectacle honouring the muscle cars of the Trans-Am period that existed between 1966 and 1972 in the USA.

These races are designed to be a spectacle and the safety and preservation of the drivers and the cars is of the utmost importance..We envisage around 20 entrants in the 5 Trans-Am races over 2days, and expect to see all 20 cars and drivers finish the event in one piece. There will be trophies (wood or plastic) so when in doubt back off! . There will be several cars with over 500HP.( There is no prize money)

We will use rolling starts for all races with a orange 1970 302 Boss Mustang pace car..The Boss pace car will also be deployed for yellow flag periods. This will be discussed in detail at the drivers briefing on the Saturday.

Some of the entrants have already confirmed they will have their grid girls on the start line before each race to add to the spectacle.!

It been a long time since we have seen a big field of Camaros Mustangs Galaxies & Pontiacs on the same grid, in a race in Australia. We also hope to see some representation from a few other Marques like Dodge and AMC.

Jim Richards will also run his 1964 Falcon Sprint....& With the 3 classes we hope to see some good battles at the front and rear of the field.

Don’t forget the Sports & Muscle car dinner at the Metro hotel 4.5 star boutique hotel in Ipswich. Many of us are staying there on the Sat night. Jim Richards is the Guest speaker.(Plus good food and entertainment)

See the Special dinner and accommodation package available with the entry form..

The entry forms will be available from Qld raceway and shannons web site in Feb.09

(OFFICE USE ONLY) Queensland Raceways Comp’n Number Phone: 07 5461-9100 Fax: 07 5461 9111 ABN- 41 133 848 405

Shannons Sports & Muscle Car Showdown “Please PRINT neatly and fill in ALL information” Date: 27 - 28 June 2009

Vehicle Owner(s)…………………………………………….….……Dorian number………………..…Preferred Race No.: ……………… Address: ………….………………………..………...…………………………City/Town…………………………………Pcode:….……………... Ph(Hm):……..……………….…(Work/Mob):……..……..…………….Email Address: ………………………………………………………. Vehicle Driver: ……………………………………………..………Civil Lic No.: ……….…….….….. Race Lic No.: .………..…………… Address: ………….………………………..………...... ……………City/Town……………………………..…Pcode:….……………... Emergency Contact:- Name………………..…………………...... Hm Ph …………………………..Mbl Ph .………………..………… Make Of Car:……………………………...…Model:………………...……..Colour:…………………..…….Capacity:………….…....…cc’s Category Please Circle Group N: Trans Am: Regularity: Sprints: Early Bird Entry must be received and paid two weeks prior to the event. $185.00 QR Passholder Entry Fee $185.00 Standard Entry Fee (i.e. after early bird cut off- Entries close day prior) $245.00 Same Driver, Second Car or Same Car, Second Driver (Requires second entry form) $60.00 Annual AASA National Race Licence (If Approved) $210.00 AASA National Single Event Licence (If Approved) $60.00 Garage Bay Fri PM to Mon AM (Requires Garage Booking Form) $200.00 Gala Dinner and Accom. 1 night $210.00, 2 nights $335.00, 3 nights $450.00 (refer to enclosed flyer for details)

Payment Details: Please make cheques or money orders payable to QR Operations P/L. Credit Card Payment: I hereby authorise Queensland Raceways to debit my Credit Card for the sum below: MasterCard Visa AMEX

Card Holders Name______

Card No ______Expiry Date: ___/___

$ .00 Signature:______Receipt No. ______TOTAL

WARNING OF RISKS Owner’s & Driver’s Declarations: I acknowledge and agree motorsport is dangerous and that accidents can and will happen in which I can be injured or die. I also acknowledge and agree as a condition of entry that the Promoters, nor the sponsor organisations, nor the land owners or lessees, nor the organisers of the race meeting/event, nor their respective servants, officials, representatives or agents shall be under any liability for my death, or any bodily injury, loss or damage to my property which may be sustained or incurred by me as a result of participation in or being present at the event. I agree the Promoter has the right to terminate my participation in the event at any time for whatever reason it sees fit at the time. I acknowledge that I have thoroughly inspected the Track and found it to be in safe condition for the activities I intend to undertake. By using of the Track I indicate my acceptance of the Track’s condition for the activity(s) I will undertake. If an act or occurrence in which I am involved or observe reduces the safety of the Track I will immediately notify the Promoter and warn other track users of the danger and/or increased risk. Should any incident occur in a public area as a result of my failure to comply with the normal circuit rules or a direction given from an official where by a successful claim is made under any insurance policy relating to the Track and an excess premium or deductible is charged by the insurer of the Track I will if required pay the excess or deductible under such insurance policy except to the extent that it is paid by a third party. I declare that I agree to abide by the General Terms and conditions of Track Usage and the conditions of this Entry Form,; have read and understood these warnings, and accept all the inherent risks and danger in the event and the activities surrounding the event.

______Owners Statement: Driver Signature Owner Signature I/We being the owners of the vehicle described in this entry form certify that the vehicle is track worthy, meets or exceeds the events requirement and meets all safety requirements. We further certify that the particulars on this form are true and correct in every particular, to the best of my/our knowledge and belief. ______Owner’s Signature

For persons under the age of 18 years the following parent/guardian consent must be completed.

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.

Signature of Parent / Guardian………………………………………………………. Date………………………………… *MUST be an actual Parent or the Legally appointed Guardian - Delete whichever does not apply

Would you like to be contacted by Shannons for a quote on your Classic car, daily drive car, race car, home & contents or motorcycle insurance? YES or NO (please circle) – See enclosed competition entry form.

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Queensland Raceways Phone: 07 5461-9100 Fax: 07 5461 9111 ABN- 41 133 848 405

Conditions of Entry Please Read Them Fully

If you are a competitor the ONLY acceptable blood/alcohol reading is 0.00. The management and promoter may test any competitor at any time. Any positive BAC reading is automatic exclusion from driving for the rest of the event.

Consumption of alcohol or use of any substance capable of impairing good judgement may only be consumed within the designated spectator areas. Consumption or use in ANY competition, officials, marshalling or support paddock area is strictly prohibited before or during any activity.

The management and promoters have the right to expel any person from Queensland Raceways that they consider to be acting in a manner which is dangerous or impedes other peoples’ ability to enjoy the activities or causes them to bring a complaint to the management or promoters.

Clothing for drivers and crew must be appropriate for the activity of motorsport. This means crew/team members must wear enclosed footwear with full coverage from ankle to wrist to neck when working on the vehicle or in pit lane. Drivers require a one piece driving suit made from flame proof material. Entrant’s apparel and work practices are subject to Occupational Health and Safety legislation when performing work and tasks at Queensland Raceway.

Drivers must wear helmets during any competition. Helmets must meet at least the AS1698 requirements.

Official’s directions must be followed promptly and with full compliance. Officials are volunteers giving their time so you can enjoy your chosen activity and shall be treated with due respect. Any driver or crew that has a problem with a direction from an Official shall meet the Official’s request and then raise the issue with the management or the promoter.

Vehicles must be driven SLOWLY at all times and in ALL AREAS until they are actually competing or participating in an event. MAX SPEED IN PIT LANE IS 40 kph and 10kph IN ALL PUBLIC AREAS. Drivers exceeding these limits should expect to be at least cautioned or not permitted to participate in further runs and potentially to be expelled from Queensland Raceways.

Scrutineering and Vehicle preparation requires the vehicle to be adequately prepared for the event. This includes steering and brakes, especially pads and fluid and all safety equipment especially seat belts & roll over protection shall be in excellent working order.

Fire extinguishers, when fitted, must be secured in the passenger side foot well within reach of the driver with quick release fittings capable of holding the bottle in place at 20G.

Drivers must hold a Civil Licence and a AASA Competition Licence that is appropriate to the level of the event being undertaken.

Competitors should note no persons under the age of 12 are permitted inside the Pit Lane unless accompanied by an adult.

No animals are permitted in the grounds of Queensland Raceways during an event unless they are part of the event and have written permission from the management to be on the premises.

Closing time for entries is the latest time an entry can be received and processed before closing on the Friday before the race meeting at the Queensland Raceway office.

There are no fines BUT people who behave dangerously are sent home. People who behave dangerously a second time are sent home and have to miss the next meeting as well. People who behave dangerously a third time don’t get invited to race with us again.

NO unregistered scooters, pit bikes etc. are to be ridden in the Paddock Area. The Police can fine people for not having a licence or wearing a crash helmet even though it is private property. We suggest its best to leave the bikes at home and let the kids get some exercise.

REFUND POLICY……… PLEASE NOTE: Refunds will be given according to the following Withdrawal 7 days prior to event- 100% refund or credit for future event Withdrawal up to 8.00am the Friday before event- 50% refund or 100% credit Withdrawal after 8.00am on the Friday before the event- NO refund or credit

FIRST & LAST RULE:

I will help to keep the event safe, sensible, smart and satisfying for EVERYONE – not just ME.

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INVITATION to EXCITEMENT

INITIAL INFORMATION

Invited Groups & Events The following groups are invited to participate in the Shannons Sports & Muscle Car Showdown.

Trans Am Tribute Cars Group N Touring Cars (Racing) Groups Nc & Nb Muscle Car (Sprints) Group 1 – Registered & Unregistered – up to 5 Litre Group 2 – Registered & Unregistered – 5.1 to 5.4 Litre Group 3 – Registered & Unregistered – 5.5 to 5.9 Litre Group 4 – Registered & Unregistered – 6 litre & over ( This is an honesty system. ie if your engine is a stroker, please enter into the appropriate category. Phil Ross has the final decision on eligibility.) Classic Sports Car – Regularity Exotic Sports Car – Regularity Sports & Muscle Car Show n Shine (Cruise session Sunday)

Track Configurations The track configuration used for the Shannons Sports & Muscle Car Showdown will be the Queensland Raceway Ipswich NATIONAL and CLUBMAN circuits.

Entry Fees $185 early bird entry fee (entries received by 12th June 2009) $245 entry fee (received no later than the Friday before event, 26th June 2009) $185 for the QR pass holders received any time up until the event $60 for same driver, Second Car or Same Car, Second Driver.

Garaging Lockable paddock garages are available for hire - $200.00 Fri PM to Mon AM.

Friday Practice Gates open at 07:30 on Friday morning and all day Practice will commence at 08:30. If requested we will also organise practice grid starts during the day for those that need them. Cost is $120 for ½ day or full day is $160. SSMCS entered drivers only pay $120 for the full day.

Event menu & program The timetable, for the SSMCS Event groups, will be set to provide the following track time; for your $185 Early Bird entry fee you will receive:

Saturday Classic Sports Cars Regularity - 1 x Practice, 1 x Qualifying, 1 x Regularity Exotic Sports Cars Regularity - 1 x Practice 1 x Qualifying, 1 x Regularity Muscle Car Sprints - 1 x Practice, 2 x Sprints Group N Touring Cars (Racing) - 1 x Qualifying, 2 x Race Trans Am (Racing) - 1 x Practice, 1 x Qualifying, 1 x Race

Sunday Classic Sports Car – Sprints – 2 x 6 Laps, 1 x 8 Laps Exotic Sports Car Regularity - 2 x 6 Laps, 1 x 8 Laps Muscle Car Sprints – 2 x 6 Laps, 1 x 8 Laps Group N Touring Cars (Racing) - 2 x 6 Lap Race, 1 x 8 Lap Race Trans Am (Racing) - 2 x 6 Laps, 1 x 8 Laps

Start Times

Scrutineering will be commencing at 7.30am: 1st group on track at 8.30. A full Event Timetable will be issued in the Final Info Pack prior to the meeting.

Trophies & Awards Trans Am Tribute Racers - 1st, 2nd, & 3rd (per race, per class) Group N Touring Cars (Racing) - 1st, 2nd, & 3rd . Nc & Nb (per race, per class) Muscle Car Sprints - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Fastest in each class over the weekend Exotic Sports Car Regularity - 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall points winner for the weekend Classic Sports Car Regularity - 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall points winner for the weekend Show n Shine - 1st place for Best Pre 1975 and Best Post 1975 vehicles in each of the following categories - Best Australian Muscle Car pre 1975 & Post 1975 Best USA Muscle Car pre 1975 & Post 1975 Best Ute Best Convertible Best British Sports Car Best Italian Sports Car Best German Sports Car Best Sedan Best Custom Car Best Competition Car Best Classic Coupe Best Corvette Best HDT Best HSV Best FPV

Please remember QR is about treating you as a customer not just a competitor. If you think something can be done better - tell us – we do listen.

Thanks from Shannons & the QRew