BLOWER September 2014

THE BLOWER September 2014

Ron and Joe Moore on the start line at Coffs Harbor Photo supplied by Ron Moore

SPORTSCLASSIC SPRING RALLY 2014

SATURDAY 27 TH SEPTEMBER

START AND FINISH BATHURST LIGHT CAR CLUB

RALLY STAGES SUNNY CORNER AREA

BATHURST LIGHT CAR CLUB 416 CONROD STRAIGHT MT PANORAMA PO BOX 444 BATHURST www.blcc.com.au

Office Bearers 2014 – BLCC email: secretary [email protected] Position Name Contact No. Email President Gwyn Mulholland 0429 620 769 02 6362 0769 [email protected] Vice President Scott Sims 02 6362 9784 [email protected] Treasurer Robert Flood 0408 402 729 [email protected] Secretary Donna Sims 02 6362 9784 [email protected] Committee Matthew Windsor 0407 353 350 [email protected] Mick Tuckey 0408 659 862 [email protected] Ian Plenderleith 0438 547 375 [email protected] John Markwick 0438 443 021 [email protected] Nigel Buttriss 0419 911 608 [email protected] TBA Competition Secretary Mick Tuckey 0408 659 862 [email protected] Publicity Officer Tony Hanrahan 02 6337 1355 [email protected] Blower Editor Tony Hanrahan 02 6337 1355 [email protected] Social Director Helen Mulholland 02 6362 0769 [email protected] Property Officer TBA Historic Plates Registrar David Robinson 02 6331 7433 [email protected] Cams Delegate Helen Mulholland 02 6362 0769 [email protected] Alt. Cams Delegate David Robinson 0418 652 419 [email protected] Quarry Groundsman John Windsor Membership Officer Phil Burgett 0419 758 825 [email protected] Chaplain Doug Rowan 0427 816 616 [email protected] Website Administrator Kathy Hanrahan 0407 784 590 [email protected] Eligibility Committee Matthew Windsor 0407 353 350 [email protected] Safety / Fire Officer Scott Sims 02 6362 9784 [email protected] Patrons Cam Ashelford Arthur Davis D Moore

SPORTSCLASSIC SPRING RALLY 2014 SATURDAY 27 TH SEPTEMBER

START AND FINISH BATHURST LIGHT CAR CLUB

RALLY STAGES SUNNY CORNER AREA

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF BATHURST LIGHT CAR CLUB HELD ON WEDNESDAY 27 AUGUST, 2014, COMMENCING AT 7.40 PM

ATTENDANCE: As per attendance book. APOLOGIES: Matt Windsor, Brad Robinson, Mick Tuckey, Gwyn Mulholland, Helen Mulholland CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 25 JUNE 2014 MOVED: Ian Plenderleith SECONDED: John Markwick MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES Nil CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence detailed by Secretary. Accepted as read MOVED: Rod Simonsen SECONDED: John Markwick TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer detailed items in report. Report was accepted as read MOVED: Rod Simonsen SECONDED: Ian Plenderleith

QUARRY REPORT David Catt reported on previous Khanacross – well attended event with 30 plus entries and a very successful day. David advised anyone looking to compete in events to make sure they have checked their cars prior to scrutineering. Advised that scrutineering will now be recorded. David thanked all officials for organising and running such a good event.

John Windsor advised that the track is in very good condition for next event which is a Khanacross on 14 September. John thanked David Catt for supplying a 4WD vehicle for use at the Quarry.

GENERAL BUSINESS Mountain Straight Hillclimb Scott Sims advised that the Mountain Straight Hillclimb is organised but is running with minimal officials. There will be a working bee on Saturday at 1.30pm to install parrawebbing etc. for the event. Rob Wells advised that the Council is currently working on the road surface but has been advised that the track will be ready for Hillclimb. Rally Officials Scott advised that officials were still needed for September’s Rally. He asked that anyone interested in officialing contact Gwyn or Helen Mulholland as soon as possible. Request for Officials to assist at Alpine Rally Scott advised that an email had been received from organisers of the Alpine Rally requesting help with supplying officials for this event. Scott read out contact details and advised that any volunteers would be most welcome.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS Nil

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING CLOSED AT 8.55 PM

Scott Sims VICE-PRESIDENT

SWAP MEETS CALENDAR

DOUG OUTRIGHT CLASSES TO BARRIE AND GREG

Doug Barry (Lola) has closed in on Brett Hayward after Doug took outright fastest time at hound 8 of the NSW Hillclimb Championship at Huntley.

The fastest time was set on Doug’s final run when he recorded a time of 19.93 seconds to close out Tim Edmondson and Malcolm Oastler.

Barry Coady (Toyota MR2) won Production Sports with a best time of 34.34 seconds.

In Sports Sedans Over 3000 Greg Frame (Torana) won his class with a best time of 26.79 seconds.

Greg Frame at Mt Panorama for Rd 2 of the NSW hillclimb Championship Photo Tony Hanrahan

MUNDAY AMD WINDSOR AT MASTERS

Bob Munday (Ford Mustang) and Matthew Windsor (Commodore) contested the 2014 Muscle Car Masters at Sydney Motorsport Park coming away with strong results.

Bob competed in Group Na/Nb qualifying with a time of 2.37.64 good enough for 21 st grid position. Over the weekend he contested three races resulting in a 6 th , 11 th and a 13 th with a best time of 2.23.79.

Matthew qualified with at time of 2.34.28 also starting in 21 st place. Over the weekend Matthew finished with a 6 th 12 th and a 17 th and a quickest time of 2.02.71.

CLASS WIN TO KING

Tony King (Mazda MX5) recorded a class win at Wakefield Park Raceway while contesting the 2014 CAMS State Supersprint Championship.

Tony’s time of 1.10.60 was good enough for the class win and 46 th outright in a field of eighty six drivers.

MOORE AND MOORE AT COFFS

A last minute sponsorship deal from Autopro and an entry on the last day paid off for Ron and Jo Moore in the Coates Hire Rally Australia.

The BLCC crew went for the fun & to finish, they had a great experience again, after last year, in a Commodore.

They finished12 th last year in ARC 2wd but 5th this year in 4wd National Series very pleasing as Jo has never used pace notes before, this was a big challenge and a big effort.

Jo and Ron Moore ready with there Coffs sponsor Photo supplied by Ron Moore

SPORTSCLASSIC SPRING RALLY2014

WATTLE SCHOOLHOUSE BACK CREEK

LIMEKILNS BOB’S CREEK

TRILES SERIES (PIZZA NIGHT) 2014

POINTS AFTER ROUND 3

NAME 28/03/2014 29/08/2014 19/09/2014 TOTAL Rob Worboys 18 15 21 0 0 54 Mick Tuckey 19 0 20 0 0 39 Trevor Seaman 19 0 20 0 0 39 Arthur Davis 17 0 21 0 0 38 David Robinson 17 0 21 0 0 38 Wayne Bowden 17 0 21 0 0 38 Christine Wells 17 0 20 0 0 37 Robert Wells 17 0 20 0 0 37 Jeff West 0 15 21 0 0 36 Aden Hadley 10 0 21 0 0 31 Julie Cave 10 0 21 0 0 31 Pam Graham 0 0 20 0 0 20 Dick Graham 0 0 20 0 0 20 Jennifer Wells 0 0 20 0 0 20 Amanda Wells 0 0 20 0 0 20 Steven Wells 0 0 20 0 0 20 Sandy the dog Hadley/Cave 0 0 20 0 0 20 Peter Tuckey 0 0 20 0 0 20 James Travalos 0 0 20 0 0 20 Fran Dries 0 0 20 0 0 20 Gary Bartley 18 0 0 0 0 18 Andrew Robinson 0 15 0 0 0 15 Scott Campbell 0 15 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0

BERMUDA TRIANGLE 3

Twenty soul’s did not lose their way in the area between Bathurst, Orange and Blayney all arriving back to enjoy pizza and tell tales of the road’s they had encountered.

The night run was about 120kls and for the first time all finished on maximum points but three crews received an extra point for using the stick map.

Don’t forget the one day trial next month.

BLCC 2014 Calendar

SEPTEMBER 24 General Meeting BLCC Clubrooms BLCC N/A SEPTEMBER 27 Rally TBA (27th or 28th) BLCC Open SEPTEMBER 27 Rally Teckworks DS (Bathurst) BLCC M/Club OCTOBER 4 Tarmac Rally Great Tarmac Rally 4 th – 5th October MM Australian OCTOBER 4 Rally Southern Mtns Rally (4th & 5th) Amsag Amsag OCTOBER 5 Hillclimb King Edward Park, Newcastle MGNew NSW State OCTOBER 9 V8's Bathurst (9th-12th) V8SC Australian OCTOBER 18 Rally Alpine Classic (Lithgow- Orange) CRC M/Club OCTOBER 18 Rally Tumut BMSC NSW OCTOBER 19 Motorkhana The Quarry, College Rd BLCC M/Club OCTOBER 24 V8's Gold Coast (24th-26th) V8SC Australian OCTOBER 26 Visual Nav Trial Bathurst - Full Day BLCC Social OCTOBER 29 General Meeting BLCC Clubrooms BLCC N/A OCTOBER 30 Hillclimb Ringwood (30th-10-2nd-11) MGNew Australian NOVEMBER 2 Supersprint Conrod St, Mt Panorama BLCC M/Club

NOVEMBER 7-9 Targa High Country Mt Buller Targa Australian NOVEMBER 14 V8's Phillip Island (14th - 16th ) V8SC Australian NOVEMBER 15 Rally Minidulla Rally Amsag Amsag NOVEMBER 15 Rally Penrith Pas de Deux CRC M/Club NOVEMBER 16 Khanacross The Quarry, College Rd BLCC M/Club NOVEMBER 26 General Meeting BLCC Clubrooms BLCC N/A NOVEMBER 29 Supersprint Conrod St, Mt Panorama BLCC M/Club NOVEMBER 30 Hillclimb Mtn Straight Mt Panorama BLCC M/Club DECEMBER 5 V8's Sydney (5th-7th) V8SC Australian DECEMBER 6 Sprint Snowy River Sprint 6 th -7th December MM Australian DECEMBER 13 Presentation BLCC Clubrooms BLCC Social JANUARY 2015 31 Tarmac Rally Lake Mountain Sprint – Jan 31 – Feb 1 MM Australian FEBUARY 2015 21 Tarmac Rally Mt Baw Baw Sprint – February 21 - 22 MM Australian OCTOBER 2015 3 Tarmac Rally Great Tarmac Rally 3 th – 4th October MM Australian DECEMBER 2015 5 Tarmac Rally Snowy River Sprint 5 th -6th December MM Australian

RALLY OFFICIALS REQUIRED Many officials are required to successfully conduct the BLCC Sportsclassic Rally to be held on 27 th September. To eliminate stress on the poor organisers could you please advise your availability early. Your help is very much appreciated. Please contact the organisers via the details listed below: Gwyn Mulholland Phone: 0429 620 769 AH: 02 6362 0769 Email: [email protected]

Helen Mulholland Email: [email protected] Phone: 0412 526 915 AH: 02 6362 0769

SPORTSCLASSIC SPRING RALLY

With a steady flow of entries coming in we have several local crews intending to compete with some already entered. These include Nik Hough in his Commodore Ute, Ron & Jo Moore in the Evo Lancer fresh from a good result in the ARC round at Coffs Harbour, Leigh and Gerard Gotch in a pair of. There is also a possibility of a couple of others.

Ron and Jo Moore fresh from the ARC at Coffs Photo supplied by Ron Moore

The leading contenders in the race to win the DRS Series crown have already entered these are Brett Bower/Katie Fletcher in a 1978 Toyota Celica and Craig Kenchington/Scott Fletcher in an extremely quick 1971 Datsun 1600.

A major feature of the event will be the appearance of the two Australian Plastic Profiles Mk11 RS1800 Escorts driven by John and David Hills. John is being navigated by Mick Tuckey the BLCC Competition Secretary. To see these vehicles is one thing but to hear them in the forests brings back memories of yesteryear when Escorts ruled.

There are three classifications for eligibility in the DRS Series these are two wheel drive rear wheel drive, two wheel drive front wheel drive and four wheel drive non turbo. The Excel’s running are in a class of their own but most are also registered for the front wheel drive class.

The quicker All wheel drive turbo cars are entered in the Multiclub component of the Rally along with any entries not registered for the DRS series.

John and David Hills have entered a pair of BDA Escort’s in the SPORTSCLASSIC SPRING RALLY Photo Geoff Benson

WHILST ENTRIES CONTINUE TO COME IN WE ARE GETTING DESPERATE FOR OFFICIALS. PLEASE VOLUNTEER AS THE EVENT CANNOT RUN WITHOUT A LOT OF PEOPLE. EVEN THOUGH YOU MAY BE TIED UP WITH KIDS SPORT OR WORK YOU CAN STILL BE OF ASSISTANCE TO US AS WE REQUIRE RELIEF OFFICIALS TO TAKE OVER ROAD CLOSURES FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE SATURDAY NIGHT COMMITMENTS. YOU WOULD BE REQUIRED TO REPORT TO THE HEADQUARTERS AT SUNNY CORNER FORESTRY CAMP BY 5.00PM. SO PLEASE CONSIDER LENDING A HELPING HAND

The second BDA Escort to be entered by John and David Hills Photo Geoff Benson

ENTRIES SPORTSCLASSIC SPRING RALLY 2014.

Driver Co-driver Car

1. Robert Moore David Gray Stanza 2. John Crowley Andrew Crowley Excel 3. Brett Bower Katie Fletcher Celica 4. Rick Gray Elizabeth Yates Excel 5. Jason Parrott Tom Michilie Impreza 6. Craig Kenchington Scott Fletcher Datsun 7. Mark Kent Anthony Wilcockson Lancer 8. Nic Hough Rob Edwards Commodore 9. Colin McLean Robb Lindsay Corolla 10. John Hills Mike Tuckey Escort 11. David Hills Paul Bennett Escort 12. Kris Hampel Bruce Hampel Excel 13. Steven Wells Adam Geary Escort 14. James Tracy Belinda Tracey WRX 15. Mark Beard TBA TBA 16. Greg Connolly Dominic Connolly Mini 17. Peter Neal Tommi Flegl Liberty 18. David Wilson Kaylie Newell Levin 19. David Skelton Gordon Trigg RX7 20. Ryan Kelly Miskelly Patrick Escort 21 Ron Moore Jo Moore Lancer 22.Gerard Gotch Andrew Robinson WRX 23. Leigh Gotch. David Green Subaru 24. David Boyd Lizzy Ferme Stanza 25. Peter King. Amanda Williams Honda 26. Eoin Moynihan Michael OHagan Toyota Sprinter 27. Ian Plenderleith Mel McMinn Evo

With entries about to close for the Sportsclassic Spring Rally Saturday 27 th is where the action will be, see you all there.

FLAG MARSHALS WANTED FOR WORLD TIME ATTACK

Flag Marshals are needed for the World Time Attack being held at Sydney Motorsport Park on Friday 17th October and Saturday 18th October 2014.

If you are interested in being a Flag Marshal at the event, contact Jeff Boulous via email at [email protected]

V8 Supercars announces 2015 calendar

FEB 7-8 - Sydney.com V8 Super Test - Sydney Motorsport Park - Super Test FEB 26-MAR 1 - Clipsal 500 Adelaide - Adelaide Street Circuit - Super Street MAR 12-15 - 2015 Formula 1™ Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park - International MAR 27-29 - Tyrepower Tasmania Super Sprint - Symmons Plains Raceway - Super Sprint APR 17-19 - Perth Super Sprint - Barbagallo Raceway - Super Sprint MAY 15-17 - Winton Super Sprint - Winton Motor Raceway - Super Sprint JUN 19-21 - Skycity Triple Crown Darwin - Hidden Valley Raceway - Super Sprint JUL 10-21 - Castrol Townsville 400 - Reid Park - Super Street JUL 31-AUG 2 - Coates Hire Ipswich Super Sprint - Queensland Raceway - Super Sprint AUG 21-23 - Sydney Motorsport Park Super Sprint - Sydney Motorsport Park - Super Sprint SEP 11-13 - Wilson Security Sandown 500 - Sandown Raceway - Pirtek Enduro Cup OCT 8-11 - Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 - Mount Panorama - Pirtek Enduro Cup OCT 23-25 - Castrol Edge Gold Coast 600 - Surfers Paradise - Pirtek Enduro Cup NOV 6-8 - ITM 500 Auckland - Pukekohe Park Raceway - Super Sprint NOV 20-22 - Phillip Island Super Sprint - Phillip Island Circuit - Super Sprint DEC 4-6 - Sydney 500 - Sydney Olympic Park - Super Street

Courtesy v8supercars.com.au

2015 CAMS General Assembly

CAMS is once again staging its General Assembly for club presidents and office bearers to be held at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth on Saturday 21 February 2015.

CAMS is bringing together clubs from across Australia to discuss a range of topics relevant to clubs, including the benefits of affiliation, membership engagement, track and driver development, CAMSEventEntry and Officials training and development.

This will be a great opportunity to catch up with fellow club officials, share ideas and keep abreast of the latest developments in Australian motor sport.

Anyone who attends the CAMS 2015 General Assembly can purchase tickets to the CAMS Motor Sport Awards for the discounted price of $150 each (normally $180).

2015 CAMS General Assembly

Conference details:

Date: Saturday 21 February 2015

Time: 8:00am to 4:00pm

Venue: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

Cost: Two representatives per club can attend free of charge, additional club representatives will be charged $65 per person.

Catering will be provided for all attendees.

RSVP: Wednesday 11 February 2015

For any event related enquires please contact Marie Dinsdale on (03) 9593 7769 or [email protected]

Upcoming Officials Training Modules

New South Wales Off Road up-skilling - Saturday 25th October 2014

Bronze Scrutineer - Saturday 8th November 2014

Event Assessor - Saturday 15th November 2014

For more information or to register now: [email protected]

Modules available online Introductory Module Bronze Circuit Official Bronze Event Administration Bronze Event Command Bronze Rally/Off-Road Officials

For more information or to register now, contact the CAMS Member Services team on 1300 883 959 or [email protected]

BLAST FROM THE PAST - DO YOU REMEMBER

Peter Raymond Esses Hillclimb 1980’s Photo Tony Hanrahan

Dean Sanders Oran Park 1980’s Photo Tony Hanrahan

SPORTSCLASSIC SPRING RALLY 2014

SATURDAY 27 TH SEPTEMBER

START AND FINISH BATHURST LIGHT CAR CLUB

RALLY STAGES SUNNY CORNER AREA

RALLY OFFICIALS REQUIRED

Many officials are required to successfully conduct the BLCC Sportsclassic Rally to be held on 27 th September. To eliminate stress on the poor organisers could you please advise your availability early. Your help is very much appreciated. Please contact the organisers via the details listed below: Gwyn Mulholland Phone: 0429 620 769 AH: 02 6362 0769 Email: [email protected]

Helen Mulholland Email: [email protected] Phone: 0412 526 915 AH: 02 6362 0769

-16 years BATHURST LIGHT CAR CLUB LTD Membership Application/Renewal

PO Box 444, Bathurst NSW 2795 ACN 000 161 133 ABN 66 000 161 133 Phone/fax 02 6332 4662 email: [email protected] PERSONAL DETAILS:

I: ______first names family name of: ______address Email: ______Birth date: / / Note: the above e-mail address will be use for delivery of official notices and Blower. If delivery by mail required tick the box.

Phone: (h) ______(w) ______(m)______

MEMBER DECLARATION apply for membership or renewal of membership of the Bathurst Light Car Club Limited, and request you to enter my name on the Register of Members. I acknowledge my personal details may be disclosed for the purposed of BLCC business. I agree to be bound by the Club’s Memorandum and Articles of Association, Constitution and any Rules, Regulations and By-laws of the Club from time to time in force.

Signature: ______Date: / /

If under 18 years of age a signature of parent or legal guardian is required below

Signature: ______Name: ______Date: / / parent/guardian

New Applicants Only

Proposer: ______Seconder: ______print name Mship Name print name Mship No

Signature: ______Signature: ______

New applications will be presented to the next Club Committee meeting for acceptance. From receipt of your application until consideration by the Committee you will become a Temporary Member of the class for which you have applied. (Please allow six weeks for this process)

APPLICATION TYPE: please tick Membership No.

New Membership Membership Renewal

$55 - Full membership $85 – Family (2 adults and two dependant children under 18 - membership form required for each member)

$25 – Senior (60 plus) $70 – Husband/Wife/Partner (membership form required for each member)

$20 – Junior $15 - Social

Please attach payment in Cash/ Cheque/ Money Order. Cheques to be made payable to Bathurst Light Car Club Ltd.

OFFICE USE ONLY

Date Paid Committee Decision Yes/No M/ship Register Blower List

Amount Paid Decision Date Computer Record Letter

Cash/ Chq/ MO details M/ship Card