2019 AUSTRALIAN SPEEDCAR CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 AUSTRALIAN SPEEDCAR CHAMPIONSHIP

Welcome to 2 About Motorplex 3 Australian Speedcar Championship 5 Nomination Information 6 Racing Rules & Regulations 9 Event Format: National Title Week 11 Points System 13 Other Important Information 15 Accommodation Options 16 WASDA Calendar 17 WA Speedcar Championship 18

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WELCOME BACK TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA for the 78th running of the Australian Speedcar Championship! Western Australia last held the title in 2012/13 at the when Speedcar legend Neville Lance finally broke through to claim his first Australian Championship crown and this season we are set to do it all over again! Western Australia has hosted the event seven times previously, at Claremont Speedway four times and the Perth Motorplex three times and now, the world class Motorplex will get their fourth chance to host the event.

WA also has a proud history of winners in the event, with seven drivers sharing the win thirteen times, starting with ‘Fabulous’ Johnny Fenton back in the 1974/75 season. Since then, Fenton went on to win another one, Keith Mann won three, Michael Figliomeni won four and Geoff Pilgrim, Graham Jones, Tom Watson Snr and Neville Lance have won one apiece. This combined with the fact that fourteen drivers have filled the second and third placings another twenty seven times!

After an extended break, the Perth Motorplex is ready to host what is sure to be another cracking event and with support from Gavin Migro at the Perth Motorplex, Speedcars Australia, Speedway Australia and WASDA; this event is expected to be huge!

WASDA in conjunction with Speedcars Australia, would like to welcome everyone to the magnificent West for the running of the 2019 Australian Speedcar Championship.

WASDA has scheduled our WA State Championship for the weekend before (Saturday Feb 2nd) in the southwest tall timber town of Manjimup. The white clay track always produces quality close and fast speedcar racing.

Manjimup is only an hour or so away from WA’s wine region for those wishing to have the perfect holiday and race while away!

We welcome everyone to come and enjoy, compete and socialise with the WASDA crew.

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For those who choose to compete in both events (WA and Australian Titles) and stay for the week, we’re planning to entertain you in the days between with a range of social activities including: v ‘Mad Monday’ event! v Sightseeing through the world famous City of Fremantle and its Cappuccino strip! v Lunch provided at the Perth Motorplex during scrutineering day. v An extra exciting Calcutta.

Contact WASDA Secretary Mel Fleming on 0400 028 673 or via email at [email protected] to express your interest!

If you could like to attend both weekends but need to fly home during the week, our local teams have also offered up secure parking for any teams looking to leave their trucks, trailers and tow vehicles, as well as help organising places to work and other towing arrangements. Contact Wayne Cover on [email protected] or myself on [email protected] for further assistance.

We have compiled the following booklet for all teams interested in contesting the Championship events where you will find the important dates and nomination information as well as contact details, race schedules and information on the Championship week. We will share a separate downloadable post in January with local supplier information including methanol, race tyres, parts and more.

We hope this assists all whom are planning their perfect holiday to WA, and possibly competing (or partying) at the 2019 Australian Speedcar Championship.

We look forward to seeing you all here in February 2019!

Glen ‘Mearsy’ Mears PRESIDENT WA SPEEDCAR DRIVERS ASSOCIATION INC (WASDA)

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PERTH MOTORPLEX Address: Anketell Road, Kwinana Beach, WA 6167 Phone: (08) 9419 6622 Postal Address: PO Box 241, Kwinana, WA, 6966 Website: www.motorplex.com.au

The Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach is conveniently located in Perth’s southern suburbs less than 30 minutes from the City centre.

Opened in December 2000, the multi million dollar facility has become the centre of attraction for automotive based activities including Drag Racing, Dirt Track Speedway, Burnout competitions, Street Machine Car shows, Monster Trucks, Stunt Shows and Super Cross events.

The track is 500 metres on the pole line and 22 metres wide all around making it considerably wider than most circuits. With its long straights and flowing high banked corners, the Motorplex provides three and four wide wheel to wheel racing.

The track surface is a peaty clay, generally being good on tyres. With the hot summer sun setting late in the afternoon during February, the track can dry off pushing the cushion to the fence providing extremely high terminal speeds.

Facilities are second to none with a 1.2m high concrete safety barrier and high fencing above; a medical centre is located in the pits along with a machine examining shed complete with weigh bridge.

The pit area spoils the crew with a green manicured grass to work on and bitumen road access to and from the track.

The Perth Motorplex has the latest state of the art stadium lighting – certainly a great advantage as most major events are conducted at night time.

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This event will be run in accordance with the current edition of Speedcars Australia Speedcar Championship Supplementary Rules, the Speedcars Australia Race Rules, Regulations and Specifications (2017-2018 Racing Manual) and the Speedway Australia Rules & Regulations (Racing Rules Oct 2017) and accept the individual requirements of the Perth Motorplex.

Both Speedcars Australia and Speedway Australia rulebooks are available for download from:

SPEEDCARS AUSTRALIA https://www.speedcarsaustralia.com/downloads SPEEDWAY AUSTRALIA https://www.speedwayaustralia.org/new-rulebook-out-now

By nominating for this event, entrants and car owners confirm that you have met the minimum qualification period and have read and understand the specifications, rules and regulations as per the above.

Under the rules and regulations stipulated by Speedcars Australia, there is a possibility of engine, fuel and weight testing throughout the event. Failure by any person/s including driver, owner and crew, to comply with these and all Speedcars Australia rules and regulations may result in the exclusion of the car/driver from this event.

Competitors enter and drive at their own risk and must meet personal accident insurance obligations (Speedway Australia), and sign the appropriate indemnity form before competing.

It is understood that drug and/or alcohol testing may be conducted at any time, per Speedway Australia’s ’Drug & Alcohol Policy’ and ‘Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedures’.

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QUALIFICATION

Per rule 7.7.1, to qualify for nominating in the Australian Speedcar Championship meeting, all drivers must race at one Speedcar Australia Inc. sanctioned race meeting (attendance at a rain-out meeting included), in the current race season prior to the Australian Speedcar Championship Title (Australian Speedcar Championship meeting not included). This requirement forms part of the nomination form and your response will be validated by local clubs. Entry is open to local and international competitors under the same rule.

IMPORTANT NOMINATION DATES v Regular Nominations Close – Wednesday 16th of January 2019 v Late Nominations incurring late fee of $100 Close – Wednesday 30th of January 2019 v ROF Rule 7.7.3 Invoked – Nominations received anytime after 5pm (WA) Monday 4th of February 2019. Rule 7.7.3 – Any car or driver not nominated by 5.00pm, Monday prior to the Championships will start the first two rounds of heats ROF.

NOMINATION FEES

v Primary Car Nomination Fee: $425 v Spare Car Nomination Fee: $100 additional v Late Nomination Fee: $100 additional

HOW TO NOMINATE

To nominate for the 2019 Australian Speedcar Championship here - http://www.motorplex.com.au/speedway-competitors/

For interstate/international drivers that wish to enter for the event, please refer to the “How to Enter Online” instructions on how to nominate/register for the event.

If drivers are nominating a spare car please make a note in the nomination form comments section that you will be nominating a spare car. The additional $100 will then need to be paid separately to Speedcars Australia Inc. Bank details are provided in the next section. This allows the nominated competitor access to the spare vehicle in the event their fully nominated car is unable to be used during competition.

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Nomination fee payment options

Nomination fees are paid immediately, upon submitting your nomination to the Perth Motorplex, via credit card.

Payments for Spare Car Nomination of $100 are to be paid directly to Speedcars Australia’s account as follows:

NAME: Speedcars Australia BSB: 015142 (ANZ) A/C NUMBER: 110257544 Please quote your surname & car number as the payment reference for easy reconciliation.

For Championship and Calcutta event information, please contact WASDA via email [email protected] For assistance completing the online nomination form please contact WASDA Secretary Mel Fleming via [email protected] or 0400 028 673. Or alternatively contact the Perth Motorplex team on 08 9419 6622.

GATE ENTRY WITH NOMINATIONS

vAll nominated Speedcar drivers and three (3) crew members will receive free entry into the venue for the two (2) nights of competition including practice. vOnce your nomination has been submitted, your racer/crew tickets will then be directly emailed to you. (You can also order additional passes for friends and family as discounted prices). vAll crew entering under an allocated nomination ticket MUST have a current Speedway Australia licence. Driver and Crew will need to present their Speedway Australia licence and sign-in at the pit area/scrutineering shed on both nights.

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INTERNATIONAL NOMINATIONS & RELATED RULES v 7.14.2 International drivers are required to obtain a Speedway Australia driver’s licence prior to competing in Australia v 7.14.3 Visiting International cars must conform to all Speedcars Australia Inc. rules and specifications. v 7.14.4 Exhaust system on visiting International cars must comply with all Speedcars Australia Inc. specifications and local noise regulations. v 7.14.5 International drivers and Speedcars must be affiliated with Speedcars Australia Inc. before competing. v 7.14.6 Any driver can qualify, in any Speedcars Australia Inc. sanctioned Speedcar in the Australian Speedcar Championship.

SPARE CAR RULES

v 7.7.4 All spare cars must be nominated prior to the event as per the supplementary regulations. This forms part of the nomination form where fields are available to capture the number, engine & chassis of your spare car. Spare cars incur an additional $100 nomination fee. v 7.14.7 No two (2) drivers can qualify in the same car. v 7.14.8 If a driver uses a spare car in the heat races, the driver will lose all points prior to changing Speedcars and can start in their starting positions in the remainder of the heats. v 7.14.9 A driver having already qualified for a race or a Championship final may substitute another car, forfeiting all qualifying points and starting ROF.

The spare car will not be included in grid draws for qualifying heats.

Changing cars under 7.14.8 (both own nominated spare or borrowed nominated spare) will result in the following: Pole Shuffle - if the spare car replaces the nominated car after heats are completed, and the driver has qualified for the pole shuffle, the driver/car will be classed as the last placed entrant in the pole shuffle line-up only and return gridded for remaining events. Feature Races - If the spare car replaces the nominated car after heats are completed (and the pole shuffle where applicable), the driver/car will start ROF in their qualified main event. For example, ROF in the B Main with potential to transfer to A Main grid; or ROF (24th) in the A Main if directly qualified.

IMPORTANT: In the event a competitor elects to use a spare Speedcar they must notify the Speedcars Australia Race Director prior to taking to the track for the next race. The Race Director and/or Chief Steward will determine if the existing car can be replaced with a spare car.

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It is the responsibility of each participant (driver, pit crew member or official) to have a copy of, and be familiar with, all relevant rules and regulations, and by competing in any Speedcars Australia Inc. sanctioned race meeting, each participant is deemed to understand and has agreed to comply with and be bound by these rules. A copy of the Speedcars Australia Inc. Racing Manual (2017-2018) can be downloaded by clicking HERE and the AUSTRALIAN SPEEDWAY RACING RULES (Oct 2017) can be downloaded HERE.

SCRUTINEERING

Local cars must be registered and international cars must undergo inspection. All nominated cars (including spare cars) must be scrutineered at the venue on Wednesday 6th February between 12pm and 3pm, prior to taking to the track for practice. Competitors and owners are responsible for ensuring they are aware of and comply with the specifications defined in the 2017-2018 Speedcars Australia Inc. Racing Manual. v7.12.1 At the completion of all National Title events, the first four placed cars are to be checked for compliance with Speedcars Australia Inc. specifications. v7.12.2 Australian Speedcar Championship Scrutineering to be carried out by the host club and the national technical advisors to adjudicate if called upon by the host club and is mandatory to all nominated Speedcars.

WEIGHING OF CARS

All nominated cars (including spare cars) will be weighed during scrutineering at the venue on Wednesday 6th February between 12pm and 3pm. At minimum, the top four placed cars will also be weighed after the main event, and cars can also be called for random weighing at anytime during the two nights of competition. Cars will be weighed with the driver per rule 6.2.3.​ v6.2.2 Cars may be weighed prior to and/or following any event. Cars weighed at the completion of an event may not add fuel or ballast to satisfy the minimum weight requirement. Bolt on weights are not allowed. v6.2.3 All Speedcars must weigh a minimum of 1050lbs/476kgs including water, oil and fuel, with the driver. v5.2.1 If at the drivers meeting it is stated that you attend the scales at any stage during the race meeting and you do not report direct to the scales as required. (a) First Offence $100 fine, (b) Second Offence $200 fine, (c) Any further offence Fine increases $100 per offence. v5.2.2 Tampering with vehicles prior to scales. If your car has been found by officials to have been tampered with by adding weight post-race/time trials yet prior to weighing: (a) First Offence Disqualification and $250 fine, (b) Second and subsequent offences penalty doubles.

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PUSH STARTS, RESTARTS & LAPPED CAR RULES v 4.1.1 Each racecar (whether or not it has a starter motor) is allowed one push start without penalty before the initial race start and following any red light/flag stoppage where the incident did not involve that car, and the car stopped due to the red light. For other push starts the car will be required to go rear of field. v 4.1.2 Any car involved in a yellow light stoppage, whether or not a contributing cause, and has become stationary, and for whatever reason requires a push start, will be required to go rear of field in the restart. v 4.1.3 Any car involved in a red light stoppage, whether or not a contributing cause, and has become stationary before the red light shown, and for whatever reason requires a push start, will be required to go rear of field in the restart. v 5.6 Any driver attempting to gain positions under yellow light conditions when he/she had never been in front of the competitor he/she is disputing positions with: $50 fine and/or relegated two positions for each car past illegally. ​ v 4.20 (a) In any restart, Lapped Speedcars are to take their position as per the last recorded lap in the order of placings behind those Speedcars on the current lap.

DRIVERS BRIEFINGS

Per rule 7.15.1

All drivers must attend drivers briefings on all racing nights for the Australian Speedcar Championship. Any driver not attending will incur a loss of 25 racing points per offence. A roll will be called at all briefings. Drivers may have one (1) crew member in attendance with them.

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National Title Week will consist of the following: vWednesday 6th February 2019 – Scrutineering, Drivers Brief, Practice and Heat Racing vThursday 7th February 2019 – Calcutta Night vSaturday 9th February 2019 – Final Heats, B-Main, Pole Shuffle, 40 Lap A-Main

WEDNESDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2019 – racing NIGHT one

SCRUTINEERING:

Scrutineering is compulsory for all competitors; no exceptions and will take place in the scrutineering shed located at the entry to the grid between 12:00pm and 3:00pm. All racing equipment including race suits, helmets and your race car will need to be available for inspection. Cars will be weighed at this time.

DRIVERS MEETING & MARBLE DRAW:

Speedcars Australia rule 7.15 will be enforced at the 2019 Australian Speedcar Championship. This rule states: All drivers must attend drivers briefings on all racing nights for the Australian Speedcar Championship. Any driver not attending will incur a loss of 25 racing points per offence. A roll will be called at all briefings. Drivers may have one (1) crew member in attendance with them.

Compulsory drivers meeting and marble will be held in the scrutineering shed at approximately 3.30pm to 4:30pm.

PRACTICE:

Hot laps/Practice will be available from 5:00pm – 6:00pm and staged in a Heat Groups Practice with maximum 12 Speedcars in each group base.

All safety procedures including race rules, regulations and hot area sign in will be adhered to (sign in required for those who wish to enter the grid or infield areas).

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HEATS RACING:

In a first for the Championship format, the first three rounds of heats per driver will be contested on Wednesday night after scrutineering and practice with a maximum of 12 cars per heat, at a 10 lap duration to run full distance.

Points will be allocated as per Speedcars Australia Inc. Australian Title Supplementary Rules and a re-draw of heats completed after first two rounds to determine third and fourth round starting positions.

The Wednesday night preliminary event will commence racing from 6.30pm until approximately 9:00pm.

THURSDAY 7TH FEBRUARY 2019 – CALCUTTA NIGHT

This year’s Calcutta will be held in a somewhat unconventional fashion being held ‘mid meet’ at the Belmont Sport’s & Recreation Club.

The evening will consist of some light entertainment, catching up with old friends who we only see once a year, dinner, Calcutta and maybe a little frivolity. Tickets are available from Mel Fleming or Fran Shugg at $40 each. (Please note there will be no door sales.)

DINNER: Roast meats with all the vegetable trimmings. A variety of salads and bread rolls followed by a mix of sensational desserts.

CALCUTTA: As per the heat draws, the seeding will be used to match 2 drivers to be auctioned off as a team.

Please contact WASDA Secretary Mel Fleming for ticket sales. Mobile: 0400 028 673 Email: [email protected]

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SATURDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2019 – RACING NIGHT TWO

v Drivers Meeting – 4:00pm v Engine Starts – 4:30pm v Hot Laps – 5:00pm v Grand Parade v Final Heats v Pole Shuffle v B-Main v 40 Lap A-Main

FINAL HEATS: Each driver will contest their round four heat.

POLE SHUFFLE: Top 8 point scorers – 1 on 1 over 2 laps. Pole position decider will be best of three.

B-MAIN: For all non-qualifiers to the final. The first four finishers transfer to A-Main Final, with the 5th place finisher being the reserve driver if required.

A-MAIN: The 2019 Australian Speedcar Championship feature race (A Main) is 40 Laps and will consist of 26 Speedcars, entry into the feature race is determined by heat results points score. Top 18 in points qualify to A-Main grid, and 7 cars transfer from the B Main, with position 26 going to defending champion should he/her fail to qualify. Should defending champion qualify then 8 cars transfer from B Main with 3 reserves. Refer to Rules 7.17 and 7.9.

v The Points System for qualifying heats to determine starters for the final is as follows: 1st-25. 2nd-20. 3rd-16. 4th-13. 5th-11. 6th-10. 7th-9. 8th-8. 9th-7. 10th-6. 11th-5. 12th-4. 13th-3. 14th-2. 15th-1. DNF’s receive no points.

v The Pole Shuffle earns no points towards championship pointscore.

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DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING

At any time during this event, random drug and or alcohol testing may take place. If you have any doubts as to your ability to pass such a test with a negative or zero reading you should withdraw from this Race Meeting IMMEDIATELY. The Speedway Australia Drug and Alcohol Policy applies. Speedway Australia has a zero tolerance regarding the use of drugs and alcohol in sport.

Each Licence Holder must ensure that any prescribed medication does not contain a Prohibited Substance as listed in rule 6.3 of the AUSTRALIAN SPEEDWAY RACING RULES (Oct 2017).

Your nomination in this event shall be deemed as your consent to any tests for alcohol and Prohibited Substances required by Speedway Australia or its designated administrator per part 6 of the AUSTRALIAN SPEEDWAY RACING RULES (Oct 2017), titled 'Drugs and Alcohol'.

EVENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Only one-way communication from an authorised Speedcars Australia Inc. race controller will be allowed and is mandatory for all drivers (i.e. RACEceivers). Transponders are also used at the Perth Motorplex.

Pit mats are mandatory at the venue. Please ensure appropriate pit mats (tarps acceptable) are used in your pit bay at all times including practice. This must be large enough to park your race car on and have a 1m boundary.

Unauthorised entry

Per rule 5.3.1 Any person, crew member or other, proven to be associated with a driver or car, who enters the racetrack under yellow or red light situations without the expressed authority of the Chief Steward will be fined $500 for the first offence, with the said driver also being fined $500 and disqualified from the race meeting.

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Numerous hotels and caravan parks with trailer parking are located within half hour of the track.

Alternatively we have a few WASDA members who have offered to host travelling teams. If you are interested please let us know and we can put you in touch with our members. Secure workshop facilities have also been made available.

If the Sunday drive across the Nullarbor is not your thing and you would like to freight you car and need the use of a trailer, this is also something the club can assist with. Please let us know early so we can ensure the best possible options for you.

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WASDA has scheduled plenty of racing for the months of January and February. Check out our race calendar below for race dates. If you would like to nominate for the WA Speedcar Championship (State Title) please nominate to the WASDA Secretary at [email protected] or contact Mel on 0400 028 673 or Jody on 0407 082 306.

SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 6 JAN 7 8 9 10 11 12

New Year Speedcar Derby (Motorplex)

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

NOMINATIONS CLOSE for the Aust Title

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31 1 FEB 2

LATE WA State Title NOMINATIONS (Manjimup CLOSE for the Speedway) Aust Title 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AUS TITLE AUS TITLE ’MAD AUS TITLE Scrutineering Drivers MONDAY’ Night 2 Racing: Practice Meeting Aus Title Heat Round 4 Night 1 CALCUTTA Social Aust Title Race Racing NIGHT Event

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

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The 71st WA Speedcar Championship will be held on the weekend before the Australian Speedcar Championship on Saturday February 2nd at Manjimup Speedway.

The event prize payout is still to be determined and will be announced in the new year.

IMPORTANT NOMINATION DATES

v Regular Nominations Close – Wednesday 23rd of January 2019 v Late Nominations incurring late fee of $150 Close – Friday 1st of February 2019

NOMINATION FEES

v Nomination Fee: $100 v Late Nomination Fee: $150

HOW TO NOMINATE

To nominate for the WA Speedcar Championship you need to fill out the nomination form attached at the end of this booklet and forward to [email protected] before nominations close.

Nomination fee payment options

Nomination fees are to be paid prior to the necessary nominations closing dates to WASDA.

Payments are to be paid directly to WASDA’s account as follows:

NAME: WA Speedcar Drivers Association Inc. BSB: 066-016 ACCOUNT NUMBER: 008 002 14 Please quote your surname & car number as the payment reference for easy reconciliation.

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NOMINATION FORM – WA SPEEDCAR CHAMPIONSHIP MANJIMUP SPEEDWAY – 2ND FEBRUARY 2018

ENTRANT INFORMATION (DRIVER/OWNER)

DRIVER: OWNER : SPEEDCAR # : CHASSIS : ENGINE : MOBILE # : EMAIL :

SPONSOR INFORMATION

ENTRIES CLOSE: WEDNESDAY 23RD JANUARY 2018

NOMINATION FEE: $100 per vehicle LATE NOMINATION: $150 per vehicle Payment for nominations are to be made payable to WASDA - BSB # 066-106, Acct # 008 002 14. All drivers and crew pay an entry fee at the gate.

SIGNATURE OF ENTRANT : DATE :

OFFICE USE ONLY Date Rec’d : Nominations forwarded to:

Paid by : Mel Fleming Receipt No : WASDA Secretary [email protected] Signed :