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1 WHAT S INSIDE: Rod Hall s President report PAGE 3 Calendar of Events PAGE 15 Trophy Night Guest Speaker Profile. PAGE 4 February 2012 TheBulletin Ballarat Light Car Club The Official Publication of the Ballarat Light Car Club inc Trophy Night Friday For the Trophy Night our normal entry fee will increase to $5.00 for improved catering. Michael Holloway will be guest speaker for the evening, News in Brief BLCC Trophy Night With this being our first trophy night in a while we would like ask the following people to attend if possible. Andrew Bayley Ash Findlay Ash Wilson Ben Davis Ben McKee Brayden Hammond Bronwyn Salter Chantelle Hammond Chris Hall Craig Hunter Daniel Hall David Jowett Greg Pitt Ian Brain Ian Walsh Jim Hammond John Austin John Welford Leon Pegg Michael Goossens Peter Jowett Rhys Lane Rhys Prosser Robert Dekker Robert Prosser Robert Schenk Sharon Pitt Continued page 9

2 Committee President - Rod Hall Phone: Mob: president@blcc.net.au Events Secretary rod.hall@ballarat.edu.au Vice - President - Noel Peers AH: Mob: (Minutes taker - Property / Equipment Officer) Treasurer - Clare Bennett AH: Mob: treasurer@blcc.net.au TheBulletin A monthly newsletter of the Ballarat Light Car Club Editor: Steve Ezzy editor@blcc.net.au Mob: Contribute: Contributions can be ed or posted to 1014 Ring Road Ballarat Deadline: 7 pm Thursday, 8 days prior to monthly club meeting. Secretary - Wayne Sanders Mob: AH: secretary@blcc.net.au Membership Secretary Stacey Noonan Mob: membershipsecretary@blcc.net.au House Chairman - Steve Ezzy Mob: AH: housechair@blcc.net.au Media Liason - Les Noonan Mob: AH: medialiason@blcc.net.au Website Info Webmaster: Wayne Sleep AH: Mobile: webmaster@blcc.net.au Sports Sub Chair - Barney Haddon Mob: AH: sportssubchair@blcc.net.au (Hill Climb Panel - Motorsport Complex) Motorsport Complex -Shane Williams Mob: AH: Ben Davis - Committee Mob: Non Committee Positions State Council - Ian Brain Officials Licences - Damien Faulkner CH Plates - AX Series - Chris Hall MK Series - Ben McKee - Keys Keeper - Rod Robson - VCRS - John Wellford CAMS - Permits Administrator - David Milne TheBulletin February 2012

3 Presidents Report February 2012 Rod Hall Gidday Folks. Well February is almost gone, school is well and truly back and Uni starts again in a weeks time. March is just around the corner and next thing we know it ll be Easter. Just as well we don t have to run a sprint at the Airport this Easter! Since my last report we have had some Motorsport happen. Sunday just gone 10 competitors fronted up for Round 1 of our Cec Jackman Motorkhana Series. We also had a come and try on the same day which sadly only had 1 participant. Thanks to the following people Ben McKee, Daniel Hall especially for stepping in at the last minute when our Clerk of Course became unavailable, Mark Hunter, Chris Hall, Dave Marmo, Garry Harrowfield, Wayne Webb, Mick Goossens, Barney Haddon and Simon Hall who all pitched in where needed. The weather wasn t that pleasant until the tests were finished then the sun decided it was time to shine again. Ahh such is life I guess we do live in Ballarat after all!!. Mick Goossens was the quickest from Greg Pitt, Dave Marmo and Sharon Pitt. Rob Dekker decided WD s were the order of the day and had 7 of them which must be some sort of record. Next Friday night sees our Annual Trophy Night roll around again once again. There is a list elsewhere in the Bulletin (I hope) of those who should turn up to pick up the silverware and get their picture taken. $5 Entry for a flasher supper and Guest Speaker Michael Holloway. Please roll up for a 7:30 start. The next day the Ballarat Swap Meet is on at the Airport. We had an offer which a few kind souls have taken up being a volunteer to help with the running of the Swap Meet. People who volunteer to help with car parking etc will have $40 donated to the club they volunteer on behalf of and they can use the volunteer pass to gain entry to the Swap Meet to peruse the wares on sale. At our Committee meeting we also decided that we could reward the volunteers further and hopefully swell the field at Rd 1 of our Autocross series by offering them a $10 discount on their entry. Mark Bennett is the man to contact although by the time you get this Bulletin Mark may have all the spots filled. Marks mobile no is Rd 1 of our Autocross series is on Saturday 3rd March. We are having a training session before the Autocross which will be a day night. Damian Faulkner is organising the training part and Noel Peers is Clerk of Course for the competition. Ring them up is you can help please. The 10th of March sees the Begonia Rally return to being part of the Begonia Festival. Pete Stapleton is looking for numerous road closure officials and I need around 9 people to assist with running the Super Stage at the Autocross track please. Ring Stapo of me if you can help in either capacity. The organising committee for this event have been busily beavering away and it is all falling into place very nicely but we need to all chip in on the weekend to get it over the line. Then just when we thought we could have a spell we have 2 rounds of the Victorian Hillclimb Championship down at Mt Leura on the 24th and 25th March. These 2 rounds are also both part of our CDC championship. The theory behind this is that you get 2 events out of 1 travel cost but does mean that your have to make sure the car don t break. There is a small crew heading down on Friday to start setting up which can do with any more volunteers who feel so inclined. Saturday and Sunday will also need some corner marshals, again if you feel inclined please ring Barney or me and put your name down. This event and the Begonia both tip in significant funds into our coffers. And then some where amongst all that Noel expects the Phone books to arrive once again. If you can help please give Noel a call. They are supposed to be delivered by Easter. I m still waiting for mine from 2011 to arrive which wasn t part of our delivery area in 2011 as it had been previously so it would seem some others aren t quite as diligent as Noel and his trusty band of helpers have been. Lastly but not least I need to put out a call for anyone who might be interested in coming onto committee to consider it as we are a bit thin on the ground. We particularly need to find someone with a financial bent to take on the Treasurer s role as Clare made it quite clear that this was going to be her last of many years in this role. Ideally it would be good for someone to come along and make their interest known now so they can be coopted now so they can learn off Clare over the next few months. Please consider. See you Friday night or at one of the many events we have over the next month. Rod Hall Important Message Time is running out, after many yeras of service to the club Clare Bennett is retiring from the postion of Treasurer. We will be in need of a new treasurer by August of this year but there will be an opportunity and a need for our new person to be trained. Please volunteer for this position or perhaps approach someone who you think might be suitable. This matter is becoming urgent so please act soon. February 2012 TheBulletin 3

4 Guest Speaker Background Michael Holloway At the Phillip Island Classic Historic race meeting in February 2004, Michael was given the opportunity to drive Long Nose D type Jaguar, RSF 302, chassis XKD 504. This car was one of only six Long Nose D Type Jaguars ever built by the Jaguar factory for the Le Mans 24 hour race. It was a great thrill to be able to drive a car with such an interesting history. Some past: Michael was active in the VPMSC in 1970s to early 1980s, and served on the VPMSC Committee for some years including a year as Secretary. At Bathurst Michael crewed for the Holden Dealer Team with Harry Firth for many years and was later was involved with other race teams at Bathurst as Team Manager, including the 1981 VPMSC team ZZ Gemini driven by Gary Rowe and David Seldon. The experience he gained through his involvement with the VPMSC was to prove valuable in his later motorsport career. Michael competed in numerous rallies at Club, State and National level including the Alpine Rally from 1974 to 1979 then joined the organising committee for several years. He had a number of navigators including VPMSC member Captain Keree Rose. Keree was a Captain in the army at the time. Among other events they competed in the BP Rally in 1979, finishing ahead of the famous trails and rally driver Joe Dunlop. SINCE THEN: Michael continued with his involvement with Motor Sport, especially with the Morris 850 Club - now the Victorian Mini Club. He is the only person to be made Life Member of both these clubs. He is still actively involved in Rallies, Motorkhanas and Circuit Racing, both as a competitor and organizer. He competed in his Holden Monaro in the 1995 Round Australia Rally finishing 41st Outright and 8th in Class. The old Monaro was again pressed into service for the 1998 Round Australia Rally finishing 26th Outright and 2nd in Class. The Alpine Rally in 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007 saw Holloway and his Monaro venture out into the bush for more fun in the dirt. He has been an executive member of the State Race Series Inc, which runs the Victorian State Circuit Racing Championships for many years and was also active in the organization of Alpine Rally and the Super Mini Series. He has acted extensively as a Clerk of Course: for the Victorian State Race Series (more than 20 years), and for the V8 SuperCar events at Calder. In addition he has been Clerk of Course for the Phillip Island Classic for more than 16 years. This event attracts over 550 competitors from Australia and overseas, and has gained considerably in prestige with Michael at the helm. Michael Holloway has represented CAMS as a steward for many years, including several years as chief steward for a national series. He also represents CAMS at the V8 SuperCar National Court of Appeal. He also served as Race Director for a national Historic Touring Car series for three years. Worked for V8 Supercars for 4 years as Investigations and Prosecutions officer. Michael was Police Liaison officer for Victoria Police at the Australian Grand Prix for In 2004 he was awarded a CAMS Service Award, recognising decades of participation as a competitor, organizer and steward Retirement enabled an around the world trip visiting Motorsport event Monterey Historics, Belgium F1 GP, Nurburgring, Brands Hatch, Goodwood Revival, Spa Historics and Six Hour sports Car Race. 4 TheBulletin February 2012

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6 2012 YOUNG OFFICIALS PROGRAM Get Trackside at the 2012 FORMULA 1 Australian Grand Prix The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) is offering young motor sport enthusiasts the opportunity to be a part of the 2012 FORMULA 1 Australian Grand Prix Officials Team. The 2012 Young Officials Program aims to introduce motor sport enthusiasts between the ages of 16 and 25 to the world of motor sport officiating. The successful applicants will be trained in a safe and supportive environment supervised by some of the world s best motor sport officials. This is a great opportunity to get involved in one of the biggest events on the Australian motor sport calendar. This new & exciting program offers successful applicants: The opportunity to officiate trackside during Formula 1 Practice, Qualifying and Racing. Learn from the best in the business during other exciting categories; including the V8 Supercars, Carrera Cup and Group A and C Touring Cars. CAMS apparel and race day pack (including food each day). Invitation to the exclusive CAMS Officials BBQ at the conclusion of the race. Two guest passes for all four days of action, for friends and family. To be eligible you must meet the following criteria: Aged between 16 and 25 Be available to officiate at the Albert Park F1 Circuit from the 16 th 18 th March Between the hours of 8am and 7pm Be an enthusiastic team player, willing to take direction and listen to instructions Have written consent from a parent or guardian (for applicants under 18) There are 20 places available. To be considered for a position at the first race of the 2012 Formula 1 season, follow the link below and complete the online entry form by no later than 23 rd January Good luck and we hope to see you at the 2012 FORMULA 1 Australian Grand Prix! 6 TheBulletin February 2012

7 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Officials Update Applications for the 2012 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix will be opening soon. Keep an eye on the CAMS website and also your inbox for notice of when this happens along with newsletters and updates. Applications will be open for over a month so there will be plenty of time to get your application in. After the success of the new Muster Tent electronic sign-on process this year, we are doing some work to further improve this system for We will also have a greater involvement in the issuing of uniforms and credentials at the Credentials Office, to make this process much easier for our CAMS officials. Areminder to all recipients of this publication, please keep your address current with the membership secretary. Stacey Noonan membershipsecretary@blcc.net.au Phone: Mob: If you have any questions on officiating at the Australian Grand Prix, you can always contact agpofficials@cams.com.au You can also on Twitter! go to twitter.com/agpofficials Club Permit Information PROCESS FOR OBTAINING CLUB PERMITS FOR VEHICLES. The following is the current process for getting your vehicle onto the Club Permit system. First of all the vehicle must be a minimum of 25 years old (to the month) and in roadworthy condition. Current registration is not necessary. The owner MUST present a current Club membership card and MUST remain a member in order to continue to use the vehicle. When ready contact the Clubs designated officer to arrange processing.(details below.) The vehicle is to be checked for suitability for use on Club Plates either with a roadworthy certificate or by myself as the designated officer. A nominal fee is charged for the check. Once the paperwork is completed you go to Vic Roads for processing. You have a choice of either 45 or 90 day permits, and it s a log book system which you are responsible for. After you receive your plates and paperwork from Vic Roads (usually up to 3 weeks,) it is YOUR responsibility to notify me with the expiry date and plate details. The Club is responsible for keeping accurate records. At present that s me. Therefore, if you sell the vehicle, smash it, remove it from the road, don t renew you membership, or change Clubs, you MUST notify me and in some cases hand back the plates to Vic Roads. RENEWING YOUR CLUB PERMIT. When your permit is nearing its expiry date you will automatically receive a renewal from Vic Roads which you then must get signed by me. At present the Club is asking a fee of $5 for all renewals to help cover the cost of being a member of A.O.M.C. Payable on me signing off your permit. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE IN A ROADWOR- THY STATE. SOME VEHICLES THAT HAVEN T BEEN SEEN OUT AT THE CLUB FOR A WHILE MAY REQUIRE A CHECK TO BE CARRIED OUT PRIOR TO RENEWAL. Chris Hall. B.L.C.C. Club Permit officer or Leave details if need be. (Limited phone coverage at home.) February 2012 TheBulletin 7

8 Lightforce Lights from $359 Narva 225 s from $350 NEW 2011 Range of Bell Helmets from $499 NEW for 2011 Indy 3 Boots $199! RPM Club Gloves $89 Mechanics Gloves from $29.95 Hydraulic Handbrake $249 Don t forget Auto Parts Professionals gives discount to BLCC s Members! Call in and see Nathan and David, for there huge range of stock, 7 days a week, for friendly advise and great prices, supporting the Ballarat light car club for 15 years! Auto Parts Professionals, 9 Doveton St Nth, Ballarat, TheBulletin February 2012

9 News in Brief continued Stefan Dekker Trent Ansell Wayne Sanders From the Committee Please be aware that the address for the committee have changed bringing them in line with our new web media. Swap Meet You may have been aware that the great southern swap meet was at risk of closure well the good news is that it will be on again in the usual place as a group of Ballarat Rotary Clubs have banded together to run it. We wish them all well in their endeavour. Direct Payments A Success Several members and hopefully many more have taken advantage of the method of paying directly into the BLCC account. So give it a go, and pay for membership or event payments and make everything simpler for you and for the treasurer. Pay your membership from anywhere!! Ballarat Light Car Club banking details BSB No: Account No: Notice to Bulletin Advertisers If you wish to place an advertisement, please consult the Treasurer, Clair Bennett ( or ) who will arrange an invoice and pass the request to the Editor, Steve Ezzy, for inclusion in the appropriate issues. Please see the table below for the Annual Fee for Advertising Size Annual Fee ($) 1 Month Fee ($) Full Page Half Page Third Page Quarter page Club Scrutineers Chris Hall Grade Noel Peers Grade Darren Wythe Grade Ben McKee Grade Sixth Page Eighth page Member Small adverts of the Buy, swap & Sell type will continue to be Free Liability Disclaimer All material in this magazine represents the opinions of the authors and does not carry any endorsement by the Editor or the Committee, Ballarat Light Car Club has no official connection with any public or commercial organisation and it does not provide product recommendations. Names of commercial products mentioned in this magazine are registered names and trademarks of their owners. Copyright Notice Material in this magazine may be copied by any other club without fee or written permission provided that the copyright rests with the Ballarat Light Car Club. The copies are not to be used for commercial advantage and the origins of the material and this permission to copy are acknowledged in the reprinted item. The Nissan Car Club-Australia is acknowledged as the source for the wording of this Disclaimer. February 2012 TheBulletin 9

10 C.A.M.S Observed Licence Test Dates February 12th - Sunday, Super Sprint Championship Round 1 - Phillip Island April 20th Friday, State Circuit Racing Series Round 1 Phillip Island June 15th Friday, State Circuit Racing Series Round 2 Sandown July 22nd Friday, State Circuit Racing Series Round 3 Sandown October 13 Saturday, State Circuit Racing Series Round 4 Phillip Island November 9th Sandown Historic Sandown Notifications. A new notification system has been implemented on our site to simplify the process of keeping members and other interested parties informed of goings on in the club. Sign up to receive event updates and announcements from Ballarat Light Car Club about upcoming events and activities. announcements will be sent out occasionally about website-related activities and new website features. Note: this feature is not in place of the electronic send out of the club newsletter. And all recipients of the bulletin should feel free to sign up for notifications. Members listed below have nominated themselves as being willing to assist fellow members Peter Ellis (Driving Ambition) Driver Training Specialist to Individuals and Business - Mobile Tel. (03) TheBulletin February 2012

11 BEGONIA RALLY Saturday 10 March 2012 Rd1 Victorian Rally Championship Rd1 Victorian Club Rally Series Support Your Club Officials Needed Day Time Event Plenty of Action Cars Visit Controls Twice Please Contact: Peter Stapleton or February 2012 TheBulletin 11

12 SPECIAL OFFER TO MEMBERS! $10 OFF NEXT DAY/NIGHT AUTOCROSS & FREE ENTRY TO THE SWAP MEET BUT THAT S NOT ALL!!! YOU CAN RAISE FUNDS FOR YOUR CLUB Be a BLCC Volunteer If you will give 4 hours of you time at the Swap Meet you will get $10 bucks of your entry into the Day / Night Autocross on the 3rd of March and get free entry into the Swap Meet and the best part is that BLCC will get a per head fee as well! SUPPORT YOUR CLUB SUPPORT ROTARY SUPPORT YOU COMMUNITY PLEASE PHONE MARK BENNETT NOW!! TheBulletin February 2012

13 Editorial Steve Ezzy Hello and welcome to the February edition of the Bulletin. It is with a little despair that I have begun to realise that our club seems to be in somewhat of a transitional period. The feeling that I get is one of impending doom. The likely hood of losing our track and what seems like a lack of interest. The modern culture of no time, no money and the need to save both is something that we are all very aware of. I personally feel the pressure of modern living at every turn and feel the need to re-evaluate my circumstances, do I need the extra pressures of being involved with the BLCC or being on the committee for that matter. I pondered this question for quite some time over Christmas and it was by a small margin that I decided that I would maintain my involvement. The main issue with all of us is money, competing is not cheap and I have heard some even lamenting the cost of a weekends Motorkhana, which including flammable gold and the entry fee can be around $ To many, it is difficult to justify some extra expenses, especially those experienced by families. Is there an easy answer, probably not? Money is always an issue and living within your means is a very personal thing as is the way you use your leisure time. That most modern of commonly used terms today is work life balance, well not as bad as going forward right. The conclusions that I drew over that break were taken from three simple questions can I afford to be in the club given consideration of time and money, - do I need the club and what benefit is there in my being a member? Everyone should set aside time for themselves, without this life becomes routine, even boring. The expenditure of a rational amount of money on one s self in the pursuit of a fulfilling or at least fun activity has got to be worth it. Blowing of a little tension or steam is actually good for you. A wonderful friend and acquaintance and total BLCC tragic used to live his life through the club, it fulfilled some very basic need for him and allowed social contact that may not have existed otherwise. I get the same pleasure from knowing a large group of friendly people and revel in the social contacts that result. My kids and the kids of other members grow-up with-in this group and learn many of their life skills and other skills because of it, and all of this for a small membership cost and a couple of small entry fees a year. So see the club for what it is, a small community of friends, friendships and mates. A social outlet, counselling service, a helping hand and training provider, somewhere to talk out your domestic issues and perhaps moan a little but most of all having a little fun, raising the dust whilst getting sideways and trying to hid that rye smile from the guy you just beat by 1 second. Luv yas all ED Sports Sub Committee Notes Minutes of Meeting - 8/2/2012 Present: Barney Haddon (BH), Damian Faulkner (DF), Ben Davis (BD), Steve Richards (SR), Wayne Sleep (WS), Apologies: David Marmo (DM), Darren Wythe (DW), Ben McKee (BM), Minutes from previous Meeting moved by: DF, seconded BD Business Arising from Minutes: SR follow up on Slaty Creek Clay Pits for new BLCC site showed footage on phone. SR suggested Selkirk s clay mine at Enfield. DF to follow up Past Events: 11/12/11 - Christmas Autocross 53 entries ran well rides worked well still need to fine tune schedule. 28/01/12 - Alco Batteries VHC Rnd1 Bryant Park Gippsland 2 members competed Keith Scott 58th outright & Graham Scott 67th outright Coming Events: 12/02/12 MK1 & come + try 03/03/12 Autocross Training Day & AX Rnd1 Day/Night 10/03/12 Begonia Rally VRC, VCRS, CTC2 24/03/12 Camperdown Hillclimb short track - VHC, CDC1 25/03/12 Camperdown Hillclimb long track VHC, CDC2 General Business: BH progress on Fire Truck mech OK, brakes OK, getting cleaner BH trees along fence line cleaned up, but rubbish pile left too close to AX track! BH reported on damage to complex. Gates run down Sunday 5th pm. Also attempted break in at tower. Padlocks cut. DF format of Training Day will check with director of Autocross BH Trophy Night to be promoted on web-site, Bulletin. Must get those getting trophies to attend. Next Meeting: 7/3/12 February 2012 TheBulletin 13

14 Sport Sub Committee Rod Hall (Chair) Barney Haddon, Ben McKee, Darren Wythe (Rally Liason), Damian Faulkner, Steven Richards, Wayne Sleep, David Marmo, Peter Marmo, Ben Davis. Meetings: Wednesday night immediately prior to monthly committee meeting. Leaving the complex after Scrutineering If a competition vehicle needs to leave the motor sport complex, you must remove your numbers so the Police or Vic Roads don t nab you. Also the vehicle needs to be re-presented for scrutiny upon its return before continuing competition. Club Driving Instructors John Bourke Wayne Drew Rod Prosser Richard Gay Gary Harrowfield Barney Haddon Mick Goossens Engles Leoncini Peter Ellis Les Listen Simon Ellis Darren Wythe Darren Everett Ben McKee Steve Richards Damian Faulkner Russell McKenzie Mark Fawcett Ben Fawcett Steve Wilson Chris Hall Keith McElroy Ben Davis Mark Hunter 14 TheBulletin February 2012

15 Event Calendar Febuary May August Wednesday 22nd C.A.M.S Officials Training Event command course - CAMS Offices. Friday 24th BLCC Trophy Night. No general meeting, $5 entry. Guest speaker Sat/Sun 25/26 Victorian Hillclimb Championship Round 2, Broadford PIARC. March Saturday 3rd Autocross Training Day Autocross 1 Day / Night. Saturday 10th Begonia Rally VRC/VCRS/CTC2. Sat/Sun 17/18 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Saturday 24th Gil Davis Memorial Trial CTC3 Sat/Sun 24/25 Victorian Hillclimb Championship Round 3, Mt Leura BLCC CDC1 Saturday CDC2 Sunday Friday 30th BLCC Club Meeting. April Tuesday 3rd C.A.M.S Officials Training Event administration course - CAMS Offices. Sunday 15th Motorkhana Rnd2 CDC3 Wednesday 18th C.A.M.S Officials Training Silver Module - CAMS Offices. Friday 20th C.A.M.S Observed Licence Test (OLT) Circuit racing observed licence test State circuit racing series round 1 Phillip Island. Saturday 21st Blue Rock Stages VCRS, CTC4 Friday 27th BLCC Club Night Sunday 6th Victorian Hillclimb Championship Round 5. Thursday 10th C.A.M.S Officials Training Stewards Module - CAMS Offices. Saturday 19th Cooper Memorial Sprint Rally CTC5. C.A.M.S Officials Training Regional training weekend: course(s) TBA Mildura. Friday 25th BLCC Club Night Sunday 27th Autocross Rnd 2 CDC4 June Sat/Sun 2/3 Victorian Hillclimb Championship Round 7. Tuesday 5th C.A.M.S Officials Training Club chief course - CAMS Offices. Sunday 10th Motorkhana Rnd 3 Friday 15th C.A.M.S Observed Licence Test (OLT) Circuit racing observed licence test State Circuit Racing Series Round 2 Sandown. Saturday 23rd Nissan Nightmoves VCRS5 Friday 29th BLCC Club Night. July Sunday 8th Autocross Round 3 Sunday 22nd Barney s Double Banger Autocross or Autocross Reserve date. C.A.M.S Observed Licence Test (OLT) Circuit racing observed licence test State Circuit Racing Series Round 3 Sandown. Thursday 26th C.A.M.S Officials Training Circuit official module - CAMS Offices. Friday 27th BLCC Club Night. Sunday 12th Motorkhana Round 4 CDC5. Wednesday 22nd C.A.M.S Officials Training Rally official module - CAMS Offices. Fri/Sat/Sun 24/25/26 Winter Classic Trial and Tour Friday 31st BLCC Club Night. September Sunday 9th Autocross Round 4 CDC? Saturday 15th Marysville Stages CTC7. C.A.M.S Officials Training Event assessor course - CAMS Offices. Friday 28th BLCC Club Night. October Sunday 7th Supercheap Bathurst 1000 Saturday 13th C.A.M.S Observed Licence Test (OLT) Circuit racing observed licence test State Circuit Racing Series Round 4 Phillip Island. Wednesday 24th C.A.M.S Officials Training Timing and Scoring Course - CAMS Offices. October cont Friday 26th BLCC Club Night. Saturday 27th Bagshot Rallysprint. November Sat/Sun 10/11 Coghlan s Carnival, Motorkhana, Khanacross and Autocross. Wednesday 7th C.A.M.S Officials Training Fire and Rescue Course - CAMS Offices. February 2012 TheBulletin 15

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17 Event Calendar cont Friday 9th C.A.M.S Observed Licence Test (OLT) Circuit racing observed licence test Sandown Historic Sandown. Sunday 25th Khanacross Friday 30th BLCC Club Night. December Sat/Sun 1/2 C.A.M.S CARnival Sunday 9th Geordie Fawcett Memorial Autocross and Christmas breakup with Santa visit MONTH JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST CAMS 2012 OFFICIALS TRANING CALENDAR TRAINING COURSE DATE & LOCATION SCRUTINY COURSE Geelong, Sat/Sun 21st/22nd COURSE PRESENTER MODULE - CAMS Offices, Sunday 5th REGIONAL TRAINING WEEKEND: CLUB CHIEF & SCRUITNY MODULES Gippsland, Sat/Sun 18th/19th EVENT COMMAND COURSE - CAMS Offices, Wednesday 22nd No course(s) scheduled EVENT ADMINSTRATION COURSE - CAMS Offices, Tuesday 3rd SILVER MODULE - CAMS Offices, Wednesday 18th STEWARDS MODULE- CAMS Offices, Thursday 10th REGIONAL TRAINING WEEKEND: COURSE(S) TBA Mildura, Sat/Sun 19th/20th CLUB CHIEF COURSE - CAMS Offices, Tuesday 5th SCRUTINY COURSE Dandenong, Date TBC CIRCUIT OFFICIAL MODULE - CAMS Offices, Thursday 26th RALLY OFFICIAL MODULE - CAMS Offices, Wednesday 22nd SEPTEMBER EVENT ASSESSOR COURSE - CAMS Offices, Saturday 15th OCTOBER TIMING + SCORING COURSE - CAMS Offices, Wednesday 24th NOVEMBER FIRE + RESCUE COURSE - CAMS Offices, Wednesday 7th DECEMBER No course(s) scheduled Dates are subject to change. Please contact Lewis White at CAMS to enrol in a course on or Lewis.White@cams.com.au February 2012 TheBulletin 17

18 Media Event Australian Grand Prix The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport will be running a special CAMS Ignition media event on Wednesday 14 th March with a F1 driver and team. This special CAMS Ignition program will run for 2 hours with a small group of 13 to 16 year olds taken through practical and theory on the following key topics: The correct attitude to and development of safe driving and road use behaviours Understanding of contributing crash factors (speed, fatigue, distractions, experimentation, drink and drug use) Development of hazard and risk perception skills Strategies for identifying and managing risky situations The 2 hour session will involve both a theory and practical component of equal duration. The interactive theory session will address a number of the key topics mentioned above and will be complemented by the practical activities. These will include correct seating positions, safe following and braking distances, followed by a vision exercise (via a low speed slalom). All children will have an opportunity to drive a car at slow speed and meet the F1 driver. CAMS is currently in discussions with Jenson Button and the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 Team in relation to attending this event. We will have a strong media presence with TV, radio and print media in attendance and the children/participants will be filmed and photographed, and possibly involved in an interview on how they found the program. Due to the nature of this session, CAMS is calling for Expressions of Interest for 8 children aged 13 to 16 years who do not have any driving experience* to be a part of this event. A venue in the Docklands/South Melbourne area is currently being sourced and the timing of the event is still to be finalised (based on the availability of Jenson Button) the potential timing could be anytime from 6.30am to 3pm on Wednesday 14 th March. Currently the session looks likely to run from 6.30am to 8.30am, with Jenson with us for 30 minutes. *This includes any motorsport experience 18 TheBulletin February 2012

19 What is CAMS Ignition? CAMS acknowledges the serious road safety issues confronting young drivers. CAMS knows that young people perceive that a licence to drive increases their freedom, independence and sensation seeking. Unfortunately, youthful exuberance often manifests itself in vehicle use and combined with inexperience, a lack of knowledge and skills as well as peer pressure, it frequently ends in tragedy on the roads. Road trauma involving young people often includes those who are not yet licensed or ready to drive as well as learners and newly licensed drivers. Poor decisions and a sense of invincibility lead to risk taking in vehicles both as passengers and drivers. CAMS recognises the opportunity to contribute to community road safety especially targeting youth through its resources and extensive club networks throughout Australia. It is with this purpose and intention that CAMS has developed CAMS Ignition. CAMS Ignition is a community safety awareness program for Pre-Learner and Learner drivers focused on raising awareness about safe driving behaviours and habits. CAMS Ignition covers the theory and practical applications on safe driving behaviours and increases understanding about the different aspects that impact on safe driving such as distractions, peer pressure, alcohol, and road conditions. CAMS has received funding from the FIA as part of the FIA Action for Road Safety to develop and implement CAMS Ignition. Register Here Please return form by Monday 20 th February 2012 to ignition@cams.com.au Full Name Age Phone Car Club (if applicable) February 2012 TheBulletin 19

20 Renewal of Membership Ballarat Light Car Club Incorporated (Certificate of Incorporation Number A V) P.O.Box 400 Ballarat, Vic, 3353 This form is important for any personal information changes please return to club Membership Number «Me «Ho «Surname» «Given» «Street Address» «Town» «Post «Phone Home» «Phone Work» «Phone Mobile» « Address» «Birthday» Category Nomination Annual Ordinary $25.00 $90.00 Family $25.00 $ (2 Adults, any number of own Children up to 17y.o) Associate Family nil $83.00 (2 non-competing Adults, 1 competing child ) Associate Parent nil $58.00 (Parent/Guardian, 1 Child competing) Associate Couple nil $50.00 (2 non competing adults) «Occupation» 20 TheBulletin February 2012

21 Mr Mrs Miss Ms (Given Names in Full) (Surname) (Postal Address) (Town / Suburb ) (Post Code) Category Nomination Annual Ordinary $25.00 $90.00 Family $25.00 $ (2 Adults, any number of own children up to 17y.o) * Associate Family nil $83.00 (2 non-competing Adults, 1 competing child ) Associate Parent nil $58.00 (Parent/Guardian, 1 Child competing) Associate Couple nil $50.00 (2 non competing adults) February 2012 TheBulletin 21

22 Trophy Night Friday 24th If undeliverable return to Ballarat Light Car Club PO Box 400 Ballarat Vic 3353 T h e B u l l e t i n Print Post Approved PRINT POST PP325876/00031 POSTAGE PAID AUSTRALIA