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1 WHAT S INSIDE: Arron Secombe s President report PAGE 3 Calendar of Events PAGE 6 VRC Calender PAGE 11 Club Plate report by Chris Hall TheBulletin June 2013 Ballarat Light Car Club The Official Publication of the Ballarat Light Car Club inc Friday 26th July Listen to Arron s President report as he reflects on the last 12 months and celebrate the club person of the year award) Tickets Adults $38, Under 16 - Frank Devine Motors - Howitt St ugene Arocca this years guest speaker - here s our chance to meet with the CEO of CAMS JUNE MEETING Final Club Plate Requirements The committee of BLCC has made final adjustments to club permit requirements as asked for by members at May s monthly meeting page Autocross, reports and results See pages 20 and 21 for the report and results of round 1 tight timeline. Noel Peers as usual not only organising the deliveries but taking a lions share of the work as well. Bulletin Deadline In an attempt to get our club newsletter to those that choose Australia Post delivery we must enforce a deadline of Wednesday 7pm the week before the monthly general meeting. In addition we are calling for motorsport content to be included in the Bulletin, such as photographs, results or reports on events our members may have Continued page 4

2 TheBulletin A monthly newsletter of the Ballarat Light Car Club blcceditor@blcc.net.au Mob: Contributions can be ed or posted to 1014 Ring Road Ballarat 7 pm Thursday, 8 days prior to monthly club meeting. Committee President - Arron Secombe Mobile: president@blcc.net.au Vice-President Ben Davis Mobile: vicepresident@blcc.net.au Secretary - Clare Bennett Phone: Mobile: secretary@blcc.net.au House Chair -Noel Peers Phone: Mobile: housechair@blcc.net.au Bulletin Editor - Steve Ezzy Phone: Mobile: blcceditor@blcc.net.au Sports Sub Committee Chair - Rod Hall & Events Secretary - Phone: Mobile: sportssubchair@blcc.net.au CAMS State Council Rep - Les Noonan & Media Liaison Officer Phone: Mobile: medialiaiason@blcc.net.au Hill Climb Panel - Barney Haddon & Motorsport Complex Manager Phone: Mobile: Treasurer - Nigel Stevens Mobile: treasurer@blcc.net.au Membership - Michele Bayley Mobile: membershipsecretary@blcc.net.au John Welford Phone: anguswelford@optusnet.com.au Paul Hocking Phone: gokartpaul@gmail.com Website Info Webmaster: Evan Dekker Mobile: webmaster@blcc.net.au Non Committee Positions CH Plates - AX Series - Chris Hall State Council - Officials Licences - Damian Faulkner MK Series - Ben McKee - Keys Keeper - Rod Robson VCRS - John Wellford CAMS - Permits - Andrew McKellar TheBulletin June 2013

3 Presidents Report June 2013 Arron Secombe President I would like to start this presidents report by saying how awesome was the last club night with 50+ people in attendance, the passion that people showed with the new rules for club plates and the input was great. My next challenge is to find another way to get the same crowds to each and every months meeting. I feel that it was great, that our club members on that night were able to discuss a hot topic about the rules with each side having valid points, and the respect that each member had for each other to put across their points.it was a bit of the days gone by where members had a input into the clubs future, something that has gone by the wayside in the past. I would like to encourage more discussions in the future, as a committee and not having crystal balls we can t address issues within the club if someone doesn t voice them. We can only go on what we think is right for the club, remember you have a voice so provide feedback good or bad please. The last week or so I have been busy trying to gain the services of a guest speaker for the AGM and I am glad to announce that this year s guest speaker will be CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca. Eugene has had a major impact on lots of different sporting codes over the last 10+ years. Eugene has a huge passion for junior development to help reduce the road tolls within Victoria and Australia. He may have never raced a vehicle, but what I heard and seen him do within CAMS already is certainly a step in the right direction in my eyes and something that CAMS has needed for a while. I hope that everyone has scheduled the AGM into your calendars, it s going to be a great night and I think it would be great to show Eugene that we are a car club that means business, and who knows Eugene may play a big part in our future land developments. This year we will also be offering Children less than 16 years of age a special rate of $15 per head, as we are a family club I encourage you to bring your partner and children to the AGM, in fact to any meeting/event, let s face it our children if they choose are the future of our club. With a busy event calendar this year already, the committee are looking at adding more next year with the return of the Begonia Rally and the Darryl Tunbridge. The DT will be ran as a novice trial which will allow a lot of people that may not normally have a go at a rally a chance to experience rallying first hand. To add to my event directing schedule of VCAS etc., I will be co-directing this event with my old partner in crime Ash Mabbitt, it s been a few years since we have directed a trail but one we have discussed a few times in the last couple of years. The director for the Begonia has started the negotiation stages and something we hope to have sorted soon! With the end of the financial year approaching fast, it also means that it s that time of year to call for nominations for committee. There always seems to be rumours that someone wants to come on to the committee but each and every year the nominations seem to be the same names, so if it s something that you would like to do, get your nominations in. I am looking forward to this month s meeting, which will be the quiz night. We have Noel Peers (you think you know Ballarat) Rod Molly Hall (Rock and Roll) Paul Gladman (Racing) Keith McElroy (Renault) and Steve Ezzy (????) as our quiz hosts, last years was a huge hit and with the feedback received we have been able to tweak it a bit to make it even better and more family orientated and not just about cars or racing. So grab a mate or the partner and kids and come out to the quiz night. That s me for this month. See you at the club Arron Harry Secombe President June 2013 TheBulletin 3

4 News in Brief continued competed in or organised Please feel free to items to blcc.net.au or post to Editor, 1014 Ring Road Ballarat From the Committee Please be aware that the address for the committee have changed bringing them in line with our new web media. Notifications A new notification system has been implemented on our website 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. Committee Message We are looking for a new home for our complex - are you aware of any suitable land close to Ballarat - call us 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. 4 TheBulletin June 2013 W.J. Robson Glass offer the following services: Broken Glass Replacements. Shopfronts & Doors, Built and Repaired. Double Glazed Windows & Manufacture of Double Glazed Units. Cut to size Glass & Glazing Insurance Work. Mirrors. Leadlight. Safety & Soundproof Glass. Glass Splashbacks. Shower screens. Free Measure and quote in the Bendigo and Ballarat Regions. Specialising in double glazed windows and doors. Service on any reasonable maintenance request on OUR Products Howitt ST Wendouree Main Rd Ballarat Pay your membership from anywhere!! Ballarat Light Car Club banking details BSB No: Account No: 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. C l u b Scrutineers Chris Hall Grade Noel Peers Grade Darren Wythe Grade Ben McKee Grade

5 AGM 2013 Guest Speaker Eugene Arocca s Summary Eugene Arocca graduated from Monash University in 1983 with degrees in Jurisprudence and Law. In that same year, he obtained employment as an articled clerk with Maurice Blackburn ( MB ) and became one of the youngest lawyers to be appointed partner at the firm in He played an important role in the growth of the firm into a national practice that expanded from one office in Melbourne to 15 offices in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. By the time he retired as a senior partner from MB in late 2005 he was recognised as one of Victoria s leading lawyers and a forthright advocate of people s rights. In 1996 he was appointed lawyer for the Collingwood Football Club where he also acted as a Board member from 2002 to In late 2005 he retired from both MB and as a Board member of Collingwood to take up the role of Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Counsel for the Club. During that time he oversaw the Club s growing interests in external and non football commercial operations. In January, 2008 he left Collingwood to accept the position of Chief Executive Officer of the North Melbourne Football Club. Eugene drove a number of historic and important initiatives during his time as CEO, including managing a change in ownership structure to hand control of the Club back to its members, restructuring the club administration and delivering the biggest profit in the Club s history in In 2009 he played a key role in the redevelopment of the Club s facility at Arden Street and conceived and developed the idea of the Learning and Life Centre - with the Scanlon Foundation and the Australian Multicultural Foundation an innovative community and education facility embedded within the football club. More recently, he was a key driver behind securing the Club s partnership with World Vision. Arocca resigned from the Club on the 5 June, 2012 and commenced as CEO of CAMS on 26 October, June 2013 TheBulletin 5

6 Editorial If you think that going to a meeting at the club is a little more than you can handle then you in luck. This Friday s meeting has been set aside and in its place will be our annual Pub Quiz. I am assured that this time there will be much more variety in the questions and to keep the wives, girlfriends, kids and significant others interested there will be many less car related questions. There was quite a lot of interest at the last two of our meetings with regards the committee s decision to impose conditions on members when they had Club Plated vehicles. A motion was put forward at the latter of the meetings by Mr Ian Brain that asked the committee of the BLCC to review the original solution. At our last meeting the discussion was long and involved but the committee finally thrashed out a solution which is presented in this issue of the Bulletin. Basically current members will not be required to complete three commitments to the club; this will only be a requirement for new members, a period of three years. There will still be a need for members to have a go but it will not be compulsory. There will be an annual check of vehicles required but it can be done at any club event for free or for a small fee by arrangement with Chris Hall. Chris has also been given discretionary powers with regards new members with regards whether or not they have to complete the events commitment. Please read the new version. See you at the club ED Up To Date? A reminder to all recipients of this publication, please keep your address current with the membership secretary. Michele Bayley - membershipsecretary@ blcc.net.au Phone Mob: 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 Phone. (03) TheBulletin June 2013

7 MORE OF AN ADVENTURE THAN A RALLY. After just over 2000 km in 3 days, finishing the historically B.P. Rally is a great achievement. Where you finish is irrelevant. Based on the Ye Old B.P. rallies of the 50 s and 60 s this event travels from one end of the state to the other on a variety of roads, tracks, and the odd grotty, and yes, sand. Known to be very demanding on car and competitors, didn t deter 45 cars from heading off from the RACV Country Club in Healesville on Thursday evening and headed for the mountains, and the first service point at Mansfield. This stage 250 kms, instructions seemed straight forward but a cock up sees us travelling an extra 50 k or so more. (Must read all instructions carefully next time, says Noel.) After a 30 minute service it was off again this time another 150k stage on some challenging tracks in the Yarra Ranges and finishing at Benalla round 3.00am for the overnight stop. (Or the rest of it anyway.) Rear shockers at this stage, were showing signs of fatigue, despite having done very little prior. Next morning, breakfast at the sports ground catered by local Clubs. A quick check over, and the car is ready for the next stage, a short run (205 km) to Echuca, and a 30 minute fuel stop. Next destination was Ouyen via many great roads and tracks the area has to offer. The night stage again used great tracks some twisty and tight others straight, (my favourite part), and a chance to go a bit The BP Rally Report quicker if you had to make up a little time. Keeping in mind all of the way, the dreaded radar gun. Yes they were out as part of the event. Heavy penalties applied if caught. The 3 times you re out rule applied. The overnight stop was in Mildura arriving there about 2.00 am, for a well-deserved break. Next morning it was breakfast at the local sports ground and a chance to do a bit of car maintenance. By now many cars and crews were starting to feel their ages. Some with broken suspensions, while others with brake issues, even sick navigators. At this stage my 260 z was fairing quite well although I was still nursing the rear shockers. A quick check underneath, bleed the brakes, clean the windscreen, and we were off once again. From here the going was to get tougher and rougher, as we headed for the dreaded SAND. First stage not too bad, bit rough and again had to ease up to protect the shockers. The next stage is where it all turned to s--t for us and several other crews. We ended up on a rough wrong road bogged to the a-s in sand. Now it is worth mentioning how we ended up there as it wasn t totally the navigators fault. When we were plotting this division back at the tea break, Noel got some advice from a prominent and respected gentleman whom we know quite well, which turned out to be incorrect information. The result sent us on a very long excursion to nowhere in particular. We were further hampered by more bad advice from local 4WD enthusiasts, stating that the track we were on was a good track and quite passable. As it turned out, only passable in a 4WD with high ground clearance. Which I might add the Zed does not have. Anyway we were now bogged as mentioned. June 2013 TheBulletin 7

8 The BP Rally Report continued For the next 45 minutes we proceeded to dig ourselves out and to my amazement along came another stray 4WD. After many attempts for him to turn around (narrow sandy track,) managed to hook us up and tow us free. By now about 1 hour had passed and we were staring down the barrel of being excluded from the event due to out of late running time. We decided not to continue on the route instead deciding to cut and run to the end of the section, Patchewollock. Here we would get fuel, and a feed. The division break was still a long way off and besides the next part was through more sand and more demanding than the previous. We opted not to risk further delays by being bogged again or maybe breaking the car, so chose to cut and run again. Continuing on may put us out of the event. Arriving at the division break just on dark was a relief and a wonderful sight. We found out then it was the right move as many crews were still unaccounted for presumed to be still stuck in sand around Lake Albacutya. Anyway time to refuel, bolt on the driving lights, and relax with a lovely meal supplied by the local footy club at their rooms in Jeparit. As we were departing the control for the final division (some 2 hours after arriving,) cars were still coming in which again proved we made the right choice. This division was to be straight forward for the first part with some tricky but rough sections later in the night. A short cruise south to Marma, west of Lubeck, proved 8 TheBulletin June 2013 also to be a bit demanding with control well hidden and with two ford crossings to firstly find and then negotiate, in order to enter it from the correct direction. Several crews missed this including Dinta Officer who wasted 40 minutes only to enter from the wrong direction. (Noels determination finally paying off here. Loss of only 20 minutes.) After jokingly voicing some disapproval to the control official (Peter Parry), of its location, it was off towards our next destination and control at Glenorchy, just out of Stawell. Unfortunately this control was to beat Noel and we failed to visit it. (More loss of pride from Noel rather than the loss of points). Service at Stawell, then on to the home run using some familiar territory around Stawell, Ararat, and ending at control near Warrak. Decision time again. Do we continue on through the knowingly rough areas of MT Cole and risk breaking the shocks all together, or make a dash for home and finish at the BLCC. We had heard that Stapo was out there parked at a steep rough hill to assist crews up. Keeping this in mind and the fact that we only had 60 minutes left to complete the stage and the event, it was an easy decision make. Cut and run. It would take us at least the hour to drive down the highway to the Clubrooms as it was. An easy call in the end, and the right one. Finishing this memorable event in 19 th place, with only minutes to spare. Now 19 th may not sound too exciting for some but before the event Noel and I set a realistic target of 20 th or better. And when you think that there were 20 cars that didn t finish for whatever reasons, it isn t too bad of result. And oh yeah the shocks made it but they are definitely stuffed. No oil in one at all and the other moving very freely. Seven crews from Ballarat started the event and only two finished. Gary Gibbons with Martin Forbes, (HRA members) in an Escort and us in my Zed. At this point I must really thank our good mate and very reliable service crew, Paul Duncalf. He travelled almost as far as we did, only on good sealed roads, and on his own, to ensure that we had fuel, a cuppa, a bite to eat, and if need be, repairs. Before the event he had no real idea of what lay ahead as a service crew, but by the end (all be it a few days later), asking when is the next one. I would also like to thank my navigator Noel whose enthusiasm for this event helps me through the many hours of preparation that is required to ensure the car is up to the task. Anyway I hope this gives you some idea of what it is all about and maybe encourage you to have a go yourself next time, and I m led to believe that there will be a next time. Till then, catch ya, Chris Hall

9 Event Calendar June 2013 Sat/Sun 29 / 30th Winton Sprints Winton Raceway Maserati BLCC CDC Rd 3 July 2013 Sun 14th Autocross Reserve BLCC Complex BLCC NA Sat/Sun 20th / 21st 2DAYTA BLCC Area HRA CTC Sun 28th Motorkhana BLCC Complex BLCC MK Rd 4 CDC Rd 6 August 2013 Sun 11th Social / Economy Run Somewhere in Vicoria BLCC NA 23rd to 25th Winter Classic Around Ballarat BLCC NA September 2013 Sun 1st Festival of Motorsport Ballarat Airport Sat 7th Mt Porpunkah Rally Sprint Mt Porpunkah NECC CTS-5 Sat 14th Day / Night Autocross BLCC Complex BLCC Ax Rd 4 CDC 7 21st Spring 200 Murrindindi FFCC CTS-6 October 2013 Sat/Sun 5th-6th Masters Games Mt Leura Camperdown BLCC Sat/Sun Bathurst 1000 Bathurst NSW Sat 26th Bagshot Rally Sprint Bagshot HRA CTS-7 November 2013 Sat/Sun 2-3rd COG s Carnival BLCC Complex BLCC Sun 17th Sandown Sprint Sandown Maserati CDC 8\ Sun 8th Geordie Fawcett Memorial AX BLCC Comple BLCC June 2013 TheBulletin 9

10 BLCC Club Permit Scheme Requirements Recent changes to the VicRoads Club Permit Scheme has opened up freedoms on the use of red plated vehicles. This in turn has led to an increased demands from prospective members of our club. The concern is that some people may take advantage of the privileges offered by the scheme without putting anything back into the club. As a result, the committee have moved that some requirements be placed on new members, especially members who have joined our club simply to benefit from membership to use the scheme. DRAFT The following are the new requirements :- New members who wish to join BLCC in order to have vehicle/s on the Vicroads Club Permit Scheme need to participate in at least three (3) activities per year for the first three (3) years of their membership. This will not apply to existing members who are still encouraged to continue to contribute to the clubs ongoing events and activities. All new members will be issued their membership card at their first event of the month in which they sign up and entry will be free which includes a Motorkhana, Autocross, Khanacross or Club Night and will also count as their first contribution to the club (If State Championship Hillclimb or any Rally/Trial, Winter Classic will not be free) It will be the new member s responsibility to maintain proof of other contributions for the committee at time of renewal. A suggestion of this proof is to get an official of the attended function / event to sign your VicRoads Logbook or provide results from the event you competed in or your CAMS official logbook signed by senior official as applicable. The club activities that are eligible for this are:- A Monthly General Meeting, Club run motorsport events, competitor or official or Social tours / Working Bees / Fundraisers or the contributions of and article to the Bulletin Club Permits will not be renewed by the club if proof of participation is not provided Special consideration for an exemption from this participation will be considered on a case by case basis. All Club Permit holders must :- Be a full financial member of the BLCC ( Associate Members are required to upgrade to full membership if a CPS user ) Comply with the current rules and regulations outlined by VicRoads Be aware at all times that every time you use your vehicle you are representing your club and should always act in a responsible manner. Our club has designated Mr Chris Hall as our CPS vehicle inspector for these inspection/s. Noel Peers can act a Chris deputy. Chris or Noel will not sign off on the inspection paperwork without sighting a current full membership card, receipt of $45 fee and successful completion of the inspection. To ensure that there is no deterioration or modification in our Club Plated vehicles an annual inspection will be required for continuation in the scheme. This may be done by attending one of the many events (with prior arrangement) where scrutineering occurs (no fee) or by having Chris or Noel inspect the vehicle at a pre-arranged time at (Peter Stapleton s or Carline garages with a charge of $20) 10 TheBulletin June 2013

11 BLCC Club Permit Scheme Requirements Financial members of VicRoads approved clubs are able to apply for either a 45 or 90 day permit depending on how much use they expect to make of their vehicles over a 12 month period. If a person obtains a 45 day permit but later decides that this is not enough, another 45 day permit may be purchased later on. However, no-one will be able DRAFT to obtain a permit to drive their vehicle for more than 90 days in each 12 month registration period. Modifications. The club s position is that the club permit scheme is there to preserve CLASSIC and HISTORIC vehicles and to allow members to utilise their vehicles in various club events including driving to and from them. Regulation 155(1)(b) states Club responsibility for verifying that a vehicle is safe for use will be the same as currently i.e. by club inspection and a letter confirming the vehicle s state or by sighting a current Certificate of Roadworthiness for the vehicle. All modifications for safety or performance must be approved by our CPS inspector. In other words the vehicle should be and should remain in a safe condition and not have post inspection alterations made. These may result in your permit being suspended or worse, having your vehicle defected by police. This will also mean that a full roadworthy will be required. Please note that the scheme is not there to allow cars to be driven that would not normally be able to be registered. Vic Roads and the police are likely to start stopping cars for checks with the result that the club can lose its ability to have vehicles on Club Plates if members are found to not complying with these VicRoads rules. A reminder to all club members who use this scheme that you must renew your membership otherwise your permit lapses (no membership, no permit) If you use your car without renewing your membership you are driving an unregistered, uninsured vehicle (a $600 plus fine) Vicroads will be notified of un-financial members who are using the scheme. If you sell a car that is on the scheme you must inform the club, as the permit is not transferable when the vehicle is sold. You must fill out an entry in your log book for each day of use BEFORE you begin your journey. Failure to abide by this rule may result in you getting a fine for an unregistered vehicle and of course you'd have no TAC cover. You won t have time to fill out your log book after an accident or when you are pulled over by the police June 2013 TheBulletin 11

12 Sport Sub Committee Rod Hall (Chair), Barney Haddon, Damian Faulkner, Wayne Sleep, David Marmo, Ben Davis, Steven Richards, Ben McKee. 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, the vehicle needs to be re-presented for scrutiny upon its return before continuing competition. Club Driving Instructors John Bourke Mick Goossens Darren Everett Ben Fawcett Wayne Drew Engels Leoncini Russell McKenzie Rob Prosser Peter Elis Steve Richards Chris Hall Greg Pitt Rod Hall Stacey Noonan Paul Gladman Richard Gay Les Listen Damian Faulkner Keith McElroy Gary Harrowfield Ben McKee Ben Davis Barney Haddon Darren Wythe Mark Fawcett Mark Hunter Sharon Pitt Kat Meyer Ian Brain Welcome to our new members: Daniel Parker 12 TheBulletin June 2013

13 BLCC Club Plate Report June 2013 Sunday 16 th June, 13 Club Plated cars were to assemble at 8.45am around Lake Wendouree for a leisurely 250km drive through several historic gold mining towns around the Ballarat area. However late withdrawals from 4 crews resulted in only 9 setting off at 9.15 am. The weather was perfect for this time of the year, no rain, and not too cold, which I was very pleased about as I had dragged out my Sprite which can be unpleasant in damp conditions, and oh yeah no heater. With nothing really planned just a basic route, our first stop was at Talbot via Learmonth and Lexton on a great scenic road, and arriving at around 10.15am. This Sunday was market day in Talbot so about an hour was consumed, many taking the opportunity to grab a bargain, a coffee and a bite to eat. A quick regroup and it was off to our next destination, Carisbrook, to Eddington, and arriving at Maldon for lunch. You could spend lots of time wandering these towns enjoying the history, old buildings and of course the odd craft and coffee shops. After lunch back to the cars and made our way to Daylesford through Newstead, and Hepburn Springs. If you haven t been on these roads you should. It had the lot, tight twisty bits, plenty of hills, and one or two straight pieces to suit all drivers. The views were also worth the trip. Another stroll around the shops, (chocolate shop is a must), more coffee if you wished, but by now we were all coffee d out. From here we made our way back home via whichever, and whenever you wanted to go as some needed to get back bit earlier. Overall, crews seemed to enjoy the outing and hinted at being involved in more in the future. If anyone would like to plan a day trip please feel free to do so, just give me a call and we will make it happen. You don t have to wait for me to do it. Having a basic idea of a route and maybe a destination with a highlight at the end is possible. I would like to thank Glenn Orr for assisting with planning this day out Till next time, catch ya soon, Chris Hall. June 2013 TheBulletin 13

14 Victorian Rally Calender 2013 Date Event Name 22-Jun-13 Nissan Nightmoves Multi-Club Non Special Stage VCRS Aug-13 RSM Baden Powell Intro Trial Multi-Club Non Special Stage Novice 17/08/2013 Rallye du Mont Col Multi-club Touring Road Event 25-Aug-13 Winter Classic Trial/Tour Multi - Club Touring Road Event 7-Sep-13 Mt. Porpunkah Rally Sprint Multi Club Rally Sprint 14-Sep-13 Ivans Folly Multi- Club Touring Road Event 21-Sep-13 Spring 200 Multi-Club Non Special Stage VCRS Oct-13 Victoria Cross Rally Multi-club Special Stage rally 20-Oct-13 Akademos State Championship Special Stage VRC Oct-13 Bagshot Rallysprint Multi-Club Rallysprint Nov- 13 Rally Victoria ARC, VRC. 30-Nov-13 Alpine Rally Club Special Stage Rally Round Host Club: PAC Saturday, 29 June, 2013 Venue: Boisdale Hill Climb Track Round Host Club: MADCC Saturday, 20 July, 2013 Venue: Boisdale Hill Climb Track Round Host Club: CCC Saturday, 24 August, 2013 Venue: Broadford Motorcycle Complex Round Host Club: CCRMIT Saturday, 21 September, 2013 Venue: Boisdale Hill Climb Track Round Host Club: RSM Sunday, 27 October, 2013 Venue: Mafeking Rover Park Round Host Club: BCC Sunday, 17 November, 2013 Venue: The Bagshot Motorsports Complex Round Host Club: SDCC Sunday, 1 December, 2013 Venue: Mooroopna Autocross Track Nominations Committee 2013/14 Greetings Fellow BLCC Members The Annual General Meeting is fast approaching its time for us all to think about who wants to be on committee. Being elected for a 3 year term both Clare Bennett and Rod Hall have finished their 3 year terms. Both John Welford and Paul Hocking were co-opted onto committee during the past 12 months which means that their terms also finish and they are both up for election. In order for this to happen someone needs to nominate them also. This all means that there are 4 positions about to become vacant on committee. The nomination form should be elsewhere in your Bulletin. This form needs to signed by 2 BLCC members who nominate and second the nomination along with the signature of the person being nominated. This form then needs to either reach Clare Bennett as our secretary or be in PO Box 400 in both cases by the 5 th July. The only other thing the nominee s need to do is provide Mr Ez as our current Mr Ed with a paragraph blurb for the July Bulletin of why they want to be on committee and what they can offer your club though the committee. If there are more than 4 nominations an election will then be held at the AGM on the 26 th July. Please don t hold back from being nominated to stop an election. Having an election is a very healthy sign. 14 TheBulletin June 2013

15 Greetings to all The 2DAYTA is happening on the 20th & 21st of July. Anyone wishing to participate will find Supp Regs HERE. In the meantime here are some details--saturday---commences at the Ballarat LCC rooms at 8.30 am for division 1 which is a 200K run through forests/open farmlands with a variety of road surfaces ending at Maldon after 4hours of driving. Division 2--Saturday pm kicks off in Maldon -first car away at 1.30 with another 4hours and 200K's back to the LCC rooms where the club BBQ and Bar will be available- -again you will experience a wide variety of road surfaces. Sunday brings Division 3 which again starts at the LCC rooms with breakfast available with the first car leaving at 9.30 for a 1.30pm finish. Sunday probably has more bitumen roads than Saturdays divisions. The directing team has chosen to use Gravel roads in preference to bitumen roads as it keeps competitors off busy Hwys especially when searching for that elusive via!! All vehicles are welcome including 4x4's even EVO's and WRX's however all 4x4's will start towards the rear of the field as they may be of assistance to other crews. While nothing is mandated -apart from a RW vehicle with seat belts for all occupants--we most strongly suggest that your car is fitted with a ACCURATE COMPASS as well as an ACCURATE TRIPMETER The entire event was surveyed in my R31 Skyline on radial tyres and without a sump guard-what The HRA 2DAYTA 2013 we are trying to say is that you can do the event in any vehicle providing that you DRIVE TO THE CONDITIONS. While ALL maps will be supplied we appreciate that some modern vehicles are fitted with GPS devices that cannot be disabled and in this regard we expect that competitors will comply with the spirit of the event--however the carrying of ANY MAPS is forbidden and the use of these maps may result in exclusion. Mobile phones are permitted as these will enable crews to contact the Directing Team in the case of accident/becoming lost/ bogged or broken down- a Sweep car will be following the last car on the road. We have decided to make the event a positive scoring event-- that is you get points for what you find and NOTHING for what you dont--at passage controls correct entry is 30 points a WD is 10 while a miss scores ZERO. To ensure that all competitors complete as much as they can in their 4 hours a time is given to each competitor which tells them the time that the finish control closes for them. Providing a crew arrives at the finish on or before their control closure time they will receive a bonus 200 points--failure to arrive at the control before it closes ZERO and zero for the entire division. Once again TIME MANAGEMENT is critical and to help crews we're put extra directions in the route instructions to remind crews of where they should be at that time and directions to get you back on time. You may enter for all 3 divisions at $ divisions for $110 and 1 for $70--full details will be included in the Supp regs. A reminder that for the HRA Touring Championship this event has extra points. So keep July 20/21 available head to Ballarat enjoy up to 600K s of FUN and don t forget to pack-- 1 AN ACCURATE COMPASS 2 A ACCURATE TRIPMETER 3 A SENSE OF HUMOUR 4 A MAGNIFYING GLASS Lets get those entries coming in--- The DIRECTING TEAM FRED,PETER and ROB June 2013 TheBulletin 15

16 Bell Helmets from $329! RPM Racegear, Suits from $199! Boots from $199, Gloves from $89, HANS Device from $699!!! Don t forget Auto Parts, stocks brake pads, disc rotors, fuel pumps, Penrite and Nulon Oils, Rare Spares, Mothers and Meguires Car polish, Work shop Manuals, Holley Carbs, Microtech Fuel Injection, Redline Performance, Nitrous refilling MSD ignition, plus much much more! 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 June 2013 Auto Parts Professionals proudly supports BLCC s and its Members!

17 Club Live Timing FOR SALE $9, Mazda RX7 13B Bridgeport Currently on club plates which may be transferrable to BLCC member, Note: Vehicle offered for sale as is, which includes Needham C/R gearbox with broken input shaft. The rest of the car is in excellent condition with great attention to detail throughout, well researched modifications, and maintained to a high standard. Very suited to track days and hillclimbs etc. Used very sparingly since completion in Extensive file of receipts available. Please call Steve for a more detailed description June 2013 TheBulletin 17

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19 Ballarat Light Car Club Khanacross 1/6/2013 Competitor Car Class Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 4 Test 5 Total OR CLASS Mick Goossens Subaru RX F Paul Hocking Pulsar C Richard Gay Mirage A Paul Gladman Laser B Sean Payne Subaru WRX F Shane Ratcliffe Subaru WRX F Rod Hall Gemini I Sam Mennen Mirage J Darren Hetherington Sigma D Damian Quirk Pulsar A Marc Salter Corolla H Rob Dekker Silvia B Zac Griffith Pulsar J Arron Secombe Commodore D Jake Gladman Laser J Heath Salter Laser J Josh Gay Mirage J Sam Quick Gemini D Bronwyn Salter Corolla L Drew Gladman Laser J Jess Meyer Lancer J Competitor Car Class Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 4 Test 5 Total Standard A Richard Gay Mirage A Damian Quirk Pulsar A Over 1800 Standard B Paul Gladman Laser B Rob Dekker Silvia B Modified C Paul Hocking Pulsar C Over 1800 Modified D Darren Hetherington Sigma D Arron Secombe Commodore D Sam Quick Gemini D Four Wheel Drive F Mick Goossens Subaru RX F Sean Payne Subaru WRX F Shane Ratcliffe Subaru WRX F H Plated H Marc Salter Corolla H Specials I Rod Hall Gemini I Juniors 12 & 13 Years J1 Jake Gladman Laser J Josh Gay Mirage J Drew Gladman Laser J Juniors 14 & 15 Years J2 Heath Salter Laser J Jess Meyer Lancer J Juniors 16& 17 Years J3 Sam Mennen Mirage J Zac Griffith Pulsar J Ladies L Bronwyn Salter Corolla L June 2013 TheBulletin 19

20 Sports Sub Committee Notes Past Events BP 2 or 3 BLCC Crews went. Lots of crews had to cut & run. Lots of getting bogged. Covered serious amount of distance. AX3 Chris Hall & Noel Peers directed with Roy Parkinson as steward. Paul Duncalf, Rob Prosser & Rob Stevenson acting as permanent infield officials. Well received was the amount of help when packing up. Numerous hats, 28 entries who all had at least 1 run with a hat. Chris & Noel set a good track given the conditions. Wet at start and dried out towards the end. 5 Runs plus a practice. Cooper Memorial Trial. CT1 6 BLCC crews. Seemed to go off OK. Great roads. Favourable weather, Barney & Kids, Paul Hocking, Damian Quirk & Sean Payne and Ian Gilhome & crew helped man the BLCC stage. Darren Wythe & Damian Faulkner first of BLCC crews, Richard Gay, Matt White & Mick Goossens, Arron Secombe, Scott & Stacey Secombe. Khanacross. Director Rob Prosser did a marvellous job in very trying conditions. Timers & judges Ian Brain, Paige Haddon, Gareth Prosser & Noel Peers. Darren Wythe and Arron Secombe scrutiny. Steve Ezzy laid out morning tea. Michelle booked in competitors. Mick G & Rod H calculated results which made the Courier later in week courtesy of Richard Gay. Mick Goossens, Paul Hocking and Paul Gladman top 3. Coming Events 16 th June MK 3 Nigel Stevens & Ben McKee All in hand, has now been run and won. Winton Sprints. Supp Regs are on the Maserati Website. Entries for this event cannot be accepted from drivers under 18. To this end we will shorten the number of events in the J2 and J3 CDC Championship by one event at this point in time. Apologies that this has occurred but we weren t aware that was the case when we added the event to the calendar. I will find out if the same rule applies to Sandown later in the year. Fred Lakerink & HRA s 2DAYTA, all in hand, Division 1 will be a part of our Club Trials championship CT2. Will be based out of BLCC rooms. Fred is looking for assistance with passage controls etc. This event is on dirt. Prior to this event Fred has offered to run a Navigation School at our Club Rooms for those who are interested. With Division 1 of the 2DAYTA now allocated as a heat of the BLCC trials championship, Fred is proposing to conduct a navigator s school covering the basics of navigating in this type of event as suggested by Clare Bennett. This will be on Friday, 5th July at the club rooms, 8:00pm start.. Expressions of interest to puggy_punter@hotmail.com. Will run the school if there are more than 6 participants. 28 th July MK4 Damian Quirk & Rob Prosser Directing. The reserve date Autocross is not required so is now deleted from our calendar as its not needed and the track would not be ready with all the use and rain its been getting. HRA & George Davidson are running the Rallye Du Mont Cole in the Mount Cole area on the 17 th August. This will also be part of our CTC. Knowing Biggus Geogeous the navigation will be testing to say the least.. Details on HRA s website. Winterclassic starting to fall into place. Will be in CTC to increase numbers of events. Those wanting to use this event as part of Club Trials Championship need to enter the Trial not the Tour. AMG at Mt Leura weekend before Bathurst starting to fall into place. Meeting at Camperdown with AMG and Corangamite Shire this Friday. General Business Khanacross passengers allowed to be parents of dependants as Per CAMS standing regs. Previously this wasn t the case but having enquired of CAMS it is now allowed. Currently this only pertains to Khanacrosses, we are waiting to be advised what the situation is with an Autocross Training Activity. This means that Mum s or Dad s can sit 20 TheBulletin June 2013

21 Sports Sub Committee Notes beside their youngsters and teach them. They do need to be on BLCC s driver training list as well. This role is be an instructive one not a joy ride though. Khanacross and Motorkhana competitors are advised to bring a packed lunch to MK & KX events at BLCC complex as not convenient to have food at tower. Stapo s KX still would be convenient but events at BLCC complex are too spread out and remote from the tower. Not advisable to stop for lunch when weather is threatening. Paul Gladman is added to Driver trainers list. Khanacross Rnd 3 Report The weekend before the event I spent time out at the track working on some tests that would give drivers the chance to show off their ability and let them take part in some good competition and I must say I was pleased with what had been put together. The day before the event, the great god of rain decided to put in some overtime and started throwing the wet stuff from the sky as if he had some sort of schedule to meet. I spoke to Rod Hall at the Friday night meeting and asked what would the weather need to do for us to call it off, the ever positive Mr Hall informed me things would need to get much worse, hail and some snow maybe!! He failed to mention flood. It s now 7.30am on the day of the event and I am stood on the tyre wall in front of the timing tower looking up at a grey, angry sky. It looked as if the old god of rain had gone out after work, got on the grog and was suffering one mother of a hangover. SMS to Rod Hall, There s a lot of water out here..no response, I was alone. I frantically start to look for some dry areas to use for the tests and managed to salvage most of tests one and two that I d worked on the weekend before, but test three was a total wash out. By the time we had the drivers briefing we had three tests in place and with a field of 21 starters and the rain had finally stopped, the Khanacross got underway. Tests one and two seemed to be going better than expected, apart from the mud so we moved things along and opened up test three and this became the leveler of drivers and machines. It didn t matter how much your car cost or how many wheels you had driving or what tyres were on those wheels everyone suffered the same big problem.. wheel spin. There is a rumour that a certain commodore pilot managed to add one hundred kilometers extra to his odometer but yet only managed to move his vehicle 10 k s for the day!! After combining tests one and two and making some changes to the dreaded test three to make it dreaded test five we all managed to get through a long, but I hope, satisfying event with Mick Goossens taking out the top honors. I would like to say a really big THANK YOU to the people who without their help this event would not have run. Ian Brain, Darren Whythe, Aaron Secombe, Rod Hall, Steve Ezzy, Noel Peers, Michele Bayley, Gareth Prosser, Kate Meyers, Barney Haddon and a special mention and big thanks to young Paige Haddon who as a junior stepped up and was in control of the largest test of the day. Rob Prosser June 2013 TheBulletin 21

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23 The bestt of the best Austr ralian rallying's top 10 drivers Written by Peter Whitten Monday, 13 May 2013 of alll time 2013 markss the 45th time the Australian Rally R Championship has been conducted, and over that time there have been b some brilliant drivers fighting it out for the title. From the inaugural champion, Harry Firth, inn 1968, through to recent champions such as Simon and Eli Evans, the Australian Rally R Championship has represented the pinnacle of the sport in Australia. Now, in a RallySport Magazine exclusive, respected motoring journalist, Paul Gover, has put together his list of the top 10 drivers of all time. It's a given that there will be arguments over those drivers who "made it", and those drivers who didn't, so let the debate begin. By PAUL GOVER, chief reporter, Carsguide There are no ifs, buts or maybes about his place at the top of Australian rallying. I have seen thousands of forest fighters in action since 1972, when Colin Bond ripped past me at the wheel of a Torana XU1 somewhere near Bulladelah and made rallying my sport. I' 've even driven a bit. After watching all the champions since Bond and Peter Lang in Holdens, I have no doubt that Bourne is best off the best in my personal rankings, and even when he is measured by his own rules. "It's bloody simple," Bourne tells me in Sydneyy during the nineties, when he is chasing the Australian Rally Championship in his Prodrivee Impreza. "One stage. Two drivers. Same car. Who wins??," he asks. "There are only two rules. Your bloke must finish the stage. And it is FOR YOURR LIFE." It's a game we play many times, usually with Bourne making nice with a glass off bubbly, working our way right through from the local wannabes to the heroes of the world championship. He puts Tommi Makinen above Colin McRae, because the Scotsman is tooo flaky. My personal choice for number one is Walter Rohrl, a winning machine with ice in his veins. We argue and argue. He laughs. He taunts. Every night of Race For Your Y Life is special.so, what about the ARC? Bourne has the best record, even better than Ross Dunkerton, but theree is so much more to his story. I see him beat Greg Carr in Rally Australia on a slimy day south of Perth, when his Subaru Leone should be no match for an ex-factory Lancia Delta. But he has practised the stages s 12 times, even waiting for rain to test the grip, and cleared stones from the longg grass to make shortcuts easier. June 2013 TheBulletin 23

24 I ride alongside him on a Canberra stage s in his Impreza WRC, running at full rally pace. It's something I cannot forget. And I also seee him hotdog around a gnarly downhill left-hander, smiling like a loon, on a corner he has nominated as the best spectator point of the day. "Come watch me there. It will be worth it," he says. And it is. Now he is gone, but not forgotten. For me, Bourne is always in the heree and now, not the past. He is bigger than life, special in death, and the man that no-one has come close to trumping. So ride along for a minute as I run through my personal top 10. And remember those rules, but mostly the big one that was everything for Bourne - it has to be For Your Life. 1. Possum Bourne Australian Rally Champion Speed is one thing, but Bourne is alll about commitment. He does anything and everything it takes to win. That means the best car, the best co-driver as a kid, but when he gets some maturity he h becomes and the best deal from Subaru to fund it all. He is plain crazy fast unbeatable. He even parks his favourite WRC weapon and keeps winning in Group A. So, why doesn't he make it to the WRC in a factory Subaru. He is trumped by Piero Liatti, who brings Pirelli to Subaru in a double-bluff that even Possum P cannot beat. 2. Greg Carr - Australian Rally Champion 1978, 1987, 1989 Carr is the best of his generation, in the days when the ARC is a full-on battleground between Ford and Datsun. It's high stakes rally poker and no-one trumps him for speed and commitment. He plays chess to improve his concentration, spends every weekend practising p in his Canberra forests, and only needs a reliable car - sometimes hardd to find, or r easy to break - to do the job. Two trips to the UK prove his potential, but he settles for a safe place in the public servicee instead of gambling on a shot at the WRC. 24 TheBulletin June 2013

25 4. Colin Bond - Australian Rally Champion n 1971, 1972, 1974 Hannu Mikkola says he is world class after clashingg with him in the Heatway Rally in New Zealand in the seventies. He is past his prime when special stage rallying shifts into gear, and his great mate, John Dawson-Damer, holds him back as they enjoy their time together, but he sets the standard for generations. Bond has sublime speed and that is enough in his days as the point man for Holden in the forest. 5. Wayne Bell He is fast the first f time I see him in a Galant, and still fast when he takes Hyundai into the World Rally Championship. In between, he does lots of winning but never puts all the pieces together for a championship.. Does it matter? Not so much to Bell, just as Stirling Moss revels in hiss ranking as the best driverr never to win the F1 world title. He is sensational to watchh and only team orders prevent himm beating Peter Brock to the big prize in the 'Roundd Australia of ' Geoff Portman - Australian Rally Champion 1981, 1982 How would you feel if you climbed all the way to thee top of the ladder, and then someonee smashed the t final step? That's what happens to Portman, who does everything right on the way to leading Datsun in the ARC just as the t company switches from ralliess to races. Memories of Portman centre on his elegance, perhaps born fromm his time ass a Victorian forester, but more likely from a full bottle of talent. Even E in his fifties he has enough pace to rattle youngsters in historic cars. 7. Neal Bates - Australian n Rally Champion 1993, 1994, 1995, 2008 Such a pity he peaks as Possum is at the height of his powers. And that Toyota never spends enough to level l the playing field against Subaru. Bates is tagged as Mister Two, first of the losers, but he is still good enough for four titles and his speed in his historic Celica today is proof of his prodigious talent. He also embarrasses plenty off people as The Stig in Top Gear down under and runs hard and fast in the Bathurst He is a nice guy, too. June 2013 TheBulletin 25

26 8. George Fury - Australian Rally Champion 1977, 1980 Another from the glory days, with plenty of speed and a burning desire to win. Perhaps it's down to his Hungarian immigranti background, but he is the only onee with the pace to challenge Carr. His brilliance helps him to transfer successfullys y to touring cars, although he is always a bit weak in the stages if things are nott going right. These days he still farms in Talmalmo, near Albury, but has given up driving thee school bus. 9. Ed Ordynski - Australian Rally Champion 1990 There is steel beneath the gentle and quietly-spoken facade that carries Ordynski into battle. He works hard at his craft, even watching his fuel economy on transport stages to run light on the specials. He convinces me he has real speed at the 1000 Lakes in Finland, where he attacks like he never does at home. Mister Ed always brings his A game to Rally Australia, which is his personal Mount Panorama and as importt to him as Bathurst is to any V8 racer. 10. Peter Brock A stupid mistake in a stupid road rally cuts him down, but Brock proves his pace enough times in real forest fights to earn my respect and a top-100 spot. He has the advantage of factory Holdens, but uses both Geminis and Commodores better than anyone expects of a touring car star. Anyone who sees him in the Castroll Rally, driving a battered ex-repco Trial Commodore, learns what he can do when he cuts up in the rough. 26 TheBulletin June 2013

27 And the rest? Ross Dunkerton (pictured) never quits but never has the ultimate speed. Chris Atkinson does his early learning on local roads but we never see him at his best, or in a serious WRC car. Eli Evans is a champion but never beats the big boys. Cody Crocker stars as a kid but never emerges from Possum's shadow, Michael Guest is fast but flawed, David Officer is beaten by Portman, and att least one recent champion buys the title. Tell us what you think. What is yourr Top 10 off Australian rallying? Send your top 10 to us at rallysportmag.com.au, and we'll compile the results and let you know what the Australian rallying community thinks CAMS Chief Executive Eugene Arocca will be sleeping rough this month at the 2013 Vinnies CEO Sleepout. In Melbourne on Thursday 20th of June, Mr. Arocca will join other business leaders and sleep out on the cold concrete floor of Etihad Stadium. Armed with nothing more than a pillow, sleeping bag and a cardboard box as insulation, Arocca will leave all luxuries at home and do it tough in the name of charity. I will brave the elements and experience homelessness first hand to help raise money and awareness of homeless people. This will be the third time I have slept rough to support a wonderful cause. Arocca said.there are more than 100,000 Australians who find themselves homeless each night of the year and A HARD DAYS NIGHT the Vinnies CEO Sleepout is a unique way for business leaders to raise awareness and funds for essential homeless services. Mr. Arocca s friends and colleagues from the legal, football, corporate and motorsport worlds helped out with sponsorship for this wonderful cause. Money raised through sponsors directly assists Vinnies to provide relief to the homeless through crisis accommodation, domestic violence support, soup van services and access to budget counselling, cooking skills and legal advice. The evening could become something of a battle between CAMS and the TAC with Mr. Arocca to be joined by TAC Chief Executive Janet Dore. Arocca recently expressed concerns that not enough is being done to educate pre learner drivers, so it could be interesting for other CEO s to hear what the two discuss when they sleep out together on June 20. Strange bedfellows perhaps, but whatever the night brings... the TAC and CAMS are united in their support of the homeless. It s a great cause, and for some short term pain it s worth the gain for Vinnies. I might be a little slow on the uptake at the office the next day, but it s worth it! Arocca said June 2013 TheBulletin 27

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30 BALLARAT LIGHT CAR CLUB NOMINATION FOR COMMITTEE FORM I (name) of (address) membership number wish to nominate (name) membership number for a position on the Committee of the Ballarat Light Car Club Signature Date I (name) of (address) membership number second the above nomination of the member Signature Date I (name) accept my nomination (signature) This nomination must be received by the Club Secretary no later than July 5th TheBulletin June 2013

31 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) June 2013 TheBulletin 31