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1 May/June 2010 Monthly Magazine of the SOUTHERN DISTRICTS CAR CLUB INC ESTABLISHED 1966 June 9 G E N E R A L M E E T I N G MEETING HELD AT WOMEN S PLAYING FIELDS, CORNER AYLIFFS RD & SHEPHERDS HILL RD Jun 13 SA Autocross Championships Rd 2 SDCC Club Series Rd 1 Jun 22 Committee Meeting Rally of South Australia Jun Australian Rally Championship Rd 3 South Australian Rally Championship Rd 2 Jul 10 SDCC Junior Development Program Day 3 Jul 11 KHP Transport Multiclub Khanacross Series Rd 3 Jul 14 Photo by Phil Williams Media & Marketing July General Meeting Meeting commences at 8:15pm SDCC INC PO BOX 3 MORPHETT VALE SOUTH AUSTRALIA

2 President SOUTHERN DISTRICTS CAR CLUB INC 2010 COMMITTEE MEMBERS 33 Brookland Valley Drive Woodcroft 5162 Jim McGough H: M: Vice President Ron Blakemore M: Junior Vice President James Rodda H: M: Secretary Andrew Brideson H: M: Treasurer Competition Secretary Membership Editor CAMS Delegate(s) Minute Secretary Lanac Park Co-Ord Equipment Officer Public Relations JDP Co-Ordinators Web Site Rally Panel Delegates Social Events Co-Ord David Charlton Marc Tillett Bonnie McGough Trevor Palmer Michael Clements (Voting) James Rodda (Alt) Andrew Brideson (Gen) David Charlton (Exec) Neville Smallacombe Andrew Brideson Neville Smallacombe James Rodda Andrew Brideson Chris Smallacombe Bonnie McGough Adam Tillett James Rodda Michael Krichauff Andrew Admiraal Canteen Claudia Clark H: M/Khana & K/Cross Panel Delegate Graham Van der Hoek Marc Tillett 16 Abraxas Court Aberfoyle Park 5159 H: M: Dellvale Court Flagstaff Hill 5159 H: M: H: M: administrator@sdcc.asn.au M: editor@sdcc.asn.au OR palmfam4@gmail.com H: M: H: M: H: M: H: M: H: M: H: M: Prince Charles Street Morphett Vale 5162 H: M: H: M: jrodda@rallypower.net H: M: H: M: H: M: administrator@sdcc.asn.au H: M: Life Members Brian Percy Christine Smallacombe Bob Whyatt Rosemary Grave Neville Smallacombe Marc Tillett Jan Adey Trevor Palmer David Charlton Ray Adey John Carli Michael Clements Graham West (Club Founder) Keryl Carli Seal holder Neville Smallacombe Postal address: PO Box 3 Morphett Vale 5162 General meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the women's playing fields, corner Ayliffs Rd & Shepherds Hill Rd Website: Auditor Joe Stacey, 89 Oakley Rd Mclaren Flat The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the editors or of the Southern Districts Car Club (SDCC) committee and no responsibility will be accepted for the same.

3 Presidential Ponderings Hi All, Well, the asp/cut Price Truck Rentals Adelaide Hills Tarmac Rally is over for another year and Michael Clements and his team put together, yet again, a top class event. The podium was dominated by the Superloc Racing Team with Kevin Weeks/ John Allen winning in their AWESOME Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera R, ahead of Andrew Burnard/ Brian Virgo in their Evo 8 Lancer and Roger Patterson/ Paul Whatnell bring their Classic Porsche 911RS home in 3 rd. Some of our club members didn t fare as well, with the Corolla s of Ross and Nadia Kingham and Guy Tyler/ Brendan Warner both getting a bit close to the trees and Ian and Raymond s Porsche having a heavy impact with the Armco. All escaped without serious injury. Unfortunately the WRX of James Rodda/ Marcus Piristi failed to complete the final transport back to Pennys Hill with engine failure. This was made even more disappointing for the team when they found out it turned a comfortable SARC win into a DNF. In the last couple of months we have had the 1 st two JDP days of the year and also the 1 st two Club Khanacross. The 1 st JDP was unfortunately a bit lower on participants than we expected but the 2 nd round had a slightly larger turnout. \ The 1st Khanacross was well attended and Graham VanDerHoek proved that being Clerk of Course doesn t hamper you as a competitor by taking out the win in his trusty VW Beetle ahead of James Rodda s WRX (Hitting bollards costs time, doesn t it James!). In the 2 nd round Michael Clements was up to the challenge and proved he can put on a fantastic performance in whatever car he gets in, no surprise to most of us who know him. We also had the 2 nd asp Mount Alma Mile Hill Climb, a great event with a near maximum field. Despite a few damp moments in Practice, all competition runs were in the dry and most drivers made it through without damage. Congratulations to Tristan Catford on an outstanding time to win the event in his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9, ahead of John Beasley in his Evo 4 and Keir Wilson in his Nissan R35 GTR. An amazing effort by all three had the best 3 times of the weekend set in the podium shootout. Talk about handling the Pressure! Sunday June the 13 th is our round of the SA Autocross Championship at Lanac Park and entries close soon. It is a Day/Night event with competition beginning at 11 am and concluding about 10 pm (Public Holiday Monday). If you are not able to compete I would love to see you out to help with the flags, to learn the timing system or any of the other jobs that we need for the event to run. Remember many hands make light work! We have also purchased a new (to us) John Deere 2250 Tractor to enable us to better maintain Lanac Park as well as be Safer and more comfortable for those operating it. Thanks again to Michael Clements for finding it and organizing its delivery. I m sure Neville and Kevin will be exceedingly grateful. Hope to see you all soon! Jim McGough President

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5 Service Park from Friday night until Sunday afternoon but not quite all the time, there was some sleep time allowed but they did have to move from Penny s Hill Winery to Victor Harbor for the remote service. The service Park officials are to be applauded from Friday night to Sunday evening they were there to ensure that all the timing requirements of rallying were adhered to. Yes they were volunteers who do not get to see the cars competing, from the organisers thank you very much. Competition Saturday 22 nd May Adelaide Hills, southern area Apart from Hindmarsh Tiers, they were either new or new format stages. I recall discussion at many Classic Adelaide meetings of competing over Myponga Dam wall. Michael Clements managed to devise a concept that complied with SA Water requirements and at the same time provide an excellent spectator viewing point and a new challenge for competitors. Saturday s competition was again not good for JDP graduates. After setting a string of fastest stage times, James Rodda found the down side of rallying with a seized engine about 10km from Penny s Hill Winery. It was also the SDCC crew of Ross and Nadia Kingham who activated the first and only FIV call for Saturday when they had a little incident on Hindmarsh Tiers, it was great news to hear that they were uninjured. If you have not yet seen the incident it is available on youtube! Competition Sunday 23 rd May Adelaide Hills, southern area A mixture of old, altered and new provided an interesting day of competition but the JDP nemesis struck again with Guy Tyler also having an off on Gemmels a new stage for this year. Once again Blewitt Springs required FIV intervention but yet again no personal injuries sustained. Clarendon (reversed for this year s tarmac event due to a resident s request) resulted in a number of FIV calls but again no personal injuries sustained. So there is my view of the 2010 asp/cut Price Adelaide Hills Tarmac Rally and the culmination of many, many hours of work for a number of people. Will there be an Adelaide Hills Tarmac Rally for 2011? Well let s just wait and see. From the enthusiasm shown and accolades freely given by competitors at the Awards dinner it is an emphatic YES. There were some things that did work, there were some things that didn t. As organisers we learnt many lessons to apply for an event in the future As I said at one of the many resident s meetings held prior to the event, As long as you make new mistakes you can be forgiven. If you continue to carry on with the same mistakes, you won t. Trevor Palmer Bob Whyatt s CORELLA INSURANCE AGENCIES Home, Motor Vehicle, Trade, Office, Business Income & Travel Insurance Policies arranged. Rockford Financial Services Pty Ltd ABN trading as Corella Insurance Agencies Are Authorised Representatives of: Allianz Australia Insurance Limited, Australian Financial Services Licence No ABN AMP GI Distribution Pty Ltd, Australian Financial Services Licence No ABN QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited, Australia Financial Services Licence No ABN Global Transport & Automotive Insurance Solutions Pty Ltd, Australian Financial Services Licence No ABN Office located 1 st Floor, 115 Carrington Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000 Phone Mobile Fax E - mail bob.whyatt@ampfp.com.au

6 We provide a wide range of tyres & services to meet your needs, just call WISE CHOICE TYRE SERVICE FAX PH WISE CHOICE TYRES & MORE 4 ALDERSHOT ROAD LONSDALE SA 5160 open 6 days The Cone Killer Round 2 at Lanac started out extremely early for my likings, as I am not a morning person, but ended well at the end of the day with a trophy. So far my experiences at Lanac have been very amusing as I always seem to hit a cone or leave an impact on things. I enjoyed the company of the other competitive yet friendly drivers. It was nice to see some young familiar faces out there this round as it brought on my more competitive side. I really appreciate the support and sponsorship that Anne-Marie Pijanka has provided me with and I hope to do better in the upcoming events. Amber Hamdorf ADRacing \ Pictures courtesy of Licensed Autogas Installer Trevor Jones Telephone Main South Road Morphett Vale SA 5162 Licence No 879

7 Rockford Financial Services Pty Ltd ABN FINANCIAL PLANNING ESTATE PLANNING PENSION PLANNING Incorporating Superannuation, Life, Trauma & Disablement Insurances, Salary Packaging, Disability Income Insurance Managed Funds Investments Trusts Annuities Reverse Mortgages Advice is provided by Bob Whyatt, CFP, Dip All, FAFA, and Rockford Financial Services Pty Ltd ABN Authorised Representatives of AMP Financial planning Pty Limited ABN AFS Licence No Level 8, 33 Alfred St Sydney NSW 2000 Australia Office located 1 st Floor, 115 Carrington Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000 Phone Mobile Fax E mail bob.whyatt@ampfp.com.au RIDE IN A RALLY CAR DAY IN SUPPORT OF CANTEEN FOR KIDS CHARITY On Saturday the 8th of May, the first event of its type provided a unique experience for officials/drivers friends, family and sponsors to have the opportunity to ride in their favourite era of rally cars plus meet and greet the drivers in an informal environment. The venue was conducted at Collingrove Hill climb Track with individual rides available at $5 per run; all proceeds from the day were going straight to the Canteen for kid s charity of SA. As this was a CAMS approved event, helmets were required but provided. The only other CAMS requirement was that all passengers were required to wear cotton ankle to neck to wrist clothing plus covered in footwear, leather preferred. Thanks must go to Reg Marratt for organising this event. All the more as Reg has been a passionate supporter of Canteen for Kids for a number of years. From the success of this year s event I am sure that the numbers (and the money raised for Canteen for Kids) will increase significantly over the coming years. Just another example of the generosity of motorsport people to charitable causes. So keep an eye on next year s calendar, you will not want to miss out again. Due to time constraints all people who have elected to receive the SDCC magazine via were sent out notification as soon as possible. To all others on hardcopy post, my apologies, time was against a full magazine. Trevor Palmer

8 Editor s Report Here it is a bi-monthly issue of Southern Comfort for May and June (that is 2 monthly not 2 per month). Apologies for the lateness of the May issue but there were new reasons for this. At the closing date for articles I had two articles to be included. Thank you to the President, Jim McGough and Anne Marie Pijanka who made the effort to put toner on a page. So to make my job easier how about giving your point of view/opinion about your motorsport activities. Your sponsors will welcome the added publicity and you may be able to expand it for future events. Probably I should have also included an article on the recent purchase of the replacement tractor for Lanac Park but with the win in tarmac rally by Kevin Weeks/ John Allen in their AWESOME Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera R you cannot have too many tractor references in a single issue of Southern Comfort. I could have filled the remainder of the magazine with my slant on Southern Districts Car Club events past and present but unfortunately my time was required elsewhere. With this elsewhere being the Safety Plan for the 2010 asp / Cut Price Adelaide Hills Tarmac Rally I spent it where the deadline was more critical. With the status of the event raised to National Championship and the ever increasing requirements from at least one of the councils, the content required in the safety plan was far greater than previous years. It was very pleasing to note that even though the activation of the safety plan was initiated, there were no bodily injuries sustained. You do not know how pleasing it was each time bar one to hear the final report from the responding FIV s to be Code 4 = no injuries, no further action required. Trevor Palmer STOP PRESS STOP PRESS Tarmac Rally tentative date selected The 2011 event is being planned for 27-29th May Obviously this date will need CAMS ratification If you are interested to assist, please contact Michael Clements and offer your services

9 Lanac Park Khanacross 18th April Yes this event was a while ago but as it was an unsolicited event report I consider that it does deserve to be included in this the May-June issue. Well the long awaited day arrived, the debut of the Toyota RA40, the fixed "Deadly" Datsun and the first official event for our new team member Amber Hamdorf. What can I say, but we had a brilliant day - the Datsun ran well after having a new electronic ignition fitted and the SU's finally sorted out (did not have to change one spark plug - Yahoo). So Deadly lived up to her name, still one of the quietest cars out there, and Dylan has noted a better performance and response, although with the changes to the SU's it was again getting use to a touchy throttle and a rear end which if given its way would spend most of its time trying to whip around to the front. The aim of the day for the Toyota RA40 was to give it its first serious shake down, she handled better than I expected, again we have a car with a rear end that wants to lead (maybe if I drive backwards it would be happy). No really the Toyo did far better in the handling than was expected. I thought I may find my spine being shoved through the base of my skull, with the car sitting so low. But we did put on new shockers all round, she did not bottom out once, despite being a bit long in the nose. We also placed an additional foam insert into the driver s seat (no it is not my booster seat so that I can see over the dash). The Toyo shakedown went well with us only losing a front hub cap on the last event. We have some minor adjustments still to go on the newly installed Holley carby, but overall I was rather impressed with its handling, it is so much lighter to steer than "Deadly". The Toyota RA40 also has a second driver, Amber Hamdorf; who was in the SDCC JDP program last year.

10 Amber did well in her first event, and with the transition from driving an automatic in the JDP program to driving the manual Toyota. We took Amber out once we had purchased the Toyo and taught her the basics of driving a manual on the road, her parents had bought her a manual car to drive after coming off her "L's". Amber was a quick student and adapted quickly to the manual. Matt accompanied Amber on the first run, and gave some rather valid tips, Amber also had to adjust to the light backend on the Toyo and the fact she had not driven it since we had done some major work. Fitting new front, rear shockers, changed to a double barrel Holley, new steering tie rod ends and ball joints, new clutch slave cylinder and new road tyres. For Amber each run was an improvement from the last, and by the third run, she emerged from the car with a grin bigger than a Cheshire cat. I would say she started to enjoy the day. The Toyo is slower than "Deadly" Datsun, and only slightly louder, but she is a hoot to drive. The event was brilliant, with a major turn out and the entry officials swamped, I believe there were 38 drivers. There were new cars out and some of the old favourites, the green 510 Datsun, with the blue 510 being temporarily replaced by an interesting orange 510. Graham Van Der Hoek's beetle sounded great and of course he was rather happy with the end result of a new clutch, and the first win for the season. There was a moment of concern, not for a car but the timing equipment with the green Gemini taking a 90 degree turn at the finishing gate to collect a couple of cones and the timing sensor, the sensor and the Gemini went back into service. An outstanding job done by the officials, yet again, with Matt and Neville getting through the large car turn out. A great day had by all - Lanac - just love it... Anne Marie Bob Whyatt s CORELLA INSURANCE AGENCIES Home, Motor Vehicle, Trade, Office, Business Income & Travel Insurance Policies arranged. Rockford Financial Services Pty Ltd ABN trading as Corella Insurance Agencies Are Authorised Representatives of: Allianz Australia Insurance Limited, Australian Financial Services Licence No ABN AMP GI Distribution Pty Ltd, Australian Financial Services Licence No ABN QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited, Australia Financial Services Licence No ABN Global Transport & Automotive Insurance Solutions Pty Ltd, Australian Financial Services Licence No ABN Office located 1 st Floor, 115 Carrington Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000 Phone Mobile Fax E - mail bob.whyatt@ampfp.com.au

11 Social Night Friday 2 nd March Go-Karting at Richmond Pre-registration is required to ensure that the event goes on as calendared. After the successful allocation of team members from last year (random) this will continue this year After my outstanding result from last year, I have been offered a sponsored drive for this event TO NOT TURN UP If you do not understand this statement you obviously were not at last year s go-kart night Registration and licence updating will be from 7.00pm Team selections at 7.30pm and the flag drops at 7.45.pm and the competition along with bragging rights commences Trevor Palmer

12 SA Autocross Championship Sun 13th June State - Lanac Park, Mt Compass Kindly supported by Event Power and Light, this event incorporates Round 2 of the SA Autosport Clubman Series. Spectators are welcome to come and enjoy a day of excitement as competitors tackle the spectacular jumps at Lanac Park. The canteen will be open all day, and a BBQ dinner will be available prior to evening competition. Cost: $135 ($85 Juniors) for early entries, plus an additional $40 for entries received after close of early entries Early entries close: 9:00pm, 4th June 2010 Final entries close: 7:00pm, 9th June 2010 Scrutineering: 8:30am on the day Drivers Briefing: 10:30am Competition- Starts: 11:00am and will conclude under lights at approx 10:30pm

13 Photos by Phil Williams Media & Marketing

14 SDCC General Meeting Minutes Date: 12/05/2010 Topic Detail Action Meeting Opened 8.15 pm (chaired by Jim McGough) Present Apologies Visitors/Guests Previous Minutes Business Arising from Minutes Correspondence In Correspondence Out Membership Editor Report Website report Canteen Report Social State Council SARP Competition Report Jim McGough, Nev Smallacombe, Marc Tillett, Naomi & Adam Tillett, Michael Clements, James Rodda, Trevor Palmer, Flick & Mick, Daryl Power, Graham Van Der Hoek (late), Andrew Admiraal, Shane Groke, Dave Charlton, James Rodda, Kevin Power, John Bell, Howard Ryan, Michael Brennan-Long Christine Smallacombe, Bonnie Mc Gough, Claire Ryan, Andrew Brideson Peter & Toby Cook, Shaun Osbourne Moved Marc Tillett, 2 ndt Trevor Palmer the previous minutes true and correct. Carried. Nil General: RSB Allbiz - printer cartridges State Bank SA Statements General a/c City of Mitcham re Club details CAMS Statement, Road Safety Initiative Survey, Venue operators Shaun Osbourne re track hire of Lanac Park Memberships Scott Schubert, Alex, Sam & Richard Furber Electronic JDP queries Adelaide Hills Tarmac Rally media releases Classic media release Submission for Active Clubs Grant Membership duties to be handed to Trevor Palmer after Adelaide Hills Tarmac Rally No magazine Apart from President s report plus 1 other, no further input. Editor was required fill the remainder of magazine and ran out of time Results Khanacross, Motorkhana Supp Regs for upcoming Autocross Approx $ with part needed for Adelaide Hills Tarmac Rally Sunday breakfast to be cooked by Kevin Power Cure for CF to be invoiced for part payment of cool room used at Mt Alma Next event is go karting at Richmond, date to be advised Proposed changes to club affliation State policy on Come n Try days SARC new sponsor SA rally promotions 50 years of SARC New logo designed Scouts Rally 80 quads and motorbikes in the forest Excels have been approved to run 15 rims for tarmac rally Dog boxes now allowed in N2 E85 fuel agreed in principle David Morgan new CAMS CEO Turbo sealing Course checker approved for SARC Past Events: 18/4 Geoff & Ted s Excellent Adventure 11 entries Won by Howard Ryan Potential for a good event

15 Competition 16/4 Khanacross Report contd 38 entries, 5 juniors, 5 ladies Results 1) Graham VanderHoek 2) James Rodda Short of officials Motorkhana at Big W Heather did very well 8/5 Canteen Fun Day run by Reg Marratt Raised approx $6, rides on the day Khanacross at Tailem Bend cancelled due to double booking Future Events: 18/4 Khanacross CoC Graham Vanderhoek and David Charlton Timing officials needed to be trained on timing programme 21/5 23/5 AHTR 67 entries James Rodda and Guy Tyler as JDP Graduates have accepted free entry to Sunday Finishers medallions to be awarded Team entries may be considered for future events Scrutineering at Cut-Price Truck Rentals on Wed 19/5 13/6 Autocross Day/night from 11:00am to 10:00pm Khana Panel Monarto no longer available Super khana New type of event, run successfully in WA Invitation event at Tailem Bend on 5 th June Aust Motorkhana Championships Sat 23 rd Oct at Bendigo Public Relations AHTR Articles in Adelaide Hills Weekender Courier Victor Harbor Times Club notes submitted to Advertiser Facebook James has 140 friends AHTR has 46 friends Lanac Park Working Bee Sun 21/04 was poorly attended 2 possible replacement tractors has been identified, may need further investigation. Likely that John Deere JD 2250 will be seriously considered A/C, cab with rollover protection Treasurer s $28.45 David Charlton batteries and battery tester Report $ CAMS - track licence $ CAMS - Autocross permit Adam Internet - Internet domain name $34.95 Neville Smallacombe diesel Moved John Bell/Trevor Palmer Carried JDP Spaces in afternoon session, currently total, 14 morning, 12 afternoon Invitations sent to schools in the area Concern re instructors Warren (lemon car) is booked for Saturday Rally Reports Tarmac Rally entries opened on Mon 8/03 General Business Meeting closed Shaun Osbourne spoke on details of his track hire 2 short days 4 hrs per day Date ARC weekend Proposed Adam Tillett/Howard Ryan That Shaun Osbourne be permitted to hire Lanac Park Carried 10:16pm Next Meeting General: 14 /06/10 Committee:26 /05/ 10 at Marc Tillett s