RACING NEWS November 2017 Newsletter of the Gippsland Go-Kart Club Inc. Reg A3138F Registered by the Australia Post Publication No. PP349712/00012
Hello members, friends & visitors and welcome to the November 2017 edition of the Gippsland Go Kart Clubs newsletter, Our last month of club day racing is upon us with only November left to complete for the year, hopefully the weather plays its part and we have another great day of warm weather & hot racing. The months of October and November so far have seen quite a few races held with many Gippsland members travelling to take part, November has plenty of away racing still to complete as well as the Victorian state cup to be held at Swan Hill kart club the first weekend of December. Well done to all Gippsland members who travelled to race. All results of Gippsland drivers can be found below. Don t forget, our monthly meetings are held the 2 nd Tuesday of the month (exact date is in the club minutes from last meeting found in the newsletter) All members are welcome to come along & see how the club is running & also have a say if they have any ideas. A quick shout out to all the officials who help make Gippsland go kart club the great club it is, without these ladies & gentlemen being there on the day we wouldn t go racing The Gippsland go kart club has a great family atmosphere & welcomes all new & old members to its race days & general meetings, all are welcome & remember if you know any new perspective members pass the word along & invite them to attend a race day & feel the fun atmosphere for themselves. November s club day is Sunday 29 th The Gippsland Go Kart Club recommends the services and products of our sponsors. Club such as ours cannot exist without the support and assistance of our sponsors. All numbers and contact details either listed on this newsletter or are displayed around our track, check them out and give them a call, let them know where you come from! Support your sponsors that support our club!!!!
President s Report. President s Report. Hello All The October Club Day was an enjoyable day with some good racing and a taste of some warmer weather. We all still need to encourage more drivers down new or old members to enhance the raceday experience. ANOTHER: - note to Travelling Karter s:-when travelling away racing or officiating at other club s I would always remember that I was representing our club to the wider Go Karting Association. I would like to remind our members that I and the club still holds this view and anyone reported breaching our values will be invited for a formal chat. So enjoy yourselves when away, be a club, look out for each other because all the time, effort and expense can amount to zero very quickly. Please read this and take it in as I will be dealing with some members on this matter!!! The club AGM was held at a new time and Saturday afternoon at 3:00pm and was the same people attending and putting their hand up. Filling positions for committee and officials is required for the club to operate and for you to go racing. So if you are interested ask someone so that we can put you in the right direction for information. The Gippsland Go Kart Club 35 th Year Reunion has been put on hold, so as to complete the member database which is in a rebuild phase and it was identified early that these kinds of events will require more members support and participation. Again, be part of this great club and get involved!!! See you all November Club Day Yours in Racing. Richo
November 18/19 Kingston Cup Oakleigh 26 Club Day December 1/2/3 Vic State Cup Swan Hill 9 Karting Victoria Presentations Melbourne Taylors Lakes
Hi Members, don t forget to support our sponsors when you can, below are just a few of them, should you wish to know who all the club Sponsors are, there is a list on the wall in the club rooms.
GIPPSLAND GO KART CLUB CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER. End of year break up dinner Venue: Clubrooms Time: Sit down 1pm. Date: 10 th December, 2017. Cost: Adults $25.00. Teens: $15.00. 6 13 years. $10.00. and Children under 6 FREE. Members can you please let Anita know on 0407 74 3870, the number of tickets you require you can also tell her at the November Club day weekend. Kelsee would like to know numbers no later than 5 th December for catering purposes. Thank you. Please try & come along as these days are a great way to relax after a fun filled year of racing, a great time is to be had as people recount there enjoyable racing year.
Race Results from our October Club Race Day. Well done to all the drivers who competed on the club day.
Below are the results of Gippsland go kart club members who competed away, Alessi Renault Gold Rush, Albury/Wodonga kart club KA4 Junior Heavy: Riley Jabke: Qualifying 2 nd, Heat 1 2 nd, Heat 2 1 st, Heat 3 1 st, Final 2 nd TAG 125 Light Curt Sera: Qualifying 1 st, Heat 1 1 st, Heat 2 1 st, Heat 3 1 st, Final 1 st TAG 125 Restricted Medium, Travis Chapman: Qualifying 1 st, Heat 1 1 st Heat 2 1 st, Heat 3 1 st, Final 1 st KA3 Senior Light Ben Chapman: Qualifying 2 nd, Heat 1 2 nd Heat 2 2 nd, Heat 3 2 nd, Final 2 nd Golden Power Series Round 6, Eastern Lions kart club. (Pucka) TAG 125 Restricted Mudium: Layne Siekman: Qualifying 9 th, Heat 1 9 th, Heat 2 8 th, Heat 3 7 th, Prefinal 6 th, Final 9 th Cadet 9: Cody Boys: Ryan Wyhoon: Qualifying 7 th, Heat 1 6 th, Heat 2 6 th, Heat 3 6 th, Prefinal 7 th, Final 7 th Qualifying 8 th, Heat 1 8 th, Heat 2 8 th, Heat 3 7 th, Prefinal 6 th, Final 8 th KA3 Senior Light: Michael bantick: Qualifying 12 th, Heat 1 4 th, Heat 2 7 th, Heat 3 6 th, Prefinal 6 th, Final 8 th Christian Viggiano: Qualifying 16 th, Heat 1 DNF, Heat 2 DNF, Heat 3 12 th, Prefinal 14 th, Final 14 th Ben Chapman: Qualifying 15 th, Heat 1 10 th, Heat 2 11 th, Heat 3 DNF, Prefinal DNS, FinalDNS
KA3 Senior Medium: Ryan Aitken: Qualifying 2 nd, Heat 1 2 nd, Heat 2 2 nd, Heat 3 2 nd, Prefinal 2 nd, Final 3 rd Tag 125 Restricted Heavy: Travis Chapman: Qualifying 7 th, Heat 1 5 th, Heat 2 7 th, Heat 3 4 th, Prefinal 8 th, Final 7 th KA3 Junior: Samuel Downing: Bailey Collins: Qualifying 2 nd, Heat 1 1 st, Heat 2 1 st, Heat 3 1 st, Prefinal 1 st, Final 1 st Qualifying 7 th, Heat 1 6 th, Heat 2 DNF, Heat 3 7 th, Prefinal 6 th, Final 6 th Cadet 12: Owen Kemp: Harrison Martin: Qualifying 3 rd, Heat 1 2 nd, Heat 2 1 st, Heat 3 1 st, Prefinal 6 th, Final DNF Qualifying 21 st, Heat 1 DNF, Heat 2 21 st, Heat 3 19 th, Prefinal 17 th, Final 17 th Tag 125 Light: Rhys Kemp: Qualifying 2 nd, Heat 1 2 nd, Heat 2 2 nd, Heat 3 2 nd, Prefinal 2 nd, Final DNF TAG 125 Heavy: Ryan Aitken: Qualifying 4 th, Heat 1 4 th, Heat 2 5 th, Heat 3 2 nd, Prefinal 5 th, Final 1 st KA4 Junior Light: Bailey Collins: Qualifying 4 th, Heat 1 4 th, Heat 2 2 nd, Heat 3 5 th, Prefinal 2 nd, Final 2 nd TAG 125 masters: Geoff Wyhoon: Qualifying 2 nd, Heat 1 3 rd, Heat 2 3 rd, Heat 3 2 nd, Prefinal 3 rd, Final 3 rd KA3 Junior: Bodhi Bright: Zane Bright: Qualifying 4 th, Heat 1 10 th, Heat 2 11 th, Heat 3 4 th, Prefinal 4 th, Final 3 rd Qualifying 7 th, Heat 1 6 th, Heat 2 6 th, Heat 3 14 th, Prefinal DNF, Final 7 th
Ben Moss: Billy Bishop: Riley Jabke: Qualifying 11 th, Heat 1 7 th, Heat 2 15 th, Heat 3 12 th, Prefinal 8 th, Final 10 th Qualifying 14 th, Heat 1 5 th, Heat 2 8 th, Heat 3 16 th, Prefinal DNF, Final 13 th Qualifying 9 th, Heat 1 4 th, Heat 2 7 th, Heat 3 17 th, Prefinal DNF, Final 8 th Nathan Higginson: Qualifying 18 th, Heat 1 14 th, Heat 2 17 th, Heat 3 15 th, Prefinal 13 th, Final DNF Geelong Junior Challenge KA4 Junior Heavy C & D grade Riley Jabke: Qualifying 9 th, Heat 1 10 th, Heat 2 4 th, Heat 3 3 rd, Final 3 rd KA# Junior Rhys Kemp: Qualifying 9 th, Heat 1 9 th, Heat 2 10 th, Heat 3 DNS, Final DNS Kingston cup Oakleigh KA4 Junior Heavy Ben Moss: Riley Jabke: Qualifying 3 rd, Heat 1 2 nd, Heat 2 4 th, Final 3 rd Qualifying 6 th, Heat 1 DNF, Heat 2 5 th, Final DSQ Tag 125 Restricted Medium: Layne Siekman Qualifying 2 rd, Heat 1 2 nd, Heat 2 2 nd, Final 2 nd Congratulations on representing the Gippsland Go kart club to all the drivers.
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For Sale Wright Mercury with X30 Ready to race in TAG or TAG restricted 40mm axle Alfano Trolley Dunlop DFM tires $3300 ono Call Grant 0412 051 886 Gippsland Go Kart Club Inc. General Meeting. 10/10/2017. The general meeting of the Gippsland Go-Karts was held at our clubrooms, on Wednesday 8 th November 2017 and was declared opened at 7.05 pm by President Peter Richards. Present: Anita & Barry Stratton, Tony Correa, Geoff Medew Glenn Wall, Lorraine & Peter Aitken, Lynda & Peter Richards, Graeme & Jeanette Monds, Phil Lane, & Ross Miller Apologies: Russell Frost, David Bishoff.
New Members: NIL Minutes from last Meeting. The minutes from the last meeting were read by members present, Moved by Lorraine Aitken and second by Geoff Medew that they be true and correct. Business Arising : NIL Treasurers Report: The treasurer gave his report and the members read it, We are a bit down but holding our own. But a lot of clubs are in the same position. Phil told members present that the membership and race entry fees will remain the same as 2017. Below is the list of prices for 2018. Membership: Membership -- Family $120.00 Membership -- Senior $ 95.00 Membership -- Junior $ 75.00 Membership -- Social $ 35.00 Race Fees: Entry Fee -- Senior $ 50.00 Entry Fee -- Junior $ 30.00 Entry Fee 2 nd Entry. $ 25.00 The treasurers report was moved by Graeme Monds and second by Ross Miller. Thank you Phil for your thorough report. Delegates Report: The delegates report was given by Phil Lane to all members present. There was not much to report. Spoke about the 2018 Calendar. Criteria for opens at some clubs. 30 kart grid. Must have extra computers for stewards, a second steward s room, parking and volunteers. State President/ Executive Commissioner: NIL
State Tech. Coordinator. NIL State Steward Coordinator: NIL Could all clubs have their club stewards complete the steward s report correctly for all club days. Many reports are coming back with not listed timing. starter etc in the report. All clubs are to ensure that their accredited officials and also other volunteers have their working with children s check ASAP. All accredited officials are to send their numbers and expiry date so that it can be registered against their official licence. State Scrutineering Coordinator: NIL State Track Inspector: - NIL General Business: Correspondence In. Members present asked about certain correspondence, that correspondence was read out. Correspondence was moved by Geoff Medew and second by Tony Correa. General Business: Geoff Medew: asked about the C & D grades. How we went with it this year. Numbers were down there was a discussion about this topic. There will be more discussions about this in due time. You will be kept informed. Lynda Richards: How can we get more volunteers, e.g. Stewards, Lap Scoring. This item was asked in the last newsletters. Members: We need some help. We would like some extra stewards in case someone is away. Any member interested in helping to be steward or official on our club days. To be a grade 4 steward you have to go to the steward s school which is arranged for you. Any members who might be interested and want to know more about it see, Glenn, Graeme. Phil, Russell or Andrew I am sure they will explain the details to you. Please think about it, Thank You. A discussion on all weekend racing. And final of Power Series. Reembursements: Phil bought it up that any of our members who are going to training schools, that the person can be re-emburst for travel. You only have to see Phil about it.
Peter Richards: Tyres, getting rid of some of the old ones. Honour Board: Graeme to see sign writer Flag point lights: Next Year. Reunion not a go this year, Hopefully next year a lot of planning has to be done, it will be a long search for information. (If anyone has any old information about the early stages of our club and personnel who were members, please give it to Peter Richards) Photocopier: Hopefully coming on Friday. Phil looking into this matter. Sponsorships: Tony Correa is doing this. Keys: When a member joins they are charged $100.00. When and if the member leaves he is refunded $50.00, but if the key is lost you get nothing. Road Sign: Peter Richards in looking into this, as he has been for many months. Getting on to one department then another. He will get the results. Members: Please read about the Christmas breakup. It was decided at the last meeting that we would have a Beach theme. Gentlemen get your fancy beach shirts out. It will be a lot of fun. No cars allowed in the pits at any time. They have to be unhooked and put in another area. Karting Australia rule. Please obey this rule. Members are not allowed to loan out their gates keys or any keys to anyone. Members: If you want to renew your license, you have to do your member- ship first. If you wish to race on a race weekend and your license is due for renewal, you must have your license done with Lorraine by the Wednesday before the race meeting, as they have to have all information about your licence on the computer by late Wednesday night. For any more information see Lorraine or give her a ring.
Personnel for Race meeting 26 th November, 2017 Clerk of Course. Andrew Broadbent Stewards. Phil Lane, Glenn Wall, Russell Frost Ass. C/Course: Graeme Monds. Lap Scorers; Lorraine Aitken, Kaylene Chapman. Scales. Jeanette Monds Light Operator: Lynda Richards Grid Marshall. Starter: Announcer: Scrutineer: First Aide: Rob Bumpstead Peter Richards. Geoff Medew. Tony Correa. Dean McCort. (John on holidays) If any of the above personnel cannot do the allocated job they are named for, could they please ring Anita on 51 74 3870 or 0407 74 3870 before 22 nd November. 2017. Thank you. Meeting closed 9.15pm. This is our last Tuesday night meeting for 2017, You will be informed when the first one is on in 2018. Hopefully we will see more in attendance. Gippsland Go Kart Club Inc. Annual General Meeting. 28 th October, 2017 The Annual General Meeting of the Gippsland Go-Karts was held at our clubrooms, on Saturday 28 th October, 2017 and was declared opened at 3.00 pm by President Peter Richards.
Present: Anita & Barry Stratton, Graeme & Jeanette Monds, Russell Frost, Phil Lane, Tony Correa, Geoff Medew, Peter & Lynda Richards, Glenn Wall. Kevin James, Mark Wicks, & Brian Milkins. Apologies: Lorraine & Peter Aitken, Ross Miller, Grant Wicks. New Members: NIL. Minutes from last Meeting. The minutes from the 2016 AGM were read by members present, Moved by and second by that they be true and correct. Treasurers Report: Phil produced his annual treasurers report to the members present. Phil was happy the way things have been going. Phil got the members present to read his report, and he explained how we have been going. Club days: There has over the last 12 months, we have been holding our own which is good to see. Membership numbers: Our members are starting to get a bit better, hopefully we will get more, new members and some former members returning which will be good. We have to have the members so that our delegates have the votes. At the moment we are allowed 2 votes, so we need to keep them. Phil reported that he is not putting up the fees for the coming year, they will be the same as last year Listed below are the pricing for membership and entry fees for 2018 which commences on 1 st January. Membership: Membership -- Family. $120.00 Membership -- Senior. $ 95.00 Membership -- Junior $ 75.00 Membership -- Social. $ 35.00
Race Fees: Race Entry -- Senior $ 50.00 Race Entry -- Junior. $ 30.00 Race Entry 2 nd Entry. $ 25.00 The treasurers report was moved by Graeme Monds and second by Ross Miller. Thank you Phil for a greatly explained and thorough report. At this time in proceedings the President Peter Richards invited Geoff Medew would he please come forward and conduct the upcoming elections. Geoff welcomed everyone to our annual AGM, and he now declared all positions vacant, and declared elections ready to commence. Below are the results of the elections: President: Peter Richards. Elected unopposed. Accepted Vice President: Ross Miller. Elected unopposed. Accepted. Secretary: Anita Stratton. Elected unopposed. Accepted. Treasurer: Phil Lane. Elected unopposed. Accepted. Race Secretary: Lorraine Aitken. Elected unopposed. Licence/Membership: Jade Correa. Elected unopposed. Accepted Secretary: Committee: Anita Stratton Nominated Tony Correa Peter Richards Second Tony Correa.
Glenn Wall Nominated Russell Frost Anita Stratton Second Russell Frost Russell Frost. Nominated Kelsee Correa Lynda Richards Second Kelsee Correa Lynda Richards Nominated Mitchell Correa Peter Richards Second Mitchell Correa. All the above on the committee accepted their positions. Thank you. Track Inspector/s: Russell Frost Nominated Tony Correa Peter Richards Second Tony Correa Graeme Monds Nominated Geoff Medew Peter Richards Second Geoff Medew Thank you both Tony and Geoff accepting their positions. VKA. Delegate: Glenn Wall Nominated Russell Frost. Phil Lane Second Russell Frost. Thank you Russell accepting to be our KV. Delegate. VKA. Co-Delegates: Peter Richards Nominated Andrew Broadbent Graeme Monds Second. Andrew Broadbent Thank you Andrew for accepting to be our KV, Co Delegate Publicity: Face Book Mark Wicks Nominated Grant Wicks. and photos: Peter Richards Second Grant Wicks.
Anita Stratton Nominated Curt Sera Geoff Medew Second Curt Sera. Peter Richards Nominated Steve Dansie Geoff Medew Second Steve Dansie Thank you to Grant, Curt and Steve for being our publicity and face book officers. Grievance Officer: All members present nominated Kevin James. Kevin Accepted Duty of Care: There is a new position for duty of care, and it takes 4 hours training. At the present time we are waiting on conformation. It comes under M.P.I.O. Will let everyone know when that has been sorted out. Been told so many things Phil is just waiting to see what is happening. Public Officer: Anita Stratton. (Club Secretary) Canteen: Russell Frost Nominated Kelsee Correa Kelsee accepted the position. Thank you. Peter Richards Second Kelsee Correa Newsletter: Peter Richards Nominated Shannon Bright Anita Stratton Second Shannon Bright. Shannon agreed to be our newsletter editor, Thank you. Sponsors: Peter Richards Nominated Tony Correa. Brian Milkins Second Tony Correa. Tony was elected unopposed, and accepted the position. Thank you President Peter Richards:
Thank you to everyone who have accepted positions for 2017/2018, and a big Thank You to all the outgoing people for a great job they have done. Your service to the club was greatly appreciated. Meeting closed 4.30pm COMMITTEE MEMBERS President Peter Richards 51661655/0408542126 Vice President Ross Miller 0407 982184 Secretary Anita Stratton 51743870/0407743870 Treasurer Phil Lane 0408346849 Race Secretary Lorraine Aitken 0417302023 Licence Secretary Jade Correa VKA Delegate Russell Frost 97397109/0412321135 VKA Co Delegate Andrew Broadbent Committee Tony Correa 0402903400 Russell Frost 97397109/0412321135 Kelsee Correa Mitchell Correa Track Inspector Tony Correa 0402903400 Geoff Medew 51342267/0413443122 Grievance Officer Kevin James 51653356 Duty of Care TBA
Public Officer Anita Stratton 51743870/0407743870 Publicity Officer Curt Sera Grant Wicks 0412051886 Steve Dansie Canteen Kelsee Correa 0411727027 https://www.facebook.com/gippsland-go-kart-club-575432429222799/?fref=ts The Gippsland Go Kart Club inc. on behalf of all contributors and advertisers disclaim any liability for any statements or representations contained within this newsletter. We will not be responsible for any loss or damage incurred as a result of any items printed or omitted from this publication