NORTHERN TERRITORY FORMULA 500 ASSOC. INC. IN CONJUNCTION WITH ARUNGA PARK SPEEDWAY, ALICE SPRINGS, PRESENT THE COUNTRY HEALTH STORE 2010 AUSTRALIAN FORMULA 500 TITLE HOST CLUB/STATE ASS; PROMOTER; NT Formula 500 Assoc. Inc. Arunga Park Speedway Alice Springs The promoter reserves the right to amend or cancel any event should circumstances, in the opinion of the promoter warrant it. DATE; 2 nd, 3 rd & 4 th April 2010 RAINED OUT DATE; 5 th & 6 th April 2010 VENUE; Arunga Park Speedway, Herbert Heritage Drive, North Stuart Highway, PO Box 791, Alice Springs, NT 0870. Mobile: 0409530230 Gates open 1.00pm Saturday 2.00pm Sunday Pit evacuation at 6.00pm TRACK DESCRIPTION; CHIEF STEWARD; ASSISTANT STEWARD; 400m long on the pole, 16m wide Track composition - 90%dirt / 10%clay TBA TBA ENTRIES; Close on the 4 th of March 2010 Address: NT F500 ASSOC. INC. PO Box 5241 Alice Springs NT 0871 No entry will be accepted unless accompanied by the requested fee. Entry fees are non refundable. No cash please. All cheques & money orders are to be made payable to the NT500 Assoc. Inc. (Please enclose a stamped/self addressed envelope for confirmation of entry) Contact: Shorty Maclean on 08 8952 0780 or 0429 011 656. ENTRY FEE; Entry fee $100.00 Plus Transponder hire of $20.00 if applicable LATE ENTRY; $200.00 Late nominations will start at the rear of the field in all heats. PIT ENTRY FEE; ELIGIBILITY; ENGINE STARTS; Drivers who have entered will be permitted entry to the pits for free plus two crew members free also. Non NASR $50.00 per night Drivers must be holders of a current NASR racing licence and have a current Formula 500 s Australia Rule/Log Book and produce on demand. All drivers when in car must have on race suit & helmet for engine starts. 1
LAP SCORING NUMBER PLEASE ENSURE YOUR LAP SCORING NUMBER IS AS PER RULE BOOK, Number must be clearly visible & easily read. Lap scoring number to be positioned on the upper rear most corner of the aerofoil on the inside of the left hand panel, white number on solid black background. (no State initials, no fancy numbers) CONTROL; TOW MONEY; HEAT POINTS; Conducted under the rules & regulations of the Formula 500 s Australia Assoc. Inc. and these supplementary regulations as listed. Nil As per the F500 s Australian rule book. FINAL; Top point scorers in the heats to 16 th place go directly to the final. The highest point scorer in the heats shall be allocated to the pole, plus 4 cars that transfer from the B main, go to the last 4 positions in Final. Position on the grid in the finals, in the event of tied points a ballot will be held to be done by officials. If 16 th position is tied, all those on that number of points will go into the final. If current Australia 1 does not qualify he/she may start at the rear of the Australian Final (as per rule book). B Main C Main Maximum of 16 cars. Plus the 4 cars that transfer from the C Main Maximum of 20 cars. 4 cars to transfer to B Main. LAPS FINAL; HEATS; B & C Main; 25 Laps 12 Laps 15 Laps TRANSPONDERS and RACECEIVERS Electronic timing (transponders) and raceceivers will be used and all cars must have them fitted in order to race. Drivers are responsible for providing their own raceceiver and ear piece. ALL DRIVERS ARE TO HAVE THEIR OWN RACECEIVER. Transponders used will be AMB TranX 260 transponders. Drivers who hire transponders will be responsible for lost or damaged transponders or any transponder not returned. Transponders are available for hire $20.00 for the weekend including practice. Drivers who own their own transponder are responsible for ensuring they are charged prior to the race meeting. Any car not having a working transponder will not be lap scored. Transponders are to be mounted to cars in accordance with rule 22 (Formula 500 Specifications). Any car crossing the start finish line under the pole line may not be lap scored. The transponder loop will be considered to be the start finish line. GRID POSITIONS; When heats have starters missing after the commencement of the meeting, the grid will not be amended but drivers move forward & take its place, once on the track. ENGINES; The first five place getters must present their cars for impounding immediately at completion of final. Engine measuring will be done on the first three place getters. NB: ASSISTANCE FOR REPAIRS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST 2
PRIZE MONEY: FINAL 1 ST..$2000.00 2 ND...$1500.00 3 RD...$1000.00 4 TH...$ 750.00 5 TH...$ 500.00 6 TH...$ 250.00 All other A main starters or finishers $ 100.00 B Main 5 TH..$ 75.00 6 TH..$ 50.00 7 TH..$ 30.00 HEATS 1 ST...$ 80.00 2 ND...$ 60.00 3 RD..$ 40.00 4 TH..$ 20.00 Prize money (GST Inclusive) will be paid in cash after confirmation of final. Trophies and sashes for 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th places in final. Trophy for Best Presented Car & Crew. Mementos to all competitors. SCRUTINEERING AND PRACTICE FRIDAY 2 ND APRIL 2010 Sign in at 1.00pm Scrutineering commences at 1.15pm 5.00pm Practice commences at 5.30pm 8.00pm Drivers briefing 5.15pm FORMAT and TIMINGS Saturday 3 rd April & Sunday 4 th April 2009 Scrutineering: 3.00pm till 6.00pm DRIVERS MUST SIGN IN at scrutineering by 3.00pm Drivers briefing: If required 6.30pm Race commences: 7.00pm NOTE: Each driver will get one heat race and either an A, B or C main final etc. on the second night. FUEL: NO FUEL WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE TRACK. RANDOM BREATH & DRUG TESTING; Will be carried out for drivers and crews. You will need to have with you: your car, your licence, your rule/log book, race suit, boots, balaclava, helmet, gloves, neck restraint, raceceivers. 3
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS The draw will be done after close of nominations & printed in the race program. The AGM will be held at: Gillen Club, Milner Road, Alice Springs. Phone: 08 89523749 Date: 5 th of April 2010 Starting: 10.00am sharp Lunch will be provided for the Australian Executive & 2 delegates from each state or territory. 4
ENTRY FORM AUSTRALIAN FORMULA 500 SPEEDWAY CHAMPIONSHIP 3 rd & 4 th April 2010 ARUNGA PARK SPEEDWAY NT Australian Formula 500 Speedway Title OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM ENTRY FEE: $100.00 Plus transponder hire of $20.00 if applicable Late Entry Fee $200.00 (plus transponder hire) and ROF (not refundable) (Entries Close 4 th March 2010) It is your responsibility to ensure your entry arrives safely and by the closing date. Please allow 7 days for postage. Drivers Name:. Car No: Address: Postcode:.. Log Book No:. Licence No:.VIN No: Phone No:. Mobile No:.Transponder No:.. Length of transporter: Hobby If yes (tick) / If claiming your racing activities through your ABN please quote your ABN:. Event will be run under the rules of the Formula 500 s Australia Association, Current Rule/Log Book July 2009 I/We declared that I/We have read & understood the Supplementary Regulation issued for the meeting, and agree to be bound by them and the provisions of the Formula 500 s Australia Ass Racing Rules & Regulations & Specifications. I/We acknowledge & agree as a condition of entry that neither the Formula 500 s Australia Ass Inc., the promoters nor the host club shall be under any liability incurred by my/our death or any bodily injury, loss or damage, which may be sustained or incurred by me/us, as a result of participation in or being present at the event, except in regards to any rights I may have arising under the Trade Practices Act 1974. I/We acknowledge that motor sport is dangerous & that accidents causing death, bodily injury, disability & property damage can & do happen. Date:... Drivers Signature:.. Owner:. Disclaimer and Consent Statement for persons under 18 years of age. Parent/Guardian consent persons under 18 years. I..of (address).. am the parent/guardian*...of the above named. ( the minor ) who is under 18 years old. I have read this document and understand its contents, including the exclusion of liability and assumption of risk, and have explained the contents to the minor. I consent to the minor attending/participating in the event at his/her own risk. Signed Parent/Guardian*. Date:.. *Delete whichever does not apply Please return this section with the payment sheet, publicity sheet, dinner request & stamped self addressed envelope to: SECRETARY NT FORMULA 500 ASSOC. INC. PO BOX 5241 ALICE SPRINGS NT 0871 5
2010 AUSTRALIAN FORMULA 500 SPEEDWAY CHAMPIONSHIP PUBLICITY SHEET (DRIVERS PLEASE FILL IN & RETURN SO THAT COMMENTATORS KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT YOU) CAR NO: HOME STATE:. DRIVERS NAME:... AGE: MARITAL STATUS:.CHILDREN: NUMBER OF YEARS COMPETING:.. CLUB/STATE ASSOCIATION:. ENGINE:.. CHASSIS:. NUMBER OF AUSTRALIAN TITLES COMPETED IN:.. TITLES HELD:..... PREVIOUS POSITIONS HELD IN AUSTRALIAN TITLES... SPONSORS:. PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY AS OTHERS WILL HAVE TO READ THIS CAN YOU PLEASE SEND A RACING PHOTO OR ONE OF YOU WITH YOUR CAR FOR PROMOTIONAL USE or email it to (email address TBA) 6