Upcoming WA Motorsport Events (2007) - MINI2

Dave Elliott · #1 (**permalink**) Mar 1st, 2007, 04:38 AM

Hi All,

Perhaps a moderator could make this a sticky ?

Anyhow, I thought it about time that a thread be started for WA Motorsport events that are suitable for your road-going MINI.

I have attached a calendar that was produced by a friend of mine (thanks Duane). He has collated all the (lets call them) clubsport events from various sources. These are events that you can compete in a MINI with little or no modifications: the same car you drive every day.

For speed events (sprints, hillclimbs) you'll need a CAMS 2S licence; for motorkhanas and other non-speed events, you just need a CAMS 2NS licence (the equivalent AASA licence may be required for some events).

Hope to see some MINIs shake up things here in WA

Cheers,

Dave

Dave Elliott · #2 (**permalink**) Mar 1st, 2007, 04:50 AM

Hi All,

Thought you might be interested in an event run by the club that I'm involved in (Mini Car Club of WA).

It's our annual Beginners Motorkhana where drivers can experience what motorkhanas are all about at a non-competitive event.

A number of different types of Motorkhana "tests" will be set up and "experts" will be on hand to give some tuition and advice.

Details:

Sunday, March 18
AHG Driving Centre

Please PM me for more info.

Cheers,

Dave

Dave Elliott · #3 (**permalink**) Mar 23rd, 2007, 04:52 AM

Hi All,

The Mini Car Club Beginners Motorkhana was a huge success, attracting a number of new competitors, including many juniors.

BTW, Motorkhanas are the only form of "car based" motorsport in Australia that allow drivers as young as 12 to compete.

Two MINIs were entered:

Lisa Bruce 01 MC

Dave Elliott 02 MCS

Both MINIs did very well, although my handbrake wasn't as effective as I would have liked.

Cheers,

Dave

Dave Elliott · #4 (**permalink**) Mar 16th, 2009, 02:01 AM

Hi,

Firstly, apologies for not keeping this sticky up to date. Despite my intentions at the time I did not run my MCS in the State Motorkhanas or any motorsport event for that matter. I was kindly given a drive in another vehicle for the motorkhanas and home renovations put pay to other events.

Anyhow, something else has come up that MINI drivers in WA might be interested in.

The Forrest Rally which is West Australian’s round of the Australian Rally Championship is being held in Busselton and surrounding areas on April 3, 4 & 5.

The organisers have kindly invited all WA Mini club to participate in the support program for the event. This will involve Minis running on the sealed super special stage on the Busselton foreshore:

Friday evening (3rd April): Demo laps with groups of three Minis driving nose to tail to give an "Italian Job" slant. There will also be a parade laps with all Minis in attendance just prior to the rally cars running on the special stage. Entry to both these events is free. Post back or PM me for more details.

Saturday (4th April): Minis are invited to enter a sprint to be held on the special stage circuit. $110 entry and a CAMS licence is required. Again, post back or PM me for more details.

Currently there are a good number of classic Minis attending, but only one (my MCS) MINI. It would be great if more MINIs could participate.

It should be a great weekend:
Cruise to Busselton on Friday afternoon
Chance to drive "briskly" around ARC special stage
Be part of the parade lap
View ARC special stage
Option to view forest stages.

Cheers,

Dave

Mike Clarke · #5 (**permalink**) Mar 16th, 2009, 08:56 AM

Hi Dave, I've sent this around to all clubMINI members, hopefully you will get some takers.

Dave Elliott · #6 (**permalink**) Mar 17th, 2009, 04:53 AM

Hi,

Thanks again to Duane for compiling another calendar that combines all the events open to road going cars.

Speed events (sprints & hillclimbs) require the car to be fitted with a 1kg fire extinguisher and the driver will need to wear a helmet. A CAMS 2S licence is also required.

All other events just require a road safe car and a CAMS 2NS licence.

Cheers,

Dave