2007 Dutton Rally Series

[Snowman]

The 1st round of the Dutton Rally Series is approaching and I was wondering who from here (if anyone) is doing the different Dutton Rounds this year or even competing in the National series.

I'll be doing 3 of the events which is enough to qualify for the National Championship although I'll only be doing 2 of them in the GT-R (if I can get it running again) and the third in one of those pesky EVO's.

I'll start some lists to see who is going where. I presume Russ is doing at least the 3 eastern ones this year?

QLD - 23-25 Feb

gaint/Mark (R32 GTR that will be avoiding water barriers )

NSW - 25-27 May

gaint/Mark (R32 GTR as defending NSW champions)

WA - 27-29 July

Snowman/Darkside (EVO 8MR)

VIC - 31 Aug - 2 Sept

Snowman/Darkside (R34 GTR)

Scotsman/Adz (R33 GTR)

Targa/Base Junky (R34 GTR)

Bel180/R32Big Boy (180sx)

[Roy]

Due to budget contraints the light at the end of the tunnel has been switched off

Why not do QLD, isnt it meant to be one of the quicker events. Should suit the GTR more then Vic

[Snowman]

NSW is supposed to be the most suited to GT-R's.

Plus QLD is next month and my car is far from Dutton ready.

Having said that IF I'd had the coin I'd be doing all 4.

[Husky33]

I'd love to enter this year.

Car is nothing special but if i can get the funds together i'm defintately in

How long does it usually take to fill up th entry for the Vic round?

[Belsil80]

Ill be doing Vic, Jarrods co-driving my car. Ive heard a few people mention that they will be doing vic this year, should be good.

[Snowman]

Good stuff Ryan. I'm sure you and Juz can go head to head again as I'm sure she'll be there.

I've updated the post with everyone from Vic I've heard coming from here. It might actually fill up quite fast as there is a big list from the EVO guys for Vic as well.

[Bobjones]

EVO Cam will be doing the 3 East Coast ones and I will be there as crew.

Hope to see some decent machinery out (yes I drive a skyline...), with imports smoking the Aussie "muscle"...

I have to agree its DAMN expensive...

My meals are $390 per event (yes per event per person...)

[GUN_METAL_GTR32]

HAY ID LOVE TO DO IT

COULD SOME ONE WRITE A SMALL LIST OF THE STUFF THAT I WOULD NEED FOR IT AND THE PRICES FOR LIKE ENTRY AND WHAT EVER

I HAVE A MILD 32 GTR BUT LOSE LICENCE SOON AND GONNA TURN IT INOT A STREET/CIRCUIT WARRIOR

THANKS

JULZ

[Snowman]

From the Dutton Website....

WHAT TYPE OF CARS CAN ENTER?

Any cars can enter the event as long as it is road registered. We have had everything from a 1950’s Austin Healey to 2007 Ferrari’s “do the Dutton!”

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY FEES AND WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?

2007 Entry prices are: $2070 driver only or $2790 driver/co-driver. Entry fee includes all gourmet meals throughout the weekend, merchandise, CAMS insurance, car numbers and signage, and a souvenir 1hr DVD of the event including TV coverage with Channel 9 as well as coverage on Ch. 9’s The Car Show. Coverage also on FOXTEL and the cable networks.

For the 2007, there is also an opportunity to compete in all four events and be part of the National Series. Take $200 off for two events, $300 for three, or $400 for all four. You only need to compete in three events to be eligible to win the National Series. Those who compete in all four can drop their worst round.

WHERE IS ACCOMMODATION, AND IS THIS INCLUDED?

Accommodation is always in nominated Hotels and Motels, and we block book rooms at each of these locations. Executive Motor Sport Travel in Melbourne handle all of our accommodation and flights, and before each event an accommodation form will be forwarded to you and available on the website that will nominate where rooms are being held. Fill this out and fax in to us, easy as that.

We don’t include Accommodation in the entry price as some people are happy with budget accomodation, and others want 5-star accommodation, all which is up to you.

WHAT SORT OF EVENTS ARE IN THE DUTTON RALLY?

The event is made up of about 30 Circuit Sprints, Auto-Tests, Dragways and Motorkhana’s on a variety of tarmac-only surfaces. No off-road or gravel competition is involved. We use racetracks, airports, carparks, driver training centres – basically any enclosed surface where we can conduct an event.

WHERE ARE THE EVENTS HELD?

The National Series is made up of four state rounds. WA, NSW, QLD and VIC. In most of the rounds events are held in regional areas and conclude in the major cities- Sydney in NSW, Melbourne in VIC and the Gold Coast in QLD. In the WA round most of the events are held in and around Metropolitan Perth.

IS THERE NAVIGATION INVOLVED?

There is no navigation involved in Dutton Rally events, in fact – it is always the Driver-only whilst competing. You can bring a co-driver and he/she competes in every event – against you and as a team. There is even an outright team award for the fastest driver/co-driver combined.

WILL MY CAR GET DAMAGED?

All of the events are conducted on tarmac surfaces, so there is little chance of your car getting damaged. Obviously at any speed accidents can occur, and it is important to remember that your normal road insurance probably won’t cover you if you crash your car during an event. It’s best to check with your insurance company first.

DO I NEED A SPECIAL LICENCE?

You only need a normal drivers licence, plus a CAMS level 2s licence to compete in the event. You can download a form from this website or visit the CAMS website www.cams.com.au for more information.

All entrants are automatic members of our car club, The Australian Performance Car Club (VIC), which you must join in order to compete.

IS THE EVENT SAFE?

The event is a safe as you want it to be – it is up to you and your level of ability. There is always lots of first time entrants, some get it wrong though as they push too hard, and end up damaging the car. Best thing to do is to take it easy at first then try a bit harder as you get more confident throughout the weekend.

We have a full compliment of Ambulances, FIV’s (First Intervention Vehicles) and Rescue Vehicles that come on the event. They are there for your safety if anything does go wrong.

HOW DO I PRACTICE FOR THE EVENT?

Do as much practice as you can at club events – Supersprints and Motorkhana’s. In 2006 there will also be nominated practice days with Murcotts which will include similar events in Dutton Rally format. If you want to find out what is happening in your state, email us and ask! [email protected]

WHAT DO I WEAR DURING THE EVENT?

During all stages you are required to wear neck to wrist to ankle clothing, and an approved Australian Standard (AS1698) safety helmet. Race suits, gloves and boots are not mandatory but recommended.

HOW DOES THE CAR NEED TO BE PREPARED?

All the car needs is to be in road worthy condition and with a minimum 2kgs of Fire Extinguisher fitted. This can either be 1 x 2kg extinguisher or 2 x 1kg extinguishers. They have to be in the cabin within easy reach of the driver. Cable ties are fine, as long as it is secure. Your car does not have to have a roll cage or harnesses, it just needs to be road registered.

Your car also needs to have an approved first aid kit, and also an exhaust which does not exceed 90dB(a), due to tightening venue requirements.

TYRES ARE FREE? WHAT DOES THIS MEAN IN THE REGS?

Tyres for the event are free – this is Motorsport ‘speak’ for you can use any brand of tyres as you like. As long as the tyres are road-registerable – ie: R Type tyres or “semi-slick” tyres are also fine. You must use the same set of tyres all weekend.

NEED FURTHER INFORMATION?

Download a copy of the National Standing Regulations, which will go into detail on classification of cars, etc. If you still need more information, please do not hesitate to email us on [email protected]

[Roy]

Im hoping to do it. Will just have to see how the car is holding up closer to the event. It is good fun....if anyone wants to go halves in entry in my car im tempted

Next DECA i may actually try to learn how to do this motorkhana stuff rather then just act a tool and hurt the car

[GUN_METAL_GTR32]

THANKS HEAPS SNOWMAN MUCH APPRECIATED

DO U NEED AN ACTUAL STATE LICENCE TO COMPETE BECAUSE I WONT SOON HAVE ONE

[Snowman]

Technically yes you do because there are transit stages between event locations. However if you run as a Team (driver/co-driver) you may be able to get an exemption by saying the 2nd driver will cover all transit sections (as you can do a normal track day I'm pretty sure even if you have lost your license).

But you will need to take that up with the guys from Dutton.

[GUN_METAL_GTR32]

i c

thats not cool

was gonna run by myself and my mate was gonna run in his car

i think ill e-mail someone at dutton

thanks again chief

julz

Edited January 31, 2007 by GUN_METAL_GTR32

[GUN_METAL_GTR32]

yeah i just called u need a current licence for the events

pretty gay in my question

c u next year or maybe as my mate co/driver

[Snowman]

No problems.

If you have done other club level motorsport events the main appeal of the Dutton is the level of competition which is so much higher than usual club events. But yet at the same time it's not taken overly serious so you still have fun.

If you haven't done much in the way of other club stuff like track days and motokhana's you'll be spending your $$$ better doing a good year or so of them first.

[GUN_METAL_GTR32]

THANKS FOR THE ADVICE SNOWMAN ILL HAVE TO LOOK OUT FOR ALL THE TRACK DAYS AND STUFF

TAKE IT EASY MATE

[giant]

hey snowy

we will be representing gtr's for the first two duttons and seeing how we go from there!

looking forward to it!!

car should be quicker but still need to get it to stop.!!

cheers russ

[GTR32GUS]

hey snowy

we will be representing gtr's for the first two duttons and seeing how we go from there!

looking forward to it!!

car should be quicker but still need to get it to stop.!!

cheers russ

I heard that a EVO owner who will remain nameless the last time he seen your car take off he turned to the person next to him and goes "now we are in trouble"

So go Giant stick it to 2 the EVO`s

Edited January 31, 2007 by GTR32GUS

[Snowman]

The only problem is the last event giant competed in he and Mark won - but they were driving an EVO. So he is a little fond of them too.

[evomick]

hey guys i'm going in the dutton and looking forward to "stopping the skylines"

just joking!!

I'll be happy just competing and getting some experience! I'll be stoked if i get in the top 50 let alone getting a position to brag about!

Also my company Sonic Promotions www.sonicpromotions.com.au is sponsoring the events. We designed the new dutton site www.duttonrally.com and did a cool web promo video: http://www.duttonrally.com/vid-promo.php

we're also doing all their marketing collateral design and email marketing among other things...

i'll be doing all 4 events in my (basically stock) evo IX. seeu all there!