2008 Sau-vic Motorsport Championship

[Scotsman]

Championship Rounds, Results and Classes

2008 SAU Club Championship Motorsport Dates (Events run by WRX Club of Vic)

Round 1: Winton Sprints. Saturday, 9th February done - Event Completed - Results

Round 2: Philip Island Sprints. Saturday, 29th March - Event Completed - Results

Round 3: Morwell. Saturday, 10th May (Old hill climb track) - Event canceled due to morewell being decommissioned

Round 4: Sandown Sprints. Sunday, 1st June - Event Completed - Results

Round 5: Calder Park. Saturday, 5th July) - Event canceled due to Calder Park's ridiculous hire fee's

Round 6: Sandown Sprints. Sunday, 31st August - Event Completed - Results

Round 7: Morwell. Saturday, 11th October (New Hill Climb - Haunted Hills) - Event Completed - Results

2008 SAU Vic DECA Dates (Events run by Skylines Australia Vic)

Sat 3rd May - Event Completed Results

DECA Masters - 20th September (Invitational Event)) - Event canceled due to low numbers

Sat 15th Nov - Event Completed Results

WRX DECA - Sat 12th April (Event run by the WRX Club) - Not part of the SAU championship

SAU Track Championship Classes are as follows

Racepace Cup - Class A - Modified GTR

Kamikaze Motors Cup - Class B - Standard GTR

RE Customs Cup - Class C - Modified RWD

Racepace Cup - Class D - Standard RWD

Kamikaze Motors Cup - Class E - AWD 2.5 litre + Under

RE Customs Cup - Class F - Pre-1989 Vehicles

Standard Class:

(List of Free Mods allowed in standard class)

Suspension - All

Brakes - All

Electronics (ECU, Boost Controllers) - All

Intercoolers - All

Pods

Wheels Sizes

Modified Classes:

(Any of these Mods will put you into modified class)

- R Spec Tyres / Slicks under a UTQG rating of 100 tread wear (not including 100)

- A Roll Cage

- A stripped interior. Removal of rear seats only is allowed.

- Any other major weight reduction such as fibreglass doors or perspects windows

- Fuel Systems - Any two out of the following four modifications to either: 1.Injectors, 2.Fuel Pump, 3.Non Nissan OEM Turbo's, or 4.A fuel pressure modification will put you into modified class. (I.E - Only one fuel system mod is allowed)

- Non OEM Engine Capacities (GTST with RB26, RB30; GTR with 2.8L, etc)

Standard Turbo Clarification

(RWD Standard Class)

RWD Standard can run any Nissan OEM turbo from any RB Skyline.

Highflowing of any of these RB OEM Nissan turbo's is allowed.

(GTR Standard Class)

Any of these turbo's are considered a standard spec replacement turbo and are not considered a turbo mod.

R32, R33, R34 N1's, HKS GT-SS's, Garrett GT2860r-7.

[Scotsman]

Information for Beginers

Personal Requirements

- Safety helmet (AS1698 standard) in good condition (ie. free of dents and scratches).

- Gloves are optional.

- Leather or suede footwear must completely cover the foot and be firmly fitted. No sandals or thongs allowed.

- Driver apparel must cover the body from ankle to neck including up to the wrists. Long sleeved and flame-resistant clothing is mandatory. Wool is best but cotton overalls or trousers and shirts are also suitable. Race-type overalls are not necessary.

Driver Training – Is not absolutely required, but SAU recommends you make your first track day a driver training day. There is a lot to take in and you wont post a quick time on your first outing. Driver training sessions won't be timed and you will only be on the track with other driver training vehicles. You will have the chance to have an instructor with you, this will typically be another club member who has some track experience. Driver training costs slightly less than the normal sprint days (You wont get to compete in the super sprints at the end of the day)

If you choose to 'not' do driver training as your first event, just place yourself in a slow group and spent the first half of the day following slower cars and learning the racing lines before trying to go off on your own and improve times.

Phillip Island Sprints:

You can do driver training at Phillip Island as your first event, and if your instructor believes you are skilled enough he can allow you to participate in sprints after speaking to the clerk of course and making that recomendation.

If Phillip Island is your first 'sprint' event you will need to provide details of an advanced driver training certificate.

[Scotsman]

R-Spec Tyres Explained

Competition Street Legal Radial's (Dot Approved Semi - Competition)

In other words they are sticky / soft compound

List of known R Spec Tyres - UTQG

Bridgestone Potenza RE55 - 40

Bridgestone Potenza RE520S -

Yokohamma Advan A048 - 60AA

Yokohamma Advan A032R - 60AA

Dunlop D98J

Dunlop D01J

Dunlop D02J

Dunlop D93J

Toyo Proxes RA1 - 40AA

Toyo Proxes R888 - 50AA

BFG G Force T/A R1 - 0AA

Michelin Pilot Cup - 80AA

Hoosier A3S03/R3S04 - 40AC

Avon Tech R-A

Kumho VictoRacer V700 - 50AA

Kumho Ecsta V700 - 50AA

Pirelli P Zero C

Pirelli P Zero Corsa

List of soft compound street tyres - UTQG

Federal 595RS - 180AA

Falken Azenis RT615 - 200AA

Toyo Trampio R1-R - 100AA

Nitto NT-555R Drag - 100AA

UTQG = Treadwear, Traction, Temperature

Treadwear - The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test track. A tire graded 200 would wear twice as long on the government test course under specified test conditions as one graded 100.

Traction - Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. They represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.

Traction Grades Asphalt (g force) Concrete (g force)

AA - Above 0.54 - Above 0.41

A - Above 0.47 - Above 0.35

B - Above 0.38 - Above 0.26

C - Less Than 0.38 - Less Than 0.26

Temperature - The temperature grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B and C. These represent the tire's resistance to the generation of heat

Temperature Grades Speeds (in mph)

A - Over 115

B - Between 100 to 115

C - Between 85 to 100

[Scotsman]

Vehicle Requirements

- Fire Extinguisher (AS1841, AS1846 or AS1848, Minimum of 900grams) Securely fastened with a metal bracket and reachable by the driver from the drivers seat.

- Valve Caps (Preferably metal)

- Boot / Cockpit - Must be free from all loose articles

- Headlights - Any forward facing glass must be covered by tape or contact (This only effects R31 and R32's in the Skyline Range)

- Roll Cages - Must be CAMS approved

- Bonnet Catches - All rear-hinged bonnets must have an additional independent non-flexible strap fitted. Permanent straps/pins attached to the bonnet are not necessary. It is acceptable to tie the bonnet down with light rope. Bonnet Pins are also accepted.

[Scotsman]

Track Etiquette

Passing

It is the obligation of the passer (faster car) to make the pass. Do not erratically brake or move off the racing line without first signalling to the faster vehicle behind you.

Signaling

If you want a faster vehicle to pass you, signal with a clear hand pointing to the side on which you wish to be passed. If you want them to pass on the left, then signal over the roof of your vehicle. Do not use indicators to signal passing.

Flag Signals

Flags will be used at designated points around the circuits.

Yellow flag: The yellow flag signals a situation of danger ahead. Drivers must slow down and show extreme caution. Drivers may not overtake other vehicles until they have passed the green flag.

Green Flag: All clear signal. It is used at the end of the danger area controlled by yellow flags. Drivers may continue on at race speed.

It can also be used to signal the start of a warm-up lap or practice session.

Blue flag: Overtaking signal. The blue flag informs the driver that he is about to overtaken by one or more faster cars. When the flag is waved, it draws the driver’s attention either to the closeness of the car about to overtake him, or to the high speed at which it is approaching. The blue flag can be shown motionless when the faster car is still some distance away but approaching quickly.

Red Flag: Stopping the race. The red flag will be shown at all posts on the circuit when the Clerk of the Course has decided to stop the race or practice session due to a hazard effecting the course. All drivers must stop racing immediately and proceed to the pit area. Drivers must exercise extreme caution and being prepared to stop if necessary and be aware of the possability of support vehicles on the track.

Black Flag: Return to the pit area. The black flag is usually shown at the Start / Finish line by the Clerk of Course or his marshal. The flag will be shown whilst your vehicle is being pointed at. This informs the driver they must return to the pit area immediately and report to the Clerk of Course.

Chequered Flag: Denotes end of session. Use the remaining lap to cool the car and return to the pit area.

[Scotsman]

Championship Scoring & Points System

SAU Track Championship

1st Fastest time in Class - 10 Points

2nd Fastest time in Class - 6 Points

3rd Fastest time in Class - 4 Points

4th Fastest time in Class - 3 Points

5th Fastest time in Class - 2 Points

6th Fastest time in Class - 1 Point

There needs to be at least 3 people representing a class in each round for maximum points to be scored, otherwise 1st can only receive a maximum score equal to 2nd place which is 6 Points.

Two championship rounds are able to be dropped from the score before a total is achieved, this will be the worst scoring round from the entrant, or an event not attended.

DECA Rounds

Each Sub-Event of the Event will be scored individually.

Points will be awarded in order of finishing from highest to lowest as follows:

1st = 50 points,

2nd = 49 points,

3rd = 48 points,

4th = 47 points etc, and so on down to the last competitor.

All points from each sub event are accumulated and a total is created with the highest score winning. Classes are AWD and RWD.

Penalties:

Hit Cone (Make a cone move from it's spot) = +5 Seconds Per Cone

Missed Gate/Cone (Wrong Direction) = Slowest Time + 10 Seconds.

Did Not Finish = Slowest Time +10 Seconds

Did Not Complete Full Course = Slowest Time +10 Seconds (Missed more than 3 Cones)

Did Not Start = No Score - Nil points

[Scotsman]

Please note the additional class created in the SAU-Vic Track Championship. Class F - For Pre 1989 vehicles.

Also note that DECA will not be a 4 part championship this year.

- There will still be four possible opportunity's to attend DECA Days (2xSAU Normal DECA's, 1x SAU DECA Masters, 1x WRX DECA)

- This change to the usual 4x DECA's is due to the SAU motorsport committee wanting to try some new things in 2008 and will need this time to plan these new events. We are investigating the possibility of a Broadford Fun Day amungst some other new motorsport ideas. Stay tuned.

[phunky_monkey]

Hey Chris, so no Jap cages allowed now?

[Scotsman]

Hey Chris, so no Jap cages allowed now?

Cages are fine mate. Just not considered a standard modification.

We don't want to discourage people from using a cage, as this is obviously a major safety item. But we just figure if your car is serious enough to put a cage in, then your intentions aren't to keep it a standard car. If you follow... Therefore this mod puts you in modified class. But I don't think this is what you are asking.

As for Jap cages i'm not 100% on the exact rulings, but L2S days specify all cages need to meet CAMS requirements. So I guess you may need to investigate if your jap cage meets CAMS minimum requirements for a safe cage. This will all come down to the scrutineers rulings on the day I guess. So it's not something SAU will police.

Hope I have answered your question mate.

Furthur information could be obtained from CAMS manual / website, or have a chat with a CAMS scrutineer.

[phunky_monkey]

You have indeed mate, thanks for that.

I don't have one at all at the moment, but just wanted to get some clarification before I invest in anything.

Cheers

[Wheezy]

I'm hoping to have my car ready for the 29th of March @ the island.

Since I have not competed in any of these events before, am I able to do driver training on the day as mentioned in the 2nd post? Or do I just go out there and practice some lines?

cheers

[Roy]

Previously they hgave tried to ensure that PI isnt someones first track day. And typically do not offer DT at PI. I think they will allow it this year. Like all race tracks these days it is pretty safe, and driven sensibly isnt as bad as people tend to make out. Respect the speeds you will be doing and you will do fine.

[ferni]

Winton is a good track to learn, hard to hit anything there.

PI isn't so bad, most people will be so intimidated by the fast corners they will go much slower than the car could go. It's all about building up slowly, don't get too cocky.

[Scotsman]

Agreed on the above.

I think last year the WRX club were not going to allow DT @ Phillip Island at the start of the year. But in the end I sent them an email asking for confirmation and they allowed it. Hence why the 2nd post says you can do Phillips Island as your first event. But the preferance is you do some other track / murcots day first.

[evade]

You have indeed mate, thanks for that.

I don't have one at all at the moment, but just wanted to get some clarification before I invest in anything.

Cheers

you're gonna sell it anyway arent you

Winton is a good track to learn, hard to hit anything there.

PI isn't so bad, most people will be so intimidated by the fast corners they will go much slower than the car could go. It's all about building up slowly, don't get too cocky.

come this sat!

[nee-sanRB20]

i was at winton for the 1st time on sat, jus watchin though. cant wait to hav a go. any reason for the poor turn out? i jus expected to see a lot more sau guys there. oh and there was 1 guy who found something to hit!

[phunky_monkey]

you're gonna sell it anyway arent you

come this sat!

Nah, that was crazy talk. It's in the shop getting put back together now

[Wheezy]

Thanks for the replies lads. If the car is ready to roll I will give it a go.

[Roy]

i was at winton for the 1st time on sat, jus watchin though. cant wait to hav a go. any reason for the poor turn out? i jus expected to see a lot more sau guys there. oh and there was 1 guy who found something to hit!

Timing. Cant speak for other people but im still trying to get over Xmas and work has been busy. Car was close to beign ready. Only i think the fuel pump is dodgy so best not risk the engine until i fix that and a few other small little gremlins.

[phunky_monkey]

i was at winton for the 1st time on sat, jus watchin though. cant wait to hav a go. any reason for the poor turn out? i jus expected to see a lot more sau guys there. oh and there was 1 guy who found something to hit!

Also, it seems as if a few people have done some work to their cars over the off season, and would probably prefer to shake their cars down at a closer track just incase there are any issues. I'll definately be doing that.