2012 Sau-Vic Motorsport Championship

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Championship Rounds, Results and Classes

CHAMPIONSHIP Results - http://www.sauvic.co...hampionship.xls

2012 SAU Club Championship Motorsport Dates (Run by WRX Club of Vic)

Round 1 – Mar 24 Calder

Round 2 – Apr 28 Sandown

Round 3 – June 30 P.I. (AROCA event)

Round 4 – July 21 P.I.

Round 5 - Aug 11 Sandown

Round 6– Sept 1 Winton

Round 7 – Oct 13 H.H.

2012 SAU Vic DECA Dates (Events run by Skylines Australia Vic)

Round 1 – Feb 25

Round 2 – May 5

Round 3 – Sept 8

Round 4 – Dec 8

2012 SAU Track Championship Classes are as follows:

Class A - Modified AWD

Class B - Standard AWD

Class C - Modified RWD

Class D - Standard RWD

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 120 tread wear (not including 120)

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

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

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

- non OEM Fuel Pressure Reg

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

- Driving a "supercar" (eg. Lamborghini, Ferrari, R35GTR, Porsche 911 Turbo, GT3, GT2, Veyron etc)

- Non OEM Aero

- Slicks are not Permitted in STD or MOD

Slicks include but are not limited to:

Hankook Ventus Z214

Kuhmo Ecsta V710

Hooiser R6

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.

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Information for Beginners

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.

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.

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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 RE11S - 40

Bridgestone Potenza RE55 - 40

Bridgestone Potenza RE520S -

Yokohamma Advan A050 - 40AA

Yokohamma Advan A048 - 60AA

Yokohamma Advan A032R - 60AA

Dunlop D98J

Dunlop D01J

Dunlop D02J

Dunlop D03Z

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

Hankook Z209

Hankook Z211

Hankook Z221S

List of soft compound street tyres - UTQG

Federal 595RSR - 140AAA

Kuhmo KU36 - 180AAA

Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 - 180AAA

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Championship Scoring & Points System

SAU Track Championship

Full points for THREE(3) or more people in class

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

7th and below = 0 Points

Partial points for less than THREE(3) people in class (as per note below) **

1st = 6 points

2nd = 4 Points

** 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.

Notes:

1. One championship round is 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) = No Score - Nil points.

Did Not Finish = No Score - Nil points

Did Not Start = No Score - Nil points

DECA Trophies:

Each round:

– 1st AWD

- 1st 2WD

Championship:

- 1st Outright, 2nd Outright, 3rd Outright.

- 1st AWD, 2nd AWD, 3rd AWD

- 1st 2WD, 2nd 2WD, 3rd 2WD

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2012 Motorsport Sponsors

Racepace - Class A - Modified AWD

9/6 Holloway Drive, Bayswater

Ph: (03) 9762 9421

[email protected]

http://www.racepacemotorsport.com/

Pedders South Melbourne - Class B - Standard AWD

131 Market Street South Melbourne 3205

Ph: (03) 9699 4630

Micolour - Class C - Modified RWD

7 Dissik St Cheltenham 3192

Ph: (03) 9555 8011

Driver Dynamics - Class D - Standard RWD

Gate 3, Racecourse Rd, Sandown Raceway, Springvale

Ph: 1300 652 693

[email protected]

http://www.driverdynamics.com//

Import Monster - DECA

Factory 3, 6 Wigan Road, Bayswater 3153

Ph: (03) 9008 0031

http://www.importmonster.com.au/

[NUTWGN]

Awesome - Thanks Martin - one question though, I thought May DECA was the 5th?

[emts]

good catch, changed after our MS meeting.

adjusted now.

[Downforce]

Thanks for posting the dates Martin, looks good! my car wont be ready for March so will miss first round

[emts]

yeah I'm off to wakefield atm so not there either.

Note to falks only 7 rounds this year so you only get to drop ONE round not the 2 of previous years.

[ssxRicho]

Martin can you post up an example list of slicks.

- Slicks are not Permitted in STD or MOD

[rehab2010]

Martin can you post up an example list of slicks.

- Slicks are not Permitted in STD or MOD

Are examples needed, or can we simply judge it visually - for example, this is a slick in my opinion.

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sorryfolks been sick past few days, think a few examples would e a good thing and will post them up in a couple days

[ordinary]

So who's in STD AWD other than Joe, Micolour Mick & me?

[emts]

there will be some evo's as well.

other than that who know!

[R31Nismoid]

So who's in STD AWD other than Joe, Micolour Mick & me?

Not sure if Mick is running many rounds this year either dude?

I don't have the budget or skill to justify running on R-Comps (up against Ant/Chris). So I'm gonna have to aim for consistency in Mod AWD with AD08s due to having -5s

[Roy]

Do we have a ruling on those cheap tyres of tyre rack yet. The Ventus Z214?

[ssxRicho]

Updated in the first post.

Slicks are not Permitted in STD or MOD

Slicks include but are not limited to:

Hankook Ventus Z214

Kuhmo Ecsta V710

Hooiser R6

[Roy]

Thats farked. They are cheaper then the street yoko tyres people are running and way, way cheaper then A050s

[Downforce]

Suck it up Roy, if you want to run cheater tyres which are pretty much slicks, then go join AASA sports sedans

It makes sense that SAU's motorsport rules stay true to the time attack/club sprints theme of running on semi-slicks or street legal tyres. Having a US DOT rating on the sidewall doesn't make tyres like hoosiers street legal per Victoria's road rules so