2014 Sau-Vic Motorsport Championship

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Championship Rounds, Results and Classes

CHAMPIONSHIP Results - TBA

2014 SAU Motorsport Club Championship Dates

1st Feb

PI

8th March

Calder

12th April

Sandown

17th May

Winton

16th August

Sandown

http://www.wrx.com.au/event-899288

20th September

Calder

October

TBC

November

TBC

2014 SAU Vic DECA Dates (Events run by Skylines Australia Vic)

TBA

2014 SAU Track Championship Classes are as follows:

Class A - Modified AWD

Class B - Standard AWD

Class C - Modified RWD

Class D - Standard RWD

Class E - Open

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

Open Class

Pretty much defines itself.

Slicks, Carbon body, open wheeler, kit car this is where you fit.

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
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

Hankook RS3

Achillies 123S

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.

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.

Checkered Flag: 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. 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

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2014 Motorsport Sponsors

Racepace Motorsport

Servicing, Engines & Mechanical

9/6 Holloway Drive
Bayswater, VIC.

PH: 9762 9421

Speed Nation

Automotive Lifestyle
http://speednation.com.au/

Discount City Tyres

Tyres, Wheels & Servicing
626 South Road
Moorabbin
PH: 03 9555 6325

[drifttyres]

Hi Its my first time with SAU .. be gentle...or rough.. either way im excited

few q's

1st of Feb is the WRX day at PI ?

Do we enter via WRX Club website?

Are all the events $225?

oh and what sort of sponserships are you looking for? I might be able to help with anything tyre/wheel related. pm me with details if its still applicable

[Leroy Peterson]

few q's

1st of Feb is the WRX day at PI ?

Do we enter via WRX Club website?

Are all the events $225?

Price often fluctuates depending on track, club & noise limit for the day. $195 usually cheapest day, phillip island often getting a bit pricier.

Entering a day is done through the host car club. in this case, through WRX's website. you'll need your SAU member number and CAMS licence number to complete the application

[drifttyres]

Price often fluctuates depending on track, club & noise limit for the day. $195 usually cheapest day, phillip island often getting a bit pricier.

Entering a day is done through the host car club. in this case, through WRX's website. you'll need your SAU member number and CAMS licence number to complete the application

Thanks! simple questions but just making it clear for myself.. See you all there, i will be in the busted arse looking bluebird

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PM sent drifttyres

Are you racing Leroy?

Not sure if I can get my car ready in time

[Leroy Peterson]

I plan to be a contender for 2WD modified but won't be there 1st of Feb. will scratch the PI itch mid year. Aiming for Calder in March.

got a fair bit of major stuff to sort out with the car, as usual. once turbo, manifold, BOV, intercooler piping and tune done, then it's find source of grease forming on passenger front coil over, fit new pads and rotors...then finally rev limiter, shift light and on and on....

still cheaper than GTR

[ssxRicho]

PI is generally the most exy round(s) of the year as it's a much dearer track to hire. Typically WRX pricing range from $185-230 depending on the track.

[Tony Olsson]

Is driver training only at PI or at every event..?

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All events

[Tony Olsson]

Ah great to hear. Another thing is about the car I use for training, do I set it up as per these championship regs?

[emts]

Sure we will add you to the championship either way.

are you coming to PI and doing DT?

just curious so we can get a experienced driver in to help you.

easier to organise in advance

[Tony Olsson]

Will be coming to PI for a look, and doing training at DT (although at the moment I'm not sure what/where DT is). Will have to do a bit of work (nothing big) to the car before its ready and thought if I bring it down to the Island someone could have a look at her for me.

[Tony Olsson]

On the Topic of PI if there is anything that needs to be done, like setting up tables, putting up flags or whatever needs to be done I'm more than happy to lend a hand on the day.

[ssxRicho]

We don't setup anything for a regular track day, however we will need help is September

DT = Driver Training

[Tony Olsson]

Ah, I was think DT may have been DECA for some reason. Right now that I know I will be doing the DT in March at Calder if that can be done. Any help or advice would be appreciated too

Oh and you can put me down for September to help out as well.