Club Drag Day At Eastern Creek

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The Mid North Coast Ford Owners club has been invited to come along on a drag day at Eastern Creek on the 15th of August. It will cost $200 per vehicle, which will almost get you unlimited runs all day. There will be a maximum of 50 vehicles, and this quota has almost been filled already !!!! If you want in, you must inform me and pay your $200 to confirm your spot. Here are the details.

When: Sunday 15th August
Type of event: plain good old fun drag day....with a Dial your own bracket event in the afternoon
How much: $200 per driver
Payment due: 10th July...better get in early as there are limited spots

The event:

Just come and have fun (within the track event rules which I will shortly publish)

Morning will be just plain good old Drag Racing
Afternoon will be a Dial your Own Bracket Event (this is where a 15 sec car can potentially beat an 11 sec car) more on this later
If you are racing you can bring 5 guests (2 crew, 3 spectators)


THE RULES (as set out by WSID)

• Minimum 40 / Maximum 50 primary drivers at $200 each
• Primary driver may bring two (2) crew members and three (3) spectators
• A pre-arranged secondary driver, nominated for a given vehicle, permitted at $50
• Intended for street-registered vehicles only however ANDRA-designated Super Street vehicles are permitted
• No cars with potential to run quicker than 11.000-seconds permitted
• No motorcycles with potential to run quicker than 10.500-seconds
• Drivers must hold a civil driver’s licence as a minimum or be able to prove that they have previously held a full civil driver’s licence
• Current P-plate licences are acceptable; Learner’s permits are not acceptable
• Bookings must be made at least 21 days in advance
• Deposit of 50% must be paid no less than 14-days prior to the hire date
• Balance must be paid no less than seven (7) business days prior to the hire date
• Entry List must be provided by close of business Wednesday prior to the hire date
• Entry List to include names of all primary drivers with any corresponding secondary drivers listed adjacently
• ANDRA-licensed competitors must have their ANDRA licence number listed adjacent to their name
• Final entry list, should there be any adjustments, must be provided by close of business Friday prior to the hire date
• WSID must be notified of any withdrawals by close of business Friday prior to the event
• Without notification by close of business Friday no-shows for the event will not be refunded
• WSID-contracted catering is generally not available for private club hires
• Drivers must wear long pants, long sleeves, fully enclosed shoes and an approved helmet (please see ANDRA-approved helmet details following)
• Minimum lap-sash seat belt required (lap belts only are not permitted)
• Motorcyclists must wear a MA-approved jacket and gloves, long pants (preferably leathers), boots that cover the ankles and an approved helmet
• No alcohol or glass containers permitted within the venue
• No animals or fireworks permitted within the venue
• Competitor Gate opens 8:00am
• Registration and Scrutineering from 8:00am – 10:00am
• Compulsory start line safety briefing at 10:00am
• Racing from 10:15am – 1:00pm; Lunch break 1:00pm – 1:30pm
• Racing resumes from 1:30pm – 4:00pm
• Pit/Paddock area cleared by 4:30pm; Venue secured 5:00pm.
ANDRA-approved Helmet Standards for Private Club Hire / Race for Real Off-Street Meetings
Drivers
Drivers of vehicles slower than 10.99-seconds (1/4 mile) are permitted to use any helmet (full-face or open-face) meeting one of the following Standards:
• SNELL SA2000, SA2005, SFI 31.2A (USA)
• SNELL M2000, M2005, SFI 41.2A (USA)
• BS 6658-1985
• AS/NZS 1698:2006 or AS/NZS 1698.
Riders
Riders of motorcycles slower than 10.00-seconds (1/4 mile) must use a full-face helmet meeting one of the following Standards:
• SNELL SA2000, SA2005, SFI 31.2A (USA)
• SNELL M2000, M2005, SFI 41.2A (USA)
• BS 6658-1985
• AS/NZS 1698:2006 or AS/NZS 1698.
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Private Club Hire
Basic rules at a glance…
Riders please note:
Only riders of motorcycles slower than 10.99-seconds (1/4 mile) are permitted to use any helmet (full-face or open-face) meeting one of the following Standards:
• SNELL SA2000, SA2005, SFI 31.2A (USA)
• SNELL M2000, M2005, SFI 41.2A (USA)
• BS 6658-1985
• AS/NZS 1698:2006 or AS/NZS 1698.
Note: From 1/8/10 all motorcycle riders will be required to use full-face helmets. Open-face helmets will not be acceptable after this date.
STANDARD LABELS
The approved helmet’s Standard labels are as follows. Please note that no other Standard labels will be accepted.
SNELL SA2000, SA2005, SFI 31.2A (USA)
SNELL M2000, M2005, SFI 41.2A (USA)
AS/NZS 1698:2006 or AS/NZS 1698 (AUS/NZ)
Please note
This is a summary of key points only. For full terms and conditions and supplementary regulations please refer to the Private Club Hire Agreement document which is available on request.