Just Bits from Boston

MONTHLY MAGAZINE
OF THE THORNLEIGH
CAR CLUB INC
ESTABLISHED 1954
May 2016
Bits from Boston
So close but yet so far- A Tasmanian Disaster
Event Results
And more….
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PRESIDENTS PAGE
MAY 2016
Greetings members and welcome to May.
As our year speeds ahead many of our members enjoyed a speedy day at our Wakefield Park Supersprint
held on the 1st May.
Thank you to Andrew Crowley for directing the Wakefield Supersprint and to Glenn Inkster for being
Secretary (as well as helping Katie Fletcher upgrade her Admin licence even though she is not a TCC
member). A massive thankyou must also go to the officials who sat out on flag points all day and kept the
day running as smoothly as possible.
Though being down on entries compared to previous years, motorsport was definitely the winner on the
day with everyone getting plenty of laps in and TCC providing yet another enjoyable no BS event.
As mentioned in the previous magazine we are still looking for a few major officials for the upcoming TCC
events:
Ernie’s Revenge Motorkhana
- 17th July (Secretary)
TCC State Motorkhana Nirimba
- 7th August (Director, Secretary)
TCC State Khanacross Hampton
- 16th October (Director, Secretary, Scrutineer)
Presidents Trophy Trial
- TBA (Secretary)
Together with the major officials for the events above we will be looking for timing officials to assist on the
day also, please let myself know if you are able to assist in one way or another.
Thank you to all the members who responded to the Website survey. The survey will be up until the May
meeting and we are encouraging all members to give us some feedback on the website. If you haven’t had
your say yet, we would love to hear from you.
Finally, but definitely not least of importance, congratulations to Dominic Connolly and Vicki Gillon on their
recent engagement and also to David and Jessica Masing on tying the knot in mid April. May both couples
find happiness, joy and a long life ahead together.
Stay safe and see you at the meeting on Thursday the
12th of May.
Matt Rath.
May Meeting:
Supper:
Raffle:
Geoff Horler
Phil Coffey
Cover Photo – Gary Maher at the 2016 TCC Wakefield Park Supersprint. Photo by Tyrie Starrs.
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EDITOR’S REPORT
It’s been a pretty full on month with motorsport in the Crowley household.
Andrew spent a week down in Tasmania for Targa Tasmania and then on his
return it was all systems go in finalising the organisation for the TCC Wakefield
Supersprint. Despite the rain on the morning of the supersprint, the day turned
out well and I believe everyone had an enjoyable day. With bub number 2 due
in 7 weeks, things will be quietening down a little. Over the next couple of
months, we will continue to do our best in producing a quality magazine but
would appreciate articles at least 2 weeks before the club meeting to allow time
to pick away at the magazine.
Been to an event recently? Please write up and submit an article advising the
club how you went and whether the event was any good. Remember you need
to have submitted an article for publication as one of the conditions to be
eligible for a championship trophy, so get in early!
We are looking for more photos of members to include on the front of the magazine. If you have one that
you would like to appear on the cover of an upcoming magazine, please email the photo to
editor@thornleighcarclub.org. It is recommended to send through a high resolution landscape oriented
photo. Please include a sentence about the event and date that the photo is from.
I’m sure you are aware by now that the magazine is also available electronically. If you would
prefer to receive your magazine by email, please let Geoff Horler or myself know so that we
can update your details accordingly.
Nicole Crowley
TCC welcomes the following new members
Nikki Baker
Danny Ryke
Koye Kenafake
May you find lots of enjoyment in your motorsport and friends in TCC.
MEMBER news
Congratulations to Dave and Jessica
Masing on their recent wedding.
Have some news to share with other
members of the club?
“You don’t marry the person you can
live with … you marry the person you
can’t live without.” —Unknown Author
Let us know
editor@thornleighcarclub.org
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CLUB CAPTAINS REPORT
Hello everyone, welcome to May. This will be a very short, sweet report from me this
month as with helping to organise Wakefield, fix two cars that seem to want to fight
me every step I am quickly running out of time.
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As mentioned Wakefield will be on the 1 May which means it has been run and won
by the time you read this. I hope you had a great time because you all would have
been there!
I am currently trying to chase up info for the upcoming events but still haven’t received anything substantial.
Once I do I will get it posted on the TCC Website and Facebook page
Upcoming Pointscore Events
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Thurs 12 May
TCC Monthly Meeting
Time
7:30pm
Venue
Pennant Hills Leisure Centre
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Sun 15 May
NSSCC Sydney Dragway State Khanacross
Type
Khanacross
Club
North Shore Sporting Car Club. NSSCC
Venue
Sydney International Dragway
Cost
$80 / $50 Juniors
This is Round 3 of the NSW State Khanacross series being held by NSSCC. Doco / Scrutineering starts at
7.45am at the upper end of the carpark with competition staring at 9.45am comprising a minimum of 4
tests, Maximum of 6. Hot barbecue food and cold and hot drinks will be available for sale at the NSSCC
club barbecue at the venue. Keep an eye on the NSSCC Website for Supp Regs and updated info.
www.nsscc.com.au
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Sat 21 May
John Giddings Memorial Rally
Type
Forest / Stage Rally
Club
AMSAG
Location
Orange
Held in the forest and shire roads around Orange this is a great single day rally run by AMSAG. No details
as yet but keep checking the AMSAG website for updates and I will post them on the TCC Website once
available. http://www.amsag.com.au/OrangeRally2016.php
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Sun 5 June
WRX Wakefield Supersprint
Type
Supersprint
Club
NSW WRX Club
Venue
Wakefield Park Raceway
I have no information as yet on this event but check the WRX club website http://home.wrx.org.au/event2143795 for updates and I will post on the TCC Website once I have information.
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Thurs 9 June
TCC Monthly Meeting
Time
7:30pm
Venue
Pennant Hills Leisure Centre
See you all at Wakefield
Glenn “more info to come” Inkster
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Bits from Boston...
It’s a long way to Awaba for a motorkhana but regardless of the distance Phil
Coffey and I went up for round two of the State Motorkhana Championship run
by Westlakes Auto Club. At round one there was a small field of 25 starters
(about the same as last year) and only one from TCC, which was me. Anyway
it made way for an easy day and home in time for the F1 in Melbourne, that‘s if
you like open wheelers. I don’t!
The weather looked extra good no rain and clear skies and not too hot. State rounds at Awaba are not
drawing the entries in and again the field was small with only 25 starters. There was one class A starter Dean Cook in his Moke. So Dean Cook won the class and took 4th outright. Dean’s Moke was the most
used car with four drivers in it after the East’s Special broke a drive shaft.
Class B went to Emma Russel in a Charade beating Courtney O’Brien by one second in the same
Charade. I don’t know who owns the car. Class C had 10 starters and the king of the class was Ben
Semple in his Subaru. Ben takes his driving to the ragged edge using four wheel drive or swapping to two
wheel drive by taking one of the drive shafts out depending on what test and whether its dirt or tar.
There was a black Escort well driven by Steven O’Brian in 5th place and very close behind Ben. There was
two class D cars, me and Alan McCulloch in his Peugeot. Allan beat me, as always, but there was a black
civic that was making the right motor noises (a VTEC type sound) but it was in class C. I think a rule is
required they should have won class D, must tell Westlakes!
The next state round was meant to be Armidale, way up North. Phil Coffey and I had planned to go up
together in the one car, my Honda. Phil was or is the CAMS Series Steward for the State Motorkhana
Championship. We planned to drive up on Friday as the event was to start Saturday lunch time and finish
Sunday giving you plenty of time to drive back to Sydney. Only one problem; the surface was concrete and
the water truck could not keep the surface constantly wet, therefore there would not be equal conditions of
the surface for every car. Someone dragged out the rule book that stated the surface had to remain the
same for every car. That person must never have been to Ansell Park, but rules are rules and are there for
a reason so that meant more officials for Wakefield and Phil is free to help out the Small Ford Club.
In between, there was a CACA event at Ansell Park on the 23rd April. Yes on Saturday! I had decided to go
and see how bad the dust was. First when I was at Awaba I broke a tooth. This tooth was one I broke at
Bondi while I was on a billy cart. This was when I was 13 and the dentist said the repairs will only last a
short while. Well, when I was eating an egg and bacon roll there was a sudden stop that did not sound
good. The temporary repair was no more, so it was off to the dentist. The quote was from $1200 all the way
up to $13600. I could go higher but I think you get the point. There was some higher prices but if you think I
was going that high, you don’t know me very well.
John Boston rang me and said you didn’t tell me there was an event on at Ansell Park (I had just noticed in
the club mag) Yes, I’m going. John, Brody and I went out to the second HDCC motorkhana of the year. My
main reason for going out was to see how much grass there was and how bad the dust was. It was bad.
The second a car left a huge dust cloud appeared so getting lost was easy. Twice I found a huge dust
cloud where I thought the flag was and it was right there in front of me for a second as I knocked it down
dead centre. I finished some tests hoping that it was right as I had been unable to find several flags… they
were out there… somewhere out there!
The Honda was used by me all day and John and Brody for the last couple of runs as the 1800cc Toyota
played up. Well it was a $400 Special! The event itself was good, dust aside. It was going to be a problem
though some people like Jason King and the Batt’s somehow either never get lost in the dust or create no
dust! Jason won the event in the bubble Mazda, a very good drive and well over 8 seconds clear of Brad
Arnold in second place. It was then another 8+ seconds back to John Taylor in an Ignus in third. I don’t
know who makes them but it looked like box on wheels though was very quick. Then it was John Boston in
the $400 Toyota and my Honda.
Then along came Gary Moore in his Pulsar. And a big surprise, also in the $400 Toyota, was Brody
finishing very high in 6th. How much help is he getting from John? John is a fully trained driving instructor!
A good well run event as you would expect from HDCC. When I got home there was so much dust still on
the Honda. Sandra washed the Honda, now that was a first!
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The class winners were class B Jason King in the Mazda, then class C was Brad Arnold in the Dato 1600.
Class D went to Dean Batt in the big Commodore.
To keep you up to date, David Masing is now a member of the NSW Motorkhana Panel. Well done David!
Now to other things, I went out to Ansell Park to a round of the CACA motorkhana series held on the 23rd
April. CACA have been asked to run a round of the State Championship to be run at Nirimba. The events
had a state round feel about them as the Hopkirk at Ansell Park is difficult with reversing and the half a ton
of dirt and dust landing on your back window does not help. Tri-Angles is a test that I like a lot and usually
do well. I got lost with just nowhere to go and it was next to impossible to work out. I wonder about those
guys who never lift their foot! Do they have built-in radar or are they taking a big guess? I hope not!
Phil Coffey, Steve Lansley and I went down to Wakefield for TCC’s yearly supersprint. The event had been
running for one hour when the heavens opened up and down came the rain. It only came for about 10
minutes and then it stopped. I was told some people went home. I thought that was strange as the sun
came out and stayed out. The rain caught John out on the track and he was just a wee bit damp. John had
decided to run an open top MX5 he was nearly washed out of the MX5! As the track dried out, down came
John’s times. John finished with a 1.09 something. There were a few very fast cars including an Evo, very
fast Clubman and a Radical. The weather was kind to us we had enough wind giving the cars a push to a
higher top speed. We got to see Aron Elliott’s real live Subaru with, I doubt if they are legal, blacked out
windows. It looked like it was lowered and had a nice paint job.
On the 7th May, LBMCCC are running a motorkhana at Ansell Park. I will go to the event and see how it’s
going. On the 16th July I will be back out to Ansell Park to set up for Ernie’s Revenge Motorkhana on the
th
17 July and see how the grounds are standing up to the lack of rain. Anyone know how to do a native rain
dance?
The next State Motorkhana event is run by Renault Car Club at Nirimba on the 22
nd
May.
See you at a motorkhana,
Ernie.
Officials Wanted
We are looking for the majority of the major officiating roles for the following upcoming TCC run events…
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Ernie’s Revenge – Ansell Park – Sunday 17 July
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State Motorkhana – Nirimba TAFE – Sunday 7 August
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State Khanacross – Hampton – Sunday 16 October
Presidents Trophy Trial – TBA
If you can help, please contact Matt Rath on 0415 525 534
to advise of your availability.
If you are interested in obtaining or upgrading an officials licence,
and we do need more members to both obtain and upgrade their licence,
please contact Dave Masing on 0414 744 470.
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Wakefield Supersprint Results
Congrats to the following trophy winners.
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1 Outright
2
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Outright
3 Outright
Ben Martin
Radical SR3
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Bradley Harris
Suzuki Swift GTi
John Boston
Mazda MX5
David Chinner
Locust Clubman
1 Class 3B
David Loftus
Mazda RX8
1 Class 3C, 1 Lady Bethany Cullen
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1 Class 1A Dean Matthews Holden Barina
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1 Class 1B Adam Tipping
Nissan Pulsar SSS
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1 Class 1C Timothy Boland Mazda RX7
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1 Class 3A
1 Class 2C Steve Smith
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evo6
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David Worrell
Holden Commodore
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Jason King
Datsun 120Y
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David Baker
Honda Integra
1 Class 3D
1 Class 4A
1 Class 4B
Encouragement Award Meg Meldrum
Trophies will be presented at the June TCC Meeting.
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So close but yet so far – Targa Tasmania 2016
By John Crowley
Targa Tasmania can be so fulfilling but can also be so cruel to any of the competitors and their teams at
any time. This six day tarmac rally around the best closed roads that Tasmania can provide, makes this
event one of the best rallies in the world. Just imagine driving your favourite car as fast as you like on a
road that you know is closed to other traffic and you are matching your driving skills against the winding
road. This event runs all over Tasmania from Launceston to the north to George Town, to the east to St
Helens and back, to the north west to Burnie, further west to Smithton, then south to Strahan on the west
coast, back to the east to Hobart and the final day south of Hobart for a finish at the Salamanca Markets on
the Hobart waterfront.
To give you an idea of the distance travelled in this event I have tabled the stages.
Day / Leg One
Competitive: Legana 5.34 km, Holwell 8.56 km, Kayena 7.48 km, George Town 5.24 km, Total 26.62 km
Touring to and from the stages 153.34 km. Total distance for the whole day 179.96 km.
Day / Leg Two
Competitive: The Sideling 14.41 km, Legerwood 5.81 km, Moorina 9.31 km, Welborough Pass 13.65 km,
Pyengana 7.02 km, Elephant Pass 11.61 km, Rossarden 12.44 km. Total 74.25 km
Touring to and from the stages 321.04 km. Total distance for the whole day 392.70 km.
Day / Leg Three
Competitive: High Plains 6.45 km, Moriarty 7.56 km, Paloona 16.84 km, Sheffield 15.50 km, Cethana 38.33
km, Castra 8.32 km, Gunns Plains 15.58 km, Riana 37.18 km. Total 145.76 km
Touring to and from the stages 193.61 km. Total distance for the whole day 339.37 km.
Day / Leg Four
Competitive: Montumana 8.12 km, Irishtown 12.08 km, Edith Creek 7.65 km, Olinda 20.71 km,
Hellyer Gorge 21.56 km, Mt Black 9.24 km. Rosebery 18.40 km. Total 97.76 km
Touring to and from the stages 318.48 km. Total distance for the day 416.24 km.
Day / Leg Five
Competitive: Strahan 34.09 km, Queenstown 7.21 km, Mount Arrowsmith 53.53 km, Tarraleah 9.29 km,
Ellendale 10.48 km, Grasstree Hill 7.13 km. Total 121.73 km.
Touring to and from the stages 221.47 km. Total distance for the whole day 342.20 km.
Day / Leg Six
Competitive: Tinderbox 8.02 km, Oyster Cove 12.54 km, Woodbridge 10.68 km, Cygnet 15.82km,
Pelverata 9.85 km, Longley 12.47 km. Total 69.38 km
Touring to and from the stages 132.82 km. Total distance for the whole day 202.20 km.
Total competitive: 535.50 km. Touring: 1340.76 km. Total distance: 1876.26 km.
There is a saying at Targa “that the event is won in the first three days and lost in the last three.” As fatigue
and wear and tear on the car mounts, mistakes and failures can result bringing your event to an end.
Traditionally on the west coast it rains and has low cloud making the roads slippery and dangerous with the
low visibility. One kilometre too fast into the corner can result in car damage or an off road excursion
requiring a tow out by the recovery vehicles after the stage is a public road again after the Police have
opened the road.
For outright victory it requires lots of money to purchase the best car in the world, have the best navigator
and several very experienced service crews and support vehicles. Lots of time to extensively route chart
the stages and drive them many times until the crew know every bump and corner along the route. A
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service garage with a hoist and workshop at every night stop to repair the car if necessary to stay in the
event.
For the poorer competitors the organisers have Targa Plates that you win when you complete every stage
within the specified time with allowances for dry and wet conditions. With a suitable reliable competitive car,
good driving by staying on the road and good advice from the navigator to keep you within the times and a
good service crew it is possible to get a Targa Plate so long as nothing goes wrong. When you get your
Targa Plates three years in a row the team receives a Gold Plate and six years in a row a Platinum plate.
The phrase “Proper planning and preparation prevents poor performance” is very applicable to receive a
Targa Plate.
John Paine had a three year plan to win a Gold Targa Plate. He asked Andrew Crowley to be his navigator
and purchased a Mitsubishi Starion that was a tarmac prepared rally car from South Australia. With the
help of his friend from the Bathurst Light Car Club, Mark Hammond a regular Targa competitor in his 1980
Jaguar XJS, John was advised to start by being a spectator at a Targa Tasmania and then run in the Targa
High Country in Victoria to see what closed road tarmac rallying is all about. From this event John found
the diff ratio had to be reduced to increase the car top speed to be competitive.
Bernie Webb, professional co-driver, along with driver Steve Glenney, prepare a set of pace notes that can
be purchased before the event giving the navigator all the details of the road for every stage to make the
run much safer. John was advised to drive the whole event about two weeks before to check the pace
notes and practice the roads as well as getting the driver / navigator combination working well. This is a
2000 km drive in a hire car around Tasmania in three days. Every stage is videoed so that the driver can
review the road before the actual event. On the recce for the first year we found that one of the stages in
the pace notes was reversed by the organisers and we were the first competitors to report the error to
Bernie. John also changed some of the corner calls from say a three to a two (slower) as if you go off the
road the ride through the bush could be quite frightening.
Service and toilet spots have to be logged as the roads in Tasmania can be very narrow making safe
parking places hard to find. The Police advised crews at the driver’s briefing that they did not want to
receive complaints from the locals that the competitors were exposing themselves having a comfort stop in
public areas.
The first year we had two service vehicles and this made it easier to get to the car when some roads are
closed during the event. Unless the service vehicle gets through the stage before the police close the road
then your car could run out of fuel on the longer runs especially on the west coast. The second and third
year we towed the trailer behind the service vehicle just in case we needed to tow the broken car to a
workshop or back onto the boat.
The run the first year was very good and the team received their Targa Plate. We found that afternoon
service and car washing can be quite chaotic with so many cars in the limited space available so in later
years we serviced away from the finish before putting the car into Parc Ferme for the night.
The second year the exhaust pipe just behind the turbo charger started to crack and eventually it started a
fire under the bonnet on day four and melted a lot of plastic fittings. Also fumes entered the car and
affected the crew giving them headaches and speaking difficulties. With much work with temporary repairs
and lots of prayers we were able to get the car to Hobart without loss of time. A ring around the Hobart area
found an exhaust fitter in Kingston who was willing to have a look but you know it is Friday afternoon and
he likes to leave early. Luckily he agreed to fix the exhaust pipe and so we were able to finish the last day
and get the Targa Plate and Finishing Medallion.
This year the fire damage under the bonnet was repaired, a new starter motor installed, a new two and half
inch exhaust system fitted and the car serviced ready for competition. Andrew and John did a two day
recce of the three new stages in the north west and two extra stages south of Hobart on the last day.
Andrew reported that these stages would put a real sting in the tail for the event.
When we arrived in Tasmania we had an appointment in Launceston, with Brad, to have the car dyno
tuned to make sure the engine was giving its best output. An extra thirty kilowatts were found and John
reported the car now felt like a real race car. Everything was now in place for another win and our Gold
Targa Plate.
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The first four and a half days ran really well with all the stages completed in the trophy times and most
stages were quicker than the last two years due to the increased power and the way the car was running
faultlessly. Other competitors were having problems with broken suspension, broken transmissions, engine
blow ups and crashes off the road.
At the end of the Mt Arrowsmith stage near Derwent Bridge, Robert Porter and I were waiting to refuel the
car and give it a safety check when we noticed that the Starion was missing from the usual running order.
The green Mazda RX7 driven by Bruce Power and navigated by Ray Baker stopped to tell us that the
Starion had not crashed and was one kilometre into the stage stopped on the side of the road and Andrew
gave him the thumbs down meaning they were out. All we could do was to go to the finish and wait for the
stage to be opened to recover the car. Luckily we had the trailer with us.
While we waited a number of the Porsche Tour cars came in complaining of out of balance tyres or
possible flat tyres. It turned out to be melted rubber stuck to the tyres and pieces of rubber coating the
inside of the mud guards. It was possible to pull it off and roll it into tennis sized balls. Some competitors
must have worn out their tyres in these morning stages.
Eventually the Police motorcyclist opened the road and the Starion arrived on the back of the breakdown
car transporter with Rod McCray and Geoff Briffa red 911 Porsche that had also died during the stage from
a faulty coil. Behind came the Courtesy Bus with John, Andrew and the other crews who were filled with
disappointment of being out of the rally due to crashes or mechanical problems.
At Derwent Bridge the Starion was loaded onto the trailer and John told us the car was going really well
when it suddenly lost all power and he took the safest action to shut down the engine before more damage
was done.
“Fxxx we’re out, that’s our rally” was John’s expression on the video on the replay. No Gold Targa Plate as
this was the end to the three year Targa assault. This event is very expensive to run and the budget has
now been spent.
At the ferry wharf at Devonport on the Sunday night there were a number of very sad looking crashed cars
on trailers including Andrew and Belinda Collier’s 1985 Renault RS Turbo 2 damaged on the last day.
Targa Tasmania can be so great and also so disappointing. That’s motor racing. Thanks to all the people in
Tasmania who run and support this great event.
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Non-Pointscore Events
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1996 FORD FALCON EF11 GLi AUTO SEDAN.
Rego number ARA 48Z
 9 Months Registration
 160,860 km
 Blue paint in generally good condition...there is a small amount of rust on the exterior of the driver’s
door, and the right hand inner guard.
 Interior in good condition. Cloth seats are in very good condition.
 Front brake rotors and front wheel bearings have only just been replaced.
 Brand new battery.
 Mechanically sound although there is an issue with the cooling system. Initially the problem was
diagnosed as a suspect head gasket, but when my local mechanic checked it out, it tested OK.
Maybe a thermostat on the way out...I’m not sure.
I’ve owned the Falcon since June 2005, but it’s now time for it to move on to another home, or the scrap
yard.
$500.00 to a good home.
Geoff Horler Phone 0408 118 087
Car located in West Pennant Hills
OFFICIALS TRAINING
To ensure our events run properly and that our regular officials have a chance to also
compete, we need more members to obtain officials licences.
Firstly, we need members who are still ‘Trainees’ to become ‘General Officials.’ This means
less paperwork for the Event Secretary. Once you have done your one day as a Trainee a
form will be sent to the CAMS office. You will then be sent a link to an online Introductory
module. Once you pass the module (generally only takes 20 minutes to complete) you will be
given an Officials Licence Book, similar to your CAMS Competition Licence Book. Whenever
you officiate, this book then gets signed by a member of the organising committee for that
event.
This log of events can then be used when upgrading your licence to a Bronze level. It is of note that Bronze
level official licences never expire. TCC is really in need of the following Bronze level officials. For members a
little worried about learning and performing these roles, please be assured that we have many members in the
club who are happy to mentor you through this process. Help is never far away. Some roles will require you to
be actively involved in the organisation of the event so leaving this to the last minute will not benefit yourself
with any potential assessments. TCC has plenty of events that you can help run and upgrade your licence, so
please have a good think about it and speak to Dave Masing (TCC Officials Registrar) in order to start the
process.
Course
Bronze Event Admin
Bronze Event Command
Bronze Scrutineer
Delivery
Online
Online
Face to Face
How to Organise Training
Email CAMS - memberservices@cams.com.au
Email CAMS - memberservices@cams.com.au
Email CAMS NSW - nsw@cams.com.au
For more information on the different types of officials licences, training modules or the assessment process,
please check out the CAMS website www.cams.com.au
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PISTON SLAP
MAY 2016
Other Motorsport Results
WRC - World Rally Championship
Driver Standings
1. Sebastien Ogier
2. Hayden Paddon
3. Mads Ostberg
4. Andreas Mikkelsen
5. Dani Sordo
Points
96
57
52
48
44
Last Event: Rally Argentina 21 – 24 Apr 2016
1. Hayden Paddon / John Kennard
2. Sebastien Ogier / Julien Ingrassia
3. Andreas Mikkelsen / Anders Jaeger
Next Event: Rally Portugal 19 – 22 May 2016
ARC - Australian Rally Championship
Driver Standings
1. Simon Evans
2. Harry Bates
=3. Justin Dowel
=3. Molly Taylor
4. Mark Pedder
Points
75
74
52
52
48
Last Event: Quit Forest Rally WA 22-24 April 2016
1. Simon Evans / Ben Searcy
2. Harry Bates / John McCarthy
=3. Justin Dowel / Toni Feavel
=3. Molly Taylor / Bill Hayes
Next Event: National Capital Rally 27-29 May 2016
Points
100
57
43
36
33
Last Event: Russian Grand Prix 29 Apr-1 May 2016
1. Nico Rosberg
2. Lewis Hamilton
3. Kimi Raikkonen
Points
651
636
627
615
558
Last Event: Phillip Island S/Sprint 15 – 17 Apr 2016
1. Scott McLaughlin
2. Mark Winterbottom
3. Scott Pye
F1 – Formula One
Driver Standings
1. Nico Rosberg
2. Lewis Hamilton
3. Kimi Raikkonen
4. Daniel Ricciardo
5. Sebastian Vettel
Next Event: Spain Grand Prix 13 – 15 Apr 2016
V8 Supercars
Driver Standings
1. Jamie Whincup
2. Scott McLaughlin
3. Mark Winterbottom
4. Craig Lowndes
5. Will Davison
Next Event: Perth S/Sprint 6 - 8 May 2016
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Thornleigh Car Club Regalia
2015 Price List
All prices include TCC embroidered logo and GST.
Your name on regalia add $9.00
CAP
One size fits all
$19-00
SHORT SLEEVE POLO SHIRT
$34-00
Size:
MENS
Half chest measurement (cm)
S
53.5
M
56
L
58.5
XL
61
2XL
63.5
3XL
66
LADIES
Half chest measurement (cm)
8
47
10
49
12
51
14
53
16
55
18
57
20
59
L
68
XL
71
2XL
73
3XL
76
XL
68.5
2XL
71
POLY FLEECE JACKET – HALF ZIP
Size:
Half chest measurement (cm)
$55-00
XS
60
S
63
RALLY OR CASUAL WEAR JACKET
M
66
$75-00
POLY FLEECE LINED WITH HOOD
Size:
Half chest measurement (cm)
S
61
M
63.5
CHAMBRAY DRESS SHIRT - LONG SLEEVE
$47-00
- SHORT SLEEVE
Size:
L
66
$45-00
MENS – 2 Front Pockets
Half chest measurement (cm)
XS
53
S
56
M
59
L
62
XL
66
2XL
69
3XL
74
4XL
79
5XL
93
LADIES – 1 Front Pocket
Half chest measurement (cm)
8
0
10
52
12
54
14
56
16
58
18
60
20
62
22
64
24
66
Note: Half chest measurement means from underarm across chest to underarm.
If you want to order regalia, please contact Jim Richardson on 9639 0638 or email jimandbev@bigpond.com
NOTE:
ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR AT TIME OF COLLECTION
THE CHAMPIONS OF 2015
ARON ELLIOTT
2 Club Championship
nd
2 Drivers Championship
st
1 Khanacross Championship
MATT RATH
1 Club Championship
st
1 Drivers Championship
st
Eq. 1 Rally Driver’s Championship
nd
st
GARRY ELLIOTT
3 Club Championship
nd
2 Khanacross Championship
JOHN CROWLEY
4 Club Championship
nd
2 Rally Navigator’s Championship
ERNIE BOSTON
5 Club Championship
th
4 Motorkhana Championship
GREG YATES
6 Club Championship
st
Eq. 1 Rally Driver’s Championship
rd
th
th
Wendy Maher -1st Ladies Championship
Wendy Maher - Eq. 1st Rally Navigator’s Championship
Andrew Crowley - Eq. 1st Rally Navigator’s Championship
David Masing - 1st Motorkhana Championship
Matt Rath - 1st Speed Championship
th
John Grist - Clubman Award
Andrew Whitfield - Encouragement Award
Todd Johnson - Junior Encouragement Award
David Masing - Ernie Boston Trophy
Phil Coffey - Officials Award