August 2012 - Penrith District Nitro Racing Inc.

In this Issue:
> President’s Report
> PDNR 10 Year Anniversary
> Results – 2012 Winterchamps
> 2012 Autumn Championship
> Drag Racing Report
THE NEWSLETTER OF PENRITH DISTRICT NITRO RACING INC. (PDNR)
Issue #17
April 2012
Penrith District Nitro Racing Inc
pdnracing.org.au
info@pdnracing.org.au
PO Box 420
Kingswood NSW 2747
facebook.com/pdnracing
twitter.com/pdnr
@pdnr
Publicity Officer:
Bruce Berg
Contributors:
Tony Firth, Chris Stanley, Jamie Fellowes
Photographs:
Suzanne O’Connor, Bobbins Johnny, Michael Turner, Tony Firth
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WELCOME
Welcome to another edition of The Racer’s Edge. This is the second edition for
2012 and we have heaps to report.
In this issue we again have the President’s Report from Chris Stanley, and
summarise the changes that are commencing with the next championship. There
have been a few changes and clarifications to rules and procedures introduced this
year, and we share what you need to know ahead of the upcoming 2012 Spring
Championship. We suggest you take a moment to get up to speed on this
information.
As expected we have race results and photos from recent events including the
PDNR 10 Year Anniversary and the 2012 Winter Champs.
Suzanne O’Connor also deserves a special mention for her huge effort in being
the official photographer at the PDNR 10 Year Anniversary. She got some
amazing shots and put them all up on her website for everyone to check out.
Check our Suzanne’s photos at:
http://pdnr10thanniversary.jimdo.com
Suzanne O’Connor Photography:
http://www.suzanneoconnorphotography.com
Catch you at the track!
Cheers,
Pit Crew Chief
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Dear Members and Guests,
With most of the colder nights of racing behind us the warmer months are just
around the corner, and with it bring a number of changes in the classes our club
will offer.
There will be a new Outlaw 1/8th scale class, two new Off Road classes and our
Kit Class will have minimum lap times applied. The changes have been necessary
to encourage new members to the club and to provide classes for all levels of
driving experience and skill and various types of vehicles available. No doubt
there will be some initial teething challenges so I would ask that you be patient
until we get right mix and if you have any constructive criticism please let a
committee member know.
Since the last Racer’s Edge PDNR were fortunate enough to host the Racing
Lines Winter Champs and once again we witnessed some great racing, great
weather and some even better club spirit. There were a number of members who
assisted in setting up the track the night before racing and many of those also
assisted packing up the track after a long days racing. I won’t list these members
names for fear that I may inadvertently leave someone out, but I thank you all
very much for your assistance.
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However, I will make mention of two members, those being Tony Firth and
Michael Turner. There doesn’t seem to be a time when I’m not thanking Tony and
Michael for their countless hours of help and guidance that they put into the club
and the Winter Champs was no different. Most of the things that were organised
or coordinated on the day Tony would have in some way had a hand in on top of
running race control. Michael, like Tony coordinated and organised the days
events which included making sure that all of us hungry drivers got fed on the
day, assisted in race control and took many photos. If you are in any doubt as to
his commitment to the club just consider that he spent all day and night at the
track and he didn’t even race. These two gentlemen hold our club together and
give it the sprit that we enjoy today, so for that I thank you both and I would also
encourage other members to stop and take a moment to thank them for what they
do.
We are still progressing, all be is slow, with a move to P3. We’ve submitted some
lighting diagrams to SIRC and are awaiting engineers to examine our proposal for
approval. Until then we are in a bit of a holding pattern.
As you will read later in the magazine there are a couple of important dates fast
approaching which include a working bee to repair/replace damaged equipment, a
Thursday night Bunnings BBQ promotion, and a PDNR Promo Day at the St
Marys Spring Festival in conjunction with Graham’s Hobby Centre. All of these
events have positive benefits for our club and I would ask that all members try
and assist your club if possible by supporting both of these.
Finally I would like to wish all the drivers who are attending the upcoming
National Titles at the end of September in Queensland all the very best of luck
and hopefully PDNR will bring home some more silverware.
I wish everyone good luck in the upcoming Spring Championship and please
remember this is your club and your ideas.
Chris Stanley
President
president@pdnracing.org.au
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UPCOMING EVENTS
PDNR WORKING BEE
Sunday August 19
From 10.00am at SIRC (Maintenance Area)
BBQ Lunch Provided
Help Needed!
PDNR DRAG RACING
Sunday August 19
From 11.00am at SIRC P3 Car Park
BUNNINGS BBQ FUNDRAISER
Thursday August 30
6.00pm – 8.00pm
Part of a special Father’s Day Promotion
Help Needed!
- Contact Michael Turner if you can help
PDNR PROMO DAY
Saturday September 1
St Marys Spring Festival
In conjunction with Graham’s Hobby Centre
PDNR CHALLENGE
November 10 & 11
Save the Date - Add to your calendar
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PDNR RAFFLE
For many years, PDNR have had a raffle car each championship with thanks to
Graham’s Hobby Centre. Graham continues to give his support to PDNR, and for
the 2012 Autumn Championship, Graham’s Hobby Centre have generously
donated a KYOSHO V-ONE SR.
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2012 EVENT CALENDAR - SPRING
Spring
Tue
21-Aug-12
Registration & Practice 1
Sun
26-Aug-12
V8SC - Eastern Creek
Tue
28-Aug-12
R1
Fri
31-Aug-12
Drag Racing (PM)
Tue
4-Sep-12
R2 (South Bank)
Tue
11-Sep-12
R3 (South Bank)
Tue
18-Sep-12
R4 (South Bank)
Tue
25-Sep-12
R5 (South Bank)
Thu
27-Sep-12
Mon
1-Oct-12
2012 AARCMCC IC National Championships
(Brendale, QLD)
Mon
1-Oct-12
Labour Day (Public Holiday)
Tue
2-Oct-12
R6
Sun
7-Oct-12
V8SC - Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000
Tue
9-Oct-12
R7
Tue
16-Oct-12
R8
Tue
23-Oct-12
R9
Tue
30-Oct-12
R10
Tue
6-Nov-12
R11
Sat
10-Nov-12
Sun
11-Nov-12
Tue
13-Nov-12
R12
Tue
20-Nov-12
R13
Tue
27-Nov-12
R14
Fri
30-Nov-12
Drag Racing (PM)
Sun
2-Dec-12
V8SC - Sydney Telstra 500
Tue
4-Dec-12
AGM / Presentation / Santa! (Lone Pine Tavern)
Tue
11-Dec-12
PDNR 2.4 Hour Le Mans
PDNR Challenge (SIRC - Penrith) - P3 TBC
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2012 SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP
~ New Introductions & Reminders ~
The 2012 Spring Championship will begin with Practice 1 on August 21, 2012.
Round 1 is on August 28, 2012 and the final round – Round 14 – is on November
27, 2012. Round 2, 3, 4 and 5 will be held on P5 Southbank (RTA) area.
There are a number changes and new divisions commencing with the 2012 Spring
Championship. See the following for a summary of the changes. Please contact a
committee member if you have any questions or require more information.
Divisions:
Three new divisions are being introduced with the 2012 Spring Championship,
and an additional specification will be introduced for Nitro Kit.
OFF ROAD
Designed for beginner to intermediate drivers. 1/10 and 1/8 Off Road
Buggies, Trucks and Truggies. Must have standard Kit/RTR engine, off road
rubber tyres and open off road body.
OFF ROAD PRO
1/10 and 1/8 Off Road Buggies, Trucks and Truggies. Open engine. Open off
road foam or rubber tyres. Open off road body.
1/8 OUTLAW
Entry to intermediate level 1/8th scale racing. Open 1/8th scale vehicles, with
an on-road body shell to compete in a lap-time-limited division. Open engine.
Open on road body. Wheels must be contained within the body as viewed
above. Minimum lap time determined by the committee. The anticipated
minimum lap time (yet to be confirmed) is 18 seconds.
EDAM, Buggy and Truck will not be offered.
NITRO KIT
There is a new addition to the Nitro Kit specifications with the introduction of
a minimum lap time. Commencing Spring 2012, Nitro Kit will apply a
minimum lap time. The anticipated minimum lap time (yet to be confirmed)
is 19 seconds.
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Race Order Rotation:
Novice; Nitro Kit; 1/8 Outlaw; Pull Start; Off Road; Pro Tourer; Off Road Pro;
Outlaw; Open Pan
Structure: (No Change)
14 Round Championship
Worst round dropped after Round 13
Format: (No Change)
(Novice: 2 x 10 minute sessions)
2 x 5 minute races
Round 7 – 1 x 10 minute race (double points)
Round 14 – 1 x 15 minute race (triple points – can’t be dropped)
Entry Fee:
Members 1st Division: $12 (increased from $10)
Members 2nd Division: $6 (reduced from $8)
Non-members 1st Division: $15 (increased from $14)
Junior 1st Division: $7 (increased from $5)
Refer to the Fee Schedule at end of this newsletter
Track Layout: (No Change)
The track layout will remain the same
Track Direction: (No Change)
Anti-clockwise.
Practice 1: (No Change)
Practice 1 will be less structured with an open 8 minutes of timed track time per
round. This is a change from the race simulation format where there is a 3 minute
warm up, followed by a 5 minute race. Practice 1 will simply be 2 x 8 minute
sessions with transponders.
Pre Qualifying: (No Change)
For the 2012 Spring Championship, Pre-Qualifying will again be held on Practice
1 (August 21, 2012), however Pre Qualifying will only involve the fastest single
lap from race 2 counting towards a drivers starting position on the grid for Round
1 of the Championship. Lap times from race 1 will not be included.
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Competition Rules & Racing Guidelines:
For full details on the changes and clarifications
which come into effect from the 2012 Spring
Championship you can download the full copy of the
Competition Rules & Racing Guidelines from the
PDNR website.
Ask at race control for a printed copy, or download a
PDF from the direct URL below:
pdnracing.org.au/download/
REMINDER: Track Pack Up – Roll Call:
PDNR now employ a roll call system at the end of racing in an effort to improve
the involvement of drivers from the last two divisions who are currently required
to help pack up.
The system is essentially a roll call that is
conducted at the end of track pack up (which
is determined by the roller shutter being
closed, and curtains down on the trailer).
Drivers who are not present (or who do not
have a substitute present) will incur a penalty.
REMINDER: Track Pack Up – Penalties:
To coincide with the trial roll call system for track pack up, PDNR have revised
the penalty system that applies to drivers who do not fulfil their pack up
responsibilities.
Failure to assist with track pack up (when required)
1st Offence = Loss of 1 minute track time
2nd Offence = Loss of 1 minute track time
Continued = As per Committee see fit
Drivers are reminded that should they not be able or available to fulfil their pack
up duty, they need to arrange for a substitute to cover them. There are many
regular members and committee packing up every week, so it should be
reasonably easy to arrange a substitute.
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RACE ORDER ROTATION – SPRING 2012
Here is the race order rotation for the 2012 Spring Championship:
ORDER PRACTICE 1
ROUND 1
ROUND 2
28/8/2012
4/9/2012
21/08/2012
Novice
Novice
Novice
Fixed
1
Nitro Kit
Open Pan
Outlaw
2
1/8 Outlaw
Nitro Kit
Open Pan
3
Pull Start
1/8 Outlaw
Nitro Kit
4
Off Road
Pull Start
1/8 Outlaw
5
Pro Tourer
Off Road
Pull Start
6
Off Road Pro Pro Tourer
Off Road
7
Outlaw
Off Road Pro
Pro Tourer
8
Open Pan
Outlaw
Off Road Pro
ROUND 7
9/10/2012
Novice
1/8 Outlaw
Pull Start
Off Road
Pro Tourer
Off Road Pro
Outlaw
Open Pan
Nitro Kit
ROUND 8
16/10/2012
Novice
Nitro Kit
1/8 Outlaw
Pull Start
Off Road
Pro Tourer
Off Road Pro
Outlaw
Open Pan
ROUND 9
23/10/2012
Novice
Open Pan
Nitro Kit
1/8 Outlaw
Pull Start
Off Road
Pro Tourer
Off Road Pro
Outlaw
ROUND 3
11/9/2012
Novice
Off Road Pro
Outlaw
Open Pan
Nitro Kit
1/8 Outlaw
Pull Start
Off Road
Pro Tourer
ROUND 10
30/10/2012
Novice
Outlaw
Open Pan
Nitro Kit
1/8 Outlaw
Pull Start
Off Road
Pro Tourer
Off Road Pro
ROUND 4
18/9/2012
Novice
Pro Tourer
Off Road Pro
Outlaw
Open Pan
Nitro Kit
1/8 Outlaw
Pull Start
Off Road
ROUND 11
6/11/2012
Novice
Off Road Pro
Outlaw
Open Pan
Nitro Kit
1/8 Outlaw
Pull Start
Off Road
Pro Tourer
ROUND 12
13/11/2012
Novice
Pro Tourer
Off Road Pro
Outlaw
Open Pan
Nitro Kit
1/8 Outlaw
Pull Start
Off Road
ROUND 5
25/9/2012
Novice
Off Road
Pro Tourer
Off Road Pro
Outlaw
Open Pan
Nitro Kit
1/8 Outlaw
Pull Start
ROUND 13
20/11/2012
Novice
Off Road
Pro Tourer
Off Road Pro
Outlaw
Open Pan
Nitro Kit
1/8 Outlaw
Pull Start
ROUND 6
2/10/2012
Novice
Pull Start
Off Road
Pro Tourer
Off Road Pro
Outlaw
Open Pan
Nitro Kit
1/8 Outlaw
ROUND 14
27/11/2012
Novice
Pull Start
Off Road
Pro Tourer
Off Road Pro
Outlaw
Open Pan
Nitro Kit
1/8 Outlaw
2012 Championship Series
SUNDAY AUGUST 19 // From 11.00am
FRIDAY AUGUST 31 // From 6.00pm
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RACE REPORT
~ PDNR 10 Year Anniversary ~
PDNR celebrated their 10th Birthday the only way they know how, with a huge
event on Sunday April 29, 2012. The PDNR 10 Year Anniversary was a
spectacular event, combining circuit racing and drag racing activities, attracting a
club record 159 entries from 81 competitors, with a total of 18 divisions on offer
across circuit and drag racing.
PDNR were blessed with perfect weather, and the day was jam packed with nonstop action everywhere you looked. Many of PDNR’s past members and drivers
made the trip back to PDNR for this event, even though they no longer race which
was great to see, and a good size crowd were in attendance throughout the day.
In the build up to the event, PDNR communicated that they were approaching this
milestone event as a “fun day” with an emphasis on celebrating the last 10 years,
and they did just that. At the foundation of the event was a race meeting for
circuit and drag racing, but the plethora of off track activities is what made the
event for many people.
The formal opening ceremony reflected on PDNR’s journey over the last 10
years, and official dignitaries from State and local council were in attendance to
take part and recognise the growth and achievements of PDNR. The dignitaries
Mr Stuart Ayres - MP, Senator Marise Payne – Senator for NSW Councillor Greg
Davies – Mayor of the City of Penrith even had a drive of some nitro RC cars to
get a taste of what RC racing is like. Councillor Jackie Greenow - Deputy Mayor
of the City of Penrith assisted with the trophy presentation at the conclusion of the
event.
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Away from the track there was a static car display of muscle cars thanks to the
Mustang Owners Association of NSW, and a few other cars were on show thanks
to PDNR members and drivers. The kids were entertained all day with the
jumping castle (in the theme of a monster truck of course) and thanks to CSR
Sugar the fairy floss machine had a queue every time Brusier twirled his magic!
Other memorable features of the event were the special limited edition PDNR 10
Year Anniversary cap that all entrants were given – including the kids. All
entrants also received a show bag with some bits and pieces from sponsors and
other event supporters.
The circuit race day itself was limited to only two rounds of qualifying and
shorter than typical finals due to the other formalities and fun activities PDNR
had organised. This wasn’t a problem as entrants were aware this was not going
to be a full on race meeting where sheep stations were up for grabs – but the
competition was still extremely fierce at the pointy end of most divisions with
past and present state and national champions and some of the best drivers in the
country in attendance for this event.
The drag racing action was run to format with qualifying rounds and elimination
finals – but entrants could have done with a pinch more run-off in the braking
area. New records were set for P3, and the crowds were entertained all day with
the phenomenal performance of the scale drag cars over the 40 metre strip.
The demonstration divisions added some more fun to the event. The Kids
demonstration class was hugely popular as the future RC racers took to a
modified circuit. Kids as young as 2 had their time in the spotlight with whatever
RC vehicle Mum or Dad could provide.
The Nostalgic Demonstration division was a true step back in time, with many old
cars from PDNR’s history lapping around during the lunch break. The best kept
would have to be David Wowk’s Kyosho Super 10, but the crowd pleaser himself
was back, and Kim O’Connor with his wheel standing and back flipping EK4. It
looked like he had never been away! Some ex-championship winning cars were
also restored for the event such as Tony Firth’s Tamiya TG-10.
As always events don’t happen by themselves so a huge thank you and job well
done must go out to everyone involved. The PDNR committee, members, drivers
and their family and friends can be privileged and proud to have such a great
event for PDNR’s 10 Year Anniversary – keep up the good work and look
forward to doing it again in another decade!
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FINAL POSITIONS - CIRCUIT
OPEN PAN
Pos
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Name
Michael TURNER
Matthew OXFORD
Chris NEWLAND
Darrell KNIGHT
Shaun KALTENBACHER
Kane ALDERTON
Greg ROSSITER
Nathan JOHNSTON
Daniel MINER
Phillip WOODHURST
Laps
56
46
42
39
35
25
18
18
8
0
Time
00:15:08.195
00:13:52.344
00:15:27.245
00:15:12.748
00:10:05.623
00:06:40.771
00:06:11.692
00:15:29.300
00:06:13.537
00:00:00.000
Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
Pos
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
OPEN TOURER
Name
Laps
Ric BARTOLOZZI
57
Alex KOUSSAS
56
Tony FIRTH
55
Joel CASEY
55
John GERMANOS
53
Rick SEYMO
53
Leigh DYTOR
39
Shaun KALTENBACHER
37
Greg BROOKS
32
Philip WOODBURY
15
Tim MOYLAN
35
Lance NUNN
34
George KAROZIS
33
Jim CRANSTON
33
Jayson RUTHERFORD
31
John REILLY
30
Rod MORGAN
0
Chris NEWLAND
11
Leon HUIE
7
Shane BALDWIN
7
Splitty MILLER
7
Ben DUNN
6
Steve VALLETTA
4
Kevin MATON
4
Benny DUNN
16
Brett QUARM
0
Time
00:15:15.097
00:15:13.127
00:15:06.015
00:15:12.114
00:15:06.905
00:15:07.113
00:13:14.639
00:10:21.346
00:15:02.923
00:03:50.789
00:10:03.750
00:10:08.542
00:09:31.670
00:10:13.445
00:10:12.857
00:10:05.701
00:00:00.000
00:03:22.923
00:02:11.007
00:03:28.879
00:05:09.537
00:01:44.037
00:01:00.674
00:01:07.944
00:05:09.861
00:00:00.000
Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
B Final
B Final
B Final
B Final
B Final
B Final
B Final
C Final
C Final
C Final
C Final
C Final
C Final
C Final
D Final
D Final
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PULL START
Pos
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Name
Steve VALLETTA
David LO IACONO
Bruce BERG
Rod ALBRONDA
Darrell KNIGHT
Frank DEAK
John BATES
David WOWK
Shane BALDWIN
Joseph PATANE
Nathan JOHNSTON
Ben DUNN
Flavio CATALDO
Pos
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Name
Nathan BLOOR
Adrian AVRAM
Barry GAVIN
Kris ALBRONDA
Tanya BURROWS
Tate FIRTH
Jade COHEN
Luke BERG
Will SHIELD
Pos
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Name
Matthew OXFORD
Will SHIELD
Clive WHITE
Greg TEMME
Flavio CATALDO
Jamie FELLOWES
Stephen COX
Jarod BALDWIN
Laps
52
51
51
50
49
46
43
38
35
2
5
0
0
Time
00:15:06.752
00:15:11.639
00:15:17.251
00:15:17.402
00:15:14.086
00:15:06.290
00:13:20.065
00:15:20.745
00:12:05.770
00:00:30.854
00:03:28.599
00:00:00.000
00:00:00.000
Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
B Final
B Final
B Final
Time
00:10:33.630
00:10:09.734
00:10:07.920
00:10:02.059
00:09:30.867
00:10:06.116
00:10:06.482
00:04:31.892
00:00:00.000
Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
Time
00:15:16.272
00:15:18.342
00:15:05.217
00:15:06.126
00:12:54.860
00:13:13.605
00:15:20.604
00:07:02.747
Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
NITRO KIT
Laps
30
29
27
26
19
19
13
7
0
OFF ROAD
Laps
49
48
40
40
37
37
35
1
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SUMMARY OF FINAL POSITIONS – DRAG RACING:
TOP FUEL EP
1. Leigh Naylor - 1.650
2. Brandon Dimoski - 20.23
SUPERSTOCK GP
1. Peter Wilson - 2.446
2. Monika Woodhurst - DSQ
TOP FUEL GP
1. Zac Stojanovski - 1.687
2. Frank Naylor - DNR
BRACKET (DIAL-IN)
1. Daniel Woodhurst - 3.732
2. Nathan Johnston - DSQ
DOORSLAMMER EP
1. Phillip Woodhurst - 4.908
2. Peter Wilson - DSQ
JUNIOR DRAGSTER
1. Adam Seymo - 3.246
2. Dayton Woodhurst - 3.317
DOORSLAMMER GP
1. Frank Naylor - 1.949
2. Brandon Dimoski - 2.427
OFF ROAD
1. Matthew Oxford - 2.592
2. Jamie Fellowes - DSQ
SUPERSTOCK EP
1. George Pugh - 2.318
2. Daniel Woodhurst - 2.770
OPEN PAN
1. Rod Albronda - 2.910
2. Jim Cranston - DSQ
GFY Racing
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RACE RESULTS
~ 2012 Racing Lines GP On Road Winter Championships ~
The 2012 Racing Lines GP On Road Winter Championships held on Saturday
June 23 at the Sydney International Regatta Centre. This event is promoted by
Racing Lines magazine, and in 2008 PDNR received their first opportunity to host
this event and attracted 84 entrants. In 2009 just over 70 entrants were in
attendance to once again do battle for this prestigious event. An average size field
took battle in 2010 and 2011 with the smaller number of entrants putting on an
above average display of great racing.
In 2012, nearly 65 entrants took to the new P3 car park to do battle. Big thanks to
all PDNR members and drivers and their friends and families who attended and
gave their support of this years event.
A similar format to previous years was used, with the event catering solely for
Nitro (GP) divisions. Nitro Kit, Pull Start, Open Tourer and Open Pan (1/8 Scale)
were offered, along with the introduction of a Kids demonstration class. The 2012
Winter Champs was blessed with amazingly perfect weather, drivers would have
been forgiven for thinking it was not a Winter day!
The pace was hot right from the start and the pace improved as the track evolved.
PDNR were using SIRC's new P3 car park for their temporary car park circuit.
Thanks to the support from PDNR and visitng drivers from NSWRCRCC, IMCC,
Newcastle and SORMCC.
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OPEN PAN
Pos
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Name
Kane ALDERTON
Darrell KNIGHT
Phillip WOODHURST
Matthew OXFORD
Chris NEWLAND
Chris TURNER
Tim MOYLAN
Alex YOUSIF
Shaun KALTENBACHER
Greg ROSSITER
Marc SWAN
Laps
98
85
76
47
42
18
16
14
1
0
0
Time
00:30:12.713
00:30:13.758
00:30:02.367
00:30:15.218
00:22:05.945
00:06:13.147
00:04:31.376
00:04:01.140
00:00:34.574
00:00:00.000
00:00:00.000
Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
B Final
Time
00:30:00.530
00:30:01.056
00:30:12.047
00:30:08.547
00:30:05.068
00:30:11.553
00:30:16.589
00:30:02.981
00:13:50.891
00:05:40.034
00:20:19.700
00:19:22.918
00:20:14.103
00:20:01.297
00:13:39.181
00:10:45.331
00:00:00.000
00:10:18.027
00:10:06.805
00:09:39.706
00:10:00.046
00:05:19.249
00:03:16.419
00:01:21.286
Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
B Final
B Final
B Final
B Final
B Final
B Final
B Final
C Final
C Final
C Final
C Final
C Final
C Final
C Final
OPEN TOURER
Pos
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Name
Alex KOUSSAS
Joel CASEY
Shaun KALTENBACHER
Leigh DYTOR
George KAROZIS
Steve VALLETTA
Chris STANLEY
Jim CRANSTON
Greg BROOKS
Tony FIRTH
Bruce BERG
Scott MACDONALD
Lance NUNN
Tim MOYLAN
Darren NEAVE
Jared MACDONALD
Matthew PONTELLO
Leon HUIE
Rod MORGAN
Malcolm SIDNEY
Benny DUNN
Chris NEWLAND
Minh NGUYEN
Ben DUNN
Laps
108
108
106
105
104
102
93
91
50
21
69
64
63
59
43
32
0
33
31
30
26
10
9
2
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PULL START
Pos
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Name
Ben DUNN
Steve VALLETTA
Joseph PATANE
Darrell KNIGHT
Shane BALDWIN
Matthew OXFORD
Frank DEAK
Barry GAVIN
Rod ALBRONDA
David LO IACONO
Grahame FRASER
Laps
103
99
94
94
94
89
87
76
39
27
53
Time
30:16.7
30:16.9
30:07.4
30:10.5
30:18.5
29:40.0
30:11.0
30:18.8
12:52.7
07:45.0
20:16.2
Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
B Final
Time
20:04.3
20:08.9
20:04.0
20:05.8
20:22.6
20:02.4
11:44.9
16:31.4
08:20.1
00:09.8
10:08.7
Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
A Final
B Final
NITRO KIT
Pos
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Name
Jared MACDONALD
Will SHIELD
Corey FRASER
Nathan BLOOR
Monica WOODHURST
Jade COHEN
Adrian AVRAM
Luke BERG
Tanya BURROWS
Kris ALBRONDA
Tate FIRTH
Laps
56
56
54
54
42
36
32
23
3
1
22
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FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS – Autumn 2012
Here are the Final Championship Points from the 2012 Autumn Championship.
Rounds 5, 6, 8 and 10 were cancelled due to rain.
Here are the final championship classifications:
Division Sponsor
GFY Racing
Division Sponsor
JPM RACING : RB : ATS : CASTER
OFF ROAD BUGGY
P
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Name
Matthew OXFORD
Flavio CATALDO
Tim LINOS
Jonathan HART
David MANCZAK
Damien BARNES
Jamie VELLA
Josh MCMANUS
Clive WHITE
Patrick MURPHY
Armia ZAKI
Phillip Woodhurst
Tom HARRISON
Nelson ONEAL
OFF ROAD TRUCK
Pts
P
354
304
195
179
145
144
121
81
64
42
36
24
22
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
Name
Pts
Will SHIELD
Damian BARNES
Steve HART
Greg TEMME
Daniel WOODHURST
Tim ELLEM
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
352
322
224
196
70
68
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS Cont’d
P
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Division Sponsor
GRAHAM'S HOBBY CENTRE
OPEN PAN
NITRO KIT
Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10
12
13
14
P
Division Sponsor
(none)
Michael TURNER
Matthew OXFORD
Darrell KNIGHT
Greg ROSSITER
Don BISHOP
Jamie OTTEN
Shaun KALTENBACHER
Phillip WOODHURST
Tim Moylan
Marc SWAN
Chris TURNER
Darrel THOMPSON
Mark GALVIN
Pts
P
368
297
204
155
132
120
95
51
24
14
14
8
7
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Name
Division Sponsor
GRAHAM'S HOBBY CENTRE
Division Sponsor
(none)
PRO TOURER
EDAM EXER
Name
Tony FIRTH
Shaun KALTENBACHER
Steve VALLETTA
Tim MOYLAN
Splitty MILLER
Chris STANLEY
Bruce BERG
Rod MORGAN
Rick SEYMONSBERGEN
Pts
P
311
306
279
251
214
131
119
66
23
1
2
3
4
5
5
5
5
5
Pts
Corey FRASER
Adrian AVRAM
Jade COHEN
Tanya BURROWS
Will SHIELD
Kris ALBRONDA
Ryan BORG
Joe GALEA
Nathan BLOOR
Jared MACDONALD
Christian BLOOR
Matthew PARLETT
Josh MCMANUS
Monica WOODHURST
336
275
223
195
167
151
144
140
138
81
68
41
36
24
Name
Pts
Michael TURNER
Darrell KNIGHT
Chris CIAPARRA
Greg ROSSITER
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0
0
0
0
372
290
276
214
0
0
0
0
0
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CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS Cont’d
P
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
12
14
15
16
17
17
17
17
Division Sponsor
PIRTEK AUSTRALIA
Division Sponsor
IMAGE MART
PULL START
OUTLAW
Name
Steve VALLETTA
David LO IACONO
Frank DEAK
Rod ALBRONDA
Shane BALDWIN (M1)
Brett QUARM
Flavio CATALDO
Grahame FRASER
Jayson RUTHERFORD
Bruce BERG
Mark GALVIN
Ben Dunn
Rick SEYMO
Barry GAVIN
Joseph PATANE
Kris Albronda
0
0
0
0
Pts
P
352
292
213
206
201
142
124
91
80
75
29
28
28
17
15
14
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
12
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Name
Tim MOYLAN
Rod MORGAN
Ben DUNN (M1)
Shane BALDWIN (M1)
Splitty MILLER
Chris STANLEY
John REILLY (M1)
Jared MACDONALD (M1)
Bob BREED (M1)
Nathan BLOOR
Rick SEYMONSBERGEN
Kevin MATON
Steve MCDONNELL
Daniel WOODHURST
Adrian AVRAM
Matthew PARLETT
Jayson RUTHERFORD
Brad OTTEN
Jamie OTTEN
Benny Dunn
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344
298
248
184
156
149
128
104
96
80
51
47
47
36
30
28
21
18
13
5
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PDNR 2012 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Here are the PDNR Club Champion rankings after Autumn 2012.
2012 PDNR CLUB CHAMPION
Name
Michael Turner
Steve Valletta
Will Shield
Shaun Kaltenbacher
Tim Moylan
Tony Firth
Matthew Oxford
Corey Fraser
Flavio Cataldo
Darrell Knight
Rod Morgan
Damian Barnes
Greg Temme
Ben Dunn
David Lo Iacono
Rod Albronda
Greg Rossiter
Bruce Berg
Adrian Avram
Jade Cohen
Jonathan Hart
Tanya Burrows
Tim Linos
Nathan Bloor
Frank Deak
Joseph Patane
Tom Harrison
Shane Baldwin
John Reilly
Chris Stanley
Rick Seymo
Kris Albronda
Splitty Miller
Grahame Fraser
Don Bishop
Barry Gavin
Jayson Rutherford
Jamie Vella
Nathan Johnston
Kevin Maton
Daniel Woodhurst
Christian Bloor
Clive White
Chris Turner
Darrel Thompson
Jarod Baldwin
Benny Dunn
Marc Swan
Tate Firth
Graham Mcmillan
RANK
1
2
3
4
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
32
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
TOTAL
676
672
636
590
590
563
553
545
537
517
515
500
442
438
418
395
392
388
378
376
352
348
343
342
341
323
316
312
309
299
295
287
287
279
212
185
159
121
109
71
70
68
64
50
40
29
21
14
13
7
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
SUMMER
AUTUMN
SPRING
304
320
284
284
246
252
199
209
233
227
217
178
246
190
126
189
178
269
103
153
173
153
148
204
128
308
294
111
181
150
244
136
73
188
80
168
79
0
109
24
0
0
0
36
32
29
16
0
13
7
372
352
352
306
344
311
354
336
304
290
298
322
196
248
292
206
214
119
275
223
179
195
195
138
213
15
22
201
128
149
51
151
214
91
132
17
80
121
0
47
70
68
64
14
8
0
5
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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DRAG RACING
~ 2012 Championship Series ~
Hi and Welcome To the Racers Edge PDNR Drags Update
Firstly, there has been a lot happening in the drags lately, but I would like to start
by welcoming some new faces on the committee, Russell McGuire as general
committee, who is really keen to get in and help. And introducing myself, Jamie
Fellowes, the head of Drags or as it is formerly called Drag section Head.
We have began to start using the new P3 parking lot with lots of success and new
records being broken every meet, the new surface is showing the real potential of
the cars as we strive to do our personal bests and record breaking runs. Frank
Naylor, our Sugar Daddy is keeping the surface nice and sticky, so there heaps of
traction there.
We are constantly making improvements in the track set up and one of them is the
new T piece housings that are being made to protect the timing light sensors that
get hit on a regular basis, hopefully they will be ready for round 6 on the 19
august, this will save a lot of time in setting them up when constantly being hit at
over a 100 kph. Below are the current records so far,
I am really encouraged to see the Dads bringing the kids down to have a go, as we
want it to be kid friendly as well, so well done to all the Dads for the effort that’s
needed to get the kids and cars ready for a day at the Drags. Some of the kids
were getting so fast they had to step out of the junior classes, as they were getting
too fast. Well done!
I would like to thank all the drag racers that come and support the racing, without
you there is no Drag Racing, so a big thank you for all the help in set up and pack
up. We have a lot of work to do, so let’s make this our Club
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I would like to thank all the other people on the drag committee as well, as
without all their hard help and ideas there just wouldn’t be any Drags, they are:
Secretary : Rod Albronda
General Committee: David Lo Lacono
General Committee: Peter Wilson
General Committee: George Pugh
General Committee: Frank Naylor
General Committee: Russell McGuire
Feel free to drop me a email or call if you have any ideas or suggestions for the
Drags, we want this to be your club.
Thanks for all your help and support during the year.
Keep it Straight and Fast
Jamie Fellowes
Drag Section Head
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SPONSORS
GFY Racing
Division Sponsor of Truck
Division Sponsor of Pro Tourer and Nitro Kit
Division Sponsor of Outlaw
Division Sponsor of Buggy
Division Sponsor of Pull Start
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SUGGESTION FORM
~ Your Club – Your Ideas ~
Please detach and submit to race control or a committee member
Date:
Name (Preferred):
Contact Phone:
Suggestion(s):
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PDNR Fee Schedule (UPDATED)
Membership
Annual Renewal – Due 30th September
New Member – 30th September through 30th June
New Member – 1st July through 30th August
New Member – 1st September through 30th September
$40.00
$50.00
$20.00
$50.00 – 13 month
membership
Junior – Under 16 years, non-voting.
$15.00
Full adult membership entitles the member to nonvoting membership for their
partner and children under 16 years of age.
Weeknight Racing – Casual
All casual entries need to fill out a Championship Entry Application
once per championship
Kids Division (School holidays only, 13 and under)
$2.00
Junior - Under 16 years – 1st division
$7.00
Junior - Under 16 years – Additional division
$5.00
PDNR Member - 1st division
$12.00
PDNR Member - Additional division
$6.00
Visitor - 1st division
$15.00
Visitor - Additional division
$12.00
Weeknight Racing – Championship (Members Only)
1st Championship Division
$100.00
2nd and subsequent Championship Divisions (each)
$50.00
Junior
$60.00 1st
$50.00 2nd Division
Equipment
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PDNR TEAM WEAR – PRICE REDUCED!
LATEST NEWS - PDNR have a variety of merchandise available, and now it is
available at reduced prices. See Race Control for more information.
Race Jacket
Polo Shirt
Moto (Torque) Shirt
Race Cap
Beanie
Stickers
:
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