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When people talk about club racing, they are usually referring to the most common club based event in Australia, the Supersprint. Run on a full circuit these events are conducted with a number of cars on track at the same time, although the results determined by lap-time rather than position. For the competitors, this combines the thrill of racing on a real track while reducing the chance of an accident or collision, as the cars are not actually racing for position. Complementing this is the ease of licensing and car preparation. To help reduce costs, a CAMS Level 2S (speed) licence is all that is required for these events. The driver does not require any specialist clothing beyond long sleeves and pants, a helmet and appropriate footwear. In most instances, competing cars only require minor safety upgrades. This usually consists of a fire extinguisher, secondary bonnet restraint, taped lights, and a blue battery triangle, which makes it extremely easy to convert an every-day driven street car into a race car in mere minutes. When you combine the thrill of the event, the ease of entry and the performance of the modern street cars, it's not hard to see why so many of our club members regularly compete at these events. As the year progresses we'll be updating the news section with their results so if you want to keep abreast of all the news this is the place to be. Supersprints cater for vehicles in many different classes and you will see all types of vehicles competing. This includes mums shopping car which dad has borrowed for the day, though to both old and not so old V8 Supercars. While there are multiple cars on the track at the same time, the cars are usually grouped by lap times, so in most instances you will be out there with other competitors who are doing similar times. As the cars approach the staging area, they form two lines. When the track is clear, each pair of cars is sent out with a safe gap between each pair. Depending upon the actual circuit, there can be anywhere from 6 to 12 cars circulating at any time. While passing is allowed anywhere with safety most competitors will only pass each other on the straights, although this can and does change as your times fall and you start to mix it with the quick boys. While it is suggested that people have some previous experience at basic circuit work before entering Supersprints, you don’t need to be an old hand or super quick to compete and have fun. For members who have never been on a race-rack before, the club has experienced members who are always on hand to help those just starting. What vehicle preparation should I do before attending ? Most members find they need to do no preparation other than show-up However, we suggest the following be checked before any speed event 1.) Check that the oil level is at the Max mark on the dip-stick 2.) Coolant - ensure the overflow/reservoir is full 3.) Brake Fluid - ensure the fluid is at the Max marking in the reservoir 4.) Clutch Fluid - ensure the fluid is at the Max marking in the reservoir 5.) Check that all pipe-work is secure and no hoses are becoming loose 6.) Check that your battery is secure and does not move 7.) Before closing the bonnet, make sure that all caps are on and secure 8.) Ensure you have suitable material left on your brake pads 9.) Ensure tyres are in good condition What do I need for a Supersprint? You will need to be a member of a CAMS Affiliated Car Club such as Southern Sporting You will need a CAMS L2S license. You will need your Club Membership Card You will need a Helmet You will need a Fire Extinguisher mounted in the car You will need suitable clothing ... Neck to ankle, to wrist clothing - Long sleeve cotton shirt - Cotton or other non-flamable trousers ( Denim Jeans are fine ) - Enclosed footware ( Synthetic Sneakers are not acceptable ) How much does it cost to compete at a Supersprint? Entry fees vary depending upon the circuit. Typical fees are: Wakefield Park ... $120- Oran Park ... South Circuit $125- Oran Park ... Grand Prix Circuit $140- Eastern Creek ... $150- What are the tracks like? Supersprints are held at Nationally known circuits around the country. NSW members often compete at Oran Park, Wakefield Park and Eastern Creek. Some have also been known to make the jouney to other circuits such as Winton in Victoria. Is there any run-off? This depends on the circuit. Generally, not much. Is there additional information available to Southern Members? Yes, there is. Southern Sporting maintains an active Internet Forum that contains reference articles for all disciplines of Motorsport. These articles are regularly maintained within the Member Only section of the Forums. They contain all the details required from obtaining your CAMS license, to tips on buying a helmet. Most if not all of the Courses and Events we attend also have a special FAQ series specifically dedicated to that event. Where possible, additional information such as, course photos, maps and drive arounds are also provided. |
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