Sport Compact Group Round 1, Heathcote, Feb 2nd

[The Gronk]

Guys in girls, we need EVERYONE in australia to get behind this event at heathcote park in victroria on **Date TBA**

The last turnout was less than steller, and a repeat of that could see the cancellation of this kind of event down south... something none of us, including mark and ray from sport compact group want to see.

This will be round 1 of the 2007/2008 sport compact season, the biggest and best sport compact national competition.

You have plenty of time to get ready, start testing and tuning and having the car on song in time for the meet.

The likes of dyson rotary, mazsport, gas motorsport, and all the other big names and heavy hitters of the sport compact scene will be there, so make sure you are too!!

website is http://www.sportcompact.net.au/ for more info (im assuming it will be updated v soon with details for the dec 1 meet)

[GrandMaster]

Will the track be up to scratch for such an event? last year (or was it early this year) looked very shakey. Can't blame the big boys for not racing, the track is definately not up to WSID or Willowbank's standards.

[The Gronk]

dec 1st looks unlikely now (which is good).

keep yours eyes peeled on http://www.sportcompact.net.au/seriesInfo_seriesSchedule08.php for more info as it comes to hand!

[The Gronk]

date confirmed, 2nd feb

http://www.sportcompact.net.au/seriesInfo_seriesSchedule08.php

[justntime]

Sensational, Means I won't miss it due to a friend getting Married on Dec 1st. Bring on the Sports Compact. Any reasons y it was moved??

[The Gronk]

yes, the re-run of the 2007 jambo on november 3rd was the reason i suppose.

problem is, there is only a month turn around from the heathcote meet to the mini jam at willowbank at the start of march.

fingers crossed that racers will turn up for both in big numbers, but i fear they will either only go to one or another, and with a bulk of racers coming from nsw and qld, it would mean heathcote will miss out.

[justntime]

Hopefully as it's a point round of the championship, they will turn up!!

[The Gronk]

it was last year also, the qld dyson cars didnt come, i dont think any mazfix cars came, and neither did any pac cars.

[justntime]

We can only hope they do.

[jigawatt]

i doubt PAC would come to Heathcote........

[Joanne]

Arik, Why would you think that??

[The Gronk]

my car has turned up from japan today, so i will be there :)

i dont see any reason for pac not to turn up! this IS a national competition, and if they dont turn up, then they forfeit all points this round could net them. Which in the scheme of things would be quite a lot considering its only a 4 round championship next year.

I think after the show downs of recent times between the mx6 and the camrydoor (and now the new gas motorsport car), that they will be there with bells on to prove they can still stick it to the 2j at any end of the country.

If they dont, then i guess it will be GAME OVER as it says on the back of the car, because all the other big sydney shops turn up, and they can probably kiss a title win goodbye.

[racergirl]

Went all the way to Willowbank for the cancelled (rained out) Jambo & if had the spare time & cash would have gone back for the rescheduled event. Not much track action at all but loved what I saw in attendance & can say that the sportcompact cars are serious fun.... I for one hope that the entrants are there for this event as well as the crowd. I'm in.......:D

[gemracing]

I cant wait for this one.....

Darren

[justntime]

Gronk, you mentioned your car, whats the toy?

[The Gronk]

toyota avalon

[justntime]

Seriously, any pics, what's it running?

[oldsedude]

i'm not sure why you guys bag out heathcote so often. we have an 8 second car that always runs straight and fast at heathcote. the atmosphere is always friendly and we have a ball.
if more people got behind heathcote park and supported the racing that is being held there rather than sooking about how there's nothing going on in vic , thn maybe the powers that be would take victorian drag racing more seriously.
support russ and jo, they try hard to support our sport and put these events on for our benefit, not just thier own!

[justntime]

Heathcote has always been a quick track. Surface is always good.

[BIGPSI]

i'm not sure why you guys bag out heathcote so often. we have an 8 second car that always runs straight and fast at heathcote. the atmosphere is always friendly and we have a ball.
if more people got behind heathcote park and supported the racing that is being held there rather than sooking about how there's nothing going on in vic , thn maybe the powers that be would take victorian drag racing more seriously.
support russ and jo, they try hard to support our sport and put these events on for our benefit, not just thier own!
I agree 110%

[HSVLOL]

I agree also! A little bit of interest goes a long way. If the car numbers are up and the spectators show I guess they would look into a revamp. I'll be there for sure!!

[Porkys]

where can we find some info on this event? i can't find any on their website

[The Gronk]

what do you want or need to know?

It is a one day event, on the 2nd of feb 2008.

It will start around 10am im guessing, and run till pm.

Its at heathcote park in victoria.

[BIGPSI]

I agree also! A little bit of interest goes a long way. If the car numbers are up and the spectators show I guess they would look into a revamp. I'll be there for sure!!
Exactly ... Heathcote Park owners are very keen to concrete to 330feet which would make the track very fast, but require cars to be racing and spectators to be rolling up to justify spending $60,000-$70,000 to do it

[1JZ747]

i am heading down this year to compete. missed last year due to changing engines over.

i spoke to jo on saturday night and begged her to run a test and tune on the friday night so we can take passengers with us (cant do it in sydney). its a great reward for crew i reckon.

hopefully the PAC crew will head down. rumours are it will be double points round to get people to go.

if people are serious about winning a championship then it will be a mist attend round, though people are trying to do a lot on a small budget. hell i had to cut back on the wedding:)

[spankme_rotor]

My entry is in!:)

www.sportcompact.net.au

[Joanne]

Well its confirmed, PAC Performance are coming down for this one:D

[The Gronk]

details on SCG site http://www.sportcompact.net.au/round1-08.php

[The Gronk]

new rules and regs for the event!

http://www.sportcompact.net.au/pdf/SCG%20Safety%20Chart.pdf

[Joanne]

http://www.heathcoteraceway.com.au/flyers/219%20-%20Sport%20Compact%20Group%20-%20Summer%20Slam%2008%20Flyer%20copy.jpg

[omgsik23q]

I'll be there racing sfwd... can't wait :D

[FiXXXeR]

Im there I Cant wait last year was awesome test n tune that friday night was better than the compact on the saturday!! I got hammered with sunburn I've learnt my lesson for this year though!

[The Gronk]

nogas style bumping up of this thread :D :D

not long now :)

[nogas]

nogas style bumping up of this thread :D :D

not long now :)
Luke it works hehehe

[jigawatt]

Arik, Why would you think that??

Sorry, i will clarify, i was under the impression they didnt race in Victoria anymore becuase they havent raced here for quite some time. Anyways its good that they are coming up this time around. Fact is, crowds come to see big cars and at the moment pac have a racecar which everyone loves too see!

the Rajab racecar will most likely be up there agin this year.

should be a good event. Heathcote is much more laid back then any other track i know

[TWIINZ]

last years even was abit of a disapointment. hopefully this year will be a much better event, especially with pac attending. driving up to heathcote on the ausrotary cruise was pretty good aswell.

[vlboostn]

should be fun!!thats what its all about!! looking forward to it
and i think i have talked another shop to bring a vl or 2 down

[onbo0st]

frk i wish i had the roller going by then, owell, do u need tech inspection to race?

[The Gronk]

nope.

dont even need a cage if you're slower than 10.99!

[onbo0st]

sweet might take the RX7 down if i get a chance

[eabaturbo]

No andra inspection needed.......Is this correct???

Hope to race the EA... time for another blast.

[Bandit702]

Does the friday night test and tune have anything to do with SCG, or is it just a Heathcote conducted meeting that we could do some night time testing with the drag bike.

Either way, i'll be there saturday with keen eyes, hoping it is a successful turn.

[The Gronk]

i thought you've given up racing :P

ill be there friday sat and sunday!

[1JZ747]

SCG is andra sanctioned so its full andra rules. the firday night has nothing to do with SCG so its a normal heathcote rules night. cant wait to take a passneger down the track

[slikrx]

SCG is andra sanctioned so its full andra rules. the firday night has nothing to do with SCG so its a normal heathcote rules night. cant wait to take a passneger down the track

not according to the front page of the sgc site!

http://www.sportcompact.net.au/

"Entries are open for Round 1 of the Toyo Tires Sport Compact Group Drag Racing Series, at Heathcote Park Raceway on Feb 2nd, 2008. All vehicles competing must meet the SCG Safety Chart Guide as a minimum"

http://www.sportcompact.net.au/pdf/SCG%20Safety%20Chart.pdf

so looks like andra tech aint needed. :D

[spankme_rotor]

From SCG site:

The Summer Slam is currently an ANDRA Sanctioned event so all vehicles must meet ALL ANDRA Safety Regulations. Click on the following link to view a basic ANDRA Safety Chart Guide. We must stress this is a Guide Only and you must refer to the ANDRA General Safety Regs in the SCGDRS Rule Book or in the ANDRA Rule Book. The SCGDRS Rule Book is available from this website as a FREE download, click HERE to download.



We realise that there hasn't been much in the way of ANDRA Sanctioned events in Victoria and many vehicles may have not had to comply with ANDRA Rules before but safety is a very high priority for us and any event we run. If you are not sure if your vehicle meets the ANDRA Safety Regs or whether you require an ANDRA Licence please contact us direct via EMAIL or contact your Victorian ANDRA Divisional Director.

[slikrx]

its interesting that they have two completely different things written there!!! so andra or no andra?????

[JETRX]

its interesting that they have two completely different things written there!!! so andra or no andra?????

If the event is sanctioned by ANDRA, it doesn't matter what the promoter says because it is ANDRA's ass on the line, so ANDRA rules apply!!

ANDRA rules aren't there to be a pain in the ass, they are there to save people lives, so if you don't meet the rules, you probably shouldn't race anyway!

[kakimoto]

onboost/stix whats done to the rx7 saw u down the hwy the other month

few sydney act's will be down for the heathcote day and some local fun

[slikrx]

If the event is sanctioned by ANDRA, it doesn't matter what the promoter says because it is ANDRA's ass on the line, so ANDRA rules apply!!

ANDRA rules aren't there to be a pain in the ass, they are there to save people lives, so if you don't meet the rules, you probably shouldn't race anyway!


the problem is the site says you have to meet scg's regulations......then it says its an andra event. it is either one or the other not both (its all to do with insurance and who is covering it andra's insurance or scg's insurance).


and i agree with what your saying about andras rules. safety isnt something to take shortcuts on. BUT im not going to get a tech inspection for 1 event per year ;)

[1JZ747]

the safety rules for SCG are ANDRA rules. the only part of SCG rule book that doesnt apply to andra is the class types

so here it is again in english.

ANDRA sanctioned = ANDRA's insurance = ANDRA's safety rules

SCG safety rules = ANDRA's safety rules

SCG class designation and performance reqs min weights etc is different to ANDRA SC comp classes and performance regs.

IE ANDRA run S/RWD and S/AWD together, so 4wd runs with rwd.

SCG has seperate classes for AWD and RWD.

ANDRA"S OZMOD = SCG ST289. different class name, basically same car requirements and minimum weights. ALL safety requirements as per ANDRA rules

[slikrx]

you will find on the scg site there is 2 different sets of safety rules for this event. that is what im trying to say. Download the 2 files and look for yourself!

http://www.sportcompact.net.au/pdf/SCG%20Safety%20Chart.pdf
http://www.sportcompact.net.au/pdf/ANDRASafetyGuide.pdf

I spoke to ray this morning about something unreleated but i did ask him the question and the answer was that this: "ANDRA sanctioned = ANDRA's insurance = ANDRA's safety rules" is true. BUT!!!!! the event may or may not be andra sanctioned. He is awaiting confirmation from another source about public liability insurance. As he understands that there is a LOT of people like myself who wont get a car teched for one event a year. We havent had andra racing here for a bloody long time and the way its going we wont be having it for a long time still. So he needs to find a happy medium to get some vic cars there!

[1JZ747]

this is not a personal shot at you, but i dont understand the whole im not going to get it teched for one event. i would have thought most people would think along the lines of im doing this so i can walk away from and accident, sure we all hope it never happens, but shit does happen and it is the safety requirements that will save your life or even your well being. as much as its fine to back your own car, its easy for a competitor whos a loose cannon to drop oil on the track, you dirve through that and your in the hands of luck 90% skill 10%

[slikrx]

my car is built to andra specs and will pass tech inspection no worries. i see no point in regularly paying money to an organisation for something that has happened ONCE in my lifetime. Understand now???? When (IF) andra racing returns to vic well thats when things will change for me.

[1JZ747]

wicked, you have all the safety gear. that was my point mate. not the actually $180 to get it teched and $250 for a license ( missunderstanding)


the $180 isnt going to save your life, but if you have all the safety gear thats the shit.:D

i remember seeing VL's etc running in the 9's and 10's no cage, no harness. just crazy.

[PhilA]

I think if you have a look at many of the old photo's from Heathcote and Calder there has plenty of cars running 10',9's and 8's with no ANDRA tech's done and I can't remember to many accidents because of poor safety checks.Common sense would say if you think you're going to run fast with no safety features.ie rollcages etc,you will get kicked off the track.I was under the impression that you wouldn't need ANDRA tech for this meeting.I've only just finished my car and its going to be a bit hard to run around and get a medical,send all paper work to S.A to get licence and have the car tech inspected in 8 days.So I guess I'II just run on the Fri test and tune and Sun test and tune,drink beer on Sat,seems silly.
Cheers
Phil Awramenko

[JETRX]

I here what your saying SLIKRX and ANDRA probably should come to the party a bit and maybe come up with some sort of temporary tech deal for this type of thing because of the lack of ANDRA events in Vic but the truth is ANDRA don't care, they just want their money

Also i know you don't believe it but i don't think it's as long as you think before we will see ANDRA back in vic

[fullboost]

SUMMER SLAM TO BROADCAST AUDIO LIVE WORLDWIDE


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By using our exclusive pay per view feature, for only $10, viewers will be able to listen to some of the best Sport Compact drag racing action this country has to offer as it happens, LIVE! All transactions use the latest in encryption technology and utilise the widely used PAYPAL payment gateway. Once registered users can listen in live, access the Speed FM LIVE event gallery as well as the Speed FM Summer Slam live chat feature. On Saturday Feb 2nd just click on the Speed FM logo above and you'd be taken to the Speed FM site where you can register the morning of the event.

[Speedfm]

Looking forward to this one guys. Be sure if you see one of the crew getting around on the day to say hi!

Steve
Speed FM

[20b_boi]

I think if you have a look at many of the old photo's from Heathcote and Calder there has plenty of cars running 10',9's and 8's with no ANDRA tech's done and I can't remember to many accidents because of poor safety checks.Common sense would say if you think you're going to run fast with no safety features.ie rollcages etc,you will get kicked off the track.I was under the impression that you wouldn't need ANDRA tech for this meeting.I've only just finished my car and its going to be a bit hard to run around and get a medical,send all paper work to S.A to get licence and have the car tech inspected in 8 days.So I guess I'II just run on the Fri test and tune and Sun test and tune,drink beer on Sat,seems silly.
Cheers
Phil Awramenko

they let non andra cars run last year, i dont see why this year would be any different, im sure they will let you run.

Dave

[slikrx]

taken from SCG site:

"The Summer Slam is NOT an ANDRA Sanctioned event so you do not require an ANDRA Licence or Tech but all vehicles must meet ALL ANDRA Safety Regulations."

So that now clears it up! :)

[fullboost]

Entrant list is looking pretty good now but we could do with a few more VIC competitors. C'mon guys show your support! :)

http://www.jamboree.com.au/round1-08entrantList.php

Weather should be fine :)

[vlboostn]

Entrant list is looking pretty good now but we could do with a few more VIC competitors. C'mon guys show your support! :)

http://www.jamboree.com.au/round1-08entrantList.php

Weather should be fine :)looking forward to catching up with you luke again!!!only seven vic cars not very good support for victorian dragracing

[The Gronk]

dont forget the test and tune on the friday night!

[spankme_rotor]

Where's all the Street AWD?
I'm sure there is at least one street WRX in Vic?
Will the 'borrowed' special win the series again in the SA class?

[Nick304]

if i wanted to enter a V8 is it possible? or is the event only for 4 6 and rotor?

[The Gronk]

read the rules on the site dude.

pushrod engines need not apply.

the hire car special will not be making an appearence again due to rule changes this year which basically mean you have to be the owner of the vehicle, or have the owners consent to drive your car.

[vlboostn]

dont forget the test and tune on the friday night!i will be there to mate, see how fast we can get up this track!!!;)

[1JZ747]

the hire car special will not be making an appearence again due to rule changes this year which basically mean you have to be the owner of the vehicle, or have the owners consent to drive your car.
as much as i agree it furstrates me to have to race against 17 sec cars.

i think its pretty weak to complain, when the person who complained, doesnt attend events outside of queensland, rarely makes it past round 1 because he cant race, or he blows his engine up.

i will agree the person brings fans to the sport, but clearly by his driving style/ability he isnt a racer so why does he care if some one else wins who can race. if he was serious about tyring to win a championship he would be at heathcote and sydney.

[fullboost]

Toyo Tires Sport Compact Group Drag Racing Series - Press Release 30

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OCD RACING SPORTS BIKE


http://www.fullboost.com.au/forum/img/sponsors/ocd.gif (http://www.ocdracing.com/)We'd like to welcome OCD Racing (http://www.ocdracing.com/) as the Sports Bike Class sponsor for Round 1 of the Toyo Tires Sport Compact Drag Racing Series. OCD Racing was created in 2004 in Oakleigh, Victoria by owner Mike Darcy (http://www.sportcompact.net.au/Mike_Darcy.php) following a long association within the motorcycle and automotive performance after-market industries and a passionate following of drag-bike racing over the last three decades.

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http://www.fullboost.com.au/forum/img/sponsors/ocd-bike.gifOCD Racing competed in the 2006/2007 Sport Compact Group Drag Racing Series in both Sports Bike and Outlaw Sports Bike at both Heathcote and WSID and achieved modest results with limited track exposure. In the 2008 Toyo Tires Sport Compact Group Drag Racing Series, they will compete again in both classes with additional bikes and also increased enthusiasm.

"We are pleased to have been given the opportunity to sponsor a class bracket for the opening round of the 2008 Series at Heathcote and look forward to competing at both WSID and the Jamboree at Willowbank in August. OCD Racing sees the current styles of both Sports Bike and Outlaw Sports Bike as the future trend for high-tech drag-bike racing in Australia" commits Mike Darcy of OCD Racing.

Come and see OCD Racing in action this Saturday, Feb 2nd at Round 1 of the Toyo Tires Sport Compact Group Drag Racing Series at Heathcote Park Raceway for the Summer Slam. Click HERE (http://www.sportcompact.net.au/round1-08.php) for details.
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2041HP FOR GAS MOTORSPORT 3.2LTR 2JZ!



Yes, you read correctly! In the lead up to Round 1 of the Toyo Tires Sport Compact Group Drag Racing Series, Gas Motorsport have been putting in the Dyno miles. With the tuning help of Phil Laird of Graphic Skills Racing the Gas Team has been cranking out some very impressive horsepower. 2041hp (1522kw) from a turbocharged 3.2Ltr (195cubes) 6 cylinder 2JZ Toyota engine! Anyway you do the maths that's an impressive amount of power.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ta6hXZkKIw

"With the Gas Motorsport Celica running consistent 6sec passes with the 3Ltr combo from the Camrydore, the time has come to step up game with our 3.2Ltr engine. Cracking the magic 2000hp mark is a great achievement for us all. The challenge for us now is getting all that power to the race track. With the extra horsepower everything changes, including clutch setup, chassis dynamics and so on. I doubt we'll be able to get all the power to the track at Heathcote but we'll certainly give it our best shot" .comments Joe Signorelli of Gas Motorsport.


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SERIES RULES UPDATE

For the 2008 Toyo Tires Sport Compact Group Drag Racing Series we have some major change in the Sports Bike Class. The Sports Bike Class as been opened out to allow a wide range of modification. Previously there was a large number of Sports Bike stuck midway between Sports Bike & Outlaw Sports Bike. With the changes made for 2008, the Sports Bike Class will become the perfect breeding ground for the Outlaw Class, with riders honing their skills and bike setup before stepping onto Outlaw SB. There are 5 new class records available within Sports Bike for riders to aim for. Outlaw Sports Bike too has had a tidy up to clarify some wording issues and make it easier to understand.

The Series points calculation have received some fine tuning to reward those racers that travel interstate to support Rounds of the Series Currently we have a short version of the Rule Book available for download HERE (http://www.sportcompact.net.au/racerInfo_ruleBook.php) which contains the change made in BLUE. In the coming weeks the full rule book will be available.

[YBNV.4]

so how did it all go? i ventured out for a few passes friday nite for the test n tune but couldnt afford to go out today (i hate having no job)