Sports Sedans at Bathurst

[Toymax]

Hi Everyone,

After much talk about “having a run at Bathurst” it seems we now have that chance. The email below details a deal to run as a support category at next year’s Bathurst 12 Hour event. The email, sent by the organisers (Yeehah Events), sets out all the costing and other contract details required for Sports Sedans to run there as a category. Have a read, ponder it, and let me know what you think.

We would all, of course, love to at least once drive a race car around Mt Panorama. Whilst this seems like a once in a lifetime offer, there are a few points to consider:

1. Cost – each entry fee is $1000 + GST, and we must supply a minimum of 25 competitors.
2. Deposit - $10,000 due by end of October.
3. All competitors must hold a full National licence.
4. You cannot bring your own fuel – it must be purchased from the organisers at the circuit.
5. We must supply 4 flag marshals for the Sunday.
6. There is television coverage.
7. The entry fee is the same as for a National round.

In the email below the “Company” is our club, the ASSA NSW.

If we get enough interest in this event, please remember:

To make up a $10,000 deposit we need at least 20 drivers to pay $500 entry deposit by the end of October – but we would expect all drivers to pay the deposit. The remaining $600 for each driver will need to be paid by the end of the year.

It is pretty short notice, I know. That is due to circumstances well beyond the control of ASSA NSW.

If you are interested in this offer, please let me know right now. If you are not interested, please let me know right now. If you think it is a great idea, but too short for notice to be given, let me know - we may be able to negotiate a similar deal for the 2012 event, which gives us all time to prepare.

No matter what, please let me know. Contact me via this forum or at toymax@sportsedan.com.au


Regards,

Andrew McKellar
President
Australian Sports Sedan Association NSW


Hi xxxx,

Sports Sedans are offered the opportunity to compete at the 2011 Event for a minimum of 25 cars at $1,000 plus GST. I have offered the slot to another category who have until 30 Sep 10 to accept or decline. Should a slot be open on 30 Sep 10, I am happy to offer the NSW Sports Sedans Assoc (‘Company’) the opportunity to compete with all the relevant details below:

1. Event dates 04 to 06 Feb 11.

2. Company pays individual entry fees of $1,000 plus GST per competitor (minimum guarantee of 25 competitors);

3. 12 Hour Race will be post produced and broadcast on One HD via a 3 Hour Program. Company can secure a dedicated 30 min program on One HD for $15,000 plus GST (optional).

4. Company to execute a Yeehah prepared Agreement, and pay a surety of $10,000 plus GST, NLT 30 Oct 10. All entry fees, less surety, are payable 7 days post entries closing.

5. Company responsible for supplying their own requirements (Yeehah will have a preferred supplier of car bays at competitive rate).

6. Company is responsible for purchasing their own fuel however through this must be done through the nominated official Event fuel supplier. Competitors are prohibited from bringing their own fuel into the Circuit.

7. Yeehah will commit to a 20 min practise session on Fri, 20 min qualifying session on Fri, 20 min race on Fri and 2 x 20 min races on Sat.

8. Company can retain the rights to their respective races including all vehicle signage.

9. Company to receive 6 x accreditation to each entry and 5 to Category Management (no accreditation issued until entry fees paid in full).

10. Yeehah to provide sufficient paddock space for Company, including access to power.

11. Yeehah will accredit Company series suppliers (if applicable) at our discretion.

12. Company to remain responsible for any prize money offered and/or trophies provided.

13. Yeehah will acknowledge Company’s participation as Round 1 of their National Championship (optional).

14. All competitors and will have access to the Teams Café on Lvl 1 of the Pit Complex.

15. Each Competitor to receive complimentary Official Event Program.

16. Company will be contractually bound to supply 4 x flag marshals for the Sunday of the Event from their Teams. These 4 individuals are to be drawn from the actual Team Members participating over the weekend and not from individuals nominated pre event and signing on as officials for the 3 days. Failure to provide the 4 officials in full will constitute a breach of the Agreement and a $500 plus GST penalty per person not supplied will be charged.

Notes:

1. Event sanctioned by CAMS under National Permit
2. 12 Hour Production Car Race will be held on the Sunday of the Event
3. All competitors require a National Competition License

This email constitutes a conditional offer pending the advice of other categories by 30 Sep 10. On this date, should a slot be available, the Company is to advise their reply to this offer. Pending acceptance of these terms, an Agreement based on these terms will be raised with the appropriate company for signature.

We look forward to an early response from you. In the interim, should you have any queries with regard this offer, please do not hesitate to contact me.

[toranaracer]

I'm in, where do I send the money!!!

I assume there will be a refund if something changes down the track?

Phast Phil, Round 1 2011 - Bathurst.
Surely this will entice 25+ cars out onto the grid.

toranaracer.

[Nadz44]

F**k Yeah that sounds friggin mad..... Come on boys it is hort notice but geeze what an oppurtunity to race at the greatest track in the world in the coolest class in the world.... Wouldnt be surprised to see 40 odd cars on the track at once... Imagine that.. I will def be there with my camera gettin plenty of happy snaps for everyone and would very much enjoy doing it... What a great oppurtunity to show what our class has to offer nad hope somethin does come out of this..

Nadz44

[Toyzda]

Great idea. This is the sort of thing I need to get my buzz back! Round 1 or no round, this is an excellent opportunity. I have been around there in a FF and that was exciting enough! Feeling the car wandering down conrod in the cross winds, jumping metres left and right over the bumps, buzzing the engine over the mountain straight crest and absolutely sh*(%ng myself going too deep over skyline.... with many more reasons to drive around Bathurst.

Now to decide between the 13B and the 2L.... and will I have time to be ready....

1 question though, the 12hr website only has the fuel supply regulations for the actual 12hr competitors. Are the other categories going to have to buy a minimum of 205 litres of fuel??? And no E85, or can you mix it yourself with the track fuel??

Come on guys, show your interest! This is an excellent opportunity that probably wont happen again for a while. I think the last time SS were at Bathurst was the early ninties...

[Toymax]

Right Toyzda, it was 1993.

I'm in the process of dealing with the fuel issue. It may be that we can organise an exemption in relation to it.

And yes, should we not get the required numbers very firm by the end of October, those who have put up their deposit will get it back.

[Tassie RS]

This sounds great. In 1993 I think there were 65 Sports Sedans that ran at Bathurst. The first practice on the track was scary with only 3 flag points being used and cars stopping on the track for various reasons, you were not sure if there was a car in the middle of the track around the next corner.
It is without dought the best track in Aus.

#56

[2002 turbo]

The fuel issue is what I thought would be the biggest problem because people run a lot of different types e.g Avgas, racing unleaded,normal pump unleaded and E85. If you can get that sorted then all the other stuff shouldn't be too hard to get organised, haha might need to some ring ins to wave the flags!

By the way Toymax it was 1992 when the Sport Sedans last ran at Bathurst! :p

[jd yort]

Wow. Fantastic news Toymax.
This is the carrot to entice the cars out of the Sheds.

[Toymax]

By the way Toymax it was 1992 when the Sport Sedans last ran at Bathurst! :p

Should have known you'd have the details Erik!!


And I hope you are right jd - the carrot is dangling, so hopefully we'll get a good response.

Thanks to the guys who have responded by email. Support is starting to gather momentum.

[Phast Phil]

You will have to run with that one yourself Toxmax if you want it to happen.
For a number of reasons it cannot be part of the Kerrick series.