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BLOWER JANUARY 2016

Khanacross action Photo Geoff Benson

MOTORKHANA

7 FEBRUARY 2016

“THE QUARRY”

BATHURST LIGHT CAR CLUB 416 CONROD STRAIGHT MT PANORAMA PO BOX 444 BATHURST

www.blcc.com.au

Office Bearers 2015 – BLCC email: secretary -blcc@bigpond.com Position Name Contact No. Email President Mick Tuckey 0408 659 862 micktuckey@gmail.com Vice President Scott Sims 02 6362 9784 jssims@bigpond.com.au Treasurer Robert Flood 0408 402 729 rflood51@gmail.com Secretary Donna Sims 02 6362 9784 jssims@bigpond.com.au Committee Aiden Hadley motorsportman@hotmail.com John Paine 0418 243 616 Paine228@gmail.com Ian Plenderleith 0438 547 375 iplenlol@bigpond.com John Markwick 0467 026 279 jhm@live.com.au Nigel Buttriss 0419 911 608 nigel.buttriss@bigpond.com Nathan Stevenson 0428 410 636 stevenson.njr@gmail.com Competition Secretary Mick Williamson 0414 731 788 heymick@bigpond.com Publicity Officer Aden Hadley motorsportman@hotmail.com Blower Editor Tony Hanrahan 02 6337 1355 elfinfp@bigpond.com Social Director Helen Mulholland 02 6362 0769 ohelen@bigpond.com Property Officer Robert Wells 0422 819 896 escort45@bigpond.com Historic Plates Registrar David Robinson 02 6331 7433 robboauto@westnet.com.au Cams Delegate Helen Mulholland 02 6362 0769 ohelen@bigpond.com Alt. Cams Delegate David Robinson 0418 652 419 robboauto@westnet.com.au Quarry Groundsman John Windsor Membership Officer Phil Burgett 0419 758 825 phillip.burgett@gmail.com Chaplain Doug Rowan 0427 816 616 dougandkath@hotmail.com Website Administrator Kathy Hanrahan 0407 784 590 elfin622@bigpond.net.au Eligibility Committee Matthew Windsor 0407 353 350 windsorsautomotive@gmail.com Safety / Fire Officer Scott Sims 02 6362 9784 jssims@bigpond.com.au Patrons Cam Ashelford Arthur Davis D Moore Robert Wells

NEW CLUB CAR

Long term member and participant at Quarry events, John Kitchen, has donated a Subaru Liberty wagon to the Club for use at Khanacross and Motorkhana events. This is a very generous donation which the Club would like to acknowledge with thanks and gratitude.

MOTORKHANA

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“THE QUARRY”

2015/2016 CALENDAR

JANUARY 17 Khanacross BLCC M/Club

FEBRUARY 5 Bathurst 12 Hour 2016 – 5th

- 7th V8 S/C Inter

FEBRUARY 7 Motorkhana BLCC M/Club

FEBRUARY 13 Gnoo Blas Classic 13th

-14th

GBC Show

MARCH 5 Caves Classic Rally DRS

MARCH 3-6 Clipsal 500 V8 S/C Australian

MARCH 5 NSW Hillclimb championship Rd 1 BLCC NSW

MARCH 6 NSW Hillclimb championship Rd 2 BLCC NSW

MARCH 10 Historic Phillip Island VHRR Australian

MARCH 12 Bathurst Auto Fest BAF Open

MARCH 20 Khanacross BLCC M/Club

MARCH 25 25-28 Easter Motor Festival BMF Australian

APRIL 1-3 Tyrepower Tasmania V8 S/C Australian

APRIL 2 Rally of New England NSW

APRIL 3 Motorkhana BLCC M/Club

APRIL 3 Australian Grand Prix Mar 31 – Apr 3 AGP F1

APRIL 15 April 15-17 WD-40 Phillip Island V8 S/C Australian

APRIL 17 Esses Descent BLCC M/Club

APRIL 23 23th-24th

Oberon Rally AMSAG

APRIL 24 Kempsey, Mt Cooperabung KSCC NSW

MAY 6-8 Perth Supersprint V8 S/C Australian

MAY 7 Coffs Harbour Rally DRS

MAY 14 Nulon Hillclimb Nulon Closed

MAY 15 Nulon Hillclimb Nulon Closed

MAY 20 May 20-22 Winton Supersprint V8 S/C Australian

MAY 21 John Giddings Memorial Rally of Orange AMSAG

MAY 28 National Capital Rally NSW

JUNE 5 Khanacross BLCC M/Club

JUNE 10 10th

/11th

Bega Vally Rally NSW/DRS

JUNE 12 Grafton, Mountainview GSCC NSW

JUNE 17 June 17-19 SKYCITY Darwin V8 S/C Australian

JUNE 26 Supersprint BLCC M/Club

JULY 8 July8-10Castrol EDGE Townsville V8 S/C Australian

JULY 17 Tamworth, Oakburn TSCC NSW

JULY 22 July 22-24 Coates Hire Ipswich V8 S/C Australian

JULY 23 Narooma Forest Rally DRS

JULY 24 Motorkhana BLCC M/Club

JULY 30 Blacksmiths Inn Rally Johns River AMSAG

AUGUST 7 Ringwood Park, Raymond Terrace MG NSW

AUGUST 7 Khanacross BLCC M/Club

August 9 Canberra Hillclimb SDMA NSW

AUGUST 11 Bathurst-Taree Aug 11 – Aug 20 KKR Charity

AUGUST 12 Aug 12-14 KL City GP V8 S/C Australian

AUGUST 13 Rally of the Bay NSW

AUGUST 21 Esses Hillclimb BLCC M/Club

AUGUST 26 Aug 26-28 SMP Supersprint V8 S/C Australian

AUGUST 27 Blayney Rally AMSAG

AUGUST 10 Huntley Hill, Dapto WSCC NSW

SEPTEMBER 11 Motorkhana BLCC M/Club

SEPTEMBER 16 Sep 16-18 Sandown 500 V8 S/C Australian

SEPTEMBER 24 NSW Rally BLCC NSW/DRS

OCTOBER 1 Bulahdelah Rally AMSAG

OCTOBER 6-9 Supercheap Bathurst 1000 V8 S/C Australian

OCTOBER 15 Tumit Valley Rally DRS

OCTOBER 16 Khanacross BLCC M/Club

OCTOBER 21 Oct 21-23 Castrol Gold Coast 600 V8 S/C Australian

OCTOBER 29 Bryant Park, Victoria AHCC Australian

OCTOBER 29 Bombala Rally AMSAG

NOVEMBER 4-6 Auckland Supersprint V8 S/C Australian

NOVEMBER 5 Minidulla DRS

NOVEMBER 13 Motorkhana BLCC M/Club

NOVEMBER 20 Rally Australia Austl/NSW

NOVEMBER 25 Nov 25-27 Sydney 5000 V8 S/C Australian

NOVEMBER 26 Speed Weekend BLCC M/Club

NOVEMBER 27 Speed Weekend BLCC M/Club

DECEMBER 10 Presentation/Christmas Party BLCC Social

MOTORKHANA

7 FEBRUARY 2016

“THE QUARRY”

FIRST KHANACROSS FOR 2016 HAS BEEN RUN AND WON

Sunday 17 January saw the first event at the Quarry for 2016 in the form of a Khanacross, which was very well supported with 31 entries. The day was a great success and the general vibe around the grounds was that everyone enjoyed the competition as well as the relaxed and social day. A notable change for 2016 Khanacross events is the introduction of two classes for 4WD category – these being 4WD non-turbo and 4WD turbo.

A big thanks to the Plenderleith crew who manned the BBQ and drink stand, which was a sell-out. Also thanks to Michelle O’Toole and Jo Moore who were on hand early to assist me with the admin, and Deanne Hudson who most ably helped out Robbo with timing. Also a big thanks to Rod Simonsen who was charging around on the ride-on mower early to make the spectator area a bit more pleasant for users.

Racing was hotly contested, with Toby Ivanovic (1st outright and 1st in class), Ian Plenderleith (2nd outright and 2nd in class) and David Catt (3rd outright and 1st in class) slogging it out for the top honours. Other notables were Michael Moore who was 1st in juniors, with Harrison Hudson coming in a very close 2nd. Gus O’Leary was another junior who had a successful day. Long-time regulars of note were Alan Paul 1st in class and 6th outright, Scott Sims 1st in class and 10th outright. Stephen Hill 1st in class, and despite suffering some painful shoulder issues, he had a smile on his face the entire day. Club members Karen Wilson and Theo Poteris travelled from Newcastle to compete, and even though they had to head for home before the event finished they reportedly had a good day. Gwyn Mulholland raced his recently acquired Subaru (fondly referred to by Helen as Choco due its Cadbury purple livery). Warwick Agustin had the mighty mini out for a run and it was a sight to behold burning up the track, as per usual.

WIN television conducted an interview at the Quarry, which focused heavily on our juniors, and the driving skills and car control they have acquired from competing in both Khanacross and Motorkhanas. Hopefully we will get some new blood turning up after watching the story on WIN news.

The next event set down for the Quarry is a Motorkhana on Sunday 7 February.

Donna Sims

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6 January 2016 Dear BLCC Member This serves as notification of the Annual General Meeting of Bathurst Light Car Club, to be held on Wednesday 24th February 2016, at the BLCC Club Rooms, 417 Conrod Straight, Bathurst, commencing at 7.30pm. Attached are the following documents: 1. Nomination form for election of office bearers for 2016. Please note that only financial members are eligible to: • propose and/or second a person as an office holder • be nominated as a Committee member • vote at the meeting. Membership renewals will be accepted up to 6.45pm on the night of the AGM, however, new membership applications will not be processed on the night. If you have not already done so please get your membership renewal in as soon as possible. The nomination of office bearers for 2016 will close with the Secretary on Wednesday 27 January 2016, at the General Meeting. Nominations must be lodged by this date. The 2015 Financial Statements; 2015 AGM Minutes; a proxy voting form, together with a full list of nominees will be forwarded to members after close of nominations. There are no prerequisites for the make-up of the Committee, with each Committee Member potentially offering different skills, knowledge, experience and views. so if you have an interest in the running of the Club and are able to commit some time each month, please give serious consideration to nominating for a position on the Committee. Yours faithfully

D Sims Donna Sims Secretary BLCC

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417 CONROD STRAIGHT, MOUNT PANORAMA, BATHURST NSW 2795

Nominations are sought for the following positions

� President � Vice President � Secretary � Treasurer � Committee Members (6 positions) � Competition Secretary � Membership Officer � Safety/Fire Officer � Publicity Officer � Blower Editor � Eligibility Committee � Social Director/Committee � Cams Delegate/Alternate � Property/Club Maintenance Officer � Quarry Grounds person � Assistant Quarry Grounds person � Official’s Co-Coordinator (CAMS Requirement)

Nominations close at finish of the General Meeting on Wednesday, 27 January 2016.

Please note only financial members can nominate (propose/second) or be nominated.

If you wish to stand for any of the above positions please complete the following nomination form and return it to:

The Secretary Bathurst Light Car Club PO Box 444 BATHURST NSW 2795

or fax 02 6331 2352

BATHURST LIGHT CAR CLUB LTD

NOMINATION FORM

2016 OFFICE BEARERS

Nominations close Wednesday, 27 January 2016, by th e end of the General Meeting.

I WISH TO NOMINATE:

______________________________________________________________ for the position of: ____________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF NOMINEE:

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_________________________________ ________________________________ Name of proposer Signature

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NAME OF SECONDER SIGNATURE Please return to: The Secretary

Bathurst Light Car Club PO Box 444 BATHURST NSW 2795

or fax to: 02 6331 2352

Office use: Date Received: ______________ Nominee Financial Member Y/N Proposer Financial Member Y/N Seconder Financial Member Y/N

BATHURST LIGHT CAR CLUB

Action from the January Khanacross photos by Geoff Benson

BRILLIANT FIELDS SET FOR BATHURST 12 HOUR

One of the strongest fields ever assembled will contest the 2016 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour at the iconic Mount Panorama.

Forty entries, including some of Australia’s and the world’s best drivers, will start on the grid at next month’s endurance event.

The international line-up includes 2015 LeMans 24 Hours winner Earl Bamber, former Formula One drivers Mika Salo, Andrea Montermini and Ivan Capelli and GT stars Christoper Mies, Christoper Haase, Marco Mapelli, Renger Van der Zande, Benny Simonsen, Alvaro Parente, Rob Bell and Toni Vilander.

They will be joined by14 V8 Supercars drivers including six time Bathurst champion Craig Lowndes, Garth Tander, David Reynolds, Scott McLaughlin and Shane van Gisbergen.

Joining that list today includes Steve Owen and Luke Youlden, who will team with Roger Lago in the JBS Australia Lamborghini Gallardo GT3.

“With the outstanding mix of world-class internationals and some of Australia’s finest V8 Supercars drivers, this is one the most talented fields assembled for the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 hour,” said Event Director John Casey.

“The growing importance of this race on the global stage, and now as part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge, is reflected by the manufacturer interest and the fact so many great drivers and teams want to come and race on the Mountain.

“When Nissan, Bentley, Phoenix Racing and Nissan confirm their drivers within the next two weeks, that list will get even better and we will be in for something special this February.”

Amongst the entries, factory teams from McLaren, Bentley and Nissan will be joined by teams enjoying works-support from Audi, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Reiter Engineering (Lamborghini).

In total 11 brands and 15 models are represented on the latest entry list, representing Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the United Kingdom, United States and Germany.

33 GT cars are entered across the GT3, GT3 Cup and GT4 classes for this year’s race.

Defending winners Nissan, former race winners Phoenix Racing (Audi R8) and Erebus Motorsport (Mercedes-Benz) and Bentley team M-Sport are yet to publically announce their driving squads however all are expected to offer race winning potential between Australian and International stars.

A majority of the cars entered in the outright class are expected to feature at least one driver with the capability to contend for the prestigious ‘Allan Simonsen Pole Award’ on the Saturday of the event.

A recent addition to the grid is another entry from New Zealand: ‘Team NZ Motorsport’ confirming their participation in Class B with a Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Car to be driven by Will Bamber, Graeme Dowsett, John Curran and Craig Smith.

Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour tickets remain on sale via Ticketek with General Admission tickets gaining access to the entire precinct – including the pit / paddock area.

Campsites remain available in the Reid & Sulman campgrounds at the top of Mount Panorama with booking available via the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 hour website.

The race will be broadcast live around Australia on the Seven Network on February 5-7.

MOTORKHANA

7 FEBRUARY 2016

“THE QUARRY”