vmrc round 1 program
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VMRC Round 1 ProgramTRANSCRIPT
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March 10 - 11 2012
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On behalf of the Benalla Auto Club and Winton Motor Raceway, we would like to welcome you to the first round of the 2012 Victorian Motor Racing Championships. Categories on the program this weekend are Formula Ford, Formula Vee, Porsche 944s, HQ Holdens, Improved Production, Super TT, Under 2 Litre Sports Sedans, Miniature Race Cars and Saloon Cars. Four races will be held in each category, with race distances of six, eight and 10 laps. We wish all competitors and crews a successful and enjoyable weekend at Winton Motor Raceway and look forward to seeing you at the track for the second round of the Victorian Motor Racing Championship on June 9 and 10. Be sure to keep up with all of our events by checking out our website on www.wintonmotorraceway.com.au, liking our Facebook page and following us on Twitter @WintonRaceway. Also, don’t forget to tune into 87.6 Winton FM for live commentary of all this weekend’s races. Regards, Winton Motor Raceway Management & Staff
WELCOME TO WINTON MOTOR
RACEWAY
March 10 - 11 2012
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PROMOTERS OF THE MEETING
Promoters
Winton Motor Raceway P/L P.O. Box 249, Benalla Vic 3672 Ph: (03) 5766 4235 Fax: (03) 5766 4249
Entries
The organisers accept entries and drivers’ nominations in good faith. Every effort is made to adhere to the printed programme of competitors, but the promoters cannot accept responsibility for the failure of any driver to appear. Although every endeavour is made to avoid inaccuracies in the description of compet-ing cars, the organisers accept no responsibility for any that may occur. The organisers reserve the right to postpone, abandon or cancel the meeting or any part thereof.
Authority
The meeting will be conducted under the National Competition Rules of the Australian Auto-Sport Alliance and General Supplementary Regulations issued by Winton Motor Raceway P/L authorized under permit no: AASA031010/W103
Copyright
All material in this magazine is copyright and must not be used without permission of the publishers. The opinion of the contributors are not necessarily those held by the publishers or race organisers.
Acknowledgements
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Prohibited Areas
The organizing committee of today’s races has made every effort to ensure the safety of specta-tors at this meeting. In the interest of public safety , all areas other than official spectator areas are PHOHIBITED. The spectator areas are plainly defined and spectators are requested to keep behind safety fences at all times. In the event of an accident on the circuit, the public MUST remain behind the safety fences as their entry to the track may cause further accidents or hinder officials.
Motor Racing is Dangerous
All persons are reminded that Motor Racing is dangerous and accidents can and do happen. All care is taken to protect you but you are warned that there is a possibility of an accident causing injuries, death or property damage. By your admission to Winton Motor Raceway you hereby acknowledge that the entry to the racing has a degree of danger and the promoter, clubs, corporations, organisations and persons having any connections with the promoting, organising or conduct of the event shall have no liability to you except in regard to any rights you may have arising under the Trade Practice Act 74.
Safety
The fencing erected around the circuit is there for you protection. It is forbidden to sit, stand or climb on it.
Dogs
In the interest of safety, dogs are not permitted at the raceway.
Anti-Litter
Please help keep Winton Motor Raceway tidy.
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OFFICIALS OF THE MEETING
Event Management Meeting Director Michael Ronke Meeting Secretary Heather Wallace Event Administration Kaylene Johnson Gates John Binion Maintenance Andrew Terry, John Smart Credentials Office Catering Benalla Auto Club Ladies Aux Officials of the meeting: Clerk Of Course Daryl McHugh Assistant Clerk of Course Peter Avard Judge of Fact Ian Leech, Daryl McHugh, Bill McMurray Chief Scrutineer Michael Blakeman Chief Timekeeper Les Scobie Starters Michael Neilsen, Andrew O’Brien Flag Marshalls Brett Kay, Jenny Creek, Geoff Kay, Barbara Silikiah, Shane Clasby,
Russell Clasby, Marita Larkin, Alan Krahe, Clinton De Poel, Karen Legg, Hans Dartman, Jenni Cross, Garry McArdle, Ray Collins
Scrutineers Garry Versteegan, Tony Lugg, Cindy Brent, Lee Davis Pre Grid Marshalls Merilia Manning, Annie Van Prooyen, Samantha Buis Grid Marshalls Ken Farrell, Robert Reid, Neale Wellman, Brendan Van Prooyen, Brian
Holmes, Fran Stuart, Keith Menere, Mark Dolphin Pit Lane Marshalls Warrick Gilmour, Garry Versteegan Pit Exit Frank Wellman, Wayne Playford Timing Assistant Tiffany Leech Media Centre Supervisor Maggi Kirk Safety & Recovery Mark Johansson, Ken Burrows, Barry Stilo, Ron Rayner, Greg Baker, Pat
O’Neill, Noel McMahon, Don Hunt First Aid Graham Green Ambulance Nash McQueen Medical Officier Dr. John Moran Commentary Vanessa Gray, Liam Meegan, Brett MacLennan, Lachlan Mansell
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9.00am- 9.20am Formula Ford Qualifying(20min)
9.25am- 9.45am Porsche 944 Qualifying(20min)
9.50am- 10.10am Improved Production Qualifying(20min)
10.15am- 10.35am Formula Vee Qualifying(20min)
10.40am- 11.00am Super TT / U2L Sports Sedans Qualifying(20min)
11.05am- 11.25am Miniature Racing Series Qualifying(20min)
11.30am- 11.50am HQ Holdens Qualifying(20min)
11.55am- 12.15pm Saloon Cars Qualifying(20min)
12.20pm Lunch Break
12.45pm
Drivers’ Briefing (all categories) - Drivers’
Briefing Room, Support Paddock
Race No. Time Category Event Laps
1 1.10pm Formula Ford Race 1 6
2 1.30pm Porsche 944 Race 1 6
3 1.50pm Improved Production Race 1 6
4 2.15pm Formula Vee Race 1 6
5 2.40pm Super TT / U2L Sports Sedans Race 1 6
6 3.00pm Miniature Racing Series Race 1 6
7 3.20pm HQ Holdens Race 1 6
8 3.40pm Saloon Cars Race 1 6
9 4.00pm Formula Ford Race 2 10
10 4.25pm Porsche 944 Race 2 10
Scrutineering Times
7.30am Formula Ford
8.00am Porsche 944
8.30am Improved Production
9.00am Formula Vee
9.20am Super TT / U2L Sports Sedans
9.40am Miniature Racing Series
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SATURDAY: 10TH MARCH 2012
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Race No. Time Category Event Laps
11 9.00am Improved Production Race 2 10
12 9.25am Formula Vee Race 2 10
13 9.50am Super TT / U2L Sports Sedan Race 2 10
14 10.15am Miniature Racing Series Race 2 10
15 10.40am Porsche 944 Race 3 10
16 11.05am Saloon Cars Race 2 10
17 11.30am Formula Ford Race 3 10
18 11.55am HQ Holdens Race 2 10
19 12:20pm Improved Production Race 3 8
12.40pm Lunch
20 1.10pm Formula Vee Race 3 8
21 1.35pm Super TT / U2L Sports Sedan Race 3 8
22 2.00pm Miniature Racing Series Race 3 8
23 2.25pm Porsche 944 Race 4 8
24 2.50pm Saloon Cars Race 3 8
25 3.20pm Formula Ford Race 4 8
26 3.40pm HQ Holdens Race 3 8
27 4.05pm Super TT / U2L Sports Sedan Race 4 8
Scrutineering Times
7.30am Improved Production
8.00am Formula Vee
8.30am Super TT / U2L Sports
Sedans
9.00am Miniature Racing Series
9.20am Porsche 944
9.40am Saloon Cars
10.00am Formula Ford
10.20am HQ Holdens
SUNDAY: 11TH MARCH 2012
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March 10 - 11 2012
TEAMS & DRIVERS
PORSCHE 944 No. Entrant/Sponsor Driver Car Make Model Capacity
1 Imedia/ Rocket Digital/ HTP Chris Lewis-Williams Porsche 944 2500
6 Robert Lange Engineering Robert Lange Porsche 944 2500
8 Melb Performance Centre Richard Howe Porsche 944 2500
9 APORSHAPART Dennis O'Keefe Porsche 944 2500
12 Marius Catrina Porsche 944 2479
13 Jim Gallagher Porsche 2500
14 Paul Greer Paul Greer Porsche 944 2500
15 United Petroleum Vince Misuraca Porsche 944 2500
22 Muscrete Constructions Richard Muscat Porsche 944 2479
23 Nils Musaeus Porsche 944 2500
28 Bradley Kelly Porsche 944 2500
34 Doug Smith Porsche 944 2500
47 LJ Plaumbing Pty Ltd John Stanic Porsche 944 2500
50 Westbon Management Tony Westaway Porsche 944 2500
51 Arthur Phillip Motor Inn Steve Courtis Porsche 944 2500
55 Perma Rubber Cameron Beller Porsche 944 2500
70 Phillip Ross Porsche 944 2479
82 Brian Finn Porsche 944 2500
99 Hazard Solutions Graham Smith Porsche 944 2500
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March 10 - 11 2012
TEAMS & DRIVERS
HQ HOLDENS
No. Sponsor/Entrant Driver Car Make Model Capacity
6 Tiger Tune Carl McHenry Holden HQ 3300
8 CV Centre Chris Collins Holden HQ 3300
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Mark McDonald Racing Devel-
opments Stephen Whyte Holden HQ 3300
13 Bob Monahan Ken Wright Holden HQ 3300
12 J & E Flooring Jason Bell Holden HQ 3300
20 Schweigen Appliances Mike George Holden HQ 3300
29 Scotts Furniture Greg Wood Holden HQ 3300
47 KTAL DVD SALES Scott Wood Holden HQ 3300
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Linda Road Dental Care/ David
Tessari Marc Tessari Holden HQ 3300
71 Sunnyoaks Pty Ltd Warren Trewin Holden HQ 3300
72 Woodsy's Warehouse John Wood Holden HQ 3300
73 Petersons Automotive David Peters Holden HQ 3300
76 Simon Thomas Holden HQ 3300
85 Graham Francis Holden HQ 3300
88 Palmer Workwear/ Roger Ind. Wayne Tiriana Holden HQ 3300
96 Rod Vervoort Holden HQ 3300
99 Mount Nccrat Freighters Tony Moloney Holden HQ 3300
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March 10 - 11 2012
TEAMS & DRIVERS
IMPROVED PRODUCTION
No. Sponsor/Entrant Driver Car Make Model Capacity
1 BOOSTWORX Mark Ruta Mazda 808 3167
3 Platters Catering Michael Rooke Honda EG (1995) 1800
6 Steven Lloyd Steven Lloyd VN Commodore 6000
9 Allford Wreckers WPS Racing Wayne Alway Mazda RX7 (1980) 2458
10 Racetec David Bone Datsun 3536
15 Educational Living Richard Valentich Holden L34 Torana 4980
18 Bell Motor Sport Stephen Seizis BMW E30i 2494
19 WDT Asset Management Wayne Twist Mitsubishi Cordia Turbo 3400
28 Bullas Building Consultants / The Oil David Cocks Commodore VK 6000
31 Back to Eden Sports Jordon Cox Suzuki GTL 1300
34 TransRock/ U Panel Brian Bourke BMW 323i 2500
38 Audvolks Racing Adrian Taranto Audi 2800
47 Doug Greenslade Ford Fiesta XR4 1998
50 Tag Technologies Gary Pearce BMW E30 6958
55 Tony Wallis Tony Wallis Mazda 808 3126cc
62 Custom Built Gazebos Tom Allen Mazda RX7 Series 1
63 GP Antomodive Gary McHay Holden Torana 3867
65 Porterfield Brakes Chris Spiteri Holden Commodore 6000
69 Vic Dyno Hire Simon Phillips Datsun 1200 1991
72 Northern Steel Sales Neil Anderson BMW E30 2900
75 David Skilton David Skilton Mazda 323 GTX 1600 TURBO
77 David Levy Motor Sport David Levy BMW e30 2500
86 Robert Braune Robert Braune BMW E30 2500
88 Damien Milano Holden HSV Clubsport R8 5967
99 V Consult Rolf Mamers Mazda RX7 2364
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TEAMS & DRIVERS
MINIATURE RACE SERIES
No Sponsor/Entrant Driver Car Make Model Capacity
5 Matthew Thompson Future Racer 1600
9 Aussie Stock Car Imports Oscar Hartmann Baby Grand 1250
10 Sam Chester Aussie Race Car 1200
60 Tampered Motor Sport Adam Ronke Aussie Race Car 1200
55 Advan Tyler Owen Aussie Race Car 1200
15 RDA Brakes Brad Ward Aussie Race Car 1200
29 League Engineering James Ward Aussie Race Car 1200
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TEAMS & DRIVERS
SUPER TT &
U2L SPORTS SEDANS
No. Sponsor/Entrant Driver Car Make Model Class Capacity
5 Chahda Performance Racing Matthew Chahda Ford AU STT 4000
9 Tom Hutchinson Tom Hutchinson TVR Tuscan OT 5000
12 Corey Gooch Holden Torana LJ STT 5700
13 Steve Howard Toyota Corolla U2LSS
17 Performance Motorsport Brett Dickie Honda Prelude U2LSS 1998
20 Triumph Rover Spares Ian Wilson Triumph TVR OT 5300
27 Steven Murray Holden Commodore VN STT 3800
28 Simon Oaten Fiat 124 Sports U2LSS 1975
29 J T Panels Benalla Lee Patridge Datsun 70 U2LSS 1998
34 Jonesy's Pipe & Cable Greg Jones Ford EF Falcon STT 4900
44 Gasgep Industries Paul Crocitti Stahl Cobra OT 6000
49 Trans Gears & Diffs Stephen Harrison Ford EA STT 3900
49 Refrigerated Transport Lee Uhlhorn Mazda RX7 U2LSS 1998
50 TraComp Trailers David Runkel Proton Satria GTI U2LSS 1834
53 DJM Global Logistics David Moran Ford Mustang STT 4793
73 Paul Earp Holden VR Commodore STT 3800
86 Doug Dunster Doug Dunster Holden Torana STT 3048
124 Tampered Motorsport Shane Baker Holden Commodore Ute STT 5700
128 Barbados Racing Duane Diwell Holden SS Commodore STT 5665
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TEAMS & DRIVERS
FORMULA FORD No. Sponsor/Entrant Driver Car Make Model Class Capacity
2 Brian Sampson Brendan Jones Spectrum 010B K 1600
4 Anglo Motorsport Jonathan Venter Mygale SJ10a D 1600
7 Fujitsu Todd Hazelwood Mygale D 1600
10 Andrew Hardeman Denture Clinic Hamish Hardeman Mygale SJIDa D 1600
11 KARCHER Adrian Lazzaro Spectrum 010 D 1600
12 Karcraft Australia Emma Brown Comtec KO8 K 1600
14 Fujistu Air Conditioning Macauley Jones Mygale SJ09 D 1600
15 Drill Pro Tom Grech Mygale SJ11a D 1600
17 Harvest Motorsport Caleb Rayner Spectrum 012b D 1600
19 Zsidy Racing Pty Ltd. Ash Quiddington Spectrum 012 D 1600
21 Shamick Racing/ Kema Kart Supplies Anton De Pasquale Mygale SJ2008-17 D 1600
22 Evans Motorsport Group Jayden Wallis Mygale SJ09a D 9456
24 Visibility Event Sinage/ Elliott Print Nicholas Ellen Spectrum D 1600
26 Kaleb Sclater Spectrum 010 K 1600
27 MJM Polymers/ Miteq David Harrington Van Diemen RF96 K 1600
31 Tenkate Plant Hire Teagan Osborne Spectrum 010 K 1600
32 Formula 1 Pitstop Solon Tsolakki Spectrum 09 K 1600
34 Mollydooker Racing Luke Marquis Mygale SJ0101A06 D 1600
37 CP Engineering Chris Panozzo Spectrum 1600
48 Evans Motorsport Group Liam Morey Mygale SJ10a D 1600
50 Joseph Farrugia Jaymee Frampton Listec WIL 013 D 1600
70 Phil Marrinon Phil Marrinon Galloway HG5 K 1600
72 Avion Properties Ian MacMillan Van Dieman RF90 K 1600
75 Schmackos Gary Burns Mygale SJ04 K 1600
76 Omega Technical Engineering Michael Hinrichs Mygale SJ04a K 1600
77 JRG Racing James Garley Mygall SJ01a K 1600
78 Speco - VHT Brian Sampson Spectrum 01 K 1600
88 Connexus Internet Serives Greg Holloway Mygale SJ06A D 1600
91 Sam Breen Sam Breen Mygale D 1600
97 Sonic Motor Racing Christian Marina Mygale ST2012A-01 D 1600
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TEAMS & DRIVERS
FORMULA VEE
No. Sponsor/Entant Driver Car Make Model Capacity
1 Vintage Vee-Dub Supplies Daniel Reynolds Sabre 02 1600
6 Joust Racewear Shane Purvis Borland Sabre 02 1600
25 Beacham Racing Matt Stubbs Sabre 1600
28 Beacham Racing Gavin Stubbs Jacer F2K11 1600
29 Brandon Taylor Elfin 1200
31 Heath Collinson Sabre 02 1600
34 Rail Signalling Services Stewart Bracken Scorpion 1584
35 Mitch Quiddington Elfin Crusader 1600
37 Veetech Signs Reg Gardner Bee Cee 1598
46 The Coffee Clique Phil Oakes Jacer 1598
51 Stephen Jones Austin Healey Sprite 1600
73 Phil Gardner Phil Gardner Jacer 1598
89 The Broom Company Phil Wilkes BRD Sabre 02 1600
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TEAMS & DRIVERS
SALOON CARS
No. Sponsor/Entant Driver Car Make Model Capacity
16 Peter Phelan Harley Phelan Holden VT Commodore 3800
25 Laurie Ogle Motors Rod Lloyd Ford Falcon EA 3900
26 Tru- Blu Motorsport George Papageorgiou Ford Falcon AU 4000
28 O'Connell Tyres Moe/ Valley Signs Craig O'Connell Ford EA 3900
38 GMG Automotive Services Gavin Ross Holden Commodore VT 3800
44 O'Connell Tyres Sharon O'Connell VN Holden Commodore 3800
47 Hoskins Real Estate Cam Hoskins Ford Falcon 3900
48 STR Truck Bodies Matthew Palmer Holden VT 3800
66 Brady's Truck & Automotive/ Buchan Towing Aarron Paterson Holden VN Commodore 3800
67 Legend Homes/ Maffra Automotive & Exhaust Phil Gray Ford Falcon EA 3900
71 Betta Calibrations Brett Campbell Ford Falcon AU 4000
84 Tru-Blu Motorsport Corey Ludeman Ford Falcon 4000
85 RBG Property Services Colin Russell Ford Falcon EA 3900
89 The Broom Company Phil Wilkes BRD Sabre 02 1600
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Winton Lap RecordsWinton Lap Records 3.00 km circuit3.00 km circuit
OUTRIGHT: Christian Murchison Reynard July, 2000 1m14.5697s
RACING CARS:
Formula Holden Christian Murchison Reynard July, 2000 1m14.5697s
Formula Ford Jamie Whincup Van Diemen August, 2002 1m26.2188s
FormulaVee 1600cc Kieran Glover Jacer August, 2008 1m35.4042s
Formula Vee 1200cc Nicholas Jones Sabre May, 2001 1m37.3358s
Formula Libre Brian Sampson Dallara February, 2000 1m23.6319s
Formula Three Michael Caruso Dallara 301 Fiat September, 2003 1m17.4600s
TOURING CARS
V8 Supercars Marcus Marshall Ford Falcon BF May, 2009 1m22.9831s
V8 Development Series Andrew Jones Ford Falcon AU April, 2004 1m24.5606s
Super Touring Jim Richards Volvo August, 1998 1m25.3181s
Future Touring Ray Sidebottom Commodore VX October, 2001 1m31.4544s
SUPERTRUCKS Inky Tulloch Freightliner October, 2001 1m45.0925s
CO-Drivers Trucks Steve Coulter Isuzu SBR May, 2005 1m53.7336s
NATION’S CUP Paul Stokell Lamborghini Diablo G September, 2003 1m24.8430s
GT PERFORMANCE Bob Pearson Mazda RX7 Series 8 September, 2003 1m32.6533s
GT PRODUCTION John Bowe Ferrari Challenge August, 1998 1m29.1420s
V8 UTES Layton Crambrook BF Falcon XR8 August, 2008 1m39.2496s
V8 TOURING CARS Terry Wyhoon Ford Falcon AU June, 2009 1m27.9880s
AUSSIE RACING CARS Ben McCashney Playstation Falcon August, 2008 1m32.3118s
HISTORIC TOURING John Bowe Ford Mustang May, 2010 1m32.2437s
PORSCHE CUP Wayne Hennig Porsche August, 2002 1m28.3335s
COMMODORE CUP Drew Russell Commodore June, 2011 1m34.9513s
SUPER BIKES Shawn Giles Suzuki GSXR 750 May, 2000 1m23.733s
SPORTS SEDANS:
Over 2 Litre Tony Ricciardello Alfa GTV August, 2003 1m22.2930s
Under 2 Litre Lee Ulhorn Mazda RX7 November, 2010 1m30.9927s
GROUP C Phill Kirkham Falcon XE October, 2005 1m31.3669s
HQ HOLDENS Neville Haley HQ Holden May, 1998 1m43.8275s
SALOON CARS Shawn Jamieson Holden Commodore VT June, 2010 1m37.4574s
NASCARS Andrew Miedecke Chev Monte Carlo October, 2001 1m31.2853s
MARQUE SPORTS David Stevens Porsche May, 2005 1m26.6358s
APPENDIX J Ian G. Jones Torana XU1 July,1998 1m37.8448s
IMPROVED PRODUCTION Tony Wallis Mazda 808 August, 2008 1m33.8435s
AUSTIN HEALEY Peter Jackson Austin Healey October, 2008 1m41.4019s
PRODUCTION SPORTS Justin Levis Lotus Elise June, 2010 1m28.6473s
DAEWOOS Ian Kegg Daewoo Lanos October, 2001 1m50.9913s
SUPER TT Phillip Webster Holden Commodore April, 2007 1m30.1818s
BMW E30 Stephen Ford BMW E30 R August, 2008 1m39.4947s
FUTURE RACER Jade Barnes Future Racer June, 2008 1m33.1360s
PORSCHE 944 Steve Courtis Porsche 944 August, 2010 1m37.6803s