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• Sandown Trackday and VSSC plus Come & Try

  • When
    22 Sep 2024
  •  
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Sandown Raceway
  • Spaces left
    72
  • Registered
    46 registrants

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  Introduction:

  There is a lot to get through, but all of the information is important and being familiar with it will make your day enjoyable and as safe as possible. If you have any questions, please let us know via email. motorsport@wrx.com.au

  You MUST read the supplementary regulations below, these have been recently heavily revised so make sure even if you are a regular you read them carefully.

  We also have prepared a guide to motorsport, we recommend every entrant, especially if you are new to track days to have a read
  

  Supplementary Regulations
  

  Guide to Motorsport
  

  When & Where:

  7am till 5pm 22nd September 2024

  Sandown Raceway

  Pre-event Briefing:

  We will be running a highly recommended pre-event drivers briefing on Wednesday the 18th September at 7pm via Zoom. We strongly recommend this for anybody who has either never been to one of our events before, new to the venue or is new to track days in general. It will also provide the opportunity for Q&A

  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82805477526?pwd=xpTRfeCEaNNab1nN6eYGgA8PXcdix9.1&from=addon

  What do you need to enter:

  • A valid Motorsport Australia Speed or higher license
    But what if you don't have one?
    You first need to be a member of a Motorsport Australia affiliated car club like ours. You can join here Join Us. You don't need a Subaru to enter by the way
    You can apply for a license here Motorsport Australia Registration
  • A vehicle to drive that meets Motorsport Australia guidelines, and our supp regs (links below, see your vehicle section)
  • A suitable helmet. Minimum is a helmet that meets AS 1698, but a motorsport specific helmet is strong recommended. See link for further details Motorsport Australia Schedule D
    
  • Suitable apparel. Minimum is covered from ankle to wrist in cotton and closed toe shoes. Our long sleeve motorsport shirts are perfect for this. WRX Shop See link for further details Motorsport Australia Schedule D

  Cost:

  Club members get significant discounts to all track days

  • Members Early Bird: $245 (until 1st September)
  • Members: $260
  • Non-Members: $290

  If you register from 16th September

  • Late Member: $275
  • Late Non-Member: $305

  Your vehicle:

  • We accept all makes and models. While we love our Subaru's, we often have a significant number of non-Subaru's at our track days.
    
  • You're vehicle must comply with the Motorsport Australia technical regulations as well as our supp regs
    
  • You MUST read and understand our Supplementary Regulations (link below in before event section). Our supp regs reference the specific part of the Motorsport Australia Technical Manual that you need to pay most attention to. However we strongly recommend you familiarize yourself with the manual.
    It can get quite technical, and can be confusing. But don't worry, get in contact with us and we are happy to assist in answering or explaining anything
  • Our scrutineers have put together some additional notes that are worth looking at before the event Common Faults Speed Events Guide

  What you must do before the event:

  • You MUST read our Supplementary Regulations
    
  • Check your vehicle and apparel to ensure it meets the requirements, nothing is leaking or broken and everything works. 
  • Make sure you can get to your Motorsport Australia license via their App or have the physical license
  • Make sure you have something to show you are a current member of a car club. Eg membership card, or can show it on your phone

  What you must do when you arrive at the event:

  • Get there as early as possible, strongly recommend getting to the gate before 7am
    
  • Once you arrive, get to drivers sign on. Its at the end of the center row of garages. Bring along your Motorsport Australia License and car club membership details
  • Check over your car again, especially checking for loose items
  • Mount any camera's or devices securely, adding required tethering
    
  • Unlock the car, put you're helmet on your seat, open your bonnet and boot. This way our scrutineers can come and inspect the car even if you're busy
    Our scrutineers have your safety, the safety of other drivers and our officials as their primary focus. So if they offer advice or feedback please listen and be respectful. If you disagree or don't understand, politely ask them to explain further. They are happy to do so, and can even point you towards the appropriate documentation.
    
  • Mount your timing dorian. These often arrive around 8am, we will announce this over the PA. These should be mounted low as possible to the ground, and outside the vehicle. Cable tied to lower bumper, or lots of tape holding it to a side skirt is popular. Other you can use a reusable shopping bag tied to seat belt, and sticking out the back door low down.
    
  • Be at drivers briefing several minutes before it starts.
    

  During the day:

  • Listen out for PA announcements
  • Stay out of pit lane. There is a line a couple of meters out from the garages. Stay behind this at all times. And do not cross pit lane to get to the track fence
  • Our scrutineers will be wandering around from 7am throughout most the day randomly selecting vehicles to audit.
    

  Food & Drink:

  • BYO Food and Drink. A coffee van will be available

  Garages:

  SMS Brendan at Sandown on 0403189352 to book a garage. Staff from Sandown will come round during the day for payment. 

  Come & Try:

  • Any driver that enters as Come & Try or is participating at their first track day will be placed in the Come & Try group.
    
  • No passengers are allowed with a Come & Try driver
  • All Come & Try sessions will be untimed
  • Instructors approved by the club at drivers sign in will be permitted 
  • Come & Try license fee is inc in entry
  • We will provide a specific Come & Try drivers briefing after the main drivers briefing, you need to attend both briefings.

  Refunds\Cancellations:

  • Refunds can be given up until 5pm the day entries close. We will offer a credit towards a future track day, or can offer a refund minus the processing fee.
  • No refunds will be given if you fail to comply with the supplementary regulations or the Motorsport Australia regulations

  Questions:

  If you have any questions at all, please contact motorsport@wrx.com.au or you can message us on Facebook

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• Rexmas 2024 - Passenger Trackday plus Come & Try

  • When
    07 Dec 2024
  •  
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Sandown Raceway, 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171
  • Spaces left
    120

  
  

  The WRX Club would like to invite you to our annual Christmas event REXMAS - Passenger, Come & Try and Social track day at Sandown Raceway on the 7th December 2024.

  You don't have to be in a WRX to enter all cars are welcome. Cars must be securely fitted with a fire extinguisher within easy reach of the driver.

  You do have to have a current Motorsport Australia-Affiliated Club membership card, current Motorsport Australia SPEED License, (as applicable in Schedule L of the current Motorsport Australia Manual) must be produced at Sign In.

  You can also enter as Come & Try if you don't have a Motorsport Australia License.

  SPECTATORS

  ARE WELCOME IT'S FREE ENTRY AND ENTITLES YOU TO A BBQ BREAKFAST AND LUNCH. PLEASE REGISTER USING THIS LINK SPECTATOR ENTRY 

  Show & Shine entry form >>> Show & Shine entry

  Rexmas Specific Procedures
  

  Please read the Supp Regs for details:

  • Rexmas is untimed for all groups
  • Maximum 80% of driver capability at this circuit
  • No aggressive driving or racing is permitted
  • Overtaking only on straights and not in braking zones
    
  • Any loss of control, sliding, or having all 4 wheels off the track may result in you going home early

  First Time Drivers & Come & Try:

  • Any driver that enters as Come & Try or is participating at their first track day will be placed in the Come & Try group.
    
  • No passengers are allowed with a Come & Try driver
  • Instructors approved by the club at drivers sign in will be permitted 
  • Come & Try license fee is inc in entry

  Passengers & Instructors:

  • Passengers are permitted into any vehicle that is not in the Come & Try group.
  • Passengers must be attired as per the driver. Non flammable long sleeves, pants, close toe shoes and helmet
  • All passengers inc Instructors must sign on and get an armband from drivers sign on
  • Instructors are required to get an additional arm band from drivers sign on to get in a Come & Try vehicle

  Scrutineering\Auditing:

  All drivers MUST inspect their vehicle and all safety equipment prior to the event ensuring it meets or exceeds the current Motorsport Australia manual and Supp Regs. Safety is our number one priority.

  Our supportive officials have put together a helpful guide below for checking over your vehicle and the common items picked up during auditing so take the time to have a read and check your vehicle.

  Common Faults Speed Events Guide
  

  Be respectful to officials conducting auditing.  Your safety and that of others is their only concern.

  • Officials will be randomly selecting cars before 9am to be audited. They will be checking vehicles and safety equipment. 
  • During the day, officials will be roaming around auditing vehicles. 

  If you have any questions or concerns about vehicle preparation or apparel requirements. Please contact us, at motorsport@wrx.com.au we are more than happy to assist in any way we can.

  *** Important Note ***

  If your vehicle or apparel is deemed to be unsafe or non-compliant you may not be allowed to go on track. Refunds or credits will not be given in these circumstances.

  Food and Beverages:

  • Egg and Bacon rolls for breakfast provided by the club for gold coin donation to VIC SES
  • Coffee and other beverages will also be available during the day
  • Lunch will be pulled pork, beef brisket, slaw, and bean salad, with rolls. Yum yum! Provided by the club for gold coin donation to VIC SES
    

  PIT LANE GARAGE HIRE

  SMS Brendan at Sandown on 0403189352 to book a garage. Payment is made on the day Brendan will come around to collect cash, cost is around $80.

  GUIDE TO MOTORSPORT
  If its your first time attending a Motorsport event, we recommend that you familiarise yourself with our "Guide to Motorsport" by clicking the link below. 

  

  ENTRY PRICING STRUCTURE

  Members: Book before 13th November for early bird pricing!

  • WRX Club Member Early Bird (Until 13th Nov) - $225
  • WRX Club Member (14/11 -> 4/12 ) - $235
  • WRX Club Member Late Entry (5/12 -> 8/12 ) - $250
  • Affiliate Club Entry (Until 4/12) - $250
  • Affiliate Club Late Entry  (From 5/12) - $270
  • Public Entry (Until 4/12) - $265
  • Public Late Entry (From 5/12) - $280
  • Come & Try - $240

  ENTRIES CLOSE 5PM ON THE  5th December - NO REFUNDS/RAIN CHECKS AFTER ENTRY CLOSE

  CLUB RECORDS
  

  Motorsport Club Records
  

  MANDATORY DOCUMENTS
  Please download, read and fill out all the below documents in order to attend.
  Supp Regs - Sandown Round 7 2024

  The self scrutiny form will be sent out electronically the week prior to the event,  and can be electronically filled out and signed.

  If however, you cannot complete it electronically or wish to view the hard copy. You can download it from here Self-Scrutiny Form, print it and bring it with you on the day.

  MOTORSPORT RULES

  Click to button below to view the WRX Clubs Motorsport Rules. These rules are required to be followed at all times during the event.

  

  
  

  
  

  
         
  

  
  

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