www.mgcarclub.com.auThe MG Car Club Newcastle is conducting a motorkhana at the Sandgate markets on Saturday the 11th of June.
I have applied to The CAMS to have a “come and try” class run along side the competitive classes. Event entries are restricted and only 15 come and try licences can be issued. Come and try entry fee of $50 includes event entry and licence fees. Entries close at 9.00am and the event starts at 10.00am. Early entries are available from myself, if you would like a copy send me your contact details.
This event is still pending CAMS approval. Entry forms can only be issued after CAMS approval.
"It's a great event, I am a member of the MG Car Club and have been in the motorkhana earlier this year at sandgate and will definetly be there in june.
It is an awesome day and lots of fun, while testing your skills at the same time and if that "come and try" thing goes ahead, the $50 cost is a bargain.
I think these "come and try" sessions should be a regular event, giving people with little or no experience in motorsport the chance to feel what it's like in a very cheap, safe and controllled environment where fun is the aim of the day.
If any of you have been wanting to have a good time throwing your car around without risk of damage, injury or prosecuton, then this is your chance. But get in quick, If they're allowed, the $50 entries will be
snapped up in no time. "
"The sandgate motorkhana ia run out the back of the fruit markets in a huge open car park. on this car park there is usually 2 courses set up at a time.
The courses consist of flags of different colours which a driver must manouvre around, whether it be forwards, backwards but a lot of the time sideways Wink seems the fun way.
You are given a "map" of the various course's (normally 5 or 6, depending on the attendance) when you enter and each driver performs 2 runs of each course, which normally take about 30-35sec for a first timer/less experienced driver and 20-30secs for the more experienced drivers.
The best time of the 2 runs is then taken and the driver with the least cumulative time at the end of the day is the winner of their class. I can't quite remember what the classes specify but I drive an AW11 MR2 and it's class B I think.
You (probably) never get out of 1st gear and thats why it's so safe as the course's don't allow for high speeds but the sharp corners, handbrake turns, reverse 180's required to do the run's give the the forces that make the day really fun.
And if you're not a pro driver (like me) don't worry as nobody cares what time you get and what you do wrong as everyone is there to have fun, and while some are fairly competitive, no one will laugh at you, as everyone has to start somewhere and it does take practice.
I have found the MG car club to be a great bunch of people when I have attended their events and have never had any ego problems or people laughing at my mistakes."
"Motorkhana events are designed to test the acceleration, braking and general manoeuvrability of vehicles and the judgement and skills of the driver. Motorkhanas can be run on sealed or unsealed surfaces.
To set up a motorkhana course, flags are set out and cars are required to follow a set course around the flags. During any course, a car will not travel more than 200 meters, mainly in first gear.
Cars are timed individually from start to finish and receive time penalties for any flags that they hit.
Motorkhanas are a great way to learn about car control and are designed to be low in cost and risk but high in excitement. There is a social atmosphere at these events so it is also a good way to meet people and learn more about the sport.
Who can compete?
Anyone holding at least a CAMS level 1 licence (purchased at the event) can compete in this motorkhana.
What sort of cars can compete?
Almost any kind of car can compete in motorkhana events. Many people use their every day road cars provided that they are deemed safe by scrutineers before the event. Some people choose to run 'motorkhana specials', all of which compete in classes according to the wheelbase, and or engine capacity, and level of modification.
What are the vehicle and safety requirements?
There are not many vehicle and safety requirements for these events. There are no special clothing requirements but it is expected that suitable shoes and sensible clothing is worn. Any driver competing in a motorkhana, in a Motorkhana Special is required to wear a helmet and eye protection."
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