The short track is 537 metres long. The track is bitumen and has a width of 7 metres on straights and 8 metres on corners, and runs in an anti-clockwise direction. The track is on a gentle slope with the lower end of the track at the bottom of the aerial photo. The long track is 660 metres and has a track density of 26 karts. The long track incorporates the round a bout, then returning back to turn 5.
We have had Laser speed measurement devices at the track to record top speeds. So far Les MacNee recorded a top of 92km/h in Rotax Light during our February 2007 meeting.
PRACTICE DAYS
If would would like to practice on Weekends please call any of the Executive committee: just click on about us in the left hand panel, to show the committee & phone numbers.The Clubs policy is that at least two Current Club Members are present at the track in order for any practice to commence. Only drivers with a current AKA licence will be allowed to practice and you will be required to present your licence prior to commencing practice. The complex will also be open on the Saturday prior to race days for unofficial practice. For all practice days the complex will only be opened if pre arranged with club members . The canteen/clubhouse will only be open on the saturday prior to a race meeting, so make sure you bring food and drinks.
RACE DAYS
The complex will be open from 6.30am for drivers to arrive with their karts. Scrutineering will start from 7.00am at the scrutineering shed and finish at 8.30am sharp. Race applications will be taken from 7.00am and will also conclude at 8.30am sharp. In the past the Club has been lenient with late comers, however due to time restrictions, we must implement the time cut off. If you can't get out to the track and have your kart set up, scrutineered and race entry lodged in 1.5 hours then you may need to set your alarm earlier!
The engine start up area, which is located near the scrutineering shed and not in the pits, will be open at 9.00am. A drivers briefing will be held at 9.15am. Immediately following this a carburettor (carby) session will be held and will be in order from Midgets, Rookies, Junior National, Senior National, Sportsman and then TAG/Rotax.
Racing will commence at the conclusion of the carby session and the race order will be displayed on the in grid side of the scrutineering shed. The Grid Marshall will let you know when your class is due to form up on the dummy grid, make sure that you are aware of what classes are in front of you so that you know when you are up next. There is a 2 minute waiting rule for drivers running late, this has not been enforced yet, so make sure that you get yourself and your kart on to the grid with plenty of time to spare.
Racing will conclude prior to 5.00pm
Class | Gear ratio |
|
Rotax Light | 11/75-79 or
12/82-86 | |
Clubman/Sportsman | 10/83 | |
National | 11/77 | |
The above ratios are only as a guide and are based on a number of different drivers opinions. They are considered to be a starting point only.
