Mal Hewitt sent this note about the coming fun at Lake Gairdner - so I'll put it here on the front page so all can see.
" Well its that time again in March that all the ozzy speed merchants look forward to. The Lake Gairdner Speedweek will commence next Monday the 8th. The Condition of the salt surface has been described as "excellent", "the best for years" . We have been very fortunate to of missed the huge rains from tropics that have flooded northern south Australia . There are four Vincents pre entered this year Stuart Penn supercharged black Lightning (what a beautifull sound) Terry Prince Injected , methanol sidecar Mal Hewett modified vintage gas, naturally aspirated Keith Carrick 1936 HRD comet The DLRA will be running two tracks this year for the first time and looking at at the number of entrys they will be needed . Looking at light winds and a couple of overcast days with no rain forcast to reach the lake Tempreture mid to high 20,s (celcius) .Will keep you posted how everyone goes .
Regards Mal Hewett
SCTA/BNI scholarship announced
Written by Jon Wennerberg
Tuesday, 02 March 2010
Judy Sights has sent me a note asking that I help the SCTA publicize the new scholarship program they, along with the BNI, have developed. Here's the letter I got - and a reminder that you can go to the SCTA/BNI website for more information. Judy also mentions that they're looking for folks to volunteer to judge the applications they receive. If you've got questions -- ask via email to the SCTA. Document follows:
"We, the Scholarship committee, are pleased to announce the establishment of the SCTA/BNI Scholarship program.It has been funded by BNI and will be administrated by SCTA.
This program seeks to assist dedicated students who show an aptitude and/or interest in pursuing studies in vehicle engineering or another field that is related to or supportive of Land Speed Racing.The purposes of the Program are several.First - we want to support our young people in their pursuit of an education plus encourage their participation in our sport.Additionally, as we are a not-for-profit organization, we hope that this Program will help to publicize our activities to not only students but to the general public as well.
Reading from the front page of the application:“Any individual may apply for the scholarship, providing that his/her area of study is pursuant with some facet of Land Speed Racing, i.e. engineering, math, alternative energy, business management, etc.Applicants must also be recommended by an affiliated member of the Land Speed Racing community.”That could include any of our racing communities such as USFRA, ECTA, etc.
The requirements are listed on the SCTA website (www.scta-bni.org) along with the entire application.
DO YOU HAVE A STUDENT TO RECOMMEND?"
End of document
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 March 2010 )
SpeedWeek pre-entry form
Written by Jon Wennerberg
Thursday, 25 February 2010
SCTA has made the pre-registration form available on-line, and here's the link. Click and go there -- and you'll find not only the form for this year, but also you'll discover that you can fill it out on your computer. You'll then need to print it out and mail it to JoAnn at the SCTA office.
The hope is that some of the scramble of messy handwriting and last-minute forms will be alleviated by use of this. Let's show JoAnn Carlson (you know JoAnn -- the SCTA secretary and lady whom you dare not cross (almost as bad as getting Land's End Lynda mad at you, but not quite).
Give it a try. I'm not sure how the web front page posting system will accept a link - so you might have to copy and paste it into your web browser. I've also put it in the SpeedWeek 2010 thread on the Forum -- and I KNOW it works there.
Last Updated ( Friday, 26 February 2010 )
2010 Rulebook Corrections
Written by Jon Wennerberg
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Correction to 2010 rulebook
Now reads:
3.A.2 Driver’s Helmet:
All drivers/riders shall wear a full-face helmet with face shield. A Snell Foundation tag reading SA2000 or M2000 or later is required. Snell Foundation 2005 or later certification will be required on all car and motorcycle streamliner helmets beginning on January 1, 2011. No open face helmets will be allowed. Helmets will be visually inspected at least once each year. Helmets shall be undamaged and in serviceable condition. Eyeglasses worn under the helmet shall be shatterproof. All cars and motorcycle streamliners require SA rated helmets.
PLEASE SEE NEXT PARAGRAPH FOR CORRECTED VERSION
