FRIDAY 19TH FEB STREET2STRIP - Posted: 16/02/2010
Be at Killarney on Friday night (19th Feb) for OPD Street2Strip. This event will feature the "All Japan streetcar Challenge" competition; best burnouts, JDM parkoffs, Boyz Toyz soundoffs and a Hip Hop Jam session by Ultimate Element 5 as well as prizes sponsored by OPD Dyno & automotive solutions.
Entry is R30 pp with racing action on the track from 7pm till 11pm. The action around the new pit facility including the Parkoff, soundoff and Hip Hop will be from 7pm till late.
ALL JAPAN CHALLENGE: (Main straight)
This competition is being run by OPD where the name says it all with the emphasis on Honda vs Toyota (VTEC vs TWINCAM). OPD S2S will be called the ALL JAPAN CHALLENGE! Which Japanese brand will prevail? Toyota or Honda? OPD will be sponsoring a UNICHIP for the 15 and 16 second challenge!!!
Pro Fit exhaust will be sponsoring an exhaust system for the 17 second challenge and Mag Addiction will be sponsoring spot prizes on the night.
While this side of the competition excludes other continents you will still get the usual German brands seen at a S2S event as well as plenty of others burning up the drag strip…
BEST BURNOUTS: (Start line)
As always, there will be tyre smoking action at the Killarney start line on Friday night. This time we will do a burnout competition where the winner of each category (RWD & FWD) will win R250 cash each and this will be judged by the best crowd reaction. Don’t miss this action at the start line from 9pm till 9.30pm+-.
JDM TUNER PARKOFF: (Around the new pit facility)
JDM Tuner / JDM 101 Crew will be hosting a parkoff outside the new pit facility (8pm till 10pm+-). Here show is the order of the “night” where entries will pay R10 to park in the exclusive area and stand a chance to win prizes from various categories including best old school ride, best new school ride, extreme open class and more. For more info on this contact Dean from JDM Tuner / JDM 101 Crew on 0836575123 or dean@jdmtuner.co.za
BOYZ TOYZ SOUNDOFF: (Back of the new pit facility)
Boyz Toyz will once again be hosting a social Soundoff at Killarney, this time for the first time in the evening at the track. DB levels will be the order of the day and entries will be open to anyone qualifying for one of the class’s.
For more info this contact the Sound man himself Paul on 0769489235 or paulboyztoyz@gmail.com
ULTIMATE ELEMENT 5 HIP HOP JAM SESSION: (New pit facility)
Ultimate Element 5 will once again be adding to the eye candy and ears relief with some awesome tunes, breakdancing and graffiti artists. Live performances from various groups and artists will be breaking it down inside the new pit facility for your entertainment…
For more info or to put your car on the track call 557-1639
STREET2STRIP - Posted: 16/02/2010
The idea of the Street 2 Strip events is to provide the facility at a nominal fee to streetracers who are racing in and around Cape Town. As there will be no formal competition and this is aimed purely at the Streetracers, no competition license will be required however indemnities will have to be completed. The timing lights will be in place however there will be no results posted nor prizes awarded at the end of the evening.
This event is aimed specifically at the streetcar streetracers with RSA drivers licence's. So with that in mind there will be no motorcycles on the evening, no interruptions from the Club drag competitors, just a queue of streetcars wanting to take one another on down the strip. As we are planning to have many more of these types of events we are aware of noise pollution laws, we will not allow any vehicle even moderately too loud after 9pm. This includes some drifting practice at the oval side of the circuit when approved to run. So if you have an after market exhaust, don’t worry unless it is very noisy. Straight through exhaust will have a problem so please do be aware of the situation.
(Please note that rain could cause the Street2Strip event to be cancelled before the event or at any time during the event. No refunds, right of admission reserved. Times could also change as the organizers see fit to do so.)
THE GTI CLUB GYMKHANAS ARE BACK - Posted: 15/02/2010
The GTi Club is very proud to announce that our well loved and attended gymkhanas are happening again.
In conjunction with the WPMC and with Tiger Wheel and Tyre as a sponsor, it promises to be bigger and better than before!
Diarize the following 8 dates and make sure you are there to be part of the fun and excitement!
Gymkhana dates for 2010:
07 March - 27 April
23 May - 16 June
25 July - 12 September
10 October - 06 November
Venue: Killarney racing circuit
Come join us at our monthly club meeting on Monday 1st March 2010 at the Multi Motor Club in Parow to find out more or contact Peet van der Walt on 083 230 6228 or Eric Nel on 083 941 2664
MSA Licence updated information: GREAT NEWS for Drag racing - Posted: 03/09/2009
At a MSA Drag commission meeting held in Jhb last week it was agreed that social licences could be used to help introduce new competitors to the sport of drag racing. These licence holders can not participate in any of the competitions / championships and this is done to get new drivers on the track on Drag days. No awards can be given to these drivers at the prize giving. The cost of this social licence is only R150. This licence can only be issued to someone who has NEVER held an MSA Drag racing licence in the past.
We will allocate some time slots in the day for when these drivers can do their runs against one another.
MSA licences including the social licence will be available from Paul Simon at entries on Sat morning from 7.30am till 10am.
MSA entries 7.30am till 10am (SHARP), Scrutineering 8am till 10.30am
Street2Strip entries 3.30pm till 5.30pm. S2S +-4.30pm – 8pm
STREET TO STRIP – RULES TO COMPETE: 03/09/2009
Please note: Right of admission is reserved.
Race entries will be from 5.30pm till 8pm – limited to the first 200 cars
The safety check will take place in turn 5 scrutineering bay till 8pm.
Go straight to scrutineering after you have entered.
Access into the premises is R30 per person over 12 yrs. Right of admission is reserved.
To race in today’s Killarney Street2Strip event is only R20 admin fee (to take part) and your R30 to get into the facility, provided you complete all the paperwork and the vehicle pass’s the safety check. Please respect the scrutineers or you will be asked to leave the facility.
All drivers will get armbands after completing the paperwork and the vehicle will get a sticker to show it has been checked. Without either of these you can not race.
GENERAL RULES: Please note: You are taking part in this event at your own risk.
# General speed limit is 30km per hour – only race on the drag strip.This rule will be enforced and defaulters will be banned.
# All competing cars must have approved sticker and drivers must show armbands to gain access onto drag strip – do not get out of your vehicle at the start line.
# No passengers allowed. Only one assistant at the start line per competing vehicle. You are responsible for the people around you at the start line.
# No drinking alcohol or alcohol permitted in the pits / queue by competitors.
# Obey officials and marshals as they are there for your safety, please respect them for helping make this event possible.
RACING RULES:
# No engaging reverse gear on the start line – straight onto the line and race.
# No crossing the centre line – stay on your side in your lane at all times. If you leave your lane your run in null and void, reduce speed immediately.
# Long pants, sleeves, closed shoes and crash helmet must be produced at the safety check.
# No fluid may be deposited onto the start line or track – a R50 fine will be implemented.
# If you have any mechanical problems reduce speed and pull off tar surface to avoid contaminating the circuit as soon as safe to do so – a fine of up to R500 can be imposed for deliberate defaulters or a ban from Killarney events for up to 6 months.
# Make sure you have a partner to drag against when going into the queue on the back straight.
# Have your helmet ready before you get to the front of the queue – do not delay the runs, be ready at all times and stay in your vehicle.
# No reckless driving from the front of the queue to when you do your U turn and line up to take your run – stay in your vehicle at the start area.
# Cars doing faster than a 13 second run are not permitted at S2S events for safety reasons.
YELLOW CARD / RED CARD SAFETY SYSTEM
A yellow card will be issued for any reckless driving or infringing of the rules.
A red card will be issue for repeat offenders and they will be liable for a ban from taking part in Killarney events for up to 6 months.
Entries will be limited to the first 200 competitors at entries in order to give everyone a fair chance.
This is at the organizers discretion as well as the right to enter is reserved and can be refused.
Please help to keep Killarney events safe, with your help and support we can hopefully have many more of these events in the future.
(Please note that rain could cause the Street2Strip event to be cancelled before the event or at any time during the event. No refunds, right of admission reserved. Times could also change as the organizers see fit to do so.)
KILLARNEY – STREETCAR OPEN TRACK DAY - 09/11/2009
Points to note for drivers:
Fees:
R250 per driver
R150 for WPMC members (membership book must be produced at entries)
R50 for passengers
Drivers will be separated into three groups:
Group 1: Easy group – No passing under brakes / single file in the corners.
Group 2: Experienced group – Out braking is allowed / No overtaking in the corners.
Group 3: Pro Group – This is for the very experienced driver and race vehicles at race pace.
Race cars:
Race cars in group 3 only unless by arrangement with the organizers in advance.
Only street legal vehicles allowed on Sundays, no excessively loud vehicles – road or race.
Safety:
Vehicles:
All vehicles will be subject to a safety check, everything must be in good working order. No cracks in the brake disks, battery to be securely fastened.
Drivers:
Long sleeve tops, long pants, closed shoes and an SABS approved helmet are required for passengers and drivers.
Crash helmets are available for hire from Dominic Tel: 0834773460 / dominic.williams@gobroadband.co.za
DRAG/STREETRACING MEETING NOTES: 10TH MARCH 2009
Paul Simon welcomed all and informed them that this evenings main objective was to elect the start of a new committee for drag racing and Streetracing at Killarney. This committee would have some appointed member.
Paul Simon read letter addressed to all Drags / Streetracers – “Letter to drags 09”
A copy of this letter is below.
The feedback from MSA to date is as follows:
Killarney can run 400 meter drags as long as any vehicles faster than 10.99 sec are to do single runs and no purposely build drag cars are allowed.
A committee was elected by WPMC members present as follows:
2009 WPMC Drag / Streetracing Committee
LETTER TO DRAGS
To all Streetracers / Drag competitors
At a recent MSA commission meeting I attended in Johannesburg it was decided that 200 meter drag racing would be introduced to help keep speeds down across the finish line. This would apply to all Streetracing strips and include Killarney race track as it is not an A grade facility. This decision is being reviewed and we have made an application to be allowed to run 400 meter drags for our events. We need to wait and see what the criteria for this will be and will gladly conform to requirements stipulated where possible and if we can meet the criteria.
The reality is that Killarney is not a drag strip, however it has a main straight that can accommodate sprint racing, the circuit is 12 meters wide at the start line and becomes 10,2 meters just before it gets wider at turn 1. The sprint straight totals 800 meters in length from start area to catch nets. Killarney has been graded as a B grade Drag strip by Motorsport SA showing that we do comply with the sports governing body’s requirements.
In over 30 years of racing at Killarney we sadly had our first fatal accident at a drag event last year, the enquiry concluded that a technical fault caused the vehicle to flip out of control which had nothing to do with the braking area or famous hump closer to the start area. The incident was a result of mechanical failure.
We have looked at various options including turning the circuit to run the other way, moving the start line further back or decreasing the length of the competition from 400 meters to 200 meters. As Killarney is a multipurpose facility catering for most disciplines of motorsport one cannot expect it to be the best International Grade Main circuit or Drag strip, I have been to Tarlton and Kyalami where each only cater for its discipline of motorsport. Tarlton is the only A Grade Drag strip in the country despite many attempts and talk about building another here in the Cape or elsewhere.
Durban has no facility for drag racing at all despite many streetcar competitors wanting to be involved in the sport. In Port Elizabeth their main straight has also catered for drag events however no track bite can be put down due to the main circuit and their straight is short. The suggestion of increasing the breaking distance beyond our boundary walls is not possible due to a public road and factory located in that area, the catch nets are already right at the boundary of the facility with the last catch net less than 5 meters from this fence.
We will be having a Drag section meeting at Killarney WPMC Clubhouse next Tuesday 10th March where we will elect a committee for the Drag section, positions will include a chairman, vice chairman, technical representative, club drag representative, streetcar representative. We will also hopefully have some feedback about our application to MSA by then. Please note that only full WPMC members with membership books will be able to be elected or vote for the committee, you have to bring your proof of membership.
Once this committee is formed we will be able to establish the future of drag racing at Killarney and hopefully this will result in a better relationship between all involved. If you are interested in drag racing at Killarney join the club and make sure you are at the meeting next week so you have a say by making your vote.
STREET RACING HISTORY
The club had great pleasure in introducing this series in 2003 to accommodate licensed street legal vehicles, kind of like the good old days of group N racing where the full interior must remain in the car. They must also ride on street legal tyres leaving everyone on an even playing field.
This is a great chance for street racers to bring it to the track and prove their stuff in a safe controlled environment and having their times official to see where they sit in their classes. The six classes have been structured to accommodate everything from a 1300cc Mini right up to a 7 litre V8.
Turbocharging increases the vehicle's capacity by 50%, while supercharging and nitrous oxide rate a 40% upgrade.
The Challenge consists of a 400m sprint race and a gymkhana which has added excitement. Much like a rally super-special stage, two vehicles are sent off together on different courses designed to be theoretically equal in terms of elapsed time. Laid out on the original infield stockie pit area and the oval, if the cars are evenly matched and the drivers make no mistakes, they should cross the finish line together. The day ends with sideways driving and a burnout competition, which is always enjoyed by spectators and competitors alike.
With this being our second year, we are continuing to fine-tune the series and believe we have a winning formula to attract the street cars to Killarney.
We have also established a fund from a percentage of the gate money, for the purpose of aiding previously disadvantaged competitors to get started in motorsport.
STREETRACING 14 MAY - Posted:28/05/2009
