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Oct 27

HARDING WINS TARMAC RALLYSPRINT ROUND 1

By Events, Rallysprint, Results, Tarmac Rallysprint

The first round of the 2019/2020 Whiteline Tarmac Rallysprint Series was won by Michael Harding in a Subaru WRX STi. The car is purpose built for tarmac rallying and it was Hardings first appearance in his tarmac spec rally car at this event, having previously competed in his gravel spec version of the Subaru. Harding had his engine tuner Benjamin Perry sitting in the co-drivers seat.

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“I invited Benny to come down and jump in the car and help us with some data and have some fun as a bit of a thank you for him for all the many, many hours of hard work he’s put into the car,” said Harding.

“Actually sitting in the car and experiencing it is just mind blowing” added Perry

The event at Sydney Dragway attracted a quality field of 85 cars. Previous winner and event favourite Phil Heafey broke the driveline of his Lancer EVO on the start line of the second stage and was forced to retire. His main rival was Michael Caine, who usually competes in an RX7 and has challenged Heafey for the win at many previous rounds of the series. But Caine decided to bring a Holden Commodore Ute to the first round to try something a bit different and “have a bit of fun”.

Troy and Gary Nicolson finished on the second step of the Podium and blasted the HSV Commodore Coupe 4 around the special stage to be just 2.9 seconds behind Harding’s Subaru at the end of the night. Jake and Ian Lambie were 3rd in a Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 5.

It was a trying night for North Shore Sporting Car Club organisers who had to contend with 45km/h westerly winds disrupting course setup and making barrier placement extremely difficult. But in the end, the event started on time and was praised by competitors. The first round used a new starting location adding an extra 400m to the technical course.

The first round of the Summer series was also the first time the event included a coaching and mentoring programme specifically for Juniors. The GFB Junior Development Program included coaching from Rally Ace Brendan Reeves and Professional Co-Driver Dale Moscatt. The three juniors entered in the programme for the first round were Tom Donohue, Louise Taylor and Taylor Gill and were driving a Hyundai N-Performance Hot Hatch. The competition between the juniors was intense, with 15 year-old Gill beating Donohue by just eight tenths of a second.

The 2nd round of the series will be held on a Tuesday night the weekend after the WRC event in Coffs Harbour and entries are now open. The Whiteline Tarmac Rallysprint is open to both experienced rally drivers through to novice and first-time competitors. The event is 100% asphalt, conducted on private roads within Sydney Dragway precinct. The event is run as a special stage rally with cars starting at 30 second intervals. To compete at the Whiteline Tarmac Rallysprint Series, entrants need to be over 14 years old. No drivers licence or vehicle rego is needed.

REMAINING DATES FOR 2019/2020 SEASON
Round 2: Tuesday 19th November 2019
Round 3: Thursday 5th December 2019
Round 4: Thursday 13th February 2020
Round 5: Thursday 12th March 2020

Aug 29
Go Fast Bits

GFB BACKS TARMAC RALLYSPRINT

By Events, Rally, Rallysprint, Tarmac Rallysprint

GFB (Go-Fast-Bits) has again renewed its support of the Whiteline Tarmac Rallysprint for the 2019/2020 season. In addition to providing support of the event in general, GFB will be once again support the Junior competitors by continuing the “GFB Junior Challenge award”. The prize, which includes $100 in prize money (per event) and trophies, is awarded to Junior Drivers at each round of five round series.

Showcasing their Australian Manufacturing capabilities, GFB will also provide customised trophies manufactured at their facility in Sydney.

In announcing the continued relationship, North Shore Sporting Car Club (NSSCC) President Brett Middleton said “We’re glad to have GFB back on board as one of our major partners this season, they are a great supporter, and they also actually use the event to test their products.

Middleton added, “It’s also fantastic that they’ve chosen to once again support the Junior drivers. NSSCC want to encourage and mentor the next generation of rally drivers and co-drivers and with GFB providing these prizes, we’ve probably got the best junior driver opportunities in the country.”

In addition to the GFB junior challenge award, Junior drivers also have the opportunity to compete in a fully sponsored Hyundai i30 N Hot Hatch.

GFB products are proudly made in Australia in accordance with the ISO 9001 quality management system. Their range of innovative and high-quality products include diverter/ blow-off valves, boost controllers, wastegates, fuel pressure regulators, pulley kits, short shifters and other performance components. Their products are meticulously designed and manufactured in Australia from the highest-grade materials and deliver real performance outcomes, without making the car difficult to live with on a daily basis. GFB has a team of dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate individuals who are regular competitors at the Whiteline Tarmac Rallysprint Series and make the GFB name what it is today.

The 2019/2020 Summer Series of the Whiteline Tarmac Rallysprint will once again comprise of five exciting rounds starting in October. The series is open to both experienced rally drivers through to novice and first-time competitors.

DATES FOR THE 2019/2020 SEASON
Round 1: Thursday 17th October 2019
Round 2: Tuesday 19th November 2019
Round 3: Thursday 5th December 2019
Round 4: Thursday 13th February 2020
Round 5: Thursday 12th March 2020

Aug 08

WHITELINE BACK FOR ANOTHER TWO SEASONS

By Events, News, Tarmac Rallysprint

The popular Twighlight Rallysprint run over the summer months at the Sydney International Dragway has again secured Whiteline as the naming rights partner for a two-year contract.

Known as the Whiteline Tarmac Rallysprint Series, the events are organised by the North Shore Sporting Car Club (NSSCC) and are held on a weeknight once a month from October to March.

In announcing the continued relationship with Whiteline, NSSCC President Brett Middleton said “It’s fantastic to have Whiteline back as the naming rights partner. We’re really looking forward to having them onboard again, they’re a great bunch of people to work with and we both benefit greatly from the partnership.”

Whiteline boasts a worldwide reputation as a leading manufacturer of replacement, enhancement and performance suspension components that deliver significant gains in vehicle balance, steering precision, grip levels and outright driving performance. Whiteline makes the perfect partner for the rallysprint events, with their ‘Grip Activated’ tagline reflecting the nature of the series.

The 2019/2020 Summer Series of the Whiteline Tarmac Rallysprint will once again comprise of five exciting rounds and the team at North Shore Sporting Car Club are already well into the planning phase and are looking at many options to make the event even better than previous years.

The series is open to both experienced rally drivers through to novice and first-time competitors. To compete at the Whiteline Tarmac Rallysprint Series, entrants need to be over 14 years old and can drive a standard, modified, race or rally car on a road circuit in a safe and controlled environment. Junior drivers are especially welcomed and NSSCC will have some more exciting announcements shortly regarding Junior opportunities.

DATES FOR 2019/2020 SEASON

  • Round 1: Thursday 17th October 2019
  • Round 2: Tuesday 19th November 2019
  • Round 3: Thursday 5th December 2019
  • Round 4: Thursday 13th February 2020
  • Round 5: Thursday 12th March 2020
Jun 24

Race Brakes Sydney Joins AMH Automotive Rally of the Bay

By Events, News, Rally, Rally of the Bay 2019, Rally of the Bay 2019

The North Shore Sporting Car Club is pleased to present our latest Rally of the Bay partner, Race Brakes Sydney.

Race Brakes Sydney changed ownership and management at the beginning of 2006 and has since been supplying customers throughout Australia with quality products from leading manufacturers in the industry. Race Brakes Sydney is committed to bringing together the biggest range of performance brands and making them available to you the consumer.

Race Brakes Sydney is a distributor for Disc Brakes Australia, AP Racing, Endless, Exedy, Ferodo, Pagid, Brembo, and Hawk brake pads. Winmax and Circo brake pads are also available from our shop. Race Brakes Sydney has access to many more brands so if you don’t see the brand listed it doesn’t mean Race Brakes Sydney can’t get it.

Race Brakes Sydney is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of high performance brake parts which include street to track disc pads, brake upgrade kits and brake components. Although Commodore and Falcon owners are our biggest clients Race Brakes Sydney cater for Subaru, Nissan, and Toyota etc with factory and custom big brake upgrade kits using AP Racing or Brembo calipers to name a few.

For more information on Race Brakes Sydney, head to the Race Brakes Sydney website.

For More information on the AMH Auotmotive Rally of the Bay, click here.

Jun 24
BG Australia Feature Image

BG of Australia Joins AMH Automotive Rally of the Bay

By Events, News, Rally, Rally of the Bay 2019, Rally of the Bay 2019

BG AustraliaThe North Shore Sporting Car Club is pleased to present our latest Rally of the Bay partner, BG of Australia.

Since 1971, BG Products, Inc. have been manufacturing high performance chemical treatments and service equipment to the Automotive Industry. Since then the brand has become synonymous with outstanding technical excellence.

With origins in the U.S, BG Products are now sold worldwide and have received endorsements from several international Original Equipment Manufacturers. Everyday, over 100,000 service workshops use BG products and services, and they are now available to automotive professionals throughout Australia.

BG Products Australia provides an unrivalled service experience because of our New Car Dealer and Independent Workshop experience of our people. Our mission is to source and market the worlds highest quality chemicals, equipment, service training and customer loyalty programs.

For more information on BG of Australia, head to the BG of Australia website.

For More information on the AMH Auotmotive Rally of the Bay, click here.

May 19

volksMuller Gravel Rallysprint 2019 Provisional Results

By Events, Gravel Rallysprint, News, Rally, Rallysprint, Results

The Sydney weather turned it on for a great day out at the 2019 Volksmuller Gravel Rallysprint.

Congratulations to all competitors for putting on a great show for the spectators and keeping the competition fierce.

Thanks to our Club President and Clerk of the Course Brett Middleton and his team of over 60 volunteers for putting on such a great event.

See the Full Provisional Results and the Awards.

Don’t forget to show your support for the events major sponsor Volksmuller (Facebook Page).

Also, don’t forget to head to the Rally NSW website or Facebook page to follow your favourite competitors and follow their progress in the CAMS NSW Shannons Rallysprint Series.

May 15

Hoosier Tire Australia Joins Gravel Rallysprint

By Events, News, Tarmac Rallysprint

The North Shore Sporting Car Club is pleased to present our latest Gravel Rallysprint partner, Hoosier Tire Australia.

Hoosier Tire Australia is the sole Australian agent and distributor for the Hoosier Racing Tire product range, widely regarded as one of the best tyres available for street, strip and oval track competition.

The giant US Hoosier Racing Tire manufacturing plant is located in Plymouth, Indiana just south of the Corporate Headquarters in Lakeville and produces race tires 24 hours a day. This plant, first opened in 1979, was the world’s first facility dedicated to the exclusive production of racing tires and has grown to be the world’s leading producer of racing tyres.

Hoosier Tire Australia are able to supply a wide range of Hoosier tyres for a number of different racing divisions as well as Hoosier apparel, track wear and pit accessories for racers and fans alike. From speedway to drag racing to street, Hoosier Racing Tires are designed for champions and will help you get to the finish line first.

For more information on Hoosier Tyre Australia, head to the Hoosier Tire Australia website.

For More information on the Whiteline Tarmac Rallysprint Series click here.

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