VW Nationals 2013 Supersprint May 25

[Martin]

Got it, I can understand the desire for a second safety retainer for race cars, makes sense now

So where do I get a fire extinquisher???

[The_Hawk]

You can get them just about everywhere; Bunnings, Supercheap, Autobarn etc etc (and probably Big W and KMart too).

The only thing to make sure of is that the bracket it comes with is going to hold it in event of a crash and isn't just designed to keep it tacked to a wall in your kitchen. Basically you don't want a lump of steel flying around your car if the worst were to happen.

For racing CAMS says it must remain restrained under an acceleration of 25G, how exactly you test that is another question... but then a quick search for "CAMS approved Fire Extinguisher" turns up this:

SCA Fire Extinguisher - 1kg, Home & Vehicle, Metal Mounting Bracket - Supercheap Auto Australia



For those interested I did a write up when I put mine into the MK6 here:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f112/mk6-golf-fire-extinguisher-install-70834.html

[Martin]

Awesome - I'm onto it now - thanking you!

[Water Boy]

The bonnet restraint used to be exempt for road reg cars, then the exemption went away for a year or two, and now it is back which is great.

You still need to fit a fire extinguisher unfortunately. I'm currently having a second tilt at campaigning against its requirement for road reg vehicles but it wont be in place this year.

Useless trivia: Under CAMS rules you no longer need a fire extinguisher to do circuit races. So you could race 40 laps on a Saturday without one, then be turned away at a 4 lap supersprint the very next day in the same car on the same circuit because you dont have a ****y fire extinguisher that may or may not put out a fire. I'll win eventually. I just need to whine loud enough and get enough of the right people to whine with me, and find enough evidence that they are not enhancing safety in any way.

Ahhhhh really this is new to me. My father runs in IP at state national/level and still runs an extinguisher.

[Water Boy]

Be awsome to get a good watercooled field out there.

I dont want to start an air vs water battle but I have notcied the aircoolers think they are better at Wakefield.

[russ83]

hey guys,

since we are on topic of bonnet fastening.

what ive got is a carbon fibre bonnet on my mk2, which has 2x separate bonnet pins on each end of the bonnet at the front, but the original locking mechanism has been taken out.

Now, ive done a supersprint at eastern creek, passed scrutineering no dramas.

will i have an issue at wakefield?

[Guy_H]

hey guys,

since we are on topic of bonnet fastening.

what ive got is a carbon fibre bonnet on my mk2, which has 2x separate bonnet pins on each end of the bonnet at the front, but the original locking mechanism has been taken out.

Now, ive done a supersprint at eastern creek, passed scrutineering no dramas.

will i have an issue at wakefield?

That sounds fine - 2 x bonnet pins will suffice

[amazeer]

Ahhhhh really this is new to me. My father runs in IP at state national/level and still runs an extinguisher.

It came in a tech bulletin early last year. I cant find the actual bulletin (probably because the CAMS manual has been updated now) but its mentioned on the last page of this: http://docs.cams.com.au/Speed%20Read...EED%20READ.pdf

Individual series could always insist on it I guess if it is published in their regs.

[Water Boy]

Well my car started today after 3 years off the road. So finger crossed ill get all the other stuff sorted!

[RFMC]

I'll be there in my VR6.
Snapped a shaft at Wakefield on Thursday but it will be all good to go for next month.

[amazeer]

List of entries received so far, pretty even air vs water at the moment :

Type 2 0-1600cc
114, Justin Holden, Honda Civic

Type 2 1601-2000cc
28, Russell Sheffield, Golf GTI
111, Jamie Clapham, Beetle

Type 3 1601-2000cc
13, Martin Fox, Beetle
31, Troy Traeger, Beetle
268, John Ladomatos, SuperBug

Type 3 2001-3000cc
8, Greg Mackie, Beetle
Rene Felkl, Beetle

Type 4 2001-3000cc
54,Lloyd Davies,Audi S4(B5)
88, Andrew Kemp, Mk3 Golf
154,Peter Davies,Audi S4(B5)

Type 5 0 - 2000cc
258,Stephen Hooker, Jedi MkIV

Type SV 2001-4000cc
106, Jak Rizzo, Superbug
303, Steve Carter, 1303 L Bug
77, Gary Dower, Golf R
11, Paul Zanello, J/S Buggy

Steve Muller tba
Greg McKinley tba
Nathan Fellows tba

[Guy_H]

Add me in - probably type SV from above by the look of it.

[Guy_H]

On the bonnet restraints, the supplementary regulations are out:

http://www.clubvw.org.au/assets/pdf/nationals/2013/2013supersprintsupregs.pdf

"15. Scrutineering Requirements.
a) All vehicles are to be presented at scrutineering and must comply with Schedules A
& B of the CAMS General Requirements for Automobiles (as specific in the CAMS
Manual), including
• A fire extinguisher to CAMS requirements and fitted within reach of the driver.
• A blue triangle, 150mm on each side mounted to indicate the battery location.
• A secondary method of securing the bonnet.
• All forward facing glass lenses to be completely covered by a protective film.
• All loose objects are to be removed from the car.
• The battery is to be firmly clamped.
• Vehicles that have been issued with a CAMS Log Book must present the Log
Book at Registration and Scrutineering.
b) Competition numbers are to be positioned on both sides of the vehicle, and must be of a
contrasting colour to the surrounding bodywork. They must comply with the current CAMS
regulations as to size etc
c) Drivers and vehicles must be presented in a clean and tidy manner, completely ready
for the track including the driver’s apparel and helmet. Any tyre or component changes to
the vehicle after scrutineering must be approved by the Chief Scrutineer before the vehicle
is taken onto the track.
d) Any vehicle found to be leaking oil or fluids whilst competing will be suspended from the
event until the Chief Scrutineer / Clerk of Course is satisfied that action has been taken to
rectify the leak. Should there be a re-occurrence of the leak then the vehicle will be
excluded from the remainder of the event.
e) All vehicles must be fitted with towing hooks or a similar device both front & rear to allow
for the speedy removal of a vehicle from a “sand trap” or removal from the circuit in the
case of a mechanical failure.
f) Fuel must be in accordance with Schedule G of the current CAMS Manual. "

So if someone (Aaron?) can check with the scrutineers (not sure who) to clarify on the bonnet restraints. My car is already fitted with one, but I know what a hassle it was for all the late watercooled cars last couple of years!

[Martin]

I just submitted my entry also

Is it possible to get my car number pre-assigned before the event? (24 or 42 would be good)
I would like to spray it on the doors using plastic dip - should look smart and easy to remove afterwards

[The_Hawk]

Just realised that while I paid up a while back I sort of neglected to actually fill in the form :S

Now it's done and will be posted as soon as I can get to an envelope.