Hampton Downs 12 hour race - UPDATE 26 July 2012
July 27, 2012SATURDAY 4 - SUNDAY 5 AUGUST 2012
Not Long to go until the Race!
The race is coming around fast with 11 more days until race day!
There is still time to enter your car and be apart of this annual event, If you are contemplating the event and are a little daunted by 12 hours or your car just isnt ready or up to doing 12hours… enter any of the other races within the big race (1, 4 and 6 hour events!) If you are still going at the end just top up your entry and keep going!
1 hour, 4 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour entries are coming in as we speak so if you have been thinking of entering now is the time to do it!
The classes are:
0 -2000cc
2000cc and over non Turbo
2000cc and over Turbo
Diesel
Slicks and DOT rates radials are allowed
Please follow the links below for the entry form and regulations:
Hampton Downs 12 Hour Entry
Hampton Downs 12 Hour Regulations
Drivers Wanted
There is a seat available in Motorsport Services Porsche 996TT if anyone is interested in competing in this event.
There is also a possible seat in a BMW E36 if any one is interested.
If you are wanting to enter but need another driver please let us know.
For more information please contact Karly on 021 527 358 or karly@motorsport-services.com
Extra Testing Session Oportunity - Friday 3rd August
Friday 3rd August there is a private twilight test (5pm - 7pm) being run by Motorsport Services Limited. The cost per car is $100.
If you are interested please contact Karly on 021 527 358 or karly@motorsport-services.com.
Trophies and Medallions
Each competitor who enteres the race will recieve a medallion to show their participation in the event, so even if you dont win a trophy you wont go home empty handed.
Windscreen Banners
Windscreen banners will be supplied on the day, if you would like to have these sent to you before the race please contact us and we can orgainse this for you.
Cash Prize
If you enter any of the races you intantly go into the draw to win a $500 CASH PRIZE. This will be drawn at random and given on the day, all you have to do is start the race!
Fuel
There will be racegas and 98 available at the circuit and can also be delivered to your garage. Please contact us for pre-orders.
Tyres and Tyre Changing
Hankook tyres will be there with a range of tyres and full tyre changing and balancing available right in the garages.
Please contact Dave on 021 996 935 or dave@motorsport-services.com for prices and tyres sizes available. Hankook are a great tyre at a great price you really get value for money.
Catering
Catering is available at the circuit restaurant and a buffet menu has been set up so all you have to do is concentrate on the race!
On the entry form these options are avaialble, if you have already entered and want to purchase a catering ticket please contact us and we can sort this for you.
Breakfast $25
Bacon, eggs, sausages, toast, cereal etc
Lunch $25
Cold meats, salads, bread rolls, pasta dishes
Dinner $25
BBQ and a sweet desert
All three Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner $65
Accommodation
The apartments at Hampton Downs are nearly all taken so be in quick if you would like to book an apartment for the race.
Tickets
Each entrant receives 10 entries to the gate as part of their entry fee, tickets will not be issued but instead names will be listed at the gate. Spectators are $10 each with children under 12 free.
WIN Tickets
Be in to win 6 general admission tickets to the race. Click here to enter
Garages
Pit garage allocations will be finalised soon, if you have any special requirements please let us know. Pit garages are $175.00 per car.
Transponders
Transpnders are available for hire for $50.00 each.
Test Day and Race Day Format
Saturday 4th August
Documentation & Scrutineering 12pm to 7pm
Marshal & Rescue Crew Briefing 4pm
Endurance Drivers & Team Managers briefing 4.30pm
Testing 9am – 4pm
Qualifying 5pm to 6.00pm
6.00pm – 7pm Night Practice
Note: All drivers that are driving during the period 5.15pm to 9pm must practice between 6.30 and 7pm Saturday 4th August
Sunday 5th August
Race Start 9am
Race Finish 9pm
Prize Giving 9.15pm…
There is always interest in who has entered and what the entry list looks like, as this is growing each day we cannot print a finalised entry list yet but here is what we have at the moment.
Porsche 997
Malcolm Niall, Brett Niall, Clint Harvey
Porsche RSR
Glenn Smith, Andre Heimgartner, John Goodacre, Matt Kingsley
Honda Integra
David Grigor, Gavin Yortt
Porsche 996
Phil Hood, Jeff Lowrey, David Glasson, Bruce Stewart
Porsche 996
Kevin Gallichan, Sam Fillmore, Todd Murphy
Seat Leon Supercopa
Jeff Watts, Simon Piavanini, Mark Pilatti
Bmw M3
Warwick Mortimer, Andre Mortimer, Simon Evans, Richard Billingham
Mazda RX7 Series 6
Bruce Brooks, Arie Brooks, Dave Goodwin
Porsche 996TT
Mike Driver, Jarrod Parmenter, Aaron Harris
Porsche 997
Jono Lester, Simon Ellingham, Sam Robinson
BMW 325 E36
Cameron McCormack, Troy Bell
BMW
Chris Watson, James Watson
Mitsi Evo
Phil Gill
BMW 320
Mark Holland
Mitsi Evo
Andrew Sims
Panoz GT
Kel McBeath
Endurance racing and in particular 12 hours are now regarded as being Premier Events. The Bathurst 12 hour is a great example, gaining a huge following and starting to rival the “Great Race” as more and more international drivers and their exotic cars take to the grid. Come and take part in this unique and thrilling event.
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