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Newsletter of the Gippsland Go-Kart Club Inc. Reg A3138F Registered by the Australia Post Publication No. PP349712/00012 February 2014 Racing News Fantastic Club Volunteers
Newsletter of the Gippsland Go-Kart Club Inc. Reg A3138F Registered by the Australia Post
Publication No. PP349712/00012
February 2014
Racing News
Fantastic Club Volunteers
2014 GGKC IMPORTANT DATES
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DATE EVENT CLUB
February 23, 2014 Club Day GGKC
March 22,23 Golden power series R1 Rochester March 11, Committee meeting clubrooms @ 7pm GGKC
March 30 Club Day GGKC
Photos courtesy Steve Dansie Club Day
Welcome back for 2014 This week is the start of another year of karting at
the Gippsland Go Kart Club. To all new members welcome! We pride ourselves as a great friendly and strong club, one of the biggest in the state. There is always someone there to help so if this is your first meeting don’t be scared to ask questions as we have been there before. Good luck See you at the track. - Dean Watchorn Congratulations to the recipients of the Club’s Special Awards at the presentation dinner last December.
President’s Choice: Ryan Aitken.
Life Members: Phil Lane and Geoff Medew.
Clubperson/s of the Year: Charmaine Hicks and Matthew Fraser.
This month in Karting:
Photos courtesy Steve Dansie
Gippsland Go Kart Club Inc. General Meeting. 11/02/2014 WELCOME BACK EVERYONE. The general meeting of the Gippsland Go-Karts was held at our Clubrooms on Tuesday
11th February, 2014 and was declared opened at 7.15pm by President Peter Aitken.
Present: Anita & Barry Stratton, Graeme & Jeanette Monds, Lorraine & Peter Aitken, Simon Pooley, Phil Lane, Tony Correa, Geoff Medew. Ross Miller, Luana Crampton. Russell Frost. Apologies: Cameron & Trevor Correa, Jason Crampton, Mick Alger, Alfi Prestipino. New Our club would like to welcome Riley Tolley and Ashleigh Collins to our karting family, and hope Members: that you enjoy your stay with us. Minutes The minutes from the last meeting were read by members present, Moved by Ross Miller and from last second by Geoff Medew that they be true and correct. Meeting. Treasurers Phil gave his report, the report was read by members present, and it was Moved by Graeme Monds Report: second by Simon Pooley. Phil gave a good report. And very informative. Thank you Phil for your report. Listed below are the fees for 2013, just a reminder for you, They are:- . Fees for 2014: Juniors $70.00. Seniors $85.00 and Families $105.00. Race fees 2014: Cadets & Rookies $25.00. Junior & Seniors $45.00. Second entry $20.00. Families $75.00. Definition of Family for racing: 2 Adults and children under 18 years, but when child/children reach the age of 18years they are no longer under the family price. As Phil said at the AGM. He will have to see how things go until February 2014, if there will be an increase. Phil would like to be able to retain the cost for entries the same as last year, to help everyone. Business Judge of Fact school. Which is being held at Gippsland track on 15th February, 2014, for all the Arising. volunteers that do the jobs in which they have to be Judge of Facts. They know who they are. Delegates The delegates report was given by Graeme Monds. From the meeting on 21st November, 2013. Report: State President: AKA MOU – Victoria has signed the MOU. State Steward Coordinator: 11-12/10/2013. Australian Master Games. Entries: 63 Geelong. 1 x Exclusion from section of event. 19-20/10/2013. Country Series Rd. 6 Entries 107 Wimmera. 2 x Rule 16.23(a) Kart contact. 10 Second penalty.
26-27/10/2013. Rotax Pro Tour. Entries. 128 Albury. 4 x Rule 16.23 Kart Contact. 10 Second penalty. 1 x Exclusion from time qualifying. 1 x Slowest time plus 1 03/11/2013 Val Findlay Memorial. Entries. 80 Geelong. 1 x Rule 5.01® Weight infringement. Excluded section of event. 1 x Rule 16.05(b) Transponder infringement. Excluded section of event. 1 x Rule 16.09(ii) Weaving. Written Warning. 09-10/11/2013 Golden Power Rd. 5 Entries. 219 ELKC. 6 x Exclusion section of event. 1 x 10 Second penalty. 1 x Excluded from meeting & 3 months suspension. State Delegate: This position no longer exists – the executive commissioner to the AKAltd is to be the State President. Positions on the AKAltd can be put forward by states or individuals. VKA to put forward Sylvia Stania as State Stewards Coordinator. State Technical: Exhaust applications has been inspected for homologation. Kids in Karting – this has been put on hold by the AKAltd for the present time. State Track: Track inspections starting in the next couple of weeks. If clubs are not ready for the inspections please let the state office know asap. Discussions on the positions of the fire extinguishers. New AKA track Booklet to go out to the clubs. State Scrutineer: Kill switches to be looked into as this is starting to be a problem at race meeting. Rotax pro tour – grease in clutches checked – one found. Thank you Graeme for your report. Correspondence: Moved Graeme Monds and second by Russell Frost that the correspondence be accepted. General Business Another discussion was held, drivers wanting another lap board, so they can see them from the pit area. Luana Crampton: has sent an Email to a firm requesting a price on lap boards, in regard to the above line. Hopefully Luana will get an answer soon. Tony Correa: Regarding ex members keys. As he has seen people down here practicing, didn’t know who they were. When members leave they are requested to hand in their key and they will get a refund. MEMBERS PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LOAN YOUR KEYS TO ANYONE. WE HAVE HAD MEMBERS DO THAT, AND MEMBERS FROM OTHER CLUBS HAVE COME TO PRACTICE ESPECIALLY BEFORE ONE OF OUR OPENS. THAT IS HOW WE LOOSE THE KEYS. THANK YOU. Geoff Medew: John Schena has been here to start on the trolley bay. John had to leave because of bush fires, so that he could help. Tony Correa is going to put the fencing up when the cement is poured. Russell Frost: Is going to get signs for the stewards room, for when they are having hearings, as people coming into the stewards room while it are in progress. Signs something like this: (Hearing in progress) Open/Closed. Anita: I know this is early, but bought up about 2014 Christmas break-up. Discussion was held, more
next meeting. Want to get a venue, not to leave it to the very end. and catering?? HELP: Parents we need some help in the canteen, especially on Sundays, Please think about it, even if it just for a couple of hours, it would be greatly appreciated. The canteen helps the club pay for things to be purchased, to make us better. If anyone wants to come and help just see Anita in the canteen. Thank You. Transponders: The price of transponders this year is $ 348.00. Don’t forget that we now have our own web page the address is. www.ggkc.org.au click onto it and see what is happening at our club. You can also download the newsletter from this web site. Thanks.
Members: If you want to renew your license, you have to do your member-
ship first. If you wish to race on a race weekend, and your license is due for renewal, you must have your license done with Lorraine by the Wednesday before the race meeting, as they have to have all information about your licence on the computer by late Wednesday night. For anymore information see Lorraine or give her a ring. Members remember to keep reading the Notice Board with all the new addendums, they will be of interest to driver and pit crew. Personnel for Sunday, 23rd February, 2014. Clerk of Course. Graeme Monds Stewards: Phil Lane, Glenn Wall, Russell Frost. Andrew Broadbent. Lap Scorers: Lorraine Aitken, Charmaine Hicks Scales. Jeanette Monds Grid Marshall. Lynda Richards. Lights Operator: Luana Crampton. Announcer: Geoff Medew. Starter: Peter Richards. Scrutineer/s: Matt Fraser & Tony Correa. First Aide: John Head. If any of the above personnel cannot do the allocated job they are named for, could they please ring Anita on 51 74 3870 or 0407 74 3870 before 20th February, 2014 Meeting closed 8.50pm. Next meeting 11th March, 2014. commencing 7pm.
Photos courtesy Steve Dansie Nov Club Day
Results available online: https://app.austkarting.com.au/aka/results/
CLUB DAY RESULTS
CLUBMAN LIGHT CLUBMAN HEAVY CADETS
1 James Dean 1 Ryan Aitken 1 Aiden Castle
2 Curt Sera 2 Damien Scurlock 2 Rhys Kemp
3 Nikola Alger 3 Grant Wicks 3 Bailey Collins
JUNIOR NATIONAL LIGHT
SPORTSMAN RESTRICTED HEAVY CLUBMAN OVER 40'S
1 Troy Alger 1 Jack Gorman 1 Grant Wicks
2 James Fyfe 2 Benjamin Schena 2 Tim Marriott
3 Brock Watchorn 3 John Schena 3 Frank Schena
SPORTSMAN RESTRICTED LIGHT TAG 125 MEDIUM
JUNIOR NATIONAL HEAVY
1 Steve Gorman 1 Ryan Aitken 1 Elly Morrow
2 Alan Miller 2 James Dean 2 Jarrod Castle
3 Todd Blackney 3 Geoff Wyhoon 3 Nicholas Castle
ROOKIES
SPORTSMAN RESTRICTED MEDIUM
1 Marcus Fraser 1 Jack Gorman 2 Samuel Downing 2 Steve Gorman
3 Adam Watchorn 3 Benjamin Schena
PHOTOS STEVE DANSIE
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2014 VKA CALENDAR
Photos courtesy Steve Dansie Club Day
Club Championships Club Championships 2013 results2013 results
CADETS; TAG 125 MEDIUM:
1st. Bailey Collins. 1st. Ryan Aitken.
2nd. Aiden Castle. 2nd. Ross Miller.
3rd. Ryhs Kemp. 3rd. Geoff Wyhoon.
ROOKIES; SPORTSMAN RESTRICTED HEAVY:
1st. Marcus Fraser. 1st. Jack Gorman.
2nd. Adam Watchorn. 2nd. Matthew Bink.
3rd. Chad Densley. 3rd. John Schena.
JUNIOR NATIONAL HEAVY: SPORTSMAN RESTRICTED MEDIUM:
1st. Nicholas Castle. 1st. Lachlan Crampton.
2nd. Jarred Castle. 2nd. Jack Gorman.
3rd. Elly Morrow. 3rd. Steve Gorman.
JUNIOR NATIONAL LIGHT: CLUBMAN OVER 40’S:
1st. Troy Alger. 1st. Grant Wicks.
2nd. James Fyfe. 2nd. Frank Schena.
3rd. Brock Watchorn. 3rd. Tim Marriott.
CLUBMAN HEAVY: CLUBMAN LIGHT:
1st. Ryan Aitken. 1st. James Dean.
2nd. Grant Wicks. 2nd. Nikola Alger.
3rd. Damien Scurlock. 3rd. Curt Sera.
SPORTSMAN RESTRICTED LIGHT:
1ST. Todd Blackney.
2nd. Lachlan Crampton.
3rd. Steve Gorman.
SPECIAL AWARDS:
President’s Choice: Ryan Aitken.
Life Members: Phil Lane and Geoff Medew.
Clubperson/s of the Year: Charmaine Hicks and Matthew Fraser.
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Club Championships Club Championships 2013 points tally2013 points tally
SPORTSMAN RESTRICTED HEAVY: Jack Gorman. 8049 Matthew Bink. 7329 John Schena. 7157 Samuel Morrow. 7042 Benjamin Schena. 6895 Simon Pooley. 5960 Daniel Inglis. 4762 Steve Gorman. 1335
SPORTSMAN RESTRICTED MEDIUM: Lachlan Crampton. 6919 Jack Gorman. 6390 Steve Gorman. 6127 Samuel Morrow. 5340 Paul Clough. 4916 Benjamin Schena. 4725 Matthew Bink. 4527 John Schena. 4375 Todd Blackney. 3640 Alan Miller. 3618 Jacob Blackney. 1394 Simon Pooley. 1241 Gary Blackney. 1174 David Way. 651 Craig Castle. 634
CLUBMAN OVER 40’S: Grant Wicks. 8691 Frank Schena. 7821 Tim Marriott. 7366 Peter Aitken. 7058 John Schena. 6846 Brian Milkins. 5805 Mark Wicks. 3280 Colin Watt. 2656 Marty Scott. 914 Terry Gammon. 624 Alan Mitchell. 582
CADETS: ROOKIES: Bailey Collins. 7681 Marcus Fraser. 9504 Aiden Castle. 7658 Adam Watchorn. 8564 Ryhs Kemp. 7429 Chad Densley. 6198 Samuel Downing. 7058 Benjamin Bargwanna. 4931 Nigel Laity. 3233 Chloe Laity. 1584 Bailey Hume. 2286 Samuel Downing. 1047 Brodie Smieth. 2058 Bailey Hume. 879 Cade Steenholt. 1495.
JUNIOR NATIONAL HEAVY: JUNIOR NATIONAL LIGHT: Nicholas Castle 6280 Troy Alger. 9584 Jarred Castle. 5863 James Fyfe. 8551 Elly Morrow. 5330 Brock Watchorn. 6862 Mitchell DePietro. 4128 Jack Kesper. 6552 Jack Scott. 1452 Lachlan Clough. 4794 Lachlan Crampton. 1203 Elly Morrow. 4513 Jarred Castle. 3916 Nicholas Castle. 3835 Mitchell DePietro. 3227 Benny Scott. 2887 William Jacobson. 2163 Lachlan Crampton. 882 Jack Scott. 746 Jack Noakes. 624.
CLUBMAN HEAVY: CLUBMAN LIGHT: Ryan Aitken. 9020 James Dean. 8643 Grant Wicks. 7775 Nikola Alger. 8031 Damien Scurlock. 6016 Curt Sera. 7338 Brian Milkins. 5591 Trevor Correa. 6696 Cameron Correa. 5172 Thomas Hickman, 4595 James Dean. 4861 Damien Scurlock. 1771 Mark Wicks. 3880 Robert Reid. 1127 Marty Scott. 3806 Matthew Smith. 990 Jack Scott. 3622 Michael Bantick. 977 Leighton Clague. 1265 Cameron Correa. 882 Tim Marriott. 950 Leighton Clague. 821 John Schena. 795 Colin Watt. 751 Lucas Correa. 740 Allan Mitchell. 565
SPORTSMAN RESTRICTED LIGHT: TAG 125 MEDIUM: Todd Blackney. 7352 Ryan Aitken. 9228 Lachlan Crampton. 6928 Ross Miller. 7169 Steve Gorman. 5840 Geoff Wyhoon. 7079 Alan Miller. 5173 Matthew Fraser. 6557 Thomas Hickman 5070 Scott Cole. 4735 Paul Clough. 4759 Dean Watchorn. 4535 William Hopkinson 4001 James Dean. 4305 David Way. 3480 David Bishoff. 4167 Benjamin Schena 1015 Jason Bargwanna. 1940 Samuel Morrow. 833 Craig Castle. 821 Leanne Witnish. 714
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Race Secretary VKA Delegate VKA Co Delegate Mem/Lic. Secretary Track Inspector Publicity Officer Grievance Officer Duty of Care Committee Members
Peter Aitken 56253332 / 0428 252101 Russell Frost 97397109 / 0412 321135 Anita Stratton 51743870 / 0407 743870 Phil Lane 0408346849 Lorraine Aitken 56253332 / 0417 302023 Greame Monds 51345099 Russell Frost 97397109 / 0412 321135 Jeanette Monds 51345099 Lorraine Aitken 56253332 / 0417 302023 Trevor Correa 0422 061475 Geoff Medew 51342267 / 0413 443122 Anita Stratton 51743870 / 0407 743870 Kevin James 51653356 Graeme Monds 51345099 Peter Aitken 56253332 / 0428 252101 Luana Crampton 0404 238625 Damien Scurlock 0439 731600 Simon Pooley 51741248 Mick Alger 56223259 / 0407 097130 Tony Correa 0402 903400 Luana Crampton 0404 238625 John Schena 0407 277 644 Simon Pooley 51741248
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