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ARMOR ALL Elfin DisplayElfin Sports Cars Pty Ltd was founded by Garrie Cooper in 1957 and was the oldest continuous manufacturer of sports cars and motor racing cars in Australia. Elfin was Australia’s most successful constructor with 29 championships and major titles including two Australian Drivers’ Championships, four Australian Sports Car Championships, three Australian Tourist Trophies and four Formula Ford titles, the Singapore Grand Prix (1968) and twice won the Malaysian Grand Prix.The previous factory was located at Conmurra Avenue, Edwardstown in suburban Adelaide, South Australia building over 245 cars.Drivers of Elfin cars included World Formula One Champion, James Hunt and French Formula One
driver, Didier Pironi. Others were Vern Schuppan, Larry Perkins, John Bowe, Frank Matich, John McCormack, John Walker, Bob Jane, John Harvey, Allan Grice and Peter Manton.At the 2014 Clipsal 500 Adelaide event you’ll have the opportunity to see a cross section of these famous highly desirable race cars.This is an opportunity for students to explore and learn more about the history of a successful South Australian who made a huge contribution to the development of sports cars and motor racing in the Australia. Discover the numerous ways Elfin Sports Cars Pty Ltd has influenced the Clipsal 500 Adelaide.
New Holland Tractor Pull National ChampionshipsHighly modified, high-octane, diesel spewing, dirt dispensing, merchants of muscle do battle in the 6th round of the Australian Tractor Pull Championships.
These competition tractors don’t have much resemblance to a normal farm tractor. They use super-charged car engines or even gas turbine engines with thousands of available horsepower - they could probably pull an Air Force Hornet fighter along the track if they had to!
The Tractor Pull display presents an opportunity to design a device that can be used to rate a tractor’s ability to pull or investigate the physics behind the theory.
Thursday times for the 6th round of the Australian Tractor Pull National Championships are:
10.00am - 11.00am
3.45pm - 5.45pm
Ezy Plates Route 66The American muscle and luxury cars from the Route 66 era that drove the famous stretch of road from Chicago to Los Angeles will be on display at the 2014 Clipsal 500.
Get up close to over 50 of the best with Chevrolet, Pontiac, Ford, and Cadillac plus the moves that groove from Rock and Roll dancers and memories galore with the Coca Cola memorabilia display.
This is an opportunity to travel through American motoring history and map out the significance of the geography of Route 66. Students could learn about the Rock n Roll dancing from the 1950’s and 1960’s. As part of your ‘Persuasive Text’ unit of work, challenge your students to identify the marketing and advertising techniques from the Coca Cola Memorabilia display.
V8 Supercars PaddockGet up close and see the V8 Supercars teams working on their V8 Supercars preparing for the weekend of racing!
Students will witness different brands of cars, drivers, teams and sponsorship. Did you know these powerful machines can reach speeds of 298kph, weigh an amazing 1400kgs and on a hot day, drivers could face temperatures of up to 60 degrees inside the car?
This is an opportunity to explore the science of fuel, the engineering behind the large temporary facilities and understand the impacts of motorsport on the body.
Curriculum Links: English, History and Society & Environment (SACSA)
Curriculum Links: Mathematics, Science and Design & Technology (SACSA)
Curriculum Links: English, Geography and Design & Technology (SACSA)
Curriculum Links: Science, Design & Technology (SACSA), Mathematics, English, Health & Physical Education (SACSA) and The Arts (SACSA)
12pm - 1pm Lunchtime ConcertMake sure you head to the Concert Oval and reserve your spot to see the special lunchtime concert featuring The Potbelleez and Sheppard.
Sheppard: 12pm The Potbelleez: 12:30pm
1:30pm V8 Ute Driver SigningsCome and meet the characters of the 2014 Australian V8 Ute Racing Series. Back-to-back champion Ryal “The Kid” Harris, Kim “The Assassin” Jane, Rhys “Stormin” McNally and your local favourite, Craig “Thirsty” Dontas are just a few of our Ford and Holden drivers who will be on hand at the V8 Utes 14th appearance at the Clipsal 500.
DON’T MISS!
GoPro TrAction ZoneA hive of activity at the GoPro TrAction Zone, check out the Porsche Kids Driving School, Honda Motorcycle Junior GP, ShowTime FMX, Matt Mingay and the Stuntz Inc team. The GoPro Traction Zone holds the Porsche Kids Driving School and the all new Honda Motorcycle Junior GP. These interactive activities are good opportunities to highlight safety and caution in all areas of motorsport as well as everyday road safety.
Porsche Kids Driving SchoolThe Porsche Kids Driving School is free and is designed to teach children about the theory of standard road rules and provide the opportunity to test their new knowledge in a Porsche Pedal Car. Classes run for approximately 40 minutes each with a 15 minute theory session in a classroom marquee followed by registration and approximately 20 minutes of supervised practice.
The average age of children able to participate is 5-9 years, however this is dependent on height and if they will be able to fit into the pedal cars. A height scale is used to determine this at registration.
Showtime FMXShowtime FMX team are back again with their gravity defying stunts in the TrAction Zone. Their fully choreographed performances include Australia’s top freestyle Moto X performers jumping dirt bikes 80 feet ramp to ramp and reaching heights of over 45 feet.
Honda Motorcycle Junior GPThe Honda Motorcycle Junior GP allows children to learn the basics of motorcycle riding. Supplied with full safety gear, children will be provided with instructions and permitted 20 minute sessions with a maximum of six children on the purpose built track at one time. Children will ride the Honda CRF50F bikes with single-shock rear suspension, inverted fork and bulletproof four-stroke 49cc engines. The Honda Motorcycle Junior GP is open to children who meet the following criteria:• Due to the motorcycle manufacturers’ specifications,
are under the maximum weight limit of 40kg.• Are between 5 and 10 years of age• Accompanied by their parent or guardian during the
experience. The parent or guardian is responsible for the child at all times.
Matt Mingay and the Stunz Inc. TeamMatt Mingay and the Stuntz Inc team are Australia’s Number 1 Stunt Team and voted best on track entertainment. Matt and his boys will be performing on track at the Clipsal 500 Adelaide on their stunt road bikes. They will be setup in the GoPro TrAction Zone all weekend so make sure you stop in to check them out.
Curriculum Links: Health & Physical Education (SACSA) and Science
Porsche Kids Driving School
Matt Mingay and the Stunz Inc Team
Showtime FMX
Honda Motorcycle Junior GP
Australian Defence OvalThe ADF Oval will again offer the chance to get up close and personal with military equipment and personnel.
• Team Army street machines Project Digger and Armygeddon will be on display.
• Step into the special Woomera Test Range ‘command bunker’ and see just what it is like to launch a Hifire hypersonic rocket into space or an air-to-ground missile from an Air Force Hornet fighter.
• Other Defence Force Oval displays will feature state-of-the-art military technology such
as night-vision equipment, aviation training simulators and aircrew equipment as well as Defence Force Recruiting.
• South Australia’s Army units 16 Air Land Regiment and 1st Brigade will have the new Mercedes G-Wagon maintenance vehicle and an armoured personnel carrier as well as the RBS70 surface-to-air missile system on display for motorsport fans.
• As always, Defence Force personnel will be on hand to show kids of all ages the equipment they use and talk about their experiences in serving Australia both here and overseas.
Curriculum Links: History, Geography, English and Society & Environment (SACSA)
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