How to Get Started
Firstly
join the HRCC (Qld) and discuss your interest with
other members.
Obtaining
a Licence
A basic Club Licence (level 2) is obtained from CAMS
for participation in Events such as Sprints and Regularity
Trials. You will need a suitable car, not necessarily
Historic, and approved apparel.
A
level 2 licence will entitle you to enter regularity
trials, single and multi car speed events, touring
road events and Hill Climbs (See “General
Regulations” CAMS Manual of Motorsport
for further information). Your car may also
require some minor alterations example:
1.
Dual Throttle Springs
2. Fire Extinguisher
3. Radiator Catch Tank
4. Seat Belt
You
will also need an approved helmet.
(See
“General Requirements for cars and drivers”
section 6 Cams Manual Motorsport).
When
you are ready for “RACING”, a competition
licence is obtained following a CAMS training
session and observed practice.
Confederation of Australian Motor Sport
Ltd (CAMS)
Queensland Regional Office:
ADDRESS
Sport House
Corner of Castlemaine and Caxton Streets
Milton,
Queensland 4064
POSTAL ADDRESS
PO Box 1859, Milton BC Q 4064
CONTACT NUMBERS
Phone:
...................................3368 2911
Fax:........................................3368
2378
Licence Inquiries Phone:..........1300 653 529
Membership
- Click
Here for Membership Form
Club
membership is available to all people. Participation
in speed events requires the approval of parents
or guardian if the driver is under 18 years
of age. Club members not competing also assist
with the running of the events or act as officials.
A
detailed description of each group is given
in the CAMS Manual as well as the technical
specifications. See
“Classes”
All cars are subjected to eligibility scrutiny as
well as safety checks prior to competition.
Drivers
must be a member of a Club affiliated with CAMS
and hold a current competition licence.
At
most Historic Race Meetings, events are also held
for non race participants in the form of Regularity
Trials, which basically is a test of drivers' ability
to adhere to a pre determined lap time consistently
over a number of laps.
All
of the rules and customs of historic motor racing
are aimed at the preservation of a historically
important heritage and to minimise the cost
of participation so as to encourage interest
from a wide group of enthusiasts.
Club
members become involved as enthusiasts, owners,
drivers, scrutineers, eligibility officers,
event marshals and administration directors
and assistants. Historic Motor Racing has a
great appeal to people who love to see, hear
and appreciate classic cars and the action they
produce.
