NSW MX5 Cup - First round open

[MX5CupRacing]

WAKEFIELD'S ENTRY FORMS FOR ROUND 1
Wakefield Park has released their entry form for the support categories for the Wakefield 300, including round 1 of the MX-5 Cup. The good news is there are 3 x 10 lap races! Note that qualifying is currently scheduled for an early start, at 8.15 am.

Wakefield Park's entry form and event regulations are linked, along with the entry form for the MX-5 Cup and MX-5 Cup regs.
http://www.wakefieldpark.com.au/events/wakefield-300

We have been advised that scrutineering will be available on Friday afternoon for those wishing for a more relaxed start to the day on Saturday.

BUDDY FOR FIRST TIMERS
We will be appointing a buddy for first timers, to assist in advance of the race weekend, and during the weekend, with any questions or advice that might be needed by first timers. Each first time competitor will be assigned a 'buddy' for this purpose for their first race event. Details will follow soon.

PRODUCT DISCOUNTS FOR MX-5 CUP ENTRANTS
Don't forget you can get discounts as an MX-5 Cup entrant on a huge range of product and services from our Cup supporters. Details can be found on the club website Cup page http://nsw.mx5.com.au/motorsport/mx-5-cup

ONLY 25 DAYS TO GO TO ROUND 1 – GET YOUR ENTRY IN NOW TO RESERVE YOUR RACE NUMBER, AND LOCK IN YOUR SPOT!

[MX5CupRacing]

Hi all,
just a further note.

Interest in this event and series have been going strong so please do not delay in getting your forms in to lock your spot and race number for a fun season of motorsport.

only 24 more days to go. current at 15 cars signed up so looking like a field of 20+ cars!

[david_syd_au]

Is it 3 races, or 4?

Looking at the schedule on the Wakefield Park website, it includes:

8.15am Mazda MX5 Cup Qualifying 10 min
10.20am Mazda MX5 Cup Race 1 10 laps
1.05pm Mazda MX5 Cup Race 2 10 Laps
3.55pm Mazda MX5 Cup Race 3 10 Laps
5.25pm Mazda MX5 Cup Race 3 10 Laps

So it looks like 4 races, with a cut&paste mistake on the description of the 4th race.

[evil_weevil]

looks that way! (typo!)

[MX5CupRacing]

Hi all,
so it is 4 races confirmed by Wakefield Park on the Saturday.

Dont forget you can turn up friday to have your car scrutineered, as qualifying on saturday is an early one!

cheers,
Chris

[mazmad]

That makes it great value. 4 races and each 10 laps, plus quali session. Will be fun!

But early start, 8.15

[MX5CupRacing]

With just over 2 1/2 weeks to go until the first round of the MX-5 Cup, a check-list for you:

1. Got your AASA or Cams race licence? They can be obtained in a week – but you will need to get on it!
2. Got your Car AASA logbooked? Ditto the above!
3. You will need a red P plate for the rear of your car. Your local Servo or RMS office will have these.
4. Submitted your entry to Wakefield for the round, and to us for the MX-5 Cup?
5. Reserved your race number?
6. Secured all of your safety gear:
a. Race seat – winged style recommended
b. Harness – 5 point minimum
c. Bonnet pins, tow points and kill switch
d. Stickers – race numbers, tow points, battery and kill switch
e. Helmet, suit, gloves, boots to FIA standard
f. HANS or similar – not mandatory but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
7. Don’t forget your pre-race check, of your car and all your gear.

If you need a hand with any of the above, call / email / pm! You should have been appointed a buddy, that is what they are for.

Get going!



The 2014 MX-5 Cup
Presented by the MX-5 Club of NSW
http://nsw.mx5.com.au/motorsport/mx-5-cup

[MX5CupRacing]

Two weeks tomorrow until round 1 of the Cup!
All entrants will receive:

Cap
Racecar sticker (mandatory to be displayed)
Tow-vehicle sticker



These will be available from Friday Feb 28th at Wakefield Park.
Or you can collect them from me in Sydney beforehand, work is in Stanmore, home North Balgowlah.

Craig
Ph: 0411 234 794

The 2014 MX-5 Cup
Presented by the MX-5 Club of NSW

[MX5CupRacing]

Afternoon all

A point of clarification, as we have been asked several times, regarding fire extinguishers.

They are NOT required in competing vehicles, by AASA or Cams, in race events. However, we do recommend one for the car, and also especially for the pits/garage.

Thanks
Craig.

[MX5CupRacing]

5 days to go until the first round of the 2014 MX-5 Cup.

A few details for Saturday’s activity:

1. Don’t forget, qualifying is at 8.15am! An early start so you need to be organized.

2. You can collect the mandatory race car sticker from us on Friday at Wakefield Park. This is to be attached to the panel immediately forward of the driver’s door.

3. Members of the Cup committee can be found in garages 18 - myself, and 24 – Deckers and Otten.

4. Prizes: in addition to the trophies for class winners on the day we will have prizes from one of our sponsors, Audio-Technica. Headphones will be awarded for:
a. Best presented car b. Most improved driver c. Worst race suit!

5. Trophies and prizes will be given out behind garages 24 and 25 at 6.00pm, along with a few cold ones, after our last race which commences at 5.25pm (and allowing for competitors who have to attend the 300 drivers briefing).

Last year’s 300 round had 6 entrants in the MX-5 race, so thank you for your support! We look forward to seeing you there.

Entries as at 24/2/14:
Bill Kinnane
Carl Kosutar
Chris Boak
Craig Durrant
Daniel Deckers
David Lawler
David Stone
Greg Tasker
Ian Caldwell
Luke Otten
Matlilda Mravicic
Michael Hall
Rob Hay
Russell Harris
Russell Maxwell
Shane Otten
Steve Green
Stuart McFadyen

[david_syd_au]

Presumably we have to get our cars scrutineered before qualifying at 8:15am, including a 15ish minute pause from 7:40am for the drivers briefing.
Any idea what time on Saturday scrutineering starts?

[mazmad]

Normally 7am. Plus you can only get your dorian Saturday morning too Very early coffee and into it!

[zossy1]

Will be sitting this one out guys - don't want to risk breaking the car before the W300.

Will be there cheering though - looking forward to seeing some good hard racing!

[MX5CupRacing]

Hello all

Saturday morning is going to be busy, however Cup competitors are required to attend an MX-5 Cup drivers briefing. We are mindful of the tight schedule for the morning.

This will take place at 8.40am, after qualifying, in the cafeteria.

All competitors are required to attend, unless they are required for one of the 300 practice sessions.

Primarily we wish to reinforce the Cup Code of Conduct, reiterate the need for consideration to be given to cars displaying a red P Plate, and answer any questions you may have.

Don't forget committee members will be located in garages 18 and 24, for collection of your (mandatory) Cup sticker, and should you have any questions.

See you there.

[CM sport]

Think I will need to get my ass together and get to these races. Will be great to get more track time to setup for targa.