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JULY: - TURN RIGHT WHEN EXITING THE OUT GRID!
In July the track direction will change to Clockwise. The track will Remain in this direction until Monday the 6th OCTOBER

NEW PRACTICE LIGHTS!
As you may or may not know, we have installed new practice lights at VACC Park. For more information, please read the following document.
Use Of Practice Lights

NOTICE TO 125 'C' AND 'D' LICENCE HOLDERS
 As of the 1st July 2008 all D and C grade licence holders must use a 125 Restrictor in any 125 engine either for practice or competition.
ONLY A & B grade licence holders are able to compete and practice in the unrestricted 125 classes.


As per Rule 32.09
If you hold a 2007 AKA C Grade senior 125 licence, have completed your P Plate endorsements and have four (4) B grade endorsements by the 31st June 2008. You are able to be upgraded to a B grade licence. Please forward you’re AKA licence onto the VKA office immediately for the upgrade.
If you haven’t completed the above =equirements, your licence is to remain at C grade. You are then required to fit a 125 restrictor and use MG Red tyres =or practice or competition in the restricted class.


Restrictors are bought from GKCV or VKA at $25.00.
If you are caught using a 125 engine without a restrictor, penalties will apply.
FIRST AUSTRALIAN VINTAGE KART DEMONSTRATION 2008
TAMWORTH!
 Attention all vintage kart owners! The VHKA, in conjunction with Tamworth Kart Racing Club,
will be hosting the Inaugural Vintage Kart Demonstrations. If you have a vintage kart this is a great opportunity to give it a run. General entry form HERE - AKA entry form HERE
MAY CLUB DAY RESULTS OUT NOW! - POINTS NOW ADDED
May Club Day has been run and won. To view the results, visit the Results page. - 25/05/08
NOKIA MOBILE PHONE FOUND AT ALL STARS
A mobile phone has been found in the large bag of corks Given to Denise Wall. She is not sure how or when it got into the bag but is concerned that someone will be missing their phone! If you have lost your phone, Please contact: Denise Wall   0417 554 915. - 25/05/08
WEIGHT CHANGES – MIDGETS
 Competitors using the Yamaha 100J restricted engine in the Midget class will have a minimum weight of 95kg. The NKC have made this decision after receiving data from recent parity testing between the Comer S - Comer SW and Yamaha J engines. This rule change to be effective from Monday 14th April 2008.

This change will be closely monitored to make sure that parity of the 3 engines is achieved.

AKA National Karting Council
RACE SECRETARY CHANGE
 Luke Burt has resigned as race secretary due personal reasons, we thank Luke for his input into the club and look forward to him being back on board as soon as possible, Stella Pringle will take over as race secretary in Luke's absence.
MARCH CLUBDAY RESULTS - ONLINE NOW
March Clubday results can be now be found at the Results page. Congratulations to everyone who competed this month! Round points up shortly.
SENIOR DRIVER OF THE YEAR - NEW SYSTEM
In 2008 we have a new system for the senior driver of the year. Those drivers over 35 will now be classed as masters, competing for the masters trophy.

Those drivers over 35 will wear an arm band if not competing as over 40’s. Arm bands are to be collected at out grid box after drivers briefing and returned at conclusion of the days racing.
GENERAL MEETING DATES
 We encourage all members to come to general meetings and have your say, It is your club and your input is vital to the ongoing success of your club, the dates are:

8TH APRIL, 6TH MAY,10TH JUNE, 8TH JULY, 14TH AUGUST, 9TH SEPTEMBER, (AGM 7th OCTOBER)  11th NOVEMBER, 9TH DECEMBER.
IMPORTANT VOTE AT APRIL MEETING
 NOTICE OF MOTION: Moved by Marg Uhlhorn:That Individual monthly points be posted on website,not as running total as previous year.

This is your decision on how the system will work, please come along and make your thoughts known prior to the motion being seconded and put to the vote.
NEW SCRUTINEERING RULES NOW IN FORCE
 New rules regarding SELF scrutineering are now in force

Karters no longer take their kart to scrutineering to be checked prior to racing,karters still fill out their scrutineering form and lodge with entry,it is up to the individual karter to ensure that their kart meets all current safety rules as per 2008 rule book.

SCRUTINEERS / STEWARDS / OFFICIALS CAN AND WILL DO RANDOM CHECKS ON KARTS AT ANY TIME OR AT ANY PLACE WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE TRACK / PITS AT A RACE MEETING.

Karts that do not meet regulations will not be allowed to race until rectified E:G,if your kart is on the out grid and a steward / official finds a problem with your kart,you will be allowed only two minutes to rectify the problem.

If you are not sure of your responsibilities regarding these new rules check your rule book or committee member for clarification. Thank you. - 17/2/08

 
2008 TOYOTA IAME LEOPARD SERIES
This the 4th year this great series is being run and once again 2 cars will be given away! Click HERE for more details.- 21/12/07
TRACK MAINTENANCE DAY
Wednesday is generally reserved for our track maintenance day which may result in the track being closed for part of or all of the day.
Should you need to check on the status please call the Track & Grounds Co Ordinator on 0411 889 402.
"ARE THE FLOOD LIGHTS I SEE YONDER AT THE KART TRACK?"
 They certainly are oh wise one! Following several years of debate about when, when, when, and more, "when is the club going to install flood lights", an historic decision was made at the General Club Meeting on 6 December 2005 to take the first step with the installation of suitable flood lighting for our circuit. It was decided at this meeting that the installation of flood lighting was a positive move forward.

A fact finding mission has been launched and further feedback will be provided to the members regarding cost, work program and the other million things that go with a project such as this. Quite clearly it was felt the move to flood lighting the track would allow the club to mount a well structured race program and endeavor to increase membership / participation whilst at the same time increase general revenue.

There are several steps that need to be undertaken before the switch is thrown and GKCV members embark on a new frontier for the club and we can go NIGHT RACING. Power supply is critical and will need to be upgraded before installation along with the mandatory admin work such as calling for expressions of interest, permits and approvals from affected parties.

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