FOR EXACT DETAILS OF EACH EVENT, PLEASE SCRUTINISE THE RELEVANT RULES AND REGULATIONS PROVIDED BY THE ORGANISERS.
A number of groups around Queensland run at least one, or a series, of street sprints every year. These have been developed in response to the ongoing interest of novice drivers to get out on a track and enjoy their vehicles in a controlled environment. Qld Raceways and the Ipswich/West Moreton Auto Club run a number of sprint events each year that you may participate in if your vehicle is eligible. As the note above indicates, you should check the requirements/regulations of any such event to be sure you can comply with them.
Please note that street sprints, whether as a single event or a series, are NOT A RACE SERIES; if you are interested in racing your clubman or other special interest vehicle there is a full race series organised by Queensland Raceways each year at both Ipswich and Lakeside Circuits. Further details can be found on https://www.qldraceways.com.au
If you are not keen on going flat out, don’t be put off by these events. You are free to go around at your own pace. All drivers should look out for each other at these events, which are broadly aimed at novice drivers having a great day out with their cars on a bona fide track.
ENTRY FORM AND OTHER RELATED FORMS:
The event website will tell you exactly what forms you will need.
COMPETITION LICENCE FOR QUEENSLAND RACEWAY AND LAKESIDE CIRCUITS
A RACERS Competition Licence (Form available from Queensland Raceways Website) must be completed. Form and payment should be sent directly to Queensland Raceways. You will need to create an account to log in to the licensing website. Annual and Day licences are available, but if you plan to enter more than two events a year the Annual Licence is the most cost effective.
COMPETITION LICENCE FOR OAKEY, LEYBURN, PITTSWORTH AND GATTON SPRINTS
Motorsport Australia (CAMS) Licence – Level 2 Speed (L 2 S). Refer to Motorsport Australia Website for Forms and information.
A L2S licence entitles the holder to compete in L2NS events plus regularity trials up to National Championship level, single and multi-car speed events (not racing) up to International level, and touring road events that do not run over closed road sections.
Refer to Queensland Raceways Website for Ipswich and Lakeside Circuits.
For other Race Circuits please refer to their website for Forms, Rules and Regulations or related Forms sent out from the Club by Electronic Technology for Events other than the above venues.
ELIGIBILITY / ENTRY REQUIREMENTS-
Car Club members generally have first preference for entry acceptance. Each Track Event will be limited in numbers.
Vehicle can be of a clubman type sports car or other special interest vehicle that is approved by the organisers to participate in the event.
BASIC RULES FOR QUEENSLAND RACEWAYS AND LAKESIDE CIRCUITS FOR STREET SPRINTS.
Clubman styled (any make) with road tyres and can be registered or unregistered. However, if your car is Registered with slick tyres, unregistered with slick tyres, unregistered or a race car, you cannot receive points towards Queensland Raceways Street Sprint Series. Please see the Queensland Raceways Website for all Rules and Regulations relating to Street Sprints.
The Street Sprints Format held at Lakeside Park Raceway is generally 3 x 4 Timed Lap sessions plus Passenger Laps if time is available.
The time and place of the Drivers Briefing at each Event will be stated in their Email to you.
Lakeside Raceway is noise limited, so all cars must comply with noise requirements. Refer to Queensland Raceways website for further information.
Timing Systems
Queensland Raceways (Lakeside and QR Circuits) have a timing system in place. Please refer to their website for more details.
Timing devices can be purchased outright or can be hired on a daily basis.
ENTRY FEE:
Refer to Queensland Raceways Website for details.
EVENT CLASSES
Refer to Queensland Raceways Website for details.
VEHICLE AND APPAREL REQUIREMENTS VARY WITH ACTIVITY FOR SPRINTS/RACING
1. ABS & SRS systems may be disconnected at the driver’s option
2. Drivers must wear non-flammable clothing that fully covers the body from ankle to wrist to neck
3. If vehicle is road registered or road registerable it must meet the roadworthy requirements of Qld Transport
4. If vehicle is not road registerable it must meet the applicable Racing Car standards below
5. Fire extinguishers, when fitted, must meet AS1841 standard and be secured to ensure they cannot injure the driver in the event of an accident.
6. Tyres must be fit for purpose, not recut or retreaded, and be fitted to rim widths that comply with the Tyre and Rim Association manual and/or ADR requirements
7. Rear facing red lights for use during rain must be fitted.
8. Helmets are now mandatory (2017), for passengers as well as drivers, and must comply with, or exceed, the standard AS1698.
9, HANS devices are mandatory for most sprint events. Drivers must check the event/circuit regulations to determine if these devices are required.
(Revised 26/11//2019)