CAR INFORMATION & program
The event will be known as the 2023 Coral Coast Helicopter Services Kickstarter’s Gascoyne Dash and will be a State Championship Long Course Off-Road Event, conducted at Carnarvon and Gascoyne Junction in the state of Western Australia, from 27th - 30th April 2023 The event will be Round 2 of the 2023 Motorsport Australia Western Australian Off-Road Racing Championship.
AUTHORITY AND PERMIT
The event will be conducted under the provisions of:
- The 2023 International Sporting Code (ISC) of the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA)
- The 2023 National Competition Rules (NCRs) of the Motorsport Australia (MA)
- The 2023 General Regulations of Motorsport Australia
- The 2023 General Requirements of Motorsport Australia
- The 2023 Race General Regulations of Motorsport Australia
- The 2023 Off Road Regulations of Motorsport Australia
- The Safety Policies of Motorsport Australia
- The WA Off Road Sporting Regulations of Motorsport Australia
- These Supplementary Regulations.
- Any further regulations, instructions or bulletins that may be issued by the Organisers.
- Certain public, property, professional indemnity and personal accident insurance is provided by Motorsport Australia in relation to the event. Further details can be found in the Motorsport Australia Insurance Handbook, available at www.motorsport.org.au
- This Event will be conducted under and in accordance with MOTORSPORT AUSTRALIA OH&S, MOTORSPORT AUSTRALIA Safety 1st and Risk Management Policies, which can be found on the Motorsport Australia website at www.motorsport.org.au.
ENTRY DETAILS
Entries open Friday, 10th March
Entries close Friday 31st March
The online entry link HERE or on the Western Australian Off Road Racing Club - www.waorc.com. Entry Forms must be completed in full on the Online Entry.
3 Service Crew are included in the entry, additional service crew are charged at $15.00.
A Road Permit Fee of $45.00 is also payable. This permit will allow competitors to drive their race vehicles on public roads at the permitted times during the event such as too and from scrutiny, reconnaissance and the start finish line. The road permit is applied to the vehicle and not the driver, the driver must hold a current recognised Drivers License to be granted a permit.
The event is open to off road vehicles in Classes as per section 4.2(I) of the Off Road Standing Regulations. Minimum license requirements for this event are: MA NO, NON, NOJ, NONSE or higher license for all competitors. MA log books are required for all competing vehicles. All current licenses, club membership cards and vehicle logbooks MUST be presented to the event secretary for verification prior to scrutiny.
The organisers reserve the right to refuse an entry in accordance with the provisions of NCR 83.
Entries withdrawn by written advice to the Event Secretary before TBC will receive a refund of the entry fee, less an administration fee of $80 per entry. No refunds will be granted for entries withdrawn after this date.
All payments must be made via Stripe OR Electronic Funds Transfer to the below account.
Payment may be made by EFT to
Account Name: GORRC
BSB: 016 610
Account No: 497253547
Please send proof of payment with entry application and disclaimers to the Official Entry Address.
The Promoter reserves the right to cancel, abandon or postpone the event if less than 20 entries are received by the close of entries, and/or in accordance with NCR 59.
Entries close Friday 31st March
The online entry link HERE or on the Western Australian Off Road Racing Club - www.waorc.com. Entry Forms must be completed in full on the Online Entry.
- GORRC Memberships are available for $55.
- Entry fee is $400.00
- Transponder hire is $35.00
3 Service Crew are included in the entry, additional service crew are charged at $15.00.
A Road Permit Fee of $45.00 is also payable. This permit will allow competitors to drive their race vehicles on public roads at the permitted times during the event such as too and from scrutiny, reconnaissance and the start finish line. The road permit is applied to the vehicle and not the driver, the driver must hold a current recognised Drivers License to be granted a permit.
The event is open to off road vehicles in Classes as per section 4.2(I) of the Off Road Standing Regulations. Minimum license requirements for this event are: MA NO, NON, NOJ, NONSE or higher license for all competitors. MA log books are required for all competing vehicles. All current licenses, club membership cards and vehicle logbooks MUST be presented to the event secretary for verification prior to scrutiny.
The organisers reserve the right to refuse an entry in accordance with the provisions of NCR 83.
Entries withdrawn by written advice to the Event Secretary before TBC will receive a refund of the entry fee, less an administration fee of $80 per entry. No refunds will be granted for entries withdrawn after this date.
All payments must be made via Stripe OR Electronic Funds Transfer to the below account.
Payment may be made by EFT to
Account Name: GORRC
BSB: 016 610
Account No: 497253547
Please send proof of payment with entry application and disclaimers to the Official Entry Address.
The Promoter reserves the right to cancel, abandon or postpone the event if less than 20 entries are received by the close of entries, and/or in accordance with NCR 59.
WAORC SIGNAGE
Sporting Regulations (Article 9(ii) A space 140mm high x 500mm wide immediately under the crew’s side ‘window’ opening is reserved for organiser and WAORC sponsorship signage on each side of the vehicle. A vehicle which does not comply Article9 (ii) of the WA Off Road Sporting Regulations will not be allowed to start.
As per Article 9 (vi) of the WA Off Road Sporting Regulations a competitor may, upon payment of the specified sum, enter without WAORC sponsorship signage.
As per Article 9 (vi) of the WA Off Road Sporting Regulations a competitor may, upon payment of the specified sum, enter without WAORC sponsorship signage.
SCRUTINY
TIMES AND VENUES
Scrutiny will be conducted between the hours of 1.30pm and 5.00 pm Thursday 27th April 2023
Competitors are reminded that the consumption of alcohol is prohibited during scrutiny.
Crews must present all race apparel at scrutiny for examination. Both driver and navigator must be present for scrutiny. Vehicles must be capable of being driven in and out of the scrutiny area.
DOCUMENTATION
Documentation will be conducted between the hours of 1.30pm and 4.00pm Thursday 27th April 2023 at Carnarvon Civic Centre.
The following documentation will be checked prior to scrutiny: Motorsport Australia Off Road Competition Licenses, Civil valid driving licenses, Motorsport Australia vehicle log books, current Motorsport Australia affiliated club membership cards, Competitors Licenses (if driver not bone-fide legal owner of vehicle.
STREET DISPLAY
Thursday 27th April 2023 from 3.00 – 6 pm - Carnarvon Civic Centre. The display is an important community engagement undertaking, while entering your vehicle in the display is NOT compulsory there will be an opportunity to win your entry fee back – see note at the bottom of these Supplementary Regulations.
Scrutiny will be conducted between the hours of 1.30pm and 5.00 pm Thursday 27th April 2023
Competitors are reminded that the consumption of alcohol is prohibited during scrutiny.
Crews must present all race apparel at scrutiny for examination. Both driver and navigator must be present for scrutiny. Vehicles must be capable of being driven in and out of the scrutiny area.
DOCUMENTATION
Documentation will be conducted between the hours of 1.30pm and 4.00pm Thursday 27th April 2023 at Carnarvon Civic Centre.
The following documentation will be checked prior to scrutiny: Motorsport Australia Off Road Competition Licenses, Civil valid driving licenses, Motorsport Australia vehicle log books, current Motorsport Australia affiliated club membership cards, Competitors Licenses (if driver not bone-fide legal owner of vehicle.
STREET DISPLAY
Thursday 27th April 2023 from 3.00 – 6 pm - Carnarvon Civic Centre. The display is an important community engagement undertaking, while entering your vehicle in the display is NOT compulsory there will be an opportunity to win your entry fee back – see note at the bottom of these Supplementary Regulations.
RUNNING DETAILS
GENERAL INFORMATION
The venue for the event will be Carnarvon and Gascoyne Junction, WA, which is approximately 900 km north of Perth.
The event will be conducted in 2 sections:
Sections 1 will comprise of one point to point section from Carnarvon to Gascoyne Junction of approximately
205 km’s which will include 3 fuel stops/checkpoints.
Section 2 will comprise of one point to point section from Gascoyne Junction to Carnarvon of approximately 205 km’s which will include 3 fuel stops/checkpoints.
The total competitive distance will be approximately 410 km’s. The surface may consist of dirt, sand & gravel.
NB: All distances and times noted within these Regulations are approximate, and may be varied at any time via briefings or further advice to competitors.
In all sections competitors will be started one at a time and at 1 minute intervals. This interval may vary at the discretion of the organisers.
Section 1 will commence 7.30 am Saturday 29th April
Competitors not finishing Section 1 may apply to the organisers to be seeded. The closing time for seeding applications will be TBC by completing the seeding request from.
Section 2 will commence at 7.30am on Sunday 30th April
ALLOWED TIME
To be classified as a finisher, a crew shall complete a section within the time allowed as follows:
Section 1 (Race Day 1): The course will be closed at Checkpoint 2, 2 hours after the allocated departure time of the last competitor from the Start/Finish line at Carnarvon.
Section 2 (Race Day 2): The course will be closed at Checkpoint 2, 2 hours after the allocated departure time of the last competitor from the start line at Gascoyne Junction.
The total time allowance for each day will be 4 fours from the competitors start time. Should time exceed this, the competitor will be deemed Out of Time (OOT).
RECONNAISSANCE
Due to the remote and inaccessible nature of the Kickstarters Gascoyne Dash track reconnaissance of the main track will NOT be offered.
Prologue course reconnaissance shall commence at TBC. No cars will be permitted to start reconnaissance after TBC. The maximum speed permitted on reconnaissance is 80km/h, and limited to one lap. Crews will only be able to undertake reconnaissance in their competition vehicles and are reminded that their vehicles must pass scrutiny prior to reconnaissance. Reconnaissance can only be undertaken by signed on competitors, crew or officials.
PROLOGUE
The prologue will be held on TBC. The length of the prologue will be approximately 14 km's. Competitors will start at 1 minute intervals.
Competitors will start the prologue in an order determined by their relative position on the seeding list on the basis of their previous three prologue results relative to the rest of the field. Prologue start times will be issued at documentation.
Competitors not finishing the prologue may apply to the organisers to be seeded for Section 1 by completing the seeding request from. The closing time for seeding applications will be 4.30pm Friday.
COURSE MARKING
The standard signs as noted in the MOTORSPORT AUSTRALIA Manual of Motor Sport will be utilised. In addition, cones, barriers, fences and bunting will be used to delineate the course in some areas. These will be treated as course markers for the purpose of penalties.
REFUELING
All refueling during competition is to be done only in the pit area or at designated re-fueling areas along the track. Cars must be refueled with the crew out of the vehicle and the engine off.
Where a car runs out of fuel on the course it may be permissible to refuel the car where it stopped if the following requirements are met.
Written approval of the Clerk of Course must be obtained. A fire extinguisher must be held at the ready during the entire fueling operation. Cars must be refueled with the crew OUT of the vehicle and the engine turned OFF.
Road Crossing Checkpoint 1 (Day One) – Checkpoint 3 (Day Two)
This year the first checkpoint on Day One has been moved to the road crossing on the Carnarvon Mullewa Road.
The procedure at this Road Crossing/Checkpoint is is:
Speeding through this check point/road crossing is a serious safety issue and will occur a minimum 30 minute time penalty.
FUEL POINTS/ CHECKPOINTS
All Fuel Points positioned on the race track (3) are also service points and check points.
Checkpoints 2 and 3 (Day One) – Checkpoints 1 and 2 (Day Two) will be off the race line for the 2023 event. If you are NOT entering the checkpoint for fuel or servicing you are free to continue at race speed.
FUEL DELIVERY TO CHECKPOINTS
Fuel can be delivered to designated checkpoints by the promoter if the fuel is stored in an approved container of not more 20 litres. It is the responsibility of the competitor to deliver the fuel to the designated drop off area within the prescribed time.
Approved fuel containers will need to have the competitor numbers clearly marked on the container and left by the posted checkpoint sign that it is to be delivered to.
RESTARTING
Crews not completing any section may apply to the Clerk of Course for permission to start a subsequent section. If permission is granted, the competitor will be required to report to the start at their allocated time. Closing time for applications will be as laid out in Section 11.1 of these regulations.
PARC FERME
The promoters reserve the right to impound competing vehicles in order to verify eligibility if necessary.
OVERTAKING
The promoters view the safety implications of overtaking very seriously and will take action on breaches of this rule; Off Road Standing Regulations (9) - Driving Conduct. Competitors are reminded that “shunting” is not an acceptable method of indicating a desire to overtake. Any reports of “shunting” or similar behaviour is likely to result in all competitors involved being charged. UHF Communication is to be used as per the Motorsport Australia Off Road Standing Regulations.
The front running bikes may catch the back of field cars on both days. Car competitors are reminded to check their mirrors and give way.
FLAG SIGNALS
As per MOTORSPORT AUSTRALIA Manual of Motor Sport the flags that will be employed at this Event are;
The venue for the event will be Carnarvon and Gascoyne Junction, WA, which is approximately 900 km north of Perth.
The event will be conducted in 2 sections:
Sections 1 will comprise of one point to point section from Carnarvon to Gascoyne Junction of approximately
205 km’s which will include 3 fuel stops/checkpoints.
Section 2 will comprise of one point to point section from Gascoyne Junction to Carnarvon of approximately 205 km’s which will include 3 fuel stops/checkpoints.
The total competitive distance will be approximately 410 km’s. The surface may consist of dirt, sand & gravel.
NB: All distances and times noted within these Regulations are approximate, and may be varied at any time via briefings or further advice to competitors.
In all sections competitors will be started one at a time and at 1 minute intervals. This interval may vary at the discretion of the organisers.
Section 1 will commence 7.30 am Saturday 29th April
Competitors not finishing Section 1 may apply to the organisers to be seeded. The closing time for seeding applications will be TBC by completing the seeding request from.
Section 2 will commence at 7.30am on Sunday 30th April
ALLOWED TIME
To be classified as a finisher, a crew shall complete a section within the time allowed as follows:
Section 1 (Race Day 1): The course will be closed at Checkpoint 2, 2 hours after the allocated departure time of the last competitor from the Start/Finish line at Carnarvon.
Section 2 (Race Day 2): The course will be closed at Checkpoint 2, 2 hours after the allocated departure time of the last competitor from the start line at Gascoyne Junction.
The total time allowance for each day will be 4 fours from the competitors start time. Should time exceed this, the competitor will be deemed Out of Time (OOT).
RECONNAISSANCE
Due to the remote and inaccessible nature of the Kickstarters Gascoyne Dash track reconnaissance of the main track will NOT be offered.
Prologue course reconnaissance shall commence at TBC. No cars will be permitted to start reconnaissance after TBC. The maximum speed permitted on reconnaissance is 80km/h, and limited to one lap. Crews will only be able to undertake reconnaissance in their competition vehicles and are reminded that their vehicles must pass scrutiny prior to reconnaissance. Reconnaissance can only be undertaken by signed on competitors, crew or officials.
PROLOGUE
The prologue will be held on TBC. The length of the prologue will be approximately 14 km's. Competitors will start at 1 minute intervals.
Competitors will start the prologue in an order determined by their relative position on the seeding list on the basis of their previous three prologue results relative to the rest of the field. Prologue start times will be issued at documentation.
Competitors not finishing the prologue may apply to the organisers to be seeded for Section 1 by completing the seeding request from. The closing time for seeding applications will be 4.30pm Friday.
COURSE MARKING
The standard signs as noted in the MOTORSPORT AUSTRALIA Manual of Motor Sport will be utilised. In addition, cones, barriers, fences and bunting will be used to delineate the course in some areas. These will be treated as course markers for the purpose of penalties.
REFUELING
All refueling during competition is to be done only in the pit area or at designated re-fueling areas along the track. Cars must be refueled with the crew out of the vehicle and the engine off.
Where a car runs out of fuel on the course it may be permissible to refuel the car where it stopped if the following requirements are met.
Written approval of the Clerk of Course must be obtained. A fire extinguisher must be held at the ready during the entire fueling operation. Cars must be refueled with the crew OUT of the vehicle and the engine turned OFF.
Road Crossing Checkpoint 1 (Day One) – Checkpoint 3 (Day Two)
This year the first checkpoint on Day One has been moved to the road crossing on the Carnarvon Mullewa Road.
The procedure at this Road Crossing/Checkpoint is is:
- Sign – ‘Road Crossing 1 Km’ sign - . Prepare to slow down
- Sign – ‘Road Crossing 50m’ Sign - SLOW to 1st gear idle and prepare to stop
- All race vehicles will come to a complete STOP at the Road Crossing - Official will direct
competitors to proceed. - Proceed to ‘AWAY’ sign at 1st gear idle pace. ‘AWAY’ sign is located 50 metres AFTER RoadCrossing/Checkpoint.
Speeding through this check point/road crossing is a serious safety issue and will occur a minimum 30 minute time penalty.
FUEL POINTS/ CHECKPOINTS
All Fuel Points positioned on the race track (3) are also service points and check points.
Checkpoints 2 and 3 (Day One) – Checkpoints 1 and 2 (Day Two) will be off the race line for the 2023 event. If you are NOT entering the checkpoint for fuel or servicing you are free to continue at race speed.
- Signage: At 1km – Checkpoint 1km sign
- If entering the checkpoint for any reason
- Checkpoint Sign - 1st gear idle pace
- Checkpoint/Fuel Point area is defined as that area from ‘CHECKPOINT’ signs through to the ‘AWAY’ sign
and 1st gear idle pace applies. - Refuelling points will be designated by ‘Fuel Area’ sign.
- Hot Area/Service Area designated by ‘Hot Area’ sign.
- No overtaking in Check Point areas.
- Competitor to proceed to ‘AWAY’ sign at 1st gear idle pace before resuming race speed.
FUEL DELIVERY TO CHECKPOINTS
Fuel can be delivered to designated checkpoints by the promoter if the fuel is stored in an approved container of not more 20 litres. It is the responsibility of the competitor to deliver the fuel to the designated drop off area within the prescribed time.
Approved fuel containers will need to have the competitor numbers clearly marked on the container and left by the posted checkpoint sign that it is to be delivered to.
RESTARTING
Crews not completing any section may apply to the Clerk of Course for permission to start a subsequent section. If permission is granted, the competitor will be required to report to the start at their allocated time. Closing time for applications will be as laid out in Section 11.1 of these regulations.
PARC FERME
The promoters reserve the right to impound competing vehicles in order to verify eligibility if necessary.
OVERTAKING
The promoters view the safety implications of overtaking very seriously and will take action on breaches of this rule; Off Road Standing Regulations (9) - Driving Conduct. Competitors are reminded that “shunting” is not an acceptable method of indicating a desire to overtake. Any reports of “shunting” or similar behaviour is likely to result in all competitors involved being charged. UHF Communication is to be used as per the Motorsport Australia Off Road Standing Regulations.
The front running bikes may catch the back of field cars on both days. Car competitors are reminded to check their mirrors and give way.
FLAG SIGNALS
As per MOTORSPORT AUSTRALIA Manual of Motor Sport the flags that will be employed at this Event are;
- Red Flag - demand an IMMEDIATE stop.
- Yellow Flag – Danger ahead
- Green Flag – all clear
- White flag. Slow moving or service vehicle on the track.
- Black & White Checker – finishing flag. End of race.
- Failure to observe flag instructions – up to exclusion
COMPETITOR BRIEFING
Briefings for all crews will be conducted at the Gascoyne Off Road Racing Club Home Base (Carnarvon Start/Finish) and the Gascoyne Junction start/finish line, at the following times;
Attendance at briefings by all crew members is compulsory, and each crew member will be required to sign the attendance sheet. Failure to attend a briefing, or to sign the attendance sheets, will result in the competitor being charged and possibly excluded from the event.
- BRIEFING NO.1 - *MAIN BRIEFING* TBC
- BRIEFING NO.2 - TBC - GORRC Home Base – Pit area
- BRIEFING NO.3 - TBC - GORRC Home Base - Pit area
- BRIEFING NO.4 - TBC - Junction Start/Finish Line
Attendance at briefings by all crew members is compulsory, and each crew member will be required to sign the attendance sheet. Failure to attend a briefing, or to sign the attendance sheets, will result in the competitor being charged and possibly excluded from the event.
Specific Information for this Event
Accommodation - GORRC proudly recommends Norwesta Lifestyle Park, 24 Angelo Street, offering 10% discount when mentioning the 'Dash' at the time of booking. Contact (08) 9941 1277
NO camping will be allowed at the GORRC Home Base.
Dogs and firearms will not be permitted.
Non-competition motorcycles, trikes or quads permitted at this event without civilian licence. (Designated officials will be exempt at the discretion of the organisers.)
NO riding/driving competition machines between 6.00pm and 6.00am
NO riding on back of ute’s, NO riding on sideboards of vehicles
Camping site at Gascoyne Junction is available free of charge at the Town Oval, however the area MUST be left clean.
There will be ample toilets, but limited showers. Food and a Bar will operate from Junction Hotel and Tourist Park.
Noise curfew will apply from 11pm Saturday night at the Gascoyne Junction camping site.
Presentations will be held 6pm on Sunday 30th April - TICKETED EVENT - More info to follow
NO camping will be allowed at the GORRC Home Base.
Dogs and firearms will not be permitted.
Non-competition motorcycles, trikes or quads permitted at this event without civilian licence. (Designated officials will be exempt at the discretion of the organisers.)
NO riding/driving competition machines between 6.00pm and 6.00am
NO riding on back of ute’s, NO riding on sideboards of vehicles
Camping site at Gascoyne Junction is available free of charge at the Town Oval, however the area MUST be left clean.
There will be ample toilets, but limited showers. Food and a Bar will operate from Junction Hotel and Tourist Park.
Noise curfew will apply from 11pm Saturday night at the Gascoyne Junction camping site.
Presentations will be held 6pm on Sunday 30th April - TICKETED EVENT - More info to follow
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