Happy New Year to all! We certainly hope 2010 is everything you want it to be (and more). Australian Tarmac Challenge is planning a massive year for all its competitors and we hope you can be part of the action.
First up for 2010 is ATC Victoria to be held over the weekend of April 10 and 11 and based in the rural city of Shepparton. Places are filling fast with 40% of the available places already filled.
The Victorian event will see competitors participating at four venues across a very busy two days.
Friday evening will see competitors arrive in Shepparton for registration, scrutiny and socialising in preparation for a huge weekend of motorsport.
On Saturday, after an early breakfast/drivers briefing at the Park Lake Motor Inn (temporary Rally HQ), drivers will head to the DECA Driver Training centre where a huge skid pan with a fun and fast motorkhana awaits.
On the way over to the very popular and challenging ‘Back Circuit’ hill climb we will squeeze in a short but very sweet auto test. The drivers will get to repeat these events before heading off to Winton.
The first challenge at Winton will test how quickly drivers can pilot their cars around the short circuit. There will be just enough time to get your breath back to tackle the witches’ hats strategically placed at the back of the track. Hopefully your eye will be in by now, as the long circuit will be next; a challenging test of skill and endurance that provides a perfect bookend to the Winton experience.
Next up will be the absolute highlight of the weekend - the Super Special Stage to be held in the heart of Shepparton. The Showgrounds venue offers a huge new piece of bitumen, light towers, a grandstand seating 600 enthusiastic locals and two identical motorkhana courses. The Super Special Stage will provide a unique opportunity to not only race the clock, but also a fellow competitor who will be lined up on the neighbouring course, itching to take you on and win valuable boasting rights. Try hard to focus on the hats and not that other car in the corner of your eye. Oh, and don’t let the crowd down; they’ll be cheering for you!
What a day! Time for a quick shower and then you’ll be off to the official ATC dinner at Cellar 47 to tell your mates (and anyone else who’ll listen) how fast you were.
Sunday will see the event head south, with competitors grabbing breakfast on the way to the revered Broadford raceway, a venue that is rarely used for competition. You’ll have only a few events on this very exciting circuit to make up the points you may need to move up the leader board.
The weekend will conclude with trophy presentations – to the victors go the spoils!
The $990 cost per driver includes:
§ CAMS fee
This event is strictly limited to the first 90 drivers registered and paid. Click here to register now and avoid disappointment.