FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Australian Tarmac Challenge is the most accessible form of motorsport around!

• You won't be the only person making their track debut
• Yes, you can bring the wife's car
• You can enter as a single driver
• You can get your CAMS Level 2S Licence on the day
• You do not need a Terratrip
• There is no Navigation
• Only standard road tyres are allowed in the Street Championship

HOW DO I ENTER THE AUSTRALIAN TARMAC CHALLENGE?

Pay your entry fee online and you will recieve confirmation that you are in! 

WHAT TYPE OF CARS CAN ENTER?

Any cars can enter the event as long as it is road registered. We have had everything from a 1950’s Austin Healey to 2008 Ferrari’s compete in past events. If your car has a rally plate or conditional rego it can still be eligible for entry, so email us if you are not sure - info@australiantarmacchallenge.com.

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY FEES AND WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?

Please download the entry form here for pricing information. The entry fee includes some meals throughout the weekend (depending on the event), event merchandise, car numbers and decals. 

WHAT SORT OF EVENTS ARE IN THE AUSTALIAN TARMAC CHALLENGE?

The event is made up of multiple Circuit Sprints, Auto-Tests, Dragways and Motorkhana’s on a variety of tarmac-only surfaces. No off-road or gravel competition is involved. We use racetracks, airports, carparks, driver training centres – basically any enclosed surface where we can conduct an event.

There are up to 35 sub-events in each Round which is contested over one to three days. The events are broken into 'speed' and 'non-speed' events, designed to test driver skill, as well as your cars handling, braking and overall ability.

 

IS THERE NAVIGATION INVOLVED?

There is no navigation involved in the Australian Tarmac Challenge, in fact – it is always the Driver-only whilst competing. You can bring a seond driver to compete with you and he/she competes in every event – against you and as a team.

WILL MY CAR GET DAMAGED?

All of the events are conducted on tarmac surfaces, so there is little chance of your car getting damaged. Of course tarmac surfaces can be rough in some circumstances, so if your Ferrari is only driven on Sundays in sunny weather, this event isn't for you! It is important to remember that your normal road insurance probably won’t cover you during an event. It’s best to check with your insurance company first.

DO I NEED A SPECIAL LICENCE?

You only need a normal drivers licence, plus a CAMS level 2S licence to compete in the event. You can download the form here 

All entrants to any ATC event are automatic members of our car club, The Australian Performance Car Club (VIC).

IS THE EVENT SAFE?

The event is a safe as you want it to be – it is up to you and your level of ability. Best thing to do is to take it easy at first then try a bit harder as you get more confident throughout the weekend. We have a full compliment of Medical Services, FIV’s (First Intervention Vehicles) and Rescue Vehicles that come on the event. They are there for your safety if anything does go wrong.

HOW DO I PRACTICE FOR THE EVENT?

Do as much practice as you can at Car Club Events and Drive Days – Supersprints, Hillclimbs and Motorkhana’s.

WHAT DO I WEAR DURING THE EVENT?

During all stages you are required to wear neck to wrist to ankle clothing, and an approved Australian Standard (AS1698) safety helmet. Race suits, gloves and boots are not mandatory but recommended.

HOW DOES THE CAR NEED TO BE PREPARED?

The car needs is to be in road worthy condition and with a minimum 2kgs of Fire Extinguisher fitted. This can either be 1 x 2kg extinguisher or 2 x 1kg extinguishers. They have to be in the cabin within easy reach of the driver. Cable ties are not recommended, so let us know if you are unsure.

Your car does not have to have a roll cage or harnesses, it just needs to be road registered.

Your car also needs to have a CAMS approved first aid kit, which is available from us, and also an exhaust which does not exceed 90dB(a), due to tightening venue requirements.

TYRES ARE FREE? WHAT DOES THIS MEAN IN THE REGULATIONS?

Tyres for the event are free – this is 'motorsport speak’ for you can use any brand of tyres you like. As long as the tyres are road-registerable – ie: R Type tyres or “semi-slick” tyres are fine. However, you must use the one set of tyres all weekend.

NEED FURTHER INFORMATION?

Download a copy of the National Standing Regulations, which will go into detail on classification of cars, and event regulations, etc. If you still need more information, please do not hesitate to contact us - info@australiantarmacchallenge.com