2012 saw Seane Stone pass the Presidency of SWTCC over to Mark Huitenga. The club would like to thank Seane for all the hard work he put in while President (and his silent partner Deb) and look forward to his continued involvement on the Committee and displays on the track.

Mark Huitenga, for those who haven't met him, is the man behind the green mini at Motorkhana and the grey RX7 at Autocross. He has been a member of SWTCC for 3 years but has been involved in rallying since back in the days when the Blue and White Car Club (that’s now us, the SWTCC) was formed (waaayyyy back in the 70’s!!).

The track prep for 2012 has involved the annual replacing of tyres and fence and grading of the track (another awesome job by Garry and Brett), and a few other projects the Committee has had in the pipeline.

We are lucky to continue having the pleasure of Lennie commentating for us again this year and we thought it was time we gave Lennie somewhere at the track to call home, so a building crew including Mal Thompson, Ron Ferguson, Bec Lathwell and Lennie built a commentators hut to be envied—especially by those who stand out in the rain!

Another project we have tackled is the new flaggies hut. This is the hut on the hill, and it not only shelters the lucky flaggies but is connected to a red light warning system that can be triggered when the run needs to be stopped. We don’t expect too much trouble getting flaggies for this new hut as they will have the best view of the track AND be out of the weather.

Another change you will have noticed is the new “spectator” area, on the bank in front of the pits. Hopefully you will enjoy being close to the action and still be able to be near the pits. This change has been possible by us moving the track exit to be near to the track entrance (it also gives those drivers not happy with their run more time to cool off before entering the pits!).

It hasn’t been all work, we have also managed to have a Khanacross and a Motorkhana. There wasn’t much notice for the Khanacross but we still had 18 drivers, 4 of which were juniors. Many of our club members are relatively new to motorsport and this was their first Khanacross and they all had a ball (especially Team Carnage, who produced some great footage which they put up on YouTube and you’ll find the link to on Page 8).

We look forward to another great year and hope you enjoy the season.

www.swtcc.com.au

Volunteers AwardVolunteers Award

$25 Fuel Voucher

Our events couldn’t happen without volunteers and

SWTCC would like to recognise event volunteers by providing two $25 fuel

vouchers.

All volunteers need to sign on at the registration desk—this gets them entered in the

draw for the fuel voucher and also gives them

insurance cover in the event of an accident, .

How good is that, you get to contribute to your sport,

have heaps of fun and maybe even win something!

Sign on and we KNOW

you’ll have fun!

Yes, to those of you used to

coming down the hill near

the timing hut the car on the

right IS going up the hill.

There were 4 different

courses and the track

certainly drives differently

when that happens.!

Newsletter of the South West Touring Car Club Issue 1, May 2012

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Please support them!

Well, we finally got there!

On the 31st of March Carl and I competed in our first

ever rally.

My main concern about being in the navigator seat

was being car sick; as I have heard many people (even

drivers) have been, but fortunately that was not a

problem.

My other concern was getting scared sitting in the

passenger seat without any control, but as usual when

sitting next to Carl, that also was not a concern. I was-

n’t the least bit frightened, thank goodness.

We had not had much time in the car together, so it

was a huge learning experience to begin with, the car

was all new and we were new at it. We had been to

the navigator course, and got a lot from that but until

you actually do it it’s all a bit confusing especially the

time card. We did book in late on one stage and I got

us a 5 second penalty. And on another stage I sent us

out on the wrong highway, in the wrong direction, so

it was a mad rush to get to the stage on time (without

speeding of course) and we just made it. We both got

a little flustered I think, and tensions were high as we

got back to the service park. Unfortunately, we did not manage to finish our first

rally and had to be spectators for a short time. But, we

had an absolutely awesome time, we learnt so much

and best of all we were competitive, so with that in

mind we can’t wait for the next event.

Which by the way is on the 19th of May, in Donnelly

River and as always they are looking for road closure

officials. We think that is the best way to spend quali-

ty family time together and see some of the best action

at the same time. So for anyone wanting to step up to

the rally scene, or just see what goes on that’s a great

place to start.

Oh, and it was such a buzz seeing ourselves on you

tube,

Regards Tracey Rattenbury

Quit Forest Rally

— an eventful day but Carl’s face tells it

all—they had a ball!

Photos courtesy of Pat Rattenbury

Our first motorkhana of the year went

well.

First of all I would like to give a big thank you to members

old and new for their help in running the event, you guys are

the foundation of club events, nothing can take place with-

out all the tasks that have to be carried out prior to a wheel

being turned, being undertaken by someone.

Yours truly got to the gate at 7.45 to be greeted with a line

of competitors all ready for the day.

Question 1 on the day “who’s got the key to the gate”. Col-

lective answer “not me” Just them Graeme arrive “got the

key” was the collective cry “no” came the answer, I lent

mine to ??????, then came hurried phone calls, to which

there was no reply ( at this point, I’m hoping that no reply

meant that someone with the key was on their way). Enter

Ron with a key, must be said at this point that a hacksaw

had been found as last resort. We all filed through the gate

and the well oiled machine of SWTCC motorkhana set up

sprang into action, the water cart arrived, the shade put up,

the food van put into place,

Rocky arrived with the timing gear, question 2 for the day,

“where’s the marker trailer?” “Now I remember what it was

I couldn’t think of yesterday” said I a bit sheepishly, as I got

into my trusty ute, and shot off like a flash down to the

Miles’ place to retrieve the trailer and its load of equipment.

By 10 the track was marked out, and the drivers brief over

and we were ready for some fun on the gravel. To those of

you who have not experienced a Motorkana you don’t know

what you are missing, make a date for the next one and have

a go!

We had 6 tests, some old favourites, and some that don’t get

to see the light of day often. Everyone had a good time, a

few navigators will have to brush up on their skills for the

next event, but generally everyone found their way around

the track, with some excellent driving skills on display.

After the event, that well oiled SWTCC machine sprung

back to life, and all the equipment was returned to storage,

the car park was levelled and the day was all too quickly

over. We can all look forward to the glorious 27th May and

our first Autocross of the year.

Brian Jarvis

Event Secretary

Motorkhana, April 15th, 2012

Ready for some awesome pictures of your car —then head off to the website where you’ll find Deb Stone’s

amazing work at.... www.swtcc.com.au. .

We’re ready, who’s eating?

Busy with Admin...

I know I went wrong somewhere but where? ?

Nothin’ like an ol’ V8 playin’ in the dirt...

Ready, Steady,……… Go Go Go

If we make enough dust, they can’t see us !

Track Record

Current record at SWTCC Bunbury Track:

1.11.62, Seane Stone, 19th June, 2011, Run 3

Division 1st 2nd 3rd

Junior Justin Van De

Wyngaard

Ben Lathwell Jason Bywaters

Long Wheel

Base

Peter Dixon Kathy Miles Graeme Miles

Short Wheel

Base

Terry Van De

Wyngaard

Mary Van De

Wyngaard

Mark Huitenga

Motorkhana 15th April 2012 Photos courtesy of Rex Rattenbury

2012 Busy Bee and Track Preparation

24th March

Fences and tyres were soon put in

place with the help of the green

monster and a band of very will-

ing helpers.

Lennie’s wonderful new home away from

home was put in place, ready for the next

stage (it looks a bit too draughty as it is!).

April

Once the fence and

tyres were in place

Garry and Brett

were able to come

down and start the

prep work on the

actual track.

Ahh, now that’s better...

SWTCC 2012 Committee

President: Mark Huitenga General Committee: V/President: Graeme Miles Seane Stone Treasurer: Mike Hendry Ron Ferguson Secretary: Michelle Lathwell Jeremy Edwards Autocross Secretary: Brian Jarvis Jason Humble Motorkhana Secretary: Brendan Quartermaine Alan Bywaters Track Manager: Garry Butler Dave Lathwell CAMS Delegate: Mal Thompson Training Officer: Beth Hastie Timekeeper: Pat Rattenbury Results & Points Adam Barrett

2011 SWTCC Awards and Trophies

Autocross Series Experts Ladies Juniors

1st Seane Stone 1st Kathy Miles 1st Brenton Lapworth

2nd Garry Butler 2nd Samantha Dixon 2nd Aidan Zykowski

3rd Jay Jenkinson 3rd Sarah Dixon 3rd Ben Lathwell

Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3

1st Kevin Haddrill 1st Jeremy Stephens 1st Jason Humble

2nd Rod Barrett 2nd Brad Smart 2nd Mark Huitenga

3rd Rod Chambers 3rd Jeremy Edwards 3rd Brian Jarvis

Perpetual Trophy Champions

Encouragement Award 3G Racing team

Most Improved Driver Ben Lathwell

Motorkhana Champion Seane Stone

Wreckers Award Phil Box

Autocross Series Ladies Winner Kathy Miles

Autocross Series Overall Winner Seane Stone

Autocross Champion SWTCC Seane Stone

Female Competition Champion Kathy Miles

Male Competition Champion Seane Stone

Female Club Member Michelle Lathwell

Male Club Member Ron Ferguson

Non-competing Club Person Beth Hastie

Garry Butler Brian Jarvis Rod Barrett Kevin Haddrill Ron Ferguson Ben Lathwell Aiden Zykowski

Brenton Lapworth

Seane Stone Kathy Miles

SWTCC 2011

CAMS Training

Have you ever thought about becoming a CAMS

official?

It’s easier than you think.

Many of you will have volunteered at events in the

past — as a flaggie or starter.

If you have, then you are on the road to becoming

an official.

Why would you want to - because it’s fun!

It’s a great way to get more involved in motorsport

and not only is all the training free but you get the

opportunity to officiate at CAMS events around

Australia and even overseas if you are interested.

It’s easy to start on the road to being a CAMS

official, speak to Brian Jarvis (Event Secretary) or

any of the committee members and they will help

you. Once you have been signed off for your first

event you are ready for the online module (open

book and only thirteen questions to answer) theory

assessment. You get three attempts, and there is

no time limit - it’s as easy as that.

Date Course Title Venue

15 July Club Chief Module CAMS WA

11 August Event Assessor Module CAMS WA

8 September Course Presenter Module CAMS WA

14 October Collie Fire and Rescue Collie

CAMS WA 2012 Officials Training Calendar

MY YEAR IN MOTORSPORT 2011 BETHWYN HASTIE

Most of you know me as the Clerk of Course at Autocross although I have been working at other events as well. Here is a summary of my volunteering in the 2011 Motorsport year. March

Clipsal, V8’s - Adelaide- Scrutineering.

Motorkhana - Bunbury - Club Chief April

Australian Rally Championship- Busselton - Scrutineering

Motorplex - Collie Race Day - Scrutineering May

Targa South West - Pemberton- Scrutineering

Autocross - Bunbury - Clerk of Course June

Experts Cup- State rally- Collie- Scrutineering

Hidden Valley, V8’s Darwin- Scrutineering July

Autocross - Bunbury- Clerk of Course August

Cams Training Perth- Silver Module

Targa West - Perth - Scrutineering

Autocross - Bunbury - Clerk of Course September

Drift/ Burn out day - Collie- Pit Exit

Donnelly State Rally - Donnelly River - Scrurineering

Autocross Bunbury - Clerk of Course October

Autocross - Bunbury - Clerk of Course

Safari State Rally - Chidlow- Scrutineering

Race Meeting- Motorplex - Collie - Grid Chief November

Chrome Bumper Weekend - Motorplex Collie - Pit Exit Chief

Motorkhana - Bunbury- Club Chief December

CAMS Motorsport Awards. I was asked to speak at the function on behalf of women volunteering in Mo-torsport

As well I have represented the SWTCC at the State CAMS Panel Bi Monthly meetings in Perth. I have also been on the SWTCC committee and I thank my fellow committee members for their help and support in 2011. So I have had a busy, challenging and informative year. I would encourage anyone to go to lots of events and volun-teer in any capacity. You never stop learning. I would take this opportunity to thank everyone I have worked with, competitors, volunteers and especially the members of the South West Touring Car Club. I wish you all a safe and happy 2012.

Rosco—one of our band

of trusty volunteers who

helps make the events

happen.

Some of the

SWTCC team

at Quit Forest

Rally

Pit Safety

No kids under 14 in pit area during

competition

No smoking within 10m of pit area

No alcohol in pits

No pets

No trailers to be in pits area

Support team—max of 3 people plus the

driver (or drivers).

Club Merchandise: (available from the canteen)

$30

S,M,L,XL,2XL 100mm

Stickers

$2

Windscreen

Stickers

$20

Stubby

Holders

$7.50

T-shirts

Penalties

Jump the start—plus 20secs.

Deliberately shortening the circuit or deviat-

ing from the course—double the fastest time.

Failing to stop or exit the track on the correct

circuit after completion of the run will be

cautioned for the first offence and a penalty

of double the fastest time for subsequent

offences.

www….what’s out there?

Team Carnage have done an awesome job of

putting together a clip from the Khanacross, you

should make sure you check it out at

http://youtu.be/_V1v76CCNSs

The club handbook is up on the SWTCC

website, as well as lots of great photos, so make

sure you keep an eye on it. We also have a

classified section so you never know who’s car

might turn up there for sale!

www.swtcc.com.au

Don’t forget to send us the link if you put up any

of your Autocross photos or footage on the web,

the members would love to see it.

Wanted

We are putting together the history of the

club and would like to collect :

photos,

newspaper cuttings,

newsletters

memorabilia

We have some items but

we also have lots of gaps

We can copy your

treasures and return them

to you safely so please

contact me if you have

anything you would be

willing to share

Michelle Lathwell

swtcc2010@hotmail.com

How do you fill in those long weeks between Autocross?

How about writing something for the newsletter, or put-

ting together some photos. I’d love to get input from

anyone out there. See me (Michelle Lathwell) at the

event or send it to swtcc2010@hotmail.com.

Merchandise

Do members want more? Some suggestions are:

caps, badges, long sleeve cotton club shirts?

Let me know at swtcc2010@hotmail.com.

South West Touring Car Club

Autocross Track Track Length: 1.08km

Timekeeper

Commentator

Food van

Spectator area

Pits

Track exit

Track entry

C1 - C8

Long course Short Course Corners Flaggies Huts

Bac

k s

trai

ght

Zigs a

nd zag

s

Ben’s Bend

C7

C8

C5

C4

C6

C2

C3

FINISH

START

NOT

Email: swtcc2010@hotmail.com

Postal PO Box 289, Bunbury, 6231

Web: www.swtcc.com.au

SWTCC Autocross Calendar of events 2012

SWTCC Round 1 Sunday 27th May SWTCC Round 2 Sunday17th June Battery All Types Round 3 Sunday 15th July SWTCC Round 4 Sunday 19th August Shannons Round 5 Sunday 16th September UltraTune Round 6 Saturday 20th October (twilight)

Want to join the SWTCC—Easy!

Log on to the SWTCC website at www.swtcc.com.au and download the membership form. Once it’s filled out, send it, along with membership fee to: Secretary (SWTCC, PO Box 289 Bunbury, 6231) or Pick up the membership form from the Secretary at any of our events

Membership Single $40.00 Family $60.00 (includes 2 adults and any dependant children under the age of 18 as of the 1st of January of that membership year).

SWTCC Classifieds:

For Sale: 1984 Toyota Corona 2.4L fuel injected motor from 92 Toyota Hilux (unbreakable) no problems in 2 years of competition

4 speed manual trans

15 inch wheels

locked diff 4:11-1

roll cage

bucket seat with 4 point harness

tough aluminium front bumper

fresh paint (orange/black with white

skulls & red interior)

4 wheel disc brakes

stiff suspension

stripped interior

bootful of spare parts

2010 Grade 3 winner

2011 Grade 2 runner up

minor panel damage to front guards, drivers door.

please call Brad 0419947074

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