22nd Annual Speed Week Lake Gairdner South Australia 19th - 23rd March 2012 We welcome any new drivers and teams as well as spectators to partake in what is certainly a unique event in Australia. Latest News Advice for Drivers, Constructors, and Race Teams Advice for Spectators Advice for Reporters and Journalists Pre-Entries

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RACING RULES

The DLRA has its own rulebook, this book contains operating procedures, competition requirements, engine class breaks, technical requirements and classes. It is based on the rule book of the Southern California Timing Association. Copies can be supplied by contacting our Chief Steward. There is information on vehicle styles and classes and engine displacements breaks on this site.

NOTE: The rule book is currently under revision with the aim to align as closely as possible with the SCTA Rulebook with some additions for Australian conditions where required. If you are currently building a vehicle you would be wise to contact the Chief Steward for advise on how to proceed. Existing vehicles will have a number of years to transition to the updated rules.

OPERATIONAL PLAN

The Operational Plan describes the requirements to conduct the annual Speedweek held at Lake Gairdner in South Australia by the Dry Lake Racers Australia.
All motoring events have an element of public risk and potential for environmental impact. The Operational Plan has been compiled with due consideration to reduce these risks and to prescribe the tasks required to conduct a safe and enjoyable event for participants and spectators.

CLUB RULES

There are a number of club rules and guidelines which competitors and their crews must follow whilst on the salt. Most of these relate to environmental issues. Breaking or ignoring these rules will may see you paying for any restoration work required, depending upon the willfulness and severity you may be removed from the event. As an organisation, we are only allowed access to this unique location whilst we demonstrate care and respect for it.

ENTRY

To compete, each driver must be a member of the Dry Lakers Racers Australia and have completed an entry form, paid the appropriate fees and had their vehicle inspected and passed scrutineering prior to competing. Enquiries about becoming a member should be directed to the Secretary.

VEHICLE INSPECTION

There are technical representatives in each State who are capable of conducting mechanical or safety inspections or to advise on vehicle construction. Please contact the Chief Scruitneer who will make the necessary arrangements.
We have been receiving a number of enquiry's from interested parties who want to use an existing race car and are requesting information as to what class their vehicle applies. Please refer these enquiry's providing details and if possible photos direct to the Chief Scruitneer. It is the owners responsibility to nominate which class and engine break they wish to compete in.

Additional instructions and map of the course will be supplied prior to the Drivers Meeting at the Lake.

Drug & Alcohol testing of both Officials & Participants

The committee has resolved to take this action in awareness that should a serious accident or other incident occur during the event, involving persons affected by drugs or alcohol, it would certainly jeopardise the future of the event & most likely this form of motor sport in Australia.

Our committee wish to safeguard all individuals involved in this unique sport whilst ensuring that they are not placing themselves or others at risk of litigation should the unforseen occur. With this in mind we believe that testing of all involved is a responsible precautionary action.

We envisage that officials & drivers/riders together with other individuals who will be participating would be tested at the commencement of each day. In 2011 only we see this as a public relations exercise – the only penalty for an individual registering a positive reading would be for them to return to the pits area & not be permitted to compete/participate until a negative reading is returned. All officials & competitors will be advised prior to & during the event of the introduction of mandatory testing in 2011.

NEW!! DLRA Phone Information Line - 0435 213 785
We now offer a pre-recorded message of the latest news from the DLRA. This message will change as news and events take place. If you need to talk to someone ring the office, if you want the very latest news ring 0435 213 785, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Spectating

There will be special areas assigned for spectating whilst the cars are racing. The pits will be open for you to enjoy during race times, but for security reasons will be closed to spectators at all other times. Spectator fee for entry to the lake is a flat $25.00 (if your there for a day or a week) per person.

Operational Plan

The Operational Plan describes the requirements to conduct the annual Speedweek held at Lake Gairdner in South Australia by the Dry Lake Racers Australia.
All motoring events have an element of public risk and potential for environmental impact. The Operational Plan has been compiled with due consideration to reduce these risks and to prescribe the tasks required to conduct a safe and enjoyable event for participants and spectators.

A program will be handed out to entrants and spectators, with track layout, race times, rules on Lake and Station property.

Accommodation

You have 3 options;

1. Mt. Ive homestead has a number of limited rooms, and most of this is booked from one year to the next. There are some shearers rooms available with dormitory style sleeping, but be quick and book ASAP. There is also a camping area at the homestead, tents and caravans are welcome, but you are in the outback so be prepared. Power, water (drinking), food and fuel, you have to be self sufficient, there is some power and showers. The homestead is some 18 km's from the lake. For bookings, contact Mt. Ive homestead direct.
2. The DLRA camp is where competitors and their teams and regular visitors have purchased beds in semi-permenant structures. For Spectators there are plenty of un-powered sites, with toilets and showers available . The camp is about 6 km's from the lake. No booking required and fees are payable to the DLRA ($10 per night and a $10 diesel levy, $60 for the week) at the merchandise van.
3. The Saltbush camp; located behind the canteen and very close to the lake. All persons intending to use the bush camp at Lake Gairdner are required to take Porta Potties for personal use - human waste is not to be left in the bush. No camp fires are permitted to be lit near the bush or trees surrounding the bush camp. To stay here you really need to be self sufficent. Run by Mt. Ive Homestead, no bookings required, $7 per night, pay at the canteen.
   

NOTE: There is strictly no camping upon the Lake itself.

The Mt. Ive homestead run a canteen on the edge of the lake operating for the week of the event only, you can buy cold drinks, beer, ice and all your meals there if you wish. They sell cooked breakfast, lunch and dinners, sandwiches etc.. Prices are very reasonable and the dinners very generous.

There will be a number of announcements and press releases leading up to the event. If you wish to be placed on the mailing list, please forward all your contact and publication details, to the DLRA Web Master.

We don't have a press kit other than what you see on these pages. If you require further information please contact the DLRA Web Master.

Commercial photographers and film crews will need to contact the DENR Media Centre for an application form and to obtain permission and pay a fee. If the film or photography is for non commercial use, a permit is not required. Contact the South Australian Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

During Speed Week at the lake we need media/press to identify themself with their credentials to officals at the Entrants Caravan, you will be issued with a press pass that will allow you to be there for the week. Registered photographers can gain special access to areas on the track deemed appropriate by the Race Director by prior permission. Typically these will be with the Fire and Rescue vehicles located along the track. At no time will they be allowed outside the spectator area without the express permission of the Race Director.

Whilst on the lake photographers and film crews will be required to wear a high visability vest. It's also a good idea to carry a UHF radio (Channel 8) so that you are informed of events and contactable at all times.

NOTE: Many entrants have not provided their complete or correct class. Please contact me ASAP with details. Same goes for vehicle number, especially if it is different to your membership number. With the new timing system we cannot record your time without these details prior to your run. If we have to collect all these details during racing it's going to slow everthing down, do it now!

• Pre-Entries close on 28/02/2012, entries are still being accepted, but will incur a $100 late entry fee.
• Record Speeds shown in BLUE are the highest speed attained for that class from all previous years
  or have never had a vehicle register a speed for that class and are considered Open.
• Timed (long track) speeds shown to 3 decimal places, speeds to be confirmed by Timer.
• GPS (short track) speeds shown to 1 decimal place.
• GPS speeds are not recognised for records
• P.B. (Personal Best) is for that entrant, in that class.