All-Girls Motor Sport Last updated January 31 RESULTS, PHOTOS & REPORT BELOW
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What a great day! Perfect weather, great company and excellent motor sport fun. We had a great mix of entries, with cars spanning 1957 to 2009, sports cars to family cars.
The driver training element of the day went very well, with our crew of instructors kept busy, but all commenting how eager their drivers were. Many of the entrants were first-timers, and enthusiastic to embrace the fun which such an event can provide. Some were returning after years without doing any motor sport. All were in agreement that it was an exceptionally good day.
"Now I can see why the boys like this so much!" said one driver after her first competition run. Another commented "Wow, I never expected such an adrenaline rush. My hands were shaking after I parked the car." And "I should have tried this ages ago!".
All drivers handled their cars very well. One driver had two small, slow half spins - though she was one of the more experienced competitors. And she had as big a smile at the end of the day as everyone else. The lunch afterwards brought a thoroughly enjoyable end to the day, with the last people leaving after 3pm.
Award certificates were handed to class and outright winners. Congratulations to them, and to all the entrants who made the day such a success. There will definitely be more events along these lines. And if you're keen, there are places available in our afternoon Superkhana on February 14th...
A big THANK YOU to our driving instructors, Steve Metlitzky, Jamie Lister, Jurgen Lunsmann and Bruce Robins. Also to our officials Ian Mann, Martin McCoy, Brock Mann and Rami Brass.
CLASS WINNERS:
Up to 1985 under 2-litres - Justine Burns - 1974 Ford Escort RS2000
1986-2010 under 2-litres - Cindy McGough - 2009 Westfield SEiW
1986-2010 over 2-litres - Helen Lunsmann - 1990 Suzuki Swift GTI Turbo
All-wheel-drive turbo - Mandy Lister - 2000 Subaru WRX
Outright Winner - Mandy Lister - 2000 Subaru WRX
FULL RESULTS BELOW
Photos copyright AEM 2010
ALL-GIRLS MOTOR SPORT Sunday January 31 2010 Class Run 1 Penalties Run 2 Penalties Run 3 Penalties Total Time Outright Placings 27 Mandy Lister 2000 Subaru WRX D 45.28 44.54 45.06 134.88 1 9 Helen Lunsmann 1990 Suzuki Swift GTI C 48.58 47.77 47.33 143.68 2 22 Emma McKay 1991 Toyota MR2 C 48.39 49.09 49.22 146.70 3 19 Claire Scambler 1998 Subaru WRX D 50.12 49.06 48.86 148.04 4 8 Justine Burns 1974 Ford Escort RS2000 A 50.21 50.87 50.81 151.89 5 17 Jill Willis 1995 Porsche 993 C 53.34 50.48 49.15 152.97 6 4 Cindy Troth 1976 Fiat 131 Abarth replica A 54.33 50.61 50.59 155.53 7 29 Cindy McGough 2009 Westfield SEIW B 51.23 52.03 52.66 155.92 8 10 Melissa Tomizzi 2003 Subaru WRX D 53.70 53.47 52.14 159.31 9 21 Edwina Jones 2005 Holden SSV Ute C 54.25 53.04 52.13 159.42 10 14 Julie Alexander 2003 Mazda MX5 B 54.22 53.33 53.04 160.59 11 24 Di Quin Conroy Mazda RX8 B 54.63 53.84 52.74 161.21 12 15 Rae O'Brien 2008 Subaru WRX STI D 60.09 Garage 52.92 51.17 164.18 13 1 Nicole Armstrong 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX STi D 55.45 54.70 55.40 165.55 14 5 Lorica Storey 2007 Porsche Boxster S C 53.39 50.44 61.88 Garage 165.71 15 7 Shannon Dittmer 1999 Subaru WRX D 63.66 2 Cones 58.98 Garage 48.70 171.34 16 23 Rachel Telford 1975 MG B GT A 58.74 56.91 57.03 172.68 17 3 Stephanie Robinson 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart C 57.32 58.60 59.79 175.71 18 25 Carly Little 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer B 60.74 58.76 56.92 176.42 19 6 Jenny Cameron 1980 Ford Escort A 58.51 58.96 62.40 179.87 20 11 Natalie Holburn 2001 Citroen Xantia B 63.36 Garage 58.12 58.51 179.99 21 20 Michele Jordan 1990 Mazda MX5 B 58.76 56.03 65.89 Garage 180.68 22 31 Linda Wilson 2000 Mitsubishi Verada C 61.15 60.65 59.81 181.61 23 16 Dana Kornhauser 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 B 62.63 Cone 55.74 65.93 Garage 184.30 24 26 Helen Scott 2007 Porsche Boxster C 60.06 57.91 67.09 Garage 185.06 25 13 Sarah Blaxall 2008 Hyundai Getz B 63.65 61.89 62.53 188.07 26 12 Louise Cocks 1989 Mazda MX5 B 66.25 63.72 61.84 191.81 27 28 Barb Kirkhouse 2005 Renault Clio Sport B 69.09 62.85 67.18 Garage 199.12 28 2 Jessica Brass 1996 Mazda 323 B 66.41 57.72 79.21 203.34 29 30 Jensine Hough 1957 MGA Roadster A 70.33 68.92 67.69 206.94 30 18 Penny Cato 1989 Westfield B 72.67 70.23 68.18 211.08 31
PRE EVENT INFORMATION -
We've spoken to a number of people who've been very keen on AEM co-ordinating some motor sport events just for girls... so we're starting 2010 with our first All-Girls Motor Sport Day - on Sunday, January 31st 2010.
Our plan is to run a day at the Speed Dome in Midvale, similar to our successful Superkhana events, which have had lots of female participants over the years. There will be
significant differences though. Here's how the day will work.
To start off, we will check over your cars in the Scrutineering - just to ensure they're roadworthy and that your helmets are in good condition. there's no need to make any modifications to your car, or to add any special equipment.
Once cars are checked, participants will go to the Registration desk where we go over the paperwork and ensure everyone has a competition driving license. If you don't already have one, we can issue a AASA License on the day at a cost of $50 (for a 12-moth license). We'll give you a map of the courses to be driven on the day - and don't worry, they're not complicated and there's minimal chance of getting lost...
The Briefing follows where details and safety information are explained.
Following that we will have some highly experienced instructors on hand who will be able to ride as passengers with every driver for a familiarization session on the course. This will give drivers information on the course layout, braking points, handling your car and if required additional information from how ensure you have the best driving position to help for experienced competition drivers to benefit from maximising their car's performance at this particular venue.
After the this, the competition driving begins - with two runs each on two different course layouts. The courses are like mini-road sprint events. Speeds are not necessarily very high (you won't get higher than 3rd gear), but provide an exciting driving challenge.
We will be limiting numbers to make sure there's time to do the training, get useful feedback and not feel under time pressure. But the pressure may be on to get your entry in as we expect demand to exceed 35 places.
After the driving events are over, we'll head off to a location not too far away for lunch - while the officials tabulate results - after which awards will be presented. These will be in categories according to the age and engine size of your cars, plus some special awards.
Cost for entering for the day is $75 per entry, which includes personal accident cover from AASA. More than one person can enter the same car, but no passengers are allowed during the competitive driving. Refreshments will be available on site. Free spectator entry, and there's a good shady spectator area. Lunch is at your own option and we'll provide participants with details of the lunch venue.
Click here for an Entry Application Form Click here for the Event Regulations
