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The Hills District Car Club
The Hills District Car Club was founded in 1954 being one of the oldest car clubs in Sydney.
The Club is also affiliated with the Confederation of Australian Motorsport (C.A.M.S.).
Our calendar offers a wide variety of
events for club members to participate in, catering for the novice using a standard road
going car, through to the experienced competitor/navigator using a competition car. Also
the Club holds a wide range of social activities.
General Meetings are held at the Emu Plains Sporting and Recreation Club, just off
the freeway at Emu Plains. Meetings start at 8.00pm and you are invited to attend. Supper is
served at the conclusion of the meeting.
The Hills District Car Club owns a property at Hampton which is on the Jenolan Caves Road,
27km north of Jenolan Caves. This gives the members the opportunity to compete in events
like rallysprints and khanacross over the 12km of dirt road. It is a good venue for novice
drivers and navigators. The property is also available for private hire to members for
vehicle testing, it is an inexpensive way of sorting out the bugs before you go to that big
rally.
The following are sporting events conducted by the Club. Click on the events you are
interested in to see a short description of each:
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Want to Join?
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- Simply Click
Here to download the HDCC membership form.
- Print the form and fill it in.
- Send the form with your cheque or money order to:
The Secretary
Hills District Car Club Ltd
PO Box 77
Baulkham Hills NSW 1755
or bring it along to the next meeting at Leonay Sports Club or even to
the next event. See our calendar for information
on up coming events.
The cost to join is $45.00 for a single membership or $60.00 for a
dual membership.
If you are a junior (under 18) it is $15.00 or $10.00 if
you are joining with another member.
Members wishing to compete at most Club events must have a CAMS Level 2 Licence.
Application forms are available from the Club Secretary.
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Motorkhanas
Motorkhanas involve manoeuvring your vehicle around a set course marked by flags whilst
competing against the clock one car at a time. Time penalties are levied for knocking
over flags, taking the wrong course and incorrectly finishing within the finish garage.
These events are a good starting point for new members, especially juniors.
These events are conducted on grass, dirt and bitumen surfaces and are primarily designed
to teach new and experienced drivers co-ordination and vehicle handling on loose surfaces.
An ordinary road car is quite suitable to use in a motorkhana event. Vehicles are divided
into classes according to wheelbase length.
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Roadworthy vehicle.
Battery must be well secured.
Minimum of a lap seat belt.
Proper shoes (no thongs, sandals, bare feet, nylon joggers)
A current club membership.
A current CAMS Level 2NS License or higher.
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Touring Assemblies
Touring Assemblies or Navigational Trials are conducted on public roads and are not speed
events. They can be around 150km in distance conducted during daylight and/or night using
sealed and/or unsealed roads. Touring Assemblies are tests of navigational skill, crews
must determine the correct route and answer various questions along the way as set by the
event director. The winner scores the highest number of correct answers and has
travelled the closest to the total distance as set by the director.
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A Roadworthy registered vehicle.
Clipboard, pen & paper.
Torch.
A patient driver and navigator.
Maps are usually supplied but a current street directory may be helpful.
A current club membership.
A current CAMS Level 2NS License or higher.
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Hill Climbs
These are one car at a time speed events on either bitumen or dirt surfaces with a variety
of gradients and corners. Drivers compete against the clock.
Some hillclimb venues are : Wollongong, Huntley Hill Climb - Dapto, Mount Panorama - Bathurst,
Wakefiled Park - Goulburn
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CAMS approved helmet.
CAMS approved fire extinguisher
Non synthetic clothing (no nylon) covering from ankles to neck and wrists.
Footwear of non synthetic material (no nylon joggers).
A blue triangle indicating location of the battery.
An extra bonnet restraint on vehicles with rear hinged bonnets.
Carburettors must each have at least two return springs, except those on unmodified
registered street cars.
Lap sash seat belt or full harness.
A registered or unregistered vehicle which must pass scrutineering (safety check).
Vehicles must comply with CAMS regulations for speed events.
A current club membership.
A current CAMS Level 2S License or higher.
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Lap Dashes / Super Sprints
These are speed events and drivers compete against the clock. A Lap Dash is a single
vehicle on the track at a time while Super Sprints are multiple car events in which
two vehicles start simultaneously. Vehicles are divided into classes according to
modification and engine capacity.
Venues are: Eastern Creek, Oran Park, Wakefield Park - Goulburn.
| Requirements: |
CAMS approved helmet.
CAMS approved fire extinguisher
Non synthetic clothing (no nylon) covering from ankles to neck and wrists.
Footwear of non synthetic material (no nylon joggers).
A blue triangle indicating location of the battery.
An extra bonnet restraint on vehicles with rear hinged bonnets.
Carburettors must each have at least two return springs, except those on unmodified
registered street cars.
Lap sash seat belt or full harness.
A registered or unregistered vehicle which must pass scrutineering (safety check).
Vehicles must comply with CAMS regulations for speed events.
A roll cage and full harness is recommended.
A current club membership.
A current CAMS Level 2S License or higher.
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Khanacross
This is a speed event conducted over a course less than one and a half kilometres in
length. The course incorporates a stop garage in which competitors must completely
stop their vehicle within before continuing otherwise a time penalty applies. Drivers
compete one car at a time against the clock. khanacrosses are held on unsealed
surfaces and are a cross between a motorkhana and short stage rally (rallysprint).
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CAMS approved helmet.
CAMS approved fire extinguisher
Non synthetic clothing (no nylon) covering from ankles to neck and wrists.
Footwear of non synthetic material (no nylon joggers).
A blue triangle indicating location of the battery.
An extra bonnet restraint on vehicles with rear hinged bonnets. Unless the original manufacturers bonnet restraints are still fitted and the car is newer than 1973.
Carburettors must each have at least two return springs, except those on unmodified
registered street cars.
Lap sash seat belt as minimum or full harness.
A registered or unregistered vehicle which must pass scrutineering (safety check).
Vehicles must comply with CAMS regulations for khanacross events.
An engine sump guard is recommended.
A current club membership.
A current CAMS Level 2NS License or higher.
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Rallying
Rallies are usually conducted in state forests mainly at night. Crews consisting of
driver and co-driver (navigator) compete against the clock and cars are dispatched
at two minute intervals. Co-drivers are issued with a set of route instructions and
direct the driver over a set course. Novice rallies contain around 50 to 80km of
competitive sections and are held during the day and night.
Rally series available to members are:
- NSW Novice Rally Series
- NSW Clubman Rally Series
- NSW State Rally Championship
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Vehicles must comply with the CAMS Rallying requirements stated in the CAMS manual.
A CAMS Clubman Rally Licence is required as a minimum along with an unrestricted civil licence.
Current club membership
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