The latest CAMS circular advises that there will be no increase in 2005 competition licence fees. The fees payable for affiliation by clubs and the cost of junior licences will actually be decreased.

CAMS also reminds competitors in their latest magazine, that all cars in circuit racing other than 5th category, fitted with electric fuel pumps must be configured so that the power to the pump is removed when the engine stops turning. This minimises the chance of an electric fuel pump feeding a fire after a collision. See the Winter 2004 CAMS Magazine for further information on how this can be achieved. This requirement has been in place for EFI cars for quite a few years.

If you are looking for that last minute Xmas gift then a few recent book releases may be of interest:-
The Sound and the Fury (192pg) by Bill Tuckey celebrates a century of Australian motor sport.
Legends of Speed (404pgs) by Bill Woods presents a roll call of Australia’s best in motor sport.
Marcos Ambros: The Devil Racer gives a fascinating insight into his life and V8 Supercars.
All are available through the Pitstop Bookshop on 1800 622 422 or at www.pitstop.net.au.

         Our club is to hold a “demonstration laps” day on the above date to give some Make A    
        Wish Children and MS Society people a Christmas thrill by taking them around Baskerville  
        race  track at a brisk pace.
        This is a non competitive day so one race vehicle on the track at a time to meet CAMS 
        approval and also a CAMS licence and civil licence is required.
        Road going vehicles are acceptable, we simply need a passenger seat in the demonstration
        lap car plus a helmet for the driver and passenger.
        Your family, friends and sponsors are also most welcome to take a ride as we envisage the
        timeline will run along as follows and there should be plenty of time for many people to
        enjoy some demonstration laps:-

        9:30am to 12:00  Demonstration Laps for Make A Wish and MS Society people.
        12:00 to 1:00pm  BBQ and cordial (free for guests and all children), small charge to others.
        1:00 to 5:00pm   Demonstration Laps for family, friends and sponsors.

        Please give me a ring on 0418 124171 to make your car available for the day.

        If you don’t have a suitable car please come along anyway to help out with the BBQ and
        enjoy some like minded company at Christmas time.

        MERRY CHRISTMAS   ---   Ray Williams - President
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                         Rodney Creed’s Cooper S with every thing appearing to be under control prior to Race 1.

    Meanwhile, a few metres away, Neville Waters can just be seen under the Escort finishing off a gearbox change prior to       Race 1.  (I’m not too sure about the health and safety aspect).
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Hi Ray,

I am happy to say that Race magazine. which I emailed you about some time ago is definitely going ahead. Please find attached an early mock-up of our first cover just for your general interest.
I would like to support those clubs that showed interest in the magazine when it was first announced and naturally enough it is also in my interest to get active car club members interested in Race magazine.
To this end I would like to extend an offer that club members who take out a subscription will get a 15% discount, making the price $30 delivered for the 4 issues for 2005.
What I ask is that you contact members and notify them and if there is interest let me know and I will send the subscription forms through via email.

Issue #1 contains:
News
2004 Australian Hillclimb Championship
2 cars from the championship (the winning car and a 700bhp 4WD 260Z)
A home constructed Lotus 23 replica
Part 1 of a 4 part series on improving intake ports (by reducing flow shear shrouding)
An engine 'autopsy' of an engine failure
Part 1 of a how-to on thread repair
A 5 page car profile
A tool review (and give-away for subscribers only) of a Metabo Flexi-shaft
Book Review (and give away for subscribers only)
launch of project Godiva. the inhouse ICV (Individually Constructed Vehicle)
etc etc

I hope this is of interest to your members.
Kind Regards     Neil Roshier     Publisher     Australian Racing Press



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      UNDERSTANDING WOMEN: A MAN'S PERSPECTIVE
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      CREATION:
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      WORDS:
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