Independent Race Series News

iRace TV - Round 3 - 2014

2014-10-06T23:09:00.001-07:00

iRace From Above

2014-10-06T23:08:00.001-07:00

FIA World Record Holder at iRace

2014-09-22T01:10:00.001-07:00

eVe at the HART Track, St Ives during a monthly Track Day (courtesy of Daniel Chen)

The UNSW Solar Car Racing Team with their Sunswift "eVe" (which is their latest car) will be joining Electric Formula Cars at the next iRace event at Sydney Motor Sport Park on October 4th 2014. this part of the iRace support for Formula 0.

Electric Formula Cars EFC 1.0

In March 2015, eVe will become the 1st road legal solar-electric car in the Southern Hemisphere. The Sunswift team anticipates that getting the car road legal will create exciting PR opportunities.
Built for the World Solar Challenge in 2013 to become Australia’s 1st passenger solar car, eVe in July this year captured worldwide attention by breaking the FIA World Record for the fastest electric car over 500km on a single charge (subject to FIA homologation). It’s a significant achievement for the electric car industry, proving that electric cars can travel at highway speeds (+100kmph) for long distances.

eVe’s motors consist of two 1.5kW in-hub motors developed by the CSIRO specifically for solar cars – which use the same amount of power as a 4-slice toaster. High speeds on such low power are made possible by the cutting-edge aerodynamic design and extremely lightweight carbon frame (total weight = 330kg). The car has 4m^2 of SunPower C60 silicon solar cells, which recharge the battery. The car uses 1000 Panasonic 18650 A and B batteries which direct power to the motors.
In addition to Sunswift’s road legal ambitions eVe will once again compete in the World Solar Challenge 2015, with victory in sight.

The Sunswift team is always keen to invite sponsors and electric car enthusiasts to drive eVe so make sure you get a chance to drive the car that's making history."

Win a trip to the Daytona 500!

2014-09-12T17:51:00.003-07:00

Shannons is offering motoring enthusiasts the chance to win a 12 day USA trip, attending the biggest and most prestigious NASCAR race in the USA – the Daytona 500!

The trip starts in New Orleans, a unique melting pot of culture, food and music. Then travel to Nashville, country music capital of the world and home to American Pickers. Then take an excursion to Bowling Green, Kentucky to visit the National Corvette Museum and the Corvette assembly plant. Then, it’s onto Orlando Florida, home of the Daytona 500. Finish up by cruising down to Miami, home of Walt Disney World, Sea World and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

The Shannons Daytona 500 trip includes:

2 adult economy class airfares to New Orleans USA and return from Miami, USA (15 – 28 February 2015)
2 adult economy class airfares from New Orleans to Nashville and Nashville to Orlando
11 nights twin share accommodation. 3 nights in New Orleans, 2 nights in Nashville, 3 nights in Daytona Beach and 3 nights in Miami
2 tickets to the National Corvette Museum and Corvette Assembly Plant Tour
2 days Chrysler 300 (or similar) car hire in Nashville*
2015 Daytona 500 VIP NASCAR Package for 2 adults
3 days Ford Mustang Convertible (or similar) car hire in Daytona Beach and Miami*
AUD $1,000 spending money or AUD $5,000 if you are an eligible Shannons Club member+

Mark Behr, Shannons Marketing Manager said “The Daytona 500 is to American motor racing fans what the Bathurst 1000 is to Australians but on a much bigger scale. This is one motor racing event all sports fans should go to if they get the chance.
Plus we’ve added some must see things along the way, like Mike Wolfe’s of American Pickers Antique Archaeology in Nashville and a tour of the National Corvette Museum and assembly line in Bowling Green Kentucky. So, if you’re a motoring enthusiast, make sure you call Shannons if you need insurance for your car, bike or home.”

To enter go to shannons.com.au/daytona or call 13 46 46 and obtain an eligible quote on your Car, Bike or Home Insurance^ by 28 November 2014. Take out a new policy^ to get even more chances.

Media enquires: Melissa Cronin (07) 3135 3996

Shannons is a national insurance provider for motoring enthusiasts. A significant part of Australia’s car and motorcycle enthusiast community for many years, Shannons provides a wide range of home and contents, car and motorcycle insurance with a network of branches across Australia.

Promotion information:

Shannons Pty Limited ABN 91 099 692 636 acts as agent and authorised representative of AAI Limited ABN 48 005 297 807, the issuer of Shannons Car, Bike and Home/Contents insurance products. Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and consider whether it is right for you before buying these insurance products. Contact us for a free copy. Competition conducted by Shannons Pty Limited, of Level 28, Brisbane Square, 266 George Street, Brisbane, QLD4000. Competition commences at 12am AEST on 25/08/2014 and closes at 5pm AEDT on 28/11/2014. It will only be possible to request an online Quote until 24/11/2014, however, telephone applications will continue to be available until 5pm 28/11/2014. Entry only open to eligible Australian residents aged 20 years or older. Eligible Entrants must be opted in to receive Shannons marketing communications. Prize valued at up to $21,005.52 (depending on winner’s point of departure). Prizes drawn at 12pm on 05/12/2014 at Salmat Digital Pty Ltd, L2, 116 Miller St, Nth Sydney NSW 2060. The winner will be notified by phone and email by 07/12/2014 and published in The Australian newspaper on 10/12/2014 and on the competition website. *Car hire is subject to the terms and conditions specified by the car hire provider. +An Eligible Shannons Club Member is a Shannons Club member who has created a member profile, uploaded a profile image and images of an enthusiast vehicle and an ultimate vehicle at shannons.com.au/club. ^New Shannons Motor Insurance or Shannons Home & Contents insurance quotes/sales only (renewals and CTP quotes/ sales ineligible). Limit 1 quote per vehicle or insured address. Permits: ACT TP 14/02603, NSW LTPS/14/05916, SA T14/1379 & VIC 14/4768. Full competition terms and conditions at shannons.com.au/daytona.

EV photos

2014-09-09T16:57:00.001-07:00

Electric Formula Cars did a demo run with their EFC 1.0 at iRace Round 2 and also appeared at the Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival.

They are currently raising some finance for a battery upgrade which will enable them to compete head-to-head with petrol vehicles.

They are also working on the development of EFC 2.0 which is a Dallara IndyCar.


Zahra from Top Models Australia with EFC 1.0 at iRace round 2

Sunswift solar car by Bill Collison

Tesla Motors Model S by Bill Collison

Electric kart by Bill Collison

EFC 1.0 at Hunter Valley EV Festival by Bill Collison

Electric Vehicle Festival

2014-07-15T17:42:00.003-07:00

iRace is supporting the development of clean technology with it's backing of Formula 0 ™.

Some people have asked whether an electric motor can really have the power of a petrol engine, well have you considered that electric motors can propel trains so they are not lacking in grunt!

For those interested in this type of technology have a look at the Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival.

iRace TV - Round 1 - 2014

2014-07-04T15:16:00.001-07:00

iRace R1 2014 from Sam Dale on Vimeo.

Featured race entry - Evolution

2014-06-02T22:01:00.003-07:00

Mitsubishi’s Evolution models make great track cars. The all wheel drive platform and turbocharged engine package developed for the dirt of the world rally ironically has fared better on tarmac over the years. This is Steve Thompson’s well sorted 9GT running in the Muscle division – Japanese turbo.

If you haven't got your race entry in yet, don't delay! http://admin.irace.net.au/2014round1/

Featured race entry - Spead

2014-06-02T21:14:00.002-07:00

Tom Dermody's Speads racing car, which was built in South Africa with a Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 cc engine.

If you haven't got your race entry in yet, don't delay! http://admin.irace.net.au/2014round1/

Featured race entry - E Type

2014-06-02T19:20:00.002-07:00

Jac Cousin's E Type Jaguar is probably the oldest V12 E Type in the world as it was 1 of 6 pre-production cars built in 1969 before they were released in the USA in late 1971.

If you haven't got your race entry in yet, don't delay! http://admin.irace.net.au/2014round1/

Featured race entries - Dallara F3's

2014-06-02T00:31:00.002-07:00

2012 Formula Tasman champion, Ross McAlpine, back for some more fun in his ex Tim Macrow F304 Dallara.

Aaron McClintock's well presented Dallara F301 Formula 3.

If you haven't got your race entry in yet, don't delay! http://admin.irace.net.au/2014round1/

Featured entries - Miniature Racecars

2014-06-01T23:59:00.002-07:00

The Future Racers of Chad Cotton and Nathan Jess.

Jase Collins' Yamaha 1200cc powered Aussie Racing Car, AU Falcon body. This car and driver combination is the reigning Miniature Racing Cars series champion.

Future Racer Sponsored by Miniature Racecars, owned by Chad Cotton and driven by Mick Berwick.

If you haven't got your race entry in yet, don't delay! http://admin.irace.net.au/2014round1/

Featured entries - The Commodores are coming

2014-06-01T23:43:00.002-07:00

Below is a 2013 built Commodore VE-SS Redline by Matthew Holt at Holt Engineering, build No 007. This and HE 008 will be at Sydney Motorsport Park on June 14th racing in the Production Racing Car division.

It will be driven by Geoff Kite and sponsored by his friends at G&K Refrigeration.

Drop in and see them in the paddock...

In the Muscle Division there will be VB Commodore's including this example by Robert Marchese.

If you haven't got your race entry in yet, don't delay! http://admin.irace.net.au/2014round1/

Featured race entry - Nola Chev

2014-05-29T21:11:00.002-07:00

One of the great things about iRace is the wide variety of cars that are eligible to take part.

With the Saturday June 14th Sydney Motorsport Park event now just two weeks away, we thought we'd highlight a selection of the cars entered.

This is Alan Nolan's thundering 5000cc Nola Chev sports car.

If you haven't got your race entry in yet, don't delay! http://admin.irace.net.au/2014round1/

New 2104 event for iRace

2014-05-13T17:42:00.002-07:00

iRace has another round for 2014. It will be at Sydney Motorsport Park (Eastern Creek) on the 1st September. See you there...

Jon Collins keen to take up the challenge!

2014-04-08T21:23:00.001-07:00

Jon Collins is one of the rising stars of Formula 3. He wrote to iRace about being keen to compete with Freddie Hunt in a larger single-seater.

He is a fine example of the range of local and international drivers that are looking for Lease Drives, so if you have a F4000, or something similar, that you aren't racing yourself please contact us at irace@outlook.com.au so we can put you in contact. We also have interest for Formula 3 cars.

Here's what Jon thinks in his own words:

"It would be an honor to race in the Formula Tasman class in the iRace series. The idea of pitting some of Australia’s best young talent against international names such as Freddie Hunt and Richard Antinucci would bring huge entertainment and excitement to the Australian motoring industry.

Looking at some of the cars that have run in iRace, it would be a step up from my Formula 3 that I’m familiar with. It presents a new challenge, but one that I am ready to take on.

It’s a great event and with the international names venturing over, it’s sure to create a new avenue for sponsors and partners to get involved. I’m sure we will see quite a few big name sponsors come onboard for the event."

For those of you who aren't aware of Jon's background, here's some of the highlights:

21 yrs old from Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Only started racing in 2009 with a brief appearance in Formula Vee with no previous karting experience. Managed to get into racing by following in his mothers footsteps (Mother, Sue Hughes, currently competes in a Radical sportscar). He has competed in categories such as Formula Ford in NSW, VIC and National, Radical Australia Cup and most recently the Formula 3 Australian Drivers Championship. His goal in motorsport is to compete in AND win the LeMan 24 hour, along with a full time factory drive in the World Endurance Championship.

Results:

2013: Formula Three Australian Drivers Championship – 3rd in the Forpark National Class Championship. Round 5 and 7 winner with a total of seven race wins and was the highest point scorer from round 4 onwards.

2012: Made history with the first mother and son driver pairing at national level (Radical Australia Cup). 2nd place on debut in the Forpark Australia National Class (Sydney Motorsport Park)

2011: CAMS/AMSF Rising Star

2010: CAMS NSW/ACT Young achiever of the year. 3rd NSW Formula Ford Championship, Rookie of the year and Pre-2000 Champion

F1-level racecar inspection for iRacers

2014-04-04T18:27:00.002-07:00

Superior Automotive Services, run by Rodney Gibbs and Andrew Wilson, is the organisation trusted by the majority of Australia's Formula 1 car owners to prepare their cars.

See http://www.superiorautosport.com.au/motor-sports.php to get an idea of their work. Regular cars include Ferrari, Surtees, March, Ralt and Lotus, to name but a few.

For iRace competitors they are providing a free inspection and assessment so that you can be sure that your car is safe and race ready.

Telephone: +61(0)2 9979 6289
Email: enquiries@superiorautosport.com.au

Or drop in to see Rodney or Andrew at:
79 Bassett Street
Mona Vale
Sydney, NSW 2103
Australia

Sanctuary Resort iRacer Discount

2014-03-21T15:30:00.002-07:00

Sanctuary Resort, the racer friendly accommodation between Queensland and New South Wales, is offering iRace drivers the lower of 20% off rack rate OR any seasonal specials that may apply. Click for details ,call Graeme on 02 6650 5111or email res@sanctuaryresort.net.au

So get your Round 1 race entry in and then put your feet up at a fantastic bush and sea resort.

Revolution Racegear iRacer Discount

2014-03-19T01:22:00.001-07:00

Dean Thomas of Revolution Racegear has kindly offered iRace drivers a 10% discount on most items in their shop. So submit your iRace Round 1 entry and then race in to the Bell Tower Complex, Unit 3 / Rear of 191 Parramatta Road, Auburn NSW 2144, call on 02 9648 4044, or email sydney@racegear.com.au to secure your discount. Thanks Dean!

Entries open for R1 of iRace – discover what’s new.

2014-03-17T20:26:00.001-07:00

Entries are now open for Round 1 of the iRace Series at Sydney Motorsport Park (Eastern Creek) on 14th June 2014.

This year will see the introduction of “Formula Mono”, a development category for single seaters including Formula Fords, Formula Vees, Formula Juniors and other non wings and slicks single-seaters. These are the formulas that the Formula 1 greats cut their teeth on and are renowned for frenetic racing. It will provide a growth path to the established “Formula Tasman”, which captures the noise and glamour of the sixties and seventies when Australia hosted Grand Prix stars, who fought with the gallant local heroes. This year we confidently expect an influx of new cars and drivers including international entrants. So expect to be wowed by the might of F1, Indycars, F5000, F4000, F3000, F2, F3 and Formula Atlantic.

Sportscar racing will also see dramatic expansion, both with the purpose built track cars of the “LeMans Sports” category and an array of modern, exotic and historic road based machinery in the “Sportscar Cup”.

For those that love door-to-door racing, there will be a wide array of road going touring cars in the “Production Racing Cars” category, plus the awesome display of race modified machinery in the “Muscle Division”. Come and enjoy the best from Australia take on the European, American and Asian imports.

This year there will be more for the family in the paddock, with “Show and Shine” demonstrations by specialist car clubs. Don’t be surprised to see people in period costume and watch out for air displays and jumping castles for the kids. We will be creating our own take on the Goodwood Festival, putting on a complete show to fascinate dedicated race fans and casual family and corporate visitors alike.

Stay tuned for the flow of announcements on the www.irace.net.au website and in the media.

Click to choose between online, mail/fax in or to have an entry form sent out to you. Entry fee is the standard $395, so show your support for the iRace Series by getting your entry in early, and you could be one of the ones to get the surprise rewards and prizes.

Matt Veal
iRace

iRace Licence Day - 1 Feb 2014

2013-12-15T17:00:00.001-08:00

In conjunction with Australian Racing Technologies and Marulan Driver Training Centre (MDTC), an Observed Licence Test day has been organised for Saturday 1 Feb 2014, at the MDTC facility.

A fun, social day for us all to get together early in the new year, show off our cars, and get everyone's iRace competition licenses sorted on one easy date so that you're all ready to race at the start of the 2014 season!!

More details are available here. Or contact Daniel Pirozzi for more information or to book your spot.

This is the perfect opportunity for newcomers to get sorted to compete with iRace in the 2014 season!

The Racers

2013-12-05T21:54:00.001-08:00

Not made by us, but certainly resonates with us! Video by Antti Kalhola, link passed to us by Dan Pirozzi. Enjoy!

iRace TV - Round 5 - PRC + RocketSports + FT

2013-11-25T15:08:00.001-08:00

iRace Round 5 - Production Racing Cars + RocketSports + Formula Tasman Highlights from Sam Dale on Vimeo.

iRace TV - Round 5 - Muscle Division + TCC

2013-11-25T15:06:00.001-08:00

iRace Round 5 - Muscle Division Touring Car Challenge Highlights from Sam Dale on Vimeo.

2013 iRace End-of-Season Christmas Party - 30 Nov

2013-11-15T04:35:00.001-08:00

As it has for the past few years, the Independent Race Series will again host an end-of-season Christmas Party at Blue Hills Farm Retreat, Saturday 30th November with a dinner and presentation night at the relaxed venue in Hartley Vale.

Anyone interested in attending should contact Corey Gurney - 0427 417 048 - to register their interest.

We look forward to seeing you there!