At the start of the month we had a Track day at Levels Raceway near Timaru. It was great day both the weather and the racing. (See gallery for photos and videos).
It was the last event on the race calendar to gain points for the club competition and some were racing to make it further up the leader board, others were just racing for the fun. It was a great day, enjoyed by everyone.
We have our AGM and prize giving coming up, all are welcome.
With the unfortunate cancellation of the Hawkesburn Gravel Event, we were very lucky (on short notice) to organise a Tarseal Motorkhana at Highlands Motorsport pits. This was a great event, with skill and speed being combined to see who could make it around the cone circuit without time penalties (See gallery for pictures and videos), it was an event that could be (and in some cases was) done in the family car.
Over the Easter Weekend there was the Highlands Festival of Speed event, which some of our members volunteered for, adding to our skill base (and the best viewing), as well a number of a members entered the Highlands Fling (with COMC member Paul Bettie claiming 3rd place).
This month has been a slightly quieter month for the Club, after the hectic pace of February, which had the organising and running of the Cromwell Street Sprints.
On 23rd March we held an Autocross at Springvale, see Gallery for video clips of a couple of runs, As we did last year, we are also helping with volunteers at the CODC Young Driver of the year (see facebook link and CODC Link) on 26th March and 30th March.
It was a busy month as the clubs big event of the year the Cromwell Street Sprints was held on 23rd February, there was a lot of organising and planning by the dedicated Street Sprint committee (huge thanks to Gary, Paul, Corey, Flip and others). Hopefully you may have noticed the articles about the street sprints in the Noticeboard, The CO News and the ODT etc. It was a great event, see you next year!!
As well we held a Hill cross (or is that an auto climb – a combined Hill climb/Autocross) at Springvale on 2nd Feb, everyone who went enjoyed the event, as well as a great after event social BBQ.
Another exciting month for Cromwell with the V8’s coming to Highlands. COMC are involved in providing volunteers around the track and looking forward to a great day.
No monthly meeting in January and we have had 1 new member join this month.
It is a busy month for the organising committee of the COMC Cromwell Street Sprint which takes place in the industrial area of Cromwell on 23rd February. Entries are open for club members and if the field of 50 is not filled, then will be open to other clubs on 25th January. Emails will be sent to club secretaries. Spectators are very welcome to come and watch some great club sprint action from key vantage points – these will be advertised in local media.
A great day at Teretonga – thanks to SSCC for the use of their track. Exciting last round for those who dared go out in the pouring rain. Thanks to all the volunteers.
The December monthly meeting on the 10th was down in attendance and we have had 2 new members join this month.
Entries are now open for the Cromwell Street Sprint on February 23rd. This is limited to the first 50 entries, so get yours in now. This is club sport advanced, so cages and MNZ licenses required. Spectators are very welcome to come and watch some great sprint action from key vantage points.
An exciting and busy time had by all those that volunteered for roles at the Highlands 101. This is going to be a win-win opportunity for our club and Highlands going forward.
The November monthly meeting on the 12th was well attended and we have had 4 new members join this month.
Entries are now closed for our Teretonga Track Sprint on December 14th. This was limited to the first 30 entries, and all spaces aer taken. Spectators welcome to come and watch some great club sprint action.