Independent Race Series News
TV Alert!
26 October 2010 01:11
| 2010, Formula Tasman, HDT Cup, LM Sports, Muscle Division, Production Racing Cars, RocketSports, Touring Car Challenge, TV
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Round 7 TV coverage will screen on Fox Sports InsideSpeed Wednesday 27 October.
The coverage will also be shown on SBS Speedweek on a date to be advised.
As always, check your local guide for details.
The coverage will also be shown on SBS Speedweek on a date to be advised.
As always, check your local guide for details.
iRace, Will You?
23 October 2010 01:32
| 2010, Getting Involved, Launch Helmet Cams, Multimedia
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Flanagan Gets Launched
21 October 2010 01:54
| 2010, Admin, Launch Helmet Cams, Production Racing Cars
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Flanagan won the prize as a result of consistently getting his race entries in early. Competitors were notified early in the year that there would be a reward for submitting entries early, and James was in the first five entries received for every round, often being the first to submit his entry.
The Drift Innovation HD170 is one of the best onboard cameras on the market, it features full high definition recording, a variety of mounts (plus a roll cage mount thanks to the guys from Launch) and a full colour LCD screen to help setup the perfect shot.
Launch Helmet Cams are based in Perth, and distribute a full range of fantastic onboard/helmet cameras. They have supported iRace for the duration of 2010, and supplied this fantastic prize. They also have a great deal going at the moment for iRace competitors on an iRacer Onboard package - just $549 for a Drift Innovations HD170 Camera, a Rugged Roll Bar Mount
and a 16GB SD Memory Card. Click here for all the details.
2010 iRace Champions
17 October 2010 19:39
| 2010, Formula Tasman, HDT, HDT Cup, LM Sports, McHitch, Muscle Division, Production Racing Cars, RocketSports, Super Hoist Plus, Touring Car Challenge
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Officially Awesome
17 October 2010 19:21
| 2010, Eastern Creek, Fastrack, Getting Involved, R and A Mowers, Round 7
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Stu Inwood, our very dedicated scrutineer, won a Fastrack V8 Super Drive and Ride. Experience V8 Racing / Driving at its best, with the best, you and a professional race car driver behind the wheel of a V8 Race Car You Drive for 6 (NSW-SA) or 8 (VIC-WA) heart-racing laps. Then be taken for 3 thrilling Hot Laps as a passenger with your pro race car driver.
The Gurney Racing team, in conjunction with R&A Mowers, provided two fantastic lawnmowers, which were won by: Paul Brissington, Turn 2 Flag Marshall, and Mick Harvey, Fire Marshall.
With the cold and windy conditions experienced at Eastern Creek, every single official was deserving of our recognition, and we're very grateful to Fastrack and R&A Mowers to be able to offer these prizes as part of that recognition.
If you'd like to find out more about becoming a volunteer official with the Independent Race Series, click here.
Vale Ray Lintott
02 October 2010 20:59
| 2010, Touring Car Challenge
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Gentleman racer, Ray Lintott passed away recently, and iRace would like to extend their condolences to Ray's family and friends.
Lintott passed away on September 12, at age 67, after succumbing to a 12-month battle with cancer.
Lintott was known for racing a wide variety of cars, and being a noted car dealer. He joined iRace in January 2010 for the last ever race meeting at Oran Park, driving his Porsche 911. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Lintott passed away on September 12, at age 67, after succumbing to a 12-month battle with cancer.
Lintott was known for racing a wide variety of cars, and being a noted car dealer. He joined iRace in January 2010 for the last ever race meeting at Oran Park, driving his Porsche 911. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Gerry Murphy Supporting Day of Difference at Eastern Creek
23 September 2010 23:49
| 2010, Day of Difference, Eastern Creek, Production Racing Cars, Round 7
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Super Hoist Plus Production Racing Cars competitor Gerry Murphy will carry the Day of Difference (DoD) logo on the bonnet of his MoComm Racing HSV GTS in an effort to raise awareness about the vital work undertaken by this important charity.
The charity was founded in November 2004 by the parents of little Sophie Delezio who suffered unimaginable burns to 85% of her body in a terrible accident at her child care centre. Thanks to the skill and dedication of hospital staff, Sophie survived.
But there are many more children like Sophie, who suffer critical injuries and need our help. On average, 68,000 children aged 0-14 years are admitted to children’s hospitals due to injury.
That’s 186 per day and 8 every single hour.
Driver Gerry Murphy said “Sophie’s situation was the catalyst for us getting involved with DoD. I just wanted to do something to help her and the hundreds of kids like her. If our involvement can assist to raise the profile or prompt someone to donate, then I feel we have helped in some small way.”
The Day of Difference Foundation
The Day of Difference Foundation is a national children’s charity dedicated to working for critically injured children and their families across Australia, by supporting them on the life changing journey from Intensive Care through to recovery.
The mission of the charity is to offer family support, hospital resources, access to communications and accommodation, community engagement and education in the acceptance of difference.
The Family Support Program
The lives of families where children have been critically injured are often changed forever. The psycho social impact of the trauma they face is well documented in research and for some, it is lifelong and something from which they may never recover.
The Day of Difference Foundation aims to practically address the issues these families face through a new program called the Family Support Program; following the principles of family centred care. We believe this program will result in fewer hospital delinquencies and translate to cost savings in the overall heatlhcare of the family.
The final round for 2010 of the Independent Race Series will be held at Eastern Creek, 16 October. Find out more at the official website: www.irace.net.au
For more information on the Day of Difference Foundation, visit: www.dayofdifference.org.au
Rush Hour: Round 6 Report
28 August 2010 17:56
| 2010, HDT, McHitch, Muscle Division, Production Racing Cars, Queensland Raceway, Round 6, Super Hoist Plus, Touring Car Challenge, TV
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Super Hoist Plus Production Racing Cars saw plenty of on-track action, with two of the races red-flagged when cars went into the gravel traps, but when the flags were green the racing was spectacular. Class X saw a dominant performance by Franck Donniaux in his WRX STi once again, winning outright in all five races. The V8 Class was blitzed by Daniel Flanagan in his
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McHitch Touring Car Challenge turned plenty of heads for this round, with the introduction of the Oz Truck stock cars. The 500+ HP, V8-powered utes look the part, and proved that they can lap with the best of them, setting
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In all, another epic round of the Independent Race Series. TV coverage from this round will screen on SBS Speedweek, Sunday 5 September at 12.30pm. The grand finale for 2010 will be held at Eastern Creek, Saturday 16 October. Don't miss out!
McGinnes the McHitch Inventor
25 August 2010 02:09
| 2010, McHitch, Touring Car Challenge
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McGinnes invented the revolutionary McHitch Trailer Coupling, and supports the Touring Car Challenge category. Check back here after the show for a rundown of what happened, and links to some additional information.
UPDATE: Joe's outline, including some video from the show, has now been posted on the New Inventors website. Check it out, and VOTE FOR JOE if you support his outstanding invention!
UPDATE #2: Joe has won the "People's Choice" award! Congratulations Joe, and thank you to all those who voted!"
Lucky Officials from Round 5
14 July 2010 01:50
| 2010, Bluehills, Eastern Creek, Fastrack, Getting Involved, Round 5
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At iRace we love our officials. At every trophy presentation drivers extend their thanks to the volunteers who stand in the sun, rain or wind all day to make our racing possible - we couldn't do it without these guys. And when we can, we try to give something back. At our most recent round at Eastern Creek, every official went into a draw with a chance to win one of two great prizes. The winners from that round were as follows:
Similar rewards will be offered at our final round for 2010, again at Eastern Creek, in October. If you would like to learn more about becoming an official, or getting involved with iRace, click here.
We'd also like to extend a huge thank you to Prolific Systems who provided two safety cars at the round. Prolific Systems offer quality, affordable emergency vehicle lights and siren amplifiers, as well as a range of other equipment for emergency and industrial vehicles.
Judy Ellacott from Race Control won a weekend for two at the Blue Hills Farm Retreat, with thanks to the Gurney family. Situated in the heart of historic Hartley Vale, Blue Hills Farm Retreat offers relaxing country charm for both couples and families providing an ambient, romantic and cosy place to unwind and relax. Surrounded by native Australian bushlands with wild life a plenty, breathtaking mountain escarpments and glorious sunsets, this is a special place.
Rodney Gard from Recovery won a V8 Super Drive and Ride thanks to the guys at Fastrack. Experience V8 Racing / Driving at its best, with the best, you and a professional race car driver behind the wheel of a V8 Race Car You Drive for 6 (NSW-SA) or 8 (VIC-WA) heart-racing laps. Then be taken for 3 thrilling Hot Laps as a passenger with your pro race car driver.
Similar rewards will be offered at our final round for 2010, again at Eastern Creek, in October. If you would like to learn more about becoming an official, or getting involved with iRace, click here.