Committee Minutes

Committee – Brian Weston (President), David Withers (Vice-President), Andre Breit (Treasurer), Paul Newby (Secretary), Colin Wilson-Brown (Committee - Race Numbers/Championship Pointscore), Paul Sabine (Committee - GSRA Victoria Registrar)

Ex-officio – Geoff Williams (Webmaster), John Young (Newsletter Editor), Kent Brown (Assistant Newsletter Editor), Phil Baskett (Assistant Championship Pointscore), Richard Line (GSRA Group Sa Registrar - HSRCA Group S Registrar), Rodney Gibbs (GSRA South Aust Registrar) and Manuel Pena (GSRA Queensland Registrar)

Invited – Geoff Morse (HSRCA Group Registrar), Bruce Richards (CAMS Historic Commission Group S Portfolio Manager)

Apologies – nil

Minutes of Meeting of 14 August 2008

Ratification of minutes deferred to next GSRA “in-person” committee meeting

Business Arising from Minutes

Listed individually in agenda

President’s Report – Brian Weston

Two email President’s GSRA updates dated 25 August and 10 October issued.

Member summary:

Last member number 143 issued
less 23 retired membership numbers
equals a 2008 financial membership of 120

Note: I am holding the 2009 renewal fees for three members plus two new members; to be receipted after 1 November 2008.

The 23 “retired” GSRA membership numbers are The 22 retired GSRA membership numbers are 29, 30, 32, 33, 37, 42, 43, 46, 47, 51, 60, 61, 68, 75, 77, 80, 81, 89, 91, 103, 107, 114 and 116.

Treasurer’s Report – Andre Breit

Presentation of Treasurer’s statement.

Moved Brian Weston, seconded Paul Newby, statement accepted

GSRA Membership Fees for 2009 – Brian Weston

In view of the adequacy of GSRA funds, it is proposed that the committee agree the 2009 GSRA membership fee remain at $30 and it is proposed that each member renewing GSRA membership for 2009 receive two free GSRA decals valued at $4.

Moved Brian Weston, seconded Andre Breit, motion agreed

Historic Commission Meeting – Brian Weston

GSRA President’s report submitted through Bruce Richards for tabling at the upcoming meeting of the Historic Commission. Report attached.

Group S Tyre Update – Brian Weston

Historic Commission is expected to approve the separation of the Group S and N Approved Tyre Lists into separate Approved Tyre Lists for each group.

Review of 2009 GSRA Catalina Cup and Goldfields’ Cup – Brian Weston

The pointscore subcommittee of Brian Weston, Colin Wilson-Brown and Phil Baskett have reviewed the proposed race program for 2009.

As shown in the attached race calendar, there is an increase in the number of race meetings in 2009 and in the interest of practicality, and to ensure that Group S retains a strong focus at the major and traditional race meetings, some meetings have not been granted pointscore status.

The subcommittee has recommended that the rules for the 2009 pointscore be as outlined in the 2009 pointscore attachment.

The committee agreed the proposed format for the 2009 Goldfields’ Cup.
The committee requested the pointscore subcommittee reconsider its proposal for the 2009 Catalina Cup and resubmit the proposal for approval.

Proposal for a 2009 Queensland based GSRA Pointscore – Manuel Pena

On the advice of Manuel Pena, GSRA Qld Registrar, the committee agreed to institute a Queensland based 2009 GSRA pointscore based on:

two home meetings (the May and August Morgan Park meetings), plus
five away meetings (Phillip Is, Mt Panorama, June HSRCA OPGP, October Winton AHMF and November HSRCA Eastern Creek), with
the result to be calculated from the two Morgan Park home meetings plus the best one of the five away meetings.

Manuel Pena, Colin Wilson-Brown and Phil Baskett are requested to liaise regarding the development and management of a Queensland pointscore spreadsheet.

Proposed Group S Racing Format at 2009 HSRCA Meetings – Brian Weston

The question of the structure of Group S racing for 2009 at HSRCA meetings has been under discussion by the committee of the HSRCA.

New HSRCA Group Registrar, Geoff Morse, new HSRCA GSRA Registrar, Richard Line and President GSRA, Brian Weston have been required to present a proposal to resolve how Group S should race when Group S numbers exceed track density, which happens more often than not.

The issue needs to note the growth in Sc car numbers, the moderation of Sb car numbers and the wide performance variation on Sb cars, and the revitalision of Sa car numbers.

This ad hoc committee of representatives has recommended that in 2009, Group S race in two divisions;

Division 1 being Sc plus the faster Sb cars; and
Division 2 being Sa plus the slower Sb cars.

Debrief on Group S Program at 27/28 Sep HSRCA Wakefield Park – Brian Weston

A well attended meeting with a feature program for Sa cars. 13 Sa cars qualified; the program was well received by the Sa category. Thanks to Richard Line for his organising and promotional efforts.

31 Sb and Sc cars raced a combined Sc/Ab program.

Debrief on Group S Program at 4/5 Oct Winton AHMF – Brian Weston

One week later a poor Group S turnout was experienced at the Winton AHMF which featured a four race Group S program. The meeting was poorly supported by Group S (13 starters), especially the Victorian GSRA fraternity. Race four was the GSRA Handicap starting from pit lane.

Group S Eligibility Issues – Brian Weston

The Historic Commission has confirmed that 2.2 litre 1970 Porsche 911’s built between the 1970 model release date of September 1969 and 31st December 1969 continue to be categorised as Sc cars and not Sb.

Group Sa Matters – Richard Line

Richard Line is leading a subcommittee attempting to locate and return “shed” Sa cars onto the racetrack. The GSRA committee agreed to support the subcommittee by approving free “for sale” listings of “shed” Sa cars located by the subcommittee on the GSRA website, until 30 June 2009.

Edition 3/2008 of S_CAR_GO – John Young

Contributions from members for the final edition of the newsletter for 2009 S_CAR_GO are requested.

GSRA Social “Drinks in Marquee” Proposal – Brian Weston

Paul Sabine has volunteered to organise the 2008 trophy presentation function including drinks, to be held in the Group S marquee at the 2009 Phillip Island race meeting.

A function subsidy of $250 was agreed.
A GSRA Goldfield’s trophy budget of $450 was agreed; of which $300 was to be offset by sponsorship from Brooklands Classic Cars.

The committee thanked Paul Sabine for his kind offer of Goldfields’ trophy sponsorship.

GSRA End of Season NSW Function – Brian Weston

Paul Newby has volunteered to head the subcommittee organising the 2008 Catalina trophy presentation function at the Epping Club on a Saturday evening. Andre Breit has volunteered to assist - a third volunteer to assist is requested.

Noting the dates of programmed race meetings, the function should be held on 31 January, 14 February or 21 February.

The function is to be self funding as per the February 2008 function although a contingent GSRA subsidy of $200 was agreed.
The committee is to seek sponsorship for trophies although subject to the level of sponsorship gained, the GSRA might offer some contingent funding.

GSRA AGM – Brian Weston

The constitution requires an AGM within six months of the expiration of the GSRA financial year.

In previous years it has been the aim to hold the meeting by email before Christmas so as to have an effective GSRA administrative team in place at the start of the racing year.

The meeting requires a call 14 days notice.

The constitution requires an agenda to confirm minutes; to receive reports; to elect office bearers and committee persons; and to approve a statement iaw section 26 (6) of the Act.

The GSRA president is drafting a report; the treasurer has “closed books” with effect 31 October and has prepared an annual treasurer’s report.

The GSRA needs to seek nominations for four office bearers and two committee persons forthwith.

GSRA Office Bearer and Committee Nominations – Brian Weston

The GSRA Constitution clause 20 (7) declares that a person who has served more than five consecutive years on the committee (as an office bearer or committee person) is ineligible for election.

Some office bearers and committee persons have now served three consecutive years on the committee, although this clause does not apply to ex-officio appointments which are made at the pleasure of the GSRA committee.

For the information of the committee, the president has been advised that when nominations are called for, the following nominations will be made:

President Brian Weston

nominated Geoff Williams, seconded Paul Sabine

Vice President John Young

nominated David Withers, seconded Kent Brown

Treasurer Andre Breit

nominated Paul Newby, seconded Geoff Williams

Secretary Paul Newby

nominated Phil Baskett, seconded Colin Wilson Brown

Committee Terry Lawlor

nominated Brian Weston, seconded Colin Wilson Brown

Committee Mike Byrne

nominated Paul Sabine, seconded Brian Weston

The president has been advised that all six members will agree to accepting those nominations should their names be put forward.

Other Business

Website – Webmaster Geoff Williams has advised that a GSRA website “refresh” will be conducted in the New Year; material and ideas that might improve the website should be forwarded to Geoff as soon as possible.

No other business.

Close

Meeting closed midnight Wednesday 19 November 2008.

Brian Weston Paul Newby

President Secretary

Minutes - Committee Meeting - Thursday 14 August 2008

Venue

Travelplan meeting room - 118 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag - at 6.00 pm

Invited Attendees

Committee – Brian Weston (President), Colin Wilson-Brown (Committee - Race Numbers Registrar), Paul Newby (Secretary),

Ex-officio – Richard Line (GSRA Sa Registrar)

Committee Apologies – David Withers (Vice-President), Andre Breit (Treasurer), Paul Sabine (Committee - GSRA Victoria Registrar)

Ex-officio Apologies - Geoff Williams (Webmaster), John Young (Newsletter Editor), Phil Baskett (Championship Pointscore Manager), Rodney Gibb (GSRA South Aust Registrar), Manuel Pena (GSRA Queensland Registrar), Bruce Richards (CAMS Historic Commission Group S Portfolio Manager)

Invited Attendee Apologies – Geoff Morse (HSRCA Group S Registrar)

Note – Paul Sabine, David Withers, John Young, Geoff Morse, Manuel Pena and Bruce Richards provided telephone input and email input prior to the meeting

Minutes of Meeting of 24 April 2008

Minutes accepted as true record Moved Colin Wilson-Brown, seconded Paul Newby

Minutes of Extraordinary Meeting of 21 May 2008

Minutes accepted as true record Moved Colin Wilson-Brown, seconded Paul Newby

Business Arising from Minutes

Letters to VHRR (Phillip Is) and FoSC (Bathurst) despatched

Letter to CAMS re stalled car(s) on the grid despatched

Bathurst accommodation booked

GSRA driving code of conduct on website

Remaining items listed individually in agenda

President’s Report – Brian Weston

Three email updates dated 27 May, 21 June and 4 July issued

See President’s Report of 27 July 2008 for S_CAR_GO edition 2/08

Member summary:

Last member number 143 issued
less 22 retired membership numbers
equals 2008 financial membership of 121 (incl one unfinancial)

The 22 retired GSRA membership numbers are 29, 30, 32, 33, 37, 43, 46, 47, 51, 60, 61, 68, 75, 77, 80, 81, 89, 91, 103, 107, 114 and 116.

Report accepted Moved Colin Wilson-Brown, seconded Paul Newby

Treasurer’s Report – Andre Breit

Prior to the Treasurer departing overseas, a report was circulated to committee members.

The reconciliation of the function at Phillip Is and of the 2007 sponsorship support was almost complete.

The committee agreed to defer discussion of the report until Andre returned.

Debrief on Group S Program at 24/25 May Historic Winton – Brian Weston

The committee debriefed the GSRA pointscore meet at Historic Winton

solid Group S support (34 cars) and Group S exceeded grid density
9 Sc cars raced with M/O/Q Sports – handicap changed to scratch
25 Sa/Sb raced together – two scratch and one handicap
Sa/Sb had a few too many of track incidents – two cars damaged, it could have been worse
a well conducted meeting by the Austin 7 Club – beaut weather – Kent Brown summary for newsletter
the Sa/Sb handicap race needs more discussion prior to 2009 meeting

Debrief on Group S Program at 14/15 June FoSC Oran Park – Brian Weston

The committee debriefed the GSRA pointscore meet at FoSC OPGP

strong Group S support (50 cars) and Group S exceeded grid density
A five race program with 4 Group S races – strong member agreement with the four Group S race concept
21 Sc ran alone with close racing and a couple of unnecessary bingles, although FoSC expected more Sc entries
23 Sb and 6 Sa plus some Na and invited ran
good support from Qld and SA
an excellent FoSC program, good organisation, exceptional value for money

Debrief on Group S Program at 28/29 June HSRCA Oran Park – Brian Weston

The committee debriefed the GSRA pointscore meet at HSRCA OPGP

reasonable Group S support (39) although proximity to the previous FoSC meeting was a negative
as Group S exceeded grid density, 12 Sb and 19 Sc raced together
8 Sa ran with J K and L, and Na
quality and compelling Group S racing all weekend
but only three Group S races meant lesser value for money compared to FoSC

Debrief on Group S Program at 9/10 August HRCC Warwick – Richard Line

The committee debriefed the for Catalina away meet at HRCC Warwick

Continued growth (23) in Group S entries but for some reason HRCC wanted to remove 5 Sa cars and place with J K and L
HRCC subsequently agreed to race Group S together
Again the meeting featured excellent Qld hospitality

Action President to draft follow up letter to HRCC

Future meetings – Update and Discussion

HSRCA Wakefield Park –feature program of three Sa races, but need 20 Sa to run – bonus of free Sa garage spaces – Victorian entries may suffer because of proximity of AHMF

AHMF Winton – three scratch, one handicap from pitlane – NSW entries may suffer because of proximity of HSRCA WP – Group S accommodation at Exec Hideaway

Sandown – Sa under 1300 cc to run with Sa, Sb and Sc

HSRCA Eastern Creek – Tasman – adverse member feedback about $450 entry fee and $250 garage space – some members have indicated that as well as cost, the three day format with few races is a disincentive to attend - several members have indicated they will support the meeting but will park on the hardstand – Geoff Morse to pass GSRA views to HSRCA

FoSC – OPGP – meeting deferred to January 2009

Group S Tyre Update – Brian Weston

Latest tyre list dated 1 July 2008 available online in CAMS Manual - “grandfather” provision for old tyre lists expired on 30 June 2008

President debriefed on tyre discussion with Bruce Richards and Tony Caldersmith

Regarding the issue of “dedicated rain tyres” or “wet compound” tyres being unacceptable for inclusion of the Approved Tyre List for Group S; the result of the Group S survey was:

40 - no to wets;
20 - yes to wets.

The inclusion of the Dunlop D93J on the approved tyre list will be decided on whether it is assessed as a “dedicated rain tyre” or “wet compound” tyre.

Action President to advise HC Portfolio Manager Bruce Richards

Review of 2008 GSRA Catalina Cup and Goldfields’ Cup – Colin Wilson-Brown

Following the cancellation of the November FoSC meeting a Wakefield Park, the committee decided:

Goldfields’ Cup – as the FoSC was an away round, and there are plenty of away meets, leave the 2008 pointscore as “best 4 to count”.
Catalina Cup – as the FoSC was a home round and there are few of them, the 2008 pointscore should be changed from “best 4 to count” to “best 5 to count”.

Action Phil Baskett to amend 2008 pointscore spreadsheets

Proposal for GSRA Catalina Cup and Goldfields’ Cup 2009 Rules – Colin Wilson-Brown

The committee discussed the framework for the 2009 pointscore.

The committee decided that the 2009 Goldfields’ should remain similar to the 2008 framework.

The committee decided that the 2009 Catalina will need revision as there are four FoSC meets, four HSRCA meets (although the 25 lap meeting usually causes difficulty), and that FoSC Bathurst should be included if possible.

FoSC President Geoff Pike had indicated FoSC would attempt to adapt the Bathurst program such that it could be used for GSRA pointscore purposes; although he indicated that there was a need for Sc to provide more entries.

The question of including a mandatory away meeting to encourage travel was again raised.

The committee agreed to delegate the revision of the 2009 pointscore to a sub-committee of Brian Weston, Colin Wilson-Brown and Phil Baskett

Group S Eligibility Issues – Brian Weston

The President advised that he had received a report from Group S Portfolio Manager, Bruce Richards on several eligibility issues in Group S that need addressing.

The committee agreed to inform members of the need for eligibility conformance within Group S and to advise them of their obligations when presenting a car for Group S racing.

The committee agreed to request the Historic Commission to promulgate Group S individual marque “spec sheets” for the information of all.

The committee revisited the question of whether the BMW 3.0 CSL was eligible for the issue of a Group S logbook and confirmed its previous view that GSRA members would support the granting of a logbook for the car subject to a valid and verified spec sheet being drawn up for the car.

Action President to advise HC Portfolio Manager Bruce Richards; member Peter McNamara to be consulted

Edition 2/08 of S_CAR_GO

The publication of edition 2/2008 of S_CAR_GO is imminent. The committee thanked John Young and Kent Brown for their work.

Other Business

The committee noted the website report circulated by Webmaster, Geoff Williams

The committee noted that CAMS fees had now been paid.

The committee agreed the need for more promotion of the GSRA and requested the president to advise on the costs of GSRA endorsed caps, t-shirts and banners.

Close

Meeting closed at 8.30 pm – vote of thanks to David Withers for the venue and the hospitality

Brian Weston Paul Newby

President Secretary

Extraordinary Committee Meeting- Wednesday 21 May 2008

Venue

Email - meeting opened midnight Tuesday 20 May, to close at midnight Thursday 22 May

Participants

Committee – Brian Weston (President), David Withers (Vice-President), Paul Newby (Secretary), Andre Breit (Treasurer), Paul Sabine (Committee), Colin Wilson-Brown (Committee)

Ex-officio – Geoff Williams (Webmaster), Phil Baskett (Championship Pointscore Manager), Rodney Gibb (GSRA South Aust Registrar), Manuel Pena (GSRA Queensland Registrar), John Young (Newsletter Editor), Kent Brown (Assistant Newsletter Editor)

Invited – Geoff Morse (HSRCA Group S Registrar), Bruce Richards (CAMS Historic Commission Group S Portfolio Manager)

Confirmation of Ex-Officio Sa Registrar Appointment for 2008

The GSRA committee under clause 27 of the Constitution has the power to delegate to a member of the association an ex-officio function.

Motion – that the GSRA committee in accordance with clause 27 of the Constitution agree the following appointment; proposed by Brian Weston; seconded by David Withers.

GSRA Sa Registrar – Richard Line

Richard is a new member who has purchased the ex Holly/Sellers MGA. Although new to Group S and the GSRA he has indicated that he is available to fill the appointment. It should be good to have some new blood and fresh views available to the committee.

Clearance of the Attached Letters to VHRR and FoSC

Committee and ex-officios are invited to comment on the attached letters drafted as a consequence of actions arising from our committee meeting of 24 April.

Secretarial Note - Letters subsequently despatched with minor amendment, copies to be posted on the GSRA website.

Close

Meeting closed at midnight Thursday 22 May.

Brian Weston Paul Newby

President Secretary

Committee Meeting - Thursday 24 April 2008

Venue

Travelplan meeting room - 118 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag – meeting opened 6.00 pm

Invited Attendees

Committee – Brian Weston (President), David Withers (Vice-President), Andre Breit (Treasurer), Colin Wilson-Brown (Committee - Race Numbers Registrar), Paul Newby (Secretary)

Ex-officio – see apologies

Invited – see apologies

Apologies – Paul Sabine (Committee - GSRA Victoria Registrar), Geoff Williams (Webmaster), John Young (Newsletter Editor), Phil Baskett (Championship Pointscore Manager), Rodney Gibb (GSRA South Aust Registrar), Manuel Pena (GSRA Queensland Registrar), Bruce Richards (CAMS Historic Commission Group S Portfolio Manager), Geoff Morse (HSRCA Group S Registrar)

Note – Paul Sabine, Rodney Gibb, John Young, Geoff Morse and Bruce Richards provided telephone input and Manuel Pena providing email input prior to the meeting

Minutes of Meeting of 1 November 2007

Minutes accepted as true record Moved Colin Wilson-Brown, seconded Paul Newby

Minutes of Extraordinary Meetings of 29 Feb 08 and 16 April 2008

Minutes accepted as true record Moved Colin Wilson-Brown, seconded Paul Newby

Business Arising from Minutes

Listed individually in agenda

President’s Report – Brian Weston

Discussion of President’s Reports published in S_CAR_GO edition 13

Member summary:

Last member number 138 issued
less 22 retired membership numbers
equals 2008 membership of 116 (of which 4 are still unfinancial)

The 22 retired GSRA membership numbers are 29, 30, 32, 33, 37, 43, 47, 51, 60, 61, 68, 71, 75, 77, 80, 81, 89, 91, 103, 107, 114 and 116.

Report accepted Moved Andre Breit, seconded David Withers

Treasurer’s Report – Andre Breit

Presentation of Treasurer’s statement

Report accepted Moved Brian Weston, seconded David Withers

Debrief on Group S Program at 7/8/8 March Phillip Island Classic – Brian Weston

A well conducted meeting by the VHRR – GSRA pointscore meet
55 Group S entries accepted on first in basis (12 Sa, 19 Sb, 24 Sc)
three day format allowed more value for money
targeted scrutiny process much improved and a benefit to members
strong Group S support should see a dedicated Group S class start for 2009

Action – Brian Weston to draft letter to VHRR

Debrief on Group S Program at 21/22/23 March FoSC Mt Panorama – Brian Weston

Awesome Mt Panorama!
a “super size” club meeting with strong support – non pointscore
some initial problems on Friday
poor PA system made communication to drivers difficult
better quality and number of catering contractors needed
52 Sa/Sb running together, popular with members
20 Sc with 31 Nc not so well received
Friday familiarisations need to be replaced with open practice
suggest four races of 5/6 laps instead of five of 4 laps
consideration to including in 2009 pointscore
accommodation arrangements excellent
Awesome Mt Panorama!

Action – Brian Weston to draft letter to FoSC

Action – David Withers to book 2009 Group S accommodation

Debrief on Group S Program at 22/23 March Mallala SA – via Rodney Gibb

GSRA away pointscore meet for Goldfields
national status historic meeting (HRR of SCCSA)
6 Group S entries including three from VIC (2 Sb, 4 Sc)
strong local support and strong support from FF who did not get a start at PI
despite clash with Bathurst, meeting will continue as an Easter meet
Group S subjected to eligibility checks

Debrief on Group S Program at 19/20 April HSRCA Eastern Creek – Brian Weston

25 lap race with co-driver meet – non pointscore
38 Group S entries (6 Sa, 13 Sb, 19 Sc), plus additional 1 Sc and 2 Sb “solos” entries for Sunday events
Sa (less Greg Prunster) ran with J, K, L on Sunday - one scratch and one handicap race
Sa/Sb plus Greg Prunster - two scratch races on Sunday
Group S garaging random and dispersed – needs co-location
No communication to wives and friends of two drivers involved in Sunday morning incident – created much unnecessary concern
Rules for 25 lap evemt need to decided and written in advance – not changed during driver briefing
Group S tyre list still confusing, pending arrival of 1 July 2008

Action – Geoff Morse to raise communication, Group S garaging and 25 lap rules issues with HSRCA

Future meetings - Update

Historic Winton – recommended no handicap race unless Group S field size less than 50% track density (18 cars)

Qld Muscle and Sports Cars – Queensland raceway

FoSC – OPGP

Winton AHMF – fourth Group S to remain a handicap from pitlane – Group S accommodation at Executive Hideaway to be publicised

Group S Tyre Update – Brian Weston

Technical Bulletin B07/090 dated 1 October 2007 applies

Dispensation for use of tyres from old list expires on 30 June 2008

Bruce Richards advises that cars with unapproved tyres will be required to replace them before the car can continue in the meeting

Review of 2008 GSRA Catalina Cup and Goldfields’ Cup – Colin Wilson-Brown

2008 “house rules” reviewed by Brian Weston, Colin Wilson-Brown and Phil Baskett

pointscore house rules now published

Phil Baskett 2008 GSRA pointscore manager - professional spreadsheet presentation

Scores for PI and Mallala delayed pending finalisation of 2008 GSRA membership list

2008 pointscore is “GSRA members only”

Report accepted Moved Andre Breit, seconded Paul Newby

Review of Historic Commission Update – 26/27 April meeting – Brian Weston

Bruce Richards (Technical Commissioner and Group S Portfolio Manager) to attend

GSRA report made available to Bruce

First meeting chaired by Bob Cracknell

Need new chair for Historic Eligibility Committee

Need to sort Group T regulations – GSRA submission re-tabled

Group S Eligibility Issues – Brian Weston

Lack of attendance of Historic Commission technical commissioners at national historic meetings

No chair for Historic Eligibility Committee

Do we need a Group S Eligibility Committee – left hanging pending HC outcome

Edition 13 of S_CAR_GO

Contributions from members for S_CAR_GO are requested

Kent Brown (ACT) Sb MGB appointed as Assistant Newsletter Editor

Moved Colin Wilson-Brown, seconded Andre Breit

GSRA Acceptable Driving Practices

GSRA driving standards are based on peer group opinions within the Group S driving community; the following guidelines were agreed.

do not push or rub another competitor
give the other driver racing room
do not squeeze across pushing the other car off the track
do not close the gate once the other driver is committed
when defending position, alter line only once
do not block, although tactically defending a position in the closing stage of a race by altering line once is accepted
the odd spin or off track excursion is acceptable – making a habit of it is not
lapped drivers should hold their racing line but be aware when the passing move is made and do not frustrate it – there is no need to point which side the pass should be made; that is the prerogative of the passing driver

If fellow drivers are unhappy with a competitor’s driving behaviour, the committee should be approached to address the matter

Other Business

CAMS affiliation matters - nil

New appointees need to provide webmaster with head and car shots

Committee members requested to be proactive in inviting non-member and new drivers into the GSRA

Members are requested to display the GSRA decal

Close

Meeting closed at 8.20 pm – vote of thanks to David Withers for the venue and the hospitality

Brian Weston Paul Newby

President Secretary

Extraordinary Committee Meeting, Wednesday 16 April 2008

Venue

Email - meeting opened midday Wednesday 16 April, closed at midnight Thursday 17 April

Participants

Committee – Brian Weston (President), David Withers (Vice-President), Paul Newby (Secretary), Andre Breit (Treasurer), Paul Sabine (Committee), Colin Wilson-Brown (Committee)

Confirmation of Ex-Officio Appointments for 2008

The GSRA committee under clause 27 of the Constitution has the power to delegate to a member of the association an ex-officio function.

Motion – the GSRA committee in accordance with clause 27 of the Constitution agree the following appointments; proposed by Brian Weston; seconded by Colin Wilson-Brown.

Webmaster - Geoff Williams

Championship Pointscore Manager - Phil Baskett

Race Numbers Registrar - Colin Wilson-Brown

GSRA Registrar Victoria - Paul Sabine

GSRA Registrar South Australia - Rodney Gibb

GSRA Registrar Queensland - Manuel Pena

Newsletter Editor (Acting) - John Young

GSRA Sa Registrar - Vacant

The committee noted that John Young has indicated that he wishes to hand over the Newsletter Editor responsibilities as soon as a volunteer could be identified.

The committee noted that Rick Marks and Peter Hall were retiring as ex-officio GSRA Group Sa Registrar and GSRA South Australian Group S Registrar respectively.

Motion – the GSRA committee thanks both Rick Marks and Peter Hall for their contribution to the GSRA as ex-officio appointees; proposed by Brian Weston; seconded by Colin Wilson-Brown.

Meeting closed at midnight Thursday 17 April.

Brian Weston Paul Newby

President Secretary

Extraordinary Committee Meeting, Friday 29 February 2008

Venue

Email - meeting opened 7pm Saturday 23 February - closed midnight Friday 29 February

Participants

Committee – Brian Weston (President), David Withers (Vice-President), Paul Newby (Secretary), Andre Breit (Treasurer), Paul Sabine (Committee - GSRA Victoria Registrar), Colin Wilson-Brown (Committee - Race Numbers/Championship Pointscore)

Ex-officio – Geoff Williams (Webmaster), John Young (Newsletter Editor), Rick Marks (GSRA Group Sa Registrar), Peter Hall (GSRA South Aust Registrar), Manuel Pena (GSRA Queensland Registrar)

Invited – Geoff Morse (HSRCA Group S Registrar), Bruce Richards (CAMS Historic Commission Group S Portfolio Manager)

Minutes of Previous Meeting

Held over for GSRA Committee in-person meeting

GSRA Goldfields’ Cup Trophy Expenditure

Brooklands Classic Cars have provided a $300 sponsorship for the 2007 Goldfields’ Cup trophies. As there was a tie for first place in one category, 11 trophies were purchased instead of the planned 10. The cost of the engraved cut glass trophies was $484.

The committee thanks Brooklands Classic Cars for their sponsorship of the 2007 Goldfields’ Cup trophies, and committee approves the president being reimbursed the sum of $484 on presentation of the receipt to the treasurer.

Proposed David Withers, seconded Andre Breit

No Group S Handicap Race at Historic Winton

The organisers of Historic Winton usually conduct a Group S handicap race on Sunday afternoon. While the GSRA recognises that many of the slower cars appreciate a handicap race, the GSRA experience is that Group S handicap races especially on short circuits with high track densities invite unnecessary incidents. Last year’s handicap race at Historic Winton was dangerous with many drivers simply buttoning right off as a number of incidents unfolded.

The committee requests the president approach the organisers of Historic Winton with the recommendation that the 2008 Historic Winton Group S program not include a handicap race unless Group S entries are less than 18 (50% of Winton short circuit track density).

Proposed Brian Weston, seconded David Withers

Proposed Agenda for the Second Annual General Meeting of the Group S Racing Association Incorporated

Opening

The meeting to be conducted by email.

Approval of Previous AGM Minutes

Approval of the minutes of the AGM of 4 December 2006.

Proposed by David Withers, seconded by Colin Wilson-Brown that the minutes of the 2006 AGM be accepted.

Report by the President

The 2007 Annual Report of the President is attached.

Proposed by David Withers, seconded by Colin Wilson-Brown that the President’s 2007 Annual Report be accepted.

Report by the Treasurer

The Report by the Treasurer for 2007 is attached. The report shows that the GSRA had an income of $6,946.67, an expenditure of $4,426.00, which leaves a surplus at 31 October 2007 of $3,980.29.

Proposed by David Withers, seconded by Colin Wilson-Brown that the Treasurer’s Report be accepted.

Election of four GSRA Office Bearers and two GSRA General Committee

Returning officer Kent Brown to take the chair and having sighted the email acceptances, declared that in the absence of any further nominations, the followed members are elected to the respective appointments.

President – Brian Weston – proposed by David Withers, seconded by Geoff Williams

Vice President – David Withers – proposed by Colin Wilson-Brown, seconded by Rick Marks

Treasurer – Andre Breit – proposed by Colin Wilson-Brown, seconded by Rick Marks

Secretary – Paul Newby – proposed by Geoff Williams, seconded by Andre Breit

General Committee – Paul Sabine – proposed by Brian Weston, seconded by Paul Newby

General Committee – Colin Wilson-Brown – proposed by Paul Newby, seconded by Brian Weston

Approve a Statement in accordance with Section 26(6) of the Associations Incorporation Act 1984

In accordance with section 26(6) of the Associations Incorporation Act 1984, the following statement is provided by the GSRA Committee, which gives a true and fair view of the affairs of the GSRA. “As at 31 October 2007, the GSRA had cash assets of $3,980.29, held in the GSRA Inc bank account at St George Bank. The GSRA had no outstanding liabilities, charges or mortgages.”

Proposed by Brian Weston, seconded by David Withers, that the statement be accepted as a true and fair view of the affairs of the GSRA.

The committee approves the foregoing agenda for the GSRA AGM.

Proposed Brian Weston, seconded Geoff Williams

Close

Extraordinary Committee Meeting closed at midnight Friday 29 February.

Brian Weston Paul Newby

President Secretary

Committee Meeting - Thursday 1 November 2007

Venue

Travelplan meeting room - 118 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag – meeting opened at 6.15 pm

Invited Attendees

Committee – Brian Weston (President), Andre Breit (Treasurer), Colin Wilson-Brown (Committee - Race Numbers/Championship Pointscore), Paul Newby (Secretary)

Ex-officio – Geoff Williams (Webmaster), John Young (Newsletter Editor), Rick Marks (GSRA Group Sa Registrar)

Apologies – David Withers (Vice-President), Paul Sabine (Committee - GSRA Victoria Registrar), Peter Hall (GSRA South Aust Registrar), Manuel Pena (GSRA Queensland Registrar), Bruce Richards (CAMS Historic Commission Group S Portfolio Manager), Geoff Morse (HSRCA Group S Registrar)

Minutes of Meeting of 10 May 2007

Accepted as true record Moved Colin Wilson-Brown, seconded Paul Newby

Minutes of Extraordinary Meeting of 25 June 2007

Accepted as true record Moved Paul Newby, seconded Andre Breit

Business Arising from Minutes

None – all “business arising” items listed in agenda

President’s Report – Brian Weston

Apart from matters specifically addressed in the agenda, the President’s Reports from S_CAR_GO editions 9, 10 and 11 plus President’s Email Updates dated 25 Jun, 12 Jul, 30 Jul (Aug), 10 Sep, 11 Sep, and 20 Sep, mainly address issues relevant to individual race meetings.

Membership summary – member number 125 issued, plus 4 associate members. There are six retired members: Bradley Morse, Spencer Martin, Wes Dayton, Howard Fletcher, Cameron Sabine and Bob Wootton.

Membership for 2007 is therefore 119. Eight members are already paid up for 2008. The 6 “retired” GSRA membership numbers are 30, 32, 47, 51, 55 and 60.

President’s Report accepted Moved Colin Wilson-Brown, seconded Geoff Williams

Treasurer’s Report – Andre Breit

The Treasurer outlined the financial situation with the bank balance standing at $3,980.29. With 2008 subscriptions imminent, the GSRA financial situation was adequate to cover the current 2008 budget commitments of $2,162.00

Treasurer’s Report accepted Moved Colin Wilson-Brown, seconded Geoff Williams

The committee discussed GSRA subscription fees for 2008 and recommended that fees remain at $30 for a full member and $10 for an associate member.

Carried Moved Colin Wilson-Brown, seconded Geoff Williams

The Treasurer recommended the reimbursement of up to $200.00, to John Young to cover outstanding expenses relating to the production of the GSRA Newsletter, S_CAR_GO.

Carried Moved Colin Wilson-Brown, seconded Geoff Williams

Historic Commission approves Group T – Brian Weston

Update – GSRA letter re Group T (Sh) sent to Historic Commission as agreed by committee.

Subsequently, the Historic Commission at its meeting of 6/7 September 2007 approved the introduction of Group T for production sports cars with a racing history, although there is still doubt as to the details of the Group T regulations, which the GSRA understands will require a car to be granted a C of D.

The committee agreed to monitor the development of the Group T regulations to ensure that Group S activities were not undermined in any way.

Sec note: The GSRA President subsequently expressed by telephone these GSRA concerns to the Chairman of the Historic Commission Paul Hamilton and to Graham Hoinville at CAMS.

Review of Historic Commission Decisions at its 6/7 November meeting – Brian Weston

There have been some changes in personnel on the Historic Commission.

There have also been a number of significant decisions made regarding historic racing. Members are encouraged to read the minutes of the meeting on the CAMS Historic Commission website.

Group S Tyre Update – Brian Weston

Technical Bulletin B07/090 dated 1 October 2007 now applies.

The President advised that email responses for/against the inclusion of the Dunlop D84J tyre stood at about “five for” and “five against”. The committee agreed to place the question on a watching basis pending the emergence of a majority view.

Noting the recent addition of the Hoosier Speedster 185/65R15 inch tyres to the approved tyre list, the committee also agreed to monitor the availability of 15 inch tyres for Group Sa.

GSRA Reserved Race Numbers Policy – Colin Wilson-Brown

Colin Wilson-Brown provided an update on the GSRA Reserved Race Numbers lists for both NSW and Victoria.

The committee discussed the continued presence of non-GSRA members on the Reserved Race Numbers lists. The committee discussed the policy for 2008 and specifically, why non-GSRA members should continue to be listed and so benefit from the (voluntary) work of GSRA officials?

After discussion, the committee agreed that the GSRA would continue to provide reserved race numbers to non-GSRA members. The committee noted that having non-GSRA members negotiate numbers with individual promoters would only cause confusion with promoters and could deprive GSRA members of access to their GSRA Reserved Race Number.

So despite concern about non-GSRA members benefiting from the work of the GSRA, the committee agreed that non-GSRA members would continue to be allocated a GSRA number on the Reserved Race Numbers lists provided that they raced regularly and in accordance with the house rules for the allocation of a reserved race number.

Update of 2007 GSRA Catalina Cup and Goldfields’ Cup – Colin Wilson-Brown

Some running changes to the GSRA “house rules” had been necessary to accommodate the differing race structure of some 2007 race meetings. These changes had been decided by Brian Weston, Colin Wilson-Brown and Phil Baskett, and communicated to members prior to the running of each race meeting.

Points up to and including the FoSC at Wakefield Park have been calculated by Colin Wilson-Brown and Phil Baskett; results are posted on the website.

The committee noted the improved presentation of the pointscore tables and passed a vote of thanks to Phil Baskett for his work in improving the pointscore presentation.

Review of 2008 GSRA Catalina Cup and Goldfields’ Cup – Colin Wilson-Brown

The committee discussed the format and principles for both competitions for 2008. Matters discussed included:

Should each competition be more “single-state” focussed?
Should the makeup of the two Cups be reviewed to create an increased incentive for travel in both competitions?
What 2008 meetings should comprise the endorsed home and away meetings?
Does the 2007 points awarded/per/race table need review?
What should be done with non-GSRA members for 2008?

urther matters for 2008 included the status of Bathurst; the status of the SA Easter meeting; the status of the HSRCA Ken Ward memorial (co-driver) meeting: and the Queensland meeting.

The committee decided that these matters should be examined by a sub-committee (Brian Weston, Colin Wilson-Brown and Phil Baskett), and that Queensland Registrar Manuel Pena should advise on which Queensland meeting should be the endorsed GSRA meeting.

Debrief on Group S Program at 7/8 July FoSC Oran Park GP

The committee debriefed this meeting during which only two dedicated Group S races for the “first 38” Group S entrants were conducted. This generated some adverse member feedback which was the subject of post meeting discussion with FoSC. A more satisfactory program was discussed for FoSC Wakefield Park.

Debrief on Group S Program at 11/12 August Morgan Park

The committee debriefed this meeting which included a four race Group S program conducted by the HRCC. This meeting was well attended and there are prospects for a further increased level of Group S attendance in 2008.

Debrief on Group S Program at 15/16 Sep HSRCA Eastern Creek

The committee debriefed this meeting which comprised the “standard” HSRCA program. Only a disappointing 27 Sb and Sc cars fronted for qualifying while the 12 Sa cars were programmed with other classes.

Debrief on Group S Program at 13/14 Oct Winton AHMF

The committee debriefed this meeting which included a four race Group S program conducted by Winton, but poorly supported by Group S (barely 20 starters). Race four was the GSRA Handicap started from pit lane.

Debrief on Group S Program at 20/21 Oct FoSC Wakefield Park

The committee debriefed the well attended FoSC WP meeting with an excellent three race Group S program plus two supporting races. Group S cars were pleasingly not programmed with marque sports cars. The GSRA committee agreed the despatch of a congratulatory letter to FoSC.

Group S Eligibility Issues – Brian Weston

The committee discussed the attendance of Historic Commission technical commissioners at Sandown national historic meeting and noted Bruce Richards (Historic Commission Group S Portfolio Manager and Technical Commissioner) request for advice on proposals that might contribute to a reduction of costs in Group S racing.

The committee also discussed the status of the issue of a Group S logbook for the BMW 3.0 CSL.

CAMS Affiliation Matters – Paul Newby

GSRA CAMS delegate Paul Newby advised that GSRA affiliation with CAMS has been resolved and agreed, without the need to amend the GSRA Constitution.

Edition 12 of S_CAR_GO – John Young

John Young requested contributions from members for edition 12 of S_CAR_GO.

Webmaster - Geoff Williams

The webmaster provided an update on the website. The committee agreed that the inclusion of video from Alex Webster had improved the site although there was a need for more members to provide gallery photos of their Group S cars.

The committee thanked Geoff Williams for his work as webmaster for 2007.

GSRA Accommodation/Social

The committee noted the lack of support for the Group S Trappers dinner, largely due to both HSRCA and FoSC programming social evenings at the Wakefield Park track. In view of the attendance of GSRA members at the Wakefield Park functions, the committee saw little point in pushing the Group S dinners at Trappers.

The committee noted that Brian Weston had discussed AHMF Group S accommodation issues with Mrs Harvee King.

Brian Weston was now the point of contact for AHMF Group S accommodation at the Executive Hideaway, Benalla.

GSRA Social “Drinks in Marquee” at Phillip Island 2008

The committee requested Brian Weston to liaise with Paul Sabine regarding a drinks-in-marquee function at Phillip Island.

Proposed - the allocation of $250 for a GSRA drinks-in-marquee function at the 2008 Phillip Island meeting.

Carried Moved Rick Marks, seconded Colin Wilson-Brown

GSRA End of Season Functions

The committee discussed end of 2007 functions in (around) February 2008.

Functions were agreed for both NSW and Victoria, provided volunteers could be found to organise the sponsors and functions.

The functions would be self funding from a combination of sponsorship and dinner fees.

For the NSW function, the Epping Club was assessed as suitable although John Pucak’s Moonshadow Grill was also a possibility.

A NSW organiser was required; although Rick Marks agreed to undertake the raffles, Andre Breit the budgeting and Geoff Williams the trophies (mounted photographs).

Brian Weston was to discuss a possible Victorian function with Paul Sabine.

GSRA AGM – Brian Weston

The committee noted the need to conduct an AGM within six months of the expiration of the GSRA financial year.

The committee noted the requirement for 14 days notice of meeting and that the agenda was to confirm minutes; to receive reports; to elect office bearers and committee persons; and to approve a statement iaw section 26 (6) of the Act.

The committee called for nominations for office bearers and committee persons. Two members needed to nominate and the consent of a member was required – the nomination was to be tabled 7 days before the AGM.

Miscellaneous Reports and Other Business

No other business.

Close

The President thanked members for their attendance; thanked David Withers in his absence, for the use of the Travelplan meeting room and his hospitality; and closed the meeting at 8.32 pm.

Brian Weston Paul Newby

President Secretary

Committee Meeting - Wednesday 11th April 2007

Venue

Email - meeting opened midday Tuesday 3 April – closed midnight Wednesday 11 April

Participants

Committee – Brian Weston (President), David Withers (Vice-President), Andre Breit (Treasurer), Paul Sabine (Committee - GSRA Victoria Registrar), Colin Wilson-Brown (Committee - Race Numbers/Championship Pointscore). Apologies - Paul Newby (Secretary)

For information and Advice

Ex-officio – Geoff Williams (Webmaster), John Young (Newsletter Editor), Rick Marks (GSRA Group Sa Registrar), Peter Hall (GSRA South Aust Registrar), Manuel Pena (GSRA Queensland Registrar)

Invited – Geoff Morse (HSRCA Group S Registrar), Bruce Richards (CAMS Historic Commission Group S Portfolio Manager)

Minutes of Previous Meeting

Held over for GSRA Committee in-person meeting

President’s Report

See attached President’s Report – for committee comment and subsequent publishing in S_CAR_GO

Membership summary – member number 114 issued, plus 3 associate members

2 members resigned – Bradley Morse and Cameron Sabine

1 member transferred to associate membership - Spencer Martin

7 final notices issued - Dayton, Ealand, Fletcher, Ingham, Rowland, Smith, Spud Spruyt, and Wootton

Current 2007 membership is 104 financial and 8 unfinancial – to be resolved at next committee meeting. “Thrown up” membership numbers to be resolved at next committee meeting.

Appointment of ex-officio GSRA Queensland Registrar

The increasing number of Qld based GSRA members and the advent of two historic racing meetings at Morgan Park warrant the appointment of a Qld state based GSRA Registrar.

Duties are: to act as a point of contact between the committee and Qld GSRA members, and act as adviser to the GSRA committee on Qld Group S issues

Manuel Pena was nominated as the GSRA Qld Registrar – (1968 Sb Alfa Romeo GTV 1750). Manuel has accepted the nomination - proposed Colin Wilson-Brown, seconded Brian Weston

2007 GSRA Pointscore Implementation – Catalina Cup and Goldfields’ Cup Update

Colin Wilson-Brown has calculated the points from the MG Racing Oran Park South and Phillip Island meetings.

Phil Baskett – (1977 Sc Alfa Romeo GTV – Vic) has volunteered to assist Colin in checking the results and devising a user friendly and easily understood spreadsheet. Phil has made a major contribution in improving the presentation of the pointscore and results will be posted on the website shortly.

Report on Phillip Island Race Meeting Debrief – Brian Weston

GSRA President and VHRR President discussed the Group S participation at Phillip Island.

The committee agreed the letter to the VHRR - it documents the issues discussed by Brian Weston and Ian Tate.

Letter despatched to VHRR with information copy to VHRR Committee member Michael Byrne.

Group S Eligibility Issues – Brian Weston

Bruce Richards (Qld) a Technical Commissioner on the Historic Commission is the new Group S Portfolio Manager.

Bruce has been involved in the difficult Group N eligibility issues of the last three years – he hopes that any eligibility issues that arise in Group S can be dealt with, without resorting to the “blunt axe” approach that was employed in Group N. After discussion with Brian Weston, the three attached notices have been drafted for the attention of GSRA members. The notices give early notice of issues that Bruce observed at Philip Island and which may need addressing.

The committee cleared the notices for posting on the website.

Sub Committee on MG Racing Program for Group S – Update

The GSRA sub-committee on Group S participation in MG Racing meetings (Chair - Colin Wilson-Brown, David Withers and Geoff Williams) continues to meet with MG Racing over the development of the MG Racing Winter FoSC meeting.

Update on HSRCA 25 Lap Race with Co-driver – Brian Weston

Brian Weston and Peter Addison continue to liaise over the HSRCA 25 lap race with co-driver. The results of the GSRA member questionnaire have been posted on the GSRA website

Purchase of GSRA Decals

The purchase of 250 GSRA decals at a cost of up to $340.00 by Geoff Williams is approved – proposed Brian Weston, seconded Geoff Williams.

Next Edition of S_CAR_GO – John Young

Contributions from members for the next S_CAR_GO are urgently requested to bolster the President’s Report and the three eligibility notices

Close

Extraordinary Committee Meeting closed at midnight Wednesday 11 April

Brian Weston Paul Newby

President Secretary

Committee Meeting - Thursday 1 February 2007

Venue

Travelplan meeting room - 118 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag

Quorum of at least three present – meeting convened at 6.00 pm

Attendees

Committee – Brian Weston (President), David Withers (Vice-President), Paul Newby (Secretary), Andre Breit (Treasurer) and Colin Wilson-Brown (Committee - Race Number Registrar)

Ex-officio – Rick Marks (GSRA Group Sa Registrar) and Geoff Williams (Webmaster)

Apologies – Paul Sabine (Committee – Victoria Registrar), Peter Hall (GSRA South Aust Registrar), John Young (Newsletter Editor), Brett Morse (Championship Pointscore) and Geoff Morse (HSRCA Group S Registrar)

Minutes of Meeting of 15 November 2006

Accepted as true record Moved Colin Wilson-Brown, seconded Rick Marks

Minutes of Extraordinary Meeting of 19 December 2006 – Submission to HSRCA re 25 lap race

Accepted as true record Moved Rick Marks, seconded Colin Wilson-Brown

Business Arising from Minutes

None – all “business arising” items listed in agenda

President’s Report

Report as outlined in S_CAR_GO Edition 6 and Email Update to members dated 15 January 2006

Matters arising from President’s Report

Membership summary – member number 108 issued plus three associate members

2007 renewals outstanding - 36

Discussion on re-allocation of individual GSRA Member Numbers surrendered by unfinancial members – decision: further allocation of surrendered numbers to be determined by Committee

Report accepted Moved Andre Breit, seconded David Withers

Treasurer’s Report

Ratification of expenditure to:

Webmaster - $118.00 website expenses

President - $100.00 postage expenses

Report accepted Moved Rick Marks, seconded David Withers

Consideration of GSRA ex-officio Appointments – Brian Weston

Nominations - Rick Marks (GSRA Group Sa Registrar), John Young (Newsletter Editor), Geoff Williams (Webmaster), Peter Hall (GSRA South Aust Registrar), Colin Wilson-Brown (Race Numbers Registrar) and Paul Sabine (Victoria Registrar)

Nominations accepted Moved Brian Weston, seconded Andre Breit

Vote of thanks to Brett Morse passed for his service as 2006 Championship Pointscore

Secretarial Note – thank you email subsequently despatched to Brett by President GSRA

2007 GSRA Pointscore – Catalina Cup and Goldfields Cup

Nomination of Colin Wilson-Brown for ex-officio GSRA Championship Pointscore

Nomination accepted Moved Brian Weston, seconded Paul Newby

New pointscore arrangements advised to VHRR by letter in October and to HSRCA on 1 Dec 06

Committee discussed final clearance of rules for Catalina Cup and Goldfields Cup – Brian Weston to incorporate some agreed clarifications and pass to Colin Wilson-Brown - Colin to pass to Webmaster for posting

Secretarial Note – Actions complete; rules posted on website; Colin Wilson-Brown working pointscore results from MG Racing OPS meeting. 2006 pointscore result to be retained on website for archival purposes until further decided

GSRA Presentation Dinner – Rick Marks

Update and discussion on format for dinner at Epping Club 3 Feb 07

Decision to include a raffle during the evening to recoup unanticipated expenses associated with pre-dinner drinks - Possible function in Melbourne outstanding (Paul Sabine)

Thank you letters to sponsors (Classic Connection, Peninsula SC, Travelplan and neXos)

Vote of thanks to Rick Marks and Andre Breit

Secretarial Note – Actions complete and thanks to Rick Marks and Andre Breit

Sub Committee on Group S Program at MG Racing Meetings – Colin Wilson-Brown

Correspondence in 27Nov06; correspondence out 4Dec06, recommending GSRA sub-committee to develop a mutually agreed Group s race program with MG Racing

GSRA sub-committee reports that MG Racing meeting at OPS will include three dedicated Group S races

Thanks to MG Racing and to Colin Wilson-Brown, David Withers and Geoff Williams for developing a mutually agreed Group S race program for MG Racing meetings

Group S Driving Standards – Brian Weston

Submission received from a member on Group S driving standards

Discussion on submission

Review of 2006 Group S racing incidents

Discussion of options, including a Code of Conduct committee

How would such a committee work and who would be on it?

Discussion of CAMS procedures and responsibilities for resolving race incident matters

Action – Brian Weston to draft email and after clearance by committee, to circulate it to all members before the MG Racing meeting at OPS

Secretarial Note – GSRA Update agreed by committee and circulated by President by email to all GSRA members on 14 February

Historic Commission Matters – Brian Weston

Historic Commission has appointed a new Group S Portfolio Manager – Bruce Richards (Qld) to succeed Peter Hall (SA)

Outstanding Group Sh matters - liaison with Tony Caldersmith required – possible appointment of GSRA sub-committee to identity specific Group Sh cars

Historic Commission likely to reject proposal for breakerless ignition

Action - Brian Weston to introduce Bruce Richards to GSRA

Action - Brian Weston to liaise with Tony Caldersmith re outstanding Group Sh issues

Progress with CAMS Affiliation – Paul Newby

Proceeding as previously agreed, but CAMS NSW office has required GSRA to introduce an additional clause into the GSRA constitution

After discussion, committee agreed that the additional clause is not necessary and a diversion of the committee’s scarce resources

Committee agreed that Paul Newby submit constitution as is to CAMS

Action - Paul Newby submit GSRA constitution as is, and affiliation application, to CAMS

Eligibility of BMW 3.0 CSL – Geoff Williams

Committee considered letter from Peter McNamara seeking support of GSRA in gaining approval of BWM 3.0 CSL for Group Sc

Committee considered member input

While sympathetic, the committee agreed it did not have the expertise to consider all the possible precedents that mighty flow from endorsing Peter’s application

However, Committee agreed to approach Chair of HEC to reconsider all aspects of Peter’s application in the light of the material submitted to the GSRA

Draft letter approved by committee for despatch

Secretarial Note – Letter despatched to Peter McNamara with info copy to Chair HEC

Update on HSRCA 25 Lap Race with Co-driver

Rick Marks outlined HSRCA proposal for 25 lap race to now be handicap

Previously agreed GSRA position discussed

Committee agreed to request Geoff Morse to reiterate GSRA position and to clarify rules

Committee agreed that HSRCA be requested to provide three Group S races for those who do not wish to compete in the 25 lap race with co-driver

Possible GSRA Racing Roundel – Brian Weston

Discussion of proposal by Richard Batchelor re GSRA Racing Roundel

Despite agreeing that the proposal had some considerable merit, the committee agreed that HEC would be unlikely to support the proposal

Brian Weston to thank Richard Batchelor for his proposal and advise of the committee’s decision

Secretarial Note – Richard Batchelor advised of decision by email

Miscellaneous Reports

GSRA Race Number Registrar – Colin Wilson-Brown

GSRA Webmaster - Geoff Williams

Other Business - Group S Tyre Issues

New approval process outlined

Listing of Hoosier Speedster 185/65R15 at Mar/Apr HC meeting likely

Discussion of difficulty of obtaining 60 series race tyres in the large rim sizes

David Withers to head GSRA sub-committee re Porsche related tyre supply issues

Close

Meeting closed at 8.40 pm – vote of thanks to David Withers and Travelplan for their hospitality

Brian Weston Paul Newby

President Secretary

Extraordinary Committee Meeting - Tuesday 19 December 2006

Venue

Email - meeting opened Tuesday 19 December - closed midday Thursday 21 December

Participants

Committee – Brian Weston (President), David Withers (Vice-President), Paul Newby (Secretary), Andre Breit (Treasurer), Paul Sabine (Committee/VIC Registrar), Colin Wilson-Brown (Committee)

For information and Advice

Ex-officio – Brett Morse (Championship Pointscore), Geoff Williams (Webmaster), John Young (Newsletter Editor), Rick Marks (Group Sa Registrar), Peter Hall (South Aust Registrar)

Invited – Geoff Morse (HSRCA Group S Registrar)

Response to the HSRCA re Proposal for a 25 Lap Race at EC with Co-driver

On 19 Dec 06 the committee considered a response for Geoff Morse (HSRCA Group S Registrar) to carry to the HSRCA re the 25 lap race with co-driver proposal.

In coming to a decision, the committee noted the response from members to the GSRA questionnaire about the race and took into account that in arriving at decisions the GSRA Constitution states that our decision-making while reflecting the majority view of members, should also take steps to accommodate the minority.

The response from the questionnaire at 19 Dec 06, was as follows:

57 members (from 98) replied

21 preferred Solo

27 preferred Co-driver

9 did not care (a late response boosted co-driver to 28 and total responses to 58)

While there is a 28/21 majority for co-driver, in accordance with our constitution, the GSRA should also seek to accommodate the substantial minority of 21 preferring solo.

One logical solution is to recommend that the HSRCA run a 25 lap race with co-driver, and a 20 lap race solo, in alternating years.

A second option is to let solo drivers enter, pit in accordance with the pit window, get out, walk around the car (several times?), get in and continue.

If the HSRCA refuse to accept either recommendation, the GSRA asks:

Firstly, what the HSRCA is going to offer Group S competitors who wish to compete in the meeting, but who for quite valid reasons want to run the 25 lap race solo. (Note that it is a GSRA pointscore meeting, but not the 25 lap race).

Secondly, in view of all the spin about “sharing cars” the GSRA seeks clarification why the HSRCA has allowed mid race swapping of cars by drivers, which is clearly not in accordance with the stated concept of the race.

Members are entitled to know the answers to both these questions before entering the meeting.

Close

The Extraordinary Committee Meeting was closed at midday Thursday 21 December

Brian Weston Paul Newby

President Secretary

Minutes of Committee Meeting - Wednesday 15 November 2006

Venue

Travelplan meeting room - 118 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag

Quorum of three present – meeting convened at 6.00 pm

Attendees

Committee – Brian Weston (President), David Withers (Vice-President), Paul Newby (Secretary)

Ex-officio –Rick Marks (GSRA Group Sa Registrar) and Geoff Williams (Webmaster)

Apologies – Andre Breit (Treasurer), Colin Wilson-Brown (Committee), Paul Sabine (Committee – Victoria Registrar), Peter Hall (GSRA South Aust Registrar), John Young (Newsletter Editor) Brett Morse (Championship Pointscore) and Geoff Morse (HSRCA Group S Registrar)

Minutes of Meeting of 10 August 2006

Accepted as true record Moved Rick Marks, seconded Geoff Williams

Minutes of Extraordinary Meetings of 4 November 2006 - Scheduling of GSRA AGM

Accepted as true record Moved David Withers, seconded Paul Newby

Business Arising from Minutes

Deferred as listed in agenda

President’s Report

Report as outlined in S_CAR_GO Edition 5 and email update to members

Debrief on Winton AHMF

Debrief on MG Racing at Wakefield Park

Update on Sandown including discussions with Ian Tate, Sandra Caffin and John Caffin

Update on HSRCA Tasman including discussions with Peter Addison and Noel Bryen

Report accepted Moved Geoff Williams, seconded David Withers

Treasurer’s Report

Financial statement wef 31 October 2006, tabled in absentia

Reflected tight financial management with a bank balance $1,959.60

Budget for 2007 presented

Includes allowance for CAMS affiliation and no increase in 2007 membership fee

Proposed expensing of GSRA decals

Report accepted Moved Geoff Williams, seconded David Withers

GSRA Membership

Membership - 97 full members plus two associate members

Renewals for 2007 commenced

Action – Paul Newby and Andre Breit to take 2007 membership fees at HSRCA Tasman

GSRA Race Numbers Registrar Report

GSRA Race Numbers Register for NSW and VIC now operational

Possible extension of Numbers Register to South Australia outstanding

Championship Pointscore 2006 and 2007

2006 Pointscore - after discussion, first three races of HSRCA Tasman meeting designated as GSRA Pointscore

2007 Pointscore - implementation of 2007 Victorian championship to be resolved - name?

VHRR advised of 2007 GSRA class divisions – HSRCA to be advised after Tasman meeting

Moved David Withers, seconded Paul Newby that iaw with the spirit of the discussion to include all HSRCA meetings for 2007, that the 2007 rules to be amended from three HSRCA meetings to four HSRCA meetings. Secretary’s Note: The President subsequently requested that this decision not be actioned pending further consideration by the GSRA Committee – this means that the 2007 pointscore will include only the three HSRCA two-day meetings.

Action – Rick Marks and Brett Morse to sort the 2007 Catalina Cup spreadsheet - Geoff Williams to promulgate

Webmaster - Geoff Williams

Members to be encouraged to update the GSRA website gallery

GSRA Accommodation/social

After discussion David Withers will continue to block book accommodation at Trappers, but due to lack of member support for the dinner at Trappers, no further Saturday dinners will be booked

Sub Committee on MG Racing Program for Group S

The committee discussed the mixing of Group S with other classes at MG Racing meetings and the frequency of inappropriate mixing of classes especially 2B and 2F, and sometimes Group N. After discussion and iaw the results of the 2006 members’ questionnaire, the GSRA will continue to seek an increase in Group S races from two races to three.

Action - the GSRA sub-committee of Geoff Williams, Colin Wilson-Brown and David Withers to continue to liaise with MG Racing.

Action – Brian Weston to update GSRA member poll re desired number of Group S events at MG Racing

Historic Commission Matters

Topical issues remain: GSRA Report to Historic Commission, progress with breakerless ignition, Group S tyre list and compliance, and the increasing difficulty of obtaining 60 series race tyres in the large rim sizes

Action - Brian Weston to liaise with Tony Caldersmith re outstanding Group Sh issues

CAMS Affiliation and GSRA Membership fees for 2007

GSRA discussed affiliating with CAMS in 2007 – it must be done through NSW office and involves an annual fee of about $460

GSRA agreed to affiliate with CAMS Moved Geoff Williams, seconded Paul Newby

GSRA Presentation Dinner - Saturday 3 Feb 07

Rick Marks volunteered to continue to progress – venue options discussed - need to be decide

Notwithstanding the support of sponsors the GSRA needed to budget $450 to augment funding

Moved David Withers, seconded Paul Newby

The committee gratefully accepted the sponsor support (initially Travelplan, Richardson & Wrench, ITX, All Marques, Peninsula Sports Cars) and acknowledged their contribution to the GSRA

The committee thanked Rick Marks for his efforts in organising the dinner

Other Business

The committee discussed arrangements for the conduct of the GSRA AGM by email

Brian Weston tabled the draft 2006 Annual President’s Report intended for presentation to members at the AGM

Brian Weston and Paul Sabine will meet with several Victorian GSRA members in Melbourne on Thursday 14 December to discuss topical issues

Meeting closed at 8.30 pm – vote of thanks to David Withers and Travelplan for their hospitality

Brian Weston Paul Newby

President Secretary

Extraordinary Committee Meeting - 4th November 2006

Venue:

Email - meeting opened midday Wednesday 1 November - closed midnight Saturday 4 November

Participants

Committee – Brian Weston (President), David Withers (Vice-President), Paul Newby (Secretary), Andre Breit (Treasurer), Paul Sabine (Committee/VIC Registrar), Colin Wilson-Brown (Committee)

For information and Advice

Ex-officio – Brett Morse (Championship Pointscore), Geoff Williams (Webmaster), John Young (Newsletter Editor), Rick Marks (Group Sa Registrar), Peter Hall (SA Registrar)

Invited – Geoff Morse (HSRCA Group S Registrar)

The GSRA Annual Meeting and Agenda

Clause 29 of the GSRA Constitution requires that:

the GSRA conduct an Annual General Meeting (AGM),
14 days notice of the AGM be provided to members, and
the AGM agenda include the items listed in the GSRA Constitution.

The committee agreed that the GSRA conduct an AGM by email in accordance with clause 29 of the Constitution - the AGM to open at 8.00 am Monday 27 November and to close at midnight Sunday 3 December.

The committee agreed that the AGM agenda, in accordance with the Constitution, include:

Approval of Previous AGM Minutes – as this is the first AGM there are no minutes,
Approve reports by the President and Treasurer,
Elect four GSRA Office Bearers,
Elect two GSRA General Committee, and
Approve a Statement in accordance with Section 26(6) of the Associations Incorporation Act 1984.

Discussion

In discussion the committee noted that:

the President is to chair the meeting, and
the Secretary is to ensure members have 14 days notice.

Accordingly if the meeting is to open on 27 November, the notice must be issued by 8.00 am Monday 13 November.

Nominations for appointments must be made seven days in advance, duly nominated, seconded, and acknowledged by the nominee:

nominations must be received (by the Secretary) by 8.00 am Monday 20 November,
allowing the President to table the nominations by email on opening the meeting at 8.00 am Monday 27 November.

The committee noted that GSRA members without email should receive the agenda/nominations by snail mail.

The meeting is being held over the period including the HSRCA Tasman Race Meeting to facilitate closing any outstanding issues.

The Extraordinary Committee Meeting was closed at midnight Saturday 4 November

Brian Weston Paul Newby

President Secretary

Committee Meeting Thursday 10th August 2006

Venue and Opening - Travelplan meeting room - 118 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag - meeting convened at 6.00 pm.

Attendees

Committee – Brian Weston (President), David Withers (Vice-President), Paul Newby (Secretary), Andre Breit (Treasurer) and Colin Wilson-Brown (Committee)

Ex-officio –Rick Marks (GSRA Group Sa Registrar) and Geoff Williams (Webmaster)

Invited – Geoff Morse (HSRCA Group S Registrar)

Apologies – Paul Sabine (Committee – Victoria Registrar), Peter Hall (GSRA South Aust Registrar), John Young (Newsletter Editor) and Brett Morse (Championship Pointscore)

Minutes of Committee Meeting of 12 April 2006

Accepted as true record Moved Colin Wilson-Brown, seconded Andre Breit

Minutes of Extraordinary Meetings of 21 June 2006 - GSRA Committee/ex-officio Changes

Accepted as true record Moved David Withers, seconded Colin Wilson-Brown

Business Arising from Minutes

Deferred as listed individually in agenda

President’s Report

Report as outlined in S_CAR_GO Edition 4

Update on discussion with Peter Addison (Pres HSRCA) – HSRCA/GSRA matters, HSRCA “No Frills” meeting, MG Racing OPGP meeting and HSRCA Tasman meeting.

HSRCA advised all Sb cars eligible for Sunday racing, but advised that Friday/Saturday race format may not be comply with GSRA pointscore requirements.

Update on discussion with Sandra Caffin (event secretary Sandown) Group S program, scope for same driver cross entries, GSRA race numbers.

Update on discussion with Winton organisers – Group S program, garaging, GSRA race numbers in Victoria.

HSRCA Wakefield Park – advised of lack of undercover car shelter.

Update with Tony Caldersmith – Group S tyres, especially Sa – trying to avoid interim solution – more investigation to be done – to be followed up at HC meeting.

Actions

Brian Weston to draft GSRA Report to Historic Commission.

Peter Hall to attend September Historic Commission Meeting and present GSRA Report.

Geoff Morse to monitor HSRCA Tasman race meeting development and advise.

Brian Weston to follow up Group S tyre issues, especially Sa, with Tony Caldersmith.

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer’s report - 89 paid up members plus one associate member – nil ratification of expenditures – bank balance $1808.47

Six more memberships to be processed taking GSRA membership total to 95

GSRA Race Numbers Registrar Report

GSRA Race Numbers Register divided into two parts – house rules refined – promulgated on website.

Possible extension of Group S Race Numbers Register to South Australia (Colin to liaise with Rodney Gibb) - vote of thanks to Colin Wilson-Brown.

2006 Championship Pointscore Report

Promulgation of MG Racing and Historic Queensland results on website – vote of thanks to Brett

Webmaster Report

Discussion on website development – members are invited to offer feedback and suggestions - vote of thanks to webmaster Geoff

GSRA Accommodation/social

Update on Wakefield accommodation – David Withers to clarify with Trappers Goulburn re accommodation reservations for coming HSRCA and MGRacing events at Wakefield Park

GSRA will continue practice of block booking accommodation for GSRA members but will not act as accommodation middleman - vote of thanks to David

Newsletter Editor - John Young

Edition 4 published - feedback invited from members - vote of thanks to editor and contributors

Liaison with HSRCA

Update re HSRCA – Geoff Morse to continue to monitor

Proposed 2007 Group S Point Allocation Methodology

Proposed 2007 Group S Pointscore Rounds/Championship

Proposed 2007 Group S Classes

Consolidated 2007 proposal, as listed on website considered for decision.

Committee agreed introduction of sliding scale for race points, as recommended by sub committee and promulgated on website.

Committee agreed to retain Sa and Sb classes as is.

Committee agreed to change Sc classes: up to 2,000 cc aligns with Alfa Romeo and Alfetta, 2,000 cc to 2,600 cc aligns with D240Z/260Z, and above 2,600 cc for Porsche and V8’s.

After discussion committee agreed to modify 2007 pointscore rounds to include two pointscore elements based on NSW and Victoria respectively, but with an incentive to travel to at least one interstate event.

Committee agreed that NSW championship be named Catalina Cup. Paul Sabine to recommend name for Victorian championship.

Brian Weston to post consolidated 2007 pointscore paper on website and to advise HSRCA and VHRR of changes.

CAMS Affiliation and GSRA Membership fees for 2007

Committee agreed to retain annual subscription fee at $30 and agreed that members joining after 31 August 2006 be paid up until 31 Dec 2007.

GSRA to consider affiliating with CAMS in 2007 – it must be done through NSW office and involves an annual fee of about $460.

MG Racing Program for Group S

Discussion about MGRacing OPGP meeting – member concerns re the accident rate in the wet, and the practice of mixing Group S with other classes.

Committee agreed to reappoint the GSRA subcommittee to continue to liaise with MGRacing over GSRA support to future MGRacing events.

Committee agreed that MGRacing deserve GSRA support and GSRA still aims for three Group S races and progressive grids for Group S races.

Action – The GSRA sub-committee of Rick Marks, Colin Wilson-Brown and David Withers to continue to liaise with MGRacing.

GSRA Eligibility Issues

The Committee discussed the following:

Liaison with Greg King about Group S eligibility issues and processes;

Group S tyre list and compliance, especially Sa and the increasing difficulty of obtaining 60 series race tyres in the large rim sizes;

Hands device compatible winged seats – GSRA advice to Historic Commission;

The committee agreed on a breakerless ignition proposal for Group Sb/Sc and its extension to Sa but decided not to proceed with a proposal for front suspension tower bracing.

Vote of thanks to Louis Brittain for his investigative and research work on breakerless ignition.

GSRA Report to Historic Commission

Draft report agreed

Other Business

No other business

Meeting closed at 8.45 pm – vote of thanks to David Withers

Brian Weston Paul Newby

President Secretary

Committee Meeting Wednesday 12 April 2006

Group S Racing Association Inc, Committee Meeting, Wednesday 12 April 2006
Venue itX Building, Level 8, 15 Talavera Road, North Ryde. Meeting commenced at 6.25 pm

Attendees:
Committee – Brian Weston (President), David Withers (Vice-President), Paul Newby (Secretary), Andre Breit (Treasurer), Rick Marks (Committee), Colin Wilson-Brown (Committee), Ex-officio – Geoff Williams (Webmaster), John Young (Newsletter Editor), Invited – Paul Sabine (Member - Victoria)
Apologies - Brett Morse (Championship Pointscore), Geoff Morse (HSRCA Group S Registrar)

Minutes of Meeting of 17 January 2006
Accepted as true record but amended by the following: “Andre Breit – Acting Treasurer is authorised to open a bank account titled ‘Group S Racing Association Inc’. Acting Treasurer, Andre Breit is to be the primary operating signatory with secondary signatories being Brian Weston, Acting President and David Withers, Acting Vice President”
Proposed – Geoff Williams. Seconded - Rick Marks. Moved by committee

Minutes of Extraordinary Meetings of 14 March and 29 March 2006
ECM of 14 March re appointment of Pointscore Sub-Committee
ECM of 29 March re appointment of Sub-Committee to work with MG Racing – per attached letter
Both accepted as true record
Proposed - Rick Marks. Seconded - John Young. Moved by committee.

Business Arising from Minutes
GSRA bank account established and signatories arranged, vote of thanks to Andre
Ratification of expenditures – deferred to Treasurer’s Report
Group S Pointscore for 2007 – Discreet agenda item
Sub-Committee on racing program with MG Racing – Discreet agenda item
Group Sh discussion - Discreet agenda item
President’s Report
Welcome and congratulations to the committee and ex-officios on progress
Welcome to Paul Sabine
Report as posted in S_CAR_GO Edition 2
Results – member questionnaire, to be posted on website once compilation is complete
Proposed letter to VHRR re Phillip Island improvements and scrutineering difficulties, plus preference for fill-up progressive grids
Letter sent to MG Racing re excellent conduct of Oran Park South meeting and appointment of sub-committee to discuss remaining two MG racing meetings this year, an increase in Group S races from 2, and what to do when Sa/Sb/Sc exceeds track density
Proposed President’s Report be accepted – Geoff Williams. Seconded – Rick Marks. Moved by committee.

GSRA Membership in Victoria – Brian Weston and Paul Sabine
The desire to enhance the credibility of GSRA with an increased membership Two organisations both doing the one thing is a less effective solution
Outline of the expectations/Issues of Victorian based Group S participants by Paul Sabine – lack of promotion of Groups, small fields of Sa cars, lack of consistency in enforcement of eligibility, imposition of rules by outside authorities without consultation, lack of support for upgrades to Sa
cars such as braided brakelines, and period signage and numbers issues Future areas of work include expansion of GSRA race numbers scheme to minimise race number changes, perhaps a NSW based and a Vic based Pointscore (plus a grand slam pointscore), and the need to rationalise three different Group S class subdivisions (GSRA, HSRCA and VHRR) into one.
Proposed by Brian Weston to appoint a GSRA Victorian Registrar (ex-officio) if desired by Victorian membership accepted – Vic members to recommend a nomination. Seconded – Paul Newby. Moved by committee.

Treasurer’s Report - Andre
63 paid up GSRA members
Secretarial Note: 65 members at 21 April 06
Members’ funds at $1908.00 (63 by $30 plus $18 decal sales)
Ratification of expenditures:
- Geoff Williams, 250 GSRA decals - $332.20
- Geoff Williams, website expenditure - $108.00
- Michael Spruyt, 250 GSRA membership cards - $108.00
- John Young, newsletter costs to be advised
- Paul Newby, postage – $50.85
- Brian Weston, flowers for H King, postage members ($62.50 + $60) - $122.50
Total expenditure $721.35
Proposed Treasurers Report be accepted – Rick Marks. Seconded – Colin Wilson-Brown. Moved by committee.

GSRA Race Numbers Registrar - Colin
Progress report, especially with interstate implications – still work in progress, Colin to continue to work and report back
Rick Marks to investigate issue of three different Group S classes and how rationalisation of GSRA, HSRCA and VHRR systems might be achieved – Rick to report back Proposed that GSRA pursue a numbers system amenable to all members. Use Paul Sabine as a conduit in Victoria and that Colin Wilson-Brown report back to committee re developments – Brian Weston. Seconded - Andre Breit. Moved by committee
Proposed for Rick Marks to coordinate a unified Class System with HSRCA and VHRR – Brian Weston. Seconded – Colin Wilson-Brown. Moved by committee.

Championship Pointscore - Brett Morse (apologies)
Noted progress, and promulgation of 2006 results

Webmaster - Geoff Williams
Website progress, sponsorship, excellent feedback on website
Handover of Public Officer to Andre Breit effected

GSRA Accommodation/social - David Withers
Progress report and proposal on how to handle Wakefield accommodation – David to post proposal to Geoff for website listing. Proposed for David Withers to work with Geoff Williams and John Young regarding a booking form for both the website and the newsletter – Brian Weston. Seconded – Rick Marks. Moved by committee.

Newsletter Editor - John Young
Update, two editions promulgated – feedback
May issue next – President’s Report to Members and GSRA Questionnaire Analysis and Summary (Brian), reports from OPS and EC (all), Accom arrangements for WP (David), Marquee costs issue (Brian)

Liaison with HSRCA – Rick Marks
HSRCA reverses agreed policy on supply of anchored marquees
HSRCA programs “no frills” race day at WP on same date as MG Racing July meeting at OPGP – disadvantages those HSRCA members that race Group S
Both actions suggest that the HSRCA does not value its “Group S customers”

Proposed 2007 Group S Pointscore – David Withers
Report from David and sub-committee – agreed to post proposed pointscore system for 2007 (derived from Group N experience) on website for discussion with members – David to action

Sub Committee on MG Racing Program for Group S – Rick Marks
Sub Committee report from MG Racing somewhat surprising – would GSRA have endorsed all three 2006 MG Racing meetings as GSRA Pointscore meetings if GSRA had known we would only get a total of six Group S races? Rick and Brian to follow up – Secretarial Note: subsequent Weston/Nicholls/Jardine discussion ongoing

Group Sh Proposal – Brian Weston
GSRA member questionnaire guidance on Group Sh (60 sent out, 35 received back)
- 7 Sa responses, 4 yes, 2 no, 1 don’t care
- 20 Sb responses, 1 yes, 18 no, 1 don’t care
- 8 Sc responses, 1 yes, 6 no, 1 blank
Letter sent to CAMS Historic Commission – GSRA invited to attend HC – Weston/Hamilton telecom. GSRA discussion - Weston/Young delegated to rep GSRA Sunday 23 April

Follow on discussion on 15 inch tyre issue – Tony Caldersmith paper posted on website for members consultation

GSRA Eligibility Policy – Brian Weston
Discussion with Greg King – report on website
GSRA Policy agreed and on website

Other Business
Driver Behaviour - deferred
Possible Bathurst and extra Phillip Is races – Paul Newby to initially action
Votes of thanks to ITX and Rick Marks

Close
Meeting closed 8.25pm – post meeting dinner at the Ranch
Brian Weston Paul Newby
President Secretary

MINUTES - GSRA EXTRAORDINARY COMMITTEE MEETING - 29 MARCH 2006

Opening

Meeting convened at 1.00 pm 29 March 2006 – by email.

Participants: Brian Weston – President, David Withers – Vice President, Paul Newby – Secretary, Andre Breit – Treasurer, Rick Marks – Committee, and Colin Wilson-Brown – Committee and Race Numbers.

Invited Ex-officio Members: Geoff Williams – Webmaster, John Young – S CAR GO Editor, Brett Morse – Championship Pointscores, and Geoff Morse – HSRCA Group S Registrar.

Agenda

MG Racing has asked for GSRA advice on the future conduct of Group S racing at MG Racing meetings.

Propose that the GSRA Committee appoint a sub-committee of David Withers and Rick Marks to resolve with MG Racing the format of Group S races at the remaining 2006 MG Racing meetings.

The desired GSRA format is broadly along the lines outlined in the attached letter and has taken into account member responses to our questionnaire.

As background, MG Racing have a charter which requires them to provide races for MGs, conduct regularity events, provide an equal number of laps for all competitors and provide value for money. The GSRA requirements may at times conflict with this charter and for this reason the appointment of a GSRA sub-committee is recommended. The likely MG Racing delegates are Peter Whiten and Geoff Pike.

Decision

The GSRA Committee endorses the appointment of a sub-committee of Rick Marks and David Withers to resolve with MG Racing the format of the remaining two 2006 MG race meetings.

Actions

Sub Committee Rick and David – Bring forward the results of their consultation with MG Racing for consideration at the 12 April GSRA Committee meeting.

Secretary Paul – Record GSRA Extraordinary Minute in GSRA Minute Book. Pass copy of minute to webmaster.

Thank you all, meeting closed.

Brian Weston Paul Newby
President Secretary

GSRA EXTRAORDINARY COMMITTEE MEETING – 14 MARCH 2006

Meeting convened at 1.00 pm 14 March 2006 – by email.

Invited Ex-officio Members: Geoff Williams – Webmaster, John Young – S CAR GO Editor, Brett Morse – Championship Pointscores, and Geoff Morse – HSRCA Group S Registrar.

AGENDA

Following concern expressed about possible anomalies in the operation of the 2006 GROUP S CHAMPIONSHIP RULES, the GSRA Committee met to consider the recommendations of a Sub-Committee comprising David Withers, Rick Marks, Brett Morse and Colin Wilson-Brown which reviewed the operation of the 2006 RULES.

DECISION

The GSRA Committee decided that apart from some minor changes in expression aimed at clarifying the interpretation and operation of the 2006 GROUP S CHAMPIONSHIP RULES, the 2006 RULES will remain fundamentally as previously agreed and promulgated.

However, the GSRA Committee agreed the following revised form of expression:

“HOW POINTS ARE SCORED:

1.Points are awarded for each position in class ranging down from 20, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1. Competitors finishing outside these points will be awarded 1 point for finishing the race. A DNS or DNF will score zero points.

2.At a pointscoring round race meeting, every Group S race will be scored except as follows. If Sa, Sb and Sc categories have different numbers of scratch races at a meeting, the lower number of races will be scored for all Group S categories. Where a Group S category has more scratch races then another Group S category, the longer races will count towards the pointscore; and if 2 races are of the same length, the later race will score with the earlier race of the same length being discarded.

3.The 2006 Group S pointscore will be decided from a competitor’s best six pointscoring rounds out of a possible eight. The eight pointscoring rounds will be: 4 x HSRCA, 3 X MG RACING FoSC, plus the best interstate round. The best interstate round is to be scored from the Phillip Island Classic, Sandown Historic, Australian Historic Motor Festival (Winton), SA All Historic and Qld All Historic race meetings.”

The GSRA Committee noted that there was still scope to refine the operation of the pointscore further and requested that the Sub-Committee present at the next GSRA Committee meeting on 12 April 2006, a recommended pointscore format for possible introduction in 2007.

The GSRA Committee thanked David Withers and the Sub-Committee for their contributions.

ACTIONS

Vice President David – Bring forward a recommendation as to how the pointscore for 2007 should operate for consideration at the 12 April GSRA Committee meeting.

Secretary Paul – Record GSRA Extraordinary Minute in GSRA Minute Book. Pass copy of minute to webmaster.

Championship Pointscores Brett - Calculate 2006 pointscore to date, and pass copy to webmaster.

Webmaster Geoff – Replace “HOW POINTS ARE SCORED:” paragraphs 1 to 6 with new paragraphs 1 to 3. Post extraordinary committee meeting minute. Post 2006 calculated pointscore to date.

Thank you all, meeting closed.

Brian Weston Paul Newby

President Secretary

MEETING OF THE GSRA WORKING GROUP - 17 January 2006

By email – convened 1.00 pm 15 January 2006 to midnight 17 January 2006.

Acting Chairman – Brian Weston

Opening

Attendees – Andre Breit, Rick Marks, Paul Newby, Michael Spruyt, Brian Weston, Geoff Williams, Colin Wilson-Brown, David Withers and John Young.

Apologies – James Shelton.

Minutes of Meeting of 21 December 2005

Accepted as true record.

Business Arising from Minutes

Geoff Williams to purchase 250 GSRA decals at $330.

Michael Spruyt to purchase 250 GSRA colour membership cards at $99.

Brett Morse now managing GSRA Pointscore – 2006 Group S to be conducted over 4x HSRCA, 3 x MGCCSyd plus the best “away event”. Final 2006 Pointscore to be calculated from best 6 of 8 meetings – details on website.

Colin Wilson-Brown now GSRA Race Numbers Registrar – house rules approved – details on website.

Geoff Williams – Webmaster/Public Officer - website development proceeding – first sponsorship received from Peninsula Sports Cars.

David Withers – now GSRA accommodation/social dinner manager.

GSRA Constitution approved and on website.

GSRA Incorporation complete.

John Young plans to circulate draft of first Newsletter to WG by 18Jan06.

Liaison with HSRCA

Brian Weston updated Geoff Morse and Peter Addison by email on GSRA progress.

HSRCA March Meeting – Updated arrangements for “solo” Group S entrants on website – not entirely satisfactory but the GSRA has lacked time and leverage to achieve much more.

Membership Progress

50 paid up with effect close of meeting.

Membership monies total $1,500.

GSRA WG Report to Members and Conduct of Election

Draft report attached in Word document endorsed – key points follow:

Need a GSRA committee quickly as 2006 racing is about to crank up.

Report calls for nominations of office bearers/committee persons to Acting Chair by 28Jan06.

Returning Officer not required for calling and collation of nominations – only for conduct of poll.

Michael Spruyt to act as Election Returning Officer to conduct elections for positions with more than one nomination.

Elections to be no earlier than 6Feb06 - nominations need to be in seven days before vote taken.

Returning officer to declare poll.

Other Business

GSRA website to go live with unrestricted access.

Group S Newsletter (S_CAR_GO) to be used with website to call for nominations.

Vote of thanks to Geoff Williams and John Young for their excellent efforts with the website and S_CAR_GO respectively.

Meeting closed at midnight 17 January 2006.

Brian Weston

Acting Chairman

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