Nominate for the 84th Australian Speedcar Championship

NOMINATION INFORMATION:

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Per Rule 7.7.1, to qualify for nominating in the Australian Speedcar Championship meeting, all drivers must race at one Speedcar Australia Inc. sanctioned race meeting (attendance at a rain-out meeting included), in the current race season prior to the Australian Speedcar Championship Title (Australian Speedcar Championship meeting not included).

 

This requirement forms part of the nomination form and your response will be validated by local clubs. Entry is open to local and international competitors under the same rule. 

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IMPORTANT NOMINATION DATES:

• Regular Nominations Close – 11:59pm (AEDT/VIC) Sunday 1st February 2026

• Late Nominations incurring late fee of $100 - Nominations received anytime after 11:59pm (AEDT/VIC) Sunday 1st February 2026

• ROF Rule 7.7.3 Invoked - Nominations received anytime after 11:59pm (AEDT/VIC) Sunday 8th February 2026

(Rule 7.7.3 - Any car/driver not nominated by 11:59pm (AEDT/VIC) Sunday 8th February 2026 prior to the event will start the first 2 rounds of heats ROF). 
NOTE: late nominations under Rule 7.7.3 will only be accepted upon agreement with the Promoter where impacting programmed events.

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NOMINATION FEES

• Primary Car Nomination Fee: $150

• Spare Car Nomination Fee: $100 additional 

• Late Nomination Fee: $100 additional

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AUSTRALIAN SPEEDCAR CHAMPIONSHIP TOW MONEY

A total of $12,000 tow money has been allocated by Speedcars Australia for the Australian Speedcar Championship. This represents $2,400 allocation per state (excluding Victoria as hosts of the event). Tow money will be paid by Speedcars Australia to your nominated BSB & account number after the event along with prizemoney earned.

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INTERNATIONAL NOMINATIONS & RELATED RULES:

• 7.14.1  International drivers are required to obtain a Speedway Australia driver’s license prior to competing in Australia.

• 7.14.2  Visiting International cars must conform to all Speedcars Australia Inc. rules and specifications.

• 7.14.3  International drivers and Speedcars must be affiliated with Speedcars Australia Inc. before competing.

• 7.14.4  Any driver can qualify, in any Speedcars Australia Inc. sanctioned Speedcar in the Australian Speedcar Championship. 

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SPARE CAR RULES:

• 7.7.4  All spare cars must be nominated prior to the event as per the supplementary regulations. This forms part of the nomination form. Spare cars incur an additional $100 nom fee. 

• 7.14.5 No two (2) drivers can qualify in the same car.

• 7.14.6 If a driver uses a spare car in heat races, the driver will lose all points prior to changing Speedcars and can start in their starting positions in the remainder of the heats.

• 7.14.7 A driver having already qualified for a race or a Championship final may substitute another car, forfeiting all qualifying points and starting ROF. ​

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RACING RULES & REGULATIONS:

 

It is the responsibility of each participant (driver, pit crew member or official) to have a copy of, and be familiar with, all relevant rules and regulations, and by competing in any Speedcars Australia Inc. sanctioned race meeting, each participant is deemed to understand and has agreed to comply with and be bound by these rules. A copy of the SPEEDCARS AUSTRALIA Inc - RACING MANUAL can be downloaded by clicking HERE and the AUSTRALIAN SPEEDWAY RACING RULES can be downloaded HERE. 

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SCRUTINEERING:

Local cars must be registered, and international cars must undergo inspection. All nominated cars (including spare cars) must be scrutineered at the venue on Thursday 12th February 2026 between 11am-4pm. Competitors and owners are responsible for ensuring they are aware of and comply with the specifications defined in the Speedcars Australia Inc. Racing Manual and Australian Speedway Racing Rules.

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• 7.12.1 At the completion of all National Title events, the first four placed cars are to be checked for compliance with Speedcars Australia Inc. specifications. The top three cars must be tested for engine capacity.

• 7.12.2 Australian Speedcar Championship Scrutineering to be carried out by a Speedcars Australia appointed and accredited scrutineer in conjunction with the host club and is mandatory for all nominated Speedcars.

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Per Rule 3.1.1, Speedcars must be made available for inspection by Speedcars Australia Inc. or appointed officials at any event, including prescribed and random testing performed at scrutineer discretion.

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WEIGHING OF CARS:

All nominated cars (including spare cars) will be weighed during scrutineering at the venue on Thursday 12th February 2026. At minimum, the top four placed cars will also be weighed after the main event, and cars can also be called for random weighing at anytime during the two nights of competition. 

 

5.2.1 Failure to present to scales for weighing: If at the drivers meeting it is stated that you must attend the scales at any stage during the race meeting and you do not report direct to the scales as required:

a) After qualifying (time trials), you will be disqualified from that one event, lose your time / points and any prize money earned, and start rear most of field for the first two rounds of heats in the race meeting.

b) For all other events (defined as any race including but not limited to heats, pole shuffles, features, etc), you will be disqualified from that one event, losing any points and prize money earned.

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5.2.2 Tampering with vehicles prior to scales:

If your car has been found by officials to have been tampered with by adding weight post-race/time trials yet prior to weighing, you will be disqualified from the race meeting, losing any points and prize money earned.

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5.2.3 Failure to make weight:

If your car has been found by officials to be underweight:

a) After qualifying (time trials), you will be disqualified from that one event, lose your time / points and any prize money earned, and start rear most of field for the first two rounds of heats in the race meeting.

b) For all other events (defined as any race including but not limited to heats, pole shuffles, features, etc), you will be disqualified from that one event, losing any points and prize money earned.

5.2.4 If your car has been found by officials to be underweight twice in the one meeting, you will be disqualified for the meeting and lose all points and prize money earned.​

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DRIVERS BRIEFINGS:

Per rule 7.15.1 All drivers must attend drivers briefings on all racing nights for the Australian Speedcar Championship. Any driver not attending will incur a loss of 25 racing points per offence. A roll will be called at all briefings. Drivers may have one (1) crew member in attendance with them. 

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EVENT FORMAT:

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MANDATORY SCRUTINEERING:

Thursday, 12 February 2026 | 11:00am – 4:00pm

• 11am-4pm at Simpson Speedway Machinery Shed (BOTH car and apparel) - times will be allocated. 

• All nominated Speedcars (including spare cars) must be registered and must undergo tech inspection as per Rule 3.1.1.

 

CALCUTTA:​
Thursday, 12 February 2026 | 6:30pm – 11:30pm

• Pre purchased tickets are available on the VSDA website, no door sales will be accepted as this is a catered event. 

• Tickets are $50 per head, including meal & drinks available at the bar.

• Cocktail Attire (neatly presented race team apparel accepted)

• Drivers in attendance please be presentable & willing to participate in event introductions & interviews & heat draw participation.

• Night 1 Heat Draws will be drawn at the event.

 

NIGHT ONE / PRELIM:​​

Friday, 13 February 2026

• Mandatory Drivers Briefing (failure to attend will result in a 25 point deduction).

• Engine Starts & Grand Parade with flag representation from states and/or countries.

• Hotlaps in Heat groups.

• Two rounds of heats.

• Preliminary features A and B.

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NIGHT TWO / FEATURE:​​

Saturday, 14 February 2026

• Mandatory Drivers Briefing (failure to attend will result in a 25 point deduction).

• Engine Starts.

• Hotlaps in Heat groups.

• Final 2 rounds of heats.

• C-Main (as required). 15 laps (can be shortened to the same amount of laps as per cars starting in that race). Top 2 transfer.

• 8-car Pole Shuffle (each 2 laps; front row best of 3 runs)

• B-MAIN: 20 laps (can be shortened to the same amount of laps as per cars starting in that race). Top 4 transfer.

• A-MAIN: 40 lap final. 20 car format consisting of top 16 qualifiers on points and 4 transfers from the B Main, noting the following rules regarding extra starters:

1. Defending Champion should he/her fail to qualify can start from the rear of the A-Main at his/hers discretion per Rule 7.9.1.

2. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd reserves will come from positions 5, 6 and 7 in the B Main event and are permitted to wait on the dummy grid after the final field has entered the racetrack (sup reg version of Rule 7.9.2)

3. In the event of a qualified car failing to start or complete the first lap, due to accident or exclusion, and a complete re-start is necessary, the reserves at the Speedcars Australia Inc. Steward's direction shall start at the rear of the field, per Rule 7.9.3.

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PRIZEMONEY SCHEDULES:​​​

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