Motorsport
Our club has a strong history of competing and hosting motorsport events from grassroots levels, such as motorkhana and hill climbs, through to regularity and sprint events on the racetrack.
Read our guide, Getting started with Motorsport
Motorkhana
Motorkhana is a test of driving skill. The idea is to drive around a series of flags or cones in the correct order. It’s held on dirt/grass or bitumen/concrete. You compete against the clock and your car is placed in a class. There are driver categories as well. Most competitors would only use first gear and maybe reverse. Motorkhana has a standing start, and you have to stop at the finish.
Hillclimbs
A Hillclimb is a speed event, with a standing start and flying finish, and normally includes a hill. Hillclimbs are normally held on bitumen. You compete against the clock and the cars are placed in classes.
Sprints
Sprints are a speed event, held on a racetrack, airport, or closed road (they do hold a sprint meeting at Bathurst). Sprints can be either standing or flying/rolling start, with a flying finish. You are competing against the clock, but there may be other cars on the track at the same time. The cars are placed in classes, and the cars on track with you may or may not be in your class.
Regularity
Club members from TCCAV also compete in regularity races. A gentleman's form of racing, it's about choosing your lap time and then completing as many laps as possible within a second of that set time, rather than being the quickest car on the track. Events are held on permanent circuits with strict overtaking rules and generally last 6 or more hours. The competition consists of teams with several cars.
Motorsport event dates are regularly updated in the monthly newsletter as well as the TCCAV Facebook page
Motorsport & Technical FAQs
Safety requirements can vary slightly. Generally, you need closed shoes and a car in safe, sound mechanical condition. Helmets and fire-resistant clothing are usually not required for basic Motorkhanas but are for speed events like Sprints. Always refer to the Supplementary Regulations (Supp Regs) for the specific event.
Yes, most TCCAV events require at least a Motorsport Australia Speed Licence. This is a simple online application and test. Refer to the event Supp Regs for the exact license required.
The Supp Regs, which contain all event rules, safety, and entry requirements, are released alongside the event entry form on the TCCAV website events calendar.