Oakleigh Club News
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Dear Member,
Just a few announcement to be aware:
1. Transponders are compulsory - effective July 1, 2010
With Australian Karting set to make the next step in its electronic era on July 1, members are encouraged to purchase their transponders sooner rather than later.
As advised by the AKA last year, on July 1 it will be compulsory for all competitors to have a transponder fitted to their kart whilst competing – with no exceptions.
“The AKA sees transponder timing as the final step in our process to reform Karting through our Card (CMS) system and moves us into a new era in terms of the technology to be used in our sport,” said AKA National Treasurer Max Laybutt.
“With the licensing card system now active throughout Australia, adding transponders has ensured AKA members can take advantage of the most advanced system in Karting and focus on what we do best – racing!
“Transponders have already become a condition of entry for most major events during the early part of 2010 as the transition into a complete electronic has been rolled out.
“The use of transponders at race events sanctioned by the AKA across the country will become compulsory on July 1. This date is not changing, it is happening and karters should get in now to ensure they get their transponder at the discounted rate and are ready to race”
With the implementation of the compulsory transponders from July 1 host clubs will have the ability to provide direct and live timing to people at race meetings on your own laptop, post the results on the AKA website, and on Mylaps, the AMB Information site, as soon as the results are uploaded to the AKA Site they will also go to Mylaps.
Important: The July Club Day all drivers must have a transponder fitted to their kart. You will need to purchase your transponder directly from VKA. OGKRC will not be selling transponders – either new ones or the club set.
2. All Stars Round 3 on 17th – 18th July
If you are not racing this event, why not come down and watch some of what is sure to be great racing and maybe help out for an hour or so? Maybe in the canteen (so some of the lovely ladies in their can watch their kids/partners race) or with some tyre marking, flagging, etc. We’re not asking for a full day’s commitment – just an hour can really help make a difference.
Wayne
OGKRC President
