20th Anniversary
Speed Week - 2010
Lake Gairdner

8th - 12th March 2010

We welcome any new drivers and teams as well as spectators to partake in what is certainly a unique event in Australia.

01/03/2010 - Most of the people involved in the organization of the 2010 Speed Week will be leaving around Wednesday 3rd March. If you don't have your entry in now, it's definitely too late to mail anything and please don't try to fax or email your entry. Entries will be accepted at the lake from Saturday onwards, but there is a late entry fee.
Likewise I won't be accepting any more job nominations after Monday night, come and see me at the entries tent or Race Control (Animal's Bus). There are still a number of jobs available especially early or later in the week.
This is the last update of the entry list below.
Then that will basically be it until we get back around the 14-15th March.
We are going to try and do updates during the week but can't guarantee anything. Anyone who has been will understand the difficulty with communications. Watch the forum for any news

RACING RULES

The DLRA has its own rulebook (download here), this book contains operating procedures, competition requirements, engine class breaks, technical requirements and classes. It was based on the rule book of the Southern California Timing Association and now includes several uniquely Australian rules and classes. Hard copies can be supplied by contacting our Chief Steward. There is information on vehicle styles and classes and engine displacements breaks on this site.

OPERATIONAL PLAN

The Operational Plan describes the requirements to conduct the annual Speedweek held at Lake Gairdner in South Australia by the Dry Lake Racers Australia.
All motoring events have an element of public risk and potential for environmental impact. The Operational Plan has been compiled with due consideration to reduce these risks and to prescribe the tasks required to conduct a safe and enjoyable event for participants and spectators.

CLUB RULES

There are a number of club rules and guidelines which competitors and their crews must follow whilst on the salt. Most of these relate to environmental issues. Breaking or ignoring these rules will may see you paying for any restoration work required, depending upon the willfulness and severity you may be removed from the event. As an organisation, we are only allowed access to this unique location whilst we demonstrate care and respect for it.

ENTRY

To compete, each driver must be a member of the Dry Lakers Racers Australia and have completed an entry form, paid the appropriate fees and had their vehicle inspected and passed scrutineering prior to competing. Enquiries about becoming a member should be directed to the Secretary.

NOTE: All competitors must nominate for at least one task to assist in the running of SPEED WEEK. You can nominate for the roster online from the TASK SCHEDULE PAGES. From a motion at the 2008 AGM, if ALL jobs are not filled prior to the drivers meeting there will be no event.

VEHICLE INSPECTION

There are technical representatives in each State who are capable of conducting mechanical or safety inspections or to advise on vehicle construction. Please contact the Chief Scruitneer who will make the necessary arrangements.
We have been receiving a number of enquiry's from interested parties who want to use an existing race car and are requesting information as to what class their vehicle applies. Please refer these enquiry's providing details and if possible photos direct to the Chief Scruitneer. It is the owners responsibility to nominate which class and engine break they wish to compete in.

Additional instructions and map of the course will be supplied prior to the Drivers Meeting at the Lake.

NEW!! DLRA Phone Information Line - 0435 213 785
We now offer a pre-recorded message of the latest news from the DLRA. This message will change as news and events take place. If you need to talk to someone ring the office, if you want the very latest news ring 0435 213 785, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Do not lave a message as no-one will ring you back.

Spectating

At the bottom of the ramp, which is the only entry point to the lake there will be a tent for paying spectator entry and accomodation fees. There is a flat spectator entry fee of $20, weather your there for a day or a week, you will be given an spectators wristband to indicate you have paid your entry fees, wear it at all times.

You are NOT free to enter of go walking around the lake at your lesuire. For safety and environmental reasons there will be special areas assigned for spectating especially whilst the cars are racing. The pits will be open for you to enjoy during race times, but for security reasons will be closed to spectators at all other times. There are a couple of photography stations located next to the emergency vehicles, which will get you a little closer to the track. Access to these stations is coordinated by race control (Animal's Bus)

NOTE: Competition vehicles have right of way at all times, especially when in the pits.

Operational Plan

The Operational Plan describes the requirements to conduct the annual Speedweek held at Lake Gairdner in South Australia by the Dry Lake Racers Australia.
All motoring events have an element of public risk and potential for environmental impact. The Operational Plan has been compiled with due consideration to reduce these risks and to prescribe the tasks required to conduct a safe and enjoyable event for participants and spectators.

Accommodation

There is limited accomodation at Mt. Ive homestead, but most of this is booked from one year to the next. There are some shearers rooms available with dormitory style sleeping, but be quick and book ASAP. There is also a camping area at the homestead, tents and caravans are welcome, but you are in the outback so be prepared. Power, water (drinking), food and fuel, you have to be self sufficient, there is some power and showers. Mt. Ive also operate another campsite close to the canteen, the saltbush camp has two showers and 2 toilets. Only cold water and the water is limited. Fees are $7 per night payable at the canteen.

Many competitors and their teams and regular visitors have purchased beds in permenant structures at the DLRA camp. But there are plenty of un-powered sites, with toilets and showers available for Spectators. Fees are $10 per day plus $10 for diesel for the power generator. (stay 2 days and it's $30, say the week and it's $60) Fees can be paid at the tent at the bottom of the ramp.You will get a wristband to indicate you have paid your camping fees, wear it at all times. An information sheet will be handed out to all, with track layout, race times, rules on Lake and Station property.

NOTE: There is strictly no camping upon the Lake itself.

Food; the Mt. Ive homestead will have the canteen on the edge of the lake operating from Saturday 6th March to Friday 12th March. Hours will be 8am till 10.30pm.
It will open Saturday night with a sausage sizzle, large selection of food and drinks will be available for lunch time and Sunday Night meal is Roast Chicken.
The Dinner menu for each day will be on a blackboard in the canteen. Meals will be the same as last year $15.00. The evening meals will be served from 6-6.30 until 8.30. Canteen /Bar will close approx 10-10.30. Breakfast will be served from 8.00am.

You will be able to by as much ice as you need $6 for a 5kg bag. We ask you to suport this because a DLRA member has put in a lot of effort to make this happen. When it could have been very difficult for all.

For the media/press to be allowed on the lake we need you to identify yourself at the tent on the edge of the lake where spectators pay,  you will be issued with a press pass that will allow you to be there for the week,  this is generally for magazine coverage.   If you are filming professionally you must apply the to Department of Environment and Heritage in South Australia and pay them a fee to be able to do this.

There will be a number of announcements and press releases leading up to the event. If you wish to be placed on the mailing list, please forward all your contact and publication details, to the DLRA Web Master.

We don't have a press kit other than what you see on these pages. If you require further information please contact the DLRA Web Master.

Speedweek Downunder

Once a year speed freaks gather at Lake Gairdner in South Australia.
The silence of the outback is broken by the sounds of huge V8’s, as drivers experience high speed salt flat racing at the annual Dry Lakes Racers Australia’s event, Speed Week.

2 DVD set,  2-1/2+ hrs $25.00
Contact Kick Ass Factory: Mobile 0425 734 078

NOTE: A donation is made to the DRLA from every DVD purchased!