STAGE 1 REPORTNew South Wales Radio Control Racing Car Club (NSWRCRCC.Inc)‘The John Grant International Raceway ’
Helles Park, Helles Avenue, Moorebank NSW 2170
PO Box 6141, Hammondville NSW 2170
WEB: www.nswrcrcc.com

21st – 27th October 2024

CONTENTS
ABOUT THE CLUB: …………………………………………………………3
ABOUT THE VENUE: ……………………………………………………….3
DETAILS OF HOST CLUB: …………………………………………………4CONTACTS FOR CORRESPONDENCE : ………………………………….4
DETAILS OF VENUE LOCATION : ………………………………………...5VENUE PROXIMITY OVERVIEW : ………………………………………..5NSWRCRCC LOCATION VIDEO : …………………………………………5VARIOUS RULES AND HOMOLOGATION LISTS :………………………6PROPOSED TIMETABLES : ………………………………………………..6RACE OFFICIALS : …………………………………………………………6FREQUENCIES TO BE USED : …………………………………………….7
PROPOSED CONCOURSE : ………………………………………………..7ACCOMODATION OPTIONS : …………………………………………….8TRANSPORT TO AND FROM ACCOMODATION :………………………8MAINS POWER PROVISION AND SPECIFICATIONS :…………………8CONTROLLED FUEL :1/5 Tourer Worlds &1/5 F1 World: Cup………………9TIMING SYSTEM : 1/5 Tourer Worlds &1/5 F1 World Cup................... …..9EVENT SPONSORS : …………………………………………………….10LIVE STREAMING COVERAGE : ……………………………………….11
COMMENTARY : ………………………………………………………….11

FACILITY PICTURES :………………………………………………….12-14
SYDNEY ATTRACTIONS........................................................................15-16

ABOUT THE CLUB:Our club has over 40 years history and as the founder for on-road gas powered model car racing inAustralia and the Association of Australian Radio-Controlled Model Car Clubs (AARCMCC, now
known as Remote Control Racing Australia, RCRA) we have a long term and entrenched commitment
to the ongoing development and growth of on-road model car racing in Australia.
Our Club has world class and compliant facilities, an innovative and diverse range of members and acommittee all of which are committed to providing the best model car racing club and facilities
anywhere in Australia.
NSWRCRCC is home to the only purpose built on road model car racing track for Nitro and Large Scale cars in NSW and is host to major State, National and International events (e.g., 2001 1/8 IC
On-Road IFMAR World Championship).and the 2023 GT Worlds. We also host regular club days
and a range of sponsored race meetings annually

ABOUT THE VENUE:
Situated in almost 10 acres (~40000sqm) of Helles Reserve is the John Grant International Raceway,home of the New South Wales Radio Controlled Racing Car Club since 1991. The large reserve inwhich the Club is situated provides for a substantial overflow area to support the requirements ofmajor events. There is no other venue in Australia that remotely comes close the offering suchopportunity.
The venue offers what is renowned as the most technically challenging and fast flowing RC racing
track in Australia. The purpose-built track is home to Nitro (1/10 & 1/8) and Gas (1/5) powered onroad RC cars.
Supporting this internationally renowned RC racing facility is a bucket list of supporting services
which provide arguably the best RC on-road racing location in Australia, these include:• Fully stocked permanent canteen• Permanent race control (and soon to come elevated race control/referee building)• Meeting rooms• Permanent, large and undercover scrutineer facility• Permanent male and female toilets• Large elevated public viewing areas and undercover grandstand• Protected and sheltered marshalling locations• Grassed out and in-fields• The largest of tyre truing and car cleaning facilities in Australia• Substantial and vast parking options• Largest drivers stand in Australia 15.5mtrs at 3.5mtrs high
• A fully raised pit lane with a level pitting area of ~20mtrs mitigating the serious ri sk of tripsand falls.
• Trackside pitting area is more than double that of any other facility in Australia. With almost
80sqm there is an unrivalled amount space meaning the avoidance of cramp ing that can beseen at other venues when multiple pit crews and officials are forced to share much smaller
areas• Permanent pits for 96 drivers allowing for 1200mm x 600mm per entrant. Ample room tosetup another 50-100 undercover pit tables• Modern timing and PA systems• 6 or more live timing screens (including 2 in the pits for race teams and their mechanics)• Lights allowing for night racing• Permanent and live video streaming• Permanent car cleaning and washing facilities

Red shows facility compound
Blue shows area (8 acres) available to be used for parking, extra facilities, camping, etc

DETAILS OF HOST CLUB:
Club:
Name:
Location:
GPS Ref:
Commenced:
Website:Facebook:

New South Wales Radio Controlled Racing Car Club .Inc
The John Grant International Raceway
Helles Park, Helles Avenue, Moorebank NSW 2170
-33.938558, 150.920342
1979 (operating for over 40 years)
www.nswrcrcc.org.au
New South Wales Radio Controlled Racing Car ClubCONTACTS FOR CORRESPONDENCE:
Primary contact:
Name:
Role:
Email:
Mob:

Joseph Patane
President
President@nswrcrcc.org.au
0416 103030

Secondary contact:
Name:
Michael Stone
Role:
Treasurer
Treasurer@nswrcrcc.org.au
Email:
Mob:
0430 460864

DETAILS OF VENUE LOCATION:
Location:
GPS Ref:Helles Park, Helles Avenue, Moorebank NSW 2170
-33.938558, 150.920342

VENUE PROXIMITY OVERVIEW:
Situated 28klm (35-40 minutes) west of the Sydney International Airport is the John Grant
International Raceway.
• Driving is all highway• Public train available to within 5-minute drive of the facility• Taxi, Uber and other services are availableNSWRCRCC Location Video- YouTube

LINKS TO VARIOUS RULES :IFMAR 1/5th : https://bit.ly/3vRZP2D

The main IFMAR 1/5 Scale Worlds will be hosted 20th-27th October

SCHEDULE TBC

RACE OFFICIALS TBC

FREQUENCIES TO BE USED:In Australia the below frequencies and systems are permitted use:
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27mhz
29mhz
Spectrum systems
2.4ghzPROPOSED CONCOURSE:
It is proposed to convene a traditionally styled concourse selecting the best presented painted car thatrecognises the best artistic and creative effort.
A VIP, likely the Local Mayor, State Member or Sports Minister will make the choice for theconcourse car.
The concourse will be conducted as part of a professionally coordinated opening ceremony thatrecognises each Country individually.

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IBIS Budget Casula/Liverpool, 3.5 star (within 10 minutes)
Best Western Casula Motor Inn, 4.5 star (within 20 minutes)
Astra Apartments Liverpool, 4.5 star (within 10 minutes)
Holiday Inn Warwick Farm, 4 star (within 10 minutes)
Mercure Sydney Liverpool, 4.5 star (within 20 minutes)
The Williams Inglis Hotel, 4.5 star (within 25 minutes)
Comfort Inn Hunts Liverpool, 3 star (within 10 minutes)
El Toro Motor Inn Warwick Farm, 2.5 star (within 20 minutes)

Also:• Limited camping on site is available at no cost across almost 8 acres of gated parkland. Power
can be supplied. Subject to demand toilet and shower facilities will be provided.
o Motorhomes and Caravans welcomeo Prior booking/notification is essential

TRANSPORT TO AND FROM ACCOMODATION:
There is a range of public and private sector transport options available to and from all listed
accommodation locations. Below is a list of rental car options

Avis Car Hire: https://bit.ly/3qQZT0aThrifty Car Rental : https://bit.ly/3PinCji
East Coast Car Rentals : https://bit.ly/3PfGiAf
Uber Carshare : https://bit.ly/3L0un6R

MAINS POWER PROVISION AND SPECIFICATIONS:

240 -volt, 10amp power sockets are permanently available to all pitting benches with the below
configuration:

12v DC power is available to the tyre truing facility which can accommodate up to 12 people at a nytime

CONTROLLED FUEL:

1/5 Tourer Worlds &1/5 F1 World Cup

Controlled fuel for the 1/5 Tourer Worlds and 1/5 F1 World Cub
will be BP 98RON
This will be available at the track for purchase.
Due to weekly change of fuel price, the cost will be announced as
we get closer to the event.

TIMING SYSTEM: 1/5 TOURER WORLDSMyRCM will be the timing system.

Tires for the 1/5 Tourer and 1/5 F1 will be up to the drivers .

EVENT SPONSORSTOBEADVISED1/5 SCALE WORLD EVENT COVERAGE

live Streaming Broadcast for the IFMAR 2024
1/5 Scale Worlds will be notified as we getcloser to the event.

1/5 Scale Worlds Commentary
Commentary for the IFMAR 2024 1/5 Scale
Worlds will be notified as we get closer tothe event

FACILITY PICTURES:

Sydney Attractions
SEA LIFE
SydneyAquarium

1-5 Wheat Rd
SydneyTaronga ZooSydney

Bradleys Head Rd,Mosman

https://www.visitsealife.com/sydney/
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is a public aquarium
that features a large variety of Australian aquaticlife.
https://taronga.org.au/sydney-zoo
Taronga Zoo Sydney’s beautiful outdoor
harbourside location provides you with thechance to connect with our animals and natureand enjoy time safely with family and friends.

Luna Park

1 Olympic Dr, Milsons
Point

https://www.lunaparksydney.com/
Luna Park is a harbour-side amusement park thatstill contains traditional midway games and rides

MadameTussauds

1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney

https://www.madametussauds.com/sydney/
Madame Tussauds Sydney is a wax museum
located in Darling Harbour in Sydney.

Sydney Zoo

700 Great Western
Hwy, Eastern Creek

https://sydneyzoo.com/
Sydney Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals,
Australia’s largest Reptile and Nocturnal Houseand an aquarium.

Featherdale
Wildlife Pare217 Kildare Rd,Doonsidehttps://www.featherdale.com.au/
The park contains various species native toAustralia and is known to be one of the world's
largest collections of Australian fauna.

ArchieBrothers

75 O'Riordan St,
Alexandria

https://www.archiebrothers.com.au/With arcade games, bowling, virtual reality, lasertag, bumper cars, and a bar -Archie Brothers
Alexandria has something for everyone.

Sydney Attractions
Scenic World

Violet St &, Clif Dr,
Katoomba

https://www.scenicworld.com.au/
Scenic World is renowned for providing theultimate Blue Mountains adventure -from nativebirdlife and fresh air to breathtaking views of theWorld Heritage-listed region including the ThreeSisters, Katoomba Falls and Jamison Valley

Sydney Tower
EyeMaritimeMuseum

Westf eld Sydney,
Level 5/108 Market St,Sydney

2 Murray St,Sydney

https://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/
Sydney Tower Eye, also known as Centre Point
Tower, is the tallest structure in Sydney, NewSouth Wales, Australia, and the second-tallest
observation tower in the Southern Hemispherehttps://www.sea.museum/
The museum presents a changing program ofstimulating exhibitions and events to share
Australia's maritime history and connect thestories, objects, people, and places that are partof our country's narrative.

Bridge Climb

3 Cumberland St,The Rocks

https://www.bridgeclimb.com/
See Sydney at its best -take the Climb of Your Life
with Bridge Climb Sydney!

RagingWaters

427 Reservoir Rd,
Prospecthttps://www.ragingwaterssydney.com.au/
Raging Waters Sydney, formerly Wet'n'Wild
Sydney, is a water park in the greater western
Sydney suburb of Prospect