Great news! Maritime Safety Queensland has approved updated and extended licensing exemptions for younger drivers at APBA sanctioned events. There have been exemptions in place for J2 and J3 for many years, but these have now been extended to 25hp and Formula 4 classes (with some conditions). Younger drivers competing at APBA sanctioned events are…
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The National Authority has published a summary of all rule changes for the upcoming race year – available here. Not too many changes this year compared with some previous years 🙂 Main areas of change are in Blown Lites, sample testing for reinforced cockpits, setting of a maximum age for harnesses and changes to restrictions…
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At the recent State Council meeting, Fees for all Queensland APBA licences for the 2014-15 year were decided. Due to reductions in public liability insurance costs, fees have been able to be kept the same as the previous year and are as follows: Owner/driver Driver only Owner only Formula Future 100 50 50 Full year…
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Two dates have been set for reinforced cockpit and Formula Future orientation tests. Note that it is mandatory for all Formula Future drivers to attend one of these tests before renewing their license, as required by recent rule changes. If any Formula Future driver cannot attend one of these days, please contact Linda Sonter on…
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The Web site of the national APBA is not currently available, meaning that all forms, race calendar etc are currently unavailable on-line. Seems someone forgot to renew the domain registration … We have contacted the national body to alert them to the situation. UPDATE – licence and entry forms are temporarily available here. FURTHER UPDATE…
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The drivers’ pack for the Lockyer PowerFest 2014 is now available – get yours from the link below! This includes all details of the event, including an update of available accommodation. Three months to go – get your entries in early! info-powerfest-2014-drivers-pack-march-2014 Edit: updated drivers’ pack now available: info-powerfest-2014-drivers-pack-april-2014
Outboard Under 2ltr $350.00 (full year) $225.00 (half year) 2ltr and over $500.00 (full year) $350.00 (half year) Inboard 4.2ltr and under $350.00 $225.00 (half year) 4.3ltr and over $500.00 $350.00 (half year) Junior $50.00 Single event $100.00 (Note: applicant must have held a full licence in the previous year and show proof of same) Day…
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