PORT PIRIE: Looking Back 1983 Season
   What should be a really good season of dirt circuit racing is about
 to commence this Sunday at the Port Germein Road tuck,Port Pirie. 
 The Sporting Car Club of Port Pirie's season gets underway on Sunday
 20th March amidst a multitude of changes.
    The most important thing to be changed is our style of racing,
 Previously we ran a series of point scoring scratch races, but this 
 season, the club has decided to come into line with all of the other
 clubs in the association and will race on the handicap system.
    After round one for the day, which will be a scratch race affair,
 the cars will be handicapped for the next round. on their times.
    Winners will still race with the winners, seconds against seconds, 
 and so on. If there needs to be an extra runner to make up the field,
 they will be chosen on a ballot system.
    To explain 'furthere a car that ran second, mabe ballotted into 
 the winners round, but will enjoy whatever handicap his time allowed
 as will the various winners.
    It may eventuate that the ballotted runner being bought up, may be
 giving a slow winner a start. Once the cars in each heat bunch up 
 there will be of neccessity a lot of passing attempts which will
 increase the spectacle of the day's racing. In addition to the 
 handicap point scoring heats, a ten lap mass start scratch race in 
 the reverse direction will also be held.
    The club will also be conduering special events from time to time.
 There will be a trophy for the fastest time of the day,which will give
 the faster cars something to shoot for, and the slower cars will all
 now come into contention for outright honors.
    The track will also be slightly changed for better racing when
 finances permit. Cars will all be eligible for a best presented trophy
 The club is always on the lookout for new members,both driving and 
 non driving.   Another advantage of the handicap system is that you
 can start with a fairly basic car and still be right in with a chance.
    Dirt circuit racing is not bash and crash, its a well condueted, 
 fast and exciting sport, with high safety levels. Every car has to 
 comply with the association's regulations, but these are not
 overwhelming.
    The feeling when you first drive out onto the track is one you'll
 remember for a while and never really leaves you, and the air 
 conditioning is terrific. The club members are ever ready to give 
 advice and help the newcomer to the sport. If you want to know more
 about it and don't know anybody in the ame, contact Dennis Amunten 
 through Toyo, or Roger Davis at GTS4..

               NEW CARS -
    There will be several new cars this Season, as I can think'of at 
 least six without straining the grey matter  and as such there are 
 also several existing cars for sale at good prices.  The club also 
 has a beautification programme about to start and amongst other things
 we are seeking old playground equipment. Our general meetings are
 open to members, intending members, and interested people and will
 usually be held on the third Monday following the actual race day. 
    These will also be advertised. So, on Sunday, all dirt circuit 
 drivers and friends, and anybody looking for a good day's enjoyment,
 should be beading for the Port Germein Dirt Circuit Track ...