9th Feb 2013: TDC Mondello Multi-Venue Autotest

I don't know for sure but I'd imagine its to keep these events as much as possible to the regs they currently run under and not draw attention to this great discipline

The last thing we want is more regs and scrutiny Wink

Ok I just figured out the reason, and it's a good one, but to ban on board cameras wont stop the many iPhone users from recording. Perhaps requesting people to only use their videos for private viewing and not post them on youtube would be an idea, as a ban on the use of on board cameras may in fact be illegal, but then can everyone be trusted to keep them private.

Due to the recent outage on our website we have extended the closing date until Wednesday 6th February. We're now firing on all cylinders and we'll post final instructions online before the weekend.

See you all in Mondello:)

Entry listed updated 5.2.13

John Nolan Toyota Starlet
John Denning Toyota Starlet
Patricia Denning Toyota Starlet
Piers Mac Fheorais Mazda Mx 5
Gerry Lynch Ford Escort
Timmy Lynch Ford Escort
James Mansfield Austin Mini
Karl Grehan Toyota Starlet
Paul Nolan Toyota Starlet
John Kelly MG Midget
Mark Faulkner MG Midget
Mark Brien Austin A 35
Simon Brien MG Midget
Paul Blair Nova
Mark Walsh Ford Escort
Joe Doran Opel Manta
Eamonn Byrne Toyota Starlet
Daniel Byrne Toyota Starlet
Frank Lenehan Toyota Starlet
Jonathan Bradshaw Toyota Starlet
Eddie Peterson Toyota Starlet
Mick Kehoe Peugeot 309
Declan Hendrick Toyota Starlet
John Maher Toyota Starlet
Stephen Briggs Mazda Mx 5
David Fitzgerald MG BGT
Jack Quinn Peugeot 309
Rob Lewis Toyota Starlet
Joe Downey Toyota Starlet
Ian Downey Toyota Starlet
David Meeke Opel Corsa
James Fisher Toyota Starlet
Mick Fisher Toyota Starlet
Billy Fennan Ford Escort
Gareth Griffin Ford Puma
Eoin Murray Toyota Starlet
Niall Murray Toyota Starlet
Alan Auerbach Toyota Starlet
Liam Cashman Toyota Starlet
David Hayes Toyota Starlet
Sean Kearney Toyota Starlet
Mark Geraghty Toyota Starlet
Peter Geraghy Toyota Starlet
JJ Farrell Opel Corsa
Alan Shinnors Toyota Starlet
James Driver Toyota Starlet
Frank Corrigan Toyota Starlet
Joanne Lombard Toyota Starlet
Damien Phillips Toyota Starlet
Jonathan Fenton Toyota Starlet

Last edited by Patricia on Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:26 pm; edited 1 time in total

looking forward to this!
any idea if the test drawings will be released this week? Wink

Test overview added to first post as below:-

Test 4 looks open.... Puegeot open Smile

	Mick-Kehoe wrote:
	Test 4 looks open.... Puegeot open

sure you should know that bit of the track well, just don't forget the chicanes and pylons Razz

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Here is the running order for Saturday. There are 5 tests and we will start each group at an allocated test. For example if you are in group 3 , you will start at test 3 then complete 4 5 1 2 . After test 2 you must return to sign on and hand in your completed card where you will be given a new time card and so on.

car no Driver Car
Group 1
1 Eddie Peterson Toyota Starlet
2 Eamonn Byrne Toyota Starlet
3 Frank Lenehan Toyota Starlet
4 Daniel Byrne Toyota Starlet
5 Jonathan Bradshaw Toyota Starlet
6 David Meeke Opel Corsa
7 Eoin Murray Toyota Starlet
8 Niall Murray Toyota Starlet
9 James Mansfield Austin Mini
10 Karl Grehan Toyota Starlet
51 Richard Meeke Opel Corsa

Group 2
11 Paul Nolan Toyota Starlet
12 John Kelly MG Midget
13 Mark Faulkner MG Midget
14 John O'Reilly Ford Escort
15 Craig MC William Ford Escort
16 Paul Blair Nova
17 Mark Walsh Ford Escort
18 David Fitzgerald MG BGT
19 Jack Quinn Peugeot 309
20 Rob Lewis Toyota Starlet

Group 3
21 Joe Downey Toyota Starlet
22 Ian Downey Toyota Starlet
23 Alan Auerbach Toyota Starlet
24 John Maher Toyota Starlet
25 John Nolan Toyota Starlet
26 John Denning Toyota Starlet
27 Patricia Denning Toyota Starlet
28 Piers Mac Fheorais Mazda Mx 5
29 Stephen Briggs Mazda Mx 5
30 Mick Kehoe Peugeot 309
53 Brian Flanagan Mazda Mx 5
54 David Thompson Toyota Starlet

Group 4
31 Gerry Lynch Ford Escort
32 Timmy Lynch Ford Escort
33 Billy Fennan Ford Escort
34 James Fisher Toyota Starlet
35 Mick Fisher Toyota Starlet
36 Frank Corrigan Toyota Starlet
37 Joanne Lombard Toyota Starlet
38 Alan Shinnors Toyota Starlet
39 James Driver Toyota Starlet
40 Sean Kearney Toyota Starlet
52 George Shinnors Toyota Starlet
55 Mark Nugent Toyota Starlet

Group 5
41 Peter Geraghy Toyota Starlet
42 Mark Geraghty Toyota Starlet
43 Damien Phillips Toyota Starlet
44 Jonathan Fenton Toyota Starlet
45 David Hayes Toyota Starlet
46 Gareth Griffin Ford Puma
47 Liam Cashman Toyota Starlet
48 JJ Farrell Opel Corsa
49 Declan Hendrick Toyota Starlet
50 Joe Doran Opel Manta
56 Martin Nugent Ford Escort

Last edited by Patricia on Fri Feb 08, 2013 8:09 pm; edited 3 times in total

Re the on-board camera question.

In the MSA (not sure about RIAC but I imagine the rules are similar) you are forbidden to use them on events that use the public road and as multi-venue events usually use road sections to link the tests they are held on a navigation permit.

More importantly what land/yard owner wants his private property photographed and posted to all and sundry on the likes of U-tube and facebook etc?

Have a thought for their privacy. Without the landowners we would have no sport.

If you start to attract spectators you will lose sites, have to create spectator areas and also marshal them. Evil or Very Mad

Hi All, Thank you for your entry to TDC's Mondello MVAT. I have written a Final Instruction which is aimed at helping new comers to the sport.

Firstly please note your group number, it will determine the test you will be starting on:

Test 1: Group 5
Test 2: Group 4
Test 3: Group 3
Test 4: Group 2
Test 5: Group 1

Final Instructions:

Please arrive as early as possible for sign-on. Your compliance would be greatly appreciated. No sign-on after drivers briefing at 0915. Sign-on opens at 0800 and is located this year in the control tower, NOT in suite 1.

There will be Drifting going on in the paddock throughout the day, this area is off limits to drivers and spectators alike.

The format for the event is as follows:
• 5 Tests completed 4 times.
• 1 Minute interval starts.
• Please go straight to your relevant starting test after drivers briefing.
• You must travel through the end of Test 3 to get to Test 4 and Test 5. Ask marshal.
• Countdown Start. Marshals will count you down to start. No hanging around in the queues.
• Please queue in running order to start with. Once underway, it’s up to you to keep moving.
• Please allow double drivers to skip the queue, within reason. If at all possible, try to facilitate them.
• No dodging or driving around chicanes. Penalty will be a disqualification.
• No taking short cuts across the grass. Penalty will be a fail.
• There will be pylons “guarding” chicanes and other areas, so if these are knocked, will incur a 5 second penalty.
• Approach chicanes at a low speed.
• All Finish Lines are stop astride. Front 2 wheels Stop and then pull up to marshal.
• The non-competitive sections are to be driven at low speed, so no messing.
• Please put your car numbers on your cars’ rear quarter light window or equivalent.
• Please ensure that you are familiar with your test before you start. Arrows have been put in place, but remember to circle a pylon and not drive past it, if this is the case. For all beginners, this is very important, make sure you’re comfortable with where you have to go before you start, don’t just assume it’ll be arrowed or you’ll figure it out when you get there.
• Lap belts to be worn at all times, marshals will be checking. Failure will incur a fail penalty for that test. Also, please keep your windows rolled up.
• Keep OFF the grass, 5 second penalty for each occurrence. Also, if you do end up on the grass, please do not keep the boot in, drive gingerly back on to the circuit. If you are caught keeping her light, you will incur another 5 second penalty. Pylons have been placed to prevent this, 3 or 4 in some places, so knocking them all could result in a 15 or 20 penalty, you’ve been warned, stay OFF the Grass.
• All tests are visible at all times by the marshals; they can see you, even if you can’t see them. Obey any instructions or flags given by the marshals, they are there for your safety and also to catch you out if you hit pylons.
• No walking the tests during the day, except for Test 1, 2 and 5 which can walked up until drivers briefing. The earlier you arrive, the more time you’ll have to do this. No driving on tests even for warm up, you can drive to the start of test 1 and 2 to walk them. Any competitor caught driving on the tests before start will incur a Fail for that test.
• Parking will be in the paddock beside the control tower, on the main straight and to the right of gate 4 as you enter Mondello. Marshals will help with parking; early arrival will ensure a decent spot.
• Please hand in your completed time-cards as you pass the control tower. You Do Not need to return from the tests to do this, but please hand in your completed time cards as soon as you possibly can. Results for this event can be timely if competitors fail to do this. Marshals may ask you for completed timecards.
• There will be a 45 min lunch halt at 1300. The canteen in Mondello might be open to serve lunch, not yet finalised. Marshals are to be served first, please encourage them to jump the queue.
• This event is tasking on marshals, please comply gracefully with instructions.

See you all Saturday!

Mark

With regards starting in running order, Myself and Eoin are double driving and are 1 after eachother in the running order, is it necessary to start in order for times or something, or could we mix up a bit for the start?

For double drivers, it doesn't matter which starts first, but one driver must complete a full lap before the second also on the first lap the doubledriver can't sit in as a passenger

Can we not do, Eoin does a test then I do it and we move to next test etc?

I can be difficult to return to the start of a test and will cause disruptions, it works best that double drivers complete laps before changing over.

Ok no problem, thanks!