Central Queensland Blokart Club will be hosting the 2012 Australian Blokart Open on Farnborough Beach, Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia, out of the Mercure Capricorn Resort ( www.capricornresort.com.au ).
Friday 16th will be a registration/practice day. Early registration is preferred. Saturday morning will take late registrations.
Saturday, 17th, Sunday, 18th and Monday, 19th March 2012 will be race days.
The event will consist of short course racing on Saturday and Sunday and a 100km marathon on Monday.
Short course racing will be scored for the Australian Open Title separately from the marathon which will be a stand alone bonus race.
The event will be run similarly to the 2011 Qld Titles and 2011 Cape Hillsborough Regatta with production and performance classes of the same weight division racing in the same races with classes scored separately to allow for the maximum number races to be held.
Classes offered will be production and performance with weight divisions to be adjusted to even fields. Traditional weight breaks may not necessarily be used with weight groups to be adjusted to allow more evenly filled fields.
Light, Middles, Heavies and Supers will be offered if enough early entries are received.
Yeppoon is located on the Queensland coast 40km north of Rockhampton (closest major airport) and 680km north of Brisbane (closest International airport). Accommodation is available from caravan/ camping grounds, up to holiday rental houses and motel and resort rooms. Capricorn Resort offers direct access to the beach and secure kart storage.
Scoring will be on a lowest point's winners system, with 1 point for a first, 2 points for 2nd, 3 points for 3rd etc. A Did Not Finish is number of races in the field plus 1, a Did Not Start is number of races in the field plus 2 and a Disqualification is number of races in the field plus 3. Electronic transponders will be used. Transponders may be hired or purchased or compatible Mylaps units may be used.
For those who are not attending the World Title's at Ivanpah, this will give you an Aussie based event to mix it up with some of best blokarters in Australia and beyond. For those that are going to the Worlds, it will give you some extra practice before you fly out.
International and long distance entrants may be able to secure a local kart or chassis (byo sails and mast) to borrow / hire for the event to minimize freight costs. These would be of limited availability and on a first in offer. Karts may be shared by different weight classes with only one being able to enter the marathon for points or shared with no points allocated.
If you have any enquiries, feel free to contact me,
Darren Bianchi
Secretary / Vice President
Central Queensland Blokart Club
9 Warland Street Mackay 4740 Queensland Australia
0749521889
0458775595
dbianchi2@bigpond.com
Pleased to annouce that the first two Kiwi contestants have booked their accomadation for 2012 Australian Blokart Open already, not a bad start from over the ditch. Staying for a week at the C.Q.B.C. Chevron Kiama (Moores)..See you all there. 
Entry form is now available at:
www.tapatalk.com/groups/cqbc_forum/2012-australian-blokart-open-t50.html
2012 Australian
Blokart Open
Entry Form
Organising Body: Central Queensland Blokart Club
The 2012 Australian blokart Open runs from the 16th to the 19th of March 2012 and is to be held on Farnborough Beach at Mercure Capricorn Resort, Yeppoon, Queensland.
National and International competitors will compete in Production or Performance categories in their weight divisions for the champion's title in short course races and a separately scored 100km marathon.
Friday: Practice/Registration, Saturday- Sunday short course racing, Monday 100km marathon.
Complete electronically and email to dbianchi2@bigpond.com or copy, fill in and post/ fax asap)
Name: (first) (last)
Gender (select): Male / Female
Postal Address:
Country:
Land Phone: Mobile Phone: 04
Email (mandatory):
Club:
Race Number (preferred number (must be in early) or can be supplied):
Estimated race weight kg
Weight categories may be changed at the discretion of the organizers depending on entry numbers.
Racers will be weighed at the event and weight divisions will be allocated by the race committee.
Category: _ Performance /Production
Note: IBRA and CQBC rules apply.
Production and Performance karts will race together and be scored separately to allow the maximum number of races.
Entry Fee
Competition entry fee also includes buffet dinner for one person on Saturday evening, electronic timing, race insurance & Great Aussie hospitality. Additional meal tickets for partners & kids may be purchased.
Entry Fee paid before 15th February ABA club member $95
Non-ABA member $115
Entry Fee paid after 15th February ABA club member $125
Non-ABA member $145
Includes one meal Racer Entry Fee AU$
Transponder Hire @ $20.00 each if you do not have a compatible AMB/Mylaps one.
Transponders may be purchased for $160 each. Transponder Purchase AU$
Or Transponder Hire AU$
Catering for Saturday Evening Dinner at Capricorn Resort:
Racer entry fee includes one complimentary meal on Saturday night.
I wish to include (number) extra person/s in the meal at $50 pp.
I wish to include (number) extra kids in the meal at $15.00 each (4-12 years)
Extra Meals AU$
Total Amount Payable AU$
Payment Details
Cheque or Bank Transfer (circle) International visitors can pay at registration
Cheque: make out to Central Qld Blokart Club Inc and
Post to: Darren Bianchi, 9 Warland Street Mackay 4740 Qld Australia
Contact Phone: 0749521889 Contact e-mail: dbianchi2@bigpond.com
Mobile: 0458775595 Fax: 07 49526095
Bank Transfer
Account Name: Central Qld Blokart Club Inc Bank: Wide Bay Aust Ltd
B.S.B No: 656400 A/C Reference# 105200689
Please ensure to put your full name on the transfer.
Release and Indemnity
Australian Blokart Association in Conjunction with The Central Queensland Blokart Club will take all reasonable steps to safeguard every competitor in the Australian blokart Open.
In consideration for your permitting registration of this child(ren) or yourself to participate in the following blokart sailing activities, the participant(s) does hereby release Australian Blokart Association and The Central Queensland Blokart Club and all affiliated and associated organisations, together with their representatives, members or agents, of and from any and all demands of any kind or nature whatsoever, arising out of or in any way related to any participation in such activities, including any personal injury or death which may be suffered or incurred as a result of participation in such activities whether or not caused by the negligence or wrongful acts of such persons or any agents or members of the Australian Blokart Association or the Central Queensland Blokart Club, I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless each of them of and from any and all claim, demands or action of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of any injury or damages incurred by the registered participant. No refunds in the event of cancellation.
Signed:________________________________ Date: / /2012
E-mailed entries are to be signed by the participant (or Legal Parent/Caregiver) at registration.
Payment of entry fee constitutes agreement of conditions.
Privacy: The information given on this form is for the use of the organisers and sponsors only. This information is collected for administration purposes and is held by Central Queensland Blokart Club Inc, 9 Warland Street, Mackay, Queensland 4740, Australia.
Confirmation and any further details will be sent to you via email.
Club Sponsors
David & Ruth Moore and all C.Q.B.C members would like to thank Mr Phil Coulter (Q5) and Blokart International for their once again support of the Australian Blokart Open 2012 at Yeppoon in March, in the way of supplying tropies for this great event. without these sponsors great Blokart events don't happen.
Less than 2 weeks left for early entry discount!
If you haven't already sent your entry in, do it before Tuesday 14th February to secure discount fees.
If you wish to have your chosen 2 digit race number, early payment is essential as many numbers have already been reserved.
We have a good spread of weights for both categories and wish to thank all those who have already entered.
Anyone travelling long distances who may need to borrow or hire a chassis, we will need to know very soon as there are limited karts left, and there is a possibility of missing out.
Competitors in different weight classes sharing a kart, may tag team in the marathon.
Tag team will not be eligible for marathon trophies.
Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions.
Darren & Debbie
0749521889
0458775595
dbianchi2@bigpond.com
Last days for discount entry to the Australian Blokart Open.
It not only saves you money but makes the event run better if we have your details in early.
If you are in need of a chassis and are travelling from afar, we may still be able to hook you up with a seat. Contact me if you need assistance.
Darren
the mexicans are coming! 
Event T shirts are now available in limited numbers.
White are $16 for small to XL, XXL are $ 18, Grey are $18 for small to XL, XXL are $20.
Sizes are quite generous with Matthew modelling a large in grey ( as much as he would prefer to wear them tighter, he weighs 82kg) and Saartjie in a small white. My girth needs a XL to be a comfort fit.
Shirts can be purchased from our place before the event or at Yeppoon from Wednesday, 15-3-2012.
Darren
2012 Australian Blokart Open Notice of Race
Scrutineering / registration will be on Friday in Sweetlips room from 9.00am to 1.00 pm or at 45 Kiama Avenue afterwards.
It is located 2km south of Capricorn Resort, off Hinze Avenue, Mirrawena Avenue, Culgoa Street to Kiama Avenue. Go around the left side of the house to the back area.
If we are not there, walk towards the beach (pathway on LH side of house) and call us in (hopefully we'll be practicing).
Phone Darren or Deb on 0458775595 to arrange if required.
Practice is available after registration on Friday.
Saturday will start with scrutineering and a briefing in Sweetlips from 8.00am to 9.00am with racing to start (hopefully!) by 9.30am.
Saturday night will be the event dinner at Capricorn Resort.
Meal starts at 6.00pm till mid night at Palms Conference Room.
Sunday briefing in Sweetlips room 9.00 to 9.30 with racing to begin by 10.00am
Monday's 100km marathon (this is where a ratchet pulley is useful) will start as soon as we can get beach access which should be around 10.30am / 11.00am after an even shorter briefing on the beach.
Short course presentations will be held Sunday afternoon in Sweetlips to allow those leaving early and not competing in the marathon to attend the presentation.
Marathon presentation will be Monday afternoon in Sweetlips room.
Almost fully packed!
We leave for Yeppoon Wednesday morning and the kids get left home alone.
Practice and beers from Wednesday pm.
The wet weather has cleared and the wind is still up.
The 2012 Australian Blokart Open is definitely on and we are ready to race.
Our crew are looking at getting an early night so we can all be ready to race in the morning.
Get ready for some great racing.
Great day of racing, light wind but great for tec sailors. ShoUld be better tomorrow, looking forward to some great action. Thanks to the organisers who have put on again another superbly run regatta. Great to be apart of such a proactive bunch. Team Adrenalin Rush!!
Day two brought totally different conditions from day one.
Sunday broke with overcast skies and rain but also sufficient wind (more than sufficient for some!).
Most run with three metre sails with some opting for four metre sails.
The rain stuck around all day but we still managed to get in almost a full day of racing.
The race has been run and won with the additional bonus 100km marathon to be run Monday.
Here are the results for the 2012 Australian Blokart Open:
2012 AUSTRALIAN BLOKART OPEN RESULTS
PERFORMANCE
Class - Light Results
Name
BLAKE SMITH-JUNG. .....1
IAN MUSKER .. ....2
LACHLAN BIANCHI ... ...3
WARWICK BLANCHARD .4
DEVLIN HISKENS ..... .5
QUINN HISKENS ... ...6
Class - Middle
Name Results
GARY SMITH .. .1
TONY FRANCIS ........2
BARAK DEKEL ...........3
GAVIN BAGULEY .......4
BRENDON MOOHIN.....5
BRENDAN DEMPSTER..6
Class - Heavy Results
Name
DARREN BIANCHI ....1
IVAN PATERSON .....2
MICHAEL HOCKLEY.. 3
STEVEN FARMER..... 4
BRENTON EMANUEL .5
DEAN HISKENS .......6
DAVE MOORE .........7
Class - Super Heavy Results
Name
JOHN RAE....................1
RUSSELL WHITEHOUSE...2
GAVIN STATHAM ..........3
DAVID BLUNDELL ..........4
JOE MILLEN .................5
DAVE JANUS ................6
JACK LAMONT ..............7
BILL NICHOLLS .............8
PRODUCTION
Class - Light Results
Name
BRYN WOODING ..........1
KELLY TANSEY ...........2
CONNOR DEMPSTER ....3
SYDNEE SMITH- JUNG..4
LUKE PATERSON .........5
TORI PATERSON .........6
Class - Middle Results
Name
STEVE BUNDRED. 1
BEV SCHULTZ .....2
PETER HAWLEY ...3
IAN CORMAC ......4
ALBAN CORROY ...5
UDO JANUS ........6
JOHN DAVIDSON .7
KAY DAVIDSON... 8
ANNE BUNDRED ...9
Class - Heavy Results
Name
DARYL SKINNER ...1
CAMERON MOORE 2
RODD JACKSON ...3
BRETT FISHER ....4
COLIN SKINNER ...5
WAYNE LEWIS ....6
BOB AULD ..........7
Class - Super Heavy Results
Name
TERRY HELM. ......1
RON TYLER .........2
RUSSELL GEORGE .3
KEVIN BRADY ......4
ERIC SMITH ........5
KEVIN SMITH .......6
Another fantastic event run and done.
By all reports we all had a great time.
Today's marathon was a test of endurance in fresh conditions.
Details will be posted when we get home so here are the photos of Production and Performance trophy winners.
A very big thankyou to all the organizers for the event who put in so much time and effort in to running this event. Also to all the competitors both well seasoned and the newcomers, I had a wonderful time once again. Hope to see you soon somewhere where the wind is blowing.
Russell
100km Marathon 2012 Australian Open Results
Production Light Weights
Kelly Tansey
Quinn Hiskens
Sydnee Smith-Jung
Production Middle Weights
Bev Schultz
Peter Hawley
Steve Bundred
Production Heavy Weights
Cameron Moore
Darryl Skinner
Brett Fisher
Production Super Heavy Weights
Terry Helm
Eric Smith
Kevin Brady
Performance Light Weights
Ian Musker
Warwick Blanchard
Lachlan Bianchi
Performance Middle Weights
Gary Smith
Barak Dekel
Brendon Moohin
Performance Heavy Weights
Darren Bianchi
Brenton Emanuel
Steve Farmer
Performance Super Heavy Weights
John Rae
Gavin Statham
Dave Janus
Here are the photos from the event in one folder:
s1187.photobucket.com/user/baf61/library/Australian%2520Blokart%2520Open%2520and%2520Marathon
