Archived News (2009)
17th Nov 2009 - Annual General Meeting
The WDR AGM has been scheduled for Tuesday 1st Dec 2009 at the Hyde Park Hotel, starting at 7:30pm. The agenda is as follows:
- Committee elections (all positions vacated)
- Hyden and ORRINC
- Harvey
- New Event...
- Champions Trophy Night
- General Business
3rd Oct 2009 - Hyden Humps Results
Results are out for last week's running of the annual Hyden Humps at Smithy's Place. The appropriately named "Ballistic Racing" team (Eric Philips and Brendon Hayto) swept all before them and took out top honours for both the night and day sections; easily claiming 1st outright. 2nd was a more closely fought battle between Brad Cooper and Grant Payne, with only 18s seperating the two in Brad's favour at the checkered flag. Class winners and all lap times can be found here.
2nd Sep 2009 - Hyden Humps Supp Regs
The Supp Regs for the upcoming Hyden Humps have been posted here. Strap on those lights because night laps are here again!
21st Jul 2009 - WDR General Meeting
As some of you are now aware, the general meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed until next Tuesday 28th July 2009. Obviously one of the hot topics will be the manner (and timing) in which notifications are sent to club members of upcoming events. Apart from that item, the agenda remains the same as previously posted.
16th Jul 2009 - WDR General Meeting (Agenda)
As promised, here's the agenda for the upcoming general meeting...
- Hyden 400 wrap-up
- DVD sales
- New toilet block
- Hyden Humps
- Xmas wind-up
- Number plates
- Panel report
9th Jul 2009 - WDR General Meeting
A general meeting has been set for Tuesday 21st July 2009. Details are sketchy at this time as to the actual agenda, however it's possible that the committee meeting held the week before might flesh things out.
WDR General Meeting
Tuesday 21st July 2009
Hyde Park Hotel
7pm to eat; 7:30pm meeting start
18th May 2009 - Hyden 450 Radar Trap
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1st May 2009 - Hyden 450 TV Coverage
Off Road action On-Air
Off Road racing hits free-to-air television like never before this weekend. Strap yourself in and enjoy the ride while Australia’s best kept motorsport secret is unveiled taking big air in the very popular SBS programme Speedweek – 1.00pm this Sunday (check your local guides).
On behalf of Western Desert Racers, Black Olive Productions have produced an adrenalin charged half hour segment encompassing the highs and the lows from one of the biggest fields to contend a national event in decades for round one of the Australian Off Road Championship (AORC) the ARB Pinjarra Engineering Hyden 450 held on the Easter weekend near Hyden in Western Australia.
Huge jumps, spine tingling speeds and the amazing Smithy’s Place Motorplex, WA situated on the fringe of one of Australia’s greatest deserts are showcased through the multiple camera angles from on the ground, in-car and the breathtaking images from the Rotorvation helicopter will keep you up all Sunday night!!!
The hugely popular motorsport programme will open the show this weekend with the half hour special on the favoured event.
Word on the street is, ”guaranteed to make your nipple’s hard!”
So don’t sit back, hang on this Sunday 1.00pm SBS Speedweek.
21st Apr 2009 - Hyden 450 Official Results
Official results are here.
19th Apr 2009 - Hyden 450
No official results yet, but it would be a pretty safe bet to assume that the following will be the final placings:
AORC Outright
1. Car:1, Driver:Shannon Rentsch, Navigator:Ian Rentsch
2. Car:5, Driver:Andrew Pinto, Navigator:Jason Prior
3. Car:13, Driver:Travis Robinson, Navigator:Paul Currie
Pro Buggy - Car:1, Driver:Shannon Rentsch, Navigator:Ian Rentsch
Prolite Buggy - Car:125, Driver:Wayne Sanderson, Navigator:Steven Sanderson
Super 1650 Buggy - Car:232, Driver:Werner Zettl, Navigator:Susan Zettl
Sportsman Buggy - Car:301, Driver:Damien Penfold, Navigator:Jarrad Eveleigh
Extreme 2WD - Car:401, Driver:Brad Gallard, Navigator:Scott Modistach
Performance 2WD - Car:572, Driver:Peter Kozak, Navigator:Paul Coci
Production 4WD - Car:715, Driver:Brett Young, Navigator:Michelle Bairstow
Extreme 4WD - Car:833, Driver:Sandy Bowman, Navigator:Simon Cox
WAORC Outright
1. Car:13, Driver:Travis Robinson, Navigator:Paul Currie
2. Car:968, Driver:Brad Cooper, Navigator:Darren Agrela
3. Car:48, Driver:Bradley Mudge, Navigator:Ashley Smith
Pro Buggy - Car:13, Driver:Travis Robinson, Navigator:Paul Currie
Prolite Buggy - Car:115, Driver:Brian Uren
Super 1650 Buggy - Car:219, Driver:Dave Percival, Navigator:Jared Percival
Extreme 2WD - Car:444, Driver:Darren Beckett, Navigator:Adrian Peel
Performance 2WD - Car:572, Driver:Peter Kozak, Navigator:Paul Coci
Production 4WD - Car:715, Driver:Brett Young, Navigator:Michelle Bairstow
Extreme 4WD - Car:802, Driver:Russell Cullen, Navigator:Scott Mulcaster
Congratulations to the winners, commiserations to those with "placing difficulties", thanks to all the volunteers (shop/bar/gate/waste/water/track/construction/admin/traffic/etc) and a big thank-you to the Smith family (and other owners) for once again letting a bunch of rev-heads tear apart their property. Give it a few days and I'm sure Frenchy will have a better wrap-up than this in the pipe. As some consolation, there's a heap of pictures over here.
8th Apr 2009 - Hyden 450 Scrutineering
Threw a few pictures taken during scrutineering onto the photos page.
6th Apr 2009 - Hyden 450 Miscellaneous Stuff
A few notes regarding this weekend's activities:
Pit Crew - Anyone with pit crew that have not signed on can do so by seeking out Brenda from THUR onwards. On FRI interstate competitors will have priority for their scrutiny and documentation and locals will have to be patient. The more that she can cover on THUR the less to do while scrutiny is on on FRI.
Gate Entry - Will be $10 per head with kids under 12 free. Anyone with an official, competitor, pit crew or media pass will be free. If you don’t have your pass yet when you go through the gate you will have to pay and redeem the $10 when you sign on with Brenda.
Drive Safely - Rumour has it that gravel being thrown up by vehicular transport passing through roadworks (there's some just before Kondinin) has absolutely no impact on radar gun readings... Aside from it being a double-demerit weekend, we'd all rather see everyone get to and from the track safely. Stick to those posted limits and stop if you're tired.
5th Apr 2009 - Hyden 450 Supp. Regs. Update
The supplementary regulations for the Hyden 450 have been updated. Of specific interest to competitors; the starting interval in Section 1 has been reduced from 1min to 30sec. For the full document, go here. All pit crew must also have submitted a signed copy of the pit crew disclaimer form. Gotta love documentation...
25th Mar 2009 - Hyden 450 Final Entry List
Entries have now closed for the Hyden 450. Just under 90 vehicles, with most of the fastest offroad cars in Australia, will be in the mix for outright positions in the upcoming ARB-Pinjarra Engineering sponsored event. Full entry list is here. There's also a few pictures from last year on the photos page.
18th Mar 2009 - Hyden 450 Current Entry List
Attached here is probably the final entry list to be released before entries close in 3 days time. Prospective Hyden 450 competitors should note that sending an entry soon* would be a really good idea if they wish to actually race; as leaving your race car next to the caravan for the entire weekend is probably not your idea of fun...
* where 'soon' is defined as being between when you first read this and your next meal.
11th Mar 2009 - Hyden 450 Current Entry List
A total of 53 entries have now been received for the ARB - Pinjarra Engineering Hyden 450 2009, to be run in early April. This includes a field of 23 Pro Buggies, and with more entries to come it looks like a bumper field is going to be competing during the 1st AORC round for 2009. Entries close on the 21st March, so there's still heaps of time to get one in if you haven't already. The current entry list is here.
10th Mar 2008 - Hyden 450 Fuel Orders
BP Ultimate 98 (only) will be available onsite to those teams who have pre-ordered their fuel. The fuel will be delivered to the track a couple of days before the race, and with a new tank filter, it should be pretty clean and fresh when teams get it. Fill out this form and email it to or post it to the given address. Deposits can be paid either by cheque or via EFT (details here). Note that the deposit is $1.40 per litre, and refunds will be provided. Orders should be received no later than the 3rd April.
22nd Feb 2009 - Presentation Dinner Wrapup
Hi; a couple of pictures of our Presentation night and legends dinner....raging success!
[Ed. Go HERE (look for the 2008 Presentation Dinner album) for some more pics.]
It was held at the Indian Ocean Hotel in Scarborough with approx 70 people attending. A big congratulations to Dave Rohrlach and co-driver Tim Rohrlach and supported by Alan Rohrlach our current club champions. Club Person of the year went to the dynamic Ms Brenda Annear whose efforts have propelled the club into new standards of administration.
Class winners include;
Pro Buggy: Driver - Eric Phillips, Co-Driver - Paul Curry
Super 1650: Driver - Adam Greig, Co-Driver - Naomi Goddard
Sportsman Buggy: Driver - Mick French, Co-Driver - Marty Liprini
Performance 2WD: Driver - Dave Rohlach, Co-Driver - Tim (zztop) Rohlach
Extreme 4WD: Driver - Jonny French, Co-Driver - Ian French
Production 4WD: Driver - Daniel (the oracle) Rogers
Extreme 4WD: Driver - Russell (Sootchucker) Cullen, Co-Driver - Scotty Malcaulster
In our 21st year, the Club inducted our first 'Legends'! Our legends were identified in recognition of their continuous work and tireless effort which have contributed to the ongoing success of the Western Desert Racers. Our recipients were Ian French, Dick Marshall, Terry Rogers, Ken Smith, Cherith Smith, Julie Letch, Kim Howard, Glen Ward, Brian Robinson and Daniel Rogers. A big congratulations and thank you for the solid foundations of one of Australia'a best off road racing clubs.
WE REFUSE TO BE A PART OF THE RECESSION!!!!!!
YOURS IN DUST AND GLORY!
Frenchy
(compiled - Frenchy; spelling, grammer, punctuation, and everything else to make it at least partly coherent - SBW)
22nd Feb 2009 - Club Points and Champions for 2008
The 2008 club outright and class points have been posted. Also up are the club champions for 2008. Congratulations to Dave and Tim for leading the pack home and the various winners of the individual classes. For the rest of you, training for the 2009 season starts in less than 6 days out at Yealering.
17th Feb 2009 - Hyden 450 Officials Registration
All people considering filling officials roles at the upcoming Hyden 450 should fill out this form and get it back to Dieter ASAP. Forms can be returned to or mailed to:
Officials Coordinator
c/- Dieter von Mollendorf
ARB - Pinjarra Engineering Hyden 450 2009
PO Box 429
Welshpool WA 6986
12th Feb 2009 - General Meeting
A WDR general meeting has been setup for Tues 17th Feb 2009, ostensibly to provide an opportunity for people to update their membership before the first WAORC event out at Yealering. It appears there may also be some animated discussion regarding the appointment procedures currently in use (or not) by the State Council. At the very least it'll be good opportunity to have a beer and a chat... An electronic version of the paper copy of the meeting notice is here. An up-to-date membership form is here.
Also updated a few things around the site: 2009 exec committee, 2009 calendar, CAMS minutes.
5th Feb 2009 - Presentation Dinner
The 2008 WDR Presentation Dinner & Legends Awards will be held on Saturday 21st February at the Indian Ocean Hotel. Please RSVP to Rochelle ( or 0419 049 101) by the 16th February. For more information, click the image below...
11th Jan 2009 - Hyden 450 Sup. Regs.
Supplementary regulations (and a heap of other stuff) for the first round of the AORC comp. for 2009, the ARB - Pinjarra Engineering Hyden 450 2009, have been issued. This event also constitutes the second round of the WAORC competition for 2009.
21st Dec 2008 - Hyden Update
In anticipation for next year's racing, a dedicated team has already begun work on upgrading the facilities at Hyden. Read on for more detail about what was done and the merry band who pulled it together...
