Circuit Race – Event Information
Proudly sponsored by Renmark Auto Service, the Circuit Race is an excellent race to view from either the Renmark Club or the lawn areas surrounding the club in the heart of the Renmark Town Centre, South Australia. The race will be conducted on the water directly in front of the Renmark Club and surrounding lawn area.
About the race – The circuit race provides interesting and exciting viewing. Three boats compete at a time, time trailed over Four laps. This is the only opportunity throughout the season that racers get to compete in this style of racing. Laps are won and lost at the turning buoys. Boat motor sizes range from 15HP, 300cc Modified, 25HP, 30 Standards, 30 Super Standards, Rookies and 30HP Sports.
Boats are gridded 3 boats per race in random selection and race at least two rounds per entry.
Last chance final entry for the fourth entry in the final is determined by 4th, 5th , and 6th fastest from the heats facing off for the chance to join the finals as the 4th boat.
Finals are top four boats combined times over the two rounds with pole position (inside lane only awarded to the quickest of the final four.
The 2021 season saw the introduction of the ‘joker lap’. This involves team undertaking one longer lap ‘the joker lap’. The Long lap cannot be the first lap but can be taken as any of the remaining laps as long as 3 short and 1 long are completed in total. Circuit racing is exciting and it just got a lot more exciting with the inclusion of the joker lap.
The Circuit Race in an ideal event for family viewing. You can take advantage of the Renmark Club and their balcony area or you can utilize the spacious lawn areas surrounding the club.
Medical assistance – Event Medical Plus will be in attendance throughout the duration of the event.
Closed water restrictions – Closed waters restrictions will be in place immediately upstream and downstream of the event from 8am to 5pm.
Race times – Racing could commence from 11am with the 15HP and finish around 2.30 to 3pm. Actual times will be adjusted after competitor entries close. Updated information will be available prior to the round on the Dinghy Club’s facebook page.
Riverland Dinghy Club Merchandise – It is fantastic to have partnered with Ryde Clothing to retail our Club Merchandise. Visit them in store on Murray Avenue or grab a bargain at the event. www.rydeclothing.co
Please note date information:
The Circuit race is scheduled as Round 3 of the Riverland Dinghy Club’s 6 Round STACER Championship Series. Pandemic restrictions may require Round Events to be rescheduled so please check the website Notice Board for up to date information.
Dinghy Club Volunteers – Did you know the Dinghy Club is run entirely by Volunteers?
The club requires volunteers to assist at all race events. They participate in pre planning events, setting up on and off the water and pack up after the event. Race rounds require, timing system operators, duty boat and closed water marshal, race starter, boat marshals, rescue boats, pre and post race scrutineer volunteers. Recently as a result of the pandemic we have had to add Covid Marshals to the list (one for every 200 persons).
If you would like to be part of this group and gain an insight into the workings fo the club, don’t be shy, give us a shout out or email. riverlandinghyclub@hotmail.com and offer up your time.
We promise you will be made to feel very welcome, they are a happy bunch of Volunteers.
Trophy presentation at the Renmark Club from 5.30/6pm.
