Driver Development Car
Hi there! I wish I had a fancy name, like Schmicko, or Lightning, or Renee - but the truth is, my name changes with every person that gets in my driver's seat.
I am the Hot Bricks Driver Development Car, purchased in 2017 to enable club members who do not have access to a regular competition car suitable for motorsport. To date, I have been driven in motorkhanas, super sprints, club cruises and hillclimbs.
I am an R53 2003 Mini Cooper S - Supercharged, 4 Cylinder, 1600 cc - 6 speed, manual. The best part about being part of a car club is that I am never short of experienced and qualified club members to ensure that I am serviced regularly, although there is an expectation that everyone that drives me is also involved in ensuring I am ready to be driven competitively - I call it my 'pre-flight checks'.
You must be a financial club member to drive me, priority will be given to Juniors and Rookies. The cost for use depends on the type of event:
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Super Sprint |
$90 |
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Hillclimb |
$60 |
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Motorkhana |
$30 |
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Cruise |
Free with car returned washed and full of fuel |
The car is garaged at a secure location north of Adelaide.
To book me for an event, go to the Events page and click on the individual event you are interested in. Bookings open one month prior to the event. Use the 'purchase ticket' option to complete your booking.
If the event is not listed, then please use the Contact Us option. Complete the details, letting us know who you are and what you want to use the car for, in particular, what type of event it is.
From there, the committee will review your request. If approved, your details will be provided to the car custodian so you can make arrangements to collect the car from them for use at the event.
Please note: Approval to use the club car may be declined if the vehicle is in need of repair, the driver does not have the necessary experience to compete in the event, or there has been previous poor conduct by the driver making the request.
If you haven't driven a BMW mini before, let the custodian know, so they can help familiarise you with the car and walk you through the pre-start checks that need to be done on the day of the event.
The car is to be returned at the end of the event, cleaned and refuelled with 98 Octane Premium Unleaded.
- Vehicle breakages will be looked at on a case by case basis:
a) If the breakage is deemed to be driver abuse, there will be an expectation that the driver covers the cost of parts and assists in the repair.
b) If the breakage is deemed to be a wear and tear item, then the cost will be covered by the club, with the expectation that the driver will assist with the repair.
- The car is to be returned at the end of the event, cleaned and refuelled with 98 Octane Premium Unleaded.
- Any fines and / or demerit points incurred when the car is borrowed will be the responsibility of the user.
- Drivers are expected to be part of the maintenance process on nominated dates prior to the car being used for each booked event. A log book will be kept for vehicle maintenance.
The club has other equipment available to be used by members, including:
- Gloves
- Helmets - different sizes are available
- Timing devices
To make arrangements to borrow these items, use the Contact Us option
Protective equipment purchased courtesy of a grant from the Government of South Australia @dit.sa.gov.au
