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| Outcome of the 2015 Annual General Meeting held at Duimpies Hangar – 18 Feb 2015 |
Welcome/apologies: |
| Peter du Toit welcomed all that were present and thanked them for their attendance, thanks to Colin Frost too, for his hospitality. Mel read out all the apologies. |
Review of 2014: |
| Peter then gave an outline of the 2014 year and Passion for Speed International at Zwartkops and Killarney in January – February. |
| The Legends of the 9 Hour series – 1958 to 1974 represents the Golden Age of Motor Racing not only for South Africa but also Internationally. An age of care free motor racing which is characterised by speed alone, huge variety relatively low technology and public support. |
| The Legends series has grown from 7/12 cars in 2002 to a register of over 220 at the end of 2014. |
| There are however, some serious challenges ahead in respect of running costs, the availability of suitable cars and spares, and logistical support at away races. Sponsorships are also becoming increasingly difficult to procure as enterprise, operating margins decline which results in cost cutting and social responsibility issues taking preference. These are all issues which we need to address in setting key objectives for the future of the series. |
| Our Passion for Speed festival at Zwartkops was very successful. It may just rank as the most successful event in South Africa in 2015. |
| Killarney, although successful, did not have the impact of volume of entries at Zwartkops but did produce good motor racing. |
| Our biggest threat is cost and our cars that are being sold to International participants. |
The way forward: |
| The budgeted cost of running the series is at approx R300k in 2015 |
Sponsors: |
| Big thanks to SKF, Castrol, Hollard and Marlboro Crane hire for their assistance at the International and thanks to SKF for their continuous support. |
Calendar: |
| See the calendar for all Legends categories for 2015 |
Election of office bearers for 2015: |
Legends of the 9 Hour Racing Club – ChairmanPeter du Toit 083 601 1737 / d…@mweb.co.za |
Technical consultant/sBrian Cook 082 491 5210 / r…@mweb.co.za |
Accounts/TreasurerLee-Anne Erasmus a…@zwartkops.co.za |
Sponsor Relationship / SecretaryMelanie Spurr 079 469 7511 / m…@zoc.co.za |
PR – MediaThomas Falkiner 078 355 7028 / f…@sundaytimes.co.za |
Race day AdminSteven Kernick 084 392 8462 / s…@gmail.com |
Category Representatives:Pre 1966 Production Saloons – Brian Cook |
General: |
| TV times from the International Mel will mail to all EVERYONE that competes in Legends has to be a member of Legends of the 9 Hour club Look at a dedicated pit area for LITTLE giants at Zwartkops (ZOC 1) to create a ‘home’ for them |
| Peter thanked all for attending |
| Meeting closed at 20:30 |
