Jinba Ittai Challenge 2016
Which Chapter has the fastest go karters and the noisiest cheer leaders?
The Jinba Ittai Karting Challenge will be hotly contested again to determine which Chapter will take home the trophy for 2016. Sydney Chapter have claimed the grand prize for the last three years - it's time for another Chapter to knock them off their perch!
It's Illawarra Chapter's turn to host the final round of the Challenge this year, and we're returning to the original venue that we used in 2013 - Picton Karting Track. Illawarra Chapter did a recce a few weeks ago, and the track and karts are in great condition.
Qualifying rounds have been held, Chapter finalists selected, and the final inter-chapter Challenge will be held on 30 October 2016.
Chapter cheer squads are welcome and encouraged to attend to support their respective Chapter contenders. BYO pom-poms!
Stick around for lunch afterwards at Picton Hotel - only five minutes down the road.
*** You must be a member of the MX-5 Club of NSW to earn points for your chapter ***
All chapter convenors must confirm attendance of representatives in advance.
Points of contact:
| Illawarra | Jan Gibson | 0458 715 000 | illawarra@mx5.com.au |
| RPM | Lesa Bunn | 0423 276 152 | rpm@mx5.com.au |
| Sydney | Guy Coles | 0419 914 443 | sydney@mx5.com.au |
| Hunter | Josh Fitzgerald | 0404 009 304 | hunter@mx5.com.au |
| Canberra | Norm Barker | 0409 604 041 | canberra@mx5.com.au |
Please ensure that you are at the track at least 30-45 minutes prior to the start to sort out forms and payment
Scoring System
Best two timed laps (average) will decide the Individual Award Male and Individual Award Female categories.
Points earned for your chapter for each category are as follows:
| 1st | 24 | 4th | 15 | 7th | 8 | 10th | 3 |
| 2nd | 21 | 5th | 12 | 8th | 6 | 11th | 2 |
| 3rd | 18 | 6th | 10 | 9th | 4 | 12th | 1 |
If it’s a draw on points (Individual and Club) - the winner will be determined on best times
Presentation of awards will follow the final race and all participants and support crews are invited to a suitable venue for refreshments following this event.
History of the Jinba Ittai Challenge
| Date | Venue | Host Chapter | Champion Chapter | Story |
| 8 Jun 2013 | Picton Karting Track | Illawarra | Sydney | Link |
| 2 Nov 2014 | Indy 800, Wilberforce | RPM | Sydney | Link |
| 20 Sep 2015 | Luddenham Raceway | Sydney | Sydney | Link |
