Grahame Burton (Hurlstone Park)
Group Fa
0412 660 513 
[email protected]

Chris O'Connor (Bangor)
Groups A, C
0417 071 110
[email protected]

Colin Haste (Port Macquarie)
Group J,K,L,M,O,P,Q
0408 865 629
[email protected]

Warren Lewington (Rosehill)
Group Fa, Fb, Fc
0408 612 752
[email protected]

Vince Macri (Austral)
Group N
0416 025 332
[email protected]

Bryan Miller (Kiama)
Group M,O,P,Q,R,F5000
02 4233 0547
[email protected]

Geoff Morse (Brookvale)
Group S
0433 247 011
[email protected]

David Rapley (Bathurst)
Groups L, M, J, K, L
0409 309 892
[email protected]

Bruce Whitford (Baulkham Hills)
Group N
0427 392 839
[email protected]

Brett Curtis (Esk)
Group V
0428 883 304
[email protected]

Peter Herlihen (Warwick)
Groups A, C, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, U, F5000
0414 474 408
[email protected]

Frank Lowndes (Maroochydore)
Groups A, C
0417 389 537
[email protected]

Bruce Richards (Gympie)
Group A, C, N, S, T, U
0419 675 020
[email protected]

Peter Wynn (Kings Beach)
Group N
0400 088 931
[email protected]

Peter Bail (St Peters)
Groups J, K, L, M, P, Q, R
08 8362 5554
[email protected]

John Bryant (Strathalbyn)
Groups F5000, A, C
0418 818 998
[email protected]

Donald Greiveson (Naracoorte)
Group V
0439 855 604
[email protected]

Alan Pickstock (Smithfield)
Group A, C, N, S
0413 516 246
[email protected]

Stephen Caplice (Claremont)
Group N
0418 148 608
[email protected]

David Dungey (Margate)
Groups J, K, S
0407 059 196
[email protected]

Dean Bryant (Bendigo)
Group N
0417 012 526
[email protected]

Bob Buck (Doreen)
Group S
0418 374 447
[email protected]

Wayne Groeger (Fairhaven)
Group F, M, O, P, Q, R, S, T
0419 545 339
[email protected]

Bob Harborow (San Remo)
Group Lb, F5000
0419 593 308
[email protected]

James Lambert (Morwell)
Groups M, O
0417 388 051
[email protected]

John Mahncke (Wantirna)
Group U
0418 387 974
[email protected]

Nick Massaro (Kingsbury)
Group N
0401 743 234
[email protected]

David Mottram (Drummond North)
Groups F, M, O, P, Q, R, V
03 5423 9528
[email protected]

John Pettit (Frankston)
Groups M, O, P
0412 020 248
[email protected]

Len Read (Somerville)
Group N
0408 548 133
[email protected]

Colin Smith (Ferntree Gully)
Group U
0418 348 374
[email protected]

Wally Storey (Indigo Valley)
Group F
0407 464 261
[email protected]

David Twigg (St Andrews Beach)
Group N
0414 875 922
[email protected]

Paul Watson (Donvale)
Group A,C,Nc,F
0412 153 979
[email protected]

All queries can be sent to [email protected]

All queries can be sent to [email protected]

Owners of international vehicles wishing to compete in Australian events must obtain a Foreign Participation Visa and must apply for a Temporary Permit to Compete from Motorsport Australia.

For information on Foreign Participation Visas, please refer to the Competition Visa section of the Motorsport Australia website.

When entering an Australian event, you will be required to submit paperwork to the event secretary evidencing the eligibility of the vehicle in its country of origin in the form of an FIA Historic Technical Passport or equivalent.

New Zealand competitors are eligible to compete in Australian national events with a MSNZ Certificate of Description under the Trans-Tasman Agreement.

An International Vehicle Temporary Permit to Compete will be issued by Motorsport Australia for each event in which the vehicle is entered. The vehicle is permitted to compete for up to 12 months from the date of issue of the first permit, thereafter the vehicle will require a Motorsport Australia Certificate of Description.

For further information on overseas vehicles, refer to article 1.8 of the 5th Category Regulations.

AUSTRALIAN COMPETITORS

Owners of Australian vehicles wishing to compete in overseas events must obtain an International Competition Visa, and for events conducted under Appendix K, you will need to apply for a Historic Technical Passport from Motorsport Australia.

For information on International Competition Visas, please refer to the Competition Visa section of the Motorsport Australia website.

When entering an overseas event, you will be required to submit paperwork evidencing the eligibility of the vehicle in Australia in the form of an FIA Historic Technical Passport.

Australian competitors are eligible to compete in New Zealand national events with a Motorsport Australia Certificate of Description under the Trans-Tasman Agreement.

For a Historic Technical Passport, please refer to the Schedule of Fees - Appendix R. Application forms are available upon request from Motorsport Australia.

For further information on competition overseas, refer to Appendix K of the International Sporting Code.

The Motorsport Australia Historic Eligibility Committee (HEC) is a sub-committee of the Historic Motorsport Committee (HMC) and has been established by Motorsport Australia to administer the historic eligibility classification of sports and racing vehicles competing in 5th Category events.

The HEC shall be responsible for provision of advice to the HMC regarding:

• The current state of eligibility of sports and racing vehicles competing in historic motorsport in Australia; and
• Rules, policies and procedures to enable the effective ongoing management of the eligibility of historic racing and sports cars (non production-based vehicles).

The Motorsport Australia Historic Production Based Eligibility Committee (HPBEC) is a sub-committee of the Historic Motorsport Committee (HMC) and has been established by Motorsport Australia to administer the eligibility classification of historic touring cars, production-based sports cars, and sports sedans competing in 5th Category events.

The HPBEC shall be responsible for provision of advice to the HMC regarding:

• The current state of eligibility of historic production-based vehicles competing in historic motorsport in Australia; and
• Rules, policies and procedures to enable the effective ongoing management of historic production-based vehicle eligibility.

This group caters for vehicles with a competition history established in Australia and elsewhere in the period 1 January 1984 to 31 December 1992 in events run to regulations promulgated by FISA and or as adopted by Motorsport Australia for Group A Touring Cars.

This group caters for vehicles with a competition history established in the period 1 January 1973 to 31 December 1984, in events run to regulations promulgated by Motorsport Australia for Group C Touring Cars in the period.

This group is intended to cater for Formula Ford racing cars powered by the 1600 “Kent” engine, within the various sub groups set put below.

Fa

Vehicles with a competition history established prior to 31 December 1977.

Fb

Vehicles with a competition history established between 1 January 1978 and 31 December 1983 but excluding the Swift DB1. 

Fc

Vehicles with a competition history established between 1 January 1984 and 31 December 1989.

This group caters for Formula 5000 racing cars, being factory cars which must have been constructed before 31st October 1977 or, if an Australian built car constructed specifically for F5000 and raced in F5000 events, must have been raced before 31st December, 1977.

This group is intended to depict early racing design and development to include the important field of significant excellence in design and workmanship defined as the “vintage period”. Vehicles eligible are racing and sports cars with a competition history established before 31st December 1930. One-off special type vehicles constructed at any time using major components manufactured prior to the end of 1930 are catered for in Group Jb.

This group is intended to cater for the pre and early post World War 2 period, including classically engineered factory constructed cars, local specials constructed on a one-off basis using production car components from the pre-war period, and some factory constructed cars which were modified during the group period, and fitted with engines from pre-war production cars. 

Vehicles eligible will be racing and sports cars with a competition history established between 1st January 1931 and 31st December 1949, using major components manufactured prior to 31st December 1940. One-off special type vehicles constructed at any time using major components manufactured prior to the end of 1940 are catered for in Group Kb.

This group caters for cars with a competition history established between 1st January 1941 and the 31st December 1960. 

It is divided into two sub-groups viz: 

Lb - Racing Cars and Sports Cars

This group caters basically for cars built for competition, either factory built or “one-off” specials.

Lc - Square Riggers

This group caters for “square rigger” sports cars (primarily MG TC) where it was common practice to remove the windscreen, mudguards and headlights and run as a racing car, at the whim of the owner. One-off special type vehicles constructed at any time after 1 January 1940 but prior to the end of 1960 are also catered for in this group. 

This group is intended to cater for racing, sports racing and clubman sports cars with a competition history established between 1st January 1961 and 31st December 1965.

This group caters for production touring and touring cars built before 31st December 1972. The group is divided into three time periods defined as Na, Nb and Nc, and is unique in that individual cars are not required to have a competition history in order to be eligible.

Na

Group Na is for production touring cars as recognised by Motorsport Australia and commercially available in Australia prior to 31st December 1957, with the inclusion of certain run-on models.

Nb

Group Nb is for series production type touring cars manufactured prior to 31st December 1964 of which 100 of the particular model must have been produced (also known as Appendix J). This group is open to cars which were built and established a competition history either in Australia or overseas, provided the make and model was homologated with the FIA.

Nc

Group Nc is for touring cars of a make and model which competed in Australia between 1st January 1965 and 31st December 1972 in either the Australian Touring Car Championship or in races specifically for the 3rd Category Group C Improved Touring Cars.

This group is intended to cater for racing and sports racing cars with a competition history established between 1st January 1966 and 31st December 1969, but specifically excluding cars fitted with the early forms of aerodynamic devices which appeared towards the end of this period.

This group caters for racing and sports racing cars with a competition history established between 1 Jan 1968 and 31 December 1972, which competed with the combination of early aerodynamic devices and treaded racing tyres.

This group caters for racing and sports racing cars with a competition history established between 1st January 1970 and 31st December 1977, and for cars excluded from classification in earlier historic groups because of the nature of the aerodynamic devices with which they are fitted.

This group caters for racing, sports racing, and clubman sports cars complying with period rules for specific racing formulae, with a competition history established between 1st January 1978 and the various end dates as detailed in the Motorsport Australia Manual.

This group caters for production sports cars which were manufactured between 1st January 1941 and 31st December 1977. The group is divided into three time periods defined as Sa, Sb and Sc.

Sa

Group Sa is for production sports cars, as recognised by Motorsport Australia, manufactured between 1st January 1941 and 31st December 1960 with the inclusion of certain run-on models (e.g. Mk1 Austin Healey Sprite).

Sb

Group Sb is for production sports cars generally manufactured between 1st January 1961 and 31st December 1969 with the inclusion of model run-ons.

Sc

Group Sc is for non-turbo charged production sports cars generally manufactured and available in Australia between 1st January 1970 and 31st December 1977 with the inclusion of model run-ons.

This group caters for production sports cars with a competition history established after 1 January 1941 and before 31 December 1981 and for factory competition variants either built, or with a competition history established between 1st January 1941 and 31st December 1977.

This group caters for vehicles with a competition history established in the period pre-1986 in events run to regulations promulgated by Motorsport Australia for Sports Sedans – Group B (including Sports Racing Car Closed and GT Performance Cars – Group D).

This group is intended to cater for Formula Vee 1200 racing cars within the two sub groups set out below.

Va

This group is intended to cater for Formula Vee racing cars with a competition history established in the period between 1 January 1965 and 31 December 1974.

Vb

This group is intended to cater for Formula Vee racing cars with a competition histoy established between 1 January 1975 and 31 December 1985.

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Motorsport Australia, working with the Australian Historic Motorsport Commission (AHMSC), has implemented a High Performance Licence (HPL) Endorsement for selected historic vehicle groups.

Given the nature of vehicles involved in historic motorsport, there can often be greater risks for participants. 

The AHMSC will now introduce licence changes in order to mitigate risks posed by inexperienced competitors in high performance 5th Category Historic vehicles.

Approval for these changes has been received from the Association of Historic Motor Racing Clubs, and F5000 Australia support and remain active in assisting Motorsport Australia with the implementation.

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In addition to applicants currently holding a National Circuit (NC) Licence, a HPL Endorsement will now be required for the following high performance 5th Category Historic vehicles:
• FIA Formula One and Indy Cars (all)
• F5000 (all)
• Groups Q and R FIA 2L Formula Two (2000cc)
• Group R Formula 3000/Formula Holden (all)
• Groups Q and R Sports over 3 Litre engine capacity
• FIA prototypes Group C1 and C2 Sports (all)

NOTE: International C/CH licence holders still require the endorsement to compete nationally.

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In addition to holding a National Circuit licence, a HPL Endorsement Observed Licence Test must be conducted in the relevant vehicle, followed by a final endorsement approval by the Motorsport Australia HPL Endorsement Evaluation Panel.

The application form for an HPL Endorsement is available here.

A Recognition of Previous Experience (RPE) application process will be available for existing drivers of vehicles that will now require HPL Endorsement.

An application forms for an HPL RPE are available on the same HPL application form.

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Should an Observed Licence Test be undertaken outside of an event, then the cost of any test would apply.

There will be no administration fee for an application for a HPL Endorsement.

Competitors upgrading or applying for a new National Circuit licence should refer to the current Motorsport Australia licence structure for licensing costs.

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Is anyone exempt from requiring the HPL Endorsement?
A driver holding a Motorsport Australia Superlicence is exempted from the above evaluation.

Do I still require the endorsement if I hold a FIA International C, CH licence or higher? 
C/CH licence holders still require the endorsement to compete nationally.

Once I receive the HPL Endorsement, am I required to re-apply?
Once you receive the HPL Endorsement, you are not required to re-apply.

However to maintain a HPL Endorsement a Driver must enter and compete at two Events per year in an Automobile approved by the Historic Motorsport Committee in either historic or contemporary motorsport.

The Stewards of a Meeting can suspend a HPL Endorsement at a Meeting should it be identified that a driver is not demonstrating the necessary skills to maintain the HPL Endorsement. In such a case, the HPL Endorsement issued for that Driver will be reviewed post the meeting by the Motorsport Australia HPL Endorsement Evaluation Panel.

The Motorsport Australia CEO also has the authority to suspend a licence and/or endorsement at any time in accordance with Motorsport Australia NCR 88.

What if I have already renewed my licence prior to applying/receiving the HPL endorsement?
If you have already received your licence, a replacement licence can be sent out upon successful application of the HPL endorsement.

Where can I book a HPL Endorsement OLT?
Depending on your State, you can book in for a Motorsport Australia Observed Licence Test by accredited OLT Evaluators, by accredited private providers, or prior to a 5th Category Race Meeting. Please click here for a list of OLT dates or contact  [email protected]

Further queries can be directed to  [email protected]

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Vehicles in the 5th Category are required to comply with one of the following requirements in regards to safety cages:

	Ja, Ka, Lb	Group N*	Group S*	All other groups	Form required
No safety cage required unless originally fitted	Yes1				Written request to Motorsport Australia
Safety cage to comply with 1973 requirements SPECIFICATIONS OF AUTOMOBILES 5th Category – Historic Cars Vehicle Eligibility – General Requirements	Yes			Yes ^	No form
Safety cage to comply with Schedule J of the Motorsport Australia Manual SPECIFICATIONS OF AUTOMOBILES 5th Category – Historic Cars Vehicle Eligibility – General Requirements	Yes	Yes Type 2 or 3	Yes Type 2 or 3	Yes^	Safety Cage Registration forms (Type 1, 2 and 3)
Safety cage to comply with SPECIFICATIONS OF AUTOMOBILES 5th Category – Historic Cars Vehicle Eligibility – General Requirements	Yes				Historic Safety Cage Authorisation form

Refer to the SPECIFICATIONS OF AUTOMOBILES 5th Category – Historic Cars Vehicle Eligibility – General Requirements or the relevant vehicle requirements of the 5th Category Regulations for more information regarding the safety cage requirement for your vehicle

¹Effective roll bars must be fitted to all competing vehicles, however Group Ja, Ka and Lb vehicles, which cannot be so equipped without serious adverse impacts on standards of authenticity and originality may be exempted from the requirement. Any exemption from the requirement to fit roll bars must be sought from and approved by Motorsport Australia.

*For the following groups refer to the Groups Na, Nb, Nc, C, A, Sa, Sb and Sc - refer individual group regulations for more information regarding the safety cage requirement for your vehicle.

^Some vehicles may not be able to comply with Schedule J or the 1973 requirements and may be eligible to apply for consideration to be granted permission to install a safety cage that complies with SPECIFICATIONS OF AUTOMOBILES 5th Category – Historic Cars Vehicle Eligibility – General Requirements

To establish that a vehicle has a continuous line of history, even though following major damage, it may have undergone substantial repair or replacement at some time in its competition history, it will be necessary to establish what if any major components have been replaced and/or discarded. Usually this will be the tube chassis-frame, monocoque or body shell. If no major components have been replaced and have simply undergone major repairs, then the line of history is unbroken and will not be the subject of the guidelines below.

Note: these guidelines are for individuals to consider before making an application for vehicle certification.

1. Was the level of damage, or deterioration so severe that the original components had to be replaced? Inspection or proof of the condition of the replaced component is required, as is proof of the fate of the replaced and/or discarded components.

2. Did the new components provide minimal change to the specification of the rebuilt vehicle? The vehicle must have been rebuilt to essentially the same basic specification as prior to the replacement and incorporate as many of the original distinguishing components as possible. Proof of the original specification required.

• Was the intent of the rebuild an attempt to get the vehicle back into competition as soon as possible?
• And if so, how long was the vehicle out of action because of the component replacement/vehicle rebuild – was it less than 3 months?

Note: If the answers to Questions 1 and 2 were in the affirmative then the original vehicle would likely retain its Line of History.

3. Were the major component/s replaced as a method of upgrading the specification of the original vehicle?

Note: If the answer to this question is affirmative, then it will likely require more detailed investigation depending on the extent of the replacements and the level of the upgrade. The rebuild could effectively constitute the construction of a new vehicle, in which case the “year the vehicle represents” may now start from the date of the completion of the replacement vehicle.

4. Were the discarded major component/s sufficiently significant or different to represent the original vehicle and confirm its unique identity?

Note: If the answer to this question is affirmative then there is likely to be a case for restoring/resurrecting the original vehicle with its history extending from the date of manufacture to the date of the event that resulted in it being withdrawn from active competition.

5. Were the discarded major component/s used to create another vehicle?

Note: The answer to this question will depend on the timing of the “creation.” If it took place in one of the existing historic periods then the vehicle will have a claim to the specification at that time. However under Motorsport Australia's 5th Category regulations it isn’t acceptable to create a new historic vehicle. It is acceptable to use a discarded but repaired chassis to repair another damaged vehicle provided the process is accurately recorded and the chassis number of the repaired vehicle is retained.

6. Did the rebuilt vehicle retain the original documentation/log book?

7. Was there a change of ownership following the rebuild?

8. How long was the vehicle out of action because of the component replacement – was it more than 12 months?

Note: The answers to Questions 6, 7 and 8 will assist in determining the circumstances and timing of the rebuild. Logbooks did not have the significance “in the day” that they do now, and questionable documentation in the past can create problems when historic classification is being sought.

If you wish to change the ownership of a historic log book, please complete a log book amendment form and send this and the log book to Motorsport Australia for processing. If is not necessary to submit Certificates of Description for change of ownership.

If you have changed the colour of a vehicle with a historic log book, you will need to submit the log book, new photos and a log book amendment form to Motorsport Australia. In the case of vehicles with a COD, an 'Erratum' document will be issued.

There is no fee for this service. Photos can be emailed to [email protected]

Please allow 5–7 working days for the changes to be processed.

Please note: If you wish to make changes in specification or colour to a vehicle with a COD, we recommend that you contact Motorsport Australia on 1300 883 959 for approval prior to making any modifications.

ENGINE SEALING FOR GROUPS “S” and “N” TO BE MANDATORY FROM 1.1.2018

The purpose of engine sealing is to maintain the integrity of the cylinder bore and stroke measurements.

 All engines to be sealed by a;

1. Historic Eligibility Officer or,
2. Motorsport Australia Technical Commissioner or,
3. Any Motorsport Australia category authorised engine inspector/engine sealer

Engines are to be sealed in accordance with the following procedure.

1. The sealer for the engine being sealed will not have any association with the particular vehicle which the engine is being sealed for.
2. Engine to be assembled to a short motor.
3. Measure cylinder bore and stroke.
4. Bore and stroke must respect the engine regulation and specification information. Refer to the Motorsport Australia Specification Sheet for the particular vehicle. If the measurements exceed the allowed specifications then the engine will not be sealed.
5. Observe for any unauthorised modifications.
6. Bolts to be wired and seals to be in place as necessary.
7. List bore/stroke measurements and any observations on the form.
8. The engine sealer is to provide to the competitor a Motorsport Australia Engine Inspection Sheet signed with a clearly printed name of the inspector.
9. The Competitor will retain a copy of the engine sealing results for your records as you may be required to provide this information to the Motorsport Australia representative when requested.

1. Where there is a question of a suspect engine at a race meeting and the engine is found to be not sealed, the engine is to be sealed and the matter referred to the Stewards of the Event.
2. Engines sealed prior to inspection/measuring will be subject to inspection at the convenience of the competitor i.e: When the engine is being dismantled for maintenance.
3. Where the engine is requested to be dismantled for inspection (either as a result of a protest and/or at the discretion of the Stewards) and if found to be non-compliant the competitor will lose any accrued points from the time the engine was sealed, a charge is to be raised and referred to the Stewards for deliberation.

IF THE ENGINE SEAL IS REMOVED FOR ANY REASON THE COMPETITOR MUST COMPLETE A SEAL REMOVAL FORM AND FORWARD A COPY TO THE CATEGORY TECHNICAL COMMISSIONER.

Note:
Engines that have Motorsport Australia approved aftermarket parts installed (such as  cylinder heads, engine blocks) may require extra sealing procedures to be carried out during assembly. Refer to the vehicle make and model Specification Sheet for details.

Rotary engined vehicle must have engines checked for porting modifications and sealed during assembly.