Issue #004 August 2010

2010/11 NASR Speedway Hand Book

Be sure to keep an eye on your letterbox - the 2010/11 NASR Speedway Hand Book will be posted directly to all NASR Licence Holders within the next 3 weeks!

The 2010/11 NASR Speedway Hand Book is a 40 page DL-sized publication featuring important information about NASR, licensing, insurance, World Series Sprintcars, National Super Sedan Series and more. Inside you will also find a some special offers exclusively for NASR licence holders!

NASR Presents World Series Sprintcars iPhone Web App

For the first time ever, NASR is pleased to announce that World Series Sprintcars fans will be able to get their Sprintcar fix on the go with the WSS iPhone web application.

The web application, which will also be compatible with most internet-enabled mobile phones, will bring the action right to your seat. Featuring a slick, iPhone optimized interface, the ‘app’ will enable fans to stay up to date with Live Grid Draws during the event, Race Results, Championship Standings, News, Schedules and more.

More news and features will be announced as the series draws near, so stay tuned to www.nasr.com.au and www.worldseriessprintcars.com.

GM Dale Gilson in SRN Magazine

Keep an eye out for NASR General Manager Dale Gilson in this fortnight's issue of Speedway Racing News.

Dale participated in a 'Head to Head' with SRN's Rebecca Morris, answering questions about his first year as General Manager, plans for year 2 in the job and identifying future challenges.

You can find out more about SRN at www.speedway.com.au

For Sale: RACEceiver One Way Communicators

NASR has received a shipment of RACEceiver Elite 1600 Rookie Driver Kits. The kit includes an Elite 1600 RACEceiver and Rookie in-ear earbuds.

RACEceivers will be available at the special rate of $160 each (including GST and postage to non-remote areas), exclusive to NASR Licence Holders.

Contact NASR Head Office on (08) 8139 0777 for more information or to purchase.

Upcoming Dates To Mark On Your Calendar

The following are some key dates to note in your calendar. All events below will be held in South Australia.

• National Safety Seminar - Saturday October 16 2010
• National Council Meeting - Sunday October 17 2010
• NASR AGM - Sunday October 17 2010
• NASR Board Meeting - Monday October 18 2010
• Australian Speedway Promoters Association Conference - Tuesday October 19 2010

NASR Head Office Moving Dates

NASR Head Office would like to remind all NASR Licence Holders that NASR has secured a new Head Office premises and will be moving in October 2010.

Please be patient during this time when contacting us for support or submitting licence applications. Be sure to allow an additional few business days for your licence to be returned to your club during this time.

NASR Risk Management Position

NASR is currently accepting applications for the newly created role of Risk Management Officer. This position is based in Royston Park, South Australia with some interstate travel required.

This position will be appointed in October 2010. If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit www.seek.com.au to complete an application.

ACCC Speedway Racing Notifications Revoked

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has determined that notifications lodged by Perth Motorplex and Avalon Raceway which only allow drivers and pit crew to access track facilities if they hold a licence from the National Association of Speedway Racing are to be revoked.

The ACCC considers that the balance of public benefits and public detriments has changed since it initially considered the notified conduct in 2008, and that there are alternate ways to achieve minimum health, safety and competitor conduct standards for the speedway industry without exclusive dealing arrangements.

The full ACCC press release is available at the ACCC website via the link below.

http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/943212

Recent Meeting Attended By NASR

NASR GM Dale Gilson recently attended meetings with NASR VIC and NASR SA as well as previously having met with NASR QLD. This is part of the Board’s review all the NASR State Branches and their roles and how they can compliment NASR’s national activities in the future.

Dale also attended and addressed the NASR VIC AGM and Presentation Dinner in Pakenham, as well as the Safety Day in Drouin, updating everyone on NASR’s progress in his first year as GM.

NASR Head Office Email Guidelines

NASR would like to remind licence holders to ensure they add a meaningful subject line and relevant content when emailing NASR Head Office.

Due to the necessary sensitivity of the NASR Spam Filter, some emails are being flagged as spam when they are legitimate communications. If you are emailing anything to NASR Head Office, please ensure you add a meaningful subject line and relevant content so your email reaches its destination as quickly as possible.

New NASR Website Downloads

Don't forget to keep checking back at www.nasr.com.au for all of the latest press releases, events and updates. Be sure to visit the Downloads section, where you can find all of the NASR Licence Forms you need to apply for your 2010/11 NASR Licence.

Having trouble with the NASR Licence Form? Visit the 'Apply For A Licence' page in the Competition section for a step by step checklist to completing your form.

If you know of anyone who would benefit from receiving this communication, please forward this email to them. New members are able to subscribe to this mailing list here.

You can also receive the latest NASR updates by following us on Twitter or finding us on Facebook.

Should you have any requests for ongoing inclusions in this periodical, or feedback, please contact NASR Marketing & Communications Officer Warren King at NASR Head Office on (08) 8139 0777 or via email.