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			About the West Australian Car Club (Inc.) Thankyou for inquiring about our Club. The following is provided to give you background information on our Club and it's activities. History The West Australian Car Club (Inc) was founded in 1933 by car enthusiasts who wanted to have fun with their cars and involve their families in that fun. One of the founding members of our Club is Patron. Today sees the WACC as one of the largest rally orientated Clubs in Perth. With a membership of over 100 our Club is involved with events ranging from social club events to senior officials with Rally Australia. Activities Club members can compete in a variety of activities based on the family car. These activities include motorkhanas, shortest distance trials, khanacross, economy runs etc These activities are held every couple of months in varying locations depending on the type of event. Rallies The WACC currently holds the rights to organise a round of the Australian Rally Championship, known as the Respect Yourself Forest Rally. This event is the largest rally held in Perth, except for Rally Austraila. Rallying can be divided into three competition levels - Clubman Cup, four events per year, entry level. State Championship, five events per year. Australian Championship, six events per year, across Australia. Newsletter The Club's monthly newsletter, Western Motoring, keeps members informed of coming events and what's happening on the Club and rally scene. Meetings The Club has regular meetings that are held at our clubrooms at 265 Hale Rd, Wattle Grove. The clubrooms were built as a joint venture with the Veteran Car Club and were completed in 1986. Up until mid-2006, meetings were held on the third Thursday each month, starting at 8pm. Since then meetings are now held on the 3rd Thursday of every 3 months. A short formal meeting is held to discuss important issues relating to our sport. The meeting is usually followed by a rally video or some other entertainment. Membership Fees The current membership fee is $50.00 (including GST). If you intend to compete in club events, you will require at least a CAMS Level 2NS (non-speed) licence. For rallies you'll need a rally licence. Children are encouraged to join our club with junior memberships available for children aged 12 - 17 years. With two adult memberships from the one family, junior memberships are free. What is CAMS? CAMS Limited is the governing body of motor sport in Australia. It's authority is gained by delegation from the world governing body, the Federation Internationle de l'Automobile (FIA), and is the peak motor sport authority in this country. More than 300 motor sport clubs with a total membership of 36,000 are affiliated with CAMS, creating a substancial base of committed, enthusiastic and serious motor sport competitors, officials and spectators. CAMS has a structure of a Board, State Councils, Commissions and Committees to set and administer the sporting and technical rules, which are uniform Australia-wide. CAMS Mission To manage motor sport in Australia to the highest level of professionalism, devising and enforcing regulations that maintain the sport's integrity. To keep the sport fair, open and safe for competitors and motor sport club members of every level. To make motor sport more attractive and rewarding, to encourage greater involvement by a wider cross-section of the Australian community. CAMS State Office PO Box 265 OSBORNE PARK WA 6917 Unit 7, 21 Wanneroo Road JOONDANNA WA 6060 Tele: [08] 9444 3188 Fax: [08] 9444 3688 West Australian Car Club (Inc) CLUBROOMS: 265 Hale Road WATTLE GROVE WA 6107 Tele: [08] 9359 1199 PO Box 8008 PERTH STIRLING ST 6849 Membership Info: Go to our Memberships page for more info. This page was last updated on 22nd Jan 2007