BLCC Flying Fifth Race Event

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About the Flying Fifth

Event Highlights- 2019 Results

About the Flying Fifth

The Bathurst Light Car Club Flying Fifth Race Event is a special event that takes place on Conrod Straight, Mt Panorama, Bathurst NSW. It involves racing your car from a standing start across the fastest straight in Australia for a fifth of a mile and an average split time to be achieved. Don't forget to read the Rules and Classes to make sure there is the right fit for you. (click on the top of the page)

Event History

Event Highlights- 2019 Results

About the Flying Fifth

The BLCC was founded in 1953 with its sole objectives to run events for enthusiasts of Motorsports at the famous Mt Panorama Circuit , Bathurst NSW. The Flying Fifth event was established as a sprint event even in the old configuration before the bends were added to the straight. With the evolution of the track came the evolution of the event. On the new circuit you have a 500m run up, and then your average speed is taken over the following 320m. Highest average speed wins! with multiple classes.

Event Highlights- 2019 Results

The return of the Georges Prestige Flying Fifth Race Event in 2019 saw records broken and a passion rebuilt to have cars of all types and classes race across the fastest straight in Motorsports in Australia.

2019 Outright Class Winner - Steven Nobrega - Mitsubishi EVO 6.5 Makkinen - Tuned by Vic of Just Engine Tuning , prepared by Stel of ST Performance and Wiring. 165.10 MPH AVERAGE SPEED.

HOW TO ENTER? - ITS AS EASY AS 1,2,3

3 Step Process TO RACE THE FLYING FIFTH

STEP 1 - Click below where it says "I want to race the flying fifth" and Enter your car and Pay your ENTRY FEE via Pay Pal. Event rules and regulations are emailed when you have completed the transaction as well as your competitor entry form. Please email back your entry form to flyingfifthrace@gmail.com

STEP 2- Get a C.A.M.S Race Licence - https://motorsport.org.au/docs/default-source/licence-forms/speed-nonspeed-licence-2020.pdf?sfvrsn=8c71fe93_10 You will need a SPEED licence as the Flying Fifth is a Sprint Style Event. CLICK THIS LINK , choose the class that best suits your car. Email the form and call Motorsports Australia to confirm all details are correct.

STEP 3- Be a Member of a Car Club (you will need prove your membership as a condition to race). If your not a member of car Club become a member of the famous Bathurst Light Car Club https://bathurstlightcarclub.com.au/membership/application CLICK HERE

YOU ARE NOW READY TO RACE!

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