Southern Sporting Car Club (SSCC) was initiated by a group of enthusiasts from Sydney Southern suburbs in 1954. From this date of inception, our non-profit club has grown, with members from all over NSW.  SSCC is a Grassroots Motorsport Club offering motoring enthusiasts to get involved in motorsport at a club level, whether it's in your everyday road cars or purpose-built “Specials”. We offer relatively affordable events that allow participants a chance to drive on the same circuits that the professionals do.

SSCC members have competed in Grassroot motorsport events for decades and have built many friendships and rivalries, whilst building and testing their skills. Our club-level events are about getting out on the track to experience racing with many current members competing in both Club, State and National Levels of Motorsport. We are also focused on Juniors and Women in motorsport, offering “Come and Try” events throughout the year. These particular events are more relaxed, beginner-friendly days designed to give you a safe and welcoming introduction to motorsport. Furthermore, a chance to experience the track with instructors in the car in a controlled environment.  

If you’re a motoring enthusiast, a junior or female looking to get into motorsport, then here are the steps to get started;

 

Step 1: Join the Club;

Head over to our “Join” Tab and fill in your particulars and make payment

 

Step 2: Apply for a Motorsport Australia (MA) or AASA, Speed or Race licence.

Motor Sport Australia: https://motorsport.org.au/licence/

AASA: https://www.aasa.com.au/licences

 

Step 3: If you want to compete in the “Interclub” supersprints, you will need to apply for a car number. To view numbers available, go to: https://imprezawrxrecords.azurewebsites.net/VehicleNumberPages

To participate in Supersprints, you will need the following;

Step 4: Car and Apparel Preparation

• 1.     Car Door Numbers – These can be through number stickers on the rear windows of either side of the car, or magnetic. Competition numbers are to be a contrasting colour (230mm high) on the sides. (optional - Dayglo yellow on the top passenger side of the windscreen (150mm high)). Alternatively, numbers can be formed with tape or magnetic, but must be clearly visible at a distance
• Magnetic number, which is more permanent and can be added and removed at each event. Should you wish to make a set, please reach out to the sports committee.
• 2.     Apparel –Clothing must be of non-flammable material (no synthetics) and cover you from neck to wrist to ankle. This includes your footwear, which will be closed-in shoes or boots (no synthetics, thongs or sandals).
  It is not necessary to wear a driving suit – jeans and cotton long sleeved shirts are ok. Shoes need to have a leather upper, or wear driving shoes if you prefer. Joggers with a leather upper are ok as long as they are not synthetic, but sometimes the soles can be too wide for effective pedal operation, so assess carefully Race suits can be worn but not mandatory for regular road vehicles.
• 3.     Helmet -   A safety helmet to AS/NZS1698 standard or equivalent, can be open or full-face style for Road Registered cars.
• 4.     Fire Extinguisher - Road registered cars in Motorsport Australia events require a fire extinguisher of at least 900g capacity, which must be restrained on a metal bracket, if possible, and removable by the driver without tools. Extinguishers are date-stamped and only valid for 3 years from that date as required by the Australian Standards. Hunt through the stock at your favourite auto parts retailer for the earliest date on the fire extinguisher so you get the most life out of it – they are rarely used. Check it before each event to make sure it’s indicator is in the green section of the gauge – if not, buy a new one. At the expiry date, buy a new one, as it is not worth having your old one recharged or tested – it costs about twice as much as purchasing another one. Note: Only refer to the date stamped on the extinguisher body itself, date tags are not acceptable as they can be transferred from one extinguisher to another.
• 5.     Battery location indicator – a blue triangle with sides measuring 150mm, usually a sticker to indicate where the battery is located. Do not use the blue triangle with a lightning bolt in it – this indicates a “kill” switch. You can also use blue insulating tape to make that triangle
• 6.     Tow Hooks – Front and Rear; Towing points or straps are required to be fitted both front and rear to allow for the speedy recovery of the vehicle by the rescue team. OEM tow points are permitted to be used on road-registered cars as long as their location, if not clearly visible, is marked with a red “Tow” triangle sticker or made from insulating tape

 

 

Types of Events

To compete in the events below, you must hold a current MA or AASA licence and be affiliated with a Sporting Car Club.

 

MOTORKHANA (Dirt)

These type of events are key parts of grassroots motorsport, providing an opportunity to learn and hone driving skills usually on dirt, grass or mud.  

Motorkhanas are motor sport events designed to test the acceleration, braking and handling of cars and the skill and judgment of drivers. Most importantly, provide fun and enjoyment whilst practising and learning car control. Oversteer and understeer will be found in abundance, but at safe speeds under controlled conditions

A day’s event consists of a number of tests, generally selected from pre-determined layouts. Cars compete one at a time, always starting and finishing in designated “garages”.  Markers are witches hats or stakes with coloured flags atop, and time penalties are incurred if the markers are hit, or if an incorrect method is used.

A number of test make up the day’s competition, with winners being those drivers with the lowest total times, including any penalties. Due to the difference in sizes and types of cars, each is classified into classes.

Minimum age to participate is 12 years old

Current event locations: Ansell Pak

 

MOTORKHANA (Wet Skidpan)

These events have a similar concept to the dirt version, however, they are run on wet concrete at the Sydney Motorsport Park Skid Pan.

Minimum age to participate is 12 years old

Current event locations:  Sydney Motorsport Park Skid Pan

 

SUPERSPRINTS

A Supersprint is a speed event; the aim of Supersprinting is to give people the opportunity to drive their cars on a race circuit under conditions similar to a motor race. However, these events are not races, they are about having fun while driving quickly on a race tack. In a supersprint each driver aims to set a personal best lap time, and if competing, the fastest lap time compared to other cars in the same class.

Supersprints are structured so that drivers are sent out onto the track in groups with similar lap times. The number of cars in a group that goes out on the circuit at any one time varies depending on the length of the circuit and the lap speed of the Group. Cars are organised to be sent out in a fastest-to-slowest order to minimise the amount of overtaking and to maximise the fun had in chasing the car in front of you.

Minium Age to participate is 14 years old.

 Current event locations: Sydney Motorsport Park, One Raceway, Pheasant Wood Circuit.

Note: SSCC currently competes at club level in the “INTERCLUB” Supersprint series

 

HILLCLIMB

A hillclimb event is a motorsports competition where drivers race individually against the clock to climb a winding uphill course. The goal is to complete the course as quickly as possible from a standing start, with the fastest time determining the winner. Cars are classified into categories based on their performance capabilities, ensuring that vehicles with similar potential race against each other. These events often feature a variety of car classes and are known for their challenging courses and exciting atmosphere.

Current event locations: Huntley and Ringwood.