Michelin Cup - Gauteng
 

I'm interested in joining the Michelin Cup 2016,

Just going to drop the 2015 Cup information here, for those interested in JHB area's that may consider joining.

2015 Dates:
January - Registrations

14 March - Dastek Dyno - Completed
18 April - VKC Gymkhana - Completed
17 May - Zwartkops - Completed
21 June - 1000m ODI Raceway- Completed
26 July - Red Star- Completed
8 August - Skidpan Zwartkops- Completed
20 September – 400m ODI - Completed
4 October – Tar Rally Zwartkops - Completed

1 NOvember – Year End Prize Giving at Brauhaus am Damm

2015 Costing Estimates:
Dyno: Members - R200 4wd, R150 rwd/fwd. Non members - R300 4wd, R250 rwd/fwd.
Tarlton: R200
ODI: R310
VKC - R300
Midvaal: R550 for track day + timing
Zwatkops: R500 for track day + timing
Red Star: R650
Skidpan: R360
Tar Rally: R200

2015 Classes:

1) NA class <150wkw

2) Turbo 1: Less than 160wkw

3) Turbo 2: 161wkW – 200wkw

4) Turbo 3: ‎201wkW - 240wkw

5) Turbo Race: Open or > 240wkw

Event 1 2015: Dastek Dyno

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRK2Btei-Tg"]Michelin Cup ZA Event 1 - Dyno 2015 - YouTube[/ame]

Event 2 2015: VKC Gymkhana

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe6YdTgjCCM"]Peter Wills VKC MCC 2015 Round 2 - YouTube[/ame]

Event 3 2015: Zwartkops

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOVRKRkG_IU"]Michelin Cup ZA Event 3 Zwartkops 2015 - YouTube[/ame]

Event 4 2015: 1000m ODI Raceway

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qi6uLqoq9o"]Michelin Cup ZA Event 4 ODI Raceway 2015 - YouTube[/ame]

Event 5 2015: Red Star

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e469dkeOxdA"]Michelin Cup ZA Event 5 Red Star Raceway 2015 - YouTube[/ame]

Event 6 2015: Skidpan Zwartkops

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3wdh46BSgU"]Michelin Cup ZA Event 6 Zwartkops Gymkhana 2015 - YouTube[/ame]

Event 7 2015: 400m ODI

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Biyp9FTfFio"]Michelin Cup ZA Event 7 ODI 400M 2015 - YouTube[/ame]

Event 8 2015: Tar Rally Zwartkops

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJG0__osJO4"]2015 Zwartkops Tar Rally - YouTube[/ame]

Here is the response(In blue) I got from Keegan and Schalk from an email query to them.

1) Do you require an MSA licence for these events? Nope.

2) Rules of events? (Cannot find a link on your website) Initial Cost to join Cup? Rules are pretty simple, you have to compete in 80% of the events, your scoring is based on the best of the events you participate on. i.e. if there are 7 events and you miss 2 you will only be graded on 5 not based on 7.

3) Registration and calendar for 2016? We haven’t decided on this as yet but will only release next year.

4) Is it possible for me to share the 2016 information on the Toyota86 forum? Yes you are more than welcome, in-fact if the Toyota 86 forum committee would like to get sponsored by Michelin I can set up a meet.

5) Silly question - Are you only allowed to use Michelin tyres ? :-) Any tyres are welcome but being a Michelin cup they hope for further sales

There might be quiet a few chaps keen, I do know some of the 86's already joined this year at Redstar, great the more the merrier

Additional Information: (Email response from Schalk)

1) no msa lisense needed


2) rules: www.michelincup.co.za/Home/Rules
Classes: http://www.michelincup.co.za/Home/Classes
Scoring guide: http://www.michelincup.co.za/Home/Scoring


3) calendar isnt available yet. Registraations should opens mid december or jan next year. You can join the fb page for updates: https://mobile.facebook.com/profile....&ref=bookmarks


4) you are more than welcome to share! Everyone is welcome. We have our awards breakfast run next sunday if you guys are keen to come see what the prizes are and a small overview for next year.


5) you are welcome to race in any tyre make. No limitations on mods either. Classes are power based.

Let me know if you need any more info?


Registrations cost are roughly r300 for the year then just your entry fee for the races afterwards.

I've got to know several of the participants, and they're a good bunch of guys (and girls).
Mostly from the Renault RS Club and the Audi Club which is where the series originates from.

Be warned though - these guys are seriously competitive, and they race to win.
There's no semi-casual track day type of lolling around with them. :)

Just got emailed from Schalk (one of the organizers of the Michelin Cup)

Here's what he had to say:

We are opening the registrations for 2016 and below you will find the costing. The form itself will contain class details etc,

I read the forum post and although Andy is correct in saying the guys are competitive, we also cater for everyone of all skill sets.
You compete against your own pace and skill - its not head to head and completely safe.

Paid Up Audi Club Member - R300
Full Access Renault Sport Club Member - R300
Non Club Member - R400

The entry fee will make you eligible for the welcome pack as well as trophies and prizes for the year. The committee aims to make zero profit out of the running of the events and all the extra cash will be used to better your track experience.

Registration link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nom...VZ8IQ/viewform


Video of 2015:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZwz...ature=youtu.be


Hope to have you guys onboard!


The website is currently down and will be back up shortly.


Let me know if you have any questions.

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Looking forward to this!!

I'm in, but maybe not for every event because it's far from home.

Have you already registered?
If not, don't bother trying to reserve # 86 - it's already paid for. :)

Iv registered yesterday!

Hoping to see a allot of Gauteng 86 owners registering,

This looks like a great platform to participate in various forms of motorsport activities... (Dyno, Drags, Gymhkanas', Tar Rallys, Track days etc)

I think this is the closest that Gauteng 86 owners could get to participating in consistent monthly events, which are guaranteed to be epic!

Has the Tokyota crew considered participating ? :thumbup:

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BTW, I assume you know that you've got #86 and I've got #87 :)

https://www.facebook.com/13768600526...type=3&theater

Here's the registration list so far:

Attachment 126862

These events have Dyno's, Drag racing, Gymkhana's , track days, all the competitive events where you can see who makes 1 more kw than the other,

Here's the link to registration:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nom...VZ8IQ/viewform

Do it, you know you want to :burnrubber::burnrubber::burnrubber::burnrubber:

Only 4 NA cars... Hmmmm!

I have a feeling Shiren is going to win his class for all events...

Just a hunch... :)

Huge kudos for entering!!! Can't wait to see how well you and @Fish Eagle do, which is going to be damn well!

I'm hoping to enter at least one of the events (not dunno or drag of course!) Problem is, my balls aren't as big as you guys! I always keep a comfy reserve because I'm too scared to bin the car!
Oh, if only I could get Toypta to sponsor me!!!

But anyways good luck guys and way to represent! Will see you at the events! :cheers:

I'm looking forward to the Michelin Cup, but I won't be doing all the events because it's so far from home.

I'll definately do the dyno (not out of choice, but to determine class), and I'll do all the track events, and go-kart track events. I'll probably do the tarmac rally, but I won't be doing the gymkhanas (don't like gymkhana), and I might or might not do the drag events - we'll see.