A Brief Introduction to Supersprinting

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THE AIM OF SUPERSPRINTING

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Supersprinting is the entry point into motorsport. The aim of Supersprinting is to give

people the opportunity to drive their road registered vehicle on a race circuit under

conditions similar to a motor race.

Supersprinting enables participation in motor sport at the lowest cost level. The cost

involved is minimised by focusing the rules of Supersprinting around road registered

vehicles (not race cars) and requiring only the minimal adjustments needed to road

registered vehicles for safety reasons.

WHAT IS SUPERSPRINTING?

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In a Supersprint, each competitor’s aim is to set the fastest lap time compared to other

cars in the same class as the competitor’s vehicle. In short, each competitor is “racing

against the clock” rather than racing against the other cars on the track. 

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The competitors are grouped by lap times. Cars enter the circuit in pairs, well separated

from the previous pair. The number of pairs out on the circuit at any one time varies

depending on the length of the circuit and the lap speed of the Group. Racing per se is prohibited.

THE CONDUCT OF A SUPERSPRINT

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The behaviour of the drivers on the circuit for all matters of safety, including overtaking, is

explained at every event by the Clerk of Course at the Drivers’ Briefing that takes place

before commencement of the event. Attendance at the Drivers’ Briefing is compulsory

for every competitor. 

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Flag Marshalls are used to alert drivers of unsafe situations and enable communications

between the Clerk of Course and drivers on the circuit.

THE INTER- CLUB SUPERSPRINT SERIES

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HSV Owners Club of NSW (Inc. HDT) participates in what is known as the Inter- Club Supersprint Series. This is a series of eight Supersprint events each year jointly organised by the HSV, Alfa Romeo and WRX Owners Club's and the Southern Sporting Car Club. Each Club is responsible for hosting two of the eight events.

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WHERE ARE SUPERSPRINTS HELD? 

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Currently Supersprint events are held at the Eastern Creek and Wakefield

Park circuits. Refer to the Club Calendar or Motorsport Diary for the dates of these events.

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HOW TO GET STARTED 

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Any financial member of the HSV Owners Club of NSW (Inc. HDT) may participate in a Supersprint.

If you don't own a genuine HSV/HDT vehicle that qualifies for full membership of the Club, you may apply to join as a Special Associate Member.

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If you are interested in participating, go to the Getting Started in Club Supersprints page in this website for more details.