CAMS unaware of plans for National MINI Series
CAMS Media Release
20 Apr 2007

CAMS notes with interest several recent media reports suggesting that a National MINI Challenge Series could be racing in Australia in 2008.

Whilst CAMS is receptive to any entities wishing to put forward a proposal for the establishment of a new racing series, CAMS wishes to clarify that it has not yet been approached to consider the introduction of a new national series involving MINI's for 2008.

The normal procedure for any potential new racing series would involve a formal approach to the Australian Motor Racing Commission (AMRC) who would consider a business plan and the likely fit with the strategic direction of circuit racing in Australia. Then if endorsed, the Australian Motor Sports Commission (AMSC) would need to negotiate the contractual arrangements with the proposed category manager to formally stage a CAMS sanctioned national series.

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For further information please contact:

Chris Terpos, Communications Coordinator, CAMS
Tel: (03) 9593 7777

FOR MEDIA INFORMATION PURPOSES - NO REGULATORY VALUE

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"Show me the Mini!"

Or to tranlate it to plain language. "Show us the money!"

BMW have announced a new one make series for 2008.

The Mini Challenge will run over eight rounds possibly as a part of the V8 Supercar Calendar.

The full release is now up on the In Pit Lane website www.pitlanepr.com/inpitlane

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"Show me the Mini!"

The cheque was a good one.

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The car alone without any entry fees runs to about $90k