SuperMini Challenge Inc (SMC) is an Australian Motorsport affiliated, QLD incorporated non-profit club, which commenced at the beginning of the 2022 season. The SMC is run by an elected, voluntary management committee made up of paid-members, for the benefit of all competitors and all members.
This Preamble is considered to represent the Core Values of how this club navigates the Competition Rules (Rules). The primary focus of the SMC Management Committee is to promote an enjoyable and fun racing series at state and club levels that provides fun, competitive, and budget-friendly motorsport and that provides an entry-level competition that is regulated, but with pathways to continue more spirited competition within the club should the competitor so wish.
The overriding emphasis of these Rules is to interpret them whilst clearly understanding that it is club-level racing for the purpose of FUN. Therefore, it should be clearly understood that the foremost intention of these Rules is to provide a balanced and equitable racing series for the drivers (and their vehicles) competing in it.
Any proposed changes within these Rules can only done by EXC membership at the AGM through +50% majority vote. The exception is if the proposed change is to change the Core Values, whereby there must be an +80% majority vote at the AGM.
Any of the Rules and/or regulations can be dissected to re-interpret them to suit those who do so, however, they are to be read bearing in mind the intent with which they are written. If they do not say you can do something, then you cannot. As such the Management Committee will make any final decision as deemed necessary and it may be required to make changes to these Rules at any time, subject to these changes not conflicting with the Club’s core value.
The SuperMini Challenge is a series that focuses more on the BMW Mini cars and consists of 2 Classes of Mini race vehicles. The Unlimted Class and the Cooper Class. The Cooper Class cars are based on the BMW Mini R53 Cooper S which was in production from 2001 until 2006 and is commonly known as the “supercharged” Mini. This class is designed as an entry-level category and as such has a number of Class rules aimed at reducing costs to cater for new participants and close racing for minimal outlay. The Unlimited class Mini is the next step up and allows for significant modification and provides enthusiasts with the opportunity to build and race some very exciting Minis. There are a number of BMW Minis as well as Leyland Minis that compete in the Unlimited Class.
