What is a Khanacross?
A Khanacross is an introductory level single vehicle timed fun motorsport event for over 14 year old competitors.
14yo - 16yo drivers must have competed in at least one Junior Motorkhana before being permitted to compete in a Khanacross.
Multiple sessions are held at each Khanacross event, with each session run over one or two laps, with track variations made between sessions.
Khanacrosses are a race against the clock in an effort to post the fastest time over a closed course.
The emphasis is on driver skill, and vehicle performance, rather than outright speed.
DSMSA Khanacrosses are held on an unsealed track, @ The Reef & Rainforest Track, the layout of which is altered throughout each event.
Get directions to and see our track here
The great thing about Khanacross is that you can compete at your own pace for a minimal $$$ spend and still get the full enjoyment of Motorsport.
Essentially Khanacross is open to any production motor vehicle that passes the scrutineers simple safety inspection prior to competition.
While all you need is the family car, many of our members have purchased cheap older cars that allow them to test themselves to the limit
while still observing the basic vehicle safety requirements.
Drivers Clothing Requirements
All drivers must wear an approved safety helmet, long sleeved shirt, long pants,
and enclosed leather shoes while competing.
Classes Of Vehicles
There are 4 different classes of vehicles eligible to compete, covering all sizes and types of cars, plus a non-sexist ladies class, and a 14-17yo Juniors class.
Prizes/Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places overall and respective places in classes with points awarded as outlined via 2010 ClubChampionship
The individual classes are:
Under 1600cc,
1600cc - 2lt.,
Over 2lt.,
All 4WDs / Turbos / Specials.
Passengers
Passengers are only permitted in cars driven by 14-17yo drivers in Khanacross as an instructor.
All passengers must be at minimum 18yo with a Full Civil Drivers Licence and minimum L2NS CAMS Licence, plus wear a crash helmet and clothing as per all drivers.
Passengers are forbidden from using any vehicle controls to aid the driver, except in the event of an emergency,
and use of any vehicle controls by any passenger will see disqualification of the driver from the event.
All passengers must sign the “passengers in vehicle” disclaimer form.
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With more skill than speed being required by Khanacross competitors
there are penalties for mistakes.
DSMSA Khanacross Penalties
(i)Wrong Direction, any procedure other than that specified as the correct procedure for completing that courseSlowest time plus five (5) seconds (or fastest time x 2 whichever is the quickest.)(ii)Failure to complete a course Slowest time plus five (5) seconds (or fastest time x 2 whichever is the quickest.)(iii)Striking a course marker or flag (excluding garage boundary marker or flag)Plus five (5) seconds per flag/marker(iv)Reversing after crossing the designated finish lineSlowest time plus five (5) seconds (or fastest time x 2 whichever is the quickest.)(v)Failing to stop completely in the garage at the finish of a coursePlus ten (10) seconds plus any markers or flags(vi)Finishing a course with part of the car outside the garage boundariesPlus ten (10) seconds plus any markers or flags(vii)Striking a garage marker or flagPlus ten (10) seconds per flag/marker.What kind of vehicle do I need and what are the safety requirements?
CAMS lays down strict guidelines for the safety aspects of the events
which they sanction and insure which includes all DSMSA events.
To fully comply with CAMS Khanacross Regulations
and unless otherwise stated in Usual Event Supplementary Regulations
and/or any further information on this page
of the National Competiton Rules
All vehicles defined as a special by Group 4H must be fitted with a roll over protection structure complying with Schedule J
DSMSA Competition Car Requirements
in addition to, instead of, or as a variation of, that shown in CAMS Regulations above.
Structurally sound with effective and safe brakes and steering.
Over 900gm fully-charged fire extinguisher securely fastened in passenger compartment.
Vehicles may have passenger and rear seats, interior trim, and lighting removed.
Driver’s seatbelt in safe, undamaged, working condition.
Not excessively noisy - No straight through exhausts.
Positive battery terminal taped.
