Dirty Torque Racing

 

About Series X3 Queensland Inc.

Series X3 Queensland Inc. was formed in 2012 with the intention of establishing a budget entry level category for Hyundai Excel Series X3 Race Vehicles within the CAMS (Confederation of Australian Motor Sport) system.  The series provides a cost effective pathway into CAMS Circuit Racing and caters to everyone from the beginner that wishes to start their racing career to the more experienced racer.  Strictly controlled regulations mean that the emphasis is on a drivers race craft and car setup, it’s not all about horse power or who has the largest wallet!  Series X3 vehicles compete at open race meetings, sprints and hill climbs.   

 

 The Category

The category is based around Series X3 competition vehicles including and limited to Hyundai Excel X3 models manufactured between 01/07/1994 and 31/06/2000. All model iterations of GX, GL, LX, GLX and Sprint are eligible.  Both the 1495cc double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 74kW and single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 66kW engines are eligible. Each vehicle must remain in standard specification except where modifications are permitted within the Series X3 Queensland Inc. regulations.

 

For race events, the cars need to meet mandatory CAMS safety requirements for racing including installation of a six point safety cage, race harness and other CAMS and FIA requirements. Series X3 Vehicles compete on the high-performance 15" Federal 595RS-R "control tyre".  

Name: Mick Kramar

Position: 1st Driver/Owner

Age: 39

Part Owner: Team Dirty Torque

Owner: 2nd Race Car [Maree’s]

Partner: Maree Whiting

1st Race Car #69:

  • Hyundai 98 x3 Hatch

  • Twin Cam

  • 5 Speed Manual

  • Metallic/Opal Purple [one of a kind paint, trade mark to Dirty Torque Racing] sides and interior

  • Black Bonnet, Roof & Boot

  • Silver and yellow trims

Stuff put into Car: More like what’s been taken out, Lol… No seriously it’s our secret. When you see the Race Car in person, you’re more than welcome to have a look. [Sorry Guys]

Sponsors:

  • Bendigo Bank [car]

  • T-Shirts by David [car]

  • Moose Stickers [car]

  • Federal Tyres [series]

  • Cams [series]

  • Trapnell Creations [series]

  • QRDA [series]

Aim in 2015 [personal goal]:

 

 

Aim for Dirty Torque Racing:

 

 

 

Name: Maree Whiting

Position: Owner/Future Driver/Pit Crew

Age: 70

Part Owner: Dirty Torque Racing

Owner: 1st Race Car [Mick’s]

Partner in Crime: Mick Kramar

2nd Race Car # ___: to be completed by mid-2015 [with luck]

  • Hyundai 97 x3 Sedan

  • Twin Cam

  • 5 Speed Manual

  • Metallic/Opal Purple Bonnet, Roof, Boot and interior

  • Black Sides

  • Black Yellow and Red Aboriginal Flag somewhere on car, probably on boot or roof

  • Trims – to be advised

Stuff put into Car: In Maree’s Race Car, I actually had to take HP out of this vehicle, so it could race under CAMS and in the x3 series.

Sponsors: T.B.A

 

Aim for 2015 [personal goal]: To learn how to drive a manual and race in the x3 series

 

Aim for Team Dirty Torque: Assist Mick anyway I can to ensure he has the best race driving experience possible.

 

Name: George ‘Scraper’ Hinchey [son of Maree Whiting]

Position: Pit Crew Chief [1st in charge]

  • 3rd Driver [when of age]

  • Will be hiring our his car until he is able to drive it himself

Age: 8

3rd Race Car #___: T.B.A. [built by mid-2016]

3rd Race Car:

  • Hyundai x3

  • Twin Cam

  • 5 Speed Manual

  • T.B.A. on Hatchback or Sedan

  • Colour T.B.A

Stuff on Car: T.B.A

 

Sponsors: T.B.A

 

Aim for 2015 [personal goal]:

 

Aim for Dirty Torque Racing 2015: