top 14 shootout
Grid positions for the 24hr Australian International Pedal Prix (AIPP) will be determined from the qualifying/practice session held on Friday 22nd (Category 1-2, 4:30-6:00pm & Category 3-4, 6:05pm – 7:35pm). The fastest lap set by each team in the practice session will determine their grid position. The fastest lap time will be in position 1 with each consecutively slower time placed in the next highest grid position. Teams not taking part in practice will be placed at the rear of the grid, in numerical order regardless of category (as per the Event Manual p.10).
Since its inception in 2003 the Shoot Out has been a great element of the AIPP. Due to changing categories, there have been a number of changes to the format of this year’s shootout. The results from the shootout will not affect grid positions for the start of the 2017 AIPP at noon on September 23. Fourteen (14) teams from across all categories will be given the opportunity to test their riders and vehicles in a 1 lap shootout (similar to previous years). The qualifying teams for the shootout will be:
Category 1 (School & Community combined) – fastest 2 teams
Category 1 (School & Community combined, all female) – fastest 1 team
Category 2 (School & Community combined) – fastest 2 teams
Category 2 (School & Community combined, all female) – fastest 1 team
Category 3 (School & Community combined) – fastest 2 teams
Category 3 (School & Community combined, all female) – fastest 1 team
Category 4 (Community) – fastest 3 teams
Category 4 (Community All Female) – fastest 1 team
Category 4 (Community Masters) – fastest 1 team
= 14 teams
awards and prizes
The “Shoot Out Champion” trophy and cash prize will be awarded to the team with the fastest lap in the shootout.
The “Fastest Female” trophy and cash prize will be awarded to the fastest lap set by a female.
The “Fastest Cat 1” award and prize will be awarded to the fastest lap set by a category 1 community or school team.
The “Fastest Cat 2” award and prize will be awarded to the fastest lap set by a category 2 community or school team.
The “Fastest Cat 3” award and prize will be awarded to the fastest lap set by a category 3 community or school team.
details
As in previous years each vehicle will have a 3-lap window consisting of 1 warm up lap, 1 flying lap and 1 cool down lap. Vehicles will be sent off from the staging area at timed intervals to ensure they have a clear track.
The Shootout generates a great atmosphere in the lead up to the main event, and is eagerly anticipated by all involved. Teams who achieve the fastest time in their category are expected to take part in the event.
The Top 14 Shootout will commence at 9:15am on Saturday September 23. All qualifying teams must be present at the staging area at the Start/Finish line at 8:45am.
