Pedal prix
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The Australian HPV Super Series is an annual championship held in South Australia
. The series exclusively features HPV's (human powered vehicles
) racing around enclosed circuits for 6 to 24 hours. It is the largest event of its kind in the world, attracting teams from around Australia and the World. The Australian International Pedal Prix is the third of three races in the annual Australian HPV Super Series currently held in Murray Bridge. The races have been running since 1985.
In 1986 the event was moved to the Road Safety Centre on Oaklands Road, Marion to cater for the increased number of teams. Rules were developed to guide teams in building vehicles so that they were safer. This site was considerably more complex with many corners and a hill to test riders and their vehicles.
The popularity of the event grew and it soon became apparent that the number of entries was growing beyond the capacity of the Road Safety Centre. As a result, in 1992 the event was moved to the Adelaide International Raceway
at Virginia, SA. This site easily catered for the increased number of entries. The wider, flatter track saw records for the distance travelled in the 24 hour endurance race increase. A major disadvantage of this site has been its openness and exposure to weather. Wind, dust and an uninteresting track layout had the committee looking for alternatives.
1997 saw the event move permanently to Murray Bridge, where the Sturt Reserve will be sealed off and adapted for the event. It was felt that the new venue would comfortably accommodate the number of entries anticipated, provide a greater challenge for teams and provide a better atmosphere for all competitors, spectators and visitors.
on a closed-circuit track 1140m long. The fastest teams achieve distances of over 200 km during their races. The track uses the southern hairpin and start line of the V8 Supercar
circuit. Prior to 2009 the track included an uphill segment of Wakefield Rd making the track 480m longer than its current layout with lap times being 40% longer.
During the first race at Murray Bridge in 1997, the track by-passed the northern Hairpin and "Crash Corner", resulting in the track being approximately 366m shorter.
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
. The series exclusively features HPV's (human powered vehicles
Human-powered transport
Human-powered transport is the transport of person and/or goods using human muscle power. Like animal-powered transport, human-powered transport has existed since time immemorial in the form of walking, running and swimming...
) racing around enclosed circuits for 6 to 24 hours. It is the largest event of its kind in the world, attracting teams from around Australia and the World. The Australian International Pedal Prix is the third of three races in the annual Australian HPV Super Series currently held in Murray Bridge. The races have been running since 1985.
History
In 1985, what would become the inaugural Pedal Prix race was held in the car park of the Underdale CAE on Holbrooks Road with less than a dozen participating teams. This event was the start of the Australian International HPV Super Series and it generated tremendous interest. Vehicles varied considerably in sophistication and quality but the potential to get students involved in designing, making and testing were readily apparent and planning for the next event proceeded.In 1986 the event was moved to the Road Safety Centre on Oaklands Road, Marion to cater for the increased number of teams. Rules were developed to guide teams in building vehicles so that they were safer. This site was considerably more complex with many corners and a hill to test riders and their vehicles.
The popularity of the event grew and it soon became apparent that the number of entries was growing beyond the capacity of the Road Safety Centre. As a result, in 1992 the event was moved to the Adelaide International Raceway
Adelaide International Raceway
The Adelaide International Raceway is a permanent circuit owned by Australian Motorsport Club Limited under the auspices of the Bob Jane Corporation. It is located on Port Wakefield Road at Virginia, a small town just north of Adelaide, South Australia, and is round the corner from Speedway City...
at Virginia, SA. This site easily catered for the increased number of entries. The wider, flatter track saw records for the distance travelled in the 24 hour endurance race increase. A major disadvantage of this site has been its openness and exposure to weather. Wind, dust and an uninteresting track layout had the committee looking for alternatives.
1997 saw the event move permanently to Murray Bridge, where the Sturt Reserve will be sealed off and adapted for the event. It was felt that the new venue would comfortably accommodate the number of entries anticipated, provide a greater challenge for teams and provide a better atmosphere for all competitors, spectators and visitors.
Racing Divisions
| Division | |
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| Category 4 | Open to any team, usually consisting of university and technical/re-entry college teams.
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| Category 3 | Senior High School, consists mainly of high school students under the age of 19 before Round 1
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| Category 2 | Junior High School, consists of participating high schools students under the age of 16 before Round 1.
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| Category 1 | Primary School students only.
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Round 1 & 2 - Victoria Park / Adelaide
The first two races, held in May and July, are six hours long and take place at Victoria Park, AdelaideVictoria Park, Adelaide
Victoria Park, also known as Park 16, is a park located in the Southeastern Parklands of the South Australian capital of Adelaide. It is bordered by Fullarton Road, Greenhill Road, East Terrace and Wakefield Road...
on a closed-circuit track 1140m long. The fastest teams achieve distances of over 200 km during their races. The track uses the southern hairpin and start line of the V8 Supercar
V8 Supercar
V8 Supercars is a touring car racing category based in Australia and run as an International Series under Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile regulations...
circuit. Prior to 2009 the track included an uphill segment of Wakefield Rd making the track 480m longer than its current layout with lap times being 40% longer.
Category 4
- Tru Blu / Tru Blu Racing (2009, Round 2)
- Lap Time - 1:17.10
- Average Speed - 53.30 km/h
Category 3
- Just Razzing/ Bendigo Senior Secondary CollegeBendigo Senior Secondary CollegeBendigo Senior Secondary College is an Australian state school for Year 11 and Year 12 students in Bendigo, Victoria.There are four state 7-10 colleges in Bendigo - Eaglehawk Secondary College, Bendigo South East Secondary College, Crusoe College and Weeroona College Bendigo...
(2011, Round 2) - Lap Time - 1:22.797
- Average Speed - 49.57 km/h
Category 2
- Pinnacle - Evolution / Aberfoyle Park Primary Schools Campus (2010, Round 1)
- Lap Time - 1:35.60
- Average Speed - 42.93 km/h
Category 1
- Computer Hospital Screamer / Aberfoyle Park Primary School Campus (2010, Round 2)
- Lap Time - 1:39.30
- Average Speed - 41.33 km/h
Category 4
- Tru Blu / Tru Blu Racing (2010, Round 2)
- Number of Laps - 233
- Total Distance - 265.62km
- Average Speed - 44.27km/h
Category 3
- Just Razzing/ Bendigo Senior Secondary CollegeBendigo Senior Secondary CollegeBendigo Senior Secondary College is an Australian state school for Year 11 and Year 12 students in Bendigo, Victoria.There are four state 7-10 colleges in Bendigo - Eaglehawk Secondary College, Bendigo South East Secondary College, Crusoe College and Weeroona College Bendigo...
(2011, Round 2) - Number of Laps - 221
- Total Distance - 251.94km
- Average Speed - 41.99km/h
Category 2
- Raging Senior Hubcaps / Aberfoyle Hub R-7 School (2011, Round 2)
- Number of Laps - 189
- Total Distance - 215.46km
- Average Speed - 35.91km/h
Category 1
- Computer Hospital Screamer / Aberfoyle Park Primary School Campus (2010 Round 2)
- Number of Laps - 169
- Total Distance - 192.66km
- Average Speed - 32.11km/h
Round 3 - Murray Bridge 24 Hours
The series concludes in September with the main event, the 24-hour Round 3 race at Sturt Reserve in Murray Bridge, which attracts over 30,000 spectators yearly. This race has three school-level categories and one for private and/or non-institutional teams; the latter sees teams from all over the world competing for top spot. The closed-circuit track is 2.150 km long and flooded with over 200 teams, the best of which may cover over 1000 km (621.4 mi) during their races. The race starts at 12:00 pm on a Saturday and concludes 24 hours later, although in the 2007 race, gale-force winds caused the race to be stopped an hour early.During the first race at Murray Bridge in 1997, the track by-passed the northern Hairpin and "Crash Corner", resulting in the track being approximately 366m shorter.
Category 4
- Tru Blu / Tru Blu Racing (2009)
- Lap Time - 2:23.70
- Average Speed - 53.86 km/h
Category 3
- Just Razzing / Bendigo Senior Secondary CollegeBendigo Senior Secondary CollegeBendigo Senior Secondary College is an Australian state school for Year 11 and Year 12 students in Bendigo, Victoria.There are four state 7-10 colleges in Bendigo - Eaglehawk Secondary College, Bendigo South East Secondary College, Crusoe College and Weeroona College Bendigo...
(2011) - Lap Time - 2:25.92
- Average Speed - 53.04 km/h
Category 2
- Mutt Cuts / Bendigo South East College (2009)
- Lap Time - 2:46.50
- Average Speed - 46.49 km/h
Category 1
- Flying Hubcaps / Aberfoyle Hub R-7 School (2011)
- Lap Time - 3:08.50
- Average Speed - 41.06 km/h
Category 4
- Re-newbi-ed / Team Phantom (2011)
- Number of Laps - 497
- Total Distance - 1068.55km
- Average Speed - 44.52km/h
Category 3
- Old Bearded Mate/ Flora Hill Secondary CollegeFlora Hill Secondary CollegeFlora Hill Secondary College was a co-educational secondary college, catering for students in years 7 to 10, located in Flora Hill, a suburb of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia....
(2008) - Number of Laps - 427
- Total Distance - 918.05km
- Average Speed - 38.25km/h
Category 2
- Sardine Extreme / Flora Hill Secondary CollegeFlora Hill Secondary CollegeFlora Hill Secondary College was a co-educational secondary college, catering for students in years 7 to 10, located in Flora Hill, a suburb of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia....
(2007) - Number of Laps - 403
- Total Distance - 866.45km
- Average Speed - 36.10km/h
Category 1
- Hahndorf Hornets Red / St Michaels Hahndorf (2011)
- Number of Laps - 353
- Total Distance - 758.95km
- Average Speed - 31.62km/h
2005
- Category 4 - Blueshift / Hamilton Secondary College
- Category 3 - Firestorm / Berwick Senior Secondary
- Category 2 - Beefcake Productions / Flora Hill Secondary College
- Category 1 - Aberfoyle Hub School
2006
- Category 4 - BALLISTIC / BALLISTIC (430 laps)
- Category 3 - Grug / Bendigo Senior Secondary CollegeBendigo Senior Secondary CollegeBendigo Senior Secondary College is an Australian state school for Year 11 and Year 12 students in Bendigo, Victoria.There are four state 7-10 colleges in Bendigo - Eaglehawk Secondary College, Bendigo South East Secondary College, Crusoe College and Weeroona College Bendigo...
(393 laps) - Category 2 - Gumberton / Flora Hill Secondary CollegeFlora Hill Secondary CollegeFlora Hill Secondary College was a co-educational secondary college, catering for students in years 7 to 10, located in Flora Hill, a suburb of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia....
(388 laps) - Category 1 - Eco Racer / St Therese Primary School (338 laps)
2007
- Category 4 - Blueshift / TAFE SA (435 laps)
- Category 3 - Buff Duck / Flora Hill Secondary CollegeFlora Hill Secondary CollegeFlora Hill Secondary College was a co-educational secondary college, catering for students in years 7 to 10, located in Flora Hill, a suburb of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia....
(412 laps) - Category 2 - Sardine Extreme / Flora Hill Secondary CollegeFlora Hill Secondary CollegeFlora Hill Secondary College was a co-educational secondary college, catering for students in years 7 to 10, located in Flora Hill, a suburb of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia....
(403 laps) - Category 1 - Fill / Weeroona College BendigoWeeroona College BendigoWeeroona College Bendigo is a co-educational secondary college, catering for students in years 7 to 10, located in White Hills, a suburb of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia....
(334 laps)
- Special Note The race was cut short by an hour due to dangerous gale force winds.
2008
- Category 4 - Tru Blu / Tru Blu Racing (475 laps)
- Category 3 - Old Bearded Mate / Flora Hill Secondary CollegeFlora Hill Secondary CollegeFlora Hill Secondary College was a co-educational secondary college, catering for students in years 7 to 10, located in Flora Hill, a suburb of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia....
(427 laps) - Category 2 - Brum / Flora Hill Secondary CollegeFlora Hill Secondary CollegeFlora Hill Secondary College was a co-educational secondary college, catering for students in years 7 to 10, located in Flora Hill, a suburb of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia....
(397 laps) - Category 1 - Flying Hubcaps / Aberfoyle Hub Primary School (339 laps)
2009
- Category 4 - BY-09 / Bendigo Youth Racing (466 laps)
- Category 3 - Helter Skelter / Woodleigh School Baxter (396 laps)
- Category 2 - Silver Bullet II / Weeroona College BendigoWeeroona College BendigoWeeroona College Bendigo is a co-educational secondary college, catering for students in years 7 to 10, located in White Hills, a suburb of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia....
(379 laps) - Category 1 - Bullet Proof / Weeroona College BendigoWeeroona College BendigoWeeroona College Bendigo is a co-educational secondary college, catering for students in years 7 to 10, located in White Hills, a suburb of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia....
(334 laps)
2010
- Category 4 - Tru Blu / Tru Blu Racing (468 laps)
- Category 3 - Squirrel / Bendigo Senior Secondary CollegeBendigo Senior Secondary CollegeBendigo Senior Secondary College is an Australian state school for Year 11 and Year 12 students in Bendigo, Victoria.There are four state 7-10 colleges in Bendigo - Eaglehawk Secondary College, Bendigo South East Secondary College, Crusoe College and Weeroona College Bendigo...
(422 laps) - Category 2 - Blur 2 / Loxton High SchoolLoxton High SchoolLoxton High School is a co-educational secondary school with a current enrolment of 620 students in Loxton, South Australia.The school Song is the popular trade unionist hymn "These Things Shall Be" by J.A Symonds....
(383 laps) - Category 1 - Flying Hubcaps / Aberfoyle Hub Primary School (317 laps)
2011
- Category 4 - Re-newbi-ed / Team Phantom (497 laps)
- Category 3 - Paradox / Pembroke SchoolPembroke SchoolPembroke School may refer to:*Pembroke School, Adelaide - a school in Adelaide, South Australia*Pembroke School, Wales - a school in Pembrokeshire...
(397 laps) - Category 2 - Helter Skelter / Woodleigh Schooll (383 laps)
- Category 1 - Hahndorf Hornets Red / St Michaels Hahndorf (353 laps)
AIPP HPV Super Series Championship Winners
The current format for the AIPP HPV Super Series has been in place since 2006. It involves 3 rounds where each bike receives points relative to its finishing position e.g. If a bike comes first and there are 214 bikes, that bike is awarded 214 points.The bike that comes second is awarded 213 point and so in a diminishing fashion so the last bike is awarded 1 point.The bike with the most point after the 3 rounds wins the championship.2006 Series Champions
| Category | Bike | Round 1 Points | Round 2 Points | Round 3 Points | Total Points |
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| 4 - Open | BALLISTIC / BALLISTIC | 110 | 145 | 214 | 469 |
| 3 - Senior School | Sagero / Heathfield High School | 104 | 140 | 202 | 446 |
| 2 - Middle School | Scorpio / Gleeson College | 103 | 138 | 204 | 445 |
| 1 - Primary School | Flying Hubcaps 1 / Aberfoyle Hub Primary | 83 | 119 | 165 | 367 |
2007 Series Champions
| Category | Bike | Round 1 Points | Round 2 Points | Round 3 Points | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 - Open | Team Ballistic / Murray Bridge Telstra Racing | 130 | 160 | 223 | 513 |
| 3 - Senior School | Sagero / Heathfield High | 122 | 155 | 213 | 490 |
| 3 - Senior School [G] | Blur 1 / Loxton High | 99 | 127 | 135 | 361 |
| 2 - Middle School | Scorpio / Gleeson College | 120 | 153 | 212 | 485 |
| 2 - Middle School [G] | WR1 / Walford Anglican School for Girls | 0 | 106 | 192 | 298 |
| 1 - Primary School | Flying Hubcaps 1 / Aberfoyle Hub Primary | 103 | 133 | 185 | 421 |
| 1 - Primary School [G] | Cruising Hubcaps / Aberfoyle Hub Primary | 77 | 85 | 134 | 296 |
2008 Series Champions
| Category | Bike | Round 1 Points | Round 2 Points | Round 3 Points | Total Points |
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| 4 - Open | BlueShift / TAFE SA | 139 | 172 | 222 | 533 |
| 3 - Senior School | The Calais / Westminster School | 135 | 162 | 214 | 511 |
| 3 - Senior School [G] | Pink Panther / Modbury High School | 84 | 114 | 159 | 357 |
| 2 - Middle School | ICE / Immanuel College | 126 | 160 | 198 | 484 |
| 2 - Middle School [G] | WR1 / Walford Anglican School for Girls | 0 | 113 | 164 | 277 |
| 1 - Primary School | Flying Hubcaps 1 / Aberfoyle Hub Primary | 111 | 144 | 183 | 438 |
| 1 - Primary School [G] | Cruising Hubcaps / Aberfoyle Hub Primary | 70 | 110 | 105 | 285 |
2009 Series Champions
| Category | Bike | Round 1 Points | Round 2 Points | Round 3 Points | Total Points |
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| 4 - Open | Vehicle 32 / Tri-Sled Fresh Racing | 149 | 168 | 227 | 544 |
| 3 - Senior School | Vehicle 172 / Immanuel College | 138 | 161 | 215 | 514 |
| 3 - Senior School [G] | Blur 1 / Loxton High | 119 | 144 | 182 | 445 |
| 2 - Middle School | Raging Senior Hubcaps / Aberfoyle Hub School | 128 | 155 | 203 | 486 |
| 2 - Middle School [G] | SCR-1 / Scotch College | 97 | 82 | 120 | 299 |
| 1 - Primary School | Flying Hubcaps 1 / Aberfoyle Hub Primary | 116 | 132 | 168 | 416 |
| 1 - Primary School [G] | WR3 / Walford Anglican School for Girls | 0 | 60 | 117 | 177 |
2010 Series Champions
| Category | Bike | Round 1 Points | Round 2 Points | Round 3 Points | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 - Open | Tru Blu / Tru Blu Racing | 145 | 171 | 214 | 530 |
| 3 - Senior School | Vortex Ultimo / Heathfield High School | 136 | 165 | 203 | 504 |
| 3 - Senior School [G] | Blur 1 / Loxton High | 112 | 153 | 184 | 449 |
| 2 - Middle School | Blur 2 / Loxton High School | 131 | 161 | 201 | 493 |
| 2 - Middle School [G] | SCR-1 / Scotch College | 105 | 134 | 164 | 403 |
| 1 - Primary School | Highgate Hot Rod / Highgate Primary School & Flying Hubcaps / Aberfoyle Hub School | 104/101 | 140/141 | 169/171 | 413 |
| 1 - Primary School [G] | Handorf Hornets Silver / St. Michaels Handorf | 54 | 82 | 78 | 214 |
- Special Note The Championship for Category 1 (Primary School Division) was shared between Highgate Hot Rod & Flying Hubcaps due to them both ending the series with 413 in 2010.
2011 Series Champions
| Category | Bike | Round 1 Points | Round 2 Points | Round 3 Points | Overall Points |
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| 4 - Open | Aquila / Tri-Sled Fresh Racing | 146 | 177 | 213 | 536 |
| 3 - Senior School | Just Razzing / Bendigo Senior Secondary College | 145 | 176 | 197 | 518 |
| 3 - Senior School [G] | Victorious Secret / EDEC HPV Team | 132 | 162 | 187 | 481 |
| 2 - Middle School | Raging Senior Hubcaps / Aberfoyle Hub R-7 School | 135 | 169 | 198 | 502 |
| 2 - Middle School [G] | SCR-1 / Scotch College | 120 | 150 | 166 | 436 |
| 1 - Primary School | Flying Hubcaps / Aberfoyle Hub R-7 School | 119 | 149 | 172 | 440 |
| 1 - Primary School [G] | WR4 / Walford Anglican School for Girls | 57 | 71 | 68 | 196 |