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Motorkhana
A motorkhana is generally a reasonably low speed event, although at the time of participation it feels anything but low speed. The object of a motorkhana is to complete a pre-determined course by driving around witches hats (traffic cones) in the order required by the director. Motorkhana's are generally completed in first or second gear, but the successful competitor will be using techniques such as hand brake turns, power slides and plenty of reverse steering lock – all of which provide excitement and all of which are a true test of your abilities as a driver.
Motorkhana's are run on various surfaces, but the most common at the Ballarat Light Car Club is a very smooth dirt surface. It makes little difference whether you run your car first or last and the surface usually remains excellent for all competitors – and importantly, the surface is not harmful to your car or tyres.
The events are won by the quickest driver to complete a number of tests – there are often six tests and drivers have two attempts at each. There are penalties for hitting witches hats and for not traveling in the correct direction, but these are often minor penalties and do not detract from the fun of the event.
The most important things for people who are considering giving motorkhana's a go are:
- At the Ballarat Light Car Club there are any number of people who will be more than pleased to help you understand this area of competition and who will ride with you in early attempts, to advise and assist you in getting the most fun from the events; and
- Motorkhana's are just that – enormous fun!
There are no cattle stations riding on your success or otherwise in motorkhana's, but there is an enormous feeling of pride when you win your first event!
Motorkhana Footage
This video is from the 2005 Challenge of clubs and was recorded at the Ballarat Light Car Club.
