Throughout 2024 Group Nd competitors presented and competed across the four rounds of the Queensland Super Sprint Series at Morgan Park Raceway. The Group Nd competitors were a regular staple in the 'C Series' which had rounds held in April, May, September and November. The calendar made for an even spread across the seasons but the weather was accomodating throughout the year.
In 2023 Warwick District Sporting Car Club agreed to include 'Group Nd' cars by way of an entry that allowed for Group N to also included 'invited' cars. With that in place the first car to be entered was a Triumph Dolomite Sprint. This car has been effectively the 'working example' for the draft regulations with it being compliant with the draft eligibility and its modifications being compliant with the freedoms allowed. The car was presented well too with period correct wheel arch flares, spoilers and wheels.
Other cars joining the field included an Alfa Romeo, Toyota AE86 Sprnter and a Volvo 240. An interesting aspect to these cars is that they are not only compliant with the draft eligibility but are also very reflectivce of the 'grass-roots' nature of cars that will propel Group Nd over the coming years. In addition to these cars though was a number of others cars that fit with the elgibility criteria such as Commodores, Datsun 1200's and Geminis. The presnetation of the Group Nd cars kicked off a lot of discussion with other competitors about eligibility and participation.
There were no trophies on offer in the 2024 season specifically for Group Nd, but what was most evident is that comaraderie amongst competitors (and spectators) around cars from the era is perhaps the greater reward. Lots of fireside chats and stories has now become a key facet of the Group Nd community!
