Hotta Notta Grand Prix

Overview

The Hotta Notta Grand Prix is a team-based endurance event designed for drivers who want to go faster and take the next step beyond entry-level motorsport.

This event combines speed, strategy, and consistency in a structured, safety-focused environment. It is aimed at experienced drivers and teams ready for a more demanding and competitive format.

Entry is via Expression of Interest (EOI).

Pricing

• $990 per team.

Who It’s For

The Hotta Notta Grand Prix is ideal for:

• Drivers with prior motorsport experience
• Teams looking for a competitive endurance format
• Groups wanting a “race with your mates” challenge at a higher level

This is not a beginner event—participants should be confident, capable, and experienced on track.

Team Format

• 3 drivers per team (minimum)
• Each team must nominate a Team Leader
• Teamwork, planning, and consistency are key to success

Driver Eligibility

• Minimum age: 18 years
  • Younger drivers with previous motorsport experience may be considered upon application
• All drivers must have completed:
  • Minimum 2 Notta events, or
  • Equivalent experience (e.g. sprint events)
• Drivers without this experience may still apply and will be assessed individually

Event Format

The Hotta Notta Grand Prix is an endurance-style event focused on:

• Consistent lap times
• Efficient pit stops
• Smart strategy

Key Rules

• Maximum driver stint: 1 hour
• Minimum pit stop time: 5 minutes
• Minimum lap time: 69 seconds
• Maximum lap time: 76 seconds

The event is not a sprint race. A minimum lap time of 69 seconds will be enforced to maintain safety, consistency, and fairness.

Any team recording a lap faster than 69.000 seconds (“breaking out”) will receive a time penalty, which may be up to 10 minutes per offence at the discretion of Race Control and the officials.

Repeated breaches will result in escalating penalties.

In short: outright speed alone won’t win this event—discipline and consistency will.

Vehicle Eligibility

Eligible vehicles must:

• Be mass-produced, four-wheeled vehicles
• Have been road registrable in Australia
• Comply with the RACERS Operations Manual
• Open-top vehicles must have approved rollover protection

Safety Requirements

All vehicles and drivers must comply with the RACERS Operations Manual.

Mandatory Safety Equipment

• HANS Device
• Minimum 4-point harness

Driver Apparel (Minimum)

• Long sleeve shirt
• Long pants
• Enclosed shoes
• Helmet meeting AUS/NZ standards

Event Philosophy

The Hotta Notta Grand Prix is designed for drivers who want:

• A faster, more competitive environment
• A structured endurance racing experience
• A challenge that rewards both performance and discipline

While more performance-focused than traditional Notta events, the core principles remain:

• Safety first
• Respect between drivers
• Clean, controlled competition

How to Enter

Participation is via Expression of Interest (EOI).

To register your interest, please submit your team name, all driver details, and vehicle information. You will be notified within a week if your entry has been accepted.

Awards:
Trophies are awarded on the day. The Trophies are decided by recommendations of the officials (so look after your officials!) Some examples of what could be awarded with are as follows: 

•     “Skinflints” - Cheapest car raced on the day 

•     “The $tretchers” - Highest number of Laps per $ spent 

•     “The Impertinents” - Best “Send up” car 

•     “Pit Queen” – the car with the longest time in the pits with >3 hours on track 

•     “The Whining Diff” - Team that did the most whingeing (voted by the other teams) 

•     “Old PHARTS” - trophy for highest total age of drivers & car 

•    “The Good Guys” - Team that gave the most help to others (voted by the other teams) 

•    “Notta Enough” - Best bribe offered to the time-keepers 

•     “I’m quicker than I thought” - the Most ridiculous excuse for going under 72 Seconds

•    “The Gardening Award” to the team that has the most offs

•    “Consistent As…”  awarded to the team that does the most laps between 72 & 75 seconds

•    “See ya later Grandpa” to the most consistent driver under 15
 

Note that there are no winners’ trophies as such. 

Please see our Cancellation and Refund Policy before entering.