SEAC is the premier motor sports club in the SE of SA. Located in Mount Gambier, we regularly conduct Trials, Motorkhana, Khanacross, Autocross and other events up to Australian Championship level. The club has a strong membership, and owns its own private Autocross track which is regularly used for competition and training days. SEAC welcomes new members from any discipline of motor sport or simply those interested in becoming involved in the club in any capacity.
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SEAC PARK
The South Eastern Automobile Club proudly owns and manages its own CAMS sanctioned Autocross facility, affectionately named SEAC Park. Located to the west of Mount Gambier, the property is an excellent venue for driver training, competition days and social events. SEAC regularly conducts working bees to keep the various tracks and land in top condition. 

During the late 80's and early 90's the club decided that it would be interested in purchasing some land for the purpose of holding club events. The land that was used for racing on at the time was becoming harder to manage and so the hunt was on for a suitable site that was not too far from Mount Gambier, was varied and interesting in topography and was at the right price. After looking at a few locations, a former quarry site was selected on Megaw Rd, west of town. The land was soon purchased and SEAC Park was born.

The club then started out on developing the land into a facility that would be able to be used in a variety of ways. Early events had a huge selection of tracks that could be chosen from. Eventually it was decided that the club would benefit from having the track sanctioned by CAMS. The best way to do this was to work out which were the best track combinations to use. The plan was to have a track that would enable competitors the most time in their cars while still keeping the track within specified lengths as determined by CAMS. The idea was brought forward of having a crossover on the track, similar to the one used in the WRC round in Perth. Logistics were considered, and the decision to create the crossover was made.

As the land was a former quarry, the decision was made to try to restore SEAC Park to a more natural setting. At the time of purchase, Pampas grass and other noxious weeds were rampant and steep quarry walls were the norm. Eradication programs have seen a noticeable reduction in the Pampas grass and other noxious weeds that dotted the former quarry. The large amount of work done in relation to the earthworks was possible through funding from reclamation grants issued from the department of mines.  Extensive earthworks at the site have seen many former quarry walls shaped and smoothed out to a series of crests and dips which add to the excitement of driving at SEAC Park.

After the formation of tracks and the overpass, much time and effort was put into the track surfaces. Clay and crushed stone have been applied to many parts of the track to improve the racing surface. The copious amounts of rain received in our region usually ensure that the track stays in good condition. Apart from the usual few rough spots, the track remains one which is fast, challenging and exciting for both drivers and spectators alike.

Other improvements to SEAC Park over the years have included the construction of a large shed used for shelter and scrutineering, installation of water tanks, the construction of a toilet block where all toilets are flushable, extensive fencing upgrades, the laying of white metal tracks to access the race track as well as Megaw Rd, the development of a pit area, the erection of several flagpoles, spectating facilities including a viewing box, mound, platform, the installation of a timing hut and extensive work involving the placement of tyres to both designate track boundaries and to slow cars down along the faster sections of road.

Immediate plans for SEAC Park include the erection and usage of permanent light towers, concreting the shed floor, a permanent generator setup to supply reliable power to the site, the setup of a permanent electronic timing system, an improvement of spectator facilities and the re-establishment of natural plants and landscapes.

SEAC Park is now a valuable asset to our club. Through the hard work and determination of many individuals, the club now boasts an Autocross and Khanacross facility that is comparable to the best in Australia. 

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