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Super Solar – GASSD FIRED PIZZAS

ARDC · July 14, 2023 ·

At SMSP events, you may run into Troy Sullivan and his gassd fired pizza’s van, Australia’s only exclusively solar powered pizza van!

“Our first trailer was built and company established in 2012. Our goal was to be the first food trailer to be totally self sustainable,” said Troy.

“This (truck) 10 years ago was a big ask as nobody had the know how to build what we wanted or knew how to get it to work.

“We spent three years trialling several different variations of equipment ’til we finally got the system dialled in. We use all Victron Blue components which is an Australian company with a strong support network. We now have the only two true completely off grid capable food trucks running that run all commercial equipment – no 12 volt fridges or small components.

“The benefits of being self sustainable goes further than most people think. While we are travelling to venues and around all our fridges , fans etc remain on . This means our quality control on our produce is second to none.

“All other food trucks while driving or waiting for power don’t have their fridges running which for me as a chef is totally unacceptable. We pride ourselves on what we have built and the product we stand behind. Our trucks are now capable of running for 20 hours of continuous use off grid.

“Each truck has 2 large fridges, 1 long Baine prep fridge, dough mixer, dough roller, lights, computer POS system, fans and phone chargers. Another main benefit is we don’t rely on noisy generators or trip hazard power cords and can be placed wherever we are needed at a venue.”

Digital Signage

ARDC · June 17, 2022 ·

PMY Group, a leading provider of integrated technology and media solutions, has invested $4 million in LED digital screen technologies at Sydney Motorsport Park (SMSP) as part of a 10-year partnership with the ARDC.

The new screens, which were officially unveiled at the Supercars Championship round in October 2021, feature a large 45sqm welcome screen, four 12sqm double sided elevated cantilever LED boards, and 144m of pit straight LED screens facing the Brabham Main Straight.

Printed communications at the racetrack, such as scrim, flyers, posters and banners, have a significant environmental impact and are often single use only.

In addition to the materials, there is the ink, toner, and other chemicals used in the printing process. Then there is the energy required to power the printers and dispose of the waste. These factors contribute to the carbon footprint of printed communication, all of which has been significantly reduced on site at SMSP.

The LED screens are also state-of-the-art, so are energy efficient (and offset by our solar panels), and a recycle program for their end-of-life is included.

In addition to the LED screens, PMY Group’s Smart Operating Platform (Platform) will be deployed at SMSP to provide an operational and crowd intelligence solution. The Platform will enable SMSP to better understand crowd behaviour and optimise the fan experience through real-time analysis of data collected from a variety of sources. This has many advantages, such as helping traffic flow and congestion, lessen food production waste by examining wait times and demand, and more.

This is the first time that the platform has been used at a motorsport venue in Australia, and it is hoped that it will set a new standard for fan engagement at other racetracks and even other sporting events.

Harnessing Solar

ARDC · June 10, 2022 ·

Solar panels introduce a new means of making energy and offsetting our carbon footprint.

In 2016, the ARDC installed solar panels on the roof of each of the three large service blocks attached to the Druitt North pit building at Sydney Motorsport Park, both to reduce electricity costs and lessen our impact on the environment.

The ARDC is proud to be such an early adopter of solar at an Australian motorsport facility.

Financial Investment

ARDC · June 5, 2022 ·

We are constantly evolving and upgrading our systems, processes, policies and purchasing to improve our footprint, be responsible and accountable, and make our business and Motorsport itself as sustainable as possible.

Approximately $300,000 was invested by the Club from 2016 – 2019 in infrastructure and green solutions (with a $53,000 rebate from one project). This included the installation of solar panels on the main Pit Building, the planting of 300+ trees around the facility, and the replacement of old, inefficient lighting around the venue with LED.

This was stepped up in 2020 with the new partnership with PMY, with $4 million invested in LED screens around the venue to drastically reduce need for single-use scrim, posters and other semi-permanent signage.

The ARDC has also invested money in solar panels and EV chargers, and was one of the first businesses outside of the Sydney metro to feature dedicated TESLA chargers after their introduction to Australia.

In the past financial year alone (2021 – 2022) the ARDC has donated over $130,000 in track time to various charities, local institutions and advancement programs.

Our Learner Driver initiative NIGHTDRIVE, which has run since 2016, has seen over 2000 young drivers take to the track to experience driving at night in safety, with a donated track tome of approximately $340,000 in track time alone. Our partners Driving Solutions has invested thousands of hours to run the event, as has the NSW Highway Command, in making this event such a success for the community.