It’s on again people!
The HRA’s most successful Social Night in the past…
Friday 13th September.
SLOT CAR RACING..! Continue reading Slot Car Racing – on Friday 13 September
Resto Country Spares 2019 Standard Car Challenge Bulletin No 3
Hi all…
Starting this Bulletin with the sad news that most are now aware of. One of our most active members, Martin Forbes, passed away on the weekend. Martin will be sadly missed…his enthusiasm and dedication to his chosen sport were always to the fore. RIP Martin
Our topsy turvy event year continues. The Starlight Saunter last weekend and this weekends Avalon Autocross has been cancelled – So …new plans for the balance of the year. Continue reading Resto Country Spares 2019 Standard Car Challenge Bulletin No 3
Martin Forbes’ Funeral
Martin Forbes’ funeral will be Monday 19 April 11am at F W Barnes funeral parlour in Ballarat, 701 Darling St, Redan 3350.
The wake is in the Draft Room at the Ballarat Trotting Club.
Down the Drains Touring Assembly
Supplementary Regulations for the Down the Drains Touring Assembly, to be held on Sunday 8 September, are now available.
Down the Drains is a Novice Event and also a round of the HRA Touring Championship.
See the Down the Drains page for more…
VALE Martin Forbes
The Historic Rally Association is saddened to learn of the death of Martin Forbes. Martin had been unwell for some months from a blood disorder that attacked his bone marrow.
We extend our condolences to his family and share if their grief at losing such a good person.
As an HRA committee member, Martin volunteered for the at times thankless task of compiling HRA championship results and managing the HRA grading list.
He contributed much; his contribution was always thoughtful and always willing. And he will never again compete in the sport he loved so much.
Funeral arrangements will be notified when known.
David McKenzie
President, HRA
Ouyen is ready for the Tour of the 81 Derrick…
Phase 2 of Ouyen’s Solar Farm project is delayed. But, the Victoria Hotel now has space for the Tour of the 1981 George Derrick!
Book your accommodation now.
Update from the Director
During my first survey of the original ’81 GDMT route some 12 months ago, I was the only Friday night guest at the grand and rustic Victoria Hotel in Ouyen, occupying one of the 50 rooms.
At the time I booked the dining room and made the hotel aware that that they would have lots of guests in October this year. Continue reading Ouyen is ready for the Tour of the 81 Derrick…
Shifting Gear… Prof Harriet Edquist at the HRA meeting June 2019
Automotive Historian, Professor Harriet Edquist, was guest speaker at the HRA meeting in June 2019.
Harriet’s presentation covered the Australian Motor Industry from birth to the present day – and included the stories and the world-class creative thinking that fueled generations of globally influential Australian car design.
Continue reading Shifting Gear… Prof Harriet Edquist at the HRA meeting June 2019