Ouyen is ready for the Tour of the 81 Derrick…

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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…

Resto Country Spares Rally rescheduled

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From the Daryl Tunbridge/Rally4Steve Clerk of Course:

Due to 70+mm rain on recently graded tracks, the Ballarat Light Car Club, the Victorian Rally Panel and DELWP have deemed it wise to reschedule to Spring. The rescheduled event will be held on 5th October 2019

As at July 17, we had received 32 entries (22 Tunbridge and 10 #Rallying4Steve) and registrations from 52 officials. Most/all of them would love others to join them for a warm night out on smooth roads.

Full refunds for those unable to make the rescheduled event are available via Michele Bayley (entries@blcc.net.au). We ask all entrants to keep your entry form in case it needs to be modified for the new date.

Victoria’s toughest rally gets a second chance this October

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The 404 of Richard Davies, Richard Williamson, Mark Huntley

Tour of 1981 George Derrick Memorial Trial. 26 & 27 October 2019

This behemoth of a rally in 1981 that included impassable terrain and a competitor ‘mutiny’ will be re-traced this October, minus both those elements. The event was in the famous Sunset Country and the Western Victorian deserts.

The Victorian deserts are remarkable and much underrated. The scenery is outstanding the roads are great. Over the 800 km only 5 cautions have had to be been route charted. It will also offer the opportunity to test the memories and recollections of those involved in 1981.

Geoff Byron has put together this incredible 800 km tour of what was just his second ever rally. Continue reading Victoria’s toughest rally gets a second chance this October

The Grampians Tour… the ultimate historic rally weekend!

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HRA competitor in the GrampiansAnother unforgettable rally weekend is just around the corner.

The HRA’s unique combination of rally style touring combined with closed road ‘have a go’ stages all feed in to the best social gatherings at the end of each day and on the road.

Everyone who has done one of these HRA style rally weekend’s rave about them – and you will too. It’s a competition wrapped up in a huge amount of motoring fun.

All it needs it you. Continue reading The Grampians Tour… the ultimate historic rally weekend!

Thoughts on a classic…

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Competitors comments on a classic Graham Wallis touring event:

We had a ball. Thanks all the HRA team.  – R. Potts. Citroen

Bloody Brilliant  – A. Ahearne. Peugeot

This was my first Graham Wallis event and I will be back for more. Great fun, a challenge and best of all a great spirit from all competitors. – O. Polanski. Nissan Skyline Continue reading Thoughts on a classic…

2019 Rich River Revival cancelled due to rain

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The Rich River Revival organising committee made the decision to cancel this event, scheduled for 11 May, due to the weather.

The latest report was that the rally route saw just on 42mm of rain in a 36 hour period, with more to come.  This combined with the clay base of some of the roads made it dangerous as well as increasing potential damage to the roads. Continue reading 2019 Rich River Revival cancelled due to rain