Resto Country Spares 2019 Standard Car Challenge Bulletin No 3

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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

VALE Martin Forbes

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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…

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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…

Shifting Gear… Prof Harriet Edquist at the HRA meeting June 2019

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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

Honouring rally legends on the eve of the ARC

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Kate and David Officer being inducted into the Australian Rally Hall of Fame

Rally Hall of Fame Dinner
Friday August 23

The Australian and Victorian Rally Hall of Fame is back, with 5 names to join the current crop of legendary rally figures in the Australian Hall of Fame. As well, 3 more will be welcomed to the Victorian Rally Hall of Fame.

Australian Rally Hall of Fame dinner will be held at the Ballarat Trotting Club on 23 August commencing at 6:00 for 6:30 pm. Continue reading Honouring rally legends on the eve of the ARC

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