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RACV One & Two Cylinder Rally (Hamilton)
16th March 2017 - 19th March 2017
Entries close Friday 24th February – Book Now!!!
The 2017 RACV 1 & 2 Cylinder Rally will start on Thursday afternoon with a short shake-down run around Hamilton Airport before a welcome barbecue at the Hamilton Vintage Car Club rooms. Total distance is 25km.
Friday’s run will be to Penshurst to learn about the volcanic history of the region, followed by a visit to Stonefield Winery. Lunch will be at the Penshurst Hall. Dinner will be held at rally headquarters (the Comfort Inn Grange Burn), including a talk about the early motoring garages in the district. Total distance is 90km.
Saturday morning will be free to visit the local car museum, the Hamilton Art Gallery or enjoy a guided walk around the Church Hill area of Hamilton. In the afternoon, we will travel to Arrandoovong Homestead at Branxholme. The Rally Dinner will be held at rally headquarters on Saturday evening with a band providing the entertainment. Total distance is around 90km.
The rally will conclude on Sunday with a farewell brunch from 10am at the Vintage Car Club rooms, located in the grounds of the Pastoral Museum.
Our aim this year is to run a country style rally taking in the sights and sounds of Victoria’s Western District.
Contact Information
Brendan Walsh: Email: beejliss@bigpond.com Phone: 0418 103 739
Callum Walsh: Email: callumwalsh92@gmail.com Phone: 0447 766 724
Doug Palmer: Email: douglaspalmer@bigpond.com Phone: 0409 010 730
Accommodation
Please note: You will need to book and pay for your own accommodation.
Two motels, both within walking distance of the Vintage Car Club rooms, have been reserved for members and guests for Thursday 16, Friday 17 and Saturday 18 March 2017 – the Comfort Inn Grange Burn (142 Ballarat Rd) and the Bandicoot Motor Inn (152 Ballarat Rd). The Comfort Inn Grange Burn has 31 rooms varying from $115 (Queen room) to $185 (Family unit) per night. The Bandicoot Motor Inn has 26 rooms and rates of $110 per night (single) and $160 per night (double).
Please assist by advising that you are booking for the RACV 1 & 2 Cylinder Rally.
Alternative accommodation is available elsewhere in Hamilton and district under your own arrangements. The nearest caravan park is the Lake Hamilton Motor Village Camp; Caravan Park at 8 Ballarat Rd, only 1.5km away.