Future Events
2010
September (event held early October)
Grampians Weekend
This year in place of the Great Ocean Road run we are heading up to the Grampians. The run is taking place on the weekend of NSW and SA labor day INTERSTATERS ENCOURAGED TO COME ALONG!!!!
At this stage the whole ‘town’ has been booked out for the MR2 club for the Saturday night and is available for Sunday night also. Information regarding booking dates and deposits will be given once a better idea of numbers is known. GET IN QUICK as we are sure to fill places quickly.
Date: Saturday 2 October to Sunday 3 October (with an option of staying the Sunday night)
Destination: Dadswell Bridge, Grampians
Cost: Approx $60 per person per night
Accomodation: Accomodation: Old Dadswell Town (who are also providing us with a spit roast dinner)
http://www.olddadswelltown.com.au/about_us.htm
We will be leaving Melbourne on Saturday 2nd October and heading to Dadswells Bridge. Route to be confirmed closer to the date. A short run will be organised for the Sunday morning followed by lunch, at this point those heading home on the Sunday will leave and any people staying the Sunday night will be free to explore the many great attractions the Grampians has to offer.
http://www.visitVictoria.com/displayobject.cfm/objectid.C06775C0-A86B-44F7-811DB0E8D2C057CF/
Can you please register your interest ASAP including the number of nights you want to stay so we can organise this with Dadswell Town. Email Kaye at kayeleigh[at]live.com.au
October
Cars of the World - Rochford Winery
Show and shine - an opportunity to meet other car enthusiasts and clubs. We will be heading off for a cruise up to Rochford Winery in Coldstream to join this show and shine event with a large range of cars, clubs and people. As always please make sure you RSVP and please confirm if entering your car (the more the merrier) or coming along to spectate.
For more information please see the event website: www.carsoftheworld.com.au
Date: Sunday 31 October 2010
Start point: To be confirmed
Start time: To be confirmed
Run Distance: To be confirmed
Destination: Rochford Winery, Coldstream
Cost: $25 entry for a car, $35 for a car and food, Gold coin for spectators
Please email your RSVP via email events@mr2club.com.au by Friday 24 September.
November
Historic Sandown
2010 is the 50 year anniversary of touring cars at Historic Sandown. We are publicising this event and a number of members will be going along.
Displays and races including Formula Fords/Formula 5000s/Formula Atlantic/Group N cars and more. The event will include motorsport displays, kids entertainment, and participation in some motorsport events will require a CAMS level 2 licence.
Date: Friday 5 November to Sunday 7 November (the weekend after cup weekend)
Location: Sandown Raceway, Princes Hwy Noble Park
Further details: Will be available at the Sandown website, however at time of writing the site still has 2009 content. http://www.vhrr.com/event_info.htm
Cost: Entry costs will be on the VHRR site when it is updated.
NSW Snowy Mountains
Another fantastic weekend away for you, your MR2, great roads, company and scenery. This event has been organised by Troy out of the ACT MR2 Club. The VIC club will either leave in convoy on Friday afternoon or you are welcome to head up yourself aiming to get to Thredbo by evening where we will meet up with the others from ACT and NSW. Saturday will include a run through the mountains and staying again at Thredbo Saturday night.
Date: Friday 26 November to Sunday 28 November 2010
Victorian start point and time: To be confirmed closer to the date.
Destination: Defence Ski Lodge, Thredbo
Cost: Approx $33 per person per night
Details: Bedding required (own sleeping bag or pillow/linen) but blankets are available. Cooking facilities also available. Deposit will be required to secure booking.
RSVP to Mark by early August via email president[at]mr2club.com.au
December
Christmas Party at Haunted Hills hillclimb!
Our annual Christmas Party will be held at East Gippsland Car Club’s hillclimb track in Morwell.
Date: Confirmed for Sunday 5 December.
Details: Further details to be provided closer to the date. The entire day is free for members! Unlimited access to the Hillclimb track all day, lunch and drinks provided by your club.
Please email your RSVP via email events@mr2club.com.au by Friday 20th November.
2011
Nationals
The MR2 club Australia has a “National” meet every 2 years and next year (2011) is the Victorian branch’s pleasure to host it. If you have any ideas as to what / where / when? please send your ideas to us.
Date: TBD
Start point: TBD
Start time: TBD
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February
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