Rally Of Melbourne 2006

[joelstrick]

Hey all well its time for the final round of the Australian Rally Championship and its here in Melbourne. Il be off in the Forest from Thur doing my thing for Rallycorp and www.rally.com.au

For those who want to come have a look here is some info on the sites you can come and watch

Rally MAP

http://www.rally.com.au/data/melbourne/fil...06_spec_map.pdf

I have inserted some of my pics to show you what you see at each spot

FRIDAY NIGHT.....

Friday 22nd September 2006

Spectator Point 1

NewQuay – Ceremonial Start

Docklands Drive, Docklands.

Located waterside in Melbourne’s newest and most exciting prescient, NewQuay will offer an exciting start to the 2006 NGK Rally of Melbourne.

Come down and look at the beasts before they are unleashed into the Yarra Valley. Enjoy a drink or a meal from one of many exciting restaurants and bars.

Autograph Signing and Photo Session

Meet the stars and personalities of the NEC Australian Rally Championship at the NGK Rally of Melbourne Autograph and Photo Session – Live at NewQuay.

All Rally cars will be on display from 5.00 pm.

First Rally car crosses the Start at 6.30pm

Spectator Point 2

Yarra Valley Racing Centre – Rally Central

Saturday 23rd September 2006 – First Car Due at 7.00 am, 9.49 am, 1.08 pm and 4.28 pm (2No. hour end of heat service).

Sunday 24 September 2006 – First Car Due at 7.40 am, 10.35 am and 2.10 pm.

Hosting Rally Headquarters, the Media Centre and of course the action packed Service Park, the Yarra Valley Racing Centre will see a lot of action over the course of the event. Don’t forget to catch the great range of vehicles on display.

The rally cars will visit the Service Park six times over the weekend. Watch the technicians work under pressure as they repair and rebuild the rally cars, within the nominated time.

Saturday 23rd September 2006

Spectator Point 3

Don Road Spectator Point

First Car Due at 9.00 am, 12.20 pm

Located at the bottom of Mount Donna Buang this exciting tarmac to gravel hairpin corner will test the teams’ skill and ability. Watch the teams negotiate the high speed chicane on the way into the spectator point.

Access through Healesville then via Don Road to Panton Gap.

Spectator Point 4

Marysville

First Car Due at 3.00 pm, 3.15 pm

Catch all the action of this double use spectator point. See all of the cars twice in quick succession as they negotiate the tight and twisty stage start and head off into the forest.

Travel to Marysville via the Maroondah Highway, then follow the spectator signage to the parking areas.

Sunday 24th September 2006

Spectator Point 5

Kalatha Junction (Toolangi Forest)

First Car Due at 9.00 am, 1.00 pm

Hard core rally fans beware. This is forest rallying at its best. Used twice on the Sunday of the event, the Kalatha Junction Spectator Point, within the Toolangi Forrest will offer plenty of action and excitement in the heart of the stunning Yarra Valley.

Travel to Yarra Glen then onto Toolangi via the Melba Highway.

Spectator Point 6

The Jump

The Splash

in with vines

De Bortoli Winery Super Special Stage, Dixons Creek

First Car Due at 12.00 midday, 3.30 pm

Bus shuttle commences from Yarra Glen, 9.30 am

Catch all the action of the spectacular De Bortoli Winery Super Special Stage.

With multiple use roads, great views and close to the action spectator viewing, this truly is the jewel in NGK Rally of Melbourne’s crown. Fine wine and foods will be available and don’t forget to check all the great rally gear from the 2006 merchandise range.

Spectators are reminded – there is NO GENERAL PARKING AT DE BORTOLI WINERY. Spectators must park at the Yarra Valley Racing Centre, Armstrong Grove Yarra Glen and catch the free bus out to the winery stage. Buses will operate from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm on Sunday (or later as required).

Access to the Yarra Valley Racing Centre is via the Melba Highway.

Please follow the Parking Officials directions and ensure that you purchase your tickets before boarding the shuttle busses.

What’s on where :

• School Bus Stop – Water Splash, Dam Jump, Yump, high speed corners.

• Restaurant Bus Stop – High speed corners, Double Use Corners, Ceremonial Finish incorporating the champagne spray and RPM live cross.

The same bus will take you to both locations. So catch the bus from Yarra Glen and get off at the Restaurant Bus Stop or the School Bus Stop depending on what you want to see. As there is no pedestrian access between the two points, a shuttle bus will run all day, so there is plenty of time to catch all the action at both locations.

[Betz]

ooooo, nice

must get along to this.

ya know i always wondered if a GTR would make an ok rally weapon?

[saff_cossie]

Will be at the Docklands stage, would be rude not to really!

Joel, need anyone to carry that camera equipment

[R32Big_boy]

Went to the events saturday and sunday last year will be going along this year too, its a good event to watch.

[Bec]

I could be a goer to pop in on Friday night as well.

See how im feeling after work.

[AGE]

A few of the WRX guys are meeting up on friday night to check out the cars, then on to have pizza in St Kilda.

Anyone is welcome to come and join us

Meet point and time TBA

[Sass]

ohhh, that sounds tempting!

[saff_cossie]

A few of the WRX guys are meeting up on friday night to check out the cars, then on to have pizza in St Kilda.

Anyone is welcome to come and join us

Meet point and time TBA

Sounds good. Can the rex wannabe come along. Have to clear with "she who must be obeyed"

[joelstrick]

Sounds good. Can the rex wannabe come along. Have to clear with "she who must be obeyed"

Bring her along al

[saff_cossie]

Bring her along al

She has plans mate.

Cleared. Might bring the Lib so at least its the right marque.

[foznice]

I'll probably be at the kinglake stage on whatever day it is... anyone else going there?

[joelstrick]

She has plans mate.

Cleared. Might bring the Lib so at least its the right marque.

The evo will be more at home as there are more of them entered Al

[joelstrick]

I'll probably be at the kinglake stage on whatever day it is... anyone else going there?

Im think i may be there on saturday but untill i do my stage reccy on thur im not sure

[R-sanichi]

ooooo, nice

must get along to this.

ya know i always wondered if a GTR would make an ok rally weapon?

BNR32's were used in the WRC (I think) in Corsica and maybe the Mote Carlo. I think Scudueria Racing Team ran them, and I'm not sure why they didnt compete in a full season. I'll have to check my Reinhard Klien Rally books when I get home, and I'll know for sure.

Maybe Joel can correct me here.?

[joelstrick]

BNR32's were used in the WRC (I think) in Corsica and maybe the Mote Carlo. I think Scudueria Racing Team ran them, and I'm not sure why they didnt compete in a full season. I'll have to check my Reinhard Klien Rally books when I get home, and I'll know for sure.

Maybe Joel can correct me here.?

Nissan have run 200sx's in the late 80's.

GTi and GTIR's from 91-97

and 240RS's in the early 80's

[phunky_monkey]

I'll probably pop down on friday night

[West]

I'm coming down on friday night to check it out, look like i have to leave straight from work to make it.

Sat morning seem goods, anyone going so i can tag along?

[Scotsman]

I must admit, i've thought about setting up a 32GTR for club dirt rally. I've always wondered why no one has seems to have done this before, and I assume it's the size and weight of the car.

Anyone know any GTR rally teams?

[AGE]

The WRX guys are meeting at Subaru Docklands @ 6pm, then walking on over.

Anyone is welcome to come and join us.

[Ricey]

sweet I might pop down friday night, and maybe again on sat after work.