2009 Classic Challenge...

As they say, the rally has been run and won... After a tremendous two days and nights, awards were presented at a function in Subiaco where a very happy crowd cheered the winners, the organizers, the sponsors and the officials.

Participants were treated to perfect weather for the rally, in an event where there was a great feeling of friendliness with all involved.

34 stages were completed, and everyone finished feeling thoroughly satisfied. Unfortunately a few cars succumbed to mechanical problems, but that's rallying...

Some new venues were included in the event this year, including a great new short closed road sprint in metropolitan Perth. This was a great first stage, really enjoyed by all. After two runs there it was off to the Speed Dome - an old favourite of the Challenge - where three stages were run, before heading back to the sprint for another run. Thereafter the rally headed south, destination Mandurah. Nine stages were run in the Mandurah area, including two runs of the exciting night stage.

After a dinner at the Rally HQ hotel, the next day began with a drive to the Motorplex in Kwinana, where a series of events were stages - including a fast autokhana, a brilliant Sprint course and runs on the drag strip.

After several runs on each course, the cars headed back to Perth, via two stages at Cockburn Gateway Shopping City. The next location was Gloucester Park in East Perth where four stages were run, three of which were in new locations within the grounds.

Finally, it was back to the Speed Dome for the final two stages before everyone gathered that evening for the Awards presentations. A full-on event, which by all accounts was thoroughly enjoyed by all involved.

Congratulations to all the award winners - there was some brilliant driving to be witnessed over the course of the weekend.

Thanks to all the key officials: Paul Blank, Tim Fowler, Ian Mann, Martin McCoy, Andy Hamilton, Brock Mann & Terry Mann. Thanks also to Vince Troth, Rubin Sadique, Allan Herring, Priscilla Mann, Anne Douglas, Natalie Holburn, Margaret Fowler, Rod Dines and the teams of officials who helped throughout.

Thankfully there were no accidents, though a few wheels came into contact with kerbs, and a small number of cars suffered mechanical issues - some of which were able to re-start later in the event. All in all, another very successful and enjoyable rally.

Photos copyright 2009 AEM

Provisional Results overall and by class are below. Click here for stage by stage results. Click here for the Photo Gallery

Overall results:

Transcore Classic Challenge 2009
				Class	Time	Penalty Time	Time  w penalties	Points Lost
1	Kerry Wade	Peter Major	2006 Mitsubishi Evo9 RS	D	1152.24	5.00	1157.24	88
31	Daryl Sosa	Stephanie Robinson	2006 Mitsubishi Evo9	D	1193.49	5.00	1198.49	180
27	Danny Cerro	Ben Maziarz	2005 Mitsubishi Evo9	D	1192.70	0.00	1192.70	196
25	Simon Gunson	Sharon Payne	2000 Mitsubishi Evo8 RS	D	1187.66	15.00	1202.66	216
12	Vito Forte	Susan Forte	1988 BMW M3	C	1198.17	0.00	1198.17	244
24	Grant Stephenson	Todd Johnson	1981 Mazda RX7 Turbo	B	1247.90	20.00	1268.90	335
33	Deryck Graham	Victoria Cairns	1995 Porsche 968RS	C	1228.63	10.00	1238.63	355
5	Kym Illman	Antonia Spiers	2006 Mitsubishi Evo8	D	1236.81	5.00	1241.81	406
17	Rod Willis	Darren Weise	1990 Mazda MX5 S/C	C	1238.67	5.00	1243.67	480
22	David Moir	Vicky Moir	1973 Datsun 240Z	B	1264.51	5.00	1269.51	494
19	Brad Petricevic	Serge Petricevic	1993 Nissan Skyline GTR	D	1248.24	15.00	1263.24	502
13	Chris Caruso	Susan Caruso	1976 Jaguar XJC	B	1276.00	0.00	1276.00	517
26	Michael Wood	Alexandra Wood	2001 Subaru WRX STi	D	1249.41	40.00	1289.41	519
14	William White	Rodney Goodlad	1988 Nissan Skyline Silhouette GTS	C	1295.56	55.00	1350.56	546
2	Denis Conway	Nathon McLaren	2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi	D	1263.07	5.00	1268.07	569
4	Stuart Norman	Lyndon Davis	2000 Nissan Skyline GTR V Spec	D	1253.81	10.00	1263.81	559
15	John Fowler	Stacey Barnes	1979 Porsche 911 Targa	B	1258.34	0.00	1258.34	569
6	Andrew Morris	Rebecca Coleman	2007 Porsche Cayman S	C	1284.17	40.00	1324.17	576
16	Joshua Robinson	Dean Douglas	1995 Mitsubishi Lancer	D	1274.57	0.00	1274.57	588
10	Dave Kendall	Jennifer Kendall	2004 Mitsubishi Evo8	D	1377.62	60.00	1437.62	598
30	Bruce Hawley	Keith Hawley	2000 Nissan Skyline GTR	D	1291.93	10.00	1301.93	606
7	Glenn Scotter	Tamika Tigwell              Amie Wilkinson	1997 Mazda RX7 Turbo	C	1273.91	25.00	1298.91	607
32	Jeff Ash	Rosanne Bremner	1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R	D	1324.32	10.00	1334.32	688
29	Elliot Kirk-Burnnand	Baden Kirk-Burnnand	1992 Subaru Liberty RS	D	1290.92	10.00	1300.92	698
8	Lea Welch	Justin Smith	1972 Ford Escort	A	1364.94	45.00	1409.94	715
21	David Heaton	Rick Parish	2008 Mitsubishi EvoX RS	D	1336.12	30.00	1366.12	715
11	John Pollard	Terry Wood	2008 Mitsubishi EvoX RS	D	1342.45	55.00	1397.45	807
3	Greg Freeman	Shirley Freeman	1977 Porsche 911	B	1360.52	30.00	1390.52	812
20	Chris Costopoulos	Van Ty Lam	2001 Subaru WRX STi	D	1445.62	135.00	1580.62	835
9	Alex Luccovia	Salvatore Pizzata	1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Ti	A	1425.79	25.00	1450.79	904
34	Wayne Turner	Nick Shiers	1964 Ford Falcon Sprint	A	1482.98	10.00	1492.98	927
28	Paul Moltoni	Brett Davey	1974 Porsche 911 RS	B	1487.05	150.00	1637.05	944

Results by class:

Transcore Classic Challenge 2009 Results by Class
				Class	Time	Penalty Time	Time          (incl     penalties)	Points Lost
8	Lea Welch	Justin Smith	1972 Ford Escort	A	1364.94	45.00	1409.94	715
9	Alex Luccovia	Salvatore Pizzata	1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Ti	A	1425.79	25.00	1450.79	904
34	Wayne Turner	Nick Shiers	1964 Ford Falcon Sprint	A	1482.98	10.00	1492.98	927
24	Grant Stephenson	Todd Johnson	1981 Mazda RX7 Turbo	B	1247.90	20.00	1268.90	335
22	David Moir	Vicky Moir	1973 Datsun 240Z	B	1264.51	5.00	1269.51	494
13	Chris Caruso	Susan Caruso	1976 Jaguar XJC	B	1276.00	0.00	1276.00	517
15	John Fowler	Stacey Barnes	1979 Porsche 911 Targa	B	1258.34	0.00	1258.34	569
3	Greg Freeman	Shirley Freeman	1977 Porsche 911	B	1360.52	30.00	1390.52	812
28	Paul Moltoni	Brett Davey	1974 Porsche 911 RS	B	1487.05	150.00	1637.05	944
12	Vito Forte	Susan Forte	1988 BMW M3	C	1198.17	0.00	1198.17	244
33	Deryck Graham	Victoria Cairns	1995 Porsche 968RS	C	1228.63	10.00	1238.63	355
17	Rod Willis	Darren Weise	1990 Mazda MX5 S/C	C	1238.67	5.00	1243.67	480
14	William White	Rodney Goodlad	1988 Nissan Skyline Silhouette GTS	C	1295.56	55.00	1350.56	546
6	Andrew Morris	Rebecca Coleman	2007 Porsche Cayman S	C	1284.17	40.00	1324.17	576
7	Glenn Scotter	Tamika Tigwell          Amie Wilkinson	1997 Mazda RX7 Turbo	C	1273.91	25.00	1298.91	607
1	Kerry Wade	Peter Major	2006 Mitsubishi Evo9 RS	D	1152.24	5.00	1157.24	88
31	Daryl Sosa	Stephanie Robinson	2006 Mitsubishi Evo9	D	1193.49	5.00	1198.49	180
27	Danny Cerro	Ben Maziarz	2005 Mitsubishi Evo9	D	1192.70	0.00	1192.70	196
25	Simon Gunson	Sharon Payne	2000 Mitsubishi Evo8 RS	D	1187.66	15.00	1202.66	216
5	Kym Illman	Antonia Spiers	2006 Mitsubishi Evo8	D	1236.81	5.00	1241.81	406
19	Brad Petricevic	Serge Petricevic	1993 Nissan Skyline GTR	D	1248.24	15.00	1263.24	502
26	Michael Wood	Alexandra Wood	2001 Subaru WRX STi	D	1249.41	40.00	1289.41	519
2	Denis Conway	Nathon McLaren	2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi	D	1263.07	5.00	1268.07	870
4	Stuart Norman	Lyndon Davis	2000 Nissan Skyline GTR V Spec	D	1253.81	10.00	1263.81	559
16	Joshua Robinson	Dean Douglas	1995 Mitsubishi Lancer	D	1274.57	0.00	1274.57	588
10	Dave Kendall	Jennifer Kendall	2004 Mitsubishi Evo8	D	1377.62	60.00	1437.62	598
30	Bruce Hawley	Keith Hawley	2000 Nissan Skyline GTR	D	1291.93	10.00	1301.93	606
32	Jeff Ash	Rosanne Bremner	1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R	D	1324.32	10.00	1334.32	688
29	Elliot Kirk-Burnnand	Baden Kirk-Burnnand	1992 Subaru Liberty RS	D	1290.92	10.00	1300.92	698
21	David Heaton	Rick Parish	2008 Mitsubishi EvoX RS	D	1336.12	30.00	1366.12	715
11	John Pollard	Terry Wood	2008 Mitsubishi EvoX RS	D	1342.45	55.00	1397.45	807
20	Chris Costopoulos	Van Ty Lam	2001 Subaru WRX STi	D	1445.62	135.00	1580.62	835

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Pre-event information

UPDATE: April 19 - Spectator Stage details:

Saturday, April 25
    Speed Dome, Eddie Barron Drive Midvale - 10.15am-11.15am
    Mandurah High School, Tindale St - 12.50pm-2.30pm
    Mandurah College, Education Dr, Greenfields - 6.30pm-7.30pm
Sunday, April 26
    Autokhanas & Drags, Perth Motoplex, Kwinana - 9.45am-11.45am
    Speed Dome, Eddie Barron Drive Midvale -2.15pm-3.30pm

                         Free entry to all spectator locations.

UPDATE: April 14 - After the Easter break the AEM office is open again and we still have a number of places available for entrants in the Classic Challenge. So if you've been thinkin about getting into the best grass-roots level tarmac event in Australia, don't delay. Call or email the offic if you have any questions...

We're also seeking a small number of volunteer officials to help out at a few key locations during the event. This gets you right in on the action, including at some locations not open to the public. We need people usually only for a couple of hours at a time. Please contact the rally office if you think you might be able to help out - 9271 0101 or info@classicrally.com.au

UPDATE: April 6 - We've confirmed that the event now includes 27 competition stages, including a brilliant new closed-road stage with multiple runs. There are several completely new courses to be run during the event. Only 3 weeks to go - act now to get your entry in...

 Click here for the entry application form.          Click here to read the event regulations.

Enjoy 2 days and 3 nights of the best motor sport and social events you can imagine. The thrills of over 30 stages - sprints, drags, motorkhanas, superkhanas, speed events and more... Plus great social events, without the hassles of navigation. All in the most affordable, best value touring road rally in Australia.

The 2009 Transcore Classic Challenge offers an exciting mix of competition driving stages over two full days, with an overnight outside the metro area, including a night stage under lights.

With a great variety of competitive stages, including some among the state’s leading venues - plus several unique to this event, the Transcore Classic Challenge offers an exciting and challenging weekend of motor sport fun.

There’s no need to modify your car, you don’t need a race suit. This event’s ideal for anyone from first-timers to experts.

The format was upgraded last year, to the acclaim of all involved, and was a huge success. And we’re ensuring the 2009 event will keep us ahead of the game.

It’s easy to enter. You need 2 people per car (either can drive any stage, but one run per car per stage - with multiple runs at some stages), good quality helmets, a first aid kit and fire extinguisher. The Roadbook will give instructions on the route to take between stages and course maps, with no navigation tests.

Places are limited, so act now - get your entry in! We had a big waiting list last year, so make sure you don't miss out...  Send us your email address and we will email the Entry Form to you.

 

Results will be calculated on un-handicapped placings again this year. There will be plenty of categories for awards, determined by a car’s engine size and year of manufacture. And there’s no mind-bending navigation.

Our proven streamlined system ensures minimal queuing (though some is inevitable - and gives a chance to watch previous competitors tackle courses). Our highly experienced team will ensure smooth sailing for all!

Ask anyone who has competed in the last few years - and they’re sure to give you very positive remarks. The stages were exciting, the event ran to schedule, we had a great group of participants and variety of cars...

Participants will be supplied with detailed Roadbooks each day, giving details of the route between stages, competition course maps and other important information.

We expect to have over 25 competitive driving stages this year, including some exciting brand new stages.

We’re also looking for marshals - if you’d like to volunteer and be close to the action for part or all of the weekend, please contact the rally office.

We limit entries to ensure our timetable can be adhered to during the event. Even if you’re not sure what car you’ll be entering, or who your co-driver will be, apply now to ensure you get a place in 2009’s great rallying event... We had a waiting list last year, so don't miss out.

 

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Enquiries? Email info@classicrally.com.au

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Click here to see details of the 2010 Classic Challenge

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PO Box 1222, Subiaco, Western Australia, 6008
Telephone (08) 9271 0101
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