Last updated May 10
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BRIEF REPORT
A fabulous, problem-fee Classic Challenge took place in the sun around Bunbury. No accidents and only one breakdown - it's always great when (almost) everyone finishes. Plenty of smiles all day long as the fast, challenging stages progressed.
A few memories of interest - Caitlin, co-driving with Joshua Robinson in the Evo Coupe was noted by several Starters to be literally white-knuckled and shaking at the start lines. We hope it was the excitement and anticipation, not simply fear... And ever such a polite driver Andrew Reid (Nissan 200SX) was noticed using his indicators for all the corners at The Cut stage. Bill Stagoll's noticeably blistering pace in his Exige on the first run at The Cut, followed by a slower second run. One official commented "Maybe his wife was scared", to which another official commented that was 100% correct reason for the more cautions second run.
Thanks for the positive feedback on the day and in emails since; "Thanks for a great day. I had a blast, II do LOVE that East Picton stage." and from another competitor: "Thanks again for another fantastic event. Each year gets better and more challenging. I can't wait for the next one. A big thanks to you, all the volunteers and people who donated their time and efforts and of course the sponsors and everyone involved."
Some brilliant driving was witnessed throughout the day. Well done to all. A big congratulations to the winners and class winners.
Trophies will be available from Wheels World, 4 Carbon Court, Osborne Park.
Thanks to the Senior officials: Ian Mann, Brock Mann, Martin McCoy, Natalie Holburn, Terry Mann, Time Fowler and Andy Hamilton. Also to the crew of volunteer officials. A big Thank You to Will White for his help as the 'local' man for all his valuable assistance. And to our principal sponsor RSM Bird Cameron.
Thanks to Steph Robinson for the Rally Girls photo.
RESULTS BELOW AFTER PHOTOS
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PROVISIONAL RESULTS
OUTRIGHT PLACINGS BELOW
CLICK HERE for results by Category and Stage
2011 Classic Challenge Sunday 8th May OUTRIGHT Engine Class Time Taken Penalty Points Stage Time Points Lost Outright Placing 34 Andrew Stevens Ethan Tyrell 2003 Mitsubishi Evo 8 2000T E 606.41 0 606.41 28 1 28 Daryl Sosa Stephanie Robinson 2004 Mitsubishi Evo 9 2000T E 614.40 0 614.40 36 2 7 Bill Stagoll Glenys Stagoll 2004 Lotus Exige 3053 D 612.26 0 612.26 37 3 35 Dennis Heller Sherrill Richardson 2004 Mitsubishi Evo 8 MR 2000T E 617.24 0 617.24 44 4 12 Vito Forte Susan Forte 1988 BMW M3 2500 B 614.58 0 614.58 59 5 2 Rod Willis Anthony Bertoli 1990 Mazda MX5 V8 6000 B 616.93 5 621.93 74 6 20 Simon Gunson Ashley Gunson 1993 Nissan Silvia S13 2350T D 628.81 0 628.81 78 7 1 Sharon Payne Helen Lunsmann 2001 Mitsubishi Evo 7 2300T E 627.96 0 627.96 85 8 37 Joshua Robinson Caitlin Roberts 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer 2000T E 637.30 0 637.30 94 9 13 Rubin Sadique Benny Sadique 1986 BMW M325i 2490 B 640.25 0 640.25 108 10 27 Behnam Bordbar Kian Bordbar 2010 Porsche 997 GT3 3800 D 639.38 0 639.38 109 11 18 Craig Hendry Jon Hardaker 1983 Toyota Corolla Turbo 1998T B 640.93 0 640.93 111 12 26 Angus McKay Emma McKay 1991 Toyota MR2 1998T D 641.24 10 651.24 132 13 11 Denis Conway Nathon McLaren 2005 Subaru WRX STI 2457T E 650.90 0 650.90 134 14 21 Simon Lingford Susannah Lingford 2010 Lotus Exige 1800S D 663.08 0 663.08 173 15 3 Neil Richardson Ross De Boer 2006 Suzuki Swift 1600 C 666.90 0 666.90 182 16 17 Andrew Murray Ivan Olsen 1998 Lotus Elise 1798 C 668.40 0 668.40 183 17 33 John Fowler Monica Jakovic 1979 Porsche 911 Targa 3200 B 664.37 0 664.37 189 18 19 Brenden Attard Amanda Coleman 1990 Nissan Skyline 2600T B 663.95 10 673.95 194 19 24 Michael Wood Mitchell Wood 2001 Subaru WRX STI 1994T E 678.40 20 698.40 215 20 8 Rory Horrobin Eon Robinson 1995 Nissan Skyline GTST 2500T D 680.53 15 695.53 218 21 10 Chris Rusli Joey Omar 2001 Mitsubishi Evo 1998T E 666.68 20 686.68 222 22 15 Dave Williams Brooke Williams 1987 Jaguar XJS 5353 B 688.54 5 693.54 227 23 23 Craig Hawley Keith Hawley 2006 HSV Clubsport R8 6000 D 684.91 0 684.91 235 24 36 Roberto Cecchele Daniel Cecchele 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6 3000 B 684.92 0 684.92 246 25 25 Corey Gaidzionis Les Gaidzionis 2001 Mitsubishi EvoVll 2000T E 701.56 30 731.56 248 26 14 Paul Helm Amanda Nelson 1970 Ford Escort Mk1 2000 A 690.17 0 690.17 249 27 5 Elliott Kirk-Burnnand Baden Kirk-Burnnand 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 3200S D 693.98 10 703.98 255 28 30 Brad Wearn Matthew Wearn 2002 Mazda RX7 Spirit R 1308RT D 706.76 0 706.76 275 29 6 Andrew Reid Sue Reid 1999 Nissan 200SX 2000T D 723.77 5 728.77 290 30 4 Ian Paterson Jody Paterson 1999 Mistubishi Evo 6 RS 2000T E 739.73 25 764.73 291 31 22 Wayne Turner Bradley Simms 1964 Ford Futura Sprint 4900 A 722.38 15 737.38 296 32 9 Vince Stacey Kath Stacey 1988 Porsche 911 Supersport 3200 B 744.30 15 759.30 314 33 16 Rami Brass Evan Jones 1966 MG B Roadster 1800 A 747.34 0 747.34 316 34 31 John Edmondson Robyn Binding 2002 Lotus Elise 1800 C 778.59 0 778.59 330 35 PHOTOS FROM SCRUTINEERING
Freshly wrapped Evo - the GTI Girls team with newly finished graphics All smiles at the Registration desk
No, he hasn't run over himself - just some last minute repairs Thorough inspection
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Principal Sponsor
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UPDATE - May 2 - Spectator Stages - The following times and locations are allocated Spectator Stages:
- Stuart St Carpark, Stuart St Bunbury – 10.45-11.15am and again from 3.40-4.30pm
- East Picton Sprint, end of Kerr St, East Picton - 12.10-2.15pm
- East Picton Sprint, end of Golding Crescent, East Picton – 2.30-4.30pm
Motorsport is dangerous. As a spectator you agree to attend or participate in the event at your own risk.
You acknowledge that:
• the risks associated with attending or participating in the event include the risk that you may suffer harm as a result of:
• motor vehicles (or parts of them) colliding with other motor vehicles, persons or property;
• acts of violence and other harmful acts (whether intentional or inadvertent) committed by persons attending or participating in the event; and
• the failure or unsuitability of facilities (including grand-stands, fences and guard rails) to ensure the safety of persons or property at the event.
Motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to you.
You accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending the event and being provided with the event services by AEM, AASA and any associated parties.UPDATE - April 27 - As you can see, we've got an excellent mix of cars among the entries this year. Among them are some unusual cars, with fifteen different marques represented in the field. Of note are a pair of Lotus Exiges, an AMG Mercedes-Benz SLK and a V8-engined MX5. Car No 1 is the all-girls team of Sharon Gunson and Helen Lunsmann. Classics of interest include the powerful 1964 Falcon Sprint and last year's crowd favourite, the 1964 Volkswagen Beetle.
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ENTRIES NOW CLOSED
It's on again, and entries are now open... We’re cranking things up for 2011 - we have changed the format and even lowered the cost, to make the this year’s Classic Challenge a fantastic and truly memorable motor sport event.
Lots of genuinely exciting, challenging driving stages, all closed-road Sprints and one excellent autokhana venue... in the only such rally in WA in the first half of the year. Completely based around the Bunbury area, with a start time giving you plenty of time to comfortably get to Bunbury in the morning, and finishing early enough to get home before dark.
The Classic Challenge, making it the longest established, continuing event of its kind in Australia. Brilliant motoring fun packed into one great day. It’s easy to enter - there’s no need to modify your car, you don’t need a race suit and the event’s ideal for anyone from first-timers to experts.
And the entry fee is just $485 per car (for 2 people, plus $77 AASA fee) - keeping the Classic Challenge as the best value for money rally in Australia! Includes all stages, Roadbook, door stickers, lunches, presentation night and more.Results will be calculated on un-handicapped placings. 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, just straightforward route instructions.
Ask anyone who competed over 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... CLICK HERE for 2010 report, photos & YouTube footage.
And the 2011 rally promises to be even better. Book your place now! ENTRIES NOW CLOSEDCLICK HERE FOR ENTRY APPLICATION FORM CLICK HERE FOR EVENT REGULATIONS
How much and what’s included
For an event with so much packed into it, this rally is unbeatable value. Entering the 2011 rally costs just $485 per car (2 people) - making it Australia’s best value for money Touring Road Rally.
Once again, we’ve refined and improved the event - and with the upgrades for 2011, it promises to be better than ever. The event incorporates a very full day of competitive driving stages, Roadbooks, car competition number door stickers, plus lunches , Friday evening sausage sizzle & drinks at Scrutineering & Registration, with lots of trophies to be won in different categories.
Plus there’s the fun of competing with a great bunch of fellow competitors, excellent driving roads in the southwest and more.
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 2011’s great rallying event. Make sure you don’t miss out - act now.Requirements
The 2011 Classic Challenge is a designed to be a very straightforward event to enjoy. Two people must be in the car at all times. All you need is the following:
> A current drivers licence
> AASA Club or equivalent competition licence (which we can issue:
AASA license - no test involved - $50 for 1-year)
> A good quality helmet for each person
The car needs:
> To be in sound and roadworthy condition (cars will be inspected at
the Friday evening Scrutineering)
> A checked & date-tagged 2kg fire extinguisher (or 2 x 1kg units,
one of which must be accessible in the cockpit)
> An approved first aid kit
Note: There is no requirement for items such as extra bonnet catches, roll-cages, oil catch tanks, race suits, etc.Check out this winning run from last year... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuJGCWUQqFE
Want to enter and don't have a car? http://japanesewholesale.com.au/motorsport-rentals/
CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY APPLICATION FORM CLICK HERE FOR EVENT REGULATIONS
RSM Bird Cameron is a full service accounting firm delivering expert corporate financial and advisory accounting services to a wide range of clients from diverse industry sectors from 28 offices throughout Australia. It is the Australian independent member firm of RSM International, the sixth largest network of independent accounting and consulting firms in the world. www.rsmi.com.au
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS, REPORT & YOUTUBE FROM LAST YEAR'S RALLY...
Click here to see details of the 2009 Classic Challenge
AUTOMOTIVE EVENTS MANAGEMENT
PO Box 1222, Subiaco, Western Australia, 6008
Telephone (08) 9271 0101
info@classicrally.com.au
www.classicrally.com.au
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Motorsport is dangerous. As a spectator you agree to attend or participate in the event at your own risk.
You acknowledge that:
• the risks associated with attending or participating in the event include the risk that you may suffer harm as a result of:
• motor vehicles (or parts of them) colliding with other motor vehicles, persons or property;
• acts of violence and other harmful acts (whether intentional or inadvertent) committed by persons attending or participating in the event; and
• the failure or unsuitability of facilities (including grand-stands, fences and guard rails) to ensure the safety of persons or property at the event.
Motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to you.
You accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending the event and being provided with the event services by AEM, AASA and any associated parties.
