It was also 12 years before Australian Rallysport News was born, but that didn't stop eventual founder, Jeff Whitten, from writing a report on the event.
As the editor of his local car club's monthly magazine, Jeff spoke glowingly about the Port Macquarie-based event that included a seven-car Datsun team and a pair of works Ford Escorts.
Following is the article as it appeared in the North Eastern Car Club's 'The Good Oil' publication in November 1977, with some brilliant accompanying photos from Bruce Keys and Ian Smith.
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