The Alpine Rally has become a regular event in Lakes Entrance. Photo: Peter Whitten
“With the need to accommodate over 250 people, Lakes Entrance will remain the rally base, however, some of the rally operations are being relocated to the beautiful township of Buchan, where the rally is held.“All officials will be accommodated in Buchan from Thursday to Sunday night. Official vehicles, medical and course cars will be fueled at the Buchan Valley Road House and the Saturday night Rally Dinner is to be held at the Buchan Pub. The ATRC has also made a $500 donation to the Buchan Primary School.” Increasingly, Alpine snow resorts are exploring opportunities to attract visitors to the mountains during the warmer months. “The Mt Baw Baw Rally is based exclusively at the Mt Baw Baw Alpine village. Organisers, competitors and support crews will all stay and eat on the mountain,” Washington added. “The Alpine village will cater for lunch on Saturday and Sunday as well as the Saturday night and award presentation functions. In the weeks leading up to the event, drivers and navigators, while conducting pacenote reconnaissance, will enjoy a coffee and meal at the resort before heading home.
Targa Australia takes its series to Cairns later this month.
The 1980s is seen as the pinnacle of rallying, however, with the return of the Adelaide Rally and the inaugural Targa Great Barrier Reef, tarmac rallying in Australia is healthy.For rallying to thrive, it must be strongest at club level, where organisers are challenged to run events that are accessible, affordable and safe. Arguably, by demonstrating a community benefit, the Targas, the State and National Championships can help protect the goodwill given by the public to utilise the forest and tarmac roads for all levels of the sport. Written by: Mark A. Biggs. - Mark Biggs is a competitor in the ATRC series.
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