winton historics

[ian]

hey guys
what about a cruze to winton this year for the historics 24+25th may
this is a great event real cars real racing ,minis, monaros , mustangs, all on at the same time , non of this commodore falcon taxi type racing here ,this is the real deal
ian

[twentyEight]

Sounds like a good idea!

Also thought I'd post so it would show up as the correct year, as the first post is listed as being posted in 2002...

[ian]

yeah
the dates have been a bit srange also the time as i posted that up this morning at 9;45-10 am
ian

[SilverRA23]

You just going to go up for a day and come back, or will you split it?

Definitely up for coming along. The little KE10 will struggle with three hours on the freeway, but no harm in trying

[Slim]

It's been 10 years since i've been to the Winton Historics... 'bout time i went again. I'm in.

[ian]

hi
i have a friend that lives in benalla that i stay with i go up on the fri night or sat morning
then i cut loose a bit on sat night there is plenty of room just bring sleeping gear and drinks

very friendly little pubs up there
ask mr moparman and merc blue they were nearly raped
ian
ps if anyone needs a ride, i usualy go by myself ,so there is room for two or three

[AAAAGZE]

i'd probly be keen for a lift if at all possible, any daytrippers intrested as opposed to the overnighter???

[AAAAGZE]

BTW my location is still wrong, i'm eastern sububrbs melb...

[horse]

i might be keen on a day trip. or not. its a few hours there and back. also depends if i have a bit of uni work or not

[SilverRA23]

I am likely to be a day trip too. You already know the joys of KE10 slowness, so you can grab a lift if you like!

[AAAAGZE]

ke10 and slow don't compute for me.....i've got the 'massive' 3k with electronic ignition, which means tyre frying power in every gear except second third and fourth!!!!!

but they can be a little sluggish compared to an ra23...

[shelldrake]

sounds good. I'm keen...

[ian]

i am going to try and get there fri night
thats the best pub night
otherwise if my wife is coming , i will be lucky to get away before lunch on sat
does anyone elses missus always makes you late , when there is anything to do with cars on
ian

[horse]

yes. best way is to ring them after you've left ...sorry can't turn back now

[Crazy]

Do what my brother-in-law did one xmas, told the women in the house he was leaving at 6am sharp with or without them. He left on time, only trouble was he had no help to put up his family size tent and everything that goes with it! Backfired big time cos all the stuff was in his boat and he couldn't use it till they arrived at 3pm that arvo.

[Slim]

I just told my old man i was going to this and he said that he was planning on going too. My uncle will be there as well i think.

What's everyone doing about accommodation? I am considering staying the night somewhere. Is it usually booked out by now? Where are good places to stay?

[Silly Rabbit]

Hey Ian, I will be up there all weekend cos my brother is racing his '64 Cooper S in the Touring Cars.....will be going up early Sat morning so one way or another I will be able to catch up with all you guys sometime over the weekend........i'm staying in Wangaratta so may miss the festivities in Benalla on Sat night though.........will be a great weekend as always.

[Silly Rabbit]

Hey Slim..........you should still be able to get accommodation somewhere........Benalla usually books out early cos it is a stones throw to the track but you may have some more luck in Wangaratta which is 20 mins or so up the road........stay with Ians friend and that would save on the hassles.

[Slim]

Thanks for that Mr Crazy Rodent.

[merc-blue]

Ian,
I checked my Diary and im in on this for sure.
Not sure when i will head up, will know closer to time.
Im pretty sure theres ALWAYS room at the track camping ground.. if im in the MR2 i will pack a swag and if i have to will sleep on the side of the road somwhere.

But local girls are very accomidating.... if your not fussy.

Slim,
Also if 'ians friends' daughter is around it becomes a far more attractive option.