CANCELLED - Brass Monkeys Camping
@ Turon Gates

Friday, 27 June to Sunday, 29 June 2025

Arrivals between 11 am and 8 pm ONLY

This weekend offers driving on great country roads and winter camping on a scenic river nestled near the Blue Mountains, just a 2.5-hour scenic drive from Sydney. 

There is no planned route as we intend to drive according to the conditions of the day and the roads. The campground is well placed to enjoy the lovely, quiet roads around the Lithgow, Bathurst, Sofala, and Mudgee districts.  

We will have a communal cook-up in the evenings, and you will be asked to contribute to the cost (probably about $25). Bring firewood, if possible, as it will be cold.

Organiser - Phil Guilfoyle 0431 503 763

Location - Turon Gates Resort, 942 Upper Turon Rd, Capertee

Accommodation

Turon Gates Resort has unpowered camp sites ($47/night = $94 for 2 nights). There is also glamping and cabin accommodation available, if preferred.

Please TALK TO PHIL about important information BEFORE YOU BOOK your ACCOMMODATION. You must pay your site fee directly to Turon Gates. Link: Turon Gates Camping 

48th Historic Winton Races

Presented by the Austin 7 Club Inc

For the first time, Historic Winton will run without motorcycles. The upgraded safety standards and stringent track permit conditions set by the motorcycle insurers require some modifications to the Winton Motor Raceway facilities, so the inclusion of motorcycles has been suspended.

Conducted by the Austin 7 Club Inc A0003290N, Winton is Australia’s longest-running, all-historic motor race meet. It is one of rural Victoria's most significant sporting events, drawing participants and spectators nationwide. This iconic ‘city meets country’ event features yesteryear's grandeur and pace at the spectacular rural location of Winton Motor Raceway.

location

Winton Motor Raceway, Huntley St, Winton, VIC 3673, Australia
(Near Benalla, Victoria)

Accommodation

Visit Enjoy Benalla (Benalla Rural City Council)

Call Winton Motor Raceway on 03 5760 7100 to book trackside camping.

Bathurst 12-Hour Race Camp Weekend

Friday, 31 January to Monday, 3 February 2025

What’s covered on this page

1. Costs

2. Entry form

3. Facilities

4. Further information

5. Information Flyer

6. Registration and Payment details

7. What to bring

For those who have not been before:

1.  Arrival and Departure - the organisers aim to arrive by 4 pm on Friday 31st January 2025 and free to stay until Monday morning when we decamp.

2.  You can have access to your campsite/grounds from Wednesday, 29th March 2025, but everyone generally turns up on the Friday.

3. The organisers provide dinner and good wine each night.  The idea is to bring people together in a communal situation.  The meals are:

(A)     Friday night – seafood fresh from the markets – oysters, prawns, smoked salmon, mussels, bread and salad.

(B)     Saturday night - curry night with all accompaniments.

(C)      Sunday night - pasta night.

COSTS

4.   The dinner cost is $35 per person including wine.  Children under 16 years $15 per child.

5.   Campsite cost is $260 per site if you register and pay before the 15th November 2024, otherwise the camp site fee is $300.  Note: One vehicle per site.  You can have four people per site.  (PS If you have more people, we can work something out.)

6.        All excess proceeds (if any!) go to the Club coffers to promote historic motorsport.

FACILITIES

7.        We will have a port-a-loo at our site exclusively for our camp.

8.        There are taps with potable water nearby but no power.

9.        We will have a TV in the mess tent to watch the race.

10.      Bring your own beer (or other beverage) in cans – no glass. Daily limits apply.

11.      There are showers and a toilet block nearby.

12.      We have tea and coffee making facilities available in the mess tent.

13.      You will need to supply your own breakfast and lunch, there are various food stalls around the track.

14.      There will be a 40 km old car run on the Saturday morning and we will stop at “The Hub” in Rocket Street for breakfast.  Limit of 20 people for a booking.  This is a 7.30 departure (sharp).  Let us know as soon as possible.

15.      Camping gear and knife, fork and spoon, plate, cup is NOT provided.

16.      You will need to buy separate spectator entry tickets for each attendee, this can be done online bathurst12hour.com.au or purchased at the main entry gate nearest pit straight when you arrive.

Registration and Payment

17.      Fill out the form and return to Alistair Palmer; alistair.palmer@me.com by 15th November 2024 to secure your camp site for the discounted rate of $260 and we make no guarantees there will be sites left available after this date, after 15th November payment is $300.

18.      Make your payment to the VSCCA account, by the 15th November 2024 for the discounted camp site of $260, otherwise $300.

Please mark your payment for the campsite and dinner for each person

“Bath & Surname” BSB:  082-443 ACC:  1666 70215

Further information:

(A)     Jeremy Morris – 0437 883 098 – compliments

(B)     Todd Barker – 0409 302 507 – complaints

Minimum items to bring for each person

1.    Tickets to event – purchase at bathurst12hour.com.au or purchased at the main entry gate nearest pit straight

2.    Tent (or other accommodation)

3.    Collapsible chair

4.    Plate

5.    Bowl

6.    Cup

7.    Knife, fork, spoon

8.    Stretcher/lilo

9.    Bedding

10. Toiletries including towel

11.  Thongs/crocs (shower block)

12. Sunscreen

13. Insect repellent

14. Hat

15. Drinks of choice

Please note:            

• Glass is prohibited (we will decant some good white and red wines and bring along)

• Only one car per site, No fireworks or weapons, No burnouts

•  No open fires (a drum is ok), No petrol canisters over 5L

• No couches or lounges, Campsites are 8x8m – there is water,  but no power available at the camp sites

The George Green Rally

Monday 21 – Friday 25 October 2024

Those who have booked Motels need to return the tour cost to the Club by 10th September. If you have not received the booking form by email please contact rexvincent1940@gmail.com without delay.

Tour Details

 Monday, 21 October

The Sydney folk will meet at "Pie In The Sky“ in Cowan for morning tea any time after 9 am, before departing for the Entrance on the old Pacific Highway. We will travel through Woy Woy, Kincumber and Terrigal before arriving at Diggers in the Entrance for lunch. Then it’s onto our Motel at Rutherford for dinner and drinks. Tubby has offered to be our after-dinner speaker and will talk about some early settlers in the Morpeth area and the lovely property “Duckenfield”.

Tuesday, 22 October

We will tour scenic hamlets like Duckenfield with a tea stop at Patterson before heading up and over the Bingleburra Range to lunch at the refurbished Royal Hotel at Dungog. The school children will enjoy inspecting our cars parked outside their school.  Our proposed visit to” Congan” will not be possible due to poor access, so it’s scenic roads back to Maitland and our evening at Club Maitland across the road.

Wednesday, 23 October

It’s off to Forster via Stroud for a cuppa, then through Glouster to Krambach for lunch. We continue on Bucketts Way and cross to Oxley Island where we are invited to visit a large English car and motor bike collection.  We then continue to Forster and our Motel with drinks and Diner at the Bowling Club next door.

Thursday, 24 October

We start the day by visiting the Forster/Tuncurry Marine Rescue facility, an interesting place staffed by volunteers. Then it’s a pleasant drive to Smiths Lake, then out to the spectacular beaches at Seal Rocks where  it is possible to visit the Lighthouse. A BBQ lunch at the Bulahdelah Show Ground is being provided by the local Lion’s Club. Then it’s up the old road to Nabiac and a visit to the extensive" National Motorcycle Museum"  which is not to be missed. There are lots of old cars and collectables as well as 1000 motorcycles.

Friday, 25 October

Enjoy a leisurely drive home after our Breakfast at the motel.

An order for fine weather and fully repaired road surfaces has been placed.

Want to join the Wait List?

A “Wait List” is now started for latecomers, for there may be cancellations. To join that list and advise your interest, email Rex and Norah at rexvincent1940@gmail.com

 
ABOUT THE VENUES

The venues we have chosen have up to 40 rooms, parking at your door and are reasonably priced. They also have restaurants in-house or within easy walking distance to avoid after-dark busing.

ORGANISERS

Rex and Norah Vincent,
0411 689 972
rexvincent1940@gmail.com

Veteran and Vintage Vauxhall Rally
Orange is our Rally headquarters

The Ambassador Motel in Orange is the go for our accommodation and rally headquarters. The motel offers space for parking and turning - and there is room for trailers.

We have booked 40 rooms at the Ambassador Motel (02 6393 7500) in Orange from 16 September to 21 September 2024. These rates include a cooked breakfast and a 2-course dinner.

• Single rooms on the ground floor, $260.00 per room per night

• Single rooms on the second floor, $250.00 per room per night

• Twin share/Double rooms on the ground floor, $325.00 per room per night

• Twin share /Double room on the second floor, $315.00 per room per night

The types of rooms on hold for us include: 

• 22 deluxe rooms - located on the second floor

• 15 Executive rooms - located on the ground floor

• 3 family rooms on the ground floor, same rate as executive rooms

Rooms are being held until 31 December 2023
Credit card details are required at the time of booking to secure the rooms. There is a 48-hour cancellation policy. Anything after that will incur a 1-night cancellation fee.

Book now to secure your rally accommodation

Ambassador Motel, Orange - 02 6393 7500
174 Bathurst Road Orange 2800

Dave Stuart
mobile 04 2828 2360
email tubby2360@gmail.com

ALL HISTORIC RACING

Pheasant Wood Circuit, Marulan, NSW

Pre-1961 Sports and Racing Cars
Pre-1963 Sidecars and Bikes

Help keep historic racing alive!

The VSCCA supports historic racing, as one of the cornerstones of its foundations so we are pleased that the Pheasant Wood Motor racing circuit has invited the VSCCA to a weekend of All Historic Motor Racing.

Historic racing as it used to be!

If you were part of the early days of all historic racing in Australia, you will remember what it is all about - enthusiastic amateur racing, a strong feeling of community, a welcoming atmosphere and some seriously, good fun!

If you were not a part of those early days, come join us and discover the fun! The organisers are committed to providing participants with:

• Low entry fees.

• Close enjoyable racing in divisional groups based on race times

• Regularity Trials in a comfortable space and pace

• A warm welcoming atmosphere and a genuine sense of community

• Free Dorian timers - for those who need one

• The best officials in Australia - and No protests

• Care and respect for ALL - the people, the vehicles, the community and the past

You'll find we offer a spirit of adventure for the future of Historic Racing and will conform to the Covid Pandemic Protocols as required on the day.

For further information

Contact Scott on (02) 4841 1422 or email scott@pheastantwood.com.au

LOCATION

Pheasants Wood is located on Jerrara Rd 9km south/west of Marulan Township. Extensive improvements have been made to the site of the former driver training facility to allow uninterrupted views of the entire track from many spectator viewing areas.

MORE INFORMATION

Practice for all groups will commence at 9 am on Saturday.

• Racing from 1 pm Saturday and racing for all groups from 9 am Sunday.

• Free entry to the pit area to closely inspect the Historic machines will be a feature of the weekend.

Please see our website www.pheasantwood.com.au for catering and circuit details.

VSCCA Mountain Rally

10 – 11 August 2024

This has been designed as a driving event for those who want to get their vehicles on the mountain roads for some outstanding vintage motoring. ie: not so much of the tea and scones!

Fuel:  YOU NEED TO BE FULLY FUELLED as there is limited fuel on the way.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Departure                           
10:00 am, Saturday 10 August from the Hub Café, Bathurst

OPTIONS (details below)

·        Option 1 - you can travel to Bathurst on Friday and meet for an informal dinner or

·        Option 2 - depart your home on Saturday morning and meet us in Bathurst a 10 am.

It will be very easy straight forward navigation with potential for some minor dirt roads (optional).

INSTRUCTIONS

1.     Please let rally organiser Alistair Palmer know you are attending; m: 0414 629 926 or alistair.palmer@me.com

2.     Please pay your entry fee of $50 per car, into VSCCA, BSB: 082443 ACC: 166670215

3.     Please arrange your own accommodation for the Friday (optional) and Saturday night.

4.     Please feel free to invite friends and non-club members.

Dinner Friday, breakfast Saturday, dinner Saturday night will be booked by the rally organiser but payment is to be made by the attendee on the day/night. Saturday lunch will be on the road, venue TBA.

Route instructions and maps will be provided prior to leaving Bathurst.

Option 1 “For the Unemployed”

Friday, 9 August
Jeremy and Alistair are proposing to drive up mid-morning Friday. For those wanting to join and travel in a convoy and enjoy some interesting roads, please let either of us know and meet us at Ham Common Playground, opposite Richmond Airbase 9.30am for leaving by 10am sharp Fri 9/8.

Friday night, 9 August -  arrive in Bathurst Friday afternoon / early evening

Accommodation;

• Heritage Inn, 102 Stewart Street, Bathurst Ph: 02 6334 3433 info@heritageinn.com.au
  Prices range from $175-205 per night depending on room style and bed numbers.

• Mantra Bathurst, 344 Stewart Street, Bathurst Ph: 02 6332 1800 reception@mantrabathurst.com.au 

Dinner;

• George Hotel, 201 George Street, Bathurst ph: 02 6331 3399 info@thegeorgehotel.pub  
  Drinks from 5.30pm, Dinner from 6pm (at cost to the participant, booking made by rally organisers)

Option 2 “For the Workers”

10 August - Saturday Morning, arrive in Bathurst Saturday morning

Meet at the Hub Café, 52 Keppel St, Bathurst for 10am departure

GENERAL ITINERARY

10 August, Saturday Morning
Head to the Hub Café for breakfast from 7.30am and departure from 10 am

10 August, Saturday Lunch
TBA in the rally notes, but it will be a stop along the way (likely Crookwell or Laggan).

10 August, Saturday Night ACCOMMODATION

• Mercure Hotel, 2 Lockyer Street, Goulburn
  Ph. 02 4822 5445,  reservations@mercuregoulburn.com.au

You must call and book direct (do not book online) with the Mercure to secure a 10% discount with current rate* (*subject to change) being $220 per night for queen room inclusive of the discount, quote code; G.2872 – VSCCA.

Note: Breakfast is not included in the room rate, but just turn up to breakfast and you can pay direct/add to hotel bill.

Dinner in the Mercure Hotel restaurant - Drinks from 5.30pm, Dinner from 6pm (at cost to the participant, booking made by rally organisers)

11 August, Sunday morning
Breakfast at the Mercure and departure, make own way home…

Costs:           $50 entry fee per vehicle to cover costs.
Dinner, breakfast, accommodation at own cost.

Any questions, please just ask!

Alistair Palmer
Rally organiser and committee member
Vintage Sports Car Club of Australia

M: 0414 629 926
E: alistair.palmer@me.com

BRASS MONKEYS CAMPING WEEKEND

Lake Lyell (near Lithgow)
Arrive: Saturday, 20 July. Depart Sunday, 21 July 2024

Organiser:     
Phil Guilfoyle - 0431 503 763. email philguilfoyle@yahoo.com.au

Destination:  
Lake Lyell Recreation Park.

Meet:             
At Lake Lyell Recreation Park campground on Friday afternoon. We will have the billy boiling. Alternatively, you may wish to drive up together in groups that you organise yourselves.

The Plan:

There is no organised tour for this event. We drive to the interests and conditions on the day. At this stage, we are thinking of heading through O’Connell and having lunch at the pub at Rockley.

There are many alternative activities to suit members' interests (e.g. some might stay and fish, others might visit historic Lithgow). Although Brass Monkeys is informal, it is a VSCCA event and is on the Club calendar.

Lake Lyell Recreation Area includes a well-run campground with all facilities, offering activities like swimming (a bit cold), fishing (bass & trout allegedly) and access to the region (Lithgow, Tarana).

At this time of year, it will be very cold, but hopefully dry. This is the June long weekend.

The driving:

There is great vintage driving in every direction from the campground. It is 12km from Lithgow on Magpie Hollow Road. The roads around the area are beautiful and generally quiet. Some local roads are unsealed, but there are plenty of sealed alternatives.

Camping accommodation:

We have three adjacent un-powered sites at the Lake Lyell Recreation Park. These are sites #59 to #61 on the Lake Lyell site map. If you are interested, please contact Phil (not Lake Lyell) to reserve a place.

There are also powered sites, a cabin, and good facilities but no shop, so you will have to bring all your supplies.  Every site has a fire pit. Firewood can be purchased from the office but you bring your own if possible as we use a lot of wood. Dogs are welcome but must be controlled (owner’s responsibility). There is a boat ramp and trailer parking.

Camping cost: $60

The cost is your camping site fee ($50 for the 2 nights) and the VCCCA Club fee ($10) total of $60 - all payable to the VSCCA before the event.

• The VSCCA Club entry fee is a $10 flat fee to cover costs (payable to Club prior to the event).                                                                                                                                 

• The Lake Lyell Recreation Area campsite fee is $50 ($25 per night, payable to Club prior to the event).

• Other costs are paid by entrants at the campground. These include coin-operated showers and BBQ ($1 each) and firewood from the office ($25 per bag).

Payment:

• Payment by EFT into the VSCCA account prior to the event would be appreciated.

• Identify payment with “BM + your name”.

• EFT Details: Vintage Sports Car Club of Australia. BSB 082-443 Account 166670215. Alternatively, pay Phil at the campground.

Intention to Attend

Please send an "intention to attend" to event organiser; Phil Guilfoyle on 0431 503 763 or email philguilfoyle@yahoo.com.au

If your plans change, you can always pull out.

47th Historic Winton Races

Presented by the Austin 7 Club Inc in association with the HMRAV.

Tickets Now On Sale

25 and 26 May 2024

About 47th Historic Winton

Winton Motor Raceway, Huntley St, Winton, VIC 3673, Australia
(Near Benalla, Victoria)

Conducted by the Austin 7 Club Inc A0003290N with the assistance of the HMRAV

Historic Winton is Australia’s longest-running, all-historic motor race meeting is one of rural Victoria's most significant sporting events and draws participants and spectators nationwide.

This iconic ‘city meets country’ event will feature all the grandeur and pace of yesteryear at the spectacular rural location of Winton Motor Raceway.

Over 400 historic racing cars, motorbikes and sidecars from the 1920s to the 1980s battle it out for line honours as spectators revel in the races.  Spectators can also visit the competition paddock and see hundreds of much-loved historic vehicles driven to the event by clubs and individual spectators.

Accommodation

We'll let you into a not-so-well-kept secret.  There is B&B Accommodation available in Benalla that is not listed on the major sites.  To snap one up, please contact either Enjoy Benalla (Benalla Rural City Council) or Benalla tourist specialist Visit Benalla.

VSCCA Bathurst 12 Hour Race Camping Weekend

16-18 February 2024 (Friday through Sunday)

Venue: Mt Panorama Bathurst

Organiser:
Jeremy Morris -
Tel 9335.3040 or 0437.883.098

Cost: $250 per campsite.  The Club Catering Department will provide dinner for three superior dinners - Friday, Saturday and Sunday (for $35 per dinner per person).  Any surplus proceeds to the Club.  Lunch and breakfast are your individual responsibility, but a stove and utensils will be available. Members must purchase tickets to enter at bathurst12hour.com.au or at the gate. 

Register now! Don’t miss out!

Saturday Breakfast

It has become a tradition that on Saturday morning we undertake a drive of about 30 km in proper cars departing the campsite at 0730 sharp and finishing at the Hub Café in Rocket Street, Bathurst.  You will pay for what you order.  We need to book a table as it has become a popular venue with clubs and the works teams.  If you intend to attend this event, please advise immediately so we can make the necessary booking.

Payment:  Direct debt to VSCCA
BSB:  082-443
A/c:  1666.70215
Please mark payment “Bat.Surname”

Facilities: 8X8 metre campsite, toilet block and shower block.  One vehicle per campsite but unlimited campers, so bring your friends and family.  We have a covered communal eating area, with a table.

Conditions: as per website (www.bathurst12hour.com.au ), but no dogs, no glass, alcohol limit.

Items to bring: Tent or vintage Eccles caravan, sleeping gear and bedding, plate, cup, eating utensils, breakfast and luncheon, collapsible chair, and refreshments.  Pre-war cars are preferable (give us a call- we can try to sort out trailer storage if you want to tow your car up).

Parking: The organisers are hopeful of being able to provide LIMITED secure parking in Bathurst nearby for trailers and modern tow vehicles. So do not hesitate to bring your cyclecar or light car. Please contact the organisers early to make arrangements.

Don’t miss the fun!

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