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The Albany Weekender 2008
Classic Motor Event
"Albany - the birth of Round the Houses Motor Sports in Australia 1936"
Supporting our Sponsor
"Sponsored by Healthway to promote a smoke free WA"
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To Enter this Event: |
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Contact Vintage Car Club WA (inc) Ph 9244-1550 or Email.VSCCWA@bigpond.net.au for Entry forms for the
Mt Clarence Hill Climb – Satuday 31st May Entries close FRIDAY 23rd MAY
Albany Classic Sunday 1st June Entries close 26th APRIL 08 |
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The Albany Weekender 2008 Classic Motor Event |
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Historic & beautiful Albany Western Australia comes alive June "Foundation Day" long weekend (June 1st) when motor enthusiasts from around the world come to participate, or spectate with fellow tourists & locals at the "Oldest" and one of only 2 "Round the Houses - timed trials" in the centre business district. A must experience. See 180+ cars participate in 20 Events showcasing 28 cars per event . See it, breath it, enjoy it!
The annual Hill Climb on picturesque Mt Clarence Saturday 31st May 08 Come and visit "Amazing Albany" for this Classic Weekend.
“Amazing Albany” - The oldest settlement in Western Australia (1826) and The Birth of Round The Houses Motor Sports” (1936), this historic and picturesque City, 409km South of Perth with a Population in excess of 36,000, each year Re-Enacts the Regularity Timed Trial Event of ROUND THE HOUSES MOTOR RACING.
Albany and surrounding areas are heavily booked as VISITORS come from far and near to join with the LOCAL enthusiasts to enjoy this action packed celebration of this MOTOR SPORTS Spectacular, viewed to be the most important date and location on the sporting calendar. |
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| May 30th 2008 |
Friday |
Competitors arrive in Albany. |
| May 31st 2008 |
Saturday |
Annual Hill Climb timed trials on the Slopes of Mt Clarence. Well known as the Road to the historic ANZAC Desert Mounted Corps Memorial. |
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7.30pm |
Evening: The Albany Town Hall
“The City of Albany Band,” (Winners of the Queens Cup), in conjuction with the Albany Weekender Classic Motor Event, conducted by Colin France, brings a kaleidoscope of brass favorites.
Spectacular Arrangements for Brass
Tickets available from the TOWN HALL BOX OFFICE
Ph 08 9844-2222 |
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7.30pm |
Dance the night away with Perth band The Yeomen
Click here for more details. |
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Midnight |
Volunteers assemble at the Pits Area to Commence the City lock down. |
| 1st June 08 |
Sunday
9.30am – 4.30pm |
1.00am through to 9.00pm Sunday
when streets re-open.
“Round the Houses Events “ |
| 2nd June 08 |
Monday |
‘Foundation Day’ Long weekend | |
2008 Entry to the Sunday Event $6.00 fee & free program,
Note - Children accompanying an Adult Free
Pensioners $2.00 fee & free program,
2008 Posters available for sale at Entry | |
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Our Naming rights Sponsor is The Albany and Great Southern Weekender local newspaper. The Event is known as:-
THE ALBANY WEEKENDER 2008 CLASSIC MOTOR EVENT
This Event is brought to you by the “Albany Classic Motor Event Organising Committee”, and a group of 5 dedicated business men who are passionate about motor sports and the Event, and an Event Manager. On the weekend a dedicated group of Volunteers and Service industries support our valued SPONSORS.
The Albany Organising Committee for 2008 welcomes our new Chairman and thanks retiring Chairman Greg Marchesi for his dedication to this Event.
Contact Details
| Mr Phil Shephard |
Chairman |
A/h 08 9842 526
shephard64@westnet.com.au |
| Mr Kevin Organ |
Committee |
Mobile 0408 416 015 |
| Mr Ken Eade |
Committee |
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| Mr Ken Stone |
Committee |
Mobile 0428 416 688 |
| Mr Glen Badger |
Committee |
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| Rosanne Andrews-Baxter |
Event Manager/Committee |
661 Lower King Road Albany
Phone 08 9844 1912 (leave message)
rosanne@cinestar.com.au |
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The Vintage Sports Car Club Inc,
Post Office Box 1127
Gwelup 6018 WA (For all Entry information) |
Ph 08 9244-1550
Email: VSCCWA@bigpond.net.au
www.VSCCWA.com.au | . |
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Photo's courtesty C. Richardson, Cinestar, K Eades, TS Tung (Copyright). |
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