An Update.........
GREAT NORTH RALLY UPDATE: CONFIRMING MORE GOOD NEWS
I have been to MRT today, and discussed THE GREAT NORTH RALLY" with Brett Middleton.
As a result and due to the fact that our Club is running this for Riding for the Disabled, and inviting other participants, he has opened up the "till" and given me $750 worth of prizes !!! WOW !! which will be raffled on the day.
I then called on Nick and Mary at NRG who had already spoken to Darryl. Again Nick was very impressed that our Club is running this for Charity and inviting other participants. As a result he also has opened up his heart and the "til" and given me a great heap of stuff to bring back which will also be raffled on the day.
I hope we, as members of this club support these business throughout the year in recognition of what they do.
Bruce Gibbs-Organiser-Great North Rally
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G O O D N E W S: More good news about The Great North Rally!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have spoken personally yesterday to Ian Mason, manager of Central Coast Motor Group about our up and coming event on Sunday May 30th, which is being run as a charity event for Riding for the Disabled...[He] offered us a $250 voucher to be spent at their business This will be raffled on the day.
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THERE IS ONLY 2 WEEKS TO GO TO "THE GREAT NORTH RALLY" WHICH IS BEING ORGANISED THIS YEAR IN AID OF A VERY WORTHY CAUSE.....TO RAISE FUNDS FOR RIDING FOR THE DISABLED. ENTRY IS ONLY $10 PER CAR.
I AM SURE ALL OF US IN THE IMPREZA WRX CLUB WILL BE KEEN TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THIS WORTHWHILE CAUSE, AND HAVE SOME FUN IN YOUR PRIDE AND JOY ON THE DAY. Note: This special event has been sanctioned by your committee
THIS EVENT IS BEING ORGANISED TO THE SAME STANDARDS AS YOU ALL EXPERIENCED 2 YEARS AGO WHEN I FIRST PUT ON THE GREAT NORTH RALLY TO WIDE ACCLAIM. SO START WASHING AND POLISHING YOUR CAR IN PREPARATION.
ALL INTERSECTIONS OF THE ROUTE WILL BE" DIRECTION SIGNED "AND MARKED WITH BLUE AND YELLOW BALLOONS!!!
A representative from Riding for the Disabled will be at Tuggerah McDonalds start point to give a brief welcome and thanks.
This cruise takes us on parts of The Great North Road, the first road that was built north from Sydney, and links onto the Putty road which was built by the Australian Army during the 2nd World War as an alternate route north. We go through Yarramalong, Bumble Hill, Mangrove Mountain, Bucketty, Laguna to Historic Wollombi where we will park on the grassed area at the rear of the Wollombi Hotel for lunch. THE FOOD IS EXCELLENT AND CHEAP. After lunch the route passes thru Paynes Crossing, Broke, Fordwich, Milbrodale to the Putty Rd south. All is on sealed roads, lots of hairpin bends, steep climbs and roads perfectly built for Subaru's.
A raffle will be held on the day with some juicy prizes donated by various businesses, so please queue up for your tickets.
PLEASE BE READY WITH YOUR $10 DONATION ENTRY TO DEPART THORNLEIGH MCDONALDS AT 9AM SHARP ON THE DAY
ON ARRIVAL AT TUGGERAH,PLEASE FILL YOUR FUEL TANKS AT EITHER CALTEX BEHIND WESTFIELD, OR BP JUST AROUND THE CORNER FROM McDONALDS.AS THERE ARE NO REFUEL OPPORTUNITIES ON THE CRUISE. THE CRUISE WILL NOT START AGAIN AT TUGGERAH UNTIL ALL CARS HAVE REFUELED AND ARE READY TO START ON THE 2ND LEG.
OTHERS WILL JOIN AT TUGGERAH, WHERE RAFFLE TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE, AND DISCOUNT BREAKFAST VOUCHERS FOR McDONALDS DISTRIBUTED.
THERE WILL BE ANNOUNCEMENTS AT THE REAR OF TUGGERAH MCDONALDS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FOR WOLLOMBI
WE WILL DEPART MCDONALDS TUGGERAH AT APPROX 10.30 -10,45 A.M.
THE ROADS ON THIS ROUTE WERE BUILT IN THE DAYS WHEN ENGINEERS WERE PAID A BONUS FOR EVERY BEND AND CURVE THEY PUT IN THE ROAD!!!!!! SO BE PREPARED TO ENJOY THE DRIVE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS EVENT, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE ORGANISER.
THIS EVENT IS GUARANTEED TO THRILL YOU.
BRUCE GIBBS
Regards,
Darryl Hodgson