The famous Begonia Rally is set for a return to the Wombat Forest around Daylesford, following its launch by the Clerk of Course and local dignitaries. Supported by many local businesses, the rally is once again on the local calendar after a break of more four years.


The Rally will be conducted on August 15 and is the fourth Round of the Victorian Rally Championship. This year the ‘Begonia’ will incorporate Round 5 of the Victorian Clubs Rally Series. A combined entry of more than 70 cars is expected.


A strong contingent of rally fans are expected to soak up the action as the teams battle it out over 12 hours and a gruelling 180 kilometres of competitive driving split into approximately 10 special stages.
The winner of the rally will be determined by the total time taken on the competitive sections, which are closed for the duration of the Event with the approval of various controlling agencies such as the Department of Sustainability & Environment.


The Light Car Club is now actively seeking the support of local business – as sponsors of the closed road Special Stages, enabling the establishment of closely controlled spectator points in the forest.

Clerk of Course
The return of the Begonia Rally to the Central Highlands after a four year break will be made possible by the active participation of more than 100 volunteer officials who will act as control officials, spectator marshals and road closure officials.

The Event will be initially based at Victoria Park in Daylesford with a Start scheduled for 10.00 a.m.


“At the Start, spectators will be able to see the assembled cars and their crews before collecting spectator instructions and an event schedule.


“A hallmark of the event will be the safety program, which includes a comprehensive program of activity in the forest from very early in the day that will alert wildlife to the coming activity and enable them to move away from the vicinity of the roads, deeper into the forest,” commented Tim Collins.

http://winterrally.ballarat.net.au/blcc/

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Original 77' 260Z 2+2

Cool. I'll be there with bells on

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I'll try and make it!

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Rod

I ll be there competeing if a can find a nav in time

300m left hand, tightening...over crest.


I think i can do the job hahah.

**** that.

You didn't wanna come pizza tonight did you daniel?

u ve had plenty of wobat state forest practice lately

nah mate got to go to dandy i ll probally come next week u coming sandown this weekend i need some one to wave some flags

Seems to be a shortage of navs lately. I know of 2 drivers needing Navs. It's a great way to get into rallying without the big expense of running a car.

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Original 77' 260Z 2+2

Ballarat Light Car Club

is looking for 150 Officials for the Begonia Rally

Saturday 15th August 2009 Daylesford & Trentham

APPLY NOW!!!!

WE NEED YOU!!!!

Get your very own front row position in the bush

No experience needed

We have various roles that need filling asap
Major control, Passage control, Road closure,
Start Area, Spectator Point, Service Area.

Call or email us today!!!!

Contact: Peter Stapleton
PH 53381155 or 53392780
Email: dat1600@ncable.net.au

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http://www.oztion.com.au

Is this you Ross?
I may be able to lend a hand. What sort of stuff will i be required to do? If you dont reply i'll just talk to peter next time he comes into work. Cheers Chris.

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Hey Chris, can you email us please. Do you want to be a Marshall at one of the 4 Spectator Points on Saturday 15th August.
Let us know asap. Thanks, Gail

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http://www.oztion.com.au

Heres the link to the current VRC entry list so far. I'll post the VCRS list once it hits the egroup.




http://www.vicrallychampionship.com.au/ ... ceived.pdf

Here is the spectator guide link for Saturdays Begonia Rally. Weather looks like it is going to hold off, so it should be good for both spectating and driving.

http://winterrally.ballarat.net.au/blcc ... .Final.pdf

Here is the starting order for the VRC field.

http://www.vicrally.com.au/repository/f ... lished.pdf

Here is the starting order for the VCRS field.

http://www.vicrally.com.au/repository/f ... lished.pdf


Hope to see you there.

I'm starting to get jumpy again We are car 4 in the VCRS field, just 4 more sleeps.

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Original 77' 260Z 2+2

Good luck mate. Looks like i'll be doing a start control on Stage 7.

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Rod

You will have to introduce yourself when I'm checking in Rod as I wont know who you are. Just remember car 44.

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Original 77' 260Z 2+2