RCCA Events Calendar
Summery of Club events - for full details please see Club Magazines, Viking Torque and Small Torque. All Events are Club Permit Authorised by RCCA, except those marked ***-***. These Events may still be Club Permit Authorised by the Organising Club, please confirm with the Organising entity.
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| January | ||
| Sunday | 20 | RACV Great Australian Rally - Melbourne to Mornington |
| Organised by The All British Classics Car
Club. All proceeds go to Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
Information via
www.greataustralianrally.com.au or contact RCCA. As in previous
years the RCCA will have an area marked (20 places only). Cars departing
from Stud Park Rowville.
As 2013 is the 50th anniversary of the P6 model, the club has secured 12 spaces in the ‘display area’ for any P6 model to be displayed. Cars which are in the ‘ display area’ will have to be in position at Mornington Racecourse by 9.00am and they will not be able to enter in the run from any of the meeting points. |
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| Saturday | 26 | RACV Australia Day Display |
| Travel through Australian’ motoring history on Australia Day. Cars will be displayed in the Kings Domain. | ||
| Februrary | ||
| Friday | 8 | Traditional Year Opening BBQ Followed by Monthly Meeting |
| Club Rooms. Starting time: 7pm. Table, chairs and the club BBQ will be available. Bring your own food, crockery and cutlery. At 8pm the Monthly meeting will commence. | ||
| Sunday | 10 | Visit Blue Lotus Waterlily Farm |
| Combined event with the Triumph Car Club to visit the Blue Lotus Waterlily Farm, 2628 Warburton H’way, Yarra Junction. Phone 5967 2061. Meeting point: Meet at Chirnside Park Shopping Centre. Meeting time 10.30 am for a 10.45 am departure. At the Blue Lotus Waterlily Farm members will view 2 lakes, one with 10 islands, 3 smaller dams, a 14 acre display of exotic lotus and water lilies. To find out more go to: http://www.bluelotusfarm.com.au | ||
| Sunday | 10 | ***Picnic at Hanging Rock*** |
| Only pre 1987 (25 years and older) will be permitted to be on display. Vehicles pre 1987 will enter the event via the main gate whilst vehicles 1987 and later will enter via the general parking gates. Cost $20.00 per vehicle | ||
| Sunday | 24 | P6BS Display Wilson Botanic Park |
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To celebrate 50 years of the model P6BS David Wilson invites all Rover members with a P6BS to be part of a display at the Wilson Botanic Park from 10.00 until 12.00. Address: Wilson Botanic Park, 668 Princes Highway, Berwick. Melways Ref 111B7. Meeting point: Car Park. All other Rover models are very welcome. The Wilson Botanic Park was a quarry until the late 1970’s and it is now renowned for its scenic walking tracks, lakeside picnic lawn and botanical gardens. Lunch will be at the Berwick Inn at midday. Numbers are required by the February monthly meeting to secure parking space and tables for lunch.
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| March | ||
| Friday | 8 | Monthly Meeting |
| Club Rooms. Starting time: 8pm. Guest
Speaker
Mr Antonio Massari from Waxit Car Care will be presenting to members:
Simplifying Detailing & Paint Correction. . |
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| 16-22 | RACV-All British Car Club Fly The Flag Heritage Tour | |
| Veteran, Vintage and Classic vehicles Pre
1982 are eligible to enter, Shepparton, Wagga Wagga Wodonga, Mansfield,
finishing at the Yarra Valley racecourse in Yarra Glen. http://www.abccc.com.au/FTF/ |
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| Sunday | 24 | Maribyrnong River Cruise |
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Length of tour 2 hours. Meeting point: Ferry Terminal, bottom of Saltriver Place, Footscray. Melways Ref 42 E5.. Meeting time 12.45pm. Departure 1pm – return 3pm. Cost $14.00 per person. This cruise has been chartered for the sole use of the car club, max numbers 30. Parking could be an issue so please allow time to ensure you arrive at the meeting point at 12.45. For bookings see Events Secretary. |
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| April | ||
| Saturday/Sunday | 6/7 | 2013 Great Macedon Tour |
| The Tour is open to all makes and models
of car or motorcycle, from family sedans to exotic sports cars, 25 years old
or more. Unlike most car rallies, concours de elegance or club events, the
Grand Tour is designed for the whole family to enjoy. Comprehensive route
notes and maps make navigating the 250 kilometre Tour a simple and enjoyable
experience.
The event is limited to the first 100 cars so get in quick. If members are interested in this event go to the following web site: http://www.macedonrangesgrandtour.com.au/
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| Sunday | 7 | RACV AOMC American Motoring Show |
| Flemington Racecourse Members Car Park see web page: http://www.aomc.asn.au/USAshow13.htm | ||
| Friday | 12 | Monthly Meeting |
| Club Rooms. Starting time: 8pm. Guest Speaker Roy Francis will be presenting a power point on ‘What every man should know – Prostrate awareness’. | ||
| Sunday | 14 | An informal discussion workshop for 75 owners |
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Members are encouraged to relate their “75” experiences, good and bad, with a view to exchanging Ideas, solutions and other information related to this model. Lunch: sausage sizzle. Time: 10.00 am. Further information and an indication of numbers please contact 97631965. |
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| Sunday | 21 | AOMC RACV Classic Showcase and RCCA Display Day |
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Formerly the British And European Motoring Show. Flemington Racecourse Members Car Park. Display cars from 9.00 am to 11.00 am. Entry from Epsom Rd. Admission – display cars $13.00 pre booked or $15.00 on the day (passengers included). The RCCA have their own site and can accommodate up to 40 cars. If you would like to join the RCCA display please ensure you arrive early as we cannot guarantee a parking position See AOMC Web page for
more:
http://www.aomc.asn.au/B&Eshow13.htm |
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| Sunday | 28 | ***Sunday 28th April Classic Car Display and Autumn Family Fun Day*** |
| 6th annual event - Cruden Farm. (Home of the late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE), Display cars entry between 9.30 and 10.30am. Address: Cranbourne-Frankston Rd, Langwarrin. Display cars entry from McClelland Drive Mel Ref 103D6. Public entry from Cranhaven Rd. . Classic car display, entry $15.00 per car includes 2 people, children U16 free. General Public Admission $25.00 per person. Contact email graeme.redman@pur.com for more info. | ||
| May | ||
| Weekend | 4-5 | ***Drive back in Time Beechworth*** |
| Organised by The Old Cranks Car Club, All car entries must be 25 years or older. Further details contact 0427 282285, Email: beechwortholdcranksclub@gmail.com. | ||
| Friday | 10 | Monthly Meeting |
| Club Rooms. Starting time: 8pm. Club Member Bruce Sanderson, will be presenting his views on the "new" Rover 75. | ||
| Sunday | 19 | National Motoring Heritage Day |
| RACV & AOMC present the Cavalcade to
Seymour Australia’s Motoring Heritage. Address: Kings Park, (Showgrounds)
Seymour. No specific departure points this year. Further details to follow
in the May Small Torque regarding assemble location and departure time.
Entry to the site is by gold coin donation, catering available from local
community groups, farmers market and lots more. "A discounted entry to the
Seymour Railway Heritage Centre, usually $10.00 only $5 for Cavalcade
participants".
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| Sunday | 19 | PVCC Picnic At Ross Tasmania |
| Organised by Post Vintage Car Club of
Tasmania, another Event for the Tasmanian RCCA members and local Rover fans.
Last year there were more than 600 vehicles on display, probably the largest
turnout of Vintage and Classic cars in Tasmania. This Event is the annual
Display Day for RCCA in Tasmania. The Group usually meets outside Ross and
drive in together to ensure parking in the display area as a group. Email
the Webmaster if planning to attend.
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| Weekend | 25-26 | ***Historic Winton*** |
| 37th Historic Winton. Featuring over 400
Historic Racing Cars and Motorbikes from 1920’ to 1980’s. Raceway entry fees
– Saturday $20.00, Sunday $30.00. Sunday – free entry for vehicles 50 years
and older. Public enquiries, phone 0413702558
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| June | ||
| Weekend | 8-10 | June Queens Birthday Weekend Away – "Steam Rally Echuca". |
| RCCA have tentatively booked accommodation at Murray River Resort, Moama. If members are interested please contact Events Secretary. If members are unable to participate in the entire weekend, feel free to come just for the day. Will include Visit the Holden Motor Museum, Steam Rally - Rovers on display – Historic –1950’s & Pre - 1962, Tour of the Port of Echuca, Echuca & District Historic Car & Motor Cycle Club followed by a run around the region, and lots more. More details in Small Torque. | ||
| Friday | 14 | Monthly Meeting |
| Mr Andrew Crammond of Crammond’s Car Clinic is a vehicle inspector validator and will talk about approving repairs to insurance write offs and lots more | ||
| July | ||
| Friday | 14 | Monthly Meeting |
| Details to follow | ||
| August | ||
| Friday | 14 | Monthly Meeting |
| Details to follow | ||
| September | ||
| Friday | 14 | Monthly Meeting |
| Details to follow | ||
| October | ||
| Friday | 14 | Monthly Meeting |
| Details to follow | ||
| November | ||
| Friday | 14 | Monthly Meeting |
| Details to follow | ||
| 2014 | ||
| September | 12 to 15 | National Rove Forbes NSW |
| A date for your Diary: Rover Owners Club of NSW National Rove 2014 from Friday 12th to Sunday 15th September 2012 in the country town of Forbes. If interested please download the Expression of Interest Form or see http://www.roverownersclub.com.au/ | ||
Last Edited: 25 March 2013