WELCOME :-
Welcome to our May newsletter updating you on the latest information for the 2008 New Zealand Silver Fern International Marathon Rally.
If you have any questions, about the newsletter or the rally please do not hesitate to contact us at :-
info@silverfernrally.co.nz
TRANS EUROPE RALLY CANCELLED :-
We were sorry to hear that the team at TWM have had to cancel their 2009 Trans Europe event due to lack of entries (18). This may now benefit our event as we were aware of several competitors who had opted for that event, and now may re-consider.
SPONSORSHIP :-
Congratulations to Rally NZ (and Aus) for picking up a major sponsor in Repco.
We are currently working hard on a couple of deals for sponsorship for the event. As previously mentioned we have now confirmed the Scenic Circle Hotels Accommodation, and Thrifty Vehicle Rental sponsors and are working on finalizing things with Christchurch City. More details soon on that.
We would welcome any contacts for additional sponsors.
CHRISTCHURCH CITY :-
We have all but finalized the deal with Christchurch City to stage the Rally Show and Start in the Square in the middle of Christchurch City, during the afternoon and evening of October 15th. It will be the place to be before the event, and we can promise a spectacular show of Classic Historic and 2wd Rally cars as they ready to leave on 8 days of Marathon rallying round the South Island.
2008 NATIONAL CLASSIC CHALLENGE ( Round 2 Rally Otago ) :-
The second round of the 2008 National Classic Challenge, and the Dunlop Classic Rally was held as part of Rally Otago on May 10 and 11th. www.otagorally.co.nz
Present at the event for the first time in NZ for many years were 2 Group B Audi Quattro's. pictured above is Andrew Hawkeswood's Sport Replica.
2008 RALLY OTAGO:-
while the overall event was won by Richard and Sara Mason in their BNT Subaru, it was the ex Ex works Subaru test driver Pasi Hagstrum who finally halted the run of wins in Escorts with his first using the Brent Rawstron Rossendale Wines Porsche 911. (which we believe was sold following the event to a prospective entrant in our event).
The Dunlop Classic yet again proved popular with spectators, with many of the spectator points seeing greater crowd than in past years.
Of course some of this was attributed to the appearance of Michelle Mouton and Fabrizia Pons, together in an Audi Quattro for the first time since the 1980's. The car, Malcolm Stewarts ex Mikkola A2, was driven on demonstration laps of the street stage. Mouton didn't fare so well in the classic event driving another Rossendale car the now left hook RS1800, and was hampered by a couple of punctures. Mouton was friendly and available at the pre event rally show, which also proved popular, and during the event.
Bert Murray's RX7 cleaned out the Classic Challenge, from Rob Wylie in the 240RS.
But it was the Richard Kelsey / Rob Scott RX7 that showed much promise, running 3rd until a huge rollover on the Ramrock stage, putting both into hospital. Spectators say the car clipped the edge of the road, appeared to lose a wheel and then rolled extensively ending up in a gully. Both Richard and Rob are on their way to recovery.
FROM THE RALLY MANAGER :-
Rally Manager Carl Rabbidge now has 95% of the route finalised and is ready to begin the council applications for road closures.
The Clerk of the course (Dave McCahon) and Chief Marshal (Jim Anderson) have been appointed, as has the events scrutineer Royce Watson. Their details are in the officials section of our website.
Carl is also finalising much of the safety procedures required for running and event of this size, including St Johns first aid, and stage to HQ Radio communications.
Many of the timing crews and marshals for the stages are organised, but we encourage anyone interested in being part of this adventure to contact Carl if you can help out.
carl@silverfernrally.co.nz
2008 RALLY ENTRIES :-
Check the website for an updated list of entries for the 2008 Silver Fern Rally. The list hasn't changed much recently but we have updated some of the profile information.
The Entry List can be viewed at http://www.silverfernrally.co.nz/rally08/entrants.php
SPEEDSPORT MAGAZINE
The organisers acknowledge the support of Grant McDonald and Speedsport Magazine. The 2008 Rally program will be part of the October issue of NZ's Speedsport magazine, and will also be available separately before and during the event.
RALLY TYRE SUPPLIERS :-
Palmside and Silverstone Tyres based in Christchurch have Rally tyre supplies and services available for the event.
We hope to be able to provide some of the other supplier's information soon.
2006 SILVER FERN RALLY DVD:-
The 2006 Rally DVD has been shown on TV around the world and includes extended footage of the version shown as the TV special's and has a running time of 70 minutes. plus a short teaser. All orders will also receive a copy of the 2006 Programme and a sticker.
New Zealand cost per item is $37.50 inclusive of GST, post and packaging.
Overseas orders cost is NZ$47.50 inclusive of packaging and handling - for credit card inquiries please ask.
Order now while stocks last dvd@silverfernrally.co.nz
ACCOMMODATION :-
Scenic Circle Hotels are the accommodation supplier for the 2008 event, renewing their association from 2006. Their package deals for the 2008 event including dinner, bed and breakfast at all overnight venues are available on the website in the 2008 Accommodation section.
They have two booking forms available one for the event, and another for before and after the event (which should interest out international entrants and supporters) The forms are available in a print and fax, or a direct electronic option.
RENTAL VEHICLES :-
The organisers welcome Thrifty Car Rental on board as our event rental vehicle sponsor. We are currently finalising the details of the deals that will be available for competitors and supporters. Thrifty Car Rental will be providing a direct link for booking with our event code to provide for the discounted deals.
This information will be release as soon as it becomes available.
CLASSIFIEDS:-
Keep an eye on the Classifieds section on the web-pages, as we have listed a number of Rally Cars for sale suitable for the 2008 Silver Fern Event.
Also listed are cars for lease from several suppliers.
Check them out –
http://www.silverfernrally.co.nz/marathon/classifieds.php
WEBSITE:-
The website continues to be updated with the latest information, entries and photos.
The most recent updates include the newsletters and the media release announcing Thrifty Car Rentals.
Check it out at www.silverfernrally.co.nz
NZ RALLYING HOLIDAYS:-
We are currently working with a couple of other event organisers presently, with rallies close to ours to see what can be done to help international competitors between events, and take full advantages of a Rallying Holiday in New Zealand.
We will have more details in next month Newsletter which will be out about Jun 16th.
Remember the Taupo Classic & 2wd Rally would be a good test event and is about a month before the Silver Fern, & the tarmac event Targa is right afterwards……...
WANTED – WANTED :-
Thanks to those who responded, I am still looking for some early NZ Rally videos to buy or borrow, 1970's to mid 1980's for my personal collection. Also always looking for anything related to the early days of rallying in NZ,
paul@silverfernrally.co.nz
or phone Paul on 0274 852234
RALLY WHANGAREI :-
The next event on the National scene is the Asia Pacific round the International Rally Whangarei on June 7-8. I see a couple of prospective Silver Fern names on the entry list, Bruce Henty, Escort, and John Tee in an RS2000.
Remember everything to do with our rally is available at www.silverfernrally.co.nz
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