To be based at the The Edgar Centre in Portsmouth Drive, Dunedin
On line entries have now closed – Late entries may be possible – call Nicola Wilkinson on 021 180 3225
Click here to download a printable version of the programme and entry form.
RALLY INFORMATION
1 RALLY REGULATIONS
• The rally is open to all veteran Motor vehicles, manufactured up to and including 31 December 1918 including cars, motorcycles and commercials.
• Entrants must be current members of VCC NZ
• All vehicles must display current WOF, Registration and for the National Veteran Rally – display a Vehicle Identity Certificate OR Statement of Authenticity.
• A high and courteous standard of driving is expected. Any behaviour which could bring VCC NZ into disrepute may result in disqualification.
• Entries close Friday 15th December 2023.
2 RALLY PACKAGE
The 2024 National Veteran Rally is being run in conjunction with the 70th anniversary Dunedin to Brighton Veteran Rally; an iconic Dunedin Festival event started in 1953. One entry fee covers both events. Add the informal BBQ run on the last day and we offer 3 easy days of veteran motoring in picturesque surroundings.
Separately organised, the Prince Henry tour will leave Dunedin on Monday 29th January for several days motoring in South Otago. Contact details for the Prince Henry tour information is noted in section 7 below.
3 RALLY HQ
The Rally HQ will be the Edgar Sports Centre in Portsmouth Drive Dunedin. There is plenty of on-site car parking and a modern function centre with excellent harbour views.
It is approximately 3 km from the Dunedin CBD and with a range of accommodation options on Otago Peninsula, in St Kilda and St Clair and around the CBD
4 RALLY PROGRAMME
Thursday 25th January – Registration at the Edgar Centre from 5.30pm. The evening will include our welcome, briefing, noggin and natter and complimentary light refreshments.
Friday 26th January – National Veteran Rally starting at Sunnyvale Sports Centre carpark 9 km from the Edgar centre and with the route focussed on the Taieri Plains. Lunch and field tests will be at the Outram Domain. A casual afternoon run returning to Dunedin visiting some places of interest enroute is being arranged.
Friday 26th – Dinner at the Edgar Centre
Saturday 27th January – Brighton Run starting in Dunedin’s Octagon (CBD) with an 18km run over an undulating coastal route to Brighton beach. An optional extension of 17km (34km return) from Brighton to Taieri Mouth is offered for faster vehicles. Lunch and field tests will be at the Brighton Domain.
Saturday 27th January – Prize Giving Dinner at the Edgar Centre.
Sunday 28th January – An informal run to the home of Margaret and Travis Michelle on the Taieri Plain 20km from the Edgar Centre for a BBQ picnic lunch. Veteran vehicles encouraged but optional.
5 NATIONAL RALLY AWARDS
Overall winner – Ian McLean Trophy
Concours – Conlon Trophy
National Veteran Rally Achievement Award.
People’s choice – William N McLean Trophy
Field test prize
Early bird entry prize.
6 BRIGHTON RALLY AWARDS
Overall winner
Field tests
Concourse
Class awards.
7 CONTACTS
National Veteran Rally and Dunedin – Brighton Veteran Rally:
Rally Director: Nicola Wilkinson ph. 021 180 3225
Rally Secretary: Trevor Kemptonph. 027 221 5207Rally email: natvet2024@gmail.com
Prince Henry Tour – contact for separate registration form
Nevin Gough – Tour Organiser Ph 0211 1503 12Email: easttaieri@yahoo.com
8 HOW TO ENTER
On line entries have now closed – Late entries may be possible – call Nicola Wilkinson on 021 180 3225
9 HOW TO PAY
Please pay by electronic transfer, our account is 03 0903 0390 951 000
Particulars: Entrant Name
Code: Nat Vet
Reference: Vehicle Reg
10 CANCELLATION
Cancellation after 15 December will incur a $50.00 cancellation fee.
Refunds for cancellations after 13 January will be at the discretion of the Rally Director.
REGISTRATION FORM
Registrations close 15 December 2023
We prefer that you complete your registration online here.
Emailed entries are acceptable at natvet2024@gmail.com
CANCELLATION
Cancellation after 15 December will incur a $50.00 cancellation fee.
Refunds for cancellations after 13 January will be at the discretion of the Rally Director.
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