Don’t miss the classic car event of the year

Etchells Australasian Winter Championship

Were you to write a book about the history of cars, it would be filled with some truly stunning examples of automotive genius. Since the days of the Model T Ford, cars have been the pride and joy of many, exemplifying a perfect mixture of engineering power and design beauty. If you have a classic car of your own that you'd love to show off, make sure you've booked holiday accommodation in Cairns for this June.

 

Australia Classic

The Australia Classic is an excellent way to compete against a wide group of like-minded car enthusiasts without risking your vehicle in a high-speed event. This rally is a precision race, and slow and steady really could be what helps you win.

Based on some of the famous European classic rallies, such as Austria's Silvretta Classic or Italy's Mille Miglia, competitors will travel from location to location along the superb roads of Tropical North Queensland, hoping to reach the finish within a specific time - not before, not after.


"This rally is a precision race, and slow and steady really could be what helps you win."


This change of pace means each classic car, be it from the 1970s or as far back as the 1920s, will be racing along public roads, adhering to all applicable road rules. The event is about enjoying the fun of driving, not about insane speeds and dangerous turns.
If you own a classic car from prior to 1986, you are eligible to enter the event's Classic class. However, replica, supercar and hot-rod owners can still enter in the Open class.

Make sure you bring a friend along, too. Every car requires a navigator to help aid you along each leg of the race, as you are not given a map, but a set of instructions. Pop a picnic in the boot, bring along some classic tunes and let down your soft roof (if you have a convertible). The Australia Classic is  classic road touring at its best.


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