Timetable
Event Timetable:
Saturday August 25, 8:30am until midday - Drive/ride
from Buninyong to Ballarat city:
Event Launch for local enthusiasts: - Anyone
with a car, motorcycle or commercial built prior to 1990 will have
an opportunity to meet over coffee at Buninyong. At 10am those
involved will make their way in their historic vehicles to the
Ballarat city centre.
Participants must conform to the road traffic laws and vehicles
must be either fully road registered or be part of the VicRoads
2012 Club Permit Scheme. Further instructions will be available at
Buninyong on the day including an opportunity to ask any related
questions.
Wednesday August 29, 1pm to 7pm: Day 2
of the Motor Show and Model Expo at the Mining
Exchange.
The day will include a Mayoral welcome and media function at
1pm, involving those dignitaries; sponsors; officials; and
competitors involved in the 2012 festival.
Some 20 rare historic racing cars, sports cars, exotic cars and
motorcycles; and a significant collection of some 500 rare vintage
model aeroplane engines, tether cars and die-cast models will be on
display to the general public from Thursday to Saturday at the
Mining Exchange.
The $5 cost of entry will also include a raffle
ticket for a replica model "Tether Car". (Tether cars are model
aeroplane engined miniature racing cars that were popular in the
1930 - 50's, with many of the originals capable of speeds in excess
of 100mph.)
The raffle will be drawn at the Motor Show at 6pm on
Friday evening August 31.
Thursday August 30, 1pm to 7pm: Day 3
of the Motor Show and Model Expo at the Mining
Exchange.
Thursday August 30, 1pm to 7pm: In
conjunction with the Motor Show, a novel Community Health activity
at the Mining Exchange. Having entered the Motor Show,
participation will be free.
Friday August 31, 1pm to 7pm: Day 4 of
the Motor Show and Model Expo at the Mining Exchange:
5:00pm - Public vote to determine the most popular Car and
Motorcycle of the show.
6:00pm Model Tether Car draw - The winner must be in attendance
when the raffle is drawn. If not, another ticket will be drawn
until the recipient in attendance is identified.
Friday Evening August 31, 7 to 9pm:
The Ballarat Foundations "Cocktails with Wheels
Function" will take place at the Art Gallery next door to
the Mining Exchange. Attendees will enjoy photo opportunities and
guided tours of the Motor
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Saturday September 1, 10am - 5pm: A
Show and Shine will take place within the airfield tarmac
area involving the judging and identification of the best vehicles
in several classes including Pre WWII racing cars; sports cars;
motorcycles; Post WWII racing cars; sports cars; touring cars,
motorcycles and commercial vehicles with individual trophies being
awarded to each of the Class Winners and the overall Outright
winning car, motorcycle and commercial. Enthusiasts with pre 1990
vehicles are eligible to enter.
Spectators welcome and signage will be in place for
Parking.
Saturday September 1, 1pm to
7pm: Day 5 and the final day of the Motor Show and
Model Expo at the Mining Exchange.
Saturday Evening September 1, 8pm - 11pm:
A Formal Reunion Dinner with a focus on those
involved in the Ballarat airfield based events of the 1946 - 61
period, including Guest Speakers.
Sunday September 2, 10am - 5pm: Multi
car on track motor sport on the old airstrip based circuit
including standing start 400 Meter timed sprints in the morning and
a series of 3 Kilometer events on the majority of the old 1940 -
60's runway circuit involving approved historic racing and sports
cars.
Spectators welcome and signage will be in place for
Parking.
The Photos used in this website include those taken at the
Easter 2011 Ballarat Festival of Motoring, with acknowledgments
to:
The COURIER;
John Hartigan;
Gary Hill (Elgee Words & Pictures);
Ian Wilson Photography;
Alex Lance (Bonhams);
Bruno Deldin (Ballarat Foto Specialists)