Tassie Update [Archive] - Excel Rally Series Forum

luke_how

05-05-2008, 10:24 PM

Hey guys, just thought I would give you a brief update on what is happening in Tassie.

We havn't had the following that we would of liked to have had with the Excel series, it's only myself building/running one. But that dosn't stop me from still trying to get people into it. I ran the last khanacross in the excel as a shakedown for the next Tasmanian Rally Series event. The car seems all good. The car is getting some big Excel rally stickers put on the side of it next week (very similar to David White's car) .

Tafe Launceston has shown interest in the series and is keen to start running in the series with the potential start up of a Motorsport course similar to Kangman Tafe.

I hope to get a couple of the other state excel competitors down for an holiday (cough) i mean event lol:). Maybe then I could promote it as a series as I would have more than 1 car entering events.

Anyway that is what is happening Ill post some pictures up shortly.

ernysp76

06-05-2008, 09:33 AM

Luke any chance of posting the Tassie Callender of Events, would have liked to have done the Styx but didn't know about it until it was to late. Have just made contact with Toll Shipping and working out how we can do the Hellyer Gorge Rally, might need some help with service as we will only come over with car and spares nothing else, Toll will take the car and two people.

luke_how

06-05-2008, 11:33 AM

Yea very keen to see you come over. I'll be competing at the Hellyer and other Tassie events so John or any other Excel competitor wishing to come over dosn't need to worry about OE spares or service crew:). I have plenty of OE parts.

14th June - NWCC - Hellyer Multi-club Rally - TRS3 - Location: North West

26th June - 500CCT - Multi-club Huon Rally - TRS4 - Location: South

13th September - MSCT - Multi-club Auspine Rally - TRS5 - Location: North East

I'm keen to help with anything else that's needed.
Luke

watty

06-05-2008, 11:58 AM

Yea very keen to see you come over. I'll be competing at the Hellyer and other Tassie events so John or any other Excel wishing to come over dosn't need to worry about OE spares or service crew:). I have plenty of OE parts.

14th June - NWCC - Hellyer Multi-club Rally - TRS3 - Location: North West

26th June - 500CCT - Multi-club Huon Rally - TRS4 - Location: South

13th September - MSCT - Multi-club Auspine Rally - TRS5 - Location: North East

I'm keen to help with anything else that's needed.
Luke

Hmmmmm... Have been looking into a holiday to Tas for a while....

ernysp76

06-05-2008, 02:33 PM

Just did the sums for Tassie:Spirit of Tassie O/N sail $73 per person deck cargoCar $72 one way X 2 = $290.Jet Star from Tulla to Launi $79.Jet Star from Luani to Tulla $69.Rally fee about $250.00Total: $688$438 car and crew return to Tassie + rally $250. Estimate for Bega fuel for towing car $200 + $450 - $500 entry for Bega. That means overall cost about the same for Vics worth considering to give our Tassie Excellian a hand.

watty

06-05-2008, 08:40 PM

I think this could be on the cards john. I wonder if we get a group discount of SOT?!:naughty:

Col Vic

07-05-2008, 08:15 AM

Lets have a discussion about this and other things at Bairnsdale.

Couple of things to remember - The cheap fares on the spirit of Tas are for chairs only, not the most comfortable sleep, a cabin costs more. Toll Shipping can deliver a car to Burnie on a direct drive on drive off boat from Melbourne, but no passengers (can't remember the cost).

The Rally is in Burnie, so fly to Wynyard on Qantas or Rex, it will cost more than Jetstar to Launceston but is only a few Km from Burnie, rather than 150km from Launceston. There are only limited flights to Wynyard.

The roads there are great, if only there was a bitumen stage through Hellyer Gorge !!

Col

ernysp76

07-05-2008, 09:04 AM

Good idea Col, Toll is very dear at the moment over 400 one way but it does include 2 passengers.

luke_how

07-05-2008, 11:27 AM

I could inquire at Searoad they also do trips to Devenport, from Melbourne.

DaveTrees

07-05-2008, 06:23 PM

The cheap fares on the spirit of Tas are for chairs only, not the most comfortable sleep

A few beers in the bar would fix that :naughty:

... or just send a service bunny over with the car, while the crew fly in the morning of the event like works drivers :rofl:

watty

07-05-2008, 10:05 PM

A few beers in the bar would fix that :naughty:

.....Amen!

HMCA

08-05-2008, 07:50 AM

Wots the story with servicing at this event. Is it central service or leyland bros?

If central then we can consolidate our service equipment and service crews which would reduce the costs.

Col

Is there much of an issue with making it a round of the Vic Excel series and I guess moving on from there would ROM be a included round also?

ernysp76

08-05-2008, 05:17 PM

Can't believe this just a had call from a former employer wants to pay me to take a group of Adults with mental illness (not ralliest) to Tassie for 4 days prior to the rally Tuesday to Friday night!!! They also wanted to know if I knew anyone with counselling experience that may also be available? My Nav is a cousellor, yahoo free trip to tassie and I get paid for the week. Now I just need to find out if anyone is avaialbe to accompany my car on the boat to and from? As I will have to go by plane.

watty

08-05-2008, 11:36 PM

Now I just need to find out if anyone is avaialbe to accompany my car on the boat to and from?

Wil have a chat to you about it on saturday.... Should be able to work something out.

luke_how

09-05-2008, 07:07 AM

great news John.:clap: I would be more than happy to pick the car up of the boat if needed be.
Mick the service is central. I'll get into contact with Col and yourself shortly.
Can't wait only 37 days to the rally. For more info on the rally: http://www.nwcctas.net/

luke_how

10-05-2008, 08:35 PM

entry form
http://nwcctas.net/docs/hellyerentry.pdf

regs
http://nwcctas.net/docs/hellyerregs.pdf

watty

11-05-2008, 07:17 PM

Well it is pretty safe to say i'm in. After coming out of EGS with no damage I am hanging for the next event!!

luke_how

12-05-2008, 02:22 PM

Great!:clap:
There should be 3 of us then. Have you got a plan for someone to drop off and pick up your car John?

ernysp76

12-05-2008, 02:25 PM

Looks like Watty may be able to help.

ernysp76

13-05-2008, 12:37 PM

OK here we go I've checked out the information in relation to the rego required to run in Tassie. Cars with full Vic Rego no problems however those on unregistered vehicle permits will be required to obtain a temporty Tassie Permit for the event.You'll need to fill out the form attached to get the permit, it is good for 28 days so if you need to have extra work done to the car it will be OK for the period of the permit while in Tassie.http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/registration_forms

watty

13-05-2008, 11:35 PM

I am in the clear... It's a great thing having full rego!

luke_how

14-05-2008, 10:47 AM

Yea it makes things easier! Everyone down here is keen to see you come over.:rofl:. Apparently there is some other Victorian rally tragics coming over aswell.
Should be good.

watty

14-05-2008, 11:19 AM

Was just speaking to my nav and we definately have the ball rolling.

Just a question, what date is it? The calender says one thibng but this thread says another. Just need to confirm!

luke_how

14-05-2008, 11:37 AM

It is deffinetly the 14th of June. What calender are you using?

watty

14-05-2008, 11:39 AM

The calender on this site is wrong as it turns out. Still all good!!

Luke, can you pm me your number, got a few questions for you...

ernysp76

14-05-2008, 12:44 PM

OK all clear for the work job in Tassie, Luke I am going to organsie with Watty directly about getting my car on the boat etc. Got the entry forms filled out am currently organising full RP for car again (dearer but easier). Bronni will nav, and we will take car (hopefully) and boat back Sunday night so won't be as bigger rush on Saturday night, will be rush Monday morning through need to be at work by 10am!!!

watty

15-05-2008, 09:29 AM

Mooa42

15-05-2008, 11:25 AM

Sadly I have run into a dilemma.

As we are unable to take the friday night boat due to time restraints I am unable to make it. Working night shift means I would have to take the thursday off also. Spoke to the guys at work last night and they weren't keen on the idea. So at this stage I am out for this event!

Why aren't all employers unserstanding of motorsport!!:splat:

Aaron if someone could take your car on the boat would this allow you to fly over and not need time off work?

We are procrastinating over whether we will go or not. If we do decide to go we can probably take your car if this helps.

I know JohnE was looking for someone to do the same but I'm sure we can work it all out somehow.

Tony

watty

15-05-2008, 11:41 AM

I have taken it into acount, but once i start flying to places is when it starts getting expensive...

Although, my housemate works for Virginblue (cheap flights) so I may just be able to do this....

Now I just need to get my thinking cap on and work out a plan.

luke_how

15-05-2008, 03:32 PM

Mooa42

15-05-2008, 05:27 PM

Hey Tony, good excuse to come down..
Yea this seems like an alright plan, Get your navigator to drive it on Thursday. Ill pick you up from Launceston airport on Friday(reasonably cheap flights). We just need someone to drive John's car on the boat?

There has got to be someway around this...

My thought was, I can drive my car and nav can drive Aarons and surely they will let two of us look after Johns car on the boat. Then we just need someone at the other end to pick up Johns or drive it to where we need to go?

:)All good, provided they let two of us on the boat with three cars.

ernysp76

15-05-2008, 07:31 PM

Hey Tony, good excuse to come down..
Yea this seems like an alright plan, Get your navigator to drive it on Thursday. Ill pick you up from Launceston airport on Friday(reasonably cheap flights). We just need someone to drive John's car on the boat?

There has got to be someway around this...

Might need to pick Bronni up as well as she will also be flying on Friday. Just put a post in Vic Forum to see if anyone else might be able to help.

ernysp76

18-05-2008, 10:04 AM

Bronni to take car over on Thursday night, Luke to pick me up from Launceston airport, and drop me off at Davenport. We will then travel together to Hellyer (not sure where we are staying yet). After rally high tail it back to boat in time for 8 pm sailing Saturday night.

Now if anyone is going on boat as well could you please contact me in relation to the Thursday night sailing as Bronni can't reach the pedals in my car!!!

Mooa42

18-05-2008, 10:06 PM

Sorry all we won't be able to make it, Nikk has an exam on the Friday afternoon and it's all going to be to hard. We are still interested to go down to Tassie at some stage so maybe we can go down later in the year and get a couple of Excels at a couple of Luke's events.

ernysp76

19-05-2008, 03:02 PM

Who else is going to Tassie appart from Bronni and Myself?

RosscoP

19-05-2008, 10:17 PM

yeah im really keen to go but tight for money how much are you sending you and your car over for im trying to add it all up. thanks ross allan

ernysp76

19-05-2008, 10:41 PM

Car $72 one way me $73 one way. Four tanks of petrol there and back!!! You know you want to.

luke_how

20-05-2008, 04:37 PM

Nearly Ready...:) Car is looking great.:clap:
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http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08212/excel_rally_004794.jpg.xs.jpg (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs127&d=08212&f=excel_rally_004794.jpg)

Latho

20-05-2008, 04:44 PM

Lookin' good mate!

watty

20-05-2008, 05:05 PM

Car looks great Luke!

Damo666

20-05-2008, 06:51 PM

Fantastic job Luke!
Very interested in how the suspension goes too, please report back after.

RosscoP

20-05-2008, 10:42 PM

yes just doing the little stuff and its looking like im coming over to tassie iv been talking to people in tassie and every thinks good to go over there

ernysp76

20-05-2008, 10:49 PM

yes just doing the little stuff and its looking like im coming over to tassie iv been talking to people in tassie and every thinks good to go over there

Any chance of one of someone taking my car over?

luke_how

21-05-2008, 08:42 AM

Yea thanks guys, it definetly attracts alot of attention, i get alot of people staring:(. Good news Rossco, if you need any help feel free to contact me.

Luke 0438797936

RosscoP

21-05-2008, 11:28 PM

yeah sweet as my broyher / nav said he can take it for you. and thank for the offer for help i may be ringing ya soon. ross

ernysp76

21-05-2008, 11:53 PM

give us a ring and I will organise $$$ and details.

regards

John Ernst
0429007080

luke_how

27-05-2008, 11:56 AM

Early entries close June the 1st (this friday), early entries are $230
If you miss early entry it costs $300.
Regards Luke

ernysp76

29-05-2008, 12:34 AM

Big doggy doo doo's booked tickets and flights but still haven't got anyone to take car over and back Ross no longer going.... can't even say I'll cut my losses and not go, as plane tickets non-refundable, bugger!!!!!

NEED Help anyone???

regards

John E.
0429007080

watty

29-05-2008, 07:45 PM

I am not sure if SOT let you do it, but if you can get the car to my place I could probably drive it onto the boat for you, then get someone to pick me up and take me home....