Historic Winton 2017 Media Releases

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MEDIA RELEASE     30 May 2017                                                                            www.historicwinton.org                             

The 41^st Historic Winton Proves a Big Hit for Motorsport and Car Enthusiasts

Held on Friday 26, Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 May 2017

41st Historic Winton, Winton Motor Raceway, near Benalla, Victoria Australia

Conducted by the Austin 7 Club Inc A0003290N with the assistance of the HMRAV

The 41^st Historic Winton was a big success, bringing in bumper crowds despite the threat of inclement weather.

Diehard motor enthusiasts and car lovers flocked to Winton Motor Raceway on the weekend for Australia’s longest-running and most popular national heritage car and motorcycle race meet.

“Fine weather attracted the biggest Saturday attendance ever,” organiser Noel Wilcox said.  “We were very lucky in terms of the weather which predicted more rain and wind than the two short showers experienced late afternoon on Sunday.  Nevertheless, all races were run well before sunset to the delight of the spectator crowd.”

Those with a love of motorsport, vehicles and its history revelled in both the action of the races and the static displays.

Noel said that more than 2,500 heritage vehicles were on display in the car parks around the outside of the track, making Winton Motor Raceway a spectacle of car design and mechanical mastery.

“Choosing one highlight for the event is nearly impossible,” he said. “As well as the 40 race events, the parade laps were fantastic featuring some rare sights including rare Austin 7s, Model A Fords, Citroen Palais station wagon, Ansett Clipper bus, Volvo hearse and Vintage Ambulances.

“Another success we are thrilled about is that the number of campers at the track almost doubled this year, so it’s great to know so many from far away are coming to Winton for this great heritage event.”

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Images:

Heritage car and motorcycle race images linked below. 

Photographer credit: Rene Martens, RenSmart Photography

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j9z236mchpqghvk/AAASBi5Vxl25dZ4yu8Szpex1a?dl=0

NEW PR contact: Leanne Cutler, Siren Marketing, M: 0400 790 060

MEDIA RELEASE                                 www.historicwinton.org                                      21 November 2016

Friday 26, Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 May 2017

41st Historic Winton, Winton Motor Raceway, near Benalla, Victoria Australia

Conducted by the Austin 7 Club Inc A0003290N with the assistance of the HMRAV

Historic Winton - Honouring the Past – Australia’s largest and most popular all-historic motor race meeting presents two big days of non-stop racing. The event will feature over 400 historic racing cars and motorbikes from the 1920s to the 1980s plus a huge heritage display of veteran and vintage vehicles.

Festivities commence on Friday 26 May with the Benalla & District Classic Car & Motorbike Tour, followed by the Historic race event and heritage display will be held on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May 2017.

CELEBRATIONS AT 2017 HISTORIC WINTON INCLUDE

110 years       Douglas and Excelsior motorbikes

 90 years        Volvo, Ford Model A, Austin 16

 80 years        Lancia Aprilia, Vauxhall 10-4, Austin 18, Rob Roy Hill Climb

70 years         Ford Pilot, Austin Princess, Austin Sheerline, Peugeot 203, Standard Vanguard, Austin A40,                    Jowett Javelin, Lambretta

 60 years        Jaguar XK150, Fiat 500 Nuova, Lotus Elite, Lotus Seven, Nissan  Skyline, Wolseley 1500,                                     Toyota Corona, Vauxhall Victor, Wahgunyah Speedway

 50 years        Aston Martin DBS, Chrysler VE Valiant, Fiat 125, Ford Falcon GT, Holden Torana, Simca 1100

Historic Winton displays:

• Shannons Classic Car Park featuring car and bike clubs plus special interest vehicles
• Heritage Display featuring vintage tractors, steam engines, vintage caravans, vintage speed boats, model planes, vintage speedway cars and bikes, micro cars, cycle cars, pedal cars, push bikes, dragsters, veteran and vintage cars / motorcycles.
• Spectator access to the Competition Paddock  with fabulous old racing machines on open display

Raceway entry fees:  Sat $30, Sun $35, weekend $60, children 16 and under n/c, competition paddock $5. Camping at the track: $25/head per night. Camping enquiries: Winton Motor Raceway 03 5760 7100.

Friday 26 May 2017  - Benalla & District Classic Car & Motorbike Tour

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T: 03 9583 2001

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