Bay
to Birdwood Classic call for entries open
From
the start of June the Bay to Birdwood is calling for owners of classic vehicles
manufactured from 1956 through to 31st
December 1978 to get their entries in for this years popular ‘Classic’ event
taking place on Sunday 27th September.
The Bay to
Birdwood Classic will start at Adelaide Shores, Barratt Reserve, West
Beach with some 4000 people expected to enjoy breakfast with the entrants. The
vehicles will then be waved off by Australia's
legendary motorsport flag waver, Glen Dix.
Around 70,000 spectators are expected to line the 70 kilometre
route, this year’s Classic will take the successful route from last years event
- around the city, up North East Road,
Grand Junction Road and heading up to Houghton and back through Inglewood and
Gumeracha, finishing at its home of 35 years - the National Motor Museum in
Birdwood.
“We have listened to the feedback provided by entrants
in last year’s “Run” event who enjoyed the modified route and we will use it
again this year,” said Bay to Birdwood’s new Chairman, Mal Hyde.
“We are also excited to announce that this year the
eligibility date has been extended to vehicles manufactured up to 31 December 1978.
“We are committed to delivering a wonderful iconic
South Australian event for motoring enthusiasts, local communities, families
and tourist. With a cut off of 1750 vehicles allowed to enter the event we are
encouraging vehicles owners to get their entries in quick so they don’t miss
out!” said Chairman Mal Hyde.
The
finish event will be part of the National Motor Museum’s 50th
birthday celebrations and will see around 10,000 people enjoy the vehicles, fashion,
entertainment, regional produce, music and children’s activities at Birdwood in
the Adelaide Hills.
It
will be great day for families and enthusiasts with the ‘Fashions in the Field’
competition for lovers of retro fashion and the Concours d’Elegance in which
entrants are judged on the presentation of their vehicle and dress of the era.
Everyone is encouraged to dress-up to make the most of the “classic”
atmosphere.
To
enter your 1956 to 31st December 1978 vehicle into this year’s Bay
to Birdwood Classic visit www.baytobirdwood.com.au from early June and download
an entry form or call the National Motor Museum on 8568 4022. Entries close 8
August 2015.
For media enquiries, to
organise photo opportunities or interviews please contact:
Belinda
Petersen, Communications Manager, Bay to Birdwood 0402 358 000
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1 comment:
I just enjoy birthday celebrations and the best part is the event planning which I do for every birthday party in my family. I always make cake for birthday myself only, and I used to decorate it with yummy things which are beautiful and edible too.
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