Fasten your seat belt
The Adelaide Motorsport Festival is a new festival in Adelaide combining two major events -
the Classic Adelaide Rally (held on October 16-17), and the
Victoria Park Sprint (October 18-19).
The Classic Adelaide Rally is returning to the streets of the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia for the first time in six years, bringing back the adrenaline thrills not seen on tarmac roads in Adelaide for so long. The entry field will be split into pre and post 1986 cars, with different challenges for each field.
Scrutineering for the Classic Adelaide Rally takes place at Victoria Park on Thursday October 25. On the Friday cars flock out to the Fleurieu Peninsula for the first day of the rally, while Saturday sees the sleek machines race for the twists and bends of the scenic Adelaide Hills.
Spectators wanting to get up close with the cars on Friday should try at Strathalbyn or Yankalilla, or join in the fun of the street party on Gouger Street in Adelaide from 5pm. Unfortunately no details about the street party were available at time of writing, but expect similar fun as for the
Targa Adelaide Rally.
Catch the cars on Saturday morning at
Nairne or celebrate their success at the Stirling street party with lunch. More details about the Classic Adelaide Rally on
its website.
Victoria Park Sprint
The Victoria Park Sprint aims to recreate the exciting golden days of one of
Adelaide's lost attractions - the Australian Grand Prix. Held on a section of the original Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit in the East Parklands, spectators will thrill to the sights and smells of some magnificent vehicles including cars driven by Ayrton Senna, Gerhard Berger, Brabham and Jones.
Fans of historic vehicles will love the variety of historic touring cars, sports cars and classic motorcycles which are also welcome to join in the Victoria Park Sprint.
Download a list of just some of the classic cars that you can find on display at Victoria Park. If your appetite was teased by the
Bay to Birdwood rally this year, the you're in for a treat.
Ticket prices are modest, with one day admission being $25, and $40 for two days. Children under 14 get free entry. Other entertainment on offer includes the Navy band, Scalextric model racing, F1 start-ups, radio controlled model car demonstrations and a motorcycle display. If finding the cash is a problem you can get free entry and get up close to the action by becoming a volunteer at the Sprint.
Porsche VIP Suite Tickets are available for $208, giving a premium view of the track location. It is sited between the track and the Pit area to best see the competing cars both on and off track. Celebrity Chef Simon Bryant will be slaving over a steaming stove to fork out fine foods for all, which you may need after a session in the Champagne Salon drinking Deviation Rd wines. Adelaide Hills cider and Mismatch Brewing craft beer are on offer if champagne bubbles get up your nose.
Of course there will be a choice of great food on offer at Victoria Park from some of the finest food trucks in Adelaide. To get the latest on the Victoria Park Sprint see
the website or
follow them on Facebook.
http://www.weekendnotes.com/adelaide-motorsport-festival/
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