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The MELBOURNE MILLE brings together a unique range of vehicles to join in a 1,000 mile non-competitive tour, capturing the best that the State of Victoria can offer in terms of stunning scenery, outstanding food, wines and accommodation and of course challenging all-tarmac roads, friendship and camaraderie. The MELBOURNE MILLE 2004 will commence this year on Sunday, October 10, 2004. The Entry Form is available from this site via the the 'Quick Access' page, or from the new site dedicated to the Melbourne Mille.
In mid 1998, Max Hobson and John Fitzpatrick, following feedback received from a number of owners of historic, vintage and veteran cars, felt the time was right for the club to get involved with the conduct of a touring event for classic sporting cars. Subsequent research confirmed there was certainly scope for such an event. So planning began. By April 1999, Max Hobson had returned again from the California Mille having canvassed the outline of the proposed inaugural MELBOURNE MILLE. The feedback from the California Mille was most enthusiastic - so much so, that we were encouraged to proceed with the event. The club was pleased to announce in June, 1999 the inaugural MELBOURNE MILLE would be run in October of that year and timed to coincide with the club=s annual President=s Day Concours and Luncheon as well as the Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne. The Melbourne Cup, the world=s richest weight for age horse race is conducted at the beautiful Flemington Racecourse on the first Tuesday of November each year. Looking back now on the inaugural event, it is fair to say that it would have to be considered an outstanding success - by any standard. With participants from around Australia and several from North America (including representatives from the California Mille), South America, Europe and New Zealand the event was judged by all AFTER the event to have more than met its original objectives. As you would expect, each MELBOURNE MILLE continues to build on the success of the very successful previous events. This year's event will certainly offer participants - whether local, interstate or international an experience they will long remember. The MELBOURNE MILLE is an event in the style of the California Mille. It is certainly an event, which can, be looked upon quite favourably by the Italian Mille Miglia as a true Australian retrospective. The MELBOURNE MILLE is intended to bring together an exciting range or rare, unique and unusual vehicles, largely manufactured between 1927 and 1957 (including model run-ons) for a relaxed, non-competitive tour of the best Victoria can offer in terms of stunning scenery, outstanding food, wines and accommodation and of course challenging all-tarmac roads. Specifically, the MELBOURNE MILLE offers the owners of classic sporting cars, which could have competed in the Mille Miglia, the opportunity to:
When you think about what other events really cost, after adding in the entry fee, cost of meals three times a day, wines and refreshments each evening, accommodation and other ancillaries, costs can often get away from what you anticipated. In the MELBOURNE MILLE your entry fee covers:
So from start to finish you only need to pay for your petrol and personals. The MELBOURNE MILLE is a non-competitive tour, conducted at your pace, over approximately 1000 miles of Victoria=s best roads, starting in Melbourne. The course is altered each year so that following year is not a repeat of the previous route. Overnight stops typically include Lakes Entrance, Mt Buffalo and Mt Bulla before returning to a near-Melbourne for the Celebration Dinner. Navigation is straightforward. There are no intermediate controls or check-points. Participants are only required to arrive at predetermined stops as specified in the easy-to-follow Route Instructions for morning tea, lunch and overnight stop. The MELBOURNE MILLE is intended for cars manufactured between 1927 and 1957 and some model run-ons. A photograph of the vehicle must accompany the lodgement of the Official Entry Form. Australian based entries must be members of a CAMS affiliated club and hold a current Level 2 CAMS licence or superior. Membership of the Maserati Club of Australia (Associate membership $66) and appropriate CAMS licences ($44)can be arranged by the club. International entries should contact the Organising Committee regarding licence requirements. Entries are limited to a maximum of 35 cars and accepted on a first come first served basis. The field is limited to a compatible group. A deposit is payable with the lodgement of the Official Entry Form.
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Further Information For further information contact Max Hobson at the Melbourne Mille office: car.rally@melbournemille.com.au |
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