Pre-56 MG Rally

Geraldine 2011

23rd to 28th January

The Pre-56 MG Rally is a bi-annual event for: pre-war, T Series, MGA's & Z types Magnettes.

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Rally Co-ordinator - Dren & Di Errington

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The biennial Pre56 MG National Rally will be in Geraldine, South Canterbury, from Sunday 23rd to Friday morning 28th of January, 2011.

Geraldine is 136 kms south of Christchurch on the main tourist route (SH79) to Aoraki/Mt Cook.  Geraldine is a rural town with a population of over 2000. 

It is a popular watering hole on the Southern Lakes tourist trail, a destination for serious white water rafters, on the nearby Rangitata River and a comfortable home to lots and lots of sheep, particularly at high country stations such as Mt Peel, Erewhon or Mesopotamia.  

It is also a popular retirement centre for members of the surrounding farming community. 

The picturesque rolling downs south east of Geraldine, boast a number of delightful MG style roads, sealed and unsealed, just perfect for one of those world-famous-in-NZ Godfather trials.  

We invite you to join us for 5 days of Pre’56 fun.

Our programme of events for the Rally is:

Sunday

Jan 23rd

Registration

Evening Welcome,
Briefing,
Noggin ‘n Natter and  BBQ

Geraldine Town and Country Club

Monday

Jan 24th

Concours d’état and  Show & Shine

Evening free

Geraldine Domain

Tuesday

Jan 25th

Scenic Trial

Evening Register Dinners

The beautiful South Canterbury Downs is the
venue for one of those fascinating ‘Trials by Croft’ followed by the popular register dinners.

Wednesday

Jan 26th

Morning Gymkhana

Afternoon  Autocross

Evening free 

Levels Raceway, Timaru is the
venue for the day with lunch in the club house.

Perhaps an opportunity for dinner in Timaru

Thursday

Jan 27th

Free Day

 

 

Evening Prize Giving Dinner 

An opportunity to explore the local attractions
perhaps a visit to a nearby High Country Station
 or for the more adventurous a never-to-be-forgotten white-water ride on the Rangitata River.

Dinner and dancing at the delightful
Stonebridge Lounge  

Friday

Jan 28th

Farewell Breakfast

Return to Stonebridge for a
hearty breakfast
 and farewells.

 

Geraldine accommodation is limited and going fast.  Besides motels there are a number of B & Bs and holiday homes for rent in the district. 

Motel accommodation is also available in nearby Temuka approximately 15 minutes from the Rally venues 

There are also  three camping grounds with a range of accommodation at Geraldine and nearby Orari.

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To join the fun complete the entry form, attach you cheque and post to:

Pre 56 MG Rally
P O Box 1775
Christchurch

Dren & Di Errington

Phone:   03 943 0251
Mobile:   021 250 3356

Email mgcc.canterbury@paradise.net.nz

 

   
All rally events will be run in accordance with MGCC rules and practice, and in accordance with the relevant Motor Sport New Zealand rules and regulations.
 
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