The 2019 Alpine Rally of East Gippsland, Australia’s premier special stage gravel rally for classic rally cars, will run from Friday 29 November to Sunday 1 December, 2019.
Based in Lakes Entrance, the event will run on forest roads, visiting Bairnsdale, Bruthen, Orbost and Cann River before finishing at Lakes Entrance on Sunday afternoon.
Find out more about the Alpine here. And come back for updates in the lead up and during the event.
Posted on February 6, 2019
AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER CLASSIC RALLY AND AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER CLASSIC RALLY SERIES UNITE, OFFERING PRIORITY ENTRY FOR EAST CLASSIC RALLY SERIES TEAMS
The NSW Rally Panel and The Alpine Rally of East Gippsland organisers have announced the inclusion of The Alpine Rally in the East Coast Classic Rally Series (ECCRS) and detailed their policy regarding entry into The Alpine for competitors.
Read the full press release
This “competitor guidance ” post summarises the main changes for the 2109 Alpine in relation to vehicle eligibility, categories, seats and apparel.
It also includes extracts from the draft Supplementary Regulations.
While these draft regs are yet to be approved, this information is offered to let competitors start planning for the 2019 event.
Read Alpine 2019 Vehicle Eligibility, Categories, Seats and Apparel
Page banner: Ben Barker/Damien Long, winners of the 2017 Alpine Rally of East Gippsland. Pic by Greg Browne, Browne Bear Photographics. See Page banners gallery
Page banner: Jank Monkhouse/Dale Moscatt, winners of the 2015 Alpine Rally of East Gippsland. Pic by Golly Photo. See Page banners gallery.
Remember what happened when we ran Australia’s biggest classic special stage rally during a “once in a hundred years” weather event? Watch to find out…
This world-class TV documentary was televised globally in early 2018.
Page banner: Jeff David and Grant Geelan, winners of the 2013 Alpine Rally. Pic by John Doutch
One of Victoria’s premier holiday destinations, Lakes Entrance is loved for its swimming beaches, waterfront cafes and fleet of colourful fishing boats, many of which sell the day’s catch from the jetties.
And every second November, Lakes Entrance becomes base for the Alpine Rally of East Gippsland.
Make your trip to Alpine special. Contact the Lakes and Wilderness Tourist Centre for help with accommodation, information and tours. And watch this website for special Alpine offers that will come up through the year.
Accommodation information and bookings can also be made through Lakes & Wilderness Tourist Centre, 1800 637 060.
www.discovereastgippsland.com.au
Page banner: Geoff Portman and Ross Runnalls, winners of the 2011 Alpine.
