We're really pleased to announce that David Gallacher has joined the Alpine Organisers team for 2021 as an Assistant Clerk of Course on the Road Team. Dave brings a wealth of Alpine competitive experience and some fabulous ideas to the team... David first discovered the sport of rallying at Victorian School of Forestry in 1976 … Continue reading Alpine Organisers’ old cars – David Gallacher
Another look at Alpine Organisers' old cars - this time Deputy Clerk of Course Steve Hollowood. Steve was heavily involved in the sport in the 70s and 80s, as a driver initially, but then focusing on navigating and organising. He returned to co-driving in the 90s, sitting next to Father-in-law Norm Fritter in a number … Continue reading Alpine Organisers’ Old Cars – Steve Hollowood
This is the fifth in a series of articles on the organising team of the Alpine Rally of East Gippsland showcasing the cars they competed in over the years. This time it's our Assistant Clerk of Course (Admin) Kerril Maloney. Kerril has been a long term member of the Honda Car Club and is well known … Continue reading Alpine Organisers’ Old Cars – Kerril Maloney
This is the fourth in a series of articles on the organising team of the Alpine Rally of East Gippsland showcasing the cars they competed in over the years. This time it's our Chief Spectator Marshal Ian Brain. Ian joined our team in 2019 in that role and has agreed to take it on again for … Continue reading Alpine Organisers’ Old Cars – Ian Brain
Many of you would know Barry as the shock absorber guru from Toperformance Koni but Barry is also one of the hugely important group of Section Leaders who look after stage setup on the Alpine Rally of East Gippsland. Barry competed for many years and in many cars both on gravel and bitumen at Targa … Continue reading Alpine Organisers’Old Cars: Barry Brookes
This is the second in a series of articles on the organising team of the Alpine Rally of East Gippsland showcasing the cars they competed in over the years. This time it's our Clerk of Course Owen Polanski who started competing in 1981 and has been at it ever since (apart from the usual build … Continue reading Alpine Organisers’ Old Cars: Owen Polanski
This is the first in a series of articles on the organising team of the Alpine Rally of East Gippsland showcasing the cars they competed in over the years. This is a very interesting collection of cars Andrew..... The Experts Trial navigating for John Wilkinson in a ToranaThe trusty Honda in Heathcote. John Wilkinson in … Continue reading Alpine Organisers’ Old Cars: Andrew Roberts
What could be better than cruising down an amazing rally road in East Gippsland with some fabulous music belting out? Not much! We always have a playlist ready when we’re out surveying and our survey vehicle, the block of flats, even has a passable sound system. At a recent HRA Social Event, in the afterglow … Continue reading The Alpine Rally #100 Spotify List
This article by Carl Stewart appeared in the HRA Magazine Feb 2020. We have reproduced it here as an example of how the Alpine Rally gets into the DNA of families and becomes more than just another rally. It's another element of 'the vibe' that makes the Alpine so special. The Alpine is an event … Continue reading Our Best Yet – Alpine 2019
The Alpine Rally of East Gippsland has been based in Lakes Entrance since 2003 and has established itself as one of the most successful major events in the East Gippsland region. A key part of this success is due to the support provided by the East Gippsland Shire Council and the local communities that are … Continue reading East Gippsland, A Great Place for a Car Rally
