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GENERAL INFORMATION


HISTORIC WINTON - HONOURING THE PAST

  • Friday 25, Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 May 2012
  • 36th Historic Winton, Winton Motor Raceway, Benalla, Vic
  • The Older The Better, Our Cars Are Our Stars!
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  • Historic Winton, Australia’s largest and most popular all-historic motor race meeting, presents a weekend of non-stop racing featuring over 400 historic racing cars and motorbikes from the 1920s to the 1980s.
  • If you have a classic or special-interest car or bike, you’re welcome to join the spectator car park display on the Saturday or Sunday.

Celebrations in 2012 include plenty of birthdays:

  • 110 years of Cadillac.
  • 90 years of Austin Seven, Lancia Lambda, Austin 12/4.
  • 85 years of A Model Ford.
  • 80 years of Austin 10 and Hillman Minx.
  • 75 years of Volvo, Cadillac LaSalle.
  • 60 years for the Austin Healey 100, Renault 8, Austin Champ.
  • 50 years of Ford Cortina, AC Cobra, Austin Freeway, Triumph Spitfire, Morris 1100, Lotus Elan, MGB, Chrysler Valiant.

 

  • Historic Winton highlights are:
  • The ever-expanding Shannons Classic Car Park featuring car and bike club displays, including Pre-War sporting Rileys.
  • Spectator access to the Competition Paddock where all the fabulous old racing machines are on open display.
  • If you have a classic or special-interest car or bike, you’re welcome to join the spectator car park display on the Saturday or Sunday.


  • Raceway entry fees: Sat $20, Sun $30, Competition paddock $5,
  • Children 14 and under n/c.
  • Public enquiries: Noel Wilcox ph 03 5428 2689
  • email noelwilcox@rocketmail.com

 

  • Sunday 27 May 2012
  • As part of 2012 Historic Winton, invitations are extended to join in a special display on Sunday 27th May incorporating:
  • Historic Commercial and Military Vehicles - the older the better - free entry for commercial or military vehicles 50 years and older.
  • U Bute Aussie Ute gathering for pre-1975 vehicles - with a giveaway pack for the first 200 utility entrants, and great trophies awarded to Aussie Utes of special interest.

 

  • Friday 25 May 2012
  • As part of 2012 Historic Winton weekend activities, invitations are extended to join in the Benalla & District Classic Car & Motorbike Tour assembling 9am at the Benalla Art Gallery. Red plate vehicles welcome. The tour concludes with a 'Shine & Show' display outside the Benalla Civic Centre from 3-5pm. Further information, please phone David Lidgerwood on 03 5764 4291 or email historicwinton@hotmail.com


Date

Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 May 2012 (Friday 25th - Private Practice)(Club Plate Scheme event)

Venue

Winton Motor Raceway (Map)- Old Hume Highway 200k North of Melbourne (10k North of Benalla)

Features

Admittance

Saturday

$20.00 - Children under 14 Free

Sunday

$30.00 - Children under 14 Free

Pits

$5.00

Programme

$5.00

Race Times

Saturday - 18 Events

Racing starts 1.00 PM - Official Practice from 9.00 PM

Sunday - 29 Events

Racing starts 9.00 AM - Racing all day

Catering

Full catering is available at the circuit - Kiosks, Liquor, Indoor restaurant.

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Accommodation

The area around "Historic Winton" is a lovely place to stay. We like to see people make a weekend of it. Early booking is recommended. Click here for our accommodation list

Camping is available at the circuit. Nothing flash, but only $15.00 Per Adult.

Officials

Who can be an official?

For certain tasks, anyone can be an official at the event. If you do not have an officials licence, you can be
issued with a trainee licence for the event. 
Contact the organisers on 03 54282689 if you wish to be involved.

Transport

Benalla Taxis

03 5762 3333

Train timetable

Further assistance phone 136 196