2011 Forbes Inn Rally of Forbes - Round 3 Pipe King AMSAG Southern Cross Rally Series

[Mickb83]

The Forbes Inn Rally of Forbes is the 3rd round of the 2011 Pipe King Rally Series and will take place on Saturday 18th June on the fantastic Shire roads in the Forbes region

Based out of the Western NSW township of Forbes, the Forbes Inn Rally of Forbes will consist of a varying mixture of Shire Roads of the Forbes Region, including the fast, fine gravel stages to the North East of Forbes, to the Red Clay based stages around the Township of Eugowra, as well as a monster 45Km+ forest stage in Back Yamma State Forest. The event will consist of just over 190Km’s of competitive stages including a monster 49Km stage to finish off the days competition.

There will also be a single central Service Park at the Showground in Eugowra.

With fantastic support from the local council, plans are in motion for an amazing spectator stage that will bring the event up close and personal for the public, further details will be announced when they become available.

For those of you concerned that this will be a flat out blast like the AMSAG Cowra Shire Rally, please don’t be misled by this being a Shire Rally as well, whilst this event utilizes the awesome, smooth and fast shire roads of the Forbes region, the stages themselves prove to be a lot more technical then those of the Cowra area, with a lot less of the long straights followed by a tight corner then another long straight, this events nature is completely different given the natural terrain being a lot more undulating then the flat plains of Cowra.

AMSAG are pleased to advise AASA Licences will also be accepted for this event.

As well as being Round 3 of the Pipe King Southern Cross Rally Series, this event will also be Round 2 of the 2WD Rally Masters Series, and also Round 2 of the AMSAG Rookie Series.

Supp Regs are now available on the AMSAG website, AMSAG - Australian Motorsport Action Group - Home of the Southern Cross Rally Series so get your entry in fast for this unique event.

Entries received as at close of entries:-

1. Leigh Manning - Wayne Taylor - Datsun 1600
2. Greg Selsby - Ken Hind - Peugeot 504
3. James Davis - Fred Pezzimenti - Toyota Sprinter
4. Tony Jordan - Brad Robinson - Triumph Stag
5. Greg Cottam - Mal Sinfield - Datsun 180B SSS
6. Mark Bramble -Michael Bannon - Mitsubishi Galant
7. Warren Denham - Kieren Denham - Mitsubishi Triton
8. Brad Arnold - Stuart Smy - Datsun p510
9. Glenn Inkster - Brian McDarmont - Holden Commodore
10. Mark Sessions - Julie Boorman - Honda Civic
11. Barry McLean - Aaron Smith - Toyota Sprinter
12. John Paine - Andrew Crowley - Mitsubishi LA Lancer
13. Andy Crane - Dave Anderson - Peugeot 504
14. Michael Valantine - Timothy Valantine - Datsun Stanza
15. Dave Roberts - Paul Mallos - Hyundai Excel
16. Andrew Travis - David Travis - Datsun 1600
17. Ian Wilson - Rodger Pederson - Toyota Celica
18. JOHN GIBSON BEN GIBSON - MAZDA FAMILIA
19. Anthony Campbell - Tony Campbell - Holden Commodore
20. Trevor Parsonage - Rob Parsonage - Nissan Bluebird
21. Jamie Waterhouse - TBA - Datsun 120Y
22. Bill Brown - Arron Topliff - Datsun P510
23. Sean Kelly - Gordon Trigg - Mazda RX8
24. Hugh Daly - Barry Russ - Daihatsu Charade
25. Ian Crook - Peter Ellis - Rover SD1
26. Matt Byron - Daniel McGoogan - Datsun 1600
27. David Hills - Paul Bennett - Ford Escort BDA
28. John Hills - Mick Tuckey - Ford Escort BDA
29. Jason Flint - Chris Dowsett - Nissan Silvia
30. Craig Aggio - Peta Davies - Toyota Celica
31. Gerald Schofield - Scott Fletcher - Mitsubishi EVO 9
32. Vince Auciello - Joe Biondi - LB Lancer
33. Scott Peel - Colin Braham - Datsun 180B
34. John Joyner - Chris Warwick - Mitsubishi EVO6
35. Richard Shimmon - Keiren Bruce - Mazda RX7
36. Matt Young - Adam Young - Holden Commodore
37. John Giddings - John Fraser - Datsun 180B
38. Kari Dirickx - Rebecca Dirickx - Datsun P510
39. Michael Long - Chris Long - Subaru Legacy
40. Ben Barker - Pip Barker - BMW 320is
41. James Hall - Clayton Marden - Nissan Silvia
42. Mick Barker - Graham Stafford - Datsun 1600
43. Russel Winks - Steve Hodgkins - Holden Commodore
44. Patrick Moloney - Campbell Inglis - Mitsubishi Evo

[crowleyaj]

After a successful 'getting to know you session' at AMSAG Oberon last month, I'll be there navving for John Paine in the ex Mueller, ex Snooks white 4 door LA Lancer..........oh, and getting on the cans afterwards!

[Fletch]

Cant wait for this one!!! The roads out there are apparently absolutely brilliant! Never seen them myself but have heard that they are filled with re-entrant corners over crests the whole way along. And on super smooth grippy gravel. Have even heard that they are similar to Eden but I wont sign on that as I am yet to see them for myself. Still super excited though.

I'll be there for sure!

And no cans for me this time thanks...

[Mickb83]

Just a quick note from the event secretary, the entry fee includes full catering for driver and navigator, meaning Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be supplied.

Originally Posted by Fletch

Cant wait for this one!!! The roads out there are apparently absolutely brilliant! Never seen them myself but have heard that they are filled with re-entrant corners over crests the whole way along. And on super smooth grippy gravel. Have even heard that they are similar to Eden but I wont sign on that as I am yet to see them for myself.

The roads are fantastic, very much like Eden, it will be a great event.

I posted a video on the AMSAG YouTube Channel for last years event that didn't end up running, unfortunately i have moved since the video was made and also lost my computer to a virus so i don't have the original footage and can't make another version with the current details, however you can still see the quality and condition of the roads.

Check out the video here:- AMSAG - Forbes Inn Rally of Forbes

Originally Posted by crowleyaj

oh, and getting on the cans afterwards!

Originally Posted by Fletch

and no cans for me this time thanks...

AJ, after seeing Mr. Fletcher at Oberon, i suggest you keep well clear at this event, could get messy

[Fletch]

Originally Posted by Mickb83

AJ, after seeing Mr. Fletcher at Oberon, i suggest you keep well clear at this event, could get messy

I still have a hangover I think.

[Mickb83]

Originally Posted by Fletch

I still have a hangover I think.

That really doesnt surprise me lol

[Anthony Campbell]

Originally Posted by Fletch

Cant wait for this one!!! The roads out there are apparently absolutely brilliant! Never seen them myself but have heard that they are filled with re-entrant corners over crests the whole way along. And on super smooth grippy gravel. Have even heard that they are similar to Eden but I wont sign on that as I am yet to see them for myself. Still super excited though.

I'll be there for sure!

And no cans for me this time thanks...

I hope your mates get on it though! I also hope they bring a bigger sign!

[Fletch]

Originally Posted by Anthony Campbell

I hope your mates get on it though! I also hope they bring a bigger sign!

Oh good on ya. Now you've done it lol. The last thing those boys need is encouragement. They should be there in some way shape or form. Guess you'll just have to wait and see....

[gemrally]

Not going to run but will probably turn up to drink beers and service if someone needs a hand unless anyone needs a nav. Too many rallies, not enough cash...

[pistorf]

I might be able to assist one of my SES ,rally friendly mates with a road closure,but if not,I will at the showground sometime during the day.
Another thing,the Eugowra BP depot has 95 premium Unleaded as well.
Make sure that you all wear your long Johns as at 7.45 this morning ,it was -1 C

[mal sinfield]

Eh george, my rellos used to have a farm at mandagery and in 1979 i competed in the Parkes Festival rally run by DDC with george kahler we used Back Yamma then too, our entry was emailed and we look forward to doing some more Big Skids, a brown lemonade or 3 just like the old days, these Cottams like to enjoy themselves like myself, the young bucks today couldnt keep up the pace you know what i mean, wink wink nudge nudge say no more.
Look for the Works Kia truck and the Huge undercover service area, we are not wanting the flats that we experienced at oberon and am aiming at 4 brakes this time around not the 3 we had at oberon and look forward to seeing u at the showground.

Cheers mal sinfield and greg cottam .....................:wiggle

[lxb02]

Think I might have done that Parkes rally as well.

[Mickb83]

OK, here is a little surprise for you, as you all know the final stage of the event will be a monster 49Km stage!

Well please find attached below, thanks to our friends at Google Earth an overview of the stage itself. It is a ripper!

As has been said, the terrain around Forbes is a lot more undulating then the roads around Cowra (the other Shire event run by AMSAG). And here is the proof....

The elevation profile shows the stage starting at 338mtrs above sea level raising up to a high point of 561mtrs before dropping back down to finish at 331mtrs... definitely not flat!

We are up to approx 21 entries (19 on the website with a few more received by fax today), an up to date list will be posted tomorrow.

Get your entries in now as this event is not one to be missed!

[oldmanbluebird]

those guys driving supercars using e85 have just crapped their pants
you might need to set up a mid stage fuel stop for them

[Crazy Dave]

How about a mid stage timing marker as the little excel will struggle to climb that high although it should be fun coming down again. 190km competitive, I may even have to consider bringing a jerry to the event to refuel at some stage. We may go close to using up our full 45 litre tank over this event. Give the service crew something different to do.

This event sounds awesome. Looking forward to it.