National Rally Info

DEAR MEMBERS,

THE RALLY COMMITTEE FOR THE 2021 SUZUKI VJMC NATIONAL RALLY RECEIVED A LOT OF FEEDBACK ABOUT HOW ENJOYABLE AND SUCCESSFUL THE RALLY WAS.

FROM THE FEEDBACK RECEIVED, THE TYPICAL VJMC NATIONAL RALLY FORMULA WILL PLAY OUT AGAIN.

WE ARE EXCITED TO AGAIN WELCOME SUZUKI AUSTRALIA AS THE NAMED RALLY SPONSOR. –

2023 SUZUKI VJMC NATIONAL RALLY

BENDIGO 17, 18 and 19th March 2023.

The formula for the past rally will follow and build on the success of these events: -

Rally Central:

Big 4 Park Lane will again be Rally Central and host the Welcome BBQ on the Friday night Saturday and Sunday Breakfasts Departure location for the Saturday and Sunday morning rides Host the Annual General Meeting on the Sunday morning.

Show and Shine:

The Show and Shine will be at a different location in the Bendigo CBD; details to follow

Awards Dinner:

The Awards dinner on the Saturday night, (18th March) at the All Seasons Resort Hotel function rooms with a variety of guest speakers

Rally Raffle:

A brand new Suzuki JR80 will again be raffled with the proceeds going to Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Rally Registration is now open and can be done via the VJMC Website Homepage links for online or attached forms or via the entry form included in this issue of the VJMC Magazine.

Communication updates will be via email to all members with emails, via the VJMC website Homepage and Facebook.

One valuable lesson learned from the last rally this year is rally registrations need to be made early. Do not leave it to the last moment.

For the 2023 Suzuki VJMC National Rally, entries must close in Friday February 17 2023.

In the current climate, if we leave registering to later this makes it very hard for the Rally Organisers to deliver the best value for the rally participants and the lowest possible cost.

Post the COVID pandemic lockdowns and the ongoing weather events in Australia are causing prolonged supplier delivery timeframes. For example, if the number of rally entrants increases close to the event, additional merchandise ordered will be at a cost premium and may not be available in time for the rally event dates. Similarly with catering, late increases in catering numbers will cost more and we may not be able to accommodate late entrants. The VJMC Club contributes towards the costs of the registration, facilities hired, catering and the trophies. This is done to ensure the best value possible for VJMC members attending the rally. Late entries contribute to higher costs and VJMC Club contributions necessary.

The message is ‘Be There’ and make your rally entries early.

Accommodation:

Rally Central is Big 4 Park Lane https://www. parklaneholidayparks.com.au/bendigo/big4bendigo-park-lane-holiday-park

There is a second is the Big 4 Tasman (formerly Ascot) very close to Park Lane https://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/vic/ goldfields/bendigo-ascot-holiday-park

Or contact the Bendigo Customer Service Centre https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/ explore-bendigo/bendigoaccommodation/search and free call number 1800 813 153 for assistance with finding accommodation. .

If you require any other assistance or have questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Email:

NationalRally@vjmc.org.au

Honda H100 Best Original Unrestored

Prestine Katanas on show

Post:

Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club Rally PO BOX 2069 PARKDALE. VICTORIA. 3195

More details will follow on the VJMC website, National Rally Forum and VJMC Australia Facebook. Mark this date in your calendar to ‘Be There’. We look forward to seeing you there in Bendigo in March 2023. Phil Scorah For the Rally Committee – 2023 Suzuki VJMC National Rally

Our mailing address for the 2021 VJMC National Rally is: Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club Rally PO Box 2069 Parkdale. Victoria. 3195

NationalRally@vjmc.org.au