AROCA Sandown Feb 2014
Feb16

AROCA Sandown Feb 2014

Incredibly hot day, getting up towards 40 degrees celsius.  The little Sud soldiered on, but not very...

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Spettacolo 2013
Nov24

Spettacolo 2013

The annual display day came back to the oval at Wesley College in St Kilda Rd this year and the oval is in fine condition, which is good because the day started wet.  It soon dried out, although threatened for most of the day.  An excellent day full of fabulous cars, food, and entertainment for the kids – highly recommended. A huge highlight for me was the first appearance of the restored Brian Foley GTAm, resplendent in fresh...

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AROCA Broadford June 2013
Jun18

AROCA Broadford June 2013

First time out at the Broadford circuit, and had a great time learning a new circuit for the first time in...

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Outback NSW Trip
May21

Outback NSW Trip

After Easter in Canberra, our family took a touring holiday in NSW.  We visited the opal fields at Lightning Ridge, and then followed the Darling River through Brewarinna, Bourke, Louth, Tilpa, and Wilcannia.  We visited the opal fields at White Cliffs and toured Broken Hill and Silverton.  We explored the lakes at Menindee back on the Darling, then saw the river flow into the Murray at Wentworth before heading home.  4200 odd...

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Capital Alfesta 2013
Apr15

Capital Alfesta 2013

This year’s AROCA Easter convention was held in Canberra, and we happily zipped up the Hume to our nation’s capital to join in the festivities.  A great Alfesta was had with the usual mix of social gatherings, driving/touring events, and a show and shine display in front of Lake Burley Griffin.  Many thanks to the ACT chapter for their efforts putting on a great...

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AROCA Motorkhana Feb 2013
Feb25

AROCA Motorkhana Feb 2013

Anthony organised a great dirt motorkhana at Geelong Motorsport Complex near Avalon.  I’ve never done a motorkhana on dirt before and what an enormous amount of dirty fun this is.  Sheldon invited me to drive the Shitbox Rally Alfa 90 (donate here) and it took a good flogging.  Shame the handbrake doesn’t work so...

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