ENTRIES CLOSE SOON, WE'RE PUTTING TOGETHER A BRILLIANT EVENT, AND WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT. YOU REALLY DON'T WANT TO MISS IT!
FROM THE EVENT DIRECTOR:
"Hi Everyone,
It's just on 9 weeks until this year's Sunraysia Safari, and the event is shaping up to be a truly memorable adventure! We're in the final stages of setting the course, ready for it to be checked, and the all important route instructions confirmed. The stages this year are undoubtedly the best we've ever had; honestly every section we set is better than the previous one. I'm very proud of what we have to offer you, and I'm certain competitors are going to enjoy every minute of the 4 days of competition we've put together.
One that point: Competitors, where are you? With 3 weeks to go until entries officially close, we're only halfway to meeting our anticipated number. We've kept our entry fees as low as possible, so in return we need a healthy field to cover the costs of running the event, and the support from our competitor base has been a bit slow in coming! Our cutoff date is not a financial requirement, it's so we can place orders for merchandise, and most significantly, the scrolls for the moto competitors, which are hugely expensive. We don't want to order too many for no reason, but we also want to make sure we order enough! Or someone is going to be sitting at the Wentworth Showgrounds with scissors and sticky tape each night, like the good old days!
Seriously though, if you're planning on entering, please do so ASAP, or at least contact me to let me know you're coming. If you're not sure yet if you're entering, please do! We need the support of everyone to ensure the ongoing viability of the sport. We plan on running the Sunraysia Safari well into the future, but we can't keep subsidising the rally ourselves. I'm happy to take entries now, with payment at a later date (prior to the event of course!), but we need numbers now to order everything in time. Time to get on board, you definitely won't regret it!
This year's event utilizes all new country again, with some brand new stages on a brilliant variety of terrain. There's also some of the "old favourites" thrown in, albeit they're new stages on our favourite properties! We're well on track to exceed 1200 competitive kms over the 4 days, and we've developed a few new innovations along the way to further engage with, and support the local communities in the region. The "show and shine" display on Tuesday night is already receiving wide interest, and the prospect of a spectator point on the final stage of the event on the Saturday is also being well received! We'll keep working away to develop the best possible rally that we can, with the ongoing support of so many people who are so passionate about the event.
I've got to get back to finishing off the route instructions now, but in closing, I urge you again to get on board and support the Sunraysia Safari. In addition to competitors, we will need 10 control crews and other assorted officials, so if you'd like to come along and experience a fantastic week in Outback NSW, please contact me immediately. We also still have room for some additional corporate support (which would be greatly appreciated!), so if you'd like to benefit from having your company associated with the Sunraysia Safari, again, please contact me immediately (so we can get merchandise and signage sorted out in time). As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me."
