2019/03/30 15:07:58
Shaz
****IT'S ON****
Book your Holidays
MR2 Nationals 2019 in Canberra, ACT
Dates:  Friday 4th October - Monday 7th October, 2019
Open to all MR2 Owners!!!!!
 
The MR2 Nationals is a bi-annual event that brings together MR2's and their owners from all over Australia for one huge weekend of motoring pleasure.   Check out some of the previous events at http://mr2club.com.au/?page_id=36
 
History:
A gathering of MR2 owners from more than one State met in Goulburn, New South Wales in 2003 to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the NSW Branch of the MR2 Owners Club of Australia. Many believe that this was the first MR2 Nationals Meeting, which I guess it was. It was from that meeting a suggestion to hold an MR2 Nationals meeting in other States of Australia on a regular basis was made.
However it was not until four years later in 2007 that a truly MR2 Nationals Meeting was held in Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory was organised. This was followed by the MR2 Nationals 2009 in Bathurst, NSW, the MR2 Nationals 2011 in Bright, Victoria, the MR2 Nationals 2013 in Hobart, Tasmania, the MR2 Nationals 2015 in Brisbane, QLD and the MR2 Nationals 2017 in Adelaide, SA.
 
This year we are heading back to Canberra, where it officially began, so lets make it a big one.  It will be a great sight to see plenty of MR2's gracing the streets of our Nation's Capital again.
 
We have secured 25 rooms at The Statesman Hotel in Curtin.  www.statesmanhotel.com.au 
Balcony Deluxe Rooms (double or twin) - $129 per room per night
King Rooms (4 only) - $149 per room per night
**Call them to reserve your room.  Credit card required, but no payment taken until you arrive.  Make sure you mention MR2 Nationals for the special pricing.  
 
Final Program is still to be finalised, but this is an idea of what it will include:
* Arrive Friday 4th October at Statesman Hotel - MR2 Headquarters
* Cruise for Canberra night views
* Scenic cruise & regional tour - Cotter Run, Tidbinbilla tracking station, BBQ & Photoshoot
* MR2 only Show N Shine at Parliament House (TBC)
* MR2 Nationals 2019 Awards Dinner at The Statesman Hotel - Menzies Room
 
(* Optional Extra:  Goulburn for Wakefield Park Track Day Challenge 8 - 9 October)
 
Registration is essential
To register your spot:
  • Download the entry form and print.
  • Read carefully on the conditions of entry.
  • Fill in your details and sign.
  • Pay the entry fee to the MR2 Owners’ Club of Australia (VIC Branch) Inc.
  • Scan & email the form to nationals@mr2club.com.au 
 
Cost:  $55 (per car & driver, passenger free) this includes:
  • BBQ at Cotter Dam
  • Standard Parliament House Tour (Behind the scenes can be arranged, depending on numbers & would cost extra - TBA)
  • Dedicated MR2 Parking for Show 'n' Shine
  • If not already a member, complimentary 10 days membership of the VIC MR2 Club
 
 
 
 
 

2019/04/10 22:46:55
Shaz
This is going to be great,  30+ MR2's cruising the streets of the ACT.   Woohoo.  
 
ACT - 8 
Pablo Colmenares - SW20
Martin & Julia Leaver - SW20
Anthony & Remi Oh - SW20
Anon - AW11
Max Coleman & Carly Davis - SW20
James Dyer - SW20
Ethan McArthur & Phoebe Hughes - SW20
Karen Stuart-Williams & Hilary - ZZW30

NSW - 19
Sharon Caldwell - SW20
John Coombs - SW20
Matthew Freestone & Laura - SW20
Ben Hayhow - SW20
Preston Holman - SW20
Rob Knox & Rose - SW20
Dean McAuley & Simon - ZZW30
Rick McAuly & Ruve - SW20
Brian McKeon - SW20
Tony Millwood & Kay - SW20
Eddie Piekar & Neda - SW20
Simon Zinader - AW11
Darius + 1 - SW20
Anon - SW20
Shant Nazarian - SW20
Robert Ashby - ZZW30
Adam Bird - SW20 (Widebody)
Gordon Hill - SW20
Martin Incze + Aaron - SW20


QLD - 4
Douglas Cooper - SW20
Roger Hayter - SW20
Ben Pinkstone - SW20
Danny Rajamae - ZZW30

SA - 2 
Rick Plane - SW20
Alan Richards - AW11

VIC - 7 
Robert & Lynda Barendregt - SW20
Kevin & Carol Clarence - SW20
Daryl & Elaine Diffey -SW20
Ian Morrison - SW20
Peter Rigby - ZZW30
Paul Ryan & Kathy - SW20
Craig & Carol Atkins - ZZW30
2019/04/25 16:49:48
Shaz
Just over 5 months away.  23 weeks...............
 
Have you booked your leave?
 
Have you registered & paid your entry fee?
 
Have you booked your room at The Statesman?  No payment required until arrival.  
 
 
2019/04/26 10:46:07
Fast Eddie
All of the above Shaz.
Looking forward to it.
2019/04/26 13:08:14
rikkir
Registered and paid :)
2019/04/26 13:15:14
Reddtarga
Also registered and paid.
Really looking forward to this.
2019/04/29 18:40:59
feral4mr2
Leave booked and approved.  
 
Is there a date when the registration form has to be in by?
 
Cheers.
2019/05/21 22:13:38
Shaz
Hi everyone,
 
Just another reminder to get your registrations in for this.
Having an idea of how many cars we will have for the Show & Shine would be really helpful when Pablo & Anthony go to Parliament House to talk about our parking area.  
2019/05/22 07:25:02
Falcon
Booked in at the Statesman, registered and paid.
Should do well in Show an Shine as have had boot lid painted professionally.
Gunna bring tyre blacka too. And the Victorian blokes taught me how to prepare the car for serious competition by also scraping the grasshopper guts off the number plate.
Should be a great few days. Looking forward to catching up with everyone again.
2019/05/22 09:18:45
rikkir
Falcon
Booked in at the Statesman, registered and paid.
Should do well in Show an Shine as have had boot lid painted professionally.
Gunna bring tyre blacka too. And the Victorian blokes taught me how to prepare the car for serious competition by also scraping the grasshopper guts off the number plate.
Should be a great few days. Looking forward to catching up with everyone again.


The grasshopper guts on my number plates are my only defense against speed cameras!
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