ALPINE RALLY [AUSTRALIA]
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1921 - ALPINE 1000 MILE TRIAL
The Alpine Rally at it is known now was first run in 1921, as the Alpine 1000 Mile Trial, It is believed to be the longest running car trial event in Australia and one of the longest running events in the world.
The inaugural event was conceived by the Royal Automobile Club of Australia, that first race involved twenty eight drivers covering the one thousand miles in seven days over rugged mountain roads, testing the limits of man and machine.
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1926 - ALPINE 1000 MILE TRIAL
In 1926 the Victorian Light Car Club (later to become the Light Car Club of Australia) took over the event
The event became for more competitive in nature at this point, while still utilizing the same landmarks of Omeo and Mount Hotham as the original course.
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2001 - ALPINE RALLY
The Historic Rally Association reinvigorated the Alpine in 2001, and moved it to its new home in East Gippsland in 2003.
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1973 - ALPINE RALLY
Australian Rally History Pre 1990 facebook Pictorial feature
1973 - The Bond / Shepheard Holden Dealer Team GTR-XU1 Torana that suffered with a driveline problem. Photographer: Rod Steffanoni collection.
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1973 - The Chivas / Prendergast Lancer GSR that finished second in the 1973 event. Photographer: Rod Steffanoni collection.
1973 - Peter Lang / Warwick Smith Holden Dealer Team GTR-XU1 Torana finished third in the Alpine Rally but won this leg of the Australian Rally Championship. They also took out the series win for the Australian Rally Championship. Photographer: Rod Steffanoni collection.
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1977 - ALPINE RALLY
Australian Rally History Pre 1990 facebook Pictorial feature
