We're on the calendar . and ready to do it in the dirt !!



The Southern Cross Rally returns to Port Macquarie on July 1 - 3, 2005



In response to our update, we have received a few questions and assuming there
are others with similar queries, here are some clarifications and further
information. We'd be very pleased to get more queries fired at us - that way we
find out what you want to know.

Also, we would appreciate any stories from your recollections about your days at
"the 'Cross" (that are suitable to distribute in printed form).

Dave Hill has been in touch; he is looking to extend his slide collection
featuring the days of the 'Cross and other rallies of that era. Those of you
who have bundles of slides taken at rallies in the sixties and seventies, stored
'somewhere' and currently doing nothing much, can contact us or Dave, if you
know him personally. We are looking also for suitable venues to have a slide
night. Slides of S-L-I-D-E-S!! Way to go! (That's real 70's stuff.)

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The categories of vehicles that will be eligible to compete in the 2005 Southern
Cross Rally have been extended, and now include:

- The 'Eligible Vehicles' listed in the 2004 Southern Cross Rally supplementary
regulations. (Anyone requiring this list can contact us; our email address is
thecross@... )

- Certification for FIA Historic Vehicles and 'replica' vehicles as amended by
the FIA in 2004 will be recognised.

- In accordance with the 2005 CAMS Manual of Motor Sport, the following also
will apply:

- The 'Historic Rally Cars' Categories as amended, and bulletins
up to 1/2/2005;

- The addition of the 'Classic Rally Cars' as prescribed, and
bulletins to 1/2/2005;

- Production Rally Cars extended to include 2WD, non-turbo
vehicles to 31/12/1985;

- Current production (Group N) two-wheel drive non-turbo
vehicles eligible to enter.



The age categories shall be increased to accommodate the later model vehicles:

- Early Southern Cross Rally era......Vehicle models in production up to
31/12/1971;

- Mid to late Southern Cross Rally era.....Production models from 1/1/1972 to
31/12/1980;

- Post Southern Cross Rally era....Production models from 1/1/1981 to
31/12/1985;

- 'Moderns'.............Group N non-turbo 2WD models.



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With the 'Early Bird' concession, the 'long' course entry will reduce from $1100
to $990 [with two service vehicle registrations still included].

For the individually selected heats, the entry fee will reduce from $300 per
heat down to $275 per heat for the 'Early Birds".

Special rates will be negotiated also with those who 'do some official work'
when they are not competing.

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Contact us for a copy of the proposed competition schedule of the 2005 Southern
Cross Rally. This can be transmitted as a 'pdf' or 'jpg' file. Let us know
which file type you prefer.



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The Southern Cross Rally will be route-charted, with tulip diagrams and written
instructions included.

Mapped references and details showing the route for the section/s will be
included in the Road Book/s; however navigation will not be required in order to
follow the correct route.

The course for the Southern Cross Rally is very compact. Competitors and/or
their support crews will be severely penalised if they deviate from their
prescribed route/s. This will be regarded as negligence and pose danger for our
road crew officials who will be travelling on roads other than those in the Road
Book.

With our style of charted instructions, we leave the reading of the general
attitudes of the road to the crew on board each vehicle. There will not be a
continuous series of 'Road goes left' and 'Road goes right' instructions.

On the other hand, take note of everything mentioned on the chart.

If the tulip diagram shows a curve sweeping left and the instruction reads 'Road
goes left. Do not cut', it will be there for a reason!



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Included below is an application form for your registration on the 2005 Southern
Cross Rally Mailing List.

The form can be used also to advise us of your level of interest regarding the
'Cross in 2005. For those registering as Entrants and/or Competitors with the
view to entering the 2005 Southern Cross Rally, the Mailing List registration
fee of $55-00 (GST inc.) will be credited to your entry in the event.

Also, it would assist if those who forwarded an expression of interest during
the past couple of years could send or email an update of their contact details
so we can refresh our records.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to seeing you at Port Macquarie,
for the return of the Southern Cross Rally from Friday, July 1 through to
Sunday, July 3, 2005.



Do it in the dirt!

Dan and Rosie White

Southern Cross Rally

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Please forward your application slip and registration payment as required * to:

Southern Cross Rally

PO Box 5626

Port Macquarie NSW 2444



NOTE: To register your interest on the 2005 Southern Cross Rally
Mailing List as an Entrant and /or Competitor, please include payment of $55-00
(incl. GST) with the registration slip below.



Cheques/postal notes are to be made payable to "Southern Cross Rally".



Electronic funds transfer facilities are available. For bank account
particulars, contact the Southern Cross Rally Office on (02) 6581 4595, or
mobile 0414 747 867



For your information, our email address is thecross@...



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