Falcon GT Nationals 2009

bushranger · 01-07-2007, 09:15 PM

The Falcon GT Club of SA is proud to announce we will be hosting the Falcon GT Nationals in 2009 here in Adelaide. We have created a stand alone web site at www.falcongtnationals2009.com.au for the sole purpose of promoting this event. We hope it will be the best one ever and are pulling out all stops to make it so. Please visit our website to keep in touch with what is happening, entry forms etc etc before the event.

KBBossedXR · 02-07-2007, 03:26 PM

I wasnt planning in restoring my GT by then, but a GT Nationals in our own State thats not a bad incentive to aim for (not to win).
Have we held the Nationals before? if so when was it?.

SpoolMan · 02-07-2007, 03:38 PM

Good news for Adelaide, which track is the meet going to be held at?

bbcoupe · 03-07-2007, 12:25 PM

G'day to all interested in the 13th Falcon GT Nationals coming to Adelaide over Easter 10-13 April 2009,celebrating the 40th anniversary of the first Falcon GTHO. This event is hosted every 2 years by a different state with the most recent being held by the Western Australian club in Perth last Easter (www.gtnationals.asn.au).

This event will be 10 years since Adelaide hosted its first Falcon GT Nationals in 1999.

The event planning is progressing very well, accomodation, dinner venue and show'n'shine venues all booked and are located in the city centre. The City of Adelaide is a 1 mile square and surrounded by parklands.

Cruising, motorsport day and recreational activities are still in the think tank and any suggestions would be considered.

This event is open to all Falcon GT's, any model XR to BF, unrestored, restored, modified, historic race cars, every day drivers, concourse, old barn finds, if it was made as a Falcon GT bring it along.

GTP-RPD · 04-07-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bbcoupe

G'day to all interested in the 13th Falcon GT Nationals coming to Adelaide over Easter 10-13 April 2009,celebrating the 40th anniversary of the first Falcon GTHO. This event is hosted every 2 years by a different state with the most recent being held by the Western Australian club in Perth last Easter (www.gtnationals.asn.au).

This event will be 10 years since Adelaide hosted its first Falcon GT Nationals in 1999.

The event planning is progressing very well, accomodation, dinner venue and show'n'shine venues all booked and are located in the city centre. The City of Adelaide is a 1 mile square and surrounded by parklands.

Cruising, motorsport day and recreational activities are still in the think tank and any suggestions would be considered.

This event is open to all Falcon GT's, any model XR to BF, unrestored, restored, modified, historic race cars, every day drivers, concourse, old barn finds, if it was made as a Falcon GT bring it along.

what about GT models after BF?.
New one due out next year

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bbcoupe · 04-07-2007, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP-RPD

what about GT models after BF?.
New one due out next year

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If its a Falcon GT made by Ford it can come along.
Have you already got your order in for one?
Do you have inside info on what it is going to be?
Sorry no HSV's even if they have "HO" on the plates!!

GTP-RPD · 04-07-2007, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bbcoupe

If its a Falcon GT made by Ford it can come along.
Have you already got your order in for one?
Do you have inside info on what it is going to be?
Sorry no HSV's even if they have "HO" on the plates!!

its only missing a constenant in GTO you know the "H" :eclipsee_

it was a momentary lapse in concentration.

i forgot to be a stickler for the small details

fr2244 · 23-07-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bbcoupe

G'day to all interested in the 13th Falcon GT Nationals coming to Adelaide over Easter 10-13 April 2009,celebrating the 40th anniversary of the first Falcon GTHO. This event is hosted every 2 years by a different state with the most recent being held by the Western Australian club in Perth last Easter (www.gtnationals.asn.au).

This event will be 10 years since Adelaide hosted its first Falcon GT Nationals in 1999.

The event planning is progressing very well, accomodation, dinner venue and show'n'shine venues all booked and are located in the city centre. The City of Adelaide is a 1 mile square and surrounded by parklands.

Cruising, motorsport day and recreational activities are still in the think tank and any suggestions would be considered.

This event is open to all Falcon GT's, any model XR to BF, unrestored, restored, modified, historic race cars, every day drivers, concourse, old barn finds, if it was made as a Falcon GT bring it along.

what about if it was made as a Fairmont GT . there are plenty of them around now all over the country .

bbcoupe · 24-07-2007, 11:00 AM

South African Fairmont GT's are welcome and now have there own class if enough are entered.

boxy351 · 10-09-2007, 11:27 PM

Hi There,

I have been asked to head over to Adelaide for National meeting as a Rep for the Fairmont GT at the Nationals.
We are hoping to have at least 30-40 GT's in Adelaide but there is alot still to be discussed.
We only had 4 cars at the last Nats with then all being from WA but alot are finishing there rebuilds & our Eastern State brothers should make the journey to fly the flag for Adelaide.
Were a pretty passionate group of enthusiest.
We look forward to catch up with you ALL.

Regards
Boxy
Site Admin
www.fairmontgt.com

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South African Fairmont GT's are welcome and now have there own class if enough are entered.

4Vman · 11-09-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bbcoupe

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This event is open to all Falcon GT's, any model XR to BF, unrestored, restored, modified, historic race cars, every day drivers, concourse, old barn finds, if it was made as a Falcon GT bring it along.

Will the nationals this year be open to ALL GT owners or just affiliated club members?

XWildGT · 11-09-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

Will the nationals this year be open to ALL GT owners or just affiliated club members?

hope so cos i will bring my xw gt (candy) will be on the road by then

4Vman · 11-09-2007, 07:02 PM

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hope so cos i will bring my xw gt (candy) will be on the road by then

The reason i ask is the GT Nationals are normaly a closed event only open to members of GT Clubs only, so they're really the "GT Clubs" Nationals.

KBBossedXR · 03-07-2007, 11:41 AM

I thought of this for the keen people that dont mind taking there GT's on a trip.
Whyalla is 400km from Adelaide.
1)let loose on the 1/8th mile in Whyalla.
2)a cruise through the Flinders/Clare valley.
3)a day at Mallala.
4)a show a shine in the city.
Just a few ideas to pass on to anyone that might be interested.
Cheers

Cameron.

bbcoupe · 03-07-2007, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by stroked67

I thought of this for the keen people that dont mind taking there GT's on a trip.
Whyalla is 400km from Adelaide.
1)let loose on the 1/8th mile in Whyalla.
2)a cruise through the Flinders/Clare valley.
3)a day at Mallala.
4)a show a shine in the city.
Just a few ideas to pass on to anyone that might be interested.
Cheers

Cameron.

Thanks Cameron,
1)Whyalla might be to much to fit into a four day event, (but we do have 5-6 guys coming up to do the 1/8 mile later this year).
2)The Barrossa or Mclaren Vale have been suggested(close to Adeliade).
3)Mallala and A.I.R are definitley on the drawing board.
4)Show'n'shine planning for in the city confirmed.

Keeping close to the city for most activities as half the entrants will have already travelled 800 to 2500km to get to the event.

crochunter · 03-07-2007, 07:48 PM

Is everyone going to be camping at the Adelaide International raceway.

crochunter · 03-07-2007, 07:51 PM

A cruise to Victor harbour would be nice.

xbgt73 · 29-07-2007, 07:56 AM

As the EB GT will be over 15 years old in 2009, what classes will you have for them?

I will be bringing 2 cars from Melbourne

bbcoupe · 29-07-2007, 09:26 PM

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As the EB GT will be over 15 years old in 2009, what classes will you have for them?

I will be bringing 2 cars from Melbourne

Up until now the EB, EL, BA, BF have been together in the new era class, but as the EB is getting along in age this subject will be up for discussion at the National Delegates conference next March. Good point, keep your suggestions coming.

Will be great to see your 2 cars in '09!

crochunter · 29-07-2007, 07:35 PM

Is there going to be a Composite Class.

bbcoupe · 29-07-2007, 09:27 PM

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Is there going to be a Composite Class.

What do you mean by "Composite Class"?

GTPete · 29-07-2007, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bbcoupe

What do you mean by "Composite Class"?

Associate Class?

bbcoupe · 30-07-2007, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GTPete

Associate Class?

Yes there is a an associate class!

1970galaxie · 19-09-2007, 10:30 PM

I think the point is being missed here.
The GT Nationals is the national concourse for the Falcon GT Clubs around Australia.
That's what it has always been about.
And if non club owners are so keen to join in, then why don't they then join a club, and they will be most welcome to participate.

4Vman · 20-09-2007, 07:56 AM

Yes that's the way its been done for years.. however more than ever Factory Musclecars are soaring in popularity yet GT Club memberships are on the decline.. ?
For what ever reason more and more people dont want to join a club or more alarmingly don't want to stay a member of a club, yet more and more Cars are coming out of sheds and barns that havent been seen in 20 years, maybe its time to change the rules.... If clubs are looking for new membership maybe an open Nationals event would be a great place to promote yourself?

smciner1 · 20-09-2007, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

Yes that's the way its been done for years.. however more than ever Factory Musclecars are soaring in popularity yet GT Club memberships are on the decline.. ?
For what ever reason more and more people dont want to join a club or more alarmingly don't want to stay a member of a club, yet more and more Cars are coming out of sheds and barns that havent been seen in 20 years, maybe its time to change the rules.... If clubs are looking for new membership maybe an open Nationals event would be a great place to promote yourself?

I do believe that started at the 2005 Ballarat Nationals. Members of the Public could Enter if they joined a Participating Club at the Natioanls. I think the Falcon GT Club of Australia picked up a few Members from tehre.

galaxy xr8 · 23-09-2007, 04:36 PM

If club membership's are on the decline and certain club's are looking to introduce themselves and get more member's and get their number's on the incline, maybe they should look at the reason why their memnbership's are on the decline.

crochunter · 21-12-2007, 05:56 PM

This is shaping up to be a huge event.

conordec · 24-12-2007, 03:22 PM

there are other reasons why some aren't members.

i for one are not, but i live/work overseas and my car stays in the shed in australia ;)

i wasn't impressed having to become a member just to park my car on the oval at ballarat, when they let others who were not members park around the oval!!

but each to their own.

i guess i would join a club if i was in an area where there were alot of other cars/members though, i have met a heap of great people through the gt scene.

would love to be at adelaide, but not sure if i'll be able to get the time.

bcr2734 · 28-12-2007, 04:46 PM

with t series cars being able to be at the last nationals. Will this continue or was it a one off to get the numbers up for the show.

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