R32 Gt-r 21st Birthday Cruise

[GTR-N1]

"The GT-R had been conceived with one goal in mind: to win in Group A motor racing and put Nissan at the top of the pile occupied by race cars like the Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth, BMW M3, and the big Aussie bruiser, the Holden Commodore…" [Andy Butler]

This is an official SAU event, to commemorate the 21^st birthday of the R32 Skyline GT-R, with all SAUers welcome. Starting at Tench Reserve on the Nepean River, we will drive through the Blue Mountains National Park via Richmond, Bell, and Mount Victoria, ending up at the Edge Cinemas at Katoomba, where we have arranged a special, private screening of the highlights of the 1992 Tooheys Bathurst 1000, an unforgettable race which helped cement the R32 GT-R in Australian motorsport history.

Event Date: Sunday, 10^th October, 2010 (10/10/10); 9.00 AM

Please note this event will go ahead rain or shine.

Cost: Cinema tickets are $15.00 per person, first come; first served. Maximum 10 tickets per person. Limit of 365 tickets available. If all tickets are sold out, you are more than welcome to join us for the cruise from Penrith to Katoomba via Bell.

Your $15 ticket includes cinema admission and a $1.50 donation to the Children's Hospital @ Westmead.

Driving Details:

Under SAU guidelines, it is absolutely essential that all drivers observe the road rules.

Here is the route map:

GoogleMaps: http://tiny.cc/06hc5

9.00 am: Meet at Tench Avenue / Tench Reserve car park (near The Coffee Club), at Penrith. Easiest access is via the M4; take Mulgoa Rd exit, then turn left onto Jamison Rd heading towards the Nepean River.

Try and come early and have brekky @ The Coffee Club, which opens at 7.00 am.

10.00 am: Depart in three groups after drivers' talk at around 9.45 am;

All R32 Skylines in group 1,

All R33 Skylines in group 2, and

All other cars (e.g. R34s, R35s etc) in group 3.

Approx 12.00 pm onwards:

Arrive at the Edge Cinema, Katoomba.

Entrance to the cinema is via a special off-ramp from the Great Western Highway (fine for cars with low ground clearance)

R32s will park in the upper car park directly opposite cinema entry doors.

R33s will park in remaining upper level spaces

R34s and other cars will park in the lower level (undercover) car park.

While you wait for the others to arrive, and before the session begins:

Our sponsors for the day, Just Jap of Kirawee will have plenty of goodies on display at their stall and Top Secret Imports of Blacktown will also be present with their car display.

A professional photographer from Performance Imports, and a camerman from Motive DVD will be covering the event. Look out for a feature in their upcoming magazines and DVDs.

SAU merchandise will be available too, e.g. caps, T-shirts, pit shirts, lanyards etc.

If enough people are interested, a hot/cold buffet can be arranged at The Edge. Otherwise light snacks are available.

1.30 pm SHARP:

Film begins: A special GT-R feature produced by Motive DVD, followed by the main attraction; highlights of the 1992 Tooheys Bathurst 1000.

Approximate length of entire feature: 2 ¼ hours

3.45 pm (approx):

Event ends. Exit to the cinema complex is via Civic Pl, which leads to the Great Western Highway (cannot exit the way we came in).

Payment:

Please send an email to [email protected] with your name, VISA or MasterCard details (card number, expiry and name on card), a contact number, and a delivery address for your allocated tickets and receipt to be posted via mail. Credit card details will be manually processed with safety. Tickets are transferable but not refundable. Bring your tickets for admission and door prizes! Tickets cannot be issued prior to payment being received. Tickets are on sale as of Saturday the 12^th of June.

Other Notes:

If you want anything brought up from Just Jap or Top Secret Imports, call them beforehand and they will try to oblige. Say hello to our sponsors as they've donated more than $1,000 to the Children's Hospital already as sponsors of this 21^st birthday of the R32 GT-R.

Special thanks go to Chevron / Channel Seven for their permission to publicly screen the highlights of the '92 Bathurst 1000, and to Motive DVD for permission to screen our special feature.

If you're not already a member of SAU, speak to one of our organisers who can help sign you up on the day.

We organisers from SAU look forward to seeing you there. And so too our sponsors.

[CeJay]

pencilled this in. One quick question, not that I'm too stressed about it though. I take it we cant pay with bank deposit? Just card etc?

edit: oops didn't check this was in the victorian forum lol

[Charles89]

I reckon it would be an awesome cruise, but it will take me 900km before I'll even get to the meeting point lol :S

[MUZT3K]

sounds really good, if i have my license by then i might book the weekend somewhere close by and come along for the cruise

[JamesK]

I reckon it would be an awesome cruise, but it will take me 900km before I'll even get to the meeting point lol :S

Lol +1 Why is this in the Victorian events if its all the way up in NSW?

[GTR-N1]

^^^ We had interstate SAUers come along to the 10th ANNIV of the R34 GT-R last year (that we organised too).

Besides, we felt that it was an insult to not invite everybody.

It's a party and SAUers, get first bite - as they should!

Terry Ashwood - from Grp A fame, and current owner of previous Fred Gibson R32 GT-Rs has been willing to sign Award Certificates;

just as Mark Skaife signed the ones last year re: R34s. As you probably know, M.S. is a Victorian.

[Humbla]

Hiya Terry,pmd you,oh and just one ticket please.My hubby will prob be away working.

[I LOVE GATE]

i dont know how my car will like the long drive to the meet point lol.. sounds great and would love to go but i think ill have to sleep on it for a while

[Hiroshima Screamer]

count me in

[MRSAMO]

Well here's one Victorian who will be there and in the thick of things since I've moved here and brought my own R32 GTR. Have done the run and it is better than any that I've tried at Dandy Mt or whatever. The GOR is however one of the best cruise due to the sight of the sea and coast. This one though is like one huge backroads of chicanes, twists and nurburgring-type passes and humps! Tougher than GOR (if you go harder) and more rewarding IMO. You need to stay awake!

Its in October and the weather is better. Plenty of time to think about it and consider several other things you could do in Sydney as well. We're getting a few people from S.A. which is awesome and we'll do our best to show our hospitality. I think if there's enough Vics coming we may even do the Sydney harbour run, or bondi beach, or cronulla, or taronga zoo or...

[scarface_au]

I'm from Victoria but I'm very interested. I'll have to think about it though, not sure what I'll be doing in four month's time.

[MRSAMO]

GTR R32? Do it!!

[DNGRUS]

This sounds like such a great cruise! Wish it was in vic though

[I LOVE GATE]

if all goes well by october ill have to be there... my baby needs a bday party and some cake lol

[GTR-N1]

We're really looking forward to having you here as well as the guys from ACT, QLD & SA (who are already "IN" & paid for cinema tix)

"GTRKat" from ACT has details of the place to stay in Penrith that has a "secured compound" for your cars. Car wash facility too.

It has now been announced by one of the organisers that "Prizes" will be awarded for R32 categories.

Another organiser will soon announce the availability to professionally photoshoot your car on the day. If you're interested, please have your thumb on the NSW Events section and book your 15min slot.

[MRSAMO]

Hey guys,

Here are the pictures of "The Edge" itself (see attachments). After going through the route of the cruise, this is the kind of comfort and style I look forward to after a long and hard drive :-) And you can bet I'll be pigging out at the kiosk lol

[GTR-N1]

FYI, payments have been received from the following Postcodes for Cinema Tickets, in reverse order (ie from most recent to first)...

3132, 2128, 2173, 2615, 2755, 2747, 2750, 2755, 2166, 2163, 2750, 2044, 2567, 2560, 2227, 2541, 2615, 2557, 2527, 2777, 2206, 2127, 2914, 2795, 2785, 2113, 4210, 2615, 2203, 2795, 2166, 2095, 5013, 2138, 2232, 2148.

Most of the above have bought 2, 4 or 6 at a time.

We now have more than 2x visitors from each of Country NSW, VIC, ACT, SA, QLD

Those coming from VIC might wish to contact GTRKat by PM for details on where to stay close by the starting point and also has a securely locked compound for our precious cars. You might also discuss joining the ACT convoy. (Those so far, from SA, are going up on their own).

We organisers will thank that establishment at the wrapup. We're so pleased some Victorians are coming!

Most States/Territories are now represented ! ! !

We're proud that on behalf of the R32 GT-R...

This Event has now gone National ! ! !

[Jezza-gtR]

Me and the GF will be comming from Vic.

[scarface_au]

Me and the GF will be comming from Vic.

Hey, you're near me! I'm gonna get my ticket as soon as I've got the cash

[GTR-N1]

Hey, you're near me! I'm gonna get my ticket as soon as I've got the cash

2x R32s from VIC? We'll be so chuffed!