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SAUNSW Presents: Cardo's Bathurst GT-R Pilgrimage 2023


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***UPDATED***

CALLING ALL GTR, SKYLINE, AND STAGEA OWNERS! CARDO's ANNUAL GTR PILGRIMAGE IS BACK!!!

Not only is SAUNSW heading to Cardo's Bathurst Cruise again, but we're also sponsoring it this year! We won't reveal all of our secrets for this event, but make sure you save the date and bring your Skyline, GT-R and Stagea out for a great day!

So, the important details..

Date: Sunday 27th August 2023
Meet Location: STASH, 18-20 Mile End Road, Rouse Hill
Meet Time: Meet at 7:30am for a 8:30am departure
Destination: Mount Panorama, Bathurst
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/18+Mile+End+Rd,+Rouse+Hill+NSW+2155/mt+panorama/@-33.549065,149.9765542,10.1z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b129f9f6dae0c71:0x8a276bd90c1f1c1f!2m2!1d150.9282544!2d-33.6701989!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b11e60ac0c44a5f:0xe09137c65fd2dd11!2m2!1d149.5579335!2d-33.4393074!3e0?entry=ttu

Itinerary:

7.30am - Meet at STASH
To start the day off right, we'll be meeting at STASH for a Bacon & Egg Roll brekkie, which they've offered to host for us (Huge thank you to the STASH team - greatly appreciated!).

For those of you that are running corn juice (ie E85), there is a Freedom Fuels (ex-United) petrol station 10min up the road along Windsor Road. Anyone needing to fill up will have the chance to do so before we leave from STASH at 8.30am. We suggest you fill up your tank and jerry cans there before joining us at STASH.

8.15am - Cruise Briefing
As with all SAUNSW cruises, we'll hold our brief prior to departing from STASH. We'll hold this a touch earlier than usual so that it gives everyone enough time for everyone to finish brekkie, head to the bathroom, etc., before we make the 2.5hr trek to Mt Panorama!

8.30am - Departure
To make sure we maximise our time on the mount, we'll be leaving STASH at 8.30am SHARP! 

The route is fairly simple and straight-forward - we'll head from STASH to Windsor Road, where we'll turn RIGHT to head north. We'll be turning LEFT onto Hawkesbury Valley Way (at the McDonald's/ KFC) and continue through to Richmond where we'll zig-zap onto Bells Line of Road (LEFT on to E Market Street then RIGHT onto March Street).

March Street eventually turns into Bells Line of Road, which is what we'll stay on unit we reach Lithgow. In Lithgow, we'll then turn RIGHT on to the Great Western Highway, which will take us all the way to Bathurst!

11.00am - Arrival at Mt Panorama
The drive from Rouse Hill to the glorious Mt Panorama will take approx. 2.5hrs, so once we get to the mighty mount, we'll need to have a stretch and a break... This year, we've booked out Pit Lane again so we'll pull into the exit of Pit Lane at the track and park up all of our cars so we can have a stretch, chat and get some photos.

Toilets are available at the National Motor Racing Museum at the entry/roundabout at the track for those needing to use them.

11.30am - Cruise the Mount
After a nice 30min break and chin-wag, we'll have a quick brief in the pits before we all cruise the track together as a massive convoy heading clockwise around the track (as usual)! We'll fit in as many laps as possible within 30min so we can give all of our photographers as many opportunities as possible to snap up some wicked shots of all of our cars!

12.00pm - 30min Break
After our first cruise session, we'll take another 30min break in the pits so we can stretch our legs once more, as well as give our photographers a chance to set up in new locations around the track.. 

12.30pm - 2nd Cruise around the Mount
After our second break, we'll head back out on to the track for another few laps / 30min session around the mount. We'll likely run around the track in the opposite direction to the first cruise session, but will decide on the day, pending our photographers. 

1.00pm - Pit Stop 
After our second session out on the track, we'll stop into the pits once again and will hang out here for at least another hour. This will give everyone the chance to take a few solo laps around the track they choose, as well as an opportunity for everyone to get one final break before a long trek home. 

At this stage, the cruise will essentially be over, and everyone will be free to stay or head home as they choose. The SAUNSW team usually stays for a late lunch, which all are welcome to join!

This would be a great chance for anyone wanting to go to the National Motor Racing Museum to go and check out all of the motoring history they have on display!

2.00pm - Home or Late Lunch
For anyone wanting to stick around for a late lunch with the SAUNSW team, we'll be heading to The Oxford Bathurst (address: 170 William Street, Bathurst) for a decent feed before heading home.

There's no set time that we'll be heading home, so we'll be playing things by ear! We won't be making any bookings for lunch at this venue so for those wanting to join, it will be first come, first serve.


Now that you must be buzzing with excitement, definitely make sure you clear the calendar and join us for one of the best events in our yearly calendar!

Please be mindful that Mount Panorama usually has a police presence to ensure no silliness takes place. Please ensure you remain on your best behaviour and follow all road rules while at the Mount!

As always, we will have a lead and follow car so no one should get lost.

If you would like to attend or bring others along please put your name down and a +1 as numbers will be needed prior!

This is NOT a race and we will all be adhering to all road rules. Mount Panorama is made up of public roads, and will be treated as such for this event!

This is an official SAUNSW event and will be run under a Motorsports Australia permit.

One of the things that really sets our club apart is our commitment to being true enthusiasts. When on normal roads we strive to maintain good relations with the authorities as well as the public in general.

When attending one of SAUNSW events please try to:
• Be aware of surrounding environment and act accordingly.
• Drive courteously on the state’s roads as a true enthusiast should.
• Understand how important it is to maintain the good name of SAUNSW and thus, treat others accordingly.
• Any misbehaviour will not be tolerated and you will be asked to leave.

Thanks guys and hope to see you there!

SAUNSW Team

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Sounds like a good long cruise that would be an interest to me, if I'm free that Saturday there may be a Bogan Cruise Ship tagging along behind for the day

If you see this, sans blower hanging out the bonnet, say hi

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On 29/06/2023 at 4:54 PM, WAGON_BOY said:

Sammy what about Navara's or are they banned from the mountain like RX7's are?

Of course Navs are welcome! Lol! Why even ask...?? I might bring mine!?!?! :P

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On 29/06/2023 at 5:14 PM, The Bogan said:

Sounds like a good long cruise that would be an interest to me, if I'm free that Saturday there may be a Bogan Cruise Ship tagging along behind for the day

If you see this, sans blower hanging out the bonnet, say hi

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It's on the Sunday!!!!!

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***ANNOUNCEMENT***

Event details have been updated, gang! 

Make sure to re-check the details so you don't miss out!

Meet time and location have changed - Meet at 7.30am at STASH!!!!

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