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Well the "elitists" and invited guests, had our annual 3 day event, taking us all over Victoria on the best twisty roads and mountains we could find.

Great variety of cars, great bunch of blokes, lots of laughs and some sensational roads and testing driving.

A few comments made over the radios that unfortunately I can't share with you due to political correctness....

Most of us done around 1200 to 1300 K for the weekend.

Weather was  HOT...DAMNED HOT.....

Harvs and JB in the non aircon cars did a great job considering the oppressive heat and were always up with the pack.

Unfortunately the Bush Fires caused us to do a re route on the Sunday, but it didn't make much difference, still had a grouse driving day. 

                                                                                  DAY ONE - FRIDAY 

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         The start for about half of us, BP Wellington Road....Friday                                                                                    

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Leave the BP and meet the rest of the crew at Launching place.    TMan, Steve, Doug and Chris

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Dave the Vet, closest, Scott and Higgo....

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Once the gang was all there, chit chats over it was time to start "4 peaks 2019"

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Familiar run from most of our Sunday SMT's.  First Stop

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Steve, John and Xavier.  

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AIR COOLED Twins..... JB and Harves    

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Higgos, Coxster, Johns 911and Dave the Vets Cayman

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Scotts, Harves, and JB's.

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Chris's GT4, Tmans993, Bafes Carrera, and Steve's GT3

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Tyre pressures were jumping up 6lb or more in the heat..

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Looks bad, but no cause for concern...all good.

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BAFE and JB

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Fastest car of the entire 3 days, being photobombed by Steve....

and before we knew it we were having tea and then de briefing at the Motel over a few cool refreshers.

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Most in bed at a reasonable time, however rumour is some needed quite a bit of liquid replenishment and stayed out a bit later....

END DAY ONE.........

 

 

stay tuned for day two of this epic adventure.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Awesome write-up, Niko.  Looking forward to the next installment.  Seriously though, best memories from the weekend were made by the good company.  Old friends and a newbie got on like life long mates.  👍👍👍

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4 PEAKS 2019.   DAY TWO

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Start of Day two.... (second shot John Orchard photo)

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A hearty Breakfast was had by all before the 8.00 am kick off

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First stop Morning tea Milawa.

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Back on the track and eventually ended up doing the obligatory BOGON VIEW group photos

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John Orchard photo above

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John Orchard Photo above

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Then back on the road again.....

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Falls Creek.....above...more roads and then up Mt Buffalo......below

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Then back down the mountain on to our accomodation and a well deserved cool refresher or two 

STAY TUNED FOR DAY THREE...

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1 hour ago, Port 911 said:

Looks like Victoria is the place to live if you want to get in on some great drives these days.  😎

Vic is king, especially when it comes to closed road events! 

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4 PEAKS 2019.   DAY 3.  FINAL DAY

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Clear of the Motel after the briefing and off to Mt Hotham

Obligatory photos......

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Then down from Mt Hotham checking out the fires nearby and on the road again, ending with lunch in Mansfield and then we all made our own way home from there.

Thanks everyone I'm already looking forward to next year.

For those wondering how you get onto this great junket...there are certain conditions that must be adhered to.

We have kept the limit of cars to 14...that's it...

Any more than that is a management problem and the runs become time consuming.

The deal is.... if you have been lucky enough to get on the run, you get first option for the following year(s).

If you can't do the following year for whatever reason, you lose your spot and  you drop off to the end of the line.

If you do come away with us, and decide to go home before the entire run, we have planned is completed, you are also out for the following year. 

We normally have a number of people that are interested in coming along, and if spots open up, to be fair to everyone, we offer it to those that haven't had the opportunity to come first.

You must do the entire three days.  Otherwise do not apply

Certain excuses may be acceptable...ie medical condition appears.

Vacancies for the run will only happen when someone drops out.

We will be looking at around the same time next year.

Keeping in mind there are others on the forum also doing similar runs.....

and you as an individual are also welcome to organise your own run and select your participants.

 

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40 minutes ago, Troubleshooter said:

Forget the photographers, kudos go to the expert parking director! #Porsche invasion :CoolDance:

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Shucks......what can I say....:Innocent:

(it was like trying to herd cats :rofl:)

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Love it.

Well done gents on what looks to be another successful event, nice blend of social, sight seeing and critically - amazing roads. Its opportunities like these that just make owning these cars all the more rewarding. Great stuff! 

 

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16 hours ago, hugh said:

Love it.

Well done gents on what looks to be another successful event, nice blend of social, sight seeing and critically - amazing roads. Its opportunities like these that just make owning these cars all the more rewarding. Great stuff! 

 

Have to say I have been inspired and have started the preliminary research into another weekender up this way. Leaving from the Newcastle area heading North West, 2 nights and 3 day of fun and frivolity. Thanks again guys.     Oh yes and some great driving. 

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Congratulations Niko and group. An amazing run and great photos.  You are certainly spoiled for great roads in Vic.  Great to see these cars being used for what they were designed to do!

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4 hours ago, Port 911 said:

Have to say I have been inspired and have started the preliminary research into another weekender up this way. Leaving from the Newcastle area heading North West, 2 nights and 3 day of fun and frivolity. Thanks again guys.     Oh yes and some great driving. 

Mark me down that Rickie!  Let's discuss on Saturday.

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2 hours ago, Peter M said:

Mark me down that Rickie!  Let's discuss on Saturday.

Already sent some maps to Tiggy for discussion for Saturday, looking forward to catching up 

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How I miss doing these trips with you guy's !

So I did my trip to do the Hill Climb competition at Bathurst (see report - 2020 Bathurst 12hrs), then did a weeks fishing with a mate and on the way back via the Monaro Hwy had a track day cancelled at East Sale because the RAAF base was being used by the Fire bombing aircraft.

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