The Donald 5OO will be held on the 2nd and 3rd of April
(Easter) in 2010. The event will be the Victorian 2010 Championship and race vehicles from all over Australia will be welcomed. The race was held last year in a reduced format to keep the track licensed under Cams insurances so that we could keep the event status current. This year the event will feature a short course section which will be run on the Saturday and will allow the cars to do five laps of 40klms enabling the spectators to have a continuance of cars for the afternoon, especially along the favorite rail line section. This proved very popular with people this year and the drivers were equally happy with the format. Sunday will see the second section of 200klms in the morning and then a hot lap of 100klms in the afternoon. ORRA will give the relevant start times so as all the townsfolk and racers families can be aware when and where the vehicles will race.
Friday night will be when spectators can meet and have a good look at the race cars. It is anticipated that there will be model racecars on a specially built track which will race over the weekend. Entertainment such as fireworks, laser show and rides are also going to be another feature. The club hopes to provide a promotional ride with an Australian champion driver to a lucky raffle winner who we hope will be a local. If you require information re family accommodation (renting a home), fuel, motels or other requirements, drop an email to owee211@gmail.com for more info.
There will be a lot more for everyone to enjoy as we get closer but for now, pencil in The Donald 500 as your family Easter event and our new club Off-road Racing Australia Inc will guarantee you a great long weekend.
dam i wish i would have my car up and running in time for this event as its sound great!!! If you know of any one looking for a Nav for it let me know as would be happy to pay my way just to go..
Cheers
P.s anyone wanting a nav please PM me or drop me a line on 0438555647
With 4 rounds in the Victorian Off Road Championship and 8 rounds in the NSW Off Road Championship there will be plenty of great state racing this year, Good luck to the organisers of the Donald 500, with the first state Championship event of 2010. And best of luck to all competitors in 2010.
hi just want to confirm date for this race is it 2 & 3 april or 24 & 25 april . as noted on the cams race calender. I want to come and have a look sounds like a great event.....
-- Edited by tom on Sunday 7th of February 2010 08:18:50 AM
hi just wondering if there is any track camping for non competiers?? if not were would the best place be?? and can all veiwing areas around track be got to by 2wd car ie:falcon??
-- Edited by tom on Tuesday 23rd of March 2010 07:22:05 PM
Tom, As far as I am aware there is no track camping, last time I went there was a good caravan park opposite the start line/oval, with camping and powered sites. Also camping at showground, but if you have a family, the small cost at the caravan park would be more suitable. I assume it would be filling quickly though. Most of the main spectator areas are beside bitumin roads, and there is some good spectating points! Steve
as its sound great!!! If you know of any one looking for a Nav for it let me know as would be happy to pay my way just to go.. 
. as noted on the cams race calender. I want to come and have a look sounds like a great event..... 
