By TANIA PHILLIPS
ONE of the best rallies ever!
That’s the way organiser Craig Williams has described the Veteran and Vintage Chevrolet Association of Australia’s 45th anniversary rally which finishes up on the Southern Granite belt today after six days of activities.
Mr Williams praised the people of the area and particularly Tracy Vellacott and her team at Warwick Tourism and Events for the success of the event which has seen 81 cars and more than 150 people head to the area for the rally – held every five years at venues around Australia.
He said the event has included vehicles and cars from Western Australia, South Australia, NSW, Queensland and Victoria.
“We could have gone anywhere in South East Queensland (for the event),” he said.
“We (the organising committee) came to Warwick and the Information Centre staff come out and just sold us on Warwick.
“Initially we were only coming for four days but we extended it to six. They told us and showed us everything you should see and do in the area.”
And he said the area had lived up to their expectations.
“This is one of the best if not the best rallies we have ever had,” Mr Williams said.
The week started with a meet and greet at the Art Gallery on Saturday, with a static display for the people of Warwick on Sunday. On Monday they went to Stanthorpe, Tuesday was rodeo day while Wednesday they took in the sites around Killarney and surrounding area. Today will see them take part in a steam train ride to Clifton before the final presentation at the RSL tonight.
