Spotted on Men and motors(atten ee-427)
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Whist watching men and motors (early evening edition) I spotted one of Emotional Engineerings black Monaro's on the program Cannonball 8000 run to Rome,could not see if Alen was driving. The trip looked a real hoon. It took about 3days to get to Rome with stops at the Nurembougring for a lap, on the way, and stops for close scrutiny by the Police, everyone seemed to pass ok,looked very well organised and great fun.
www.cannonball8000.com
entry is circa £2500 per person which includes hotel & food but not petrol, booze & bail money!
Who's up for it???
entry is circa £2500 per person which includes hotel & food but not petrol, booze & bail money!
Who's up for it???
I saw the same program. It seemed to feature the Monaro quite a bit. Car No.48 " Dangerous Brothers " was driven by John Brodie & James Gaskin. and finished 36 out of 118 entrants. I'm not sure if it was the EE Monaro or whether it was the sponsorship on the rear bumper.
I did the 2004 Staples-to-Naples run and enjoyed every minute of it. A far cheaper experience IMHO. We're hoping to do the Mongol Rally this year (work permitting), and perhaps the Australian Outback Odyssey after that.
I did the 2004 Staples-to-Naples run and enjoyed every minute of it. A far cheaper experience IMHO. We're hoping to do the Mongol Rally this year (work permitting), and perhaps the Australian Outback Odyssey after that.
Hey raggy, I like your line of thinking.
Should attract a little less "attention" than the offical mob, cost less and we can set the course.
I think the octoberfest is in September isnt it?
This will require planning to organise accomodation asap, as I belive the fest is booked out pretty much a year in advance. I guess we could stay nearby then take a bus.. probably sensible anyway. The rest of the stop points should be fine if we start organising now. Nurbergring etc.
Im keen to lend a hand with the organisation.
Should attract a little less "attention" than the offical mob, cost less and we can set the course.
I think the octoberfest is in September isnt it?
This will require planning to organise accomodation asap, as I belive the fest is booked out pretty much a year in advance. I guess we could stay nearby then take a bus.. probably sensible anyway. The rest of the stop points should be fine if we start organising now. Nurbergring etc.
Im keen to lend a hand with the organisation.
Yeah, definitely... I know of a hotel which is near Passing, so not terribly close, BUT it is close to the train.
The hotel is probably about a 3 star, but it is pretty good as it has parking out the front. I don't have any photos of it, but it is called Hotel Peter. Think it was about 30 Euro a night. Or could camp out where all the Contiki people go. Did that last year, and well, was pretty miserable, as it was pretty cold.
Definitely lots to see around that part of the world, that is for sure. Absolutely love it there. Might put together a rough plan and go from there. Hopefully will be here then, as visa expires in March.
I am not really a "guided" tour type of person. Rather go there and find out things for myself. After all, that is half the adventure..
There are a heap of really intersting places to visit there, and am supprised every time I go there, as find a whole lot of new things. Austria would have to be the pick, closely followed by Switzerland (especially Launterbrunnen).
Know of quiet a few reasonable hotels along the way.
>> Edited by raggyman on Thursday 29th December 11:22
The hotel is probably about a 3 star, but it is pretty good as it has parking out the front. I don't have any photos of it, but it is called Hotel Peter. Think it was about 30 Euro a night. Or could camp out where all the Contiki people go. Did that last year, and well, was pretty miserable, as it was pretty cold.
Definitely lots to see around that part of the world, that is for sure. Absolutely love it there. Might put together a rough plan and go from there. Hopefully will be here then, as visa expires in March.
I am not really a "guided" tour type of person. Rather go there and find out things for myself. After all, that is half the adventure..
There are a heap of really intersting places to visit there, and am supprised every time I go there, as find a whole lot of new things. Austria would have to be the pick, closely followed by Switzerland (especially Launterbrunnen). Know of quiet a few reasonable hotels along the way.
>> Edited by raggyman on Thursday 29th December 11:22
Definitely... think the way it should go as well, is that at the end of the european tour, is oktoberfest.. I would say, 3 days at oktoberfest towards the beginning. Towards the end it is absolutely crowded. Can talk to one of the guys over there I know to book us a table... insider knowledge.
Aussie rules grand final can also be sorted out over there as well. Know a couple of blokes who are part of the Munich AFL club.
Oktoberfest can take a toll on even us seasoned drinkers.
I would say, 3 days at oktoberfest towards the beginning. Towards the end it is absolutely crowded. Can talk to one of the guys over there I know to book us a table... insider knowledge. Aussie rules grand final can also be sorted out over there as well. Know a couple of blokes who are part of the Munich AFL club.
Oktoberfest can take a toll on even us seasoned drinkers.
What do people think of the "Eurohoon" promoted through piston heads?
[url]www.eurohoon.co.uk|www.eurohoon.co.uk[/url]
Seems a good laugh but a bit on the expensive side.
I am getting myself a 04 CV8 Feb / March time and the Minihoon looked like a nice way to pop the Monaros european cherry!
Anyone been/going?
Regards,
Richard.
[url]www.eurohoon.co.uk|www.eurohoon.co.uk[/url]
Seems a good laugh but a bit on the expensive side.
I am getting myself a 04 CV8 Feb / March time and the Minihoon looked like a nice way to pop the Monaros european cherry!
Anyone been/going?
Regards,
Richard.
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