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SUBINATS MAKES
THE MOVE TO
PHILLIP ISLAND
SubiNats, Australia’s largest national gathering of Subarus,
has confirmed its shift from Wakefield Park to Phillip Island
for 2016.
Rising in popularity since its inception in 2014, the multi-club
event was designed to celebrate all things Subaru Showcasing
the finest examples of Subarus in the National show and shine
as well as the determining the fastest Subarus in Australia in
the multi-club sprint event.
The event is hosted by the Impreza WRX Club of Victoria, with
competitors from all over Australia representing their state club.
Vehicles participating vary from everyday runabout cars, right
through to dedicated time attack race cars.
“We are thrilled to be hosting this year’s event at a premier
circuit like Phillip Island,” Kurt Miglas, The Impreza WRX Club
of Victoria’s Motorsport Director, said.
“One of the biggest positives from the move we have seen is
the interest from more states clubs, and what we expect to be
a much broader representation of various clubs competing this
year.”
As the events first year in Victoria, Kurt commented, “The event
founders, The Impreza WRX Club of NSW, have done a great
work in building a fantastic event platform for other clubs to
host in their state as the event moves around Australia.”
The Ramada Resort at Phillip Island has also thrown its support
behind the event, with SubiNats competitors & spectators
eligible for a 10% discount on accommodation when booking
online.
The 2016 edition of the SubiNats will officially take place on
Sunday July 3, with social activities around the island and
practice sessions (hosted by AROCA) on Saturday July 2.
For further updates and information on the 2016 edition
of SubiNats, follow the event on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Subinats.Aus/
ARRON WINDUS
RALLIES IN
BRITAIN
After initially missing out on a drive at the Vauxhall
Motorsport Junior Rally Team, disappointment swiftly
turned to elation for 19-year-old Victorian Arron Windus
after the team elected to expand their two car team to three.
Windus was one of seven international rally drivers selected by
Vauxhall to test their Adam R2 rally car, with the prospect of a
drive in the 2016 MSA British Rally Championship.
Swedish driver Mattia Adielsson and Irishman Robert Duggan
received the call up to fill the two promised seats, however
Vauxhall were so impressed with Windus’ performance during
the test they opted to run a third car.
“This is an incredible opportunity, just to have even been
selected was a dream come true. I have the honour to work with
the best team in the business and of course my team mates
Mattias Adielsson and Robert Duggan,” Windus said.
Windus’ co-driver will be the highly experienced Australian
Rhianon Gelsominono, who is the sister of Australian rally driver
Brendan Reeves.
“I have known Arron since he was a young kid and this is a
great opportunity for us both,” said Gelsominono said.
“Looking forward to round one the Mid Wales Stages in March!”
Windus was also quick to point out the massive amount of
support he’s received from Australia bin his endeavour to
secure a seat with the team.
“I have to thank everyone in Australia. It’s been absolutely
incredible, I really hope to make everyone proud back home
and show what the Aussie’s are made of,” Windus said.
“The only reason I have been able to follow my dream is
because of the best Dad in the world. Looking back and
reflecting on how far I have come from the annoying kid around
the service park to being in the biggest opportunity overseas.
“My father has supported my dream since I could walk, I have
always looked up to my dad and from last year being able to
compete against him was something special! I have one aim
this year in the BRC and that is to make my family proud!
“I cannot thank my mother enough for all her support and
putting up with me since I was young. I love you so much mum
and I cannot wait to share this opportunity with you soon!”
The first Round of the British Rally Championship begins in
early March with the Mid Wales Stages.
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