Yilgarne Rallye to offer a taste of the WA outback before Australasian Safari
What is it ? A two day Cross Country navigational rallye, Australian Safari style event designed to give a taste of what a real navigation rally involved.
The Yilgarne Rallye is based on the successful Condo 750 event held last 20 years each Easter around Condobolin NSW.
Held over the Anzac weekend 24th—26th April 2009, the event is based at Southern Cross on the edge of the Goldfields of Western Australia and takes in around 1,000 km of station tracks, mining exploration tracks and gravel roads around Southern Cross.
Just like the Australian Safari, the Yilgarn Rallye tests not only the off-road racing skills of the rider but also the stamina and durability of both the rider and their bike. The rallye covers tough desert terrain where riders are challenged to both keep on track, on time and preserve both body and machine to make it to the finish.
However, like both the Safari and the famous Dakar Rallye it’s not just about race pace. There are no route arrows to show you the way, no bunting, just your road-book and Speedo. Navigation is a big part of the event.
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to have a crack at the Australian Safari, the Yilgarn Rallye is the chance to have a taste and see if you are up to it!
Provision is made for riders’ skill from the first time novice off-roader to expert levels when setting the rallye route, but riders’ machines will need to be of reasonable condition and reliability to complete the rallye.
A friendly and relaxed atmosphere is created for the event which caters for riders of all skill and experience levels. All riders are made welcome with the emphasis on safety, fun and the satisfaction of navigating your way through some fantastic goldfields scenery and finishing the rallye.
Competitors will be riding registered or permitted off-road motorcycles or quad ATV’s. The rallye course is going to be approximately 800 – 1,000 km long over the two days of which 75% will be Selective (competitive stages). There will be a 100 km maximum fuel range required.
The rallye is a sanctioned Motorcycling Australia event that is hosted by the Southern Cross Motorcycle Club. The Yilgarn Rallye management team comprises many past Australian Safari competitors and organizing officials and is committed to bringing a high quality, enjoyable and successful 2 day navigation rallye event to Western Australia.
