FAQs
How many cars and people will be part of the Rally?
It's expected that approximately 150 cars will take part in the Classic Adelaide Rally. Each car travels with up to 4 crew members, which means there will be 600+ people at the Yankalilla Memorial Park Oval for the lunch stop.
Will I be able to watch the Rally?
Spectators will be able to see the rally cars up close at the Yankalilla Memorial Park Oval. Residents along the route are encouraged to watch the rally after reading the safe spectating guide on the www.classicadelaide.com.au website. Designated spectator vantage points along the route are yet to be advised.
I'd like my community group or business to get more involved - what do I need to do?
If you have ideas about how your community group or local business might be able to get more involved on the day please contact Amber Nancarrow at Council (08 8558 0200 or ambernancarrow@yankalilla.sa.gov.au). She will be able to put you in touch with the right people and generally point you in the right direction.
The Sporting Club of SA intends to work with the clubs at the Memorial Park to cater for the lunch stop.
What direction will the Rally be travelling?
The 46km competitive stage of the Rally will be run clockwise from Torrens Vale, through Parawa and Delamere to Lady Bay using both sides of the road using the following roads (see route map):
- Torrens Vale Road (from Dairy Flat Road)
- Parawa Road (entire length)
- Range Road (from Parawa Road - South Road Delamere)
- South Road (from Delamere - Lady Bay)
The Myponga Reservoir competitive stage will travel north along Reservoir Road from the Myponga Reservoir lookout to just short of the South Road intersection (see route map).
How long will the Torrens Vale - Lady Bay road closure be in place?
The planned road closure is for 4.5 hours during the middle of the day.
How long will the Myponga Reservoir - South Rd road closure be in place?
The planned road closure will be for 4.5 hours during the middle of the day.
Which townships will be affected by the road closures?
The road closure from Torrens Vale - Lady Bay will affect access to sections of Parawa, Delamere, Cape Jervis, Rapid Bay, Second Valley, Wirrina Cove and Lady Bay for the duration of the 4.5 hour, mid-day closure.
The Reservoir Road closure will affect access to properties along the northern section of Reservoir Road as well as access to the Myponga Beach township via Sampson Road (Myponga Beach road will be open) for the duration of the 4.5 hour closure.
Will the closure of South Road affect the Sealink Kangaroo Island ferry service?
The Sporting Car Club of SA are working with Sealink Kangaroo Island to fit within an operational window so that
the service is unaffected.
Can the roads be accessed in case of emergency etc. while the road closures are in place?
Only by arrangement with emergency services and rally headquarters. In the case of a medical emergency, staff will already be within the area. Response times could be faster than normal.