With quite a few members finishing cars prior to the Nats at Mt Gambier, our club had no trouble qualifying for the free banner from Rare Spares. Once our members spent $5000 at Rare Spares outlets (showing their club discount card, of course), we received the letter from Rares in Victoria telling us to get our artwork down to them and we'd soon have a new 2.4m x 1.2m club banner.

We decided to get a banner for the 2010 Nationals made that we could display at any car shows or events we hold in the next 18 months or so, to promote the event.

Anyhow, today was the day for us to head on down to American Autos in Homebush to put a dozen cars or so on display and be presented with our new banner. 

I started this thread a couple of days ago, and I think it's had the desired effect of driving the forum users just a little bit mad

The site goes live over the weekend. It should be interesting to see what happens.

I have warned the staff at Turner's that they're likely to get a few calls next week. 

Another very early start this morning, Geoff & Alex were at my place by about 6.30am and John picked us up shortly thereafter for another trip up to Orange.

A short stop in Lithgow to grab a large coffee, and then it was next stop Turner's Vineyard. We had an appointment with the management there to sort things out regarding our use of the venue as Nationals HQ. Fortunately, everyone was happy with the outcome and it's now full steam ahead. They want us to start publicising that they can take bookings now, and they will offer all participants the corporate/NRMA rate.

There are 42 rooms that suit between 2 and 6 people. Get 'em while they're hot.