1974 Goldfields Rally

The Goldfields, organised by the Renault Car Club of Victoria, was an Open trial held on 7 September. It was held in the forests around Maryborough.

Director, Warwick Smith, designed the event as a driver’s delight, being “fully route charted” event. 

Winners were George Fury and Monty Suffern in their Datsun 180BSSS on 34 points. Second were Peter Stapleton / Bernard Lakerink (44) in a Cortina with John Armitage ‘ Jeff Beaumont third (47).

Auto Action Report

Results and entry list

PlaceDriverNavigatorCarPoints
1George FuryMonty SuffernDatsun 180B34
2Peter StapletonBernard LakerinkFord Cortina44
3John ArmitageJeff BeaumontDatsun 180B47
4Ian FaulknerJon UphillPeugeot 40353
5John BirrellRo NixonRenault54
6Hans WehmollerTony WalshamFord Cortina59

Detailed Results

Route

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