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Bay to Birdwood Entrant Regulations 2025

This event is for original vehicles. 

This event is delivered by the History Trust of South Australia (herein referred to as the Organisers).

To assist with the smooth running of the event on the day, the following entrant regulations have been established. 

2025 Bay to Birdwood Entrant Eligibility

Historic vehicles of all types built on or prior to 31 December 1995 are eligible to take part.

Conditions of Entry

1. Entrant vehicles parked at the National Motor Museum Finish Festival MUST remain parked until 2:30pm (this time may be altered on the day by event officials). Entrants who do not wish to be parked at the Finish Festival must display their ‘U’ card to indicate to event officials that they do not wish to be parked. ‘U’ cards will be posted to all entrants in their registration packs prior to the event.
2. All motor vehicles must be of substantially original manufacturers’ specifications, roadworthy, and of an acceptable standard of quality* in the opinion of the Organisers. Modifications may be accepted at the discretion of the event Organisers.
3. The onus of proof of date of manufacture is the entrant’s responsibility. If required by the Organisers such proof must be substantiated and be supported by a Statutory Declaration. In the event of false information being supplied the vehicle and entrant will be disqualified from the event and all entry fees forfeited.
4. All participating motor vehicles must be registered or on a permit recognised in South Australia.
5. All motor vehicles must be driven/ridden by a licensed driver/rider who shall comply with the provisions of the South Australian Motor Vehicles Act 1959, as amended.
6. Trailering or towing of any entrant vehicle from the Start to the Finish will result in disqualification. In circumstances such as breakdown, it will be acceptable for the vehicle to be brought to the Finish, but it will not be considered to have completed the Bay to Birdwood.
7. All entrants will observe the current road laws and speed limits along the route, in particular, those rules referring to the correct carriage of passengers and the wearing of approved motorcycle safety helmets.
8. Entrants and passengers are subject to the directions and control of the Organisers of the event, their agents, and authorised officers.
9. Entries are limited to 1500 vehicles. Should this number be reached at any time leading up to the event, entries will be closed.
10. Payment of entry fees shall be made via the online registration process. Any payment received additional to the prescribed entry fee will be treated as a donation to the event’s charity partner. Any refund, less 10% administration cost, will be made solely at the discretion of the Organisers. Entry fees will not be returned for withdrawal of entries after 15 September 2025.
11. Any entries deemed by the scrutineering team to not be within the spirit of the event will be refunded in full. The decision of the Organisers on whether a vehicle is eligible or not will be binding and final.
12. If the event is cancelled for any reason, entry fees will be refunded in full.
13. Photographs and video footage of all participants and vehicles may be taken by the Organisers and the general public and may be used for publicity and promotional purposes by the History Trust of South Australia and its partners and sponsors.
14. All entrants must supply a photograph of their vehicle during the registration process. This must be a three-quarter view of the vehicle from the front, similar to the example below. The photo must clearly show the condition of the vehicle as it will be presented at the event and the rims/wheels that are fitted. Additional photographs may be requested to assist with the scrutineering process.

15. No substitutions of vehicles will be allowed except under the following conditions:

• a. the substitute vehicle must conform with the requirements of the conditions of entry;
• b. the substitution is made with the knowledge and approval of the Organisers and may incur additional fees.

16. The Organisers reserve the right to reject or cancel an entry at any time and for any reason.
17. Entry numbers must be displayed on the vehicles to which they have been assigned.
18. Entrants will only be eligible to receive a plaque if they commence from an official start and complete the scheduled route to Birdwood on/in their vehicle and arrive at the Finish before 4.00 pm.
19. Animal policies at each respective event site will be enforced.
20. Entrants conducting themselves in a dangerous manner or in a manner likely to bring the Bay to Birdwood event and its Organisers into disrepute will be disqualified immediately.
21. Towing of a caravan or boat is only permitted if it is of the period and express approval is given by the Organisers.
22. The Organisers reserve the right to amend or add to these rules anytime.
    
    

*Acceptable standard of quality

The event is open to a wide range of original vehicles, from ‘barn finds’ to immaculate restorations. All vehicles are expected to be of roadworthy condition in their State of registration. We encourage entrants to present their vehicles in showroom condition (where possible) with allowances for both factory fitted and after-market modifications, provided they are Period Correct.**

**Period Correct means that anything fitted to the vehicle, post its sale as a new vehicle, is expected to have been available to fit to the vehicle within five years of the date of manufacture. If you are aware that your vehicle has manufacturer’s options or aftermarket modification of any type, we ask that you supply us with any supporting information that you wish to present to the scrutineering team at the time of your application. We will work with you to clarify any issues. The scrutineering team decision is final.