The Global Rally Organisation ( GRO ) – “what you need to know at a glance.”
The GRO was created for people who relish a challenge, have an interest in classic cars and yet have a wider perspective of life beyond their motorcars.
The GRO is a non-profit making organisation. The charge for all rallies will be “at cost”, save for a pre-stated administration fee for organising the event and the shared cost of the service / medical crew. We are able to do this as we will also be participating in the adventure and the countries are ones we wish to visit.
We aim to drive as much tarmac as possible. It is unnecessary to source more difficult terrain, work to a timetable and generally wage a war of attrition on the cars and their occupants. We particularly want the driver’s partner to feel comfortable and reassured from the start concerning back-up, security and support in the event of a breakdown or accident. It is important to us that on our return, no-one should feel that the itinerary was so tough that it affected the overall enjoyment.
The challenge is in the adventure and distance to be travelled, not the terrain or imposing time schedule.
Night driving is avoided at all costs and we aim to be at our hotel by late afternoon.
By limiting the numbers to a maximum of 25 cars, it ensures that we will all be able to stay together in one hotel.
Each event will be supported by three or four 4x4’s who will assist in carrying boxes of spares, towing and providing a spare seat if necessary.
Every rally will be supported by a qualified automotive engineer and doctor. In our case, it is the hugely experienced husband and wife team of Paul Marsh of Footloose 4x4 and Dr.Nikki James.
Rick Dyke-Price Rally organiser.
Stuart Onyett Route planner.
Paul Marsh & Dr Nicola James service / medical support.
The Directors have participated in the longest two classic car rallies in history-the 2000 Around the World in 80 days rally and the 2005 London-Sydney Friendship Rally which they organised.
