Rob Roy Revival Revving up

By Timothy Neal

Date posted: 23 March 2025

Dust off your picnic rugs, squeeze into your paisley shirts, and crack out the linseed oil, swing and pencil skirts…the third annual Rob Roy festival of historic motorsport is fast approaching on March 29-30, with the well planned heritage feel leading up to the Sunday’s Rob Roy Hillclimb in the beautiful Yarra Valley region.

With the MG Car Club of Victoria’s main event coming on the 30th, the organisers have also added live music and fashion shows to the flavour, all encapsulating that historic picnic races atmosphere to go alongside the classic motorsport action.

Saturday will also feature practice sessions and some competitive hillclimb runs in the afternoon.

The Rob Roy Revival will have over 80 invited historic racing cars competing on the hillclimb track, running in classes for sports cars, racing cars and touring cars.

The 2025 Rob Roy Revival promises to be a motorsport heritage fest for the ages

Whilst there will also be a particular focus on a giant marque’s 100th Aussie anniversary.

“We will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of Ford Australia in 2025.” said MG Car Club Secretary Tony Lupton.

“Many great racing Fords will be competing and a highlight will be a special class for Falcon GTs. We will also showcase the best examples of classic Fords in the car club display.”

“The featured marque at the 2025 Rob Roy Revival will be Ford, whilst The Rob Roy Revival recreates the atmosphere of 1940s to 60s motorsport, with spectators encouraged to dress in period style. Hay bales, white picket fencing and officials in period dress will add to the atmosphere. So bring a picnic lunch or enjoy the gourmet food available.”

It would also be remiss not to expect a certain two-time Bathurst 1000 to be there as Event Patron…of course we’re referring to classic car and general motorsport festival enthusiast John Bowe AM, who will also be competing at the Hill Climb.

Aussie racing legend JB will once again head thew ceremonies at the 2025 Rob Roy Revival

Bowe is also a Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) Champion, and the MG Car Club has joined with the PCFA to raise funds for prostate cancer awareness, research and support.

Located only 45 minutes from Melbourne in Smiths Gully, Christmas Hills, in the beautiful Yarra Valley, the Rob Roy Revival is a great outing for motorsport lovers, classic car admirers and anyone who enjoys a picnic atmosphere. Everyone is encouraged to wear their best vintage 50s and 60s gear and join in the revival spirit.

For further event information go to https://www.robroyrevival.mgcc.com.au

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Rob Roy Revival Revving up

Whilst there will also be a particular focus on a giant marque’s 100th Aussie anniversary.

It would also be remiss not to expect a certain two-time Bathurst 1000 to be there as Event Patron…of course we’re referring to classic car and general motorsport festival enthusiast John Bowe AM, who will also be competing at the Hill Climb.

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