Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions about the Great NZ Mustang Run. Q: Who's in Charge? A national steering committee with a rep from each of the seven national mustang clubs. National Co-ordination was carried out by Wal Marshall, and local organisation was in the hands of the local club representatives. The names and contact details of all the co-ordinators is on the organisers page. Q: Where's the money going? All income and expenses for the run were directed through a dedicated bank account. Seed funding was provided by the clubs and profits at the end of the event will be paid back to the clubs. All financial data is available for audit by the clubs on request. Q: What did it cost ? Anywhere from a discounted one day registration fee for the car of about $32 to upwards of $4,000 for the entire event including regn, petrol and accommodation for the entire 12 days. It all depends on how much of the run you undertook. At the lowest cost end a car could just join the tour for a day with a car load of family and friends, and return home with the only costs being $40 for a one day registration, petrol, and maybe a little food. Most people stayed with friends for some nights and so overall costs were reduced proportionately. Main costs were: Registration: $40 for one day
(per car) up to $ 160 for 12 days
(10-20% less if you booked early). Total estimate for whole run about $4,000. The cost to take in just one island would be less than half this. Q: Did I have to Register? Yes and No. We requested that you register if you participated because your registration carries with it a nominal fee which pays for the long planning process such an event like this carries with it, including many costs in communications, postage, printing etc. Registration included an information pack with maps, stickers, participation certificate, official booklet, access to event branded clothing, and to the day and evening events etc Q: What are the Accommodation Arrangements? You could stay wherever you wish at any time during the run. However official accommodation options were arranged for each overnight stop. Most of these hotels/motels offered discounts on normal rates. On registration for the event, you were provided with a list of these hotels/motels for you to make your own reservations. Also on registration, you were given an event Participant Number, that you must quote that to secure your booking. Q: What about Ferry Crossings ? You make your own arrangements. On Sat 3rd April the 2 pm Aratere southward crossing was used as the main event crossing. On the return, the following weekend, people were free to make their own arrangements, however the 6 pm Awatere on Sat 10th was the default. Q: What activities were planned along the way? Each local club co-ordinated activities each night and during the day, including coffee and lunch stops. These are set down in the detailed Itinerary Q: Who could enter? Any Mustang enthusiast with a legally drivable Ford Mustang or Cougar was welcome, both club members and non members. Non Club members paid a slightly higher registration fee because Club members helped organise the run. All cars had to be registered and warranted, and all drivers had to have a valid drivers licence. Entrants were welcome to carry one or more passengers as they wish. Q: Will there be security for cars at overnight stops? Some venues had formal or informal security arranged by the clubs.. Off road parking was available at al overnight locations. There were very few if any issues regarding security. Q: What was the weather be like ? There was 10 days of fine weather, and 2 days of significant rain. In Queenstown and Twizel there were moderate frosts. Q: Was there a support vehicle? No. However the tail-end car did stop and assist as necessary, which was very infrequent! |
