Classic Cars & Elegant Style

Please remember this is an event for classic cars 40 years or older.

If you are unsure if your car is appropriate for this event click here for our vehicle eligibility guide.

Risk Waiver & Consent

By subscribing to Café Racer Aficionado PTY LTD trading as "The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive", you agree to the following terms and conditions:

The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive is an initiative promoted by Café Racer Aficionado Pty Ltd trading as "The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive".

The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive has adopted international best practice standard AS/NZS ISO31000:2009. Risk management principles and guidelines as well as local health and safety acts, regulations and codes of practice to reduce any risks associated with The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) ensuring your safety and enjoyment.

All subscribers of The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive, including any person who donates to the charity through a subscriber, agrees that they will participate in The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive initiative and will do so at their own risk, acknowledging the risks associated with driving classic vehicles as driver or passenger on a public road.

It is expressly acknowledged that The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive does not expect, arrange for, or suggest that any subscriber of The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive or any other person however connected to a subscriber of The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive should drive their vehicle at any particular time or in any circumstances. Any decision by a subscriber or by any person connected with a subscriber who elects to drive a motor vehicle on any day at any time and for any reason is solely responsible for adhering to their local state or province road rules, and must be appropriately licenced and registered to drive their motor vehicle within their local jurisdiction.

To the fullest extent possible, under the laws of Australia and the jurisdiction of New South Wales, as a subscriber to The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive you agree that by participating in The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive initiative you release, discharge and agree not to sue Café Racer Aficionado Pty Ltd including its officers, employees, agents and/or volunteers, contractors and beneficiary charities from any and all losses, liabilities, costs, claims and causes of action including, but not limited to any accident, any personal injury, death or property loss or any other foreseeable consequence resulting directly or indirectly from or in any manner arising out of, or in connection with your participation in The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive initiative.

You further acknowledge that any beneficiary charity to which donations are made by subscribers to The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive has no role in or responsibility for organizing, operating or controlling the initiatives and activities of The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive.

You also agree to indemnify Café Racer Aficionado Pty Ltd trading as "The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive" and its officers, employees, agents and/or volunteers, contractors and beneficiary charities for any loss, liability or costs that they may incur at any time arising or that may arise, directly or indirectly, from any act or omission by any party during or related to The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive (whether negligent or otherwise), including, but not limited to, your failure to abide by any laws where you reside whether local, state or province and any road rules within that jurisdiction or you otherwise fail to abide by any information displayed on The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive website or on any The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive social media platform including information given to you in any format by Café Racer Aficionado Pty Ltd trading as " The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive " and or its officers, employees, agents and/or volunteers, and contractors.

You acknowledge that driving a classic motor vehicle is a dangerous activity and with obvious risks and that you are driving a motor vehicle at your own risk.

You understand that driving a motor vehicle involves risks that may cause various injuries and that such injuries may result in death or serious disability. You also understand that driving a motor vehicle is physically demanding and that in susceptible people driving a motor vehicle may induce additional risks.

You acknowledge that there are key risks that may be associated with participating in any motor vehicle event at any time and for any reason including the risks of injury arising from;

1. Failing to adhere to entry criteria.

2. The malfunction of a motor vehicle resulting in an incident or accident.

3. Failing to wear appropriate personal protective equipment or wearing inappropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

4. Any collision with another vehicle or with any stationary object.

5. Any accident caused by driving a motor vehicle in unsuitable, inclement or dangerous weather conditions.

6. Driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated through the consumption of any substance resulting in an accident or incident.

7. Driving a motor vehicle at a speed that is inappropriate or dangerous for the road conditions cycle or otherwise exceeding the speed limit applicable to the road in the jurisdiction or altering your speed where you are driving a motor vehicle, whether to reduce the distance between your motor vehicle and another vehicle or for any other reason.

8. Deliberate or unexpected incursion by motorists into the road where you are driving a motor vehicle or into a group of drivers of which you are one.

9. Inadequate parking at start, finish and stop locations.

10. Local law enforcement canceling the ride

11. Excessive sun exposure resulting in dehydration, fatigue and sunburn


By ticking this box, I hereby release Café Racer Aficionado Pty Ltd trading as "The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive" its officers, employees, agents and/or volunteers, contractors and beneficiary charities and any other persons involved in or associated with The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive from any suit, demand, action or claim for compensation whether for personal injury or damage to property arising from my driving of a motor vehicle.

I am legally eligible, competent and proficient in driving a motor vehicle.

I am aged 18 years or over and am legally competent to sign this agreement.

If I wish to proceed with driving a motor vehicle for any reason whatsoever whether that reason is motivated by or associated with The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive initiative that I do so entirely at my own risk of injury or bodily harm to myself or my passenger/s.

I will provide suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) for my passenger/s and myself in full accordance with state legislation, reducing the consequences of personal injury as a result of an accident.

I understand all the local road rules and will follow them ensuring that I drive in the safest manner and consider the safety of others around me.

In the event of an accident, I will stop and offer assistance and call the relevant emergency services to ensure the safety and well being of those involved.

Media Consent
I acknowledge, that as a participant in The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive, and as the event is one of a public nature, I may be photographed or videographed during the day of the event. By participating, you give express permission for your photos to be shared across all DGD (Distinguished Gentleman's Drive) channels, DGD partner channels and media organisations. However, if you do wish to have a photo removed from our channels please email [email protected].