Honorary Representative of the Georgian Automobile Federation at the FIA “The journey is as important as the destination, and the thrill of driving doesn`t just come with speed”

Zoë Whittaker - Driving the unexplored Driving with Zoë in

Since her late teens Zoë Whittaker has been racing cars, participating in car rallies, and spent several years working in Formula 1.

She has had the privilege of getting behind the wheel of many “dream” cars, from classics such as a 1957 D-Type Jaguar and a 1966 Corvette Stingray, right up to the modern Porsche GT4 and Lamborghini Aventador.

She is widely known in car circles for her enthusiasm and desire to share her experiences. Zoë hopes to inspire others to discover the beauty of cars and the thrill of driving, and to encourage men and women to follow their own dreams and ambitions.

With this in mind, Zoë’s new adventure will be to take a classic Porsche to Georgia in May 2018. She will tour the country and is inviting other rally drivers to bring their vintage cars and discover Georgia’s diverse traditions, culture, landscape and hitherto unexplored roads.

The rally of Georgia - the first ever of its kind - will commence and finish in the capital, . Along the way, participants will drive through medieval towns, charming countryside and past historical architecture.

Zoë’s goal is for rally participants to experience the country for everything it has to offer - from warm-hearted people and their timeless traditions, to organic cuisine and what has recently been recognised as the longest wine-making tradition in the world.

The rally route has been devised in consultation and with the support of the Georgian Automobile Federation (GAF) and Transport Safety Consultants (TSC). As well as relaxing cruising roads, it includes hill climbs and time trials to get participants’ competitive juices flowing.

The rally will last for 4 days/3 nights, covering nearly 700 km, and concludes with a spectacular Gala Dinner which will be attended by representatives of several multi-national companies, members of the Georgian government and car enthusiasts.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be involved in what will be a historic event - Georgia’s first ever classic car rally. Driving With Zoë in Georgia

Location Georgia 691 km Distance

Tbilisi Black sea G E O R G I A Race map Start Finish

Bakuriani

Adigeni Sighnagi

Akhaltsikhe Tbilisi Khertvisi

Georgia, a hidden gem in Eastern Europe, is a small but diverse country which takes in influences from its Vardzia neighbours Russia, Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan. From the colossal mountains to the stoney beaches of the Black Sea, Georgia is a fascinating treasure trove of unspoilt history and culture. The Silk Road once passed through the country, ensuring that Georgia was a key geopolitical link connecting East and West. It is internationally recognised as the birthplace of wine and honey-making. Tbilisi - Sighnagi - Telavi

168 km Distance Travel time : 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Tbilisi Sighnagi Telavi Tsalka Akhalkalaki Khertvisi Vardzia Borjomi Likani Adigeni Telavi - Tsalka - Akhalkalaki

265 km Distance Travel time : 5 hours and 39 minutes.

Tbilisi Sighnagi Telavi Tsalka Akhalkalaki Khertvisi Vardzia Bakuriani Borjomi Likani Akhaltsikhe Adigeni Akhalkalaki - Khertvisi - Vardzia

44 km Distance Travel time : 52 minutes.

Tbilisi Sighnagi Telavi Tsalka Akhalkalaki Khertvisi Vardzia Bakuriani Borjomi Likani Akhaltsikhe Adigeni Vardzia - Bakuriani - Borjomi

117 km Distance Travel time : 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Tbilisi Sighnagi Telavi Tsalka Akhalkalaki Khertvisi Vardzia Bakuriani Borjomi Likani Akhaltsikhe Adigeni Likani - Akhaltsikhe - Adigeni

74 km Distance Travel time : 1 hours and 17 minutes.

Tbilisi Sighnagi Telavi Tsalka Akhalkalaki Khertvisi Vardzia Bakuriani Borjomi Likani Akhaltsikhe Adigeni Georgian Airways is glad to be an official partner of Zoe’s Georgian Rally and to take part in this project in a very unique and special way:

Alongside with the beautiful vintage cars Georgian Airways vintage airplane An-2 shall participate in the historic rally. This Antonov An-2 is a Soviet mass- produced single-engine biplane aircraft and has been manufactured by the Antonov Design Bureau in 1986. Its remarkable durability, high lifting power, and ability to take off and land from poor runways have given it a long service life. Black Tie Gala Dinner in support of the Temi special needs and underprivileged community in Georgia. Rally participants will be joined by members of the Georgian government, Georgian MPs, local business leaders and car enthusiasts.

Tbilisi, 1 June, 2018 About Temi community

Temi means ‘community’ in Kartuli, the . On this farm in the eastern region of Georgia, socially vulnerable people live an active, challenging, and most of all, happy life. Life at Temi is based on the belief that all human beings are equal, that everyone can contribute, and that each of us has the right to reach our full potential – which requires provision of care, love, education, and opportunities.

Temi first started as a grassroots organisation in 1989, and the community has grown steadily. Perched in the foothills of the stunning Caucasian mountains, Temi is a non-profit, registered charitable organisation, and acts in accordance with the Georgian code of civil law.

Your support can help Temi to achieve the self-sustainability needed to ensure its long-term survival, and the further development of its current facilities, which guarentee that children and adults of the community are offered the best chance in life. Please browse our site to find out more.

www.temi-community.org Logistics And Bookings:

Travelling to Georgia: British, American and EU citizens don’t need visas.

Georgian Airways - our partner airline are providing discounted fares on direct flights from London Gatwick to Tbilisi. Total flight time is 4 hours and 45 min.

For all travel enquires and special requirements please contact our partners IRC Travel - [email protected]

Accommodation is being kindly provided by our hotel sponsors - Rooms Hotel (Tbilisi), Vardzia Resort, Kabadoni (Sighnagi) and Hotel Old Rabati (Akhaltsikhe).

Transportation and security of vehicles

Blue Water Shipping, (www.bws.net) who are the main transportation company in Georgia can arrange secure shipping and transportation of vehicles from the UK to Tbilisi, Georgia. Vehicles will then be in a 24 hour securely guarded and locked car park until the beginning of the rally.

Any vehicles being shipped with another shipping company after clearing customs and temporary import duty with TSC, will also be collected by Blue Water and put onto a concealed low loader truck and taken to the locked car park until the rally commences.

The above also applies for the export of all vehicles.

During the rally all vehicles will be under guarded supervision provided by MIA at over night locations and during the rally. Our Partners

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