For fans of rallying or street cars, there aren’t many cars more iconic than the Subaru WRX.
 
The legendary all-wheel drive vehicle first came into existence around three decades ago and instantly became a fan favourite due to its slick design and powerful engine.
 
Not long after its arrival into Australia, a number of owners in Victoria decided to get together and form a club dedicated to the car and Impreza WRX Club of Victoria was born.
 
For more than 20 years, the club has been a place where fans, owners and members can get together and celebrate the iconic car and as it stands, more than 400 passionate members form part of a strong club.
 
Hosting a variety of motorsport events throughout the year, the club’s most notable occasion is the annual REXMAS, a Come and Try day that welcomes almost 200 participants, 50 special cars on display and crowds of almost 1000.
 
Slowly recovering after what was a difficult period during COVID-19, the car club is now on a positive trajectory with new members joining every month.


 
Committee Member Brett Isbel was a proud member of a club that celebrates the iconic car.
 
“There are plenty of things that make this type of car iconic,” Isbel said.
 
“The fact that it’s all-wheel drive, the fact that it started as an economy car, that Subaru eventually put a big motor and turbo into it to turn into an amazing rally car and the sound of it is what makes this car amazing.
 
“It’s a very unique car and there isn’t a lot around, which would highlight why the club was created not long after the first Impreza came out.”


The club is one of the many car clubs to be on display at the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix this week and Isbel believed it was a great benefit.
 
“The club has been doing this for quite a while and we were one of the first clubs to do it,” Isbel added.
 
“There are many benefits to doing a display at the Grand Prix, and one of them is the exposure we get to people, and although we don’t have the biggest display, we certainly have a presence here.
 
“There are some cool looking cars here, but we're very popular and lots of people will wander past and stop to admire.
 
“Some of the cars as part of the display include the classic bugeye STI, a limited edition RS40 model where only 300 ere built and the latest model, which is the VB WRX.”
 
Click here for more information on the Impreza WRX Club of Victoria.