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NATIONAL EVENTS
Apr 17-21 ASRF Island State Street Rod Nationals, Thu, breakfast at Devonport, poker run to Hobart, Fri entrants only day at Royal Hobart Showground, Sat open to public, Shannons show and shine, driving events, bus trips, evening meal and entertainment, Sun rod run to Tahune Airwalk, lunch for entrants, dinner and presentations at showground, Mon local run and close. For further info visit www.nats14.asrf.org.au.
QUEENSLAND
May 25 Rodz, Rock 'n' Roll, Pine Rivers Park, Gympie Rd, Strathpine, Pre '79 show n shine, hours of non stop rock 'n' roll, entertainment, food and market stalls, competitions, rides and fireworks. $5 entryFor full event details visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/pineriversfestival or rocknrodzfestival@gmail.com
May 26 Rod & Muscle, Skilled Park Stadium, Robina, hosted by Gold Coast Street Rodders Association Inc, 9 am - 2pm entry $5 for adults Kids under 12 free, Car with Driver $10 Contact Ian Samson samsongarage@ymail.com or 0438 890 929
May 26 The Queensland Vintage Vehicle Associations annual Brisbane Car Fair and Swap Meet, Capalaba State College, School Rd, Capalaba, gates open to swappers at 7am, public at 7.30am, swap sites $9 each (including driver) Public $4 per person, off street parking available Contact. Graham on 0412 231 534 or John on 0412 124 980 or Robert on 0421 565 202
May 26 Classics By The Coast, presented by All Classic Motor Club of CQ, Bell Park, Emu Park, show n shine family fun day, food and drinks available, all proceeds go to charity, Contact Kev 07 4928 5526 or Glen 0427 178690, email graham@arbtown.com.au
Jun 21-23 Shannons Two Days Of Thunder, Qld Raceway, Willowbank, NZ v Aus trans am shoot out, group n touring cars, classic V8 sports sedans, muscle car sprints. Entry $20 Sat, $30 Sun, $40 w/end pass, under 2s free, students 13-16 and pensioners $10 each day. Contact Phil 0418 269056 or visit www.qldraceways.com.au
Jun 22 Caboolture Regional Car Club Swap Meet and Show & Shine Saturday, Caboolture showground. Contact 07 54953312 or 0419331213 for swap or 07 38881376 or 0407643857 for show or visit www.crcc.com.au
Jun 29-30 Lockyer Power Fest, Lake Dyer and Patrick Street, Laidley, powerboat racing, show n shine for rods and customs, live bands, adults $5, children $2, under 10s free, Sunday $10 for adults, SA151-02-2013. Contact Joe 0415 760425
July 5 â 7 Independence Day Raising Hell in Maidenwell, hot rod, custom and vintage caravan run, Maidenwell Sportsgrounds, welcome BBQ, show n shine, engine blow ups, live bands, vendors, mystery cruise. Contact Trevor 07 4162 3070, 0488 486603 or Terry 07 4163 1999 or 0409 496167 or email southburnettgasguzzlers@hotmail.com. ASRF SA 135-01-2013
Jul 7 All American Independence Day, Lakeside Park, Kerwongbah, gates open 7am, club cruises, show n shine, slalom, open cruises, eight mile drags. Visit www.qldraceways.com.au
Jul 7 Muscle On The Mountain, show n shine day at Maleny Show Ground, Maleny, 9am-1pm, all clubs welcome, muscle cars and street machines, family fun day, gold coin donation, proceeds to Prostate Cancer Foundation Of Australia. Contact Col 0409 489 777
Jul 14 Logan PCYC Car Show, rods, classics, bikes and utes, 7 Jacaranda Ave, Woodridge, 9am-2pm, $5 general admission, $5 for car and driver, $10 for car and driver in judging. Contact 3442 1700
Jul 20 Ivy & Frankies Benefit Auction, The Red Shed, 6 Burchill St, Loganholme, all donations welcome, bring your car or bike, 100% proceeds to local family, call 0401 161578 or www.facebook.com/ivyfrankiesbenefitauction
Jul 19-21 Shannons Lakeside Classic, Lakeside Park, Kurwongbah, group a and c touring cars, group n touring cars, trans-am and more, Sunday is show n shine and track cruise day. Visit www.qldraceways.com.au
Jul 21 Chev Super Sunday. Show and Shine only (no swap meet) Open to all Chevrolet and Chev powered vehicles, proudly presented by the Chevrolet Car Club of Qld Inc, the 55-56-57 Shoebox Club of Qld Inc and the Eight Mile Plains Primary School. Eight Mile Plains Primary School, Cnr of Logan Rd and Underwood Rd, Eight Mile Plains, entrants $10 per vehicle, gates at 8:00 am. Spectators $3 per person. Food and drinks are available. Contact Charles 0421 089 000 or chevsupersunday@bigpond.com or Facebook/Queensland Chevrolet Car Club
Aug 2-3 The Annual GreazeFest Kustom Kulture Festival, Rocklea Showground, check out the latest info at www.greazefest.com
Aug 4 Mopar Sunday, Willowbank Raceway, drag racing, show n shine, dyno shootout and swap meet, visit www.moparsunday.com or call 0412 741 383
Aug 9-11 Kin Kin Kampout come along for the 5th annual event, free camping for entrants, cruising Saturday, show n shine Sunday, trophies. More info will follow at www.underseventiesrodandcustomclub.com
Aug 10 Seaforth Rods, Classic and Customs show, Seaforth, just 40 minutes Nth of Mackay, Sat Morning Cruise /observation run,Pizza lunch, dinner and trivia at Seaforth Bowls Club (bookings recommended)Sunday swap meet and show trophies, live music, stalls, displays, kids rides, rocker cover racing. Car entry $10, public entry Gold Coin. Accommodation available. More info email Seaforthcarshow@hotmail.com or facebook Seaforth Car Show
Aug 18 Just Rock Ipswich Back to 63 Car Show n Shine, North Ipswich Park, Ipswich, all classics, special interest vehicles, hot rods welcome, gates open 6.30am, Cruise to the event Departs 8.30am from the BP Truck Stop, Boundary Road, Rocklea, trophies, raffles, food and drink, 50's memorabilia stalls, dance to a rock n roll band, public free, car entry $10 More info at wwwjri.com.au/events or call Ian 0422 574468
Aug 23-25 Rocky August Rod Rounup, Coolwaters Holiday Village, Capricorn Coast, rods customs and classics all welcome, powered un unpowered sites available, for information and entry forms. Contact Earl 0423 969210 or visit www.highway66rodders.com
Aug 25 18th Jimboomba Auto Extravaganza and Swap, Tully Park, Maclean Bridge, Jimboomba, entry off Greenbank Rd, all makes show and shine, veteran, vintage, classic, rodded, modified, street machines, trucks, utes and bikes all welcome, entry $5 per person parking free, under 14 free, extra $5 per vehicle for judging - variety of categories, gates open at 6am, visit www.earlyfordv8clubqld.com.au, or call 07 3341 9618 or 07 5537 9445
Sep 1 All Aussie Fathers Day, Lakeside Park, Kurwongbah, gates open 7.30am, track challengers, cruise sessions, drag racing, show n shine, slaloms, trade stands, $20 for driver, $10 per person, max $40 per car, walk in $10, track challenge $20. Visit www.qldraceways.com.au
Sep 5-8 Powercruise, Qld Raceway, burnout competition, cruising, off street racing, powerskid comp, drifting, dynos, miss powercruise comp, vendors and kids rides. Visit www.powercruise.com for details
Sep 21 3rd Annual Rock N Rodz Nostalgia Festival, Townsville 11am - 11pm at the Townsville Turf Club, the Twin Cities Rock N Roll Club presents a family friendly day of live rock n roll and rockabilly music all day and evening, dance Lessons, classic car / hot rod/ kustom show and shine, pinup girl comp, old fashioned cake bake comp, market stalls, kids rides and more, for more info Ph 0408 708 877.
Sep 22 Eliminators Hot Rod & Car Show, Beenleigh Showground, vendors, trophies, swap meet and art show, Contact eeliminators@gmail.com
Sep 28 North Pine Country Swap, 366 Dayboro Rd, Kurwongbah, Old Petrie Town, food and drinks available on site, free off street parking, swap meet sites from 5am $10, free public entry from 6am, Phone Brad 0417 617168 or Lon 0417 736500
Sep 29 Rocklea Auto Roundup at Rocklea Showground. (Formally GM Roundup) Show-n-Shine and Swap Meet, gates open 6am for entrants $20 pre-entry, 8 am for general public $5, food and licensed bar, band, rocker cover races, entertainment all day, fashions on the field, free bus to and Rocklea Markets. Visit www.fxfjholdenclub.com or Ph. Dudley 0418763886 or John 0412506617.
Oct 11-13 Rum City Rodders Annual Bargara Beach Campout, show n shine, camping and loads more fun. Contact Leanne 0402 334009
Oct 19 Breakaways 20th Birthday Dance, Carina Bowls Club, Carina, hot rods and classics, stalls, raffles and food, Atomic Hi-Tones, West Texas Crude, gates open at 9am, bands from 3pm, $20 members, $22 non members www.breakawaysrnrclubqld.com
Oct 20 Harrigan's Drift Inn Rod and Custom Show, Harrigan's Drift Inn, Calypso Bay, Jacobs Well, open to all rods, customs, classics, street machines, vintage and veteran, 9am â 3pm, show & shine $15 for your car and two people, Spectators $5, vendor sites from $75. Entertainment provided, food and drinks available. Contact Peter 0418 190 103, Elton 0417 791595 or e president@chevclubqld.com or Facebook/Queensland Chevrolet Car Club
Oct 19-20 Ipswich Classic, Qld Raceway Willowbank, Group N, PLR Clubmans, HQ Holdens, Saloon Cars and more, entry $20 Sat, $30 Sun, $40 weekend, under 12s free. Visit www.qldraceways.com.au
November 3 2013 North Pine Country Cruise, open to all hot rods, Pre 1974 cars, classics, motor bikes. Enjoy a fun filled day for the whole family at Old Petrie Town, Dayboro Rd Kurwongbah. Lots to do and see including working historic village, country markets, arts and crafts, gold coin entry ASRF travel permit. Contact Brad 0417617168 or Lon 0417736500 after 7pm.
Nov 24 Thanksgiving, Lakeside Park, Kurwongbah, gates open 7.30am, club cruises, show n shine, slalom, open cruises, eight mile drags. Visit www.qldraceways.com.au
NEW SOUTH WALES (incl ACT)
Apr 6 (2014) Junee Motor Club 2nd annual swap meet, Junee showground, show and Shine, trophies awarded, Sat set up from 9pm, sights from $15. Includes entry for driver, free camping, free entry to car show, all night BBQ on sat night for hungry campers, hot showers, lighting and powered and indoor sites available. For enquires or bookings 0457041051 or 0427300006
May 19 Regency Ramblers Rod & Custom Club Swap Meet, Cnr Elizabeth Dr and Badgerys Creek Rd, Badgerys Creek, swappers $10 from 5am, lookers $3 from 6am, breakfast available as usual from 6 am. Contact Scotty 0402 013326 or Andrew 0428 860405 S13/22
Jun 2 Idle Wild Prospect Rod and Custom Show, Blacktown Inn, Blacktown Rd, Blacktown, hot rods, bikes and customs, great family day, all welcome. Contact Chris 0403 253811
Jun 16 Gosford Swap Meet, Showground Rd, Gosford, open and undercover sites available with no bookings, no dogs and no camping please, gates open at 6am, sites $15, admission $3, children are free. Contact Frank 02 4392 2270 or Doug 02 434 1828
Jun 21-23 Kingscliff Rod Run, presented by Tweed Area Street Rodders, show n shine, poker run and a great weekend. For entry forms and info contact Ryan a/h 0411 960333 or Gary 0435 899383
July 7 Four Aces Drag Club presents the 4th annual Macleay Auto Spectacular show and shine, open to all vehicles for more info visit www.fouraces.net.au or call Kevin 02 65671275
Jul 19-21 MotorEx, Sydney Olympic Park, hundreds of Australia's best cars, travelling from all over the country to unite to create an amazing visual spectacle of colour, chrome and individual style. Covering over 22,000 square metres and with vehicles making up a combined value of over $50 million dollars, this huge event is not to be missed. Visit www.motorex.com.au for full event details
July 28 Hot Rod Custom Show, Windsor Leagues Club, Cnr Rifle Range Rd and George St, Windsor, car show, blacksmith, face painting, food, drinks, live band, drag car fire ups, entrants from 7am $5 per car, public by gold coin donation, all proceeds to Hawkesbury Respite Services and Windsor Soup kitchen. Contact Lep 0412 826539 or Jamie 0402 235413
Aug 18 Lismore Swap, hosted by Borderline Street Rodders, Lismore Showground, gates open 6am, stall holders camping available, all car, bike, vintage, antique parts and collectables welcome, display vehicles at organisers discretion, free entry for driver and vehicle (vintage, modified) outside site $6, undercover site $15, general admission $3, under 15s free, Contact Peter 02 6663 5239 or Matt 02 6662 1131
Aug 23-25Manning Valley Cruzers Inc. Rod & Custom Club present the 11th Mountains To The Sea Rod Run, accommodation at Forster by the lake, with the show and shine in the CBD of Taree, Contact Peter 02 65515866 B/H or Pat 02 65567367 A/H ASRF Sanction No. S13/16.
Aug 24-25 Shannon's South Coast National's Car Bike & Truck Spectacular, Moruya High School, alcohol free, family friendly event, show n shine featuring hot rods, customs, street machines, bikes, big rigs, also an automotive careers and trade expo, street cruise, swap meet, promo girl comp, tattoo Comp, vintage caravans, traders, displays, amusement rides. Sat night charity auction dinner and band at Moruya Golf Club, trophies and heaps of prizes, heaps of kids entertainment and giveaways Contact Lee or Debbie Pearce (02) 4474 3761 or 0419 845 890. Entry forms available southcoastnats.bravehost.com
Aug 25 The Eh Holden Club of NSW presents Back To Silverwater Park, Silverwater Road, Auburn, EJ and EH's pre enter for free or $10 on the day, other models pre enter $10 or $20 on the day. Entrant contact Michelle 0478 599729, enquiries Mitchell 0447 420498
Sep 1 Fathers Day Swap Meet, Cootamundra Showground, Pinkerton Rd and Berthong St, outdoor sites $10, indoor $15, set up from Saturday, Public $5 per day, under 12s free. Contact Barry or Lynn 02 6942 or 0488 421976
Sep 6-7 The Port Festival, Westport Park, Port Macquarie, cars music and fun over the weekend including Saturday night drive in and free Saturday morning breakfast. Visit www.portmotormania.net or contact Mick 0416 809533
Sep 6 - 8 Romans Rod Club, Kiama Rod Run. Join the Romans for a relaxed run 1 ½ hrs north of Sydney, welcome BBQ on Friday, BBQ breakfast Saturday morning, poker run, lots of cruzin, dinner and a band on Saturday evening, followed by a big show and shine at Black Beach Park on Sunday from 8:00am. Contact John 0403 363547 or Steve 0409 229565, or e john.dickie38@gmail.com
Sep 6-8 Mailtland Motorfest Maitland Rally Ground, Cnr of New England Hwy and Church St, Maitland, speedway bikes, side cars, TQ's, hot rods and more, camping, hot showers, show n shine entrants $5 per day per vehicle and two people, spectators sixteen and over $5. Contact Bruce 0415 580425
Sep 7 5th Annual Aberdeen Big Boys Toys, Harrison Oval, Jefferson Park, Aberdeen, 10am - 2pm, entry $5 adult, $2.50 children, Family $10 If you are interested in bringing along your pride and joy to display, please contact the Aberdeen Neighbourhood Centre on 02 65438457or email nic.aberdeen@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au All money raised from the day goes to supporting new programs at the Neighbourhood Centre
Sep 8 All Ford Day, Newcastle Foreshore, cars, trucks, tractors, vendors, food and family fun, car entry $10, gold coin donation for general public, all proceeds to Rotary and Westpac Rescue helicopter. Contact Chris 0432 061964 or chrislyn@optusnet.com.au
Oct 5-7 Batemans Bay Rod and Custom Club Annual Camp Out, dinner, breakfast, show n shine, weekend camping, move night and more ASRF Sanction #13/12. Contact Ian on 0410 488193 or visit www.batemensbayrodclub.com
Oct 19-20 16th Early Falcon Nationals Sussex Inlet, open to all early Ford Falcons 1960 to 1969 XK XL XM XP XR XT and US Models. Contact Darren 0459 207287, e earlyfalconnationals@gmail.com or visit www.earlyfalconnws.com
Oct 19-20 Wagga Wagga and District Scale Model Club Annual Show And Expo, PCYC, Gurwood St, Wagga, all categories of models on display, plus vendors and model swap and sell, Entry $5 adults, $3 children, $10 family, $3 seniors. Contact Greg 02 6922 9613, 0427 487483 or Dion 02 6922 4235
Oct 20 The Hunter Valley Spring Cruiz-In, Pokolbin, NSW, 60 km car cruise, show, DJ, stalls, face painting, entry fee $5 entitles one goody bag per vehicle to be paid after entry to the Hunter Valley Gardens. Entry forms filled in at the Hunter Valley Gardens on the day. Contact Bill 0428 465057, email kalb.b@bigpond.com or Mick 0448 203025
Oct 25-27 Chromefest, Memorial Park, The Entrance, a big weekend of rock & roll music, classic cars and hot rods, retro Stalls from Friday, Friday lunch cruise , twilight cruising around town centre 6pm, Atomic Hitones , Flatrakkers, Rockin Eddie band and lots more, info and entry forms at www.chromefest.org, Janis 0411 288815,car entries $25, accomadation 02 4334 4213
Oct 27 Weekend at Benny's #5. Benny's Custom Garage annual garage crawl and show n shine. 40 Ross St, Goulburn, 9am-1pm, all Pre 80's chrome bumper customs, hot rods, classics and muscle cars welcome, goodies bags for first 30 vehicles, awards, Benny's choice, lady luck female participant, Auto One choice award and more, Shannon's on-site, music, pin striping and BBQ available. Contact Jo (02) 48222773 or email jo@bennyscustomgarage.com.au
VICTORIA
May 24-26 Historic Winton, Australia's largest and most popular all historic motor race meeting, presents a weekend of non stop racing featuring over 400 historic racing cars and motorbikes from the 1920s to the 1980s, celebrations in 2013 include significant milestones. Full event details at www.historicwinton.org or Neil 03 5428 2689
June 7-9 Rod Stock & Custom Bendigo, full indoor show, bands all weekend, driving events, cruise track, food stalls, trade displays and demos, pre '75 vehicles welcome. Contact Daryl 0407 313152 or visit www.rodstockandcustom.com.au
Jun 30 Cruizers Rod And Custom Club Inc. Swap Meet, Warragul Showground's, Howitt St, Warragul, public entry $5, under 15s free, indoor sites $20, outdoor sites $10. Contact Pat 03 56221938 or Jon 03 5944 3895
Jul 20 The Thunderbrds Rod & Custom Club of Vic celebrate 50 years, the Springvale Town Hall, rock n roll dinner dance and club car display, past members are welcome and tickets are limited. Contact Dennis 0409 861088 or Barry 0417 350128
Aug 25 South West Street Rodders Swap Meet, Hamilton Showground, Hamilton, includes 90 (6x4 mtr) indoor sites at $10 per site, book and pay by August 12 to guarantee an indoor site. Saturday 2-6pm available for setup, (security provided) public admitted from 7am Sunday. Contact 0428 289 502.
Sep 8 Shepparton Swap Meet, Shepparton Show ground, High St, hosted by the Goulburn Valley Motor Vehicle Drivers Club Inc. Over 600 sites for veteran, vintage, classic car and motor cycle parts, collectables and bric-a-brac, gates open 7.30 am for public Contact Kris on 03 58299432.
Oct 6 The Australian National Show n Shine, on the banks of Sevens Creek, Clifton Street (Old Hume Hwy), Euroa, 8am â 3.30pm, open to all types of cars, bikes and trucks, trophies for all Marques pre and post war, hot rod and custom with a total of 44 trophy categories, trade, produce and food stalls: picnic atmosphere and park ambience, $5 per display vehicle. Contact John 0418 599183 or visit www.australiannationalshowandshine.com.au
Oct 25-27 Desert City Rodders Goanna Run, hot rods, customs, rockabilly, rock n roll, kustom kulture all wrapped up into one weekend in Mildura. Contact desertcityrodders@hotmail.com or www.desertcityrodders.com
Nov 2 Kiama Car Spectacular, Kiama Showground, hot rods, bikes and classic cars, swap meet and show n shine, swappers et up from 5am on Sat, trading from 7am, cruise at 10am, entry $5 for adults, under 12s free, stalls from $20. Contact Bob on 03 4234 1336 or email kiamacarspectacular@gmail.com
Nov 3 Johns Rod & Custom Picnic, Sandown Raceway, Pre '66 vehicles only, public 10am - 4.30pm, adults $15, children $5, entrants 9am-4.30pm, driver pass $25, family pass $35. Contact 03 9796 2251 or www.kustoms.com.au
Nov 8-10 The Northern Suburbs Street Rodders introduce the inaugural Lake Malwala Rod Run, lots of accommodation and activities. For more details and online entry form visit www.northernsuburbsstreetrods.com.au for updates and detail
Jan 3-5 Kustom Nationals, Philip Island Circuit, Pre '66 vehicles only Contact 03 9796 2251 or www.kustoms.com.au
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Aug 16-18 Melrose Rod Run, Flinders Ranges, Melrose, swap meet, show n shine, poker run, entrant activities over the weekend. ASRF Sanction # 1806 Contact Kevin (08) 8248 or 0418 849352 or mpkjohns1@bigpond.com
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Jun 15-16 W.A Hot Rod & Street Machine Spectacular, moving back to the shows original location, the Claremont Showgrounds. For full event details, visit www.wahotrodshow.com.au
Oct 3-6 Powercruise Barbagallo Raceway, burnout competition, cruising, off street racing, powerskid comp, drifting, dynos, miss powercruise comp, vendors and kids rides. Visit www.powercruise.com for details
TASMANIA
Sep 29 Spring Swap Meet, presented by the Veteran Car Club of Aust (Tas) Inc Northern section, Willis St Council Car Park, Launceston, next to the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania, start time 9 am, $10 per site. Contact Ken 0411 404 560 A/h
Oct 6 Rock & Rodz, 50's and 60's Day, Longford Showground 9am - 4pm, cars, music, fashions and culture. All pre 1970 vehicles welcome, drivers admitted free, 50's pinup comp, burlesque, 50's, 60's fashion parade, tattoo comp. lowbrow art, food, dance floor & kids rides. Entry $10, under 16 free. All profits donated to Camp Quality. Contact Dave 0407 972752
Apr 17-21 ASRF Island State Street Rod Nationals, see National Events, for further info visit www.nats14.asrf.org.au.
NORTHERN TERRITORY
INTERNATIONAL
Nov 15-17 Powercruise Taupo Motorsport Park, NZ, burnout competition, cruising, off street racing, powerskid comp, drifting, dynos, miss powercruise comp, vendors and kids rides. Visit www.powercruise.com for details
