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Events listed: National; Queensland; New South Wales (incl ACT); Victoria; South Australia; Western Australia; Tasmania; Northern Teritory; New Zealand; International;
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NATIONAL EVENTS
Mar 21-25 DLRA Speedweek, Lake Gairdner, SA, info at www.dlra.org.au.
Apr 21-25 (2011) 20th ASRF Street Rod Nationals, Geelong Showgrounds, Easter Weekend 2011, open to all ASRF members and ASRF class vehicles, entry forms, accommodation info and contacts at www.nats11.asrf.org.au.
QUEENSLAND
Sept 19 Eliminators Hot Rod, Car & Bike Show, Beenleigh Showgrounds, James St, Beenleigh, hot rods, American cars, muscle cars, street machines, competition cars, restored classics, custom classic motorcycles, swap meet from 6am, car show from 9am, enter on the day, entry $5 per person, kids under 12 free, top ten trophies, trade displays, fully catered, live music, no BYO, no dogs, free parking via Milne St, for trade enquiries Ph Les 0400 595 629, general enquiries, Ph Wayne 0438 501 939.
Sept 19 Kustom Krafts #7 Alternative Sub Culture Markets, Jagera Arts Centre, 121 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane, 9am-3pm, live band The Vampers, gold coin donation entry, free parking, info at mylittlerockabilly.mail.com.
Sept 26 Goodna RSL Services Club Annual Car Show and Shine, Evan Marginson Park, Woogaroo St, Goodna, share in over $7000 cash and prizes, food stalls, kids rides, free entertainment, many competition classes, all proceeds to Legacy, for more info Ph (07) 3288 3916.
Sept 26 GM Roundup, Rocklea Showground, the biggest GM Roundup ever, Pontiac, Chevrolet, Buick, Holden, Oldsmobile, Vauxhall, Cadillac, share in $5,000 prize money, prizes, trophies, fun, entertainment, licensed venue, food, guest clebrities and plenty of cars, mega swap and sell, bookings essential, brought to you by the FX-FJ Holden Club of QLD Inc. for more info Ph John 0412 506 617, Dudley 0418 763 886 or visit www.fxfjholdenclub.com
Sept 26 The Rotary Club of Jimboomba Inc Annual Hot Rod & Bike Show, Jimboomba Park, cnr South St & Mt Lindesay Highway, big family day, free entry to the public (gold coin donation appreciated) gates open 6am, judging at 10am, trophies presented at noon, American cars, muscle cars, classic cars, hot rods, pickups, Harleys & other major show bikes, classic & veteran bikes, pre 1978 convertibles, please no dogs, no alcohol, ASRF travel concession (tc430c), for more info Ph Des on 0418 889 635.
Oct 2 Miss Alternative, no ordinary beauty pageant, Trash Fest at the Jubilee Hotel, Australia wide competition, for more information go to www.missalternative.com or email info@missalternative.com.
Oct 2-3 Australian Trans-Am Championship, Round 6, Lakeside, for details Ph Grant 0418 754 097 or email president@transamracing.com.au
Oct 3 Chrysler Expo of Queensland, Mt Gravatt showgrounds, Logan Rd, Mt Gravatt, open to all makes and models of veteran, vintage, classic and modern Chrysler products and their related products regardless of country of originshow cars and daily drivers on display, trade displays and the famous Chrysler Swap Meet, pre entry forms available via email soon, trade stall info available on 0412 082 954 or email royal360@optusnet.com.au
Oct 9 Dependable Rockers Dance & Car Club, Annual Drive & Jive In, Yatala Twin Drive In, Jacobs Well Rd, Yatala, exit 38 off the M! Motorway, gates open 2pm, first oin best spot, so be early, hot food from 4pm, all dependable rockers proceeds from the event go to the Childhood Cancer Support Group Inc. rock n roll stalls & paraphernalia, classic cars & hot rods, rock & roll dancing, raffles with excellent prizes, plastic cars and public welcome â please no alcohol, Movies TBA, live band âAtomic Cruisersâ, Children's Surfing Comp â dress up in your favourite surfing gear, prizes for best dressed child, admission $16 adults, children under 15 $8, children under 6 free, for more info Ph Dave (07) 3282 3434 or Bill (07) 3388 0271 before 8:30pm please, email dependablerockers@optusnet.com.au or visit www.dependablerockers.com.au
Oct 17 Harrigans Hot Rod and Custom Show, Harrigans Irish Pub, Calypso Bay (Jacobs Well), hot rods, classics, customs and street machines, more than $5,000 in trophies and awards, 26 categories including top car of the show, Harrigans choice and best engine bay etc, trade displays, face painting, raffles, food and drinks will be available, rock band and DJ, Stuart Bishop Diamond 1967 Camaro Doorslammer on show as well as an engine fire up, entrants entry at 7am, 9am for spectators, for more info Ph Peter on 0418 190 103 or visit www.chevclubqld.com.
Oct 30 Rods Inc Halloween Rod Run, calling all skeletons, ghosts and crows, dress up in your spooky clothes, dig up your mother-in-law to give us a fright, come and join us for a devilishly good night, start at Rods Inc Clubrooms, Burchill St, Loganholme (map ref: pg 263, Q5), 6.30 pm for 7pm start to the run, hot food and drinks available for purchase, entertainment and raffles, prizes for best dressed car, best costume (male, female and child) sanction number: SA 122 AQ, for more info Ph Frank 0439 757 732 or 5547 0073.
Oct 31 Goombungee Little Folks Group Car Show, Motorbike Poker Run and Market Day, Goombungee Show Grounds, Car Show- gates open 9am, judging at 10am, presentation at 2pm, competitor entry $10, trophies awarded for 12 categories, food, licensed bar, entertainment and raffles, public entry gold coin. Motorbike Poker Run - registrations between 8am - 9am at Goombungee Antiques and Café, Mocatta st Goombungee, $10 registration fee, includes a rolling bike show, chance of winning $250 for best poker hand and $100 for worst poker hand, finishes at Goombungee Show Grounds, Goombungee Little Folks Group is a not for profit organization providing a kindergarten for the children of our rural area, all funds raised from the event will benefit the children who attend our centre, for more info Ph Amanda 0428 344 811 or email glfg09@hotmail.com
Nov 5-7 Tunes & Fumes at Zilzie Bay, show and shine (pre 1974), live bands, trade fair, singing, dancing, eating, drinking and much more, free spectator entry, for more info, accommodation packages and full event program Ph 1300 651 440 or visit www.zilziebay.com.au.
Nov 7 Thunderbirds of Queensland Inc invites you to our annual Yankee Doodle Cruise, more info to come.
Nov 7 North Pine Country Cruise, 7am to 4pm, inviting all pre 1974, hotrods, customs, classics, and vintage & motor bikes, ASRF sanctioned event, show & shine, trophies (publican pick) parking for over 2000 cars, the first of an annual event, as well as having a fun filled day why not stroll through the historic 'Old Petrie Town' see working cottage's, rum distillery, blacksmith, pottery, steam engines, the working Old Petrie pub, kids amusements and plenty of food & drink outlets, a day for the whole family, for more info Ph Lynne 0439 344 296 or after 7pm (07) 3264 4296.
Nov 7 Jim Eames Memorial Yankee Doodle American Car Cruise to Atkinson Dam, all American vehicles, hot rods & customs welcome, meet BP truck stop, Boundary Rd, Rocklea at 9am for 9.30am departure, for more info Ph Dave 0427 034 151 or email contact@toqinc.org.
Nov 14 Wheels of the Century, Redcliffe Showgrounds, Scarborough Rd, Redcliffe, open to all car clubs & private entries inc: historical vehicles, vintage & veteran, hot rods, muscle cars, trucks, bikes, vans, utes and more, all catering facilities available on grounds, live music, gates open 7.30am for all exhibitors and trade stalls for setup, general entry 9am-2pm, entry on the day $10, pre-pay $7, trade stalls $50 per site, public entry adults $5, children under 12 free, many categories, for more info Ph Brian Stow 3284 0104, 0412 744 354 or Cheryl Linsdell 3283 1009, 0427 313 458, email wheelscentury@optushome.com.au or visit www.clontarfbeach.scoutsqld.com.au
Nov 19-21 Brisbane Hot Rod and Street Machine Spectacular, new date and venue, now to be held at the Gold Coast Convention and Entertainment Centre, Broadbeach (www.gccec.com.au), over 6,500 sq.mtrs. of air conditioned space, ample undercover parking, Jupiters Casino, shopping and restaurants within walking distance, info Ph Steve Clayton 0417 165 763.
Feb 25-27 Tweed Area Street Rodders Kingscliff 2011 Rod Run, Show and Shine, trophies and a great relaxing weekend, accommodation can be booked directly through Drifters Holiday Village on (02) 6674 2505, all other enquiries to Gary Coates on 0407 344 715.
May 15 Clasic Speedway Association of QLD Inc. Annual Car & Bike Show and Swap, Greenbank Sport and Recreation Grounds, 720/768 Middle Road, Greenbank, vintage, classic, hot rods, customs, modern, bikes, speedway vehicles and memorabilia, clubs and trade displays welcome, 40+ trophies, kids amusements, gates open 6am for swap, show entrants in by 8am, entry/swap sites $10 per car, public $3 adults, children under 16 free, no dogs or camping, for more info Ph Frank 0407 035 412, email tony@classicspeedway.com or visit www.classicspeedway.com
June 4 Rodz, Rock 'n' Roll, 1-9pm, Pine Rivers Park, Gympie Road, Strathpine, Car Show & Shine featuring cars from the 50's, 60's and 70's, rock 'n' roll bands, food and market stalls, amusement rides & fireworks spectacular, save the date, more details coming soon, Ph (07) 3283 0421 or 0428 213 146.
NEW SOUTH WALES (incl ACT)
Sept 19 In its 19th year, the Burwood Spring Festival Show & Shine is open to all makes and models including hot rods, street machines, custom machines, bikes, military vehicles and all those lovely veterans and classics, over 15 trophies on offer for best in class, traders and merchandisers also welcome, gates open 10am until 5pm, a great family fun day with food and entertainment all day, contact Rhonda on 0425 206 021 or show.n.shine@bigpond.com by 19 August to register and secure your spot.
Sept 19 Red's Big Day Out #7, Penrith Raceway and Showground, Station Street Penrith, gates open 7am, entered cars to be in by 10am, hot rods, classics, street machines, utes, $10 entry per car, first 100 cars get gift bag, top 10 trophies, public entry $2 per person for Wallacia Rural Fire Brigade, trade stands, jumping castles, great family day out, for info Ph Red 0408 462 086.
Sept 25 All Ford Day, Queanbeyan Show Grounds, open to all makes and models of Ford vehicles, run in conjunction with the Queanbeyan Swap Meet, car entry $5 per vehicle, cars to be in place by 9am, judging starts at 11am, car shows starts at 10am, swap meet starts at 6.30am, sites available, public entry $3 per person, for further info Ph Sean 0400 472 763 or email allfordday@hotmail.com or write to PO Box 66, Calwell ACT 2905.
Sept 25-26 Queanbeyan Swap Meet, Queanbeyan Showground, enter through Glebe Ave gate, all makes, all types swap meet, unlimited outside sites available, including Ford Car Show on Saturday and American Car Show Sunday, 3 events on the 1 weekend, 6x6 metre site $15 per day, lookers $3, site setup from midday Friday, open to lookers 6am Saturday, to book your site send payment to Queanbeyan Swap-Meet PO Box 66, Calwell ACT 2905 or Ph with your credit card details, for more info Ph 0427 267 927 or email qbnswap@hotmail.com.
Sept 26 American Car Nationals, Queanbeyan Show Grounds, Queanbeyan, open to all makes, models & years of American cars, hot rods, motorcycles, trucks, boats, caravans & machinery, the original organizers are back, swap meet all weekend (bookings available on 0427 267 927), 6x6 metre site $15 per day, sponsorship enquiries welcome, car entry $5 (includes car entry and driver), spectators $3 per person, for further info or entry form please Ph 0427 267 927, email acn2010@live.com.au or write to American Car Nationals, PO Box 66, Calwell ACT 2905.
Oct 1-4 L!vesites presents Rockers and Revheads, Newcastle, Friday Rockers and Rev Heads Ball, Saturday Drive in Theatre Nite 'Grease', Rockin Rockabilly Nite, Rock n Roll Beach Party, Car Cruise, American vehicles and street rods parade, music by No Brakes and The Real Gone Cats, Monday Classic Car and Street Rod Lake and Beaches Cruise, bookings are required for selected events via Civic Ticketek on 4929 1977 or visiting www.ticketek.com.au. For more info email info@livesites.org.au or Ph 4925 3969.
Oct 2-3 Festival of Yesteryear, Mudgee, October long weekend, for more info go to www.cvamc.com.au or Ph (02) 6372 3899 or 0438 229 774.
Oct 15-17 Cudgegong Cruisers Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Mudgee MotorFest, AREC Cassilis road, Mudgee, show n shine, engine building comp, grass events, swap meet, dyno, Billy cart/Pedal car display and race, face painting, onsite camping and catering, jumping castle, outdoor cinema Sat night, licensed bar, live entertainment, limited entries so enter now, for more info Ph Tig 0411 047 825 or Joan 0408 723 948.
Oct 17 Camden Car Show 2010, Camden Showground, 10 Cawdor Rd, open to all vehicles of interest & bikes, live band and DJ's, raffles, food/drinks, kids rides, face painting, animal farm, trophys, trade stands, gates open 8am â 3pm, vehicles in for judging by 10.30am, entry $15, in support of Miracle Babies Foundation, for more info Ph John 0418 238 919, Steve 0412 435 698 or visit www.567chevclub.com.au
Oct 22-24 ChromeFest, Entrance, NSW, a tribute to classic american cars, hot rods & rock & roll, Sat garage crawl, retro market stalls, entertainment Saturday & Sunday in Memorial park, wanted Nostalgia trade stalls, for info call Janet (02) 4352 3332 or 0429 508 335 or visit www.chromefest.net.
Oct 31 Bathurst's Annual Show & Shine, St Patricks Club, streeters, rods, trucks, racecars, restorations, bikes and much more, jumping castle, trophies, food & bar, trade stalls, $15 entry, 7.30am start, for more info Ph Brett 0404 514 791, email pozza84@live.com.au or visit www.bathurstshowandshine.com.au
Nov 7 24th Annual New South Wales 2010 All Chrysler Day, Fairfield Showground, Smithfield Road, Prairiewood, gates open 6.30am for entrants, 7.30am for spectators, display vehicle gate will close at 10am and will not reopen until approximately 2pm, vehicle entry $20 each, spectators $3 entry from which a donation to charity will be made, open to all Chrysler complianced vehicles, for more info Ph Ron (02) 9772 3785, Keith (02) 9625 0594, Bernie (02) 9625 7803 or visit www.allchryslerday.com
Nov 14 Mountain Cruizers Car Club (Lithgow) Charity Car, Bike & Hot Rod Show, Wallerawang Primary School, Barton Ave, Wallerawang, gates open 7.30am for entrants, 9am to the general public, open to all cars, bikes, vintage cars, hot rods, rat rods & b/s utes, if it has 2 or 4 wheels we would love to see you there, presentation at 2pm, over 30 trophies, $10 for entrants, gold coin donation for the general public, money raised will go to local charities, fully catered by Wallerawang Primary School, drinks, BBQ & hot food, for more info Ph Todd on 0439 044 773.
Nov 14 Gulgong Vintage & Classic Motorcycle Club are holding their inaugural Swap Meet, in the old gold mining town of Gulgong in central west NSW, all bits, parts & bric a brac welcome, especially vintage & classic, camping available, town has Hotels / Motels & Van Park, some private camping available, gates open 7am, $10 for sellers and $2 for lookers, food & drinks onsite, show n shine trophies for cars & bikes, for more info Ph Secretary Alex Lithgow 0428 330 338 or email gulgongvcmc@gmail.com or visit www.gulgongmotorcycleclub.com
Nov 14 The Day Of The Drags brings you Judgement Day, classics and muscle cars of the chrome bumper era battling it out on the quarter mile in the much loved format of the Day Of The Drags, open to vehicles of Australian and American origin, manufactured prior to 1975 running 11sec or slower, a great day for owners of Fords, Holdens, Chevs, Mopars and other tough Yank or Aussie cars, Judgement Day is grass roots do-it-yourself racing, info at www.dayofthedrags.net.
Nov 21 Rodstock 3rd Annual Swap Meet & Car Show, 205 Adams Road, Luddenham, presented by Cool Customs Restorations and Huberts Country Club, enjoy a great family day out with kids stuff, live bands, trophies and trade stands welcome, gates open 6am, public entry $2 per person, car show entry $10 per car, judged cars to be in by 10am, first 100 cars receive goody bag, wet day will be 28th November, for info Ph Ang 0407 228 137 or 0408 462 086.
Nov 26-28 Mopar Rumble, Sydney Dragway, drag racing, trade stands, swap meets, dyno comp, burnouts, cruising, show 'n' shine and more, for more info Ph 0451 958 440 or visit www.moparrumble.com
Dec 3-5 New England Rods & Customs Run, Armidale, Friday night Barbeque and Drinks, Saturday poker run and visit to a collection of special interest cars and couple of other places of interest in the morning and a show and shine in the afternoon with the Flattrackers and River City Rumblers playing and activities including Mini Rod cruising plus Tony Marks from Air Speed doing Pinstriping, an auction and dinner will be held on Saturday night, Sunday will be breakfast then Driving Events at the Traffic Education Centre, contact Greg on 0408 604 823 for entries and accommodation at Pembroke Tourist and Leisure Park where the run will be based.
Dec 18 Miss Alternative, no ordinary beauty pageant, The Gaelic Theatre, Australia wide competition, for more information go to www.missalternative.com or email info@missalternative.com.
Feb 11-13 South Coast Cruisers Nelligen Hot Rod Custom & Classic Run, Riverside Nelligen Tourist Park, entry $20 per car, pay on arrival, includes 2 Egg & Bacon Rolls Sunday morning, pre 70's vehicles only weekend, Saturday mid morning cruise to the bay & back, band Saturday night at pub across the road, Sunday morning egg & bacon rolls, entrants judged, trophies, accommodation bookings Ph Nelligen Holiday Park, ask for Gay or Sam & tell them you are booking for hot rod & custom weekend 1300 784 446 or (02) 4478 1076, www.nelligenpark.com.au. For more info Ph Lee or Debbie Pearce (02) 4474 3761, 0419 845 890 or email southcoastnats@bigpond.com
Feb 25-27 Tweed Area Street Rodders Kingscliff 2011 Rod Run, Show and Shine, trophies and a great relaxing weekend, accommodation can be booked directly through Drifters Holiday Village on (02) 6674 2505, all other enquiries to Gary Coates on 0407 344 715.
Mar 13 Morisset Central Coast Swap Meet & Car Display, with the Special Sell your Car Corral, 6am â 3pm, Morisset Showground, Ourimbah Street, Morisset, sellers set-up only from 3pm to 8pm on Saturday and from 6am Sunday, enter via Ourimbah Street, overnight camping fee applies for Saturday arrivals, limited under cover sites $20, open air sites $15, car display entry $10 per car for registered cars, car corral entry $15 per car, for info Ph Vince 0402 949 231 or visit www.morissetswap.com
VICTORIA
TBA Miss Alternative, no ordinary beauty pageant, Australia wide competition, for more information go to www.missalternative.com or email info@missalternative.com.
Oct 3 Euroa Show & Shine, Victorias fastest growing show & shine event, veteran, vintage, classic, custom, modified, bikes, 8am-3:30pm, general public entry gold coin donation, food court, entertainment, market stalls, 42 trophy categories, for more info Ph (03) 5795 1347, 0439 398 195 or email shownshine@mcmedia.com.au.
Oct 3 The Last of the Chrome Bumpers, Cora Lynn Country Car Show & Market/Swap Meet, recreational reserve at Cora Lynn, Melways ref: pge 14, R15, classic, hot rod, vintage, sports car, ute, pickup, classic truck, vintage caravan, classic bike or interesting station wagon up to 1979 come along for a great picnic day, display car & driver free entry, general public $5 per person, children under 12 free, wide variety of food available, childrens amusements and rides, ASRF sanction, for more info Ph Dennis 0409 861 088 or Gary 0421 520 504.
Oct 16-17 33rd Victorian FX-FJ State Titles and Holden Car Show, social event Saturday night, show and shine on Sunday at Polocross venue, Ballarat Airport from 10am, all Holdens welcome on the day, FX-FJ for judging, all other Holdens for display, trade stalls and activities, for more info Ph Scott 0419 106 264, email scdd@bigpond.net.au or visit www.bdehcc.com
Oct 17 Marsh Rodders Annual Swap Meet, Hot Rod, Custom and Bike Show, Maddingly Park, Station St, Bacchus Marsh, Melways Ref: 333 H10, 15 trophies on offer, presentation at 1pm, ASRF sanctioned event, entrants lucky draw, kids playground, live band, on site catering, swap meet sellers entry 6:30am, buyers 7am, $10 per site, show vehicles $10 includes driver and 1 passenger, public entry $3, children under 12 free, trade stands welcome, for more info Ph Craig 0419 514 444 or Tony 0409 746 792.
Oct 17 Studebaker Concours & Show and Shine, Moorabbin Airport, 9.30am till late afternoon, entry is free, all Studebaker owners and enthusiasts welcome, further details Ph Michael Pink 0438 116 335 or visit http://www.studebakercarclub.net
Oct 21-24 Desert City Rodders Mildura Inc. Goanna Run, Thursday bench session at BIG 4 Golden River Holiday Park for early arrivals, Friday bench session, pre entries from 7.30pm, Saturday, registration, observation, cruise to Feast Street, Sunday, show 'n shine at Mildura Gateway Tavern, Bus will be running to Country Market, Monday Dinner, single entry $65, couples $90, family $100, entry includes Friday BBQ tea, Saturday breakfast and BBQ lunch, Sunday Pancake breakfast, sausage sizzle and tea, pre entry closes Oct 15, for more info Ph Danny Wilson (03) 5022 1116, all accommodation bookings, Ph Big 4 Golden River Holiday Park (03) 5021 2299 or 1800 621 262
Oct 23 Warrnambool Drag Racing Club Swap Meet and Show & Shine, Friendly Societies Oval, Hyland Street Warrnambool, gates open 6am for site holders, 7am for general admission, prizes and presentations after 1pm, outdoor site $20, car show entry $5, general admission $5, under 16's free, fully catered, for more info and bookings Ph Paul 0409 935 084 or Andrew 0418 364 795.
Oct 22-24 Camperdown Cruise, Rockabilly Weekend & Custom Car Show, with 12 live rockabilly bands, Straight 8s, Itchy Fingers, Sky Rockats (w'bool) The Infernos, F100s, The Rechords, Jump 'N' Jive, Ignition, Long Billies, plus rockabilly DJs Vegas & Memphis, Vivien Of Holloway fashion parade, Louisiana Fireball a special tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis, vintage fashion parade, vintage 50s flea market, dance competitions, over 20 trade stalls, Kustom Lane Art Gallery exhibition, street performances, vintage flea market and trade stall enquiries welcome (Ph Arthur of Relic Restorations 0418 556 299 or Christine of Vivien of Holloway 0417 144 169), classic cars and kustoms plus much more, for entry/ticket details please visit the website, proceeds to be donated to local charities and hospital, For more information visit www.camperdowncruise.com or contact Arthur on 0418 556 299.
Oct 30-31 Kustoms of Australia's 18th annual Picnic, Lardner Park, 20 min from Pakenham, the most exciting Hot Rod and Kustom car extravaganza in the southern hemisphere, ample and varied accommodation, start the event with an entertaining Friday afternoon for entrants at Warragul, with the rest of the weekend based at Lardner Park, model car exhibition, Kustom Kulture art festival, and numerous lifestyle trade stands Saturday evening cruisin' at Warragul, Sunday hot rods, kustoms, classics, and muscle cars gathering from 9 am, bands playing right throughout till 5pm, for more info Ph Kustoms of Australia on (03) 9796 2251 or visit www.kustoms.com.au
Nov 8 Geelong Street Rodders Inc. Cruise Night at the Geelong Showgrounds will be resuming in the summer months, please contact Ray 0400 932 444 for more details.
Nov 27-28 Rod Stock & Custom, Prince of Wales Show Grounds, Holmes Rd, Bendigo, rods, rats, customs, classics, bobbers, choppers and tear drop caravans, vehicle cut off year 1975, show n shine, driving events, bench session, rock n roll dancing, entrant giveaways, trophies, trade sites, catering on site, entrant on site âfreeâ camping, no BYO alcohol permitted at venue, for show info, entry forms and trade enquiries Ph Daryl 0407 313 152, email rsc@inklink.net.au or visit www.rodstockandcustom.com.au
Nov 28 Southern Hot Rod Club Christmas Cruise, Melbourne Gun Club, Victoria Road, Lillydale, Mel Ref 274 E9, gates open 9am, shaded parking, food, music, kids activities, trophies and prizes, special visit from Santa and Kevin Waterrat, entrants $15 per car including family, general admission $5 each or $15 family, for more info Ph Rachel (03) 5962 3916, Robert (03) 9758 9883 or email dragstripgirl@netspace.net.au.
Dec 5 Show-Us-Ya-Wheels, Numurkah Show grounds, Tunnock Rd, Numurkah, rods, customs, classics, restored, bikes, trucks, tractors and 4x4's all welcome, entry from 8am, $10 per vehicle entry, spectators $5, air display by Matt Hall Australia's own Top Gun and Red Bull air racer, rocker racing and vintage tractor pull, craft market, kid's rides food and drink, all proceeds to local charities, for more info visit showusyawheels.com or Ph Golly on (03) 5862 1144 during business hours.
Dec 13 Geelong Street Rodders Inc. Cruise Night at the Geelong Showgrounds will be resuming in the summer months, please contact Ray 0400 932 444 for more details.
Jan 7-9 Kustoms of Australia 9th Kustom Nationals, Phillip Island, the Holy Grail of the kustom car movement in Australia, mildly kustomized cruisers to krazy kustoms, representatives from top national and international magazines and auto related television shows, Friday Beach Party, On Saturday and Sunday non-stop cruisin' of the famous Phillip Island Grand Prix track, rockabilly bands, top chop how-to, pinstriping workshop, pin up contest, hot rod tattoo contest, model car show, kustom kulture exhibition, hot rod & lifestyle traders, kustoms, hot rods, classics, muscle cars, mini rods, lowrider bikes, flamethrowers, muffler rap, for more info Ph Kustoms of Australia on (03) 9796 2251, or visit www.kustoms.com.au
Jan 7-9 South West Street Rodders Surfside Campout, Port Fairy, Friday registration and bench session from 7pm, Saturday registration and cruise to Koroit for lunch and lucky ticket prizes, 6.30pm roast dinner and rock n roll dance, Sunday 10am show and shine and rock n roll band at Southcombe Park Oval, trophy presentations, for more info Ph Club 0428 289 502, Neville (03) 5572 3473 or Bronc (03) 5572 1400.
Jan 9 The Red Hill Country Music Festival, Red Hill show grounds, 9am - 6.30pm, gates opening at 8am, Melway Ref 190 J3, ASRF Sanction number is 45/10, organized by the Lions Club of Mount Eliza Inc., any profit after expenses raised goes to the Frankston Hospital Special Care Nursery, for more info Ph (03) 9587 9937, 0412 091 605 or email bryan.muir@bigpond.com
Jan 10 Geelong Street Rodders Inc. Cruise Night at the Geelong Showgrounds will be resuming in the summer months, please contact Ray 0400 932 444 for more details.
Feb 14 Geelong Street Rodders Inc. Cruise Night at the Geelong Showgrounds will be resuming in the summer months, please contact Ray 0400 932 444 for more details.
Mar 14 Geelong Street Rodders Inc. Cruise Night at the Geelong Showgrounds will be resuming in the summer months, please contact Ray 0400 932 444 for more details.
April 11 Geelong Street Rodders Inc. Cruise Night at the Geelong Showgrounds will be resuming in the summer months, please contact Ray 0400 932 444 for more details.
April 16-17 The Hot Rod Rumble is back, Lardner Park, exciting and entertaining new format, rockabilly festival, hot rods, kustoms, musclecars, lots more detailed info introduced over the next few months as the finer points are taken care off, for info Ph (03) 9796 2251 or visit www.kustoms.com.au
April 29-May 1 Cavendish Campout 2011, South West Street Rodders Hamilton and Old Skool Hotrod Club Horsham combined Cavendish Campout, camping is at Recreation Reserve on the banks of the Wannon River, no entry fee to the campout but a small $4 per adult per night camping fee to be paid in advance, Friday bench session, Saturday cruise into hamilton after lunch, tea at Bunyip Hotel or Cavendish Café, band jam session at Recreation Reserve, Sunday show and shine from 10am, no trophies, for more info email sammys33@bigpnd.net.au or Ph Sammy (03) 5571 1146.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Sept 17-19 Toop & Toop Rock n Roll Festival, Victor Harbor, register your pre 69 vehicle, $10 entry with the chance to win $1,000 of wheels, entry forms and further information at www.rocknrollfestival.com.au
Oct 3 1st Annual Rockabilly Rumble, The Crown and Anchor, doors open 12pm, live tattooing, burlesque, swing dancing, lowbrow art exhibition, stalls, food and prizes, live bands, $5 entry.
Oct 3 Palmer Street Party, 11am - 4pm, live band, DJezz, dance floor, raffles, bar, food, free entry, all welcome, community event, for more info Ph Ash on 0417 899 283.
Oct 23-24 Road Rats Blanchetown Picnic by the River, at the Golf Club Oval, stay Staurday night at the Caravan Park, camp on the oval or just come for the Sunday, pre-entry includes Saturday night meal, Sunday breakfast, bonfire at the oval and t-shirt, low key show n shine $2 entry, catering van, tea and coffee available or bring your own picnic lunch, over $700 in raffle prizes, trade stands welcome, $5 entry, for more info Ph Daryle (08) 8568 1959 or 0413 443 043.
Oct 30 Miss Alternative, no ordinary beauty pageant, Necromancy at the Enigma Bar, Australia wide competition, for more information go to www.missalternative.com or email info@missalternative.com.
Oct 30-31 The Mount Gambier Autofest & Show N Shine, now in its 32nd year, Australia's longest running Street Machine motoring event, street rods, street machines, imports, restored or kustoms are all welcome and catered for, events will again include, Go To Whoa, Motorkana, Dyno Challenge, the fiercely competitive Burnout Title and of coarse the static display Show N Shine, new also for 2010 will be an integrated cruise track within the show grounds arena, inside space is limited and a first in best dressed policy applies, for those wanting accommodation contact: free call 1800 087187, money back guarantee for the first 200 entrants (conditions apply see website for details), for more info visit www.autofest.com.au
March 6 34th Campbelltown Swap Meet, Campbelltown Oval, Cnr. Darley & Lower North East Roads, Campbelltown, no bookings required, for info Ph Geoff Willshire 0400 283 400 or email sarcc@tpg.com.au.
Jan 14-16 Valley Hot Rodders Annual 'Cruise On' event, Barossa Valley, highlight of the weekend is the 'Street Party' on the Saturday night in Tanunda, rock & roll bands, hotrods & custom cars, lots of cruzin make for a good weekend, for more info contact Valley Hot Rodders on (08) 8563 0864 or hotrod38@bigpond.net.au.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
TBA Miss Alternative, no ordinary beauty pageant, Australia wide competition, for more information go to www.missalternative.com or email info@missalternative.com.
Nov 14 GoodFellas Yanchep Picnic, meet at Kingsway Shopping Centre, cnr Hepburn Avenue and Wanneroo Road, Kingsway from 10am, depart at 10.30am for a cruise to Yanchep National Park, meals and snacks available or bring your own to enjoy in the park, free Bouncy Castle for the kids, great prize giveaways in the lucky prize draw, open to all pre 1978 hot rods, customs and American muscle cars, $5 per car, includes entry to the Park and one lucky number in the big draw, sorry, but no dogs allowed in the National Park, for more info Ph Jeff on 0403 173 568.
NORTHERN TERRITORY
TASMANIA
TBA Miss Alternative, no ordinary beauty pageant, Australia wide competition, for more information go to www.missalternative.com or email info@missalternative.com.
Sept 26 Spring 2010 Swap Meet, organised by Veteran Car Club of Aust (Tas) Inc Northern section, Willis Street Council Car Park, Launceston Tasmania, next to National Automobile Museum of Tasmania, start time 9am, $10 per site, further information Ph Ken Watts 0411 404 560 (ah)
Oct 3 Tassie Rockers present Rock & Rodz, Longford Showground, 10am - 4pm, celebrate the culture of the 1950's & 60's, pre 1970 car display, live bands playing everyone's favourite hits from the 50's & 60's, rock & roll dance displays, there will also be food, drink & merchandise stalls, all hot rods, customs, street machines, classics & motorcycles welcome, fun day for all ages, admission $10, under 16 & display car drivers free, all profits to Camp Quality, entry forms from www.tassierockers.com. more info email familyokeefe@bigpond.com or Ph Dave 0407 972 752.
NEW ZEALAND
INTERNATIONAL
Oct 12-21 Forgie Events, Marcus Ambrose NASCAR Tour, Charlotte, North Carolina, tour includes return economy airfares (ex-Brisbane, additional costs for other departure locations) 7 nights twin share 4 star accommodation, daily breakfast, meet with Marcus Ambrose, NASCAR race tickets, âWorld of Outlawsâ tickets, workshop tours, Hall of Fame visit, most transfers, exclusive tour merch pack, total cost of $7,345, limited to 20 guests, bookings close Sept 10, for more info email info@forgieevents.com or visit www.forgieevents.com.
