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Dec 2016 VIC 28-31 December FX-FJ Holden National Titles
The Rare Spares & Shannons 23rd FX-FJ Holden National Titles will be hosted by the Early Model Holden Club of Victoria Inc. The National Titles will be held in Mansfield over four days from 28 December. Pre-Entry is required for this event and only members of Australian Early Holden Federation affiliated clubs are eligible to enter their vehicles. Contact: fxfjnats.com.a
SA 27 December Lions Gumeracha Show
This year’s event will take place at the Gumeracha Oval, with gates opening at 10:30am. There will be fun and games for the entire family, including a bouncy castle, face painting, the Australian Strong Man team and much more. Contact: www.gumerachashowandshine.org
NSW 31 December Lionize Twenty16
Held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, this retro themed summer event will be sure to transport you back in time! Created to give you, your friends and the family an exciting and memorable way to spend the last day of the year. Contact: blacklist.events/lionize Jan 2017
WA 12-19 January Vauxhall Owners Club 42nd National Rally
Kicking off in South Yunderup, the Vauxhall owners club invites you to check out the great range of cars at a number of locations and times during the rally. The rally will visit Rockingham, West Coast Car Museum and Dwellingup.
Contact: vauxhall.org.au/
21 January Motorvation
Australia’s longest running car show will continue in 2017 with Motorvation 31 locked in for January 21.
Contact: www.motorplex.com.au/motorvation/
28 January Caravan & Dunny Derby
A month of amazing late model racing coninues for the WA Late Model Title plus the wacky crash and bash action of the Carbusters Caravan and Dunny Demolition Derby! Kwinana Motorplex, Ankatell Rd, Kwinana Beach.
Contact: motorplex.com.au
VIC 6-8 January Kustom Nationals
The Kustom Nationals is the holy grail of the custom car movement in Australia, when once a year the stage is set for all lovers of modified vehicles to come together to wtiness the latest offerings of the kustom car culture. Held in Phillip Island, the event is a three day fun filled party. 100’s of Kustoms and Hot Rods will take over the township of San Remo for the duration of the annual Beach Party, and during the day you can cruise over to the Island visiting some of the secluded beaches and townships, or hang around at the San Remo Foreshore Contact: See Facebook
7 January Cruisin the Bellarine Peninsula
Cruisin the Bellarine Peninsula is being held on Saturday evening January 7th and entails a cruise around the picturesque coast followed by an evening at the Drysdale Cricket Club. Cheap meals, drinks and live music. Contact: See Facebook 8January
Drysdale Autopro Classic Car and Bike Show
Come along and check out the classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars and bikes and be entertained by live music and plenty of fun activities for the kids. Cars and bikes on show from 10am. Free admission. Drysdale Recreation Reserve, Duke Street, Drysdale.
Contact: 0439 282 964
7-8 January Geelong Classic Truck & Machinery Show
The 2017 Geelong Classic Truck and Machinery Show is on again on the 7th and 8th of January 2017. Held annually at the Royal Geelong Showgrounds this show draws exhibitors from all over the state who display their vintage machinery, trucks and cars. A Vintage Tractor Pull runs all weekend and our boiler house comes to life with its collection of more than 20 steam and oil engines, including the 1000hp ship engine. Contact: classictruckandmachinery.com.au
8 January Port Fairy Rod Run
Organised by the South West Street Rodders Club, this rod run will start in Hamilton and end in Port Fairy. Meet at South Combe Park.
Contact: 0437 853 590
13-15 January Colac Custom Car Show
Friday night movie feature at Colac Cinemas at 8:30pm, Saturday show & shine 10am - 4pm, Saturday night at Colac RSL with live band, Sunday mystery cruise.
Contact: 0499 022 505
15 January All Japanese Car & Bike Show
If you own a Japanese car or bike then this event is a must attend. Cars ranging from the 1960s to modern day on display. The event is held at the Show Grounds, Creswick Road, Ballarat. All gate takings donated to Dragon Abreast Ballarat
Contact: 0419 268 325
21-22 January Mazda MX-5 Fan Fest
Mazda Australia are hosting an MX-5 fan event at Sandown Raceway in Victoria. The one-millionth MX-5 is doing a tour of the world and it will be in Melbourne for this event. You will have the chance to sign the car and be part of history. Take part in heaps of awesome activities both on and off track on 21 January 2017! Contact: 0419 268 325
22 January Northern Car/Bike Show
Open to all Veteran, Vintage Classic and Modern Cars & Bikes with over 50 trophy categories on offer. Come down to Cole Reserve in Pascoe Vale for a great day of automotive fun! Contact:
www.standrewscc.com.au
28 January Mustang Driver Training
It’s time to let the ponies loose and run at full gallop! Mustang Motorsport and Excel Driver Training present our Mustang Track Day at Sandown Raceway, This is a great opportunity to let loose the power of your Mustang, be it in standard trim or modified, in a controlled and safe environment. Experienced instructors, led by DJR Team Penske and GT series driver Tony D’Alberto, will be on hand to help you to get the most performance and enjoyment from your Mustang on the track.
Contact: race@mustangmotorsport.com.au
29 January Centre State Swap Meet
The Centre State Swap Meet is a one day event with over 300 sites and a show and shine that normally features over 200 vehicles. Site holders from across the country converge on Bendigo trotting track selling anything and everything associated with cars. There is food and drink available as well as a licensed bar operating.
Contact: 0419 268 325
NSW 15 January North Coast Street Machines 27th Annual Show & Shine
North Coast Street Machines car club will celebrate their 27th annual Show & Shine at Ballina Rugby League Grounds in 2017.
Contact: northcoaststreetmachines.com.au
15 January Berrigan Show & Shine
Held at the Berrigan Golf Club, this show & shine event is for all makes and models of cars, bikes and vintage trucks. There will also be a swap meet and farmers market for the whole family to enjoy. Contact: 0427 315 249
TAS 14 January Bridport Show & Shine
This annual car & bike show organised by the Bridport Lions Club is open to all classic cars & bikes and includes a fashion parade and raffle. Head down to the Bridport Village Green on the 14th of January for a fun day out. Contact: 0418 121 399
15 January Wrest Point South East Rally
The Wrest Point South East Rally is an annual event held every January, organized by the PVCC. The premier yearly event of the PVCC, this rally is a time trial held over one day on the picturesque roads of Southern Tasmania. The annual South East Rally is open to any and all who share a vested interest in the preservation and use of classic, vintage, veteran and post vintage vehicles of all makes and models. During the week leading up to the rally there are car displays at Parliament House and Mawson Place, giving the public a taste of what they will see on rally day. Everyone who has an interest in classic and vintage cars should make time to head down to the displays and check out the cars. After a day of touring the rally ends with a delicious meal.
Contact: postvintage.org.au/
28 January Wheels, Wine and Dine
The East Coast Car Club presents Wheels, Wine and Dine on the 28th January at Georges Bay Esplanade in St Helens. Come and enjoy cars, bikes and boats by the bay. Fine foods, local beers and wine. Live rockabilly bands and kids entertainment.
Contact: eastcoastcarclub@outlook.com