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January WA 28 January Caravan & Dunny Derby
A month of amazing late model racing continues for the WA Late Model Title plus the wacky crash and bash action of the Carbusters Caravan and Dunny Demolition Derby!
Contact: motorplex.com.au
VIC 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.
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. Contact: 0457 469 389
TAS 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
QLD 29 January All American Car Show
This is the first big car show and swap meet for the year at Rocklea Showgrounds. All American cars invited, Miss All American Pin Up Pageant, coffee vans, food and entertainment
Contact: @Allamericancars
SA 29 January Cars of Australia 2017
The Strathalbyn Auto Collectors Club are hosting a show and shine event on the 29 January. Contact:
strathalbynautocollectors.com
NSW 29 January Central Coast Cars & Coffee
Come down to the Mt Penang Gardens in Kariong NSW for the January Central Coast Cars & Coffee. Free entry for any type of vehicle new or old.
Contact: See Facebook
February WA 3-4 February Goldenstates
One of the most famous events in Western Australian Drag Racing returns — the Goldenstates are coming back to Perth Motorplex. See national championship drag racing in full flight across two action-packed days.
Contact: www.motorplex.com.au/goldenstatesfebruary-3-and-4/
11 February Big Al’s Poker Run
On the 11 February, at Perry Lakes Reserve, the Big Al’s Poker Run event will be held in memory of the big man. Once again, the organisers will be presenting the Vintage Collective Markets who will be bringing wonderful food trucks, kids rides and vintage collectables and wares. Proceeds after costs will be donated to Big Al’s chosen charity — UniCamp for kids.
Contact: bigalspokerrun.com.au
12 February Nitro Funny Cars
Come down to the Kwinana Motorplex and see a dozen nitro-fuelled funny cars duking it out on the quarter mile at speeds of over 400km/h! Nitro Express, Lets Boogie, Dark Horse, LA Hooker, Stormtrooper, Red Devil, Beach Bomb, Nitro Thunder and more will all be putting on a side by side acing show you need to see to believe.
Contact: motorplex.com.au
SA 5 February Victor Harbor Autojumble
Held in the picturesque town of Victor Harbor, the Autojumble caters for motoring enthusiasts of all ages with up to 200 stalls selling a variety of items including car and motorcycle parts, automobilia, garagenalia, antiques and collectibles. The large show and shine on the oval will have trophies for the best vehicles on show including modified vehicles, hot rods and classic cars and motorcycles.
Contact: hmvc.org.au
12 February Corvettes Rock the Bay
Bring your Corvette along to Wigley Reserve, Glenelg for a day of family fun. All Corvettes welcome, preregistration $5 or $10 on the day. Contact: www. corvetteclubofsa.com.au
12 February All British Day South Australia 2017
A Major Motoring Event not to be Missed” Echunga Recreation Grounds, Echunga Road, Echunga, SA, 5153 Charity Supporting Event
Contact: allbritishday.com
QLD 18 February Tuff Metal Car Show
To take place at the Eagle Sports Complex, 3 Weedon St, Mansfield, the Tuff Metal car show will showcase hot rods, muscle, 4x4, bikes and hi-tech imports. The show is expected to run from 2pm with judging commencing at 5:30pm. Contact: See Facebook
26 February Logan Car Show
Calling all car enthusiasts and clubs. The date is set for another huge Logan car show for 2017. This will be the 10th anniversary so is expected to be bigger and better than ever before. Come along and enjoy rides, entertainment, bands, trade stands, exhibitors, food, drinks and of course — cars. The event will be held on Logan Jacaranda Avenue, Woodridge. See you there!
Contact: marika.saliba@ pcyc.org.au
TAS 19 February Wings & Things
The highly successful Wings & Things is all set for the second time around. Held at the Georgetown airport, the event features a display of vintage, veteran and classic cars - aircraft, machinery and vintage tractors. Bring the family along for a wonderful day out. Contact: 0459 039 090
25-26 February Horsepower Spectacular
One of Tasmania’s premier indoor car/bike shows organised by the Early Ford Club of Tasmania. See some of Australia’s top hot rods, custom and muscle cars on display. Food, drinks, trade stands, club, individual displays and entertainment at the venue.
0418 113 007 Contact:
NSW 10-11 February 2017 Nowra Show
Come and enjoy this popular two day annual show and share in the abundant family entertainment. The main arena has many displays and competitions for the spectator to delight in.
Contact: nowrashow.org.au
26 February Show ‘n’ Shine for Damian
On the 26 February at the Windale ovals, a car show will be held to support Damian Jobson who was injured earlier this year in a tragic football accident, leaving Damian a quadriplegic. The show will be held to raise funds for a new vehicle with specially fitted wheelchair access for Damian and his family. Contact: See Facebook
ACT 4 February Cars, Bikes and Coffee
That’s right, Cars, Bikes and Coffee is back! A summertime twilight spectacular, entirely indoors, under lights in an awesome new venue to boot. Starting at 5:30pm and running well into the night with some awesome surprises in the pipeline. Head down to 21 Wentworth Ave, Kingston on Feb 4th to join the fun.
Contact: See Facebook
VIC 19 February Minyip Show & Shine
Bring your classic car, hot rod, custom vehicle or motorcycle to this great country town show and shines. The event is organised by the Freedom Riders Association and is proudly supported by Shannons Insurance.
Contact: 0432 776 458
19 February All Ford Day
See over 1200 Ford show cars, with over 30 Ford car club displays at the All Ford Day in Waurn Ponds. Private and club show cars will be judged and awarded trophies. Other entertainment includes merchandise sales, guest V8 Supercar driver autograph sessions, trade displays, kids rides and much more. Contact: allfordday.org.au
March WA 3-5 March Gazzanats
Gazzanats is will be held at the Collie Motorplex and kicks off at noon for spectators on Friday 3 March. The event will see burnout competitions, super skids, show & shines, go to whoa, track cruises, dash 4 cash and drift demos. Bar open on site.
Contact: garymyers.com.au/ gazzanats-wa
QLD 10-12 March High Altitude Hot Rod Run
On March 10-12 the Toowoomba Hot Rodders present their High Altitude Rod Run at the Toowoomba Showgrounds.The event includes a mystery run, local run, billy cart derby and other activities, Saturday night themed Under the Sea dinner culminating in Sundays Show ‘n’ Shine at the Cobb & Co Museum in Lindsay Street. This will be followed by lunch back at the Showgrounds for presentation of trophies. Camping available at the Showgrounds.
Contact: 0419 769 633
16-18 March Lakeside Tribute
The Lakeside Tribute began in 2011 with the 50th anniversary celebration of the official opening of the circuit on March 19, 1961, and has grown to become a headline event on the racing calendar. In 2017 the the Lakeside Tribute will also pay tribute to Peter Brock, with special guests, a Brock car display and demonstration laps and heaps more. Contact: www. qldraceways.com.au
19 March Gold Coast Superswap
The Gold Coast Superswap and Show n Shine is being hosted by the Automobile Restorers Association and will be held on Sunday 19th March at the Country Paradise Parklands just 2kms from Nerang (M1 Exit 69) on the Gold Coast. The event is open to all makes and models of cars and commercials.
Contact: 0449 997 149
26 March Rust and Chrome
The Rust and Chrome Car show will be held on the 26th of March 2017 at the Norwell Motorplex. Classic, muscle, chrome bumper and customs pre ‘78 and classic styled motorcycles welcome. There is a Show and Shine car show, on tar cruising sessions, 50’s styled drag racing sessions, bike cruising and bike drags. Music provided by Memphis Mayhem Radio, A Pin-up Girl contest, food vans, licenced bar, trade stands and merchandise stands.
Contact: 555657shoebox clubofqld.com
NSW 4-5 March Hot Rods & Harleys
Hot Rods and Harleys in an invite-only indoor car and bike show. The event will be made up of a unique mix of elite show rods, rat rods, home-built and custom cars. On the bike side, custom Harleys, choppers and fully restored classics will be on show. Contact: www.superrod.com.au
9-12 March Fiat Nationals
Since 1964 the Fiat Car Clubs of Australia have held an annual national competition and social gathering to celebrate their passion for the Fiat automobile. This year marks the 53rd Anniversary. On the 9-12th March 2017 Fiat Car Club members, enthusiasts, and motoring devotees from around Australia will gather at Wakefield Park Raceway for the Fiat Nationals. The weekend encompasses a variety of competitive and social events that will include a timed sprint, an Autokhana, a Show’n’Shine and Presentation Dinner. Additional social events and visits to local attractions are also planned throughout the weekend.
Contact: @FiatNationals
12 March Inverell Swap Meet
The Inverell Antique Motor Club NSW is hosting the Inverell Swap Meet on Sunday 12th March 2017 at the Inverell Showgrounds. Gates open at 6am. Outdoor sites free, undercover sites are $10. Overnight camping sites with power are available for $20 per couple with hot showers. Catering is provided Saturday night and Sunday, breakfast from 6am.
Contact: 0427 708 730
21-29 March Jaguar XJC Reunion Tour
The XJC Muster organisers want to advise you of another XJC get together – “A Reunion Tour” . We’re hoping for another great XJC turnout. We’re calling the reunion a ‘tour’ as there are already two groups – one each from SA and VIC planning to come up to NSW, culminating with attendance at the Jaguar National Rally.
Contact: www.xjc.com.au
SA 18 March Old Skool New Age Auto Show
Modified cars, boats and bikes. Sound off, people’s choice vote, kid’s entertainment, spectator prizes and raffles, engine start-ups. Public entry 9am - 5pm. $5 entry (under 10 years old free).
0417 765 877
Contact: VIC 4 March Geelong All Holden Day
The Geelong FX-HZ Holden Car Club invites you to the 13th Annual All Holden Day car show at the Geelong showgrounds.
Contact: 0414 856 967
5 March Forza Italia Show & Shine
This popular annual display of rare, classic, recent and latest models of Alfa Romeos, Ferraris, Fiats, Lancias, Lamborghinis and Maseratis will be held in a closed off section of Lygon Street, Carlton. Free public entry from 10 am to 3pm.
Contact: 0481 208 054
5 March Leongatha Show ‘n’ Shine
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Leongatha, this show ‘n’ shine and swap meet is a charity event held at the Leongatha Velodome. If it’s got wheels and you’re proud of it, show it!
Contact: 0416 193 990
12 March Yarra Glen Show & Shine
The Yarra Glen Swap Meet Show n Shine is run by the Vintage Drivers Club and will be held at the Yarra Glen Racecourse on Sunday 12th March 2017 under lots of shady trees and on green lawns. Enter off Armstrong Avenue, MEL 275 C1.
Contact: (03) 9890 0524
12 March NCC On The Bay
Northern Classic Cruisers will be organising their 3rd Annual ‘N.C.C. On The Bay’ on Sunday 12th March 2017, 10am to 3pm at Seaworks, Nelson Place, Williamstown. Bring your family and your classic for the original family friendly Charity Car Show whilst supporting a worthwhile charity in Victoria Police Legacy. Classic cars and bikes $15, general public $5 and children under 16 - free. Contact: See Facebook 15 March
Classic and Rod Club Cruze Nites
The Classic and Rod Club of Victoria Cruze Nites are held over summer and are for chrome bumper and American muscle cars. Event kicks off from 5pm with music, raffles and food and drinks available on site. Display cars $5, public entry $2, under 16 free. Display cars enter via Cemetery Road Cranbourne and public entry via O’Tooles Road.
Contact: 0407 020 200
17-19 March Chryslers on the Murray
The 25th Annual Chrysler’s On The Murray is hosted by the Albury Wodonga Chrysler Club and is being held on March 17-19th 2017 at Gateway Lakes, Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga, Victoria. All Chryslers welcome to the largest Chrysler car show in Australia. The 2017 event will be a weekend full of entertainment and activities, seminars, scenic drives, photo shoots, raffles, ‘show and shine’ and more.
Contact: @ chryslersonthemurrayofficial
26 March Vintage, Classic and Custom Car Show
The 4th Annual Vintage, Classic and Custom Car Show is being held at the Ferny Creek Recreation Reserve. Our 4th annual event is a great day out for the entire family and features music, a fantastic selection of cars, barista coffee and children’s food and entertainment. Ample parking on site, trade and sponsor stands, sausage sizzle and food stands, show car and gate prizes.
Contact: See Facebook
26 March Kalorama Rally
The 61st Kalorama Rally is being held on Sunday 26th March 2017 kicks off with a mystery tour commencing at the Manhattan Hotel in Ringwood at 9am for a 9.30am start. This is one of Melbourne’s pioneering motoring events and has been running since 1956 and features a vast array of cars from veteran to 1990. An inner circle of vehicles of particular interest will be chosen on the day.
Contact: 0419 369 542
TAS 26 March Devonport Motor Show
The Show is held at Devonport’s Roundhouse Park, Victoria Parade, a wonderful location, on the foreshore of the Mersey River. The event is open to presenters of all appropriate vehicles, including hot rods, vintage, classic, modern and modified we welcome all. Exhibits are judged by a panel and awards are given for various categories, top ten and overall. Contact: devenportmotorshow.com