COMING EVENTS
CARS AND FRIENDS
MAR TAS 14 March Take Your Tops Off
In aid of breast cancer er research. Convertible motor vehicles from veteran n to modern day, car clubs s and non car club enthusiasts sts most welcome. Lord Mayor and Shannons choice trophies plus great Peoples Choice prizes.
Contact: Rod 0415 294 610
22 March Devonport Motor Show
A big event and just might be worth a trip across the ditch. Organisers are moving the show to the Northern end of Victoria Parade – stretching from the Vietnam Veterans memorial carpark, and west along the foreshore to Fenton Street. The Ed will be there for this one, but don’t let that put you off!
Contact: devonportmotorshow.com
SA 8 March Annual Autoparts Swap Meet
43rd Annual Auto Parts swap meet, formerly Campbelltown swap meet. Kilburn Oval – Lionel Ave, Blair Athol. Adults $5.00 Children free, Site $20. Contact: Scott McLay 0412 555 723
20-22 March Adelaide Chrysler Festival
Come along to see everything Mopar over three days of shows and cruises, taking in the Birdwood Museum, Tonsley Park and the Hart’s Mill district of Adelaide.
Contact: cccsa.net.au/acf/
20-27 March Vauxhall National Rally
A big week at Hahndorf resort and in the Adelaide Hills.
Contact: vauxhall.org.au
23-27 March DLRA Speed Week
One of the great salt runs on earth and a surreal experience. You need to be self-sufficient and prepared for a weird but rewarding experience as assorted shed-dwelling geniuses pit their skills against assorted salt lake speed records. Contact: dlra.org.au
VIC 5-8 March Phillip Island Classic
Huge classic motorsport festival with some great cars and really good access. One of those meets that’s worth attending even if you’re not a race car nut.
Contact: vhrr.com/phillip-island/
7-8 March Minis on the Murray Muster
Starts with a country run, meeting at St Ives Hotel on the causeway at 1pm. Show and Shine the next day at QEII Square in Albury. Contact: minisonthemurraycarclub. com.au
13-15 March Chryslers on the Murray
The 2020 event will be a weekend full of entertainment and activities, seminars, scenic drives, photo shoots, raffles, ‘show and shine’ and more. Whether you want to bring along your own Chrysler for ‘show and tell’ or just wander through the mass of adored vehicles, head down to Gateway Lakes.
Contact: Facebook
22 March Mercedes-Benz Concours
The Vic club is having its annual concours at the Deaf Cildren Assn facility on St Kilda Rd – a popular car-show venue. They’re expecting around 200 cars with some high-end restorations among them, and spanning over a century of the marque’s history.
Contact: mbcv.org.au
28 March Koroit Swap Meet
Combined event with the Koroit Lions Club, Warrnambool and District Drag Racing Association at Victoria Park.
Contact: Willy 0419 547 548
WA 8 March Shannons 2020 Classic
Ascot Racecourse. New and old classics as well as thoroughbreds will be on display as Ascot beats to the sound of a very different kind of horsepower.
Contact: Facebook
15 March Charger Club Super Cruise
Meet at the Belmont Sports and Recreation Centre at 11.30am for a cruise to the Caversham Motor museum with a special unveiling. All Chrysler and Mopar welcome. Contact: chargerclubofwa.asn
29 March Vintage Swap Meet
For nearly 50 years the Vintage Automobile Association of WA (VAA) has held an annual swap meet for car, truck and bike enthusists of all vehicles and parts of yesteryear. Each year, thousands of car enthusiasts, collectors, bargain hunters and hoarders converge on the Perth Polo Club Grounds in Guildford.
Contact: Ray 0416 018 119
NSW 14 March Blayney Ute & Classic Show
Lots of categories and trophies at the Blayney showground. Contact: Alicia on 0418 511 134
9-15 March Corowa Swim-In & Military Gathering
Huge amphibious and military vehicle gathering that this year celebrates military motorcycles. Contact: corowaswim-in.org
22 March Tenterfield Show ’n Shine
Tenterfield Transport Museum’s Annual Show and Shine. Any and all vehicle types eligible for entry and on display.
Contact: Alicia on 0418 511 134
QLD 8 March Dubs on the Hill
Klub VW Darling Downs’ show, aptly named Dubs on the Hill, is becoming one of the largest shows of its type. Contact: Facebook
27-29 March Valley of the Dubs
Dubs relocates to the Samford Showgrounds and adds camping to the agenda for those keen to socialise or make a longer trip worthwhile.
Contact: Facebook
ACT 29 March Auto Italia Canberra
Epic Arena. Annual showcase of Italian automotive design. Hundreds of exceptional cars, motorbikes and scooters gather each year in Australia’s Capital City, in celebration of Italian motoring history and the ongoing cultural influence it has on the international landscape.
Contact: autoitaliacanberra.com