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VIC Regular Cruise Nights 2008

Every Wednesday Cruize Night, hosted by the Classic and Rod Club of Vic, Cranbourne Soccer grounds from 6pm onwards, (Oct to March) Melways ref 133 G7, $5 per car, $2 walk in, under 16 free, food available, bar open on site, no BYO drinks, lucky door prizes and raffle, enquiries Ph Joe [M] 0416 080 200
1st Tuesday Cruise the Coolstore Moorooduc Ph Alan Newton 0417389114 Bill 03 5975 7665
1st Wednesday Rippleside Park Cruise Night, Geelong. during daylight saving time and kicks off around 6.00 - 6.30pm. There is BBQ’s on site and a huge play ground for the kids. This is a new cruise and so far we have got a good crowd at each event. Hope to see you guys there.
1st Thursday Breakfast Old Fart Network (BOFN) Meet at Sunbury McDonalds Enq Ted 03 9744 3037 Donny 03 9744 5056
1st Friday AMERICAN IRON CRUISE NIGHT Cruise Nights are back in Croydon for Summer. 35 Lusher Rd, Croydon (at The Rock Complex) Mel: 50 J5 from 6pm to 9pm. All American Automobiles welcome to display, including Muscle Cars, Customs, Cruisers, Hot Rods & Harleys. Check out the cars and meet other enthusiasts in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Rock n Roll Music. Sausage Sizzle & soft drinks available. $3.00 per display vehicle including occupants. $3.00 per person spectators. For more info visit, www.autoranch.com.au or phone Phil - 0417 322 347
2nd Monday ALBURY STREET RODDERS Meeting, Albury Sports Fishing Clubrooms, Airport Complex, Borella Road, East Albury – 7:30pm. Secretary – Steve Walsh 0419 633 415
2nd Tuesday THROTTLERS Rod and Custom Club Cruise Night Len 9766 4869 51/05
2nd Tuesday Essendon Airport Daylight savings months only.
2nd Tuesday Southern Street Machiners are running Cruise Nights, starting next Tues,and running every 2nd Tues of the month until March. Gold coin donation entry to support Halcyon Rehab Centre which I understand deals with youth mental illness and depression. The more Rods /Customs and Classics that can attend would help these guys out supporting a good cause. The venue Knox City Car park. Wantirna Sth. Entry is from Burwood Highway traffic lights. Capital City Boulevarde [Rembrandts Restaurant is on the opposite corner]. 6PM onwards
2nd Wednesday Bayside Streeters Cruise Night Autobarn Narre Warren (Oct-Apr) Enq Darren 0408 570 018
2nd Thursday Pakenham Cruise Night Thunderbirds Hot Rod Club Dennis 5942 7391 12/06
2nd Friday John's R&C Cruise Nite Berwick from 7pm meet at John's 74 Beaumont Road Berwick Enq. John 03 9796 2251
2nd Friday Old Skool Hotrod Club Horsham. More details: hopdup@bigpond.com
2nd Friday CENTRE STATE RODDERS Cruise Night Darren 0418 508859 53/05
2nd Sunday Meet at "The Galley" Cafe, Metung on the Gippsland Lakes. ASRF sanctioned so all SR and CH plated cars can attend. Open to anybody who is interested in cars, mostly early modified at this stage. Most times ending with a garage crawl afterwards.
3rd Sunday Krispy Kruise Westfield Fountain Gate, Overland Drive Narre Warren. Cruising in the morning, just like they do in the States. Come join us as we bring a little hot rod culture from Huntington Beach California to Narre Warren Victoria! Dean 03 9796 7394 0401 309 176
3rd Sunday Breakfast at Bunyip Kev Collett 0401 674 040 (40/05) (12 months)
3rd Wednesday The Northern Suburbs Street Rod Club have organised an ASRF sanctioned cruise night for the next 3 months to be held at the Diamond Valley Baptist Church, 309 Diamond Creek Road, cnr Yan Yean Road, Plenty. Enter from Diamond Creek Road next to the servo. First one on 20th February from 5.30 p.m. Parking for up to 300 cars, good lighting and security, church is offering a sausage sizzle BBQ if interested. There will be a gold coin donation on entry with all proceeds going to the church.
Last Tuesday Hoppers Crossing Daylight savings months only.
   
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VIC JANUARY 2008

01/01/2008 Cruise the Coolstore VIC 33/07 Alan Newton 0417 389 114
01/01/2008 18th annual Picnic in the Park, Mornington Park, Melways 104 D10, park your car and enjoy a picnic day for the hot rodders and their families, this event is sanctioned to all ASRF class vehicles only, being pre-1968 American based, for info call Garrie 03 5975 6017, 0427 864 691
04-06/01/2008 South West Street Rodders Surf Side Campout, Port Fairy, Brian 03 5572 2986 email johnno@datafest.net.au.
06/01/2008 6th Kustom Nationals, join thousands of fellow enthusiasts and cruise the fabulous holiday resort of Philip Island, the island community welcomes customs, hot rods, classics, vintage and USA muscle cars, sorry no late models, street machines by invitation only, rockabilly festival, beach party, pinstriping, model cars, lowrider bikes, tattoo show, kustom kulture exhibition, flamethrowers, cruising, more cruising, and yet more cruising, it doesnít get any better than this! For info email www.customs.com.au or call 03 9796 2251.
10/01/2008 Thunderbirds Pakenham Cruise Night VIC 59/07 Thunderbirds Dennis 0409 861 088
12/01/2008 Texas Hold’em Poker Cruise, Mordialloc-Williamstown, all street rods and pre 75 chrome bumper cars welcome, ASRF sanctioned, first card available at Groves resort, cnr Nepean Hwy and Station St, (Melways 92 F2), dealer operates from 4pm-5pm, second card at Port Melbourne (can also start/register from here), cnr Williamstown Rd and Howe Parade, (Melways 56 H2), dealer operates from 4pm-5.30pm, finishes Workshop Jetty in Nelson Place (Melways 56 E9) adjacent to many cafes and pubs, $5 per hand, limit two hands per car, info at www.letsgocruisin.com.au
12/01/2008 Colac Custom Car and Bike Annual Show and Shine, Memorial Square, Colac, 10am-4pm, entry $10, proceeds to Kids with Cancer, entertainment by Synchromatic, Sunday cruise to Pirron Yallock for breakfast then onto Forest for lunch, enquiries Ph Axle 0428 125 834.
13/01/2008 Blokes Breakfast VIC 53/07 Roy Fregon 0418 801 932
13/01/2008 Gippsland Historical Automobile Club Inc. 25th Annual Swap Meet Korumburra Showgrounds. Korumburra. Vic. John Kerville 03 5662 4004 (evening only) Max Wise 03 5662 3032 (evening only)
13/01/2007 RED HILL COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL & HOT ROD SHOW Red Hill Showgrounds Reserve Mel Ref 190 J3 from 9am - 6pm The Red Hill Country Music Festival and Hot Rod Show is shaping up to be an event not to be missed. It would be best for Rodders to arrive early, or clubs would be advised to ring Warwick if you wish to park together. A feature of the day will be the Ian Shaw Memorial Trophy in memory of the Late Ian Shaw, to be presented by Peter Carpenter and members of Ian's family. With Ten Country Rock bands, food and market stalls, children's rides, V8 Supercar Display and a Peoples Choice Trophy there's something for all the family. Just pack the esky, chairs etc and there's wet weather cover if necessary. ASRF 30/07 $20 entry goes to charity or bring along the Rod, Custom or Classic Car or Tuff Ute and it's FREE ENTRY FOR DRIVER For more details check out website www.redhillcmf.org.au or ring Warwick [M]0414 697 214
19/01/2008

The SmartCup Australian Invitational presented by Crazy John's The Flinders Golf Club - Victoria In conjunction with the PGA, the Skateboarding Fraternity of Australia and The Flinders Golf Club we are adding a new & exciting event to the Australian Summer of Golf - incorporating a professional golf tournament and a skateboarding extreme expression session. ON OFFER.... BIGGEST 1st Place Prize Money in one day pro-golf shoot-out in Australia!!! WHO's PLAYING.... WINNERS OF PGA 2007 EVENTS to play in shoot-out (invitational only) WHAT ELSE... BIGGEST HALF PIPE SKATEBOARD RAMP IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE!!! - placed right in the middle of two holes on the golf course! WHO's SKATING... Some of the WORLDS BEST VERT RAMP SKATERS including..... Renton Millar, Trevor Ward, Jake Brown!!!, PLG (Pierre Luc Gagnon), Jergen Holsworth, Dom Kekitch
ALSO... a BOAT SHOW - organised by AVANTE Marine
PLUS... a HOT ROD & CUSTOM Show 'n' shine Being held at the almost 100 year old Flinders Golf Club, right on Westernport Bay and the ocean at the peak of the summer holidays - provides access to a large audience of holiday makers on the Mornington Peninsula. We have some fantastic ideas on how to utilise the venue and location to maximise exposure… (A professional golf tournament + extreme skateboarding, peak season, beautiful golf course, on the cliffs of the ocean, tranquillity of a bay…….this has potential written all over it!!!). As this event is ‘outdoors in the summer sun’ we have decided to promote the support of the Skin & Cancer Foundation as the benefiting charity for the event. The Skin & Cancer Foundation specialise in treatment, research and education of skin cancer and skin related ailments (Dermatology). www.skincancer.asn.au The uniqueness of the event will bring together a wide demographic providing entertainment for all ages and family groups. We are working closely with a group of people, including professional golfers & skaters who really want to make a change to not only the perception of golf in Australia, but also to help get the youth get off the couch and out of the house involving them in outdoor activities. [E]livvy-t@hotmail.com

19/01/2008 Australian Tractor Pullers Association sanctioned meeting, Rutters Park, Tooradin, visit www.austractorpulls.org
20/01/2008 15th annual Maffra Sale Motor Cycle Club swap meet at Sale Showgrounds, gates open 6.30am, catering available, overnight camping permitted, cars and bikes on display, a general swap meet with a variety of goods old and new for sale, further information and bookings Ph 03 5148 9263 or 0427 489 263.
25-28/01/2008 2008 Victorian Hot Rod Show, Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, Melbourne, open to all hot rods, customs, street machines, competition vehicles and motor bikes, entries open now, download forms from www.hotrod.com.au, over $45,000 in trophies, merchandise and prizes on offer, info ph/fax 03 9568 2246
26/01/2008 Come along to our Traditional Aussie Picnic to celebrate our heritage day. A cruise to a great location for a Aussie BBQ/Picnic lunch along with games for all ages, with lots of prizes. For all details log on to www.letsgocruisin.com.au.
26/01/2008 Centre State Rodders Inc present Beeps Auto Parts Centre State Cruise, meet at Centre State Rodders club rooms, Victa Rd, Bendigo Airport, from 4.30pm, depart 6.30pm, drinks and snacks available at bar, info at www.centrestaterodders.com.
26/01/2008 Vic Supercruz Calder Park Raceway weekend program for entrants and spectators. Events for all street machine enthusiast with 9 events scheduled. Supercruz, Go to Whoa Drag, Burnout Comp, Drag Shootout, Drifting, Dyno Shootout, Doughnut Sprint, Show n Shine, Super Straight-line burnout.
27/01/2008 Centre State Rodders 16th annual Centre State Swap Meet, Lords Raceway, trotting track, McIvor Hwy, Bendigo, gates open 6am, show and shine area with awards for top 5 cars, bar and food facilities, over 300 swap sites, bookings Ph Julie 0354 426 668, Info Ph Andrew 0439 344 347
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VIC FEBRUARY 2008

01-03/02/2008 Queenscliff Rod Run, hosted by Geelong Street Rodders, info Ph Greg 0409 955 348
02/02/2008 Mehlburg or Bust! Monash University Carpark, Clayton, all makes, models and styles welcome, the more obscrure the better, rat rods, customs, restored or daily driver, if you love your car bring it along, public voted awards, great demonstrations and displays from some of the top custom and restoration businesses in the industry, $20 to show your car, early registration preferred, visit www.melburgorbust.com
02/02/2008 Classic and Rod Club of Victorias’ Drive In Night, Lunar Drive In, South Gippsland Hwy, Dandenong, from 4.30pm onwards, $20 per car load includes entry to the car show and to your choice of any of 3 movies showing that night (see daily papers for movie details) $10 per motor bike, Stalls, Music, Trophies, Give aways and lots more. No BYO BBQ as food is available on site, Come along and join in a great night, Call Joe if you have any queries on 0416 080 200
02/02/2008 Dandenong Valley Historic Car Club Inc.Vintage Car Swap Meet Akoonah Park, Berwick Email - pbopwden1@optusnet.com.au Mobile - Roger Bown 0407 568 488
03/02/2008 David Calleja Memorial Car Show Maddingley Park, Bacchus Marsh A great family day out starting at 10am. Fantastic display of classic, exotic, vintage and hotrod vehicles. Children's attractions, catering, award presentations. Admission: Adults $5, children u14 free. Competitors: $10 per vehicle. www.showandrally.com.au Jennifer Noonan [P]03 5367 9637 [E]jennifern@djhs.org.au
05/02/2008 Cruise the Coolstore VIC 33/07 Alan Newton 0417 389 114
09/02/2008 The Second Mountain District Car and Bike Show, Wandin Park, Victoria Rd, Wandin North, hot rods, classic and custom cars and bikes, utes and pickups, live bands (Straight 8s, Mercuries and more), food stalls, kids entertainment, entrants from 7am, $10 early bird registration (by December 1) or $20 on the day, public from 10am, prizes and presentations 4pm, Drive in from dusk, $5 per car or $2 walk in, ASRF sanctioned, enquiries to Greg/Jackie 03 9737 9660
10/02/2008 San Remo Run, meet at Cranbourne from 9am and depart 10am in the cruise to San Remo foreshore for the KOA Beach Party, hot rods, customs, USA muscle cars and rockabilly rumble. Info visit www.kustoms.com.au or call 03 9796 2251
10/02/2008 Blokes Breakfast VIC 53/07 Roy Fregon 0418 801 932
10/02/2008 Jadis Breaky Cruise VIC 61/07 Jadis Ben 0418 5711
10/02/2008 The 21st Annual Picnic at Hanging Rock, hosted by the Macedon Ranges and District Motor Club. Rods, customs, vintage, veteran and classic vehicles welcome.
14/02/2008 Thunderbirds Pakenham Cruise Night VIC 59/07 Thunderbirds Dennis 0409 861 088
15-17/02/2008 Grampians Rod Run VIC 44/07 Old Skool Hot Rod & Custom Club Lester 03 5382 0767
17/02/2008 15th All American Car Display and swap meet, Gembrook Sports Grounds, Gembrook, classic, vintage and veteran cars, hot rods, customs, pickups and station wagons all welcome, classy Aussie Falcons, Holdens and Mopars up to ’75 OK, free entry for driver and vehicle, public $5 per person, kids under 12 free, set up from 8am onwards, food and drink stalls available, enquiries Dennis Jones 0409 861 088, Terry 03 5968 4641
17/02/2008 Horsepower Extravaganza VIC 26/07 Fuelers Inc John 03 5332 3487
17/02/2008 Shannons All Holden Day Flemington Race Course, VIC Call FB-EK Holden Club or Craig Dare 0402 829 366
17/02/2008 Yarra Glen Swap Meet Vintage Drivers Club at Yarra Glen Racecourse with lots of shady trees, green lawns. 7am for sellers, 8am for buyers. Undercover sites $20, outdoor sites $15. Sites are available for tandem trailers. Adm $5. Catering by VDC. Max Coomer: 03 9432 6948 Bob Cochrane: 03 9707 5530 Email: brianskewes@hotmail.com
17/02/2008 17th Annual Kiwanis All Ford Day. Kiwanis All Ford Day. Deakin University, Sports Grounds, Pigdon's Road, Waurn Ponds. Melway Ref. (29th Edit) Map 464 J5. See over 1,200 Ford Show Cars, with over 30 Ford Car Club displays, as well as private show cars, show car judging & trophies. Public Cars 10am-4pm $15 per car. Includes all passengers. Pedestrians 10am-4pm $5 per person. Kids under 14 free Show Cars* 8am-10am $20 per car. Club Cars* 8am-10am $20 per car * Includes all passengers, display of car & entry for trophy judging. Each show car receives a complimentary show bag with entry form, program & goodies.
23/02/2008 Wodonga Autofest, Wodonga Victoria. Springnats and AutoFest are a promotion of performance car festival that provides the true motor vehicle enthusiast with the opportunity to display their skills and vehicles against other enthusiasts in a safe, controlled and friendly environment. The new venues for the 2008 AutoFest are Sturt Reserve at Murray Bridge SA which offers an ideal location with its unique, ready-made roadways suited to driving events and display areas set on beautiful landscaped surrounds, the other is the Wodonga Racing Club just on the outskirts of Wodonga Victoria, which offer a unique opportunity to having driving events within an erea normally only available for a different kind of Horsepower. Springnats, now into its 15th year in which it continues to attract crowds of over 50000 annually, and AutoFest are all about admiring the best cars in the land and spending quality time with family and friends, whilst witnessing some of the most powerful cars compete side by side in events such as Go To Whoa, Motorkana, Show N Shine, Car Audio Competition, Dyno Challenge, Cruise Track and the fiercely competitive Burnout Title. See www.springcarnationals.com for all the latest and entry forms Les Adams [M]0417 511557 [E]springnats@hotmail.com
24/02/2008 5th Annual Car and bike Show 1st Craigieburn scouts. This will be our show and it gets bigger every year. I was wondering if you would let your members know at your next meeting, to see if any of them would like to attend. The show is run in conjunction with the Craigieburn festival and is a very big day. The day starts out with a cruise around the streets of the football oval, then park on the oval for judging. We have 25 trophies for cars & 15 for the bikes. This year we will be taking pre registations, as with limited space on the oval due to the water restrictions. We have limited it to 200 cars, Bike should not be a problem. Peder [M] 0412 333306.
24/02/2008 The Berwick Ute Show (part of the Berwick Show) Akoonah Park, Princes Hwy, Berwick Mel 111 H10.Classes of particular interest to your members would be: Street Ute & Pre 1986. This year the utes will be on the Main Arena and we are hoping to have over 100 utes attend of all shapes, styles and condition! Entry to the Show is $15 adults and its $5 to enter your ute. If you just want to park it in the ute section that's cool too. Any questions can be directed to Karen on 0409 182 448.
24/02/2008 Westernport Festival All Marques Show & Shine 10am to 3pm Hastings Forshore, Mornington Peninsula ,Vic The Hastings foreshore is a wonderful venue with direct views over the bay. Bring a picnic or enjoy the wide variety of food from our vendors. We can promise lots of entertainment for enthusiasts and their families at the festival. We will be having water events, Free Live Entertainment on the Main Stage, teddy bears picnic, an art and craft sho, carnival rides, and much much more - If your club has not recived an Invite please contact Julie the S&S co-ordinator on by email on jcdmcd@satlink.com.au
24/02/2008 Ford Customline, Mainline & Rod Club Display Day Come & see a fine display of club vehicles. This display is restricted to club members of the club only but all spectators welcome. Jill Peterson: 03 9747 9764 Alan Fishwick: 0419 896053 Email: jill_ann@bigpond.com
22-23/02/2008 Super Southern Swap Meet, Ballarat Airport. 7am to 6pm. Adnmission: $10 per day. Children under 12: FREE. NO Sunday trading or public admittance. Details: (03) 5342 0702 (Office Hours: Tues & Wed 9am-3pm)
29/02/-10/03/2008 Melbourne International Motor Show Melbourne Exhibition Centre 2 Clarendon Street Southbank, Melbourne Adult: $18.00 Concession: $14.00 Children: $10.00 (aged 5 - 15) under 5 for free Family: $44.00 (2 adults / up to 3 children)
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01/03/2008 4th Annual Geelong Holden Day, Geelong Showgrounds, cost of cars to be judged - $20, display only $10, Ph 03 5248 5338 Ph 03 5277 9978
02/03/2008 A.S.R.F. Victorian Memorial Day. Horshoe Bend Park. Keilor (melway 15. A9) An opportunity for ASRF Members to unite as one and celebrate the lives of those 'lost rodders'. Starts 10am There will be a short ceremony after lunch to pay our respects and remember.

VIC MARCH 2008

04/03/2008 Cruise the Coolstores VIC 33/07 Alan Newton 0417 389 114
08-10/03/2008 Wangaratta Rod Run, Air World, Wangaratta Airport, Fri – bench session, Sat – evening dinner/dance, Sun – evening dinner/dance, Mon – brunch, includes daytime cruises and car show, enter by February 1 to go into the draw for a reconditioned 350 Chev engine or $400 fuel card, entries close Feb 1, late entries not guaranteed a goody bag, book early for accommodation, limited powered sites at Air World caravan park, Ph Bob Martin 03 5725 1937, Tony 03 5721 7715, Mob 0427 217 710.
07/03/2008 AMERICAN IRON CRUISE NIGHT from 6pm to 9pm.35 Lusher Rd, Croydon (at The Rock Complex) Mel: 50 J5 All American Automobiles welcome to display, including Muscle Cars, Customs, Classics, Hot Rods & Harleys. Check out the cars and meet other enthusiasts in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Rock n Roll Music. Sausage Sizzle & soft drinks available. $3.00 per display vehicle including occupants. $3.00 per person spectators. For more info & pics of previous events visit, www.autoranch.com.au or phone Phil [M]0417 322 347
08-09/03/2008 Gazza Nationals Rocks Calder Park Calder Park Raceway Victoria
09/03/2008 Shannons Nostalgia Drag Racing Series, presented by Cruzin magazine, Heathcote Park Raceway, Sunday meeting, open to front engined dragsters, altereds, funny cars, hot rods, American and Aussie classics and muscle cars, bring your cool car and be a part of the car show, club displays welcome, info and entry forms call 07 3290 2222.
09/03/2008 Cruisin Main Street A cruising based get together for owners of chrome bumper era cars on the Sunday of the Labour Day weekend in March. With a cruise street that really is called Main St., a safe beach at one end and a huge craft market at the other, lots of cafes, hotels and shops in between, live entertainment in the Park, giveaways and prizes and with plenty of chrome bumper era cars to check out cruising, a good day is assured. Check the photos from last year’s Cruisin Main St. ASRF Sanctioned. For all details log on to www.letsgocruisin.com.au
09/03/2008 Chrysler By The Bay all Chrysler show and shine and swap meet, Geelong Grammar School, Foreshore Rd, Corio, Melways 224 K6, display/judging $10, swap/trade sites $15, public entry by gold coin donation, proceeds donated to Cottage by the Sea, Ph Warren 0433 121 691, Alex 0438 811 995, www.baycitychryslerclub.org.au.
09/03/2008 Blokes Breakfast VIC 53/07 Roy Fregon 0418 801 932
12-16/03/2008 Ararat Jailhouse Rock Festival Ararat 50s and 60s Rock'n'Roll Festival. Featuring the music (7bands) Dancing, Hotrods, Classic Cars, Motorbikes, Tattoo show, Truck Show,memorabilia, Cruise Night, Rock Extravaganza plus much more. Bernadine Streeter [M]0417 395 995 [E]streeter@netconnect.com.au For more info- check our website - www.jailhouserock.com.au
13/03/2008 Thunderbirds Pakenham Cruise Night VIC 59/07 Thunderbirds Dennis 0409 861 088
13-16/03/2008 Formula 1 Grand Prix Albert Park Melbourne
14-16/03/2008 Rich River Rod Run, biannual event, over 400 rods and customs expected, full catering, show and shine, cruises, paddle steamer rides and more, entry forms mailed October 2007, also available from the ASRF and LGC website info Ph Rob 03 5482 5481
14-16/03/2008 16th Chrysler on the Murray. Gateway Lake. Wodonga PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A NEW VENUE APPROX. 400 METRES SOUTH OF ODDIES RESERVE. THE ENTRANCE IS DIRECTLY OPPOSITE THE INFORMATION BUILDING ON THE CAUSEWAY BETWEEN ALBURY AND WODONGA. THIS PARK IS APPROX. DOUBLE THE SIZE OF THE OLD VENUE All Chrysler products welcome. Australias largest Chrysler Show, (last year 530 entries). includes Swap Meet. Full weekend of activities. Call for 4 page entry form. Oddies Creek Reserve. Albury NSW Rod Taylor 02 6059 1336 / 0414 882 782 Brett Saggus 02 6021 4206 John Carroll 02 6059 4876 Dave Aggenbach 0418 695 074
15/03/2008 Extreme Machine Show Boronia Primary Rangeview Road Boronia. Unusual and extraordinary machines and extreme sports.Trials bike demos, Pocket bike racing, Stunt rider Luke, Hot Rods, Custom, Vintage, 4x4 Rock Crawlers, Pro Wakeboard stunts, BMX mad stunts, Top Fuel Drag boats, Drag cars, and lots lots more. Live bands, Free rides for kids. Entry fee: Adult: $10, Kids U16: $5, Family: $25. Hosted at Boronia Primary. Rangeview Road, Boronia. Melways ref: 65-B8. extrememachineshow@boroniaps.vic.edu.au Andrew McKernan [P]9762 2089
21-24/03/2008 Vic State Rod Run Easter 2008 VIC 58/07 Ballarat Airport. Ballarat Hosted by the Ballarat Fuelers with activities based around their Clubhouse at Ballarat Airport. Includes Hot Rod movie night, driving skills test and demonstrations. Body Shop demo for girls, bus tour, plus much more. Poker run to Daylesford. Pre entrant prize is flight over Ballarat. Value $1200 Warwick Davidson. Publicity Officer. Fuelers .Inc. PO Box 1276. Ballart Mail Centre 3354
22/03/2008 Australian Tractor Pullers Association sanctioned meeting, Quambatook, visit www.austractorpulls.org.
30/03/2008 Pioneer Show and Shine, Springfield Park Box Hill (cnr Springfield and Dorking Rds Melways 47 F7. Whitehorse Pioneers Football Club. Hot Rods, Classics, Customs, Bikes and Special Interest Vehicles welcome. Club room facilities plus food and drinks available to all. Playground and jumping castle on site. Trophies, prizes and mystery prizes. Come along and support your local football club and enjoy some fantastic vehicles displayed for your pleasure. Enquiries Dean Job [M] 0419 374 010 [E] whitehorsepioneers@efl.org.au
30/03/2008 KOROIT LIONS SWAPMEET / SHOW & SHINE Victoria Park Koroit 3282 All Money Raised For Local Community Groups Contact Bob Bossy Secretary Lions Club 03 55658058
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VIC APRIL 2008

01/04/2008 Cruise the Coolstore VIC 33/07 Alan Newton 0417 389 114
05/06/2008 Gear Grinders Motorfest VIC 70/70 Gear Grinders Hot Rod Club Inc John [P]03 5461 1228
05/04/2008 Australian Tractor Pullers Association sanctioned meeting, Waaia, visit www.austractorpulls.org
06/04/2008 Shannons American Motoring Show Flemington Race Course - Members Car Park, VIC Call AOMC on 03 9555.0133 for more details.
06/04/2008 Castlemaine Swap Meet Brian (03) 54705197
06/04/2008 Hot Rod Hoodlums end of season get together, Yarra Valey Archery Park, Don Road, Launching Place (15mins from Lilydale) Melways Ref. 287 H5, ASRF sanctioned event, VIC 73/08 Hot Rods, Bikes, Classic and Vintage, Live band Gatorbait, Rock & Roll, Rockabilly, Country, cost $5 per person or $15 a family, Trade stands $30, food and drinks available and plenty of amusements for kids, all proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities, for more info Ian or Amanda on [P]03 5967 3323 Gavin Lyons [P]03 5967 3323
10/04/2008 Thunderbirds Pakenham Cruise Night VIC 59/07 Thunderbirds Dennis [M]0409 861 088
13/04/2008 Blokes Breakfast VIC 53/07 Roy Fregon [M]0418 801 932
13/04/2008 Jadis Breaky Cruise VIC 78/08 Jadis Rod & Custom Club Ben [M]0418 5711
20/04/2008 Aussie Muscle Car Day Caribbean Gardens, Scoresby, VIC Show Content Presented by the Australian Muscle Car Clubs of Victoria the Aussie Muscle Car Day is open to all Australian made muscle and performance cars.
16/04/2008 Diamond Valley Cruise Night VIC 71/08 Northern Suburbs Street Rod Club Ivan [P]03 9439 3843
26/04/2008 Car Show & Cruise VIC 72/08 Renegades Hot Rod & Custom Club Gary [M]0417 363 376
26-27/04/2008 Need for Feed, cars, guitars and stars, Pakenham race course, Sat 11am -“ 11pm, Sun 10am - 5pm, $5 per head, $15 per family or bale of hay, drivers of exhibit vehicles free, trade and club spaces available, all proceeds to drought relief, ASRF sanctioned, contact Graham [P]03 5944 4111
27/04/2008 LANCEFIELD SWAP MEET Lancefield Park sites available 6M x 5M - $15 outdoor & $25 Indoor Meet opens at 8.00 am, Buyers $5.00 entry, food & kids entertainment available Show & shine on main oval, judging at 10 am. Early Bird booking offer of $200 Stall holders entry from 2 pm on Saturday ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS PHONE: 03 5429 2249 Send Cheque or Money Order with Stamped Self Addressed Envelope to: THE SWAP MEET LANCEFIELD FOOTBALL CLUB INC. P.O.BOX 110, LANCEFIELD 3435 15th & 16th November 2008 BENDIGO NATIONAL SWAP MEET Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Road Bendigo Victoria. Contact: PH. (03) 5441 1002
27/04/2008 EH CAR CLUB OF VIC ALL 60'S CRUISE & U CHOOSE (please note the change of date) Meeting at Moorabbin, Supercentre 444 Warrigal Rd Moorabbin And for a lovely cruise to Mornington Racecourse For a Show and Shine. All Makes And Models from 1960 TO 1969 WELCOME Holden, Ford, Valliant, Chevy, Mustang, Corvette, VW, BMW. Just to name a few. CLUB DISPLAYS WELCOME (60'S THEME) Pre Entry $20.00 (Driver plus 1), OR $25.00 on the day. Entry times from 7.30 to 10.00am. Gates shut 10.00am SHARP Goodie bag with T-Shirt limited to the first 400 entrant. (Clubs must enter together on the day) Voting slips to be in by 1.30pm. Peoples choice trophies awarded on the day. Trophy Presentations at 3.30pm. Public entry $10 Adults, kids under 16 FREE. 10am to 4.00pm. More Info to come. Enquires - EH Car Club of Vic. Jenny Galati 0421 212 594 galati5@hotmail.com (download flyer)(download Entry Form)
27/04/2008 The AUSTRALIAN MUSCLE CAR CLUBS SHOW AND SHINE at the Caribbean Gardens Sponsored by Shannons, Mequiars, Grand Tourer & Australian Muscle Car Sales. Contact Mark Hutchings [M]0407 265 318 [E]mhutchings@atex.comweb site http://www.ausmusclecar.org/
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VIC MAY 2008

02-04/05/2008 Satellite City Street Rod Club Yarrawonga Rod Run, bench sessions, cruises, show and shine, etc. Ph Noel Inman 03 9364 8777
04/05/2008 Renegades Hot Rod and Custom Club Swap Meet, Werribee Racecourse, Bulbans Rd, Werribee, hot rod and custom display, unreserved outdoor sites 6mx3m $20, includes entry for one car plus trailer and two people, free off street parking and catering on site, sellers admitted from 7am (Ballan Rd entrance), buyers admitted from 8am (Bulbans Rd entrance), $5 entry and children free, enquiries 03 9513 9106, ASRF Sanctioned.
04/05/2008 Keilor Rotary Car Show Keilor Hotel, Old Calder Hwy Keilor. The Rotary Club of Keilor Annual Car Show on Sunday the 4th May 2008, in the grounds of the historic Keilor Hotel (Melways Map14 ref J6) and in conjunction with our popular monthly craft and produce market. All profits from the Car Show will be donated to support the North West Victorian Farmers Drought Relief, by way of various projects that our Club is undertaking with country Rotary Clubs. Lots of great prizes for various categories with a cash prize of $300 for the "People's Choice" award. Entrance fee - $15 for Display Car and passenger. Spectator entrance fee $5 (kids under 16 free. Gates open 7.30am - 8.30am for exhibitors. Show starts ar 9.00am and closes at 1.30pm. Pre-registration recommended to avoid dissapointment. Joe Raimondo [P] 03 8413 0400 [M] 0418 349 465[E] jraimondo@trillium.com.au (download flyer)
06/05/2008 Cruise the Coolstore VIC 33/07 Alan Newton 0417 389 114
10/05/2008 GEELONG BAY CITY SWAP MEET Western District Historic Vehicle Club Ph. 03 5259 2053
11/05/2008 Blokes Breakfast VIC 53/07 Roy Fregon 0418 801 932
17/05/2008 The 1st James (Juby) Wandin Memorial Football Trophy Yarra Glen football grounds, Heasville Yarra Glen Rd Entry $5 per car or $3 per person inc Hot Rod, Ford and Holden and Vintage car displays. Trevor M Mays [M] 0405 103 093 [P] 03 59621919
24/05/2008 Speedster's Rock and Roll Dance Bell APrk Sports Club, Tickets $25 inc Supper. Geelong Transport Drivers Club. Heather [P] 03 5282 1921, Steve [M]0428 520 431 (download flyer)
25/05/2008 First Avoca Hot Rod Picnic, Pyrenees Shire, starts 10am, Gazebo picnic area, high street, no frills, no bull, no fees, enjoy the market from 10am to 4pm, visit Gordon’s Shed, BYO food, drinks and chairs or enjoy Avoca districts great wine and food cafés, ASRF sanctioned, info Ph Nicky and Gordon 03 5465 3411(download flyer)
25/05/2008 Rockabilly Rampage with Sh'n'Sh for the Rods & Lowriders, Ferntree Gully Hotel, 1130 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully. Stalls Food, 1pm till late. 8 of the top Rockabilly Bands including the Rusty Pinto Combo from WA (formerly Rusty & The Dragstrip Trio). Also, Atomic Hi-Tones, Blackhill Ramblers, Detonatores, Firebird, Flatfoot Shakers, Flyin Saucers, Lowriders. A Show'n' Shine for the Rods with a cash prize and some slabs for awards instead of the usual trophies. Loco lowriders, with a prize for bike of the day. Stalls include. Atom Bomb Baby, Bradford Badges, Johnny Z's, Lenny's Shirts, Kustoms of Australia, Custom Garage. Designated area reserved area for Rod parking. $25 Entry to band area or just enjoy hanging with the cars. Rock up with your flyers to promote your next Hot Rod event. Pre Pay Enquiries Cliff Jolly [P]03 9551 6505 [M]0412 370 314(download flyer)
28/05/2008 First Avoca Hot Rod Picnic, Pyrenees Shire, starts 10am, Gazebo picnic area, high street, no frills, no bull, no fees, enjoy the market from 10am to 4pm, visit Gordon's Shed, BYO food, drinks and chairs or enjoy Avoca districts great wine and food cafés, ASRF sanctioned, info Ph Nicky and Gordon 03 5465 3411
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VIC JUNE 2008

03/06/2008 Cruise the Coolstore VIC 33/07 Alan Newton 0417 389 114
04/06/06/2008 Heros Winter Run at Avoca VIC 69/07 Gear Grinders Hot Rod Club Inc John [P]03 5461 1228
07-09/06/2008 Lake Entrance Cruise VIC 48/07 Thunderbirds Rod & Custom Club Inc. ASRF sanctioned, Queens Birthday weekend, no entry fee, for further information contact Bob Dykes on [P]03 5155 1136 or Craig Dykes on [M]0412 619 177
07-08/06/2008 The Early Ford V8 Club, 11th National event, Exhibition Centre, Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo, early Ford folk must be a current member of an Early Ford V8 Club 1932-1954 to register & enter. open to public on the Saturday 7th June 10am to 4pm. for more info email phibbert@swiftdsl.com.au
08/06/2008 Blokes Breakfast VIC 53/07 Roy Fregon [M]0418 801 932
08/06/2008 Winton Auto Spectacular Winton Aerodrome Winton Motorsport are holding there first official Drag Meet on the Queens Birthday weekend. We will be holding a meet and greet with a free barbeque at the Winton RSL on the Saturday nite, and the Drag Meeting will be held on the Sunday, with time trials starting at 8am, the gates will be open to spectators at 10am. Entry is Free. For any enquiries about nomination forms for entering your car please do not hesitate to call Robyn on 0428 968 423 or Craig on 0427 571 385. Or email craig_angus@msn.com (Download flyer)
08-09/06/2008 V8 Supercars Sandown, VIC
15/06/2008 All Makes Swap Meet & GM Display. Sandown Racecourse. Sites $35(indoor) & $30(outdoor). Buyers $6. Kids FREE. Set-up from 7:15am. Public from 8:30am. Ph. Iain (03) 9890 0524
15/06/2008 Rob Roy Hillclimb Club Challenge Round 1, Clintons Rd Christmas Hills (Melway 265 B9). 100 cars competing, including open wheelers, sports and sedans. Competition from 10am. Spectators $10 per car. David White: 03 9850 4795 Graeme Brown: 03 9729 5069 whitehouse@virtual.net.au www.mgcc.com.au
21/06/2008 Coffee and Donuts 10:00am or later; Rancho Deluxe, 34 Budd St. Collingwood. Melways 2C E7
29/06/2008 Cruizers Rod & Custom Club Inc. Swap Meet, Warragul Showgrounds, South rd, Warragul, public entry $3, children free, indoor sites $20, outdoor sites $10, sellers 6am, buyers 7am, VIC 85/08 phone Pat (03) 5622 1938 or Jon (03) 5944 3895
29/06/2008 Swap Meet VIC 86/08 Ballarat Road Rodders Gary 0419 348 911
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VIC JULY 2008

01/07/2008 Cruise the Coolstore VIC 33/07 Alan Newton 0417 389 114
04-06/07/2008 Heros Winter Run at Avoca VIC 69/07 Friday: 5pm Meet and Greet sausage sizzle. Saturday: Cruise the district, 2 course lunch and winery tour. Followed by a Rock 'n' Roll dance with light supper provided. Sunday: Observation Run, Show 'n' Shine, BBQ lunch. For further information and pre entry bookings contact: Ph: 03 5461 1228 Email: info@geargrindersrodandcustomclub.com Gear Grinders Hot Rod Club Inc John 5461 1228
05/07/2008 American Classics On The Murray. American Breed Classics Car Club Ornamental Lakes Park. Mildura. Vic. Peter Hall 03 5024 6412 (ah) Noel 03 5022 2361 Email: abccc@yahoo.com.au
06/07/2008 Mid Winter Cruise to Healesville, Cruise #1 Departs the Mornington Lifestyle Centre, cnr Nepean Hwy & Bungower Rd [behind Bunnings in Mornington] at 10:00am, Cruise # 2 Departs from the rear of the Hallam Hotel at around 10:30am, joining up with the Mornington Cruise, Cruise #3 Departs from the Lilydale Lake car park at 11:00am, reserved car parking on arrival, craft Market, trivia, and entrants prizes, What else would you sooner be doing on a winters Sunday?
06/07/2008 Model Car Toy & Train Swap Meet Scout Hall, Mahoneys Reserve in Forest Hill. Local, country, & interstate enthusiasts, collectors & stallholers. 60+ stalls, free evaluation for all models, kits & toys. Martin: 03 9701 1068/0412 096832
13/07/2008 Blokes Breakfast VIC 53/07 Roy Fregon [M]0418 801 932
13/07/2008 Jadis Breaky Cruise VIC Jadis Rod & Custom Club Ben 0418 5711
14/07/2008 Goulburn Valley Motor Vehicle Drivers Club Inc. Annual Sunday Swap Meet, at D.E.C.A. (off Wanganui Road) North Shepparton, over 1000 sites available for veteran, vintage and classic car and motor cycle parts, gates open at 6.30 am for site holders and 7.30 am for the public, sites are 6x6m and cost $15, no dogs allowed, full catering is provided, for bookings send a cheque/money order and a stamped self addressed envelope to GVMVDCInc., P O Box 1206, Shepparton, Vic, 3632 or for enquiries phone Kris Healey on (03) 5829 9432
14/07/2008 Cruizin at the Geelong Showgrounds VIC 97/08 Geelong Street Rodders Adrian 03 5245 1623
27/07/2008 14th Cols Coastal Cruise at 10 am leaving from the Grovedale Hotel. (Melways Ref 465 H6) cruise the coast and return to Geelong Street Rodders Clubrooms for a B.B.Q. food supplied. Drinks available at our regular bar prices (cheap). All Welcome. Any enquiries contact Col on 03 5243 0498 GEELONG STREET RODDERS
27/07/2008 Trivial 'Non' Pursuit - A Quiz on Wheels is a quiz based challenge completed by car travelling in Bendigo and surrounds. Participants will be given a list of questions to answer, the team with the highest points after the 2 hour limit will win. This is NOT a race. Enter the school challenge to win $500 worth of sporting equipment for your school from Bicknells Independant Sports (participants in the school challenge MUST attend the nominated school) Enter the CORPORATE CHALLENGE for the chance for your business to hold the perpetaul Trivial Non Pursuit trophy for the nex t 12 months To obtain a registration form or for further information please phone: 03 5454 9168 or shenderson@bendigohealth.org.au Entries close Monday 21st, July. No entries on the day. (More Info) (Entry / Flyer)
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VIC AUGUST 2008

01-03/08/2008 Street Rod Show VIC TBA Geelong Street Rodders Adrian 0404 555 033
02-03/08/2008 V8 Supercars Winton, VIC
02/08/2008 Hot Rod Display @ Heathcote Park VIC 80/08 Marsh Rodders Authur 0402 039 202
05/08/2008 Cruise the Coolstore VIC 33/07 Alan Newton 0417 389 114
11/08/2008 Cruizin at the Geelong Showgrounds VIC 97/08 Geelong Street Rodders Adrian 03 5245 1623
28/08/2008 Run to Bundoora Park VIC 90/08 Northern Suburbs Ivan 0425 726 668
30-31/08/2008 Hamilton Swap Meet VIC 76/08 South West Street Rodders Ian 03 55721400
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VIC SEPTEMBER 2008

02/09/2008 Cruise the Coolstore VIC 33/07 Alan Newton 0417 389 114
06/09/2008 A Day and All AutomotiveSwap Meet plus Dyno Day Castle Auto Enterprises, Main Road Chewton VIC Bring your Model A for the sepcial display, be eligible for A of the day Welcome BBQ Friday 5th 6pm Castlemaine Rods IncBookings and information Vicki 0418 510 352 or Con 0412 507 483 info@ castlemainehotrodcentre.com.au (download flyer)
07/09/2008 Centre State Rodders 5th Fathers Day Show Clubrooms, Bendigo Airport. Bendigo. All Cars, Bikes, Trucks Welcome. Food and Drink available. Licensed Bar Free entry for entrants. Public $2 Ph. 0414 717 707
07/09/2008 Moe Car Show and Swap Meet Old Gippstown, Princes Hwy Moe Swap meet from 7am, Car Show from 10am. Seeking all makes and models. Come along and show your pride and joy!! Phone 03 51273082 Seeking all makes and models. Come along and show your pride and joy!! Phone 03 51273082
10/08/2008 2nd COBRAM SWAP MEET, ALL WHEELS SHOW & SHINE ($200 prizes), (outdoor sites free , limited undercover sites $10) & Moira $500 ATV FARM BIKE CHALLENGE at Cobram Showgrounds, Siteholders 6am, Public 7am. Admission $3 (swappers, show & shine & public U-13 years free ) Enq. Adrian Bennett (03) 58734267 or Trevor Ennals (03) 58735261 For accomodation contact : cobram-barooga.com.au or Cobram Barooga Visitors Information Centre Freecall 1800 607 607 Rotary Club of Cobram Inc.
13-14/09/2008 V8 Supercars Phillip Island, VIC
13/09/2008 2008 Ford Drag Nationals, Heathcote Park Raceway, sponsored by Street Fords and Xtreme Fords magazine, We hold this event every year for all the Ford fans in Australia, for more info Ph (02) 9741 3993, Fax (02) 9741 3939, or visit www.streetfords.com.au.
14/09/2008 Goulburn Valley Motor Vehicle Drivers Club Inc. Annual Sunday Swap Meet D.E.C.A. (off Wanganui Road) North Shepparton. Over 1000 sites available for veteran, vintage and classic car and motor cycle parts. Gates open at 6.30 a.m. for site holders and 7.30 a.m. for the public. Sites are 6x6 m and cost $15.00. No dogs are allowed. Full catering is provided. For bookings send a cheque/money order and a stamped self addressed envelope to GVMVDC Inc., P O Box 1206, Shepparton, Vic, 3632 phone Kris Healey on 03 58299432.
21/09/2008 Australian Model Car Club, Autochamps Southern NNL '08, St Michael's Parish Hall, 268 High street, Ashburton (Melways ref 60 E10), model entries 9am-11am, enter 1-100 models for $10, public entry 10am-5pm, gold coin entry, swap meet & trade stands, $10 per table (booking essential), mini 1:1 car show, free entry & coolest ride trophy, categories include hot rods, customs, streeters, exotic, competition, used & abused, pony (theme), diorama, junior (under 17yrs), primer and bikes. lots of trophies and prizes, for details Ph Paul on 0411 106 148, email paul@detaildownunder.com.au or visit www.australianmodelcarclub.com
28/09-04/10/2008 9th International Model T Ford Rally. Hazelwood Pondage, Entrants parked by 9.30am - Registration on the day $10 per entry. Trophies & Prizes Open to public 10am by Gold coin donation. Motoring Clubs Information & Displays - Trade Information Stands & Displays Sausage Sizzle & Drinks - Activities For Children Local Community Services Information ALL proceeds from entry vehicles and public will go to Gippsland Rotary Centenary House and will be collected by Rotary volunteers on the day. Please show your support! If you would like any information on sponsorship - trade displays - prize donations or information on attendance please contact Ebony McLure 0411 158 773 dodge56@netspace.net.au or Michael Watt 03 5169 6286 (Download Flyer)
28/09/2008 Shannons All Makes Car & Bike Show Model T Ford Club Echuca, Victoria Warwick Landy 03 5174 2247
28/09-18/10/2008 Bombshell Babes Pinup Art Exhibition 8 Luton Lane Hawthorn. Sunday will be our biggest opening yet!! The flyers have been well recieved and judging by the immediate response I think this Sunday afternoon will be fantastic. The Photograph work recieved so far is outstanding. I can't stop looking at them with amazement. We really do have so many talented people around doing great things. We have a couple of late inclusions to the exhibition so now we have a total of of 7 photographers displaying their work. All works are for sale and worth a purchase. Limited Prints of all work and sizes can be ordered on request.
Paul Vanzella is rushing a limited 20 copies of his new book showng off a collection of his beautiful photographic work and priced at only $40 which is great value. Paul will be on hand this Sunday to sign copies of his new book to the lucky ones taking his book home.
NEWS FLASH!!! WORLD EXCLUSIVE; Tony Peake(Me) and Mr Zee/Justin Zahra (steel sculture and artist) have been working on our new exclusive to 'Kustom Lane' Gallery, hand crafted all steel 'TIKI' Wood Fire heater. It is Stunning!! Justin/Mr Zee has done an amazing job. This should keep all Tiki lover more than happy. We will unvail our creation this Sunday at 4pm. Our all Steel 'Tiki' sold by order only and will be hand crafted by Mr Zee. Each Tiki heater will have its own individual character created and a work of Art by Mr Zee and most imortantly made in Australia!! Price TBA
Just another first for your gallery!! Now Girls and Guys PAY ATTENTION !! To reward the Gals for all their efforts on making themselves look so nice for this opening we are having a 'Bombshell Babe' parade at 5pm. It's free to enter and there are great prizes Major prize for the girls; Is an Overnight stay for two with breakfast included at the 'Glenferrie Hotel'. They were kind enough to sponsor our parade with no arm twisting, they jumped at the opportunity. They have very nice suites on the 1st floor and their food is good!! plus other prizes from Kustom Lane Gallery. For the Guys 'Best Hair' So for those who like to get it On, Up and Out, 'Royal Crown Barbers' are sponsoring this prize Not only do you get a great hair cut free, you also get a nice Goodie bag with Pomade and other cool stuff inside!! We think the're the best barbers in town. Guys also DON'T FORGET to bring your Cool Rides. The Girls Lov'em. There is nothing like a Gorgeous Girl and a Beautiful Custom, Sled, Hot Rod, Bike. What a day this will be with fantastic art, girls, cars, I'm in heaven!! Honestly can't wait till Sunday. See you all then at 2pm (oh! it rhymes) Tony(Barney)Peake
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VIC OCTOBER 2008

03/10/2008 Chopped Rod and Custom Show Newstead Football Oval, Panmure Street, Newstead Victoria. The first annual Chopped Rod and Custom will be held thisOctober. It will be a weekend of traditional Rods and Customs of the 50s and60s, with live bands (to be announced) for entertainment. Camping is available for the weekend and with plenty of great cars and goodmusic, it's sure to be a great time for all. Paul Williams 0418 547413 info@chopped.com.au
03-05/10/2008 Australian MotoGP Phillip Island
04/10/2008 Jadis Breaky Cruise VIC 20/08 Jadis Rod & Custom Club Ben 0418 5711
05/10/2008 "The last of the Chrome Bumpers" 4th Cora Lyn Counrty Car Show, Recreational Reserve at Cora Lynn, Melway key map page 14 R15, 10 minutes south of Pakenham, If you own or drive a Classic Car, Vintage Car, Hot Rod, Sports Car, Ute, Pick up or interesting Station Wagon up to 1978, come along for a great picnic day, trophies for all categories, display car & driver entry free, general public - $5 per person, children under 12 free, a wide variety of food will be available, ASRF Sanction VIC 81/08, enquiries & bookings Ph Dennis Jones on 0409 861 088 or Terry Thomas on 5968 4641, market bookings Ph Andrew Bergmeier on 0407 093 657
05/10/2008 Euroa Show and Shine Victoria's fastest growing display day - over 1000 cars & 300 bikes. Vintage & veteran to classic, custom & modified. Trophies for all marques and types. Plus family entertainment and trade stalls. Rob Asquith: 0439 398195 shownshine@mcmedia.com.au
05/10/2008 Car Show & Market VIC 81/08 Dennis Jones 03 5942 7391
07/10/2008 Cruise the Coolstore Moorooduc Coolstores, cnr Moorooduc Hwy and Eramosa Road Moorooduc. First Tuesday every month, 5:30pm to 9:00pm. A low key, low cost and family friendly opportunity to get together. All pre '75 cars from the “chrome bumper era” and special interest vehicles are welcome whether stock, modified, rodded, chopped or slammed. Food and drinks available on site. $2 per car, $2 for adult spectators, ASRF Sanction VIC 33/07 Alan Newton 0417 389 114
10-12/10/2008 Happy Days Rock 'n Roll Festival and Car Show Yarram Town Centre VIC, Rock 'n Roll Festival includes; Won Wron Rockers, Street Performers, Dance Exhibitions, Street Stalls, Street cruising. Sat; Hot Rod car procession in the Main Street, rock 'n roll performers and dancing exhibitions during the day. Sat Night; Rock 'n Roll dinner, dance, bands and music into the night. Sun; Southern Beaches Show and Shine $5 per car, gold coin for spectators Top 5 Trophies, food available. Camping is available on grounds. VIC 04/08 Steve [P]03 5996 7055 [M]0418 547 357 Dean [P]03 9796 7394 [M]0401 309 176 www.yarram.org (download flyer)
12/10/2008 Red Hill Warm up and Show & Shine Peninsula Community Theatre cnr Nepean Hwy & Wilsons Rd Mornington. This "Warm Up" to the Red Hill Country Music Festival & Hot Rod Show features a free Show & Shine from 11am for all Hot Rods, Customs Classics & Cool Cars & Utes. From 1pm The Blackhill Ramblers, John Lawrence Band and Straight 8's will have the joint jumping so put on the cowboy hat & boots and join in or just come along & check out the cars thelinedancing and the Twosteppin'.There'll even be some rodders dancing I'm sure!Prizes for top car, raffles, Hot & Cold snacks & it's BYO $10 entry goes to the Mt Eliza Lions charity. VIC 14/08 For more info check out flyer or website www.redhillcmf.org.au Warwick 0414 697 214 jefferyps@netscape.net ASRF 14/08 (download flyer)
12/10/2008 Eagles Fun Run VIC 95/08 Eagles Rod & Custom Club Steve 0407 498 400
13/10/2008 Cruizin at the Geelong Showgrounds VIC 22/08 Geelong Street Rodders Adrian 03 5245 1623
15/10/2008 Diamond Valley Baptist Church Cruise VIC 16/08 Northern Suburbs Street Rod Club Inc Ivan 0425 726 668
18-19/10/2008 7th Vintage & Old Wares Expo Lardner Park, Warragul Display of historic cars, trucks & motorbikes, vintage machinery, steam engines, tractor pull, old wares & memorabilia, old-time fashion parade, craft market, working draught horses, display of Ford vehicles including the 1896 quadricycle & the one-off 1904 model "J" prototype, plus the full range of models up to the 30's. Rod Boreham [M] 0412 070 303 [E]exposeven@optusnet.com.au
18/10/2008 Rattlers Twilight Show and Shine Monash Hotel 2077 Dandenong Rd Clayton. Dont miss this great night of Entertainment. 5pm in the carpark of the Monash Hotel for a Twilight Show and Shine, designated parking for those special rides, trophies for People's Choice and Pub choice followed by 2 fantastic bands. Pat Capocci's Melbourne CD launch followed by the Straight 8's. Only a $5 door entry for bands. Andrew 0408 309 919 acawfiel@bigpond.net.au
19/10/2008 Marsh Rodders Swap Meet & Show n Shine Maddingley Park, Station Street, Bacchus Marsh VIC (Melways 333 H10)Exciting new bigger and better venue, kids playground, live "Rock and Roll" band. Onsite catering. 12 trophies on offer, Presentations @ 1pm. ASRF Sanctioned event VIC 92/08. Swapmeet entry 6.30 am. $10 site Show vehicles $10 (includes driver and 1 passenger Public entry $3, children under 12 free. Trade stands welcome More info, Ph. Chris on 041732 1934 Web: www.marshrodders.com
19/10/2008 Krispy Kruise Westfield Fountain Gate, Overland Drive Narre Warren. Cruising in the morning, just like they do in the States. Come join us as we bring a little hot rod culture from Huntington Beach California to Narre Warren Victoria! Dean 03 9796 7394 0401 309 176
19/10/2008 Throttlers Coal Creek Cruise VIC Cranbourne to Korrumburra. Join us on a cruise t Coal Creek Heritage village. Step back in time and experience life as it ws in the early 19th century.. Explore the village, bush saw mill, coal mine, licensed hotel, blacksmith and all they have to oferor stroll around and enjoy all the cars on display. Food/drink available or bring a picnic lunch. Admission $10.00/adult, Kids U/18 free. Price includes entry to Coal Creek and a ticket in our raffle with great prizes to be won Trophy presentation and raffle at 2:00pm. Cruise departs Cranbourne Autobarn at 10.30am sharp witha prepaid entry available before a drive through picturesque countryside to reach the Coal Creek Hritage Village, Silkstone Road (off Sth Gippsland Hwy) Korrumburra or gates open at 11am. Open to all hot rods, customs, vintage and classic cars and bikes up to'69. This is an ASRF sanctioned event, 77/08 Throttlers Rod & Custom Club Mick 03 9769 5584 or 0407 303 700
19/10/2008 Studebaker Concours & Show and Shine Moorabbin Airport, on the lawn In front of the passenger terminal. From 9:30 am, Entry is free All Studebaker Owners and Car enthusiasts welcome. 9:30 am Michael Pink: 0438116335 Dave Pink: 0418 348572 michaelpink@hotmail.com www.studebakercarclub.net
19/10/2008 The Mustang Owners of Australia, Victorian branch are proud to present our annual State Concours and Mustang Round Up. Dandenong Show Grounds, Bennett Street. Dandenong. We hope to have over 300 cars on display ranging from the 1964 ½ model right up the current day 07’ model weather permitting. This is our clubs biggest day of days with trade stands, parts & accessories vendors, cars for sale, food vendors and a display of the racing Mustangs, Special guests and more. There will also be cars entered into 3 judged classes Original Concours, Modified Concours and Show'n'Shine unfortunately these are only open the club members as various entry conditions apply. However non club members are welcome along and place their car on display on the day. Gates open public entry from 10.00am and the cost is only $5.00 per person. For further information Please call Peter Richardson 03 5983 8575.
19/10/2008 Annual Display Day. The Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia Vic Inc welcomes all Mopar enthusiasts to come to our annual Display Day, at the Caribbean Gardens, Stud Road (cnr Ferntree gully Rd) Scoresby, cars may enter from 9am and those wishing to be judged must be present by 10:30, a raffle ticket will be given to everyone who attends and the door prize will be given at the award presentations, awards will be presented at 1pm, judged cars must display the usual information on the windscreen and stay until presentations are made, trophy winners must be present at the award ceremony at 1pm, more information is available on our website or by calling Len on 0403 230 641.
23-26/10/2008 Desert City Rodders, Goanna Run, Mildura, VIC, Activities include bench sessions on both Thursday and Friday nights, observation run, two course dinner with live band on the Saturday night – bus pick up available and security guard to watch over the rods in the carpark, show 'n' shine, BBQ supplied on Sunday night, breakfast arranged on Saturday and Sunday and a follow up Dinner on the Monday night (book with club members on Sunday), pre entry closes 14th October, VIC 83/08, enquiries Ph Danny Wilson on (03) 5022 1116, Accommodation bookings (Big 4 Golden River Caravan Gardens) (03) 5021 2299 or 1800 621 262
31/10-02/11/2008 Kustoms Of Australia, 16th Annual Picnic, Pakenham, Melbourne, the kewlest rod & kustom get together in the world, and it just happens to be in Australia! If ya dig crazy kustoms, hot rods and wild rockabilly, this is for you, usually attracts over two thousand kewl cars from all over Australia, and patronage from New Zealand, Europe, and the United States, hot rods, kustoms, classics, lowriders, muscle cars, lifestyle trade alley, and the best rockabilly bands in the land will be there for your entertainment, so book your holidays now so you don't miss out! www.kustoms.com.au
31/10-03/11/2008 Monaros under the Southern Cross Celebrate 40 years of the Monaro! Show ‘n’ Shine with 100s of Monaros proudly displayed, representing Australian muscle car heritage. Plus mini swap meet, guest speakers, huge range of trophies, bus tours. drag racing spectacular on 1/8th mile at Ballarat airport. Andy Lee: 0448 MONARO (666276) info@monaroclubvic.asn.au www.monaroclubvic.asn.au (Download Flyer PDF) (Download Club Invitation PDF)
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VIC NOVEMBER 2008

02/11/2008 Torquay Motor Show The event will take place at “Elephant Walk” – The Torquay foreshore from 11am to 4pm. Proceeds will go towards a good cause – the proposed Torquay Community Bike Park – “Giving our children and members of the community safer places to ride their bicycles”. The event will be based on a “Show and Shine” competition to the best presented vehicles including historic cars; hot rods; muscle cars; sports cars; motor cycles and bicycles. Classes include: - Pre 1918; 1918 – 1939; 1940 to 1959; 1960 to 1979; and 1980 to current. Trophies will be awarded to all of the class winners including additional awards for the most interesting entries; the oldest entries; and to those that have travelled the longest distance in order to participate at the event. Competitors cost of entry will be a gold coin donation, with all competitors receiving a food and drink voucher. Competitor entry forms are available via the Rotary website www.torquayrotary.org.au
02/11/2008 Echuca United Football & Netball Club Inc. Swap meet, car displays, BBQ, drinks, gates open 7am, sites $10, gate entry $5, for info Ph Greg Roberts on (03) 5480 2777 (bh) or 0438 595 525.
04/11/2008 Cruise the Coolstore Moorooduc Coolstores, cnr Moorooduc Hwy and Eramosa Road Moorooduc. First Tuesday every month. Didn't back the winner of the Cup? Who cares, it's Cruise night on a public holiday at the Moorooduc Coolstores from 5:00pm cnr Moorooduc Hwy & Eramosa Rd Moorooduc. All pre '75 Street Rods, Pick Ups, Muscle Cars and Chrome Bumper Classics welcome. Entrants prizes. BBQ outside, Bar in the Peninsula Lounge, Moggy's Café serving meals cakes & coffee. $2 per car, $2 for adult spectators, ASRF Sanction VIC 33/07 Alan Newton 0417 389 114
04/11/2008 Pegasus Hot Rod and Custom Club Swap Meet, Melbourne Cup day, ASRF sanctioned event, Eastfield Park trotting track, Eastfield Rd, Croydon, Mel. Ref. 50 J7 sites $20, entry from 6am, no pre booking, public entry $3 from 8am, hot rod show brought to you by Summit Auto Accessories Boronia, Boronia Mall ph (03) 9762 7095, trophies for top rod, top custom, best street machine, top commercial, and encouragement award, entry $3 for Hot Rod show participation, information at www.pegasusrodandcustomclub.com.au or contact Jon on 0407 682 328 (ah)
04/11/2008 TCR Open Day
07-09/11/2008 Bright Rod Run Australia's biggest Rod Run. ENTRIES CLOSE 17th OCTOBER 2008 Only pre 1965 vehicles that meet ASRF classification eligible Pre ‘48 must be Rodded, Post ’48 must be restored or modified. Blatantly unroadworthy and temporary permit vehicles not eligible More information Entrant information: John Vlahopoulos 0419 340 029 A.H. E-mail info@northernsuburbsstreetrods.com.au Entrant information/Trade Stands Ray McDonald (03) 9465 0000 E-mail: sales@mcdonaldbrosracing.com.au VIC 74/08 Northern Suburbs Street Rod Club
10/11/2008 Cruizin at the Geelong Showgrounds VIC 22/08 Geelong Street Rodders Adrian 03 5245 1623
14-16/11/2008 Swifties Invitational Camp Out VIC 21/08 Gary Singline 03 9749 1182
15-16/11/2008 BENDIGO NATIONAL SWAP MEET Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Road Bendigo Victoria. Contact: PH. (03) 5441 1002
16/11/2008 Krispy Kruise Westfield Fountain Gate, Overland Drive Narre Warren. Cruising in the morning, just like they do in the States. Come join us as we bring a little hot rod culture from Huntington Beach California to Narre Warren Victoria! Dean 03 9796 7394 0401 309 176
16/11/2008 DAY OF THE VOLKSWAGEN 2008 The 2008 Day of the Volkswagen is being held on Sunday at Cranbourne Racecourse, Grant St, Cranbourne. It is Australia’s biggest VW show with hundreds of old and new VWs (Beetles, Kombis, Type 3s, Golfs, Karmmans and many more models) on display. Major theme for the day will be “off road” VWs. There will be special displays of buggies and off road VW powered cars. Special international guest speaker - Bruce Myers, designer and founder of the Myers Manx Buggy. There will be Show’n Shine, VW Traders, Swap Sites and Motorsports display. VW Show’n Shine entry 9-11am $20, public 9am $5.00, swap sites setup from 8am $40.00. See club website for special entry deals. Please note: No BYO alcohol and no dogs allowed. For more details - www.vwclub.com.au or 0401 310 704.
16/11/2008 Swinging in the Park at Tirhatuan Park, North Dandenong 2pm-4pm Organised by the City of Greater Dandenong, Belinda Keay Events & Festivals Support Officer 9239 5157 0431059760 belinda.keay@cgd.vic.gov.au
19/11/2008 Diamond Valley Baptist Church Cruise VIC 16/08 Northern Suburbs Street Rod Club Inc Ivan 0425 726 668
21-23/11/2008 Ballarat Road Rodders Rod Run hot rod drags Saturday (pre 72 only) show and shine Sunday entries mailed out soon David 03 5339 3673 (bh)
23/11/2008 Cars of the World. The Show 'n' Shine & Social Charity Event Morning Star Estate, Mt Eliza The event continues to be a fundraiser for Retina Australia Victoria and out of the 2007 event has come a number of interesting ideas, which we hope to encourage participation in at this year’s event. Details of these and our feature cars, along with a revised judging criteria for the Concours d’Elegance will be passed on as the year progresses. The Retina volunteer team would appreciate these details been passed on to car clubs and friends – lets aim for 400 cars this year! If you have any thoughts and/or feedback from previous events, please do not hesitate to respond. All the best, Charles Rogers & From the volunteer team Email: zeroeight@carsoftheworld.com.au Web site: www.carsoftheworld.com.au Cars of the World forms a major part of Retina Australia Victoria's annual fundraising and public awareness programs.
23/11/2008 American Breed 2008 Car Show. The 60's American Muscle Car Club at the Manhattan, corner of Heatherdale and Canterbury Rds, Ringwood (Melway 63 D1). Entry is via Heatherdale Rd. All American 2 and 4 door cars and Rods welcome. Gates open 8.00am for display cars, 10.00am general public. $5 donation display car, $3 donation general public. Kids under 16 free. More info: Sharon 03 9401 5535 or 0438 216 946. Website: http://www.60samcc.com
23/11/2009 Lions Club of TRAFALGAR SWAP MEET. Recreation Reserve, Waterloo Road, Trafalgar. Contact: Noel & Ann (03) 5633 1461
23/11/2009 THE HISTORIC COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CLUB OF AUSTRALIA DISPLAY DAY to be held at Sandown Racecourse. Featuring Commercial Vehicles dating from early 1900s to early 1980s includes Trucks, Buses, Fire Engines, Military Vehicles, Tractors and Oil Engines. All owners of Historic Commercial Vehicles are invited to attend. Free admission for exhibitors. Admission is $10.00 for adults, children under 14 free, Concession $5.00. Refreshments available. Enquiries to Laurie; 9878 7636 Russell; 9870 2936 or Ray; 9786 8984 or 0400 025 525. Trade site enquiries to Russell 9870 2936
28/11/2008 AMERICAN IRON CRUISE NIGHT 35 Lusher Rd, Croydon (at The Rock Complex) Mel: 50 J5 $5.00 per display vehicle including occupants. $3.00 per person spectators. All American Made Automobiles welcome to display.... Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Customs, Classics & Harleys Drive your American car along and be part of these popular friendly events. Rock n Roll Music. Sausage Sizzle & soft drinks available. For more info visit: www.autoranch.com.au (download flyer)
28-30/11/2008 16th Springnats is again the Driver Education Centre of Australia (DECA) which offers an ideal location with its unique, ready-made roadways suited to driving events and display areas set on beautiful landscaped surrounds. Springnats is all about admiring the best cars in the land and spending quality time with family and friends, whilst witnessing some of the most powerful cars compete side by side in events such as Go To Whoa, Motorkana, Show N Shine, Dyno Challenge, Cruise Track and the fiercely competitive Burnout Title. Contact Les Adams springnats@hotmail.com or on 0417 511557
30/11/2008 Shannons Nationals Racing series round 10 Show and Shine Sandown Raceway. On track action will include Ex V8 Touring cars, Saloon cars, Commodore Cup, Aust Manufactures, Sports Sedans and the Aust GT Championship categories all in the one day. As a special offer we're offering 2 for the price of 1 which will include VIP parking a wonderful day of racing and all club promotion is welcome. The Shannons Super Rig will be there on the day, will your club get the fastest time on the two racing PS3 sit in simulators. Open to all classics, vintage and veterans, modified, hot rods, street machines · Tickets will be pre arranged and pre paid via the clubs. · Car Club promotions welcome on the day · 2 for the price of 1 entry (only $25) Contact: richard_sanders@shannons.com.au or 0417 490 949 RSVP by November 7th
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VIC DECEMBER 2008

02/12/2008 Cruise the Coolstore SANTA CRUZ , Santa Claus is cruising to the Moorooduc Coolstores, cnr Eramosa Rd & Moorooduc Hwy, Moorooduc, live entertainment, BBQ, Bistro, Moggy's Café, a Cruisin' Xmas Tree and hampers to be won, entrants prizes and giveaways, and lots of cool street rods and chrome bumper cars, cruise from 5pm into this Christmas at Santa Cruz, ASRF Sanctioned. VIC 33/07 Alan Newton 0417 389 114
07/12/2008 Southern Hot Rod Club Christmas Run, Melbourne Gun Club, Victoria Road Lilydale, rods, customs, aust. classics, come celebrate xmas with australia's oldest rod club, music, trade and food stalls, $10 per car load for entered cars, $5pp general public, Ph Pete 5940 1900 or 9796 8996.
07/12/2008 Bay Rodders Ronald McDonald House Christmas Party VIC 17/08 Bay Rodders Bill 0425 822 369
07/12/2008

Annual Performance & Classic Car Show The Bow-Tie Garage - 4 Guelph St, Somerville (Melways Map 102-F12) (Complex Behind Somie Carwash) Gates open to the public at 10am - Gold Coin Donation, Vehicle Entrants in by 9.30am.
Fund raising proceeds to Somerville Scout Group. 
-Hot Rods, Monster Trucks, Customs & Classics; 
-Jonsas Motorsport - Supercharged Outlaw Class F100 Drag Racer; 
-Sprint Gas Tasman Racing Team V8 Supercar; 
-Aussie & US Muscle Car Display; 
-Trade stands and specialist automotive vendors; 
-Product demonstrations and promotions; 
-Family entertainment - Jumping castle, face painting and other activities for the kids; 
-Prizes & trophies for: Best Modified; Best Commercial; Best Stock; Peoples Choice Awards and Best Show.
Phil Thomson [P] 03 5978 0160 [M] 0428 584 800 [E] phil@chevrolet.net.au

08/12/2008 Cruizin at the Geelong Showgrounds VIC 22/08 Geelong Street Rodders Adrian 03 5245 1623
14/12/208 Jadis Christmas Lunch VIC 19/08 Jadis Rod & Custom Club Ben 0418 5711
17/12/2008 Diamond Valley Baptist Church Cruise VIC 16/08 Northern Suburbs Street Rod Club Inc Ivan 0425 726 668
21/12/2008
Krispy Kruise Westfield Fountain Gate, Overland Drive Narre Warren. Cruising in the morning, just like they do in the States. Come join us as we bring a little hot rod culture from Huntington Beach California to Narre Warren Victoria! Dean 03 9796 7394 0401 309 176
3rd Annual Moonlight On The Mountains Roots and Country Festival held in the picturesque mountain town of Warburton is on again. The festival is held over one night featuring 6 bands that come from all over Australia, they are: The Detonators, Coyote Serenade, Ben Rogers Instrumental Asylum, Red Rivers & Nailhead, Gatorbait and The Wild Violets. Ticket prices are low so we can provide this spectacular nights entertainment for families wanting a good night out. Prices are $15 for a single and $35 for a family and are available from the gate. There is strictly no BYO Alcohol on the reserve. There will be food available from the 1st Warburton Scouts and the famous Wild Thyme Restaurant will be under cover on the reserve to cater quality restaurant food at affordable prices. Wild Thyme will also be providing a wine bar and café. A bar will be run by the Warburton-Millgrove Sporting Club. Hotrod parking will be available within the venue and camping is offered at the nearby Warburton Caravan Park. n.elbourne@gmail.com http://moonlightmountainfestival.starkhost.com
 

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