It's on again Nissan Datsun Nationals 15th - 17th April, Easter Time, Monday 17th is the track day at Sydney Motorsport Park, also Show and Shine, Track Cruise and Skid Pan

A great event and it is on every 2 years. For the first time it is on at SMP.

See here for more. www.NDN17.com

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Described as the "the biggest Skyline meet in the Southern Hemisphere" by "The Auto Obsession Blog" Classic Skylines Australia are running the 6th Biennial Shannons Insurance Skyline Nationals.

After a spectacular 2010 event in conjunction with SAU-SA the nationals are making their way back to South Australia, Please join us in the Glorious city of Adelaide to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Skyline Nationals.

SHANNONS SKYLINE NATIONALS 2016 EVENT SCHEDULE 

• Fri 28th Oct - Sign in and drinks
• Sat 29th Oct - Show & Shine
• Sun 30th Oct - Track Day & Awards Dinner

ADELAIDE LOCATIONS

• Fri Sign In - Coopers Alehouse, Adelaide CBD
• Sat Show and Shine - Light Square Adelaide
• Sun Track Day - Mallala Motorsport Park

We are looking forward to joining our SA brothers and sisters and celebrating all things Nissan & Datsun over the weekend.

Be sure to head over to - https://skylinenationals.wildapricot.org/ To Sign up

Alternatively you can head over to our Facebook page to keep up-to date: Skylinenationals.com.au

Merchandise examples:

Is Ash who's usually involved in organizing still floating around? He isn't responding to queries?

Wes

The biggest skyline meet in Australia

All the dates are locked in, All the venues ready to go and under 9 months to go We are warmly extending this invite to you guys at SAU, The 2010 event was a Fantastic event thanks to SAU-SA and we look forward to Meeting more of you guys this year.

Full Classes are To be advised but we will be recognising all Skyline Princes, Datsun's and Nissan's and this year The "Skyline Mini" Category Warmly welcoming all the Pulsar Nuts!

With several sponsors on board already we are really planing to Top the last event in South Australia.

Sponsors include

Name Sponsor: Shannons Insurance

Nissan Motors

Decroft

Meguiars Car care

and more to be announced.

Entry Forms for the event are here

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B-YOssoW_AjsYjZiNjIyODEtYmJjYS00NTE5LTkwNWItYzZhZGJkMzhmMjY3&hl=en_US

Track Day and Prelim Sup regs are here

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B-YOssoW_AjsZjY5NTMxOWItZTQyYy00YWZjLTgxZmQtMjkzOGJiMGFkMDIy&hl=en_US

Some Memories

Any Questions Just ask here,

Cheers!

just thought id put it up in here, that alot of the states are trying to organize a national blood drive/donation at the red cross.

head to your local state events thread for more details.

hoping to get some great numbers.

so, roll up your sleeve for a great cause.

hope to see alot of you there.

Hey guys,

In case you're not aware, the Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party is gaining quite a lot of momentum. They already have senate candidates in QLD and NSW and are currently raising funds to place candidates in other states. Considering this is a party that was formed a few months ago, this is a monumental effort. This is seriously the best way that we can actually have an impact on how we're being so severely screwed by just about every other political party out there.

If you haven't seen AMEP before, check out their website and their Facebook page. You can become a member for the sum of $20/year (I think this is the cheapest of all political parties? ) which will let you have your say on their policies, vote at AGM's, etc. Alternatively, if you find that memberships, etc are not quite your thing, you can donate to the fundraiser to establish further senate candidates in other states.

Guys I cannot stress enough, this is the first time we have actually had a voice anywhere in parliament, let alone in a spot like the senate. This is the only way that we can have an actual impact on the governance of our interests. So please, please, please, spread the word to your family, friends, people across the street, other vehicle enthusiasts you see, workshops, etc and dig deep. We've collected and given enough to charity over the years, now it's time to look after ourselves.

Cheers,

Josh

Hopefully with enough support from the community we can put a stop to bullshit like this:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-GTR-Passenger-Charity-Ride-at-the-Snowy-Mountains-1000-/181227210828?ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:AU:1123

Thanks

Cheers

When - June 1st and 2nd 2013

Location - Raleigh international raceway - Coffs Harbour NSW

Track time - 8hrs/day

Meals provided for paying entrants - 3 meals saturday, 2 sunday

Accommodation - camping on site included for paying entrants

Friday night camping available at addition cost

Before Entering please read all of the following information:

To enter please visit the link below:

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/event.php?Event=3

This event will include 3 meals saturday and 2 sunday in the cost!... and more then just snags this time boys

Hi Everyone,

Phillip Island as our destination for the 2013 Nissan Datsun Nationals.

Open to all Nissan/Datsun vehicles, the welcome bbq/registration will be Friday 29th March, the track day Saturday March 30 and the Concours/Show and Shine and presentation dinner will be Sunday March 31st.

As Easter and the island is a very popular combination, please feel free to start sourcing accommodation. The island has it's own website with accom links- http://www.visitbasscoast.com/accomg...d%20San%20Remo .

https://www.facebook.com/NDSOC

http://www.ndsoc.com.au/

vicepresident@ndsoc.com.au

http://gtr.com.au/downloads/temp/PenFlyBy.wmv

The event will run on Saturday evening from 6.30pm - midnight.

Skid Pan & Figure 8 Skid Circuit!

Entries now open!

DRIVERS

Early Bird Special - $170 (THIS WEEK ONLY) - Must enter and pay this week.

Regular - $185

Passenger rides - $50

EVENT SCHEDULE

6.00pm - Gates open - Drivers sign on

6.20pm - Driver's Briefing

6.30pm - On track!

MIDNIGHT - Event finish

12.30am - GATES SHUT, so we all need to be out before then

DRIFTING - MUSIC - MERCHANDISE - HEATERS - ONE HELL OF A SATURDAY NIGHT HANG OUT!

Jam packed with drifting goodness all in one weekend, $11,000 in cash and prizes

Saturday/Sunday September 29th/30th

Calder Park Raceway

Keilor

Victoria

Highlights of the weekend include:

• Top 32 Battles for Pro Class

• Top 32 Battles for Street class

• Round 3 of the GKTech.com.au VicDrift Championship

• WOT Hobbies RC Drift Challenge

• GripShiftSlide.com presents the JDMST Show and Shine on Sunday from 12 -4pm

• Trade Stands

• MC Mozza will be on hand to keep the crowd entertained

• Crowd Giveaways

• Promo Girls

What’s at stake ?

Luke Jacobs/Nathan Charles Sportsmanship Award

Pro Class 1st Place - $3,000 CASH

Pro Class 2nd Place – Car trailer valued at $2,000 courtesy of Road King Chassis

Pro Class 3rd Place - $1,000 CASH

Pro Class 4th place – Sponsor Prize to the value of $200

Street Class 1st Place - $800 CASH

Street Class 2nd Place - $500 CASH

Street Class 3rd Place - $250 CASH

Street Class 4th Place - Sponsor Prize to the value of $100

Top Qualifier Pro Class - Sponsor Prize to the value of $200

Top Qualifier Street Class - Sponsor Prize to the value of $100

Round 3 of the GKTech.com.au Championship

1st place - $500 CASH + $200 GKTech.com.au Voucher

2nd place - $250 CASH + $100 GKTech.com.au Voucher

3rd place - $150 CASH

GKTech.com.au VicDrift Championship Winner - $1,000 CASH + $600 GKTech.com.au Voucher

This is a competition day, with an emphasis on qualifying and battles. The beginners section will be closed, this is not a standard practice day.

Spectator Fee:

Adult - $20/day

Kids 14 and under - Free

Driver Fee:

Pro Class - $339

Club Class - $239

This fee also includes 2 x Pit crew into the event also(No further pit passes available)

Pre-Entry is compulsory at this event.

Please follow link to register

http://vicdrift.com/...=com_dtregister

Acceptable Licenses are: AASA or CAMS L2NS - No license means no going on the track! (Please organise prior to the event)

Please note : VDC board members will be checking AASA and CAMS licenses. Please ensure all your licenses and memberships cards are valid.

Please visit http://www.vicdrift.com/driftattack for more info, as there is a link to the Supp Regs for the event which contains the event timetable, class restrictions and scruterneering guidelines

Don't miss out, on what is shaping up to be one of the biggest drift events in Australia !

Honda Civics with the right wheels and ride height certainly still look awesome. Both of these examples were wearing quality wheels and were both very US-inspired.

A sacked Aurion, parked behind an Integra and then on to numerous hot rods and a Trans Am? This is what you can expect at MotorEx. It’s rare to see all so many different car cultures unite and park side by side to be appreciated. The All Stars boys really rounded up a great selection of rides.

Countless people were walking around checking out all of the metal on display.

Matte finishes are starting to become ever so popular, with the rise in vinyl wrapping technologies. This IS Lexus was ‘murdered out’ sporting black accents everywhere.

Kelvin’s Ruckus was a unique car on display. Not many people in Australia have yet to modify their Ruckus’ in the fashion Kelv has!

Getting low seems to be the go!

For more pictures from the day, click HERE to check out the official gallery!

We bring you the some of the class and category winners from the event, just in case you missed the announcements on the day!

Meguiar’s Superstar Awards

Best of Breed “Hot Rod”

Ewan McDonald – 1934 Ford Coupe ‘SR’

Best of Breed “Street Machine”

Paul Bennett – 1958 Borgward Goliath ‘GOLIATH’

3M Street Elite Showcase

Pinnacle Awards – Hot Rod

colin Benton – 1946 Bedford Pickup

Pinnacle Awards – Street Machine

Paul Soumo – 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Pinnacle Awards – Tuner

Jamie Marchione – 1999 Subaru WRX

Pinnacle Awards – Custom Euro

Aaron Vumbaca – 2001 BMW M3

Pinnacle Awards – Custom Cruiser

Lenny Giallongo – 1957 Cadillac Eldorado

Keep your eyes peeled for further updates including more coverage from the event filled with top-notch photos!

Click HERE to visit our website with a NEW updated gallery from MotorEx!

You are invited to the first event of Sydney Sunday Cruise!!

SSC will hold events on the last Sunday of every month starting on 29th June 2012. Events will include drives, track days, Dyno days and drag days.

All people from beginners to enthusiast with an interest in Japanese and High end Euro cars are welcome to attend. You do not need to have an invite to attend so feel free

to extend this invite to your families and friends who would also like to come. Cars you will be driving with include Skyline V35's, R33's, R34's, R35's, Supra's, Evo's, Rx7's, S15's, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Audi just to name a few.

Any funds raised at the event will be donated to the Westmead Child Hospital, so not only will it be fun morning but it is also for a good cause.

Coffee, prizes and giveaway's will also be avaliable at the start point in the morning.

EVENT:

CRUISE: The first event will be a 100km cruise to Wollongong through the Royal National Park and along the coast line stopping at the Novatel Hotel for breakfast and returning to Sydney after.

LOCATION:

We will meet at Dan Murphy's car park at 316 Parramatta Rd Burwood. We will stop once at a lookout around half way for a quick break (point F on cruise map) and then continue to the Novatel Hotel in Wollongong.

If you are running late or would like to join the cruise half way please check the cruise map for the route. While we will not be stopping until we reach the lookout in the nation park you are welcome to wait along the

cruise route and join as you see us go past.

TIME:

Meet at 8am - Leave at 8:45am.

Arrive in Wollongong around 10:30am

Breakfast at hotel 1 hour

Arrive back in Sydney between 1 - 1:30pm

COST:

While there is no cost to join the cruise we ask for a gold coin donation for the Westmead Child Hospital.

Breakfast is $30 per person paid at the hotel.

INFORMATION:

For more information check out www.sydsundaycruise.com.au or www.facebook.com/sydneysundaycruise

CRUISE MAP CLICK HERE http://goo.gl/maps/F17F

We’re all about taking things to the next level here at MotorEx. Having a worlds’ first at the show is just a taste of what you can expect at this weekend’s event. Exotic Graphix in Melbourne have stepped it up a notch by chrome wrapping one of the five Lexus LF-A’s in the country.

This is going to be a sight not worth missing!

We cannot reveal all the surprises however. There will be a total of TWELVE, yes TWELVE unveils over the course of the weekend! With killer names such as Gary Myers and Joe Russo pulling out the stops this year and getting their cars ready for the show, you can expect nothing bar solid gold. Here is a list of the unveils which will be occurring over the weekend:

• Gary Myers 2005 Ford Mustang GT “2INSANE”
  
• Steve Nogas 2010 Chevrolet Camaro “KILLA B”
  
• Gareth Davies Custom Harley Chopper & Michelle Davies 1976 Holden LX Torana Hatchback
  
• Damian Horner 2002 Holden VY Commodore Ute “FINEVY”
  
• Dave Keen 1955 Holden FJ Coupe
  
• Dave & Katrina Martin 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
  
• Joe Tanti 1965 VW Beetle “GILTEE”
  
• Karen Keves 1972 Holden HQ Monaro “Mission Impossible”
  
• Troy McInerney Custom Chopper
  
• Paul Soumo 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
  
• Joe Russo 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
  
• Mick Fabar 1967 Ford XR Falcon “ZERO’D”
  

No car show is complete without pretty ladies, right? Don’t worry; there will be plenty of promo girls out and about representing the numerous traders dotted around the show.

It’s always nice to be able to take something home with you to remember the day. Mat Egan busted out some sweet pin striping, which has found its way onto a rather limited edition House Of Kolour T shirt. What’s even cooler is that $10 from each shirt sale (they’re $35) is going to Camp Quality! This is even more of a reason to buy one.

You guys have no excuse NOT to come! So who’s coming?

For further information CLICK HERE to visit the MotorEx homepage!

This year’s event is going to be huge. The quality of metal being put on display is second to none, and it’s already shaping up to be something special.

We’re able to bring you a sneak-peak of what you can expect to see inside the dome. Across all classes there have been a number of spectacular entries, so the judging panel is going to have a hard time selecting winners from such a collection of fine automobiles.

Kicking things off is Kevin San’s Hakosuka Skyline. This stout piece of JDM muscle has a huge fan base across internet forums and it’s not hard to see why. Packing a stroked L series power plant with triple carbs hanging off the side, we’re sure a lot of people will come just to have a peep at this thing.

All stars founder Sergio Capozzi and his Vertex Ridge widebody S15 will also be attending the show in the Street Elite category. Proudly wearing its Midnight Purple duco and a fat set of 20-inch Work Meisters, this car means business and leaves a huge impression wherever it goes.

Making his way up from Canberra is Nathan Ross in his Toyota Supra. Rocking a genuine TRD widebody kit and pumping out 600 horsepower at the rear bags, this streeter is a super neat all round package. It’s purposeful build and balanced approach is something you don’t see too often with Supra’s and there’s nothing it can’t do – Cruise, drag or circuit.

Yonas Liu from JDMyard will have his race-prepped DC5R racecar at the event. Sporting a plethora of Mugen bits and pieces, this car is certainly one for the diehard Honda fans. If that isn’t enough for you, just peer inside and get a look at the insane roll cage work and stripped interior – certainly a hardcore track weapon.

Matt Robinson’s time attack S14 is more racecar then anything out there. Rocking tough aero put together via a combination of Vertex Ridge parts and custom SX developments diffusers and spoilers, the main aim for this machine is to punch out ridiculous lap times wherever it may roam. Under the hood lies a full NIZPRO-built forged engine with ancillaries such as the turbocharger upgraded to a HKS item.

And last but not least, proudly waving the European flag is Aaron Vumbaca in his BMW M3. With a list of modifications too long to even start on, this Bavarian beast is just simply one of the toughest M3s getting around on Sydney’s streets. With DTM touches such as the vented guards, it pays homage to the cars roots in motorsport and wouldn’t look out of place at all on the Nürburgring.

This is just an appetizer on what will be on display at MotorEx this year. There will be plenty more drool-worthy cars dotted around inside, and the only way to really experience it is to come on down and check it out for yourself!

Keep an eye on this thread as we’ll be updating it with more fresh content on what you can expect to see at MotorEx this year.

Check out www.motorex.com.au for further details

World famous custom car builder John D’Agostino will make a special trip to Sydney’s Olympic Park Dome to cast judgement on Australia’s finest customised cars, in the first staging of the ‘Kavalcade of Kustoms’ display at Meguiar’s MotorEx 12 on July 21-22.

Californian-based D’Agostino, who owns Kustom Kars of California and has won more major awards than anyone in the history of car customising, will cast his critical eye across 40 of the best ‘kustoms’ ever assembled in Australia.

The inaugural Kavalcade of Kustoms will also including ‘Mercury Lane’ – 10 highly customised Ford Mercury classics lined up together, with some still in their bare sheet metal and others partly-built to give MotorEx visitors a rare insight into the workmanship required to build these incredible cars.

The Kavalcade of Kustoms is sure to impress guest judge D’Agostino, who will not only meet and greet show goers but also join the judging panel and present a special handmade trophy to the owner of the car he chooses as his personal favourite.

The huge display is presented with the support of local award-winning custom car builder Mario Colalillo, whose Aussie-built ‘Wild Cad’ ’59 Cadillac won the prestigious ‘King Of Customs’ at the 2011 Sacramento Autorama in the US.

John D’Agostino’s presence at MotorEx 12 is a huge honour for event organisers and a big attraction for modified car enthusiasts, as he is widely regarded as a king of car customising on a global scale.

Born in California, D’Agostino started building and customising scale models as a child, so his destiny was sealed from an early age.

Since then his incredible hand-crafted cars have been displayed at more than 1000 shows worldwide and featured in almost every automotive publication throughout the world.

His unique kustoms have also won ‘World’s Most Beautiful Custom’ car honours and countless ‘Best of Show’ and ‘Most Popular Car’ awards.

D’Agostino has also been inducted into the Academy Awards of Automobile Excellence, the San Francisco Rod and Custom, Kustom Kemps of America and the Sacremento Legends of the Autorama.

In total, he has seven Hall of Fame honours, including the Oakland Grand National Roadster Hall of Fame and Darryl Starbird Hall of Fame.

World famous toy car maker Mattel has even immortalised some of D’Agostino’s work in miniature by producing 1:64 scale versions of his cars as part of its collectable Hot Wheels range.

And most of his customs are on display at the famous Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California and Darryl Starbird’s Hall of Fame Museum in Afton, Oklahoma.

Custom cars are distinct from hot rods, being based on later model classic cars from the 1950s and ‘60s with extreme levels of modification – particularly to the standard bodywork and paint – to make them look unlike any other car.

Customising has also created its own unique terminology, including ‘lead sled’ (molten lead used to form smooth panel joins), ‘chopping’ (lowering the roof), ‘sectioning’ (narrowing the car’s side profile) ‘channeling’ (lowering the body on its frame) and ‘frenching’ (making lights, aerials etc look sunken into the body) to name a few.

This exacting car craft has also created some of the wildest developments in paint technology, which started in the 1960s with the deep transparent look of ‘candy-apple’ and ‘metalflake’ finishes that produced brilliant effects.

This burgeoning garage-based industry soon inspired rapid development of the highly advanced commercial paints available today from some of the world’s top automotive paint manufacturers.

The TIth brothers have done a sublime job on putting together a short clip on the MotorEx street meet which was held in Orange Grove, Sydney.

Despite the cold weather, many avid enthusiasts braved the winter chills and brought their pieces of metal out to put on display. There was not a sector of the scene left untouched. From old school Aussie muscle through to candy painted Rotaries; there was something for everyone on the day.

On top of the wicked display, the Meguair’s MotorEx managed to raise over $2800 for charity, which is one hell of an achievement.

We’re looking forward to more events of this calibre!

There are 3 categories; Car Photo’s, People Photo’s and MotorEx choice

PRIZE POOL TOTALING $3,000 CASH!

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY – PHOTO

1. Photo/s must be from the 2012 Meguiar’s MotorEx show.

2. At our discretion – the MotorEx logo will be added to all photo entries.

3. Images must be at a MAXIMUM width of 1600 pixels wide & MINIMUM width of 800 pixels.

4. Images must be sent as JPEG format

5. 3 photo entries max. per entrant.

6. All photo’s subject to approval.

7. You MUST be the photographer of the photo & own the rights to the image.

Note: Competition opens Saturday 21st of July and closes 12am 31st of August 2012. Winners will be announced on Friday 7th of September 2012.

PRIZES

We are offering up a substantial PRIZE POOL TOTALING $3,000 CASH!

Prizes will be awarded for the following:

1. Most Liked “Car” Photo: (the photo with the most votes). Prize: $1,000 CASH

1. Most Liked “People” Photo: (the photo with the most votes). Prize: $1,000 CASH

1. MotorEx’s Choice: (Chosen by MotorEx based on the photo that best represents the 2012 MotorEx). Prize: $1,000 CASH

TIPS FOR ENTRANTS

1. The quicker you submit your entry the longer it will have to receive votes and views.

2. Use social network platforms like facebook and youtube to boost votes and views.

3. Use car enthusiast forums to boost votes and views.

4. Email your friends the link to your submission and tell them to vote for you.

Submit your entries to: photocomp@motorex.com.au – you must include the your full name and a title of your photo.

More at http://www.motorex.com.au/gallery/photo-competition/