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Springnats / autofest new site -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New information site for all Autofest events are up and running at www.autofest.com.au Cheers

Springnats / Autofest new site -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New information site for all Autofest events up and running at www.autofest.com.au Cheers

Press Release 20/2/2009 Today its has been announced that a 10 year agreement has been reached and signed off by both the Springnats PTY/ LTD and the Rural City of Murray Bridge for the Murray Bridge Autofest to be staged each Australia Day Weekend in Murray Bridge S.A. for the next ten years. Mr Adams stated that this is a major decision and a huge step forward for our sport/hobby and goes to show the strength of Street Machining is finally having within our communities. Unlike most similar events around Australia Mr Adams has concentrated on having events within a community rather than race tracks and the like, he explains that all of the Springnats and Autofest events are held within each of the Cities visited and thus keeps them well and truly in the public eye where any sport needs to be. Other Cities that Springnats and Autofest events are held include, Corowa NSW Feb 28th to March 1st 2009, Mount Gambier S.A.Oct 31st to November 1st 2009 and Shepparton Vic. November 27th to 29th 2009. It is hope that similar agreements can also be made at these Cities to continue the longevity of Street Machining and the Modified car industry as a whole. The Rural City of Murray Bridge Mayor Allan Arbon reiterated the event organiser’s remarks and welcomed the commitment by the event promoters. This has enabled Murray Bridge to establish the weekend on promotional calendars and websites which in turn has boosted the accommodation industry’s long term bookings. The Dates for the 2010 Murray Bridge Autofest are January 23rd and 24th Location: Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge South Australia END: For and on behalf of, Murray Bridge Autofest. www.springcarnationals.com [email protected]

MEDIA RELEASE All roads lead to Corowa from February 28 – March 1 for the inaugural Corowa Autofest. The organisers of the highly successful Shepparton SpringNats Car Festival and Murray Bridge Autofest have scheduled yet another high-octane event and expect large crowds from across the country to come see the cars fly! Corowa Autofest is set for the last weekend in February and will feature events such as Go To Whoa, Motokana, Dyno Comp, Show N Shine, Incar Stereo Comp, Trade Displays, 1/8 Mile Drag Racing and everyone's favorite, the Burnout Comp. Team Extreme will be making their first New South Wales appearance and are sure to excite all with their awesome supercharged weapons. Visitors to Corowa Autofest will see the current Summernats Champs Aaron Mackley and Leroy Rees as well as the World Burnout Champs Peter and Debbie Gray. A variety of entertainment is on offer with rides for the kids, merchandise and trade displays and the unique Jack Daniels experience. The event is alcohol free, fully catered and is an affordable family day out. Tickets can be purchased from the gate at the following prices: Adult: $30, Family: $60, Under 15: $5. Weekend passes are available for: Adult: $50 and Family $100. Student concession with a Valid ID is available for $10 per day. Organiser, Les Adams said that the response since the first announcement of the event had exceeded his expectations. “We have received entries from every State in Australia and the local Corowa Shire community have been fantastic to work with”. “The support of Events New South Wales has allowed us to establish the event in Corowa and we are excited to already be looking at running other events throughout the year and certainly intend to make this an annual spectacle”. Organisers said they anticipated the weekend of horsepower would quickly become one of the most exciting events in New South Wales. Events NSW CEO Geoff Parmenter said we are thrilled to support the establishment of the Corowa Autofest. “Events NSW have made a three year commitment to the Corowa Autofest after making a rigorous assessment of the economic, marketing and community benefits that the event will deliver. We are confident NSW motoring enthusiasts will embrace this unique event. “Events such as the Autofest play an important role in regional economies by boosting local retailers, accommodation providers, tourism operators and other businesses. “The status of Corowa Autofest is enhanced by its inclusion in the first ever NSW Master Events Calendar,” he said. A multi media advertising campaign promoting the event has commenced with a focus on TV and Radio in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.

So you want to go drag racing? Read on for all the info on what you can expect and what you will need to do come race day. At The Gate First stop is the front gate which opens at 1.00pm Friday 27th Feb or 8.am Saturday 28th Feb. Here you will need to show your receipt if pre entered or pay a late entry fee ($200 to race or $100 for Show N Shine Only) also collect this drivers briefing and Rules. You are allowed one tow vehicle and trailer. If you have family or friends with you they must park in the general admission area. In the Pits Once in the pit area, follow the directions of the attendants to your allocated spot. The pits may fill quickly so get your self set up by unloading your vehicle and taking your trailer to the designated trailer parking area. For your safety and the safety of other please abide by the following rules: • One tow vehicle per entrant. All other vehicles are to park in the general admission area. • Do not exceed the speed limit of 20km. Other racers and fans will be walking around the pit area. • No alcohol. The consumption of alcohol is strictly forbidden. • Be respectful and courteous to your fellow competitors, volunteers and fans. Scrutineering Here your vehicle will be checked to make sure it complies with the various safety regulations. Drag Racing Classes - 1. V8 - naturally aspirated and Forced induction 2. 6 cylinders- naturally aspirated and Forced induction 3. 4 and Rotor. - Naturally aspirated and Forced induction 4. Outlaw- For any street registered car that is too radical to fit within class rule requirements. Racing will be run on a Quick4 format with all racers to receive a minimum of 4 runs each per Class. On Sunday afternoon. There will be the Finals which will be decided by finding the quickest 2 entrants of each class to face off for the win and runner-up. RULES- 1. All competing vehicles are to have current registration. 2. All vehicles must be of a satisfactory appearance 3. Instant disqualification from round if fluids dropped onto racing surface. 4. Helmet, long sleeved top and long pants required with fully enclosed foot wear. 5. Current drivers License. 6. Stewards decision is Final! 7. No excessive static burnouts 8. Where Slicks used on rear front tyres must be of conventional type. (no radials) 9. Brakes, Safety Belts, tyres, lighting etc must all be in good condition. 10. Where vehicle equipped with nitrous oxide a yellow 3 inch square must be displayed on top of front windscreen on driver’s side. 11. No excessive signwriting allowed. 12. No passengers permitted. (Driver only) 13. Street equipment must be operational, eg lights, indicators etc. 14. All vehicles running in Drag Racing to display Sponsor Sticker to be entitled for awards! 15. Where a driver displays unsafe conduct he/she will be disqualified from event! ALLOWANCES- 1. Open pipes permitted 2. Slicks permitted with an absolute maximum of 28" high and 10" Width. 3. 20 second rule applies from time competitor stages until other lane must be staged. 4. Vehicles are permitted to race with no roll cage providing car does NOT break 6.99 secs over the measured 1/8 mile. 5. NO Qualifying will take place, racing is Heads Up with the TWO Quickest Runs within each class shooting out for First and Runner Placings 6. Minimum of 4 cars per class needed or there will be no awards for that class. 7. Fastest 2 cars to make the finals of each class, vehicles need to be ready for back to back racing! If You Have a Full Competition Vehicle you WILL be eligible for competition! If 4 or more Competition vehicles enter then awards will be made and sent to the winner and runner up of that class. Below are tables outlining* the requirements for each race vehicle based on elapsed time over the 1/8 mile. (If you have raced over the 1/4 mile, divide your ET by 1.58 to give you an approximate 1/8 mile time. E.g. 12.00 1/4 = 7.59 1/8). 1/8-MILE TO 1/4-MILE CONVERSION TABLE 1/8-mile ET 1/4-mile ET 1/8-mile ET 1/4-mile ET 1/8-mile ET 1/4-mile ET 1/8-mile ET 1/4-mile ET 5 7.80 6.8 10.61 8.55 13.34 10.3 16.07 5.05 7.88 6.85 10.69 8.6 13.42 10.35 16.15 5.1 7.96 6.9 10.76 8.65 13.49 10.4 16.22 5.15 8.03 6.95 10.84 8.7 13.57 10.45 16.30 5.2 8.11 7 10.92 8.75 13.65 10.5 16.38 5.25 8.19 7.05 11.00 8.8 13.73 10.55 16.46 5.3 8.27 7.1 11.08 8.85 13.81 10.6 16.54 5.35 8.35 7.15 11.15 8.9 13.88 10.65 16.61 5.4 8.42 7.2 11.23 8.95 13.96 10.7 16.69 5.45 8.50 7.25 11.31 9 14.04 10.75 16.77 5.5 8.58 7.3 11.39 9.05 14.12 10.8 16.85 5.55 8.66 7.35 11.47 9.1 14.20 10.85 16.93 5.6 8.74 7.4 11.54 9.15 14.27 10.9 17.00 5.65 8.81 7.45 11.62 9.2 14.35 10.95 17.08 5.7 8.89 7.5 11.70 9.25 14.43 11 17.16 5.75 8.97 7.55 11.78 9.3 14.51 11.05 17.24 5.8 9.05 7.6 11.86 9.35 14.59 11.1 17.32 5.85 9.13 7.65 11.93 9.4 14.66 11.15 17.39 5.9 9.20 7.7 12.01 9.45 14.74 11.2 17.47 5.95 9.28 7.75 12.09 9.5 14.82 11.25 17.55 6 9.36 7.8 12.17 9.55 14.90 11.3 17.63 6.05 9.44 7.85 12.25 9.6 14.98 11.35 17.71 6.1 9.52 7.9 12.32 9.65 15.05 11.4 17.78 6.15 9.59 7.95 12.40 9.7 15.13 11.45 17.86 6.2 9.67 8 12.48 9.75 15.21 11.5 17.94 6.25 9.75 8.05 12.56 9.8 15.29 11.55 18.02 6.3 9.83 8.1 12.64 9.85 15.37 11.6 18.10 6.35 9.91 8.15 12.71 9.9 15.44 11.65 18.17 6.4 9.98 8.2 12.79 9.95 15.52 11.7 18.25 6.45 10.06 8.25 12.87 10 15.60 11.75 18.33 6.5 10.14 8.3 12.95 10.05 15.68 11.8 18.41 6.55 10.22 8.35 13.03 10.1 15.76 11.85 18.49 6.6 10.30 8.4 13.10 10.15 15.83 11.9 18.56 6.65 10.37 8.45 13.18 10.2 15.91 11.95 18.64 6.7 10.45 8.5 13.26 10.25 15.99 12 18.72 6.75 10.53 *Please note that requirements are subject to change as required by ANDRA. The requirements listed below may not be absolute and vehicles my require ANDRA inspection. Street: Elapsed time of 7.70 and slower Drivers Seat Standard as minimum Seat Belt Standard lap sash as minimum Hub Caps / Trims Removed Tailshaft Loop Required Helmet Required Wheel Studs Standard as minimum License Day License (as part of entry fee) Tyres Tyres of same construction front and rear (radial/bias) Protective Clothing Covering, non flammable Roll Bar Not required, except in open vehicles quicker than 8.22 (eighth mile) Roll Cage Not Required Liquid Overflow Required Super Street: Elapsed time of 7.00 to 7.69 Drivers Seat Standard as minimum Seat Belt Four point harness as a minimum Hub Caps / Trims Removed Tailshaft Loop Required Helmet Required Wheel Studs Standard as minimum License Super Street License (may race once without) Tyres Tyres of same construction front and rear (radial/bias) Protective Clothing Covering, non flammable Roll Bar Not required, except in open vehicles, or in cases where monoque construction of vehicle is modified. May be detachable Roll Cage Not Required Liquid Overflow Required Competition: Elapsed time of 5.81 to 6.99 Competitor must have the applicable ANDRA license, current tech and comply with all ANDRA regulations. Exhibition: Elapsed time of 5.80 and quicker Solo passes only. Competitor must have the applicable ANDRA license, current tech and comply with all ANDRA regulations. Drag Racing. Now the fun begins. When the race controller calls your bracket make your way to the dummy grid. Here you will be paired up with your first round opponent and move into the staging lanes. In heads up racing, the idea is to concentrate on your side of the tree, cross the finish line first. Easier said than done. Trophy Time Trophies presentations’ are held at the end of Racing Sunday around 6.00pm ANDRA Permit This event is staged under the sanction of the Australian Drag Racing Association Inc. and is covered by the rules and regulations of ANDRA and the supplementary rules herein. Any debate as to their interpretation will be determined by the meeting director and ANDRA personnel. Breakages To assist the meeting director must be notified of any breakages or withdrawals. Breakages on Track Any competitor that breaks whilst on the track should move to the outside edge of the lane to minimize possible fluid spills on the racing surface. Braking Area / Return Road At all times the vehicle in the left lane has right of way when turning off the track onto the return road (return road is located on the left side of the track). Burnouts No static burnouts allowed. Vehicle is only allowed one burnout across the start line. Drivers Briefing Take this advise sheet as your drivers' briefing, so please take the time to read and understand what’s written if there’s any questions please ask the event director. Licenses All competitors must have a valid ANDRA license for the type of vehicle being driven. Public Relations Release By entering the event you agree to make yourself available for any press or media exposure and approve the use of any video footage or still photos connected with you participation at this event. Tender Vehicles Only vehicles that require a parachute (1/4 mile) will be allowed tender vehicles. Traction Compound / VHT The use of traction compound is NOT ALLOWED. Trailers After unloading, all trailers are to be removed from the pits and placed in the area provided; workshop type trailers require approval from the meeting director for their use in the pits. Vehicle Presentation All the vehicles must be of neat appearance. We reserve the right to refuse entry / participation of any vehicle deemed to be of an unacceptable standard. Crew As you may be aware, insurance has affected many sports / events and drag racing is one of those events. Therefore, no crew members will be allowed on the start line except those crew that are with exhibition vehicles and have signed the indemnity form. All drivers are to follow the instructions of the start line officials. Any queries should be made to the meeting director.

OK the team at Bernies Auto Spares Have Done It Again, As part of Bernies Auto Parts(sponsor of the burnout comp) and the Corowa Shire Sponsorship its with pleasure to Offer you Entry into the Corowa Autofest for $150.00 for a Full Entrant package including entry for TWO people and your car into all Events you wish to participate in including the Dyno comp,Burnout,Go To Whoa Motakana, Drag Racing, Show N Shine, etc etc Condition of this Offer is that you must go into either Bernies Auto Parts 81 High Street Wodonga ph(0260 245199) or the Corowa Visitor information centre 88 Sanger St Corowa (02) 6033 3221 Fill out the entry form and have one of there reps sign it send it to the nominated address on the Entry Form and your in!

Dont Forget Murray Bridge on Australia Day Weekend

Everyone is welcome and catered for

No only needs to be there for scrutineering and then its up to u what events u participate in.

Dont forget to get ya entry in before Jan 1st to save yourself $50.00. Entry Forms avalible at www.springcarnationals.com

Who You Gunna See At The Murray Bridge Autofest In January? Mackley Rees Grmusa Traverna Woodhouse Smith Carpet Briant Cannel Keeves Wright Some NEW Drifting Action And You??? And that’s just A Few That are Coming!

MEDIA RELEASE All Roads Lead To Murray Bridge For The Australia Day Weekend 2009 For The Murray Bridge Autofest and the Murray Bridge Racing Club's Beach Party Race Day. Together both organizations will be promoting South Australia. A brilliant blend and have named this annual weekend the Murray Bridge "Brilliant Blend" of Horsepower. Advertising both events will be via multimedia nationally but with the main consideration given to Victoria, NSW and of course South Australia. Competitors for both events have already entered from most states of Australia and it is expected that spectators will do similar giving a HUGE boost to the local Murraylands economy. This has got to be great news for all car enthusiasts and horse racing fans alike as it shows that when organizations get together with a common goal much can be achieved and benefit the great region of the Murraylands. The Murray Bridge Autofest, runs over the entire Australia Day Weekend, will have all the HIGH OCTANE events such as the Go To Whoa, Motokana, Dyno Comp, Shine N Shine, Incar Stereo Comp, Trade Displays, Supercruise and everyone's favorite the Burnout Comp. Team Extreme will also making their first SA visit and together with their awesome Supercharged weapons are sure to Excite All Murray Bridge racecourse may be 50km from the beach, but that's not stopping the club from putting on what could be the biggest beach party of the year! The race day is a celebration of our great Aussie lifestyle, and what better way to celebrate than having a race meeting at the beach along with fast cars and fast horses. Feature event on the day is the $20,000 Hallett Ski Boat Australia Day Cup which always attracts a competitive field of horses. One lucky patron on the day will win a River Wren Houseboat Holiday generously donated by Riverglen Marina. Enjoy an ice cold beer or Daiquiri at the Beach Bar, grab some prawns off the BBQ, and get into the trackside atmosphere. There'll be racing, a sssensational swimwear parade, live music and lots of fun things for the kids. It will be a fantastic place to be on Australia Day, and it's an easy 45-minute drive down the freeway from Adelaide. The Rural City of Murray Bridge is continuing its strong support and welcomes all visitors to the region to enjoy what is on offer. www.racingmurraybridge.com www.springcarnationals.com

Jack Daniel’s Racing roars into Shepparton for SpringNats The Jack Daniel’s Racing V8 Supercar team will roar into Shepparton for the SpringNats Car Festival on Saturday, 29 November. Six-time Bathurst 1000 winner and motor racing icon Larry Perkins along with drivers Todd Kelly and Jack Perkins will be on hand at DECA to meet and greet fans, autograph team posters and pose for photos alongside the Jack Daniel’s Racing Holden Commodore V8 Supercar show car. Kelly, driver of the Old No. 7 Jack Daniel’s Racing Commodore, said he was looking forward to the SpringNats appearance. “Cars and machinery are my passion, so I can’t wait to get back to DECA and Shepparton – I hope they don’t mind that I’ll probably have more questions about the SpringNats cars and events as what they’ll have about V8 Supercars!” Kelly said. Kelly is one of the hottest properties in V8 Supercars today. He is the youngest race winner in V8 Supercar history and has eight V8 Supercar round wins to his credit, including the 2003 Sandown 500 and 2005 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 with Mark Skaife. Jack Perkins, son of Larry, has only recently returned to the Jack Daniel’s Racing team full-time after standing down in his rookie season late last year after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Perkins rejoined the team for the Phillip Island and Bathurst enduros and finished eighth in both races with co-driver, Wodonga’s Nathan Pretty. “I’ve grown up around racing and like Todd I’ve got a great appreciation for nice cars and events like the Shepparton SpringNats where they can be showcased, so I’m really looking forward to the experience – it promises to be a great weekend,” Perkins said. V8 Supercar star Todd Kelly gives his Jack Daniel’s Commodore a polish before heading to Shepparton for the SpringNats at DECA. Kelly, team-mate Jack Perkins and team owner Larry Perkins will be at SpringNats on Saturday, 29 November.

PROGRAM Day One Friday 27th February SCRUTINEERING (Bangarang Park) Friday 27th February 12.00am to 5.30pm Saturday 28th February 8.30am to 2.30pm Buddy pass holders processed 27th 12.00am to 5.30pm 28th 8.30am to 2.30pm TRADER SETUP Friday 27th 12.00am to 5.30pm Saturday 28th 7.30am to 12.00Midday DAY TWO Saturday 27th February (Bangarang Park) Scrutineering Continues 8.30am to 2.30pm Traders Open 9.00am Show n Shine 9.00am to 5.00pm Show N Shine Judging 10.00am to 5.00pm Motakana 9.00am to 11.30pm Burnout Display’s 12.00pm to12.30pm Burnout Eliminations 12.45pm to 3.00pm Burnout Final 3.15pm to 5.00pm Burnout Demos 5.15pm to 5.30pm Incar Stereo Comp 1.00pm to 4.00pm Dyno Challenge 9.00am to 5.00pm DAY THREE Sunday 1st March ( Corowa Airport ) Street Parade 9.00 am Show n Shine 9.30am to 5.00pm Traders Open 9.00am to 5.00pm Go to Whoa 9.45am to 12.00 Midday Dyno Challenge 9.00am to 5.00pm Incar Stereo Comp 1.00pm to 5.00pm Drag Racing Qualifying 12.30am to 2.00pm Drag Racing 2.15pm to 5.00pm Burnout Demos 5.10pm to 5.30pm Trophy Presentations 5.45 pm There will be no charge for Tow vehicles but remember that you must go to Scutineering first to attain necessary passes. Only cars with trailers attached with entered vehicle are for free, any other support vehicles will be charged $20.00 a day to park in this area and also must purchase either a weekend or a day pass. The Times Set Above Are Set To Change Without NOTICE And its also planned to extend Program To Include Drifting Demonstrations As Well as Other Activities For Updates go to the web site. BURNOUT RULES AND REGULATIONS AT THE WEB SITE www.springcarnationals.com

2008 Program Of Events SHANNON`S INSURANCE SCRUTINEERING Friday 28th November 12.00pm to 5.30pm (Shepparton Showground’s) Saturday 29th November 8.30am to 2.30pm (Shepparton Showground’s) EVENTS DAY ONE Friday 28th November Performance Display Maude Street Mall 10.00am to 2.00pm Roman Autotek Night of Thunder 7.00pm to 10.30pm Friday Night after Party (Venue TBA) 9.30pm to 1.00am DAY TWO Saturday 29th November Turtlewax Ice Show n Shine 9.00am to 5.00pm Trading Post Motokana 10.30am to 1.00pm Betta Electrical Sound Off 11.00am to 5.00pm Team Extreme Burnout Demo’s 1.00pm to 1.15pm Gymkhana 1.20pm to 3.20pm Go to Whoa 3.30pm to 10.00pm Burnout Eliminations 2.00pm to 4.45pm Team Extreme Burnout Demos 4.45pm to 5.00pm Drifting Demonstrations 5.00pm to 5.15pm Mikes Dyno Challenge 9.00am to 5.00pm KFC Springnats 16th Celebrations FEATURING Go to Whoa (Under Lights) Fireworks NOTE top 50 cars from Saturday’s Go to Whoa will be posted at main office at 9.30 Sunday morning ALL ENTRANTS in Go to Whoa please check these results SUNDAY'S EVENTS DAY THREE Sunday 30th November Star FM Springnats Supercruise 9.00am to 10.00am Turtlewax Ice Show n Shine 10.00am to 5.00pm Gymkhana 10.15am to 12.00am Team Extreme Burnout Demos 1.00pm to 1.15pm Go to Whoa Top 50 Shootout 12.00am to 1.00pm Betta Electrical Sound Off 11am to 5.00pm Drift Demonstrations’ 1.15pm to 1.30pm Mikes Dyno Challenge 9.00am to 5.00pm Burnout Finals 1.00pm to 5.00pm Team Extreme Burnout Demos 5.00pm to 5.15pm Drifting Demonstrations 5.15pm to 5.30pm Grudge Racing/Entrant Comp 2.00pm to 5.00pm Springnats Trophy Presentations 5.30pm Springnats 16 2008 Closed 6.30pm PLEASE NOTE ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND CAN CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE ENTRANTS MAY CROSS ENTER (All Enquiries) AT SCRUTINEERING www.springcarnationals.com

COROWA SHIRE BRINGS MOTOR SPORTS TO THE MURRAY REGION Corowa Shire today announced it has secured a major new automotive event to be held annually during the last weekend in February, kicking off for the first time in 2009. The organisers of the highly successful Shepparton Springnats Autofest and the Murray Bridge Autofest events will establish the new Corowa Autofest event which will attract estimated crowds of between 15,000 – 20,000 spectators. Corowa’s Bangerang Park and the Corowa Airport were chosen by organisers as the most suitable venues after consideration of sites across southern NSW and Victoria. The alcohol free Springnats Autofest has been running in Shepparton for 16 years, while the Murray Bridge Autofest is in its third successful year. The Corowa event will add an exciting new element to the series of events, which will include Drag Racing, and is sure to bring enthusiasts from across the country. The event was secured after extensive joint efforts by the MurrayNow economic development program and Corowa Shire Council. MurrayNow, a program of the Murray Regional Development Board, led the charge to secure the event for the region before handing over to Corowa Shire to really sell the Shire as an ideal location. Events NSW have announced a three year commitment to the event after making a rigorous assessment of the economic, marketing and community benefits that the event will deliver. This support will assist Corowa Shire Council to deliver on its commitments to the organisers. Corowa Shire Mayor Cr. Gary Poidevin is excited at the prospects of Autofest and believes it will become the biggest event on the Shire’s already action packed Calendar. “We are grateful for the support of Events NSW which has made it possible, they really made us analyse every aspect of the event and applied very strict criteria.” “The Corowa RSL, Corowa Chamber of Commerce and Corowa Golf Club helped us to secure the grant funding by also making financial contributions,” said Councillor Poidevin. “Corowa has the ability to stage large-scale events and we expect to build a long lasting relationship with the organisers.” “This is great news for businesses in the region and we really want to see the community support and maximise the benefits of the event,” he said. Studies have established that both Murray Bridge and Shepparton’s events provide a multi million dollar economic injection into the community and a conservative estimate of the of the Corowa Autofest is in excess of $3 million. The Springnats and Autofest events are all about admiring the best cars in the country with family and friends in an alcohol free environment. Spectators to the event will witness some of the most powerful cars compete side by side in events such as: § ‘Go-To-Whoa’ – fast paced action where timed vehicles compete over 140 metres and must stop on a designated point; § Motokana – fast paced obstacle course action, set against the clock; § Show ‘N’ Shine – competitors show their restoration expertise and the beauty of their cars; § Dyno Challenge – see cars go through their gears in a stationary position on the dyno machine; and § Cruise Track – open for competitors to cruise slowly around the site to show off their vehicles. Organiser Les Adams said that he is pleased with what the Corowa location has to offer and that the Council had been great to work with. “We hope our relationship with Corowa Shire Council and Events NSW will be a long-term partnership,” he said. “We have a long successful history with our event in other locations and the fact that there is strictly no alcohol is a major factor in that. Everywhere there is an Autofest they are happy to have us and we’re very pleased to be coming to Corowa.” “Autofest is a car festival especially for modified cars, but restored and original cars are also welcome and catered for.” Mr Adams said a highlight of the event would be the fiercely competitive Burnout Title. “We usually get anywhere between 50 to 100 entrants for that event alone,” he said. The Corowa Autofest will be promoted nationwide in Australasian car magazines, as well as extensive television and radio campaigns. End. For assistance with further information, please contact: § Mr Les Adams – Autofest Promotions Manager P (03) 5823 5801 M 0417 511 577 E [email protected] www.springcarnationals.com § Mr Paul da Silva – Business Development Manager, Murray Now P (02) 6021 1072 M 0407 282 339 E [email protected] www.murraynow.com.au § Ms Kate Pembroke - Head of Corporate Affairs, Events NSW M 0408486404 E [email protected] § Ms Kristy Kay – Economic Development Manager, Corowa Shire Council P (02) 6033 8954 M 0429 338 954 E [email protected] www.corowa.nsw.gov.au § A selection of images and footage is available from www.springcarnationals.com

PROGRAM DAY ONE Friday 23rd January SHANNON`S SCRUTINEERING Friday 23rd January 12.00pm to 5.00pm Saturday 24th January 8.30am to 2.30pm Buddy pass holders processed 12.00pm to 5.00pm TRADER SETUP Friday 23rd 12.00pm to 5.00pm EVENTS Friday 23rd January Jack Daniels Meet and Greet (Bench Session) Community Club 7.00pm to late DAY TWO Saturday 24th January Public Gate Opens 10.00am Traders Open l 10.00am to 5.00pm Team Wheelworx Drift Jam 12.30am to 1.00pm Autotek Motakana 12.00pm to 2.20pm EMG Cruise Track Open 2.30pm to 3.30 pm Trading Post Go to Whoa Practice 3.30pm to 5.00pm Turtlewax ICE Show N Shine Preliminary Judging 10.30am to 5.00pm Sprint Auto Parts Dyno Challenge 10.00am to 5.00pm Team Extreme Burnout Demos 5.00 pm to 5.10pm Team Wheelworx Drift Jam 5.10pm to 5.40pm DAY THREE SUNDAY 25th January Public Gate Opens 9.00am Traders Open 9.00am Turtlewax ICE Show n Shine 9.00am to 5.00pm Turtlewax ICE Show N Shine Judging continues 9.00am to 5.00pm EMG Cruise Track Open 9.30am to 11.00am Trading Post Go to Whoa 11.00am to 1.00pm Team Extreme Burnout Demos 1.10pm to 1.30pm Team Wheelworx Drift Jam 1.30pm to 1.50pm Jack Daniels Burnout Eliminations 2.00pm to 4.45pm Team Extreme Burnout Demos 4.45pm to 5.30pm Incar Stereo Comp 1.00pm to 4.00pm Sprint Auto Parts Dyno Challenge 9.00am to 5.00pm Sunday Night (Community Club) Turtlewax Ice Show Awards 8.00pm to Late NOTE top 50 cars from Saturday’s Go to Whoa will be posted at main office at 9.30am MONDAY morning ALL ENTRANTS in Go to Whoa please check these results. DAY FOUR Monday 26h January Public Gate Opens 10.00am Turtlewax ICE Show n Shine 10.00am to 5.00pm EMG Cruise Track Open 10.30am to 10.00am Autotek Motakana 10.30am to 11.00am Jack Daniels Top 50 Shootout 11.00am to 12.30pm Day Four Continued EMG Cruise Track Open 12.40am to 1.20pm Sprint Auto Parts Dyno Challenge 10.00am to 5.00pm Incar Stereo Comp 1.00pm to 5.00pm Team Extreme Burnout Demos 1.30pm to 1.45pm Team Wheelworx Drift Jam 1.45pm to 2.15pm Jack Daniels Burnout Finals 2.15pm to 5.00pm Trophy Presentations 5.30pm Event Closed 6.30pm The Times Set Above Are Set To Change Without NOTICE And its also planned to extend Program To Include Drifting Demonstrations As Well as Other Activities For Updates go to the web site