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I haven't seen any interest or notices about this one yet. last year we had a good showing, i can't remember but i think there were about 8 or so skylines and 2 stageas. This year I propose we get more people to come, and make sure the organisers of the event know we're coming so as to get a good spot in the park. start listing your names down if you're interested or want to come.

IMPORTANT NEWS : Marques in the Park - Information Sheet

The 4th annual Marques in the Park is on Sunday the 19th November 2006. MARQUES in the PARK is a FREE event, thanks to the great support of: Shannons Insurance and the Council of ACT Motor Clubs. In 2005, over 500 vehicles were on display from Veteran and Vintage motorcars to the latest Ford FPV GT’s and Suzuki Swifts.

Event Details:

8.00 – 9.00 am Meet at the footsal Stadium, Barrine Dr, Action Park, next to Commonwealth Avenue Bridge

9.00 am - Cruise, to John Knight Park, Belconnen

10.00 – 3.00 Kick back and relax

Remember this event is for everybody, Clubs and Individuals from:

Young to Old, People and Cars

Bog stock to Hot Rod

Primer to Polished

Street Cars to Street Machines

Rusty to Restored

Hacks to Show Cars

Hot 4’s to Big Block V8’s, and maybe V10’s or 12’s

Race cars, Drag cars, Rally cars, Speedway cars

Trade Stalls and food will be at the park. We are still after event sponsors so if you have a business give the Event Director a call if you want to be part of this great event. Please call the Event Director if you have any questions.

Contact: Bruce Perry, Event Director

[email protected] or 0408 652 107

History

Marques in the Park is the Council of ACT Motor Clubs spring time motoring event hosted by the Canberra Region Morris Minor Club. Each November, hundreds of vehicle enthusaists join a post-breakfast cruise to John Knight Memorial Park to enjoy at day in the shade on the shores of Lake Ginninderra in Belconnen.

During its first three years, this great event has continued to grow from 150 vehicles in 2003, 250 vehicles in 2004 to over 500 during 2005. All vehicle enthusiasts and vehicle types are invited to participate in an event well supported local motoring clubs.

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just a question, for us to enter as a club under SAU, do we need to get permission or something for this to happen, or should we just say we're the ACT skylines club? i know some of us aren't full paying members and that makes events like this a bit harder. has anyone organised an event under SAU before in the ACT?

just a question, for us to enter as a club under SAU, do we need to get permission or something for this to happen, or should we just say we're the ACT skylines club? i know some of us aren't full paying members and that makes events like this a bit harder. has anyone organised an event under SAU before in the ACT?

Not to sure pm Shell she'll prob know, but im in for sure

just a question, for us to enter as a club under SAU, do we need to get permission or something for this to happen, or should we just say we're the ACT skylines club? i know some of us aren't full paying members and that makes events like this a bit harder. has anyone organised an event under SAU before in the ACT?
nah, you don't need permission... we're still a part of SAU even if you arent paid up to one of the official clubs i don't see any problems with entering as SAU-ACT.

i'd be in if my car was up to show standards.. but i might come and say gday. I might be there as part of the FPV entourage but i'll come hang out with you guys when i get sick of Fords and wanna see some real cars :D

i'd be in if my car was up to show standards.. but i might come and say gday.

Don't let that put you off. A lot of the cars there definetly aren't up to show standards. The front of mine is riddled with stonechips and I still put it in last year, and it got a good reaction too ;)

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