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The Murray City of Murray Bridge Mayor, Allan Arbon, was excited to announce today that the organisers of the SpringNat Car Show have selected Murray Bridge as their venue of choice to hold their summer event at Sturt Reserve during the Australia Day 2007 long weekend to be known as the Murray Bridge Auto Fest.

Murray Bridge, Tuesday 12th September 2006: The promoters have a very successful format which attracts over 50,000 people to a similar event held in Shepparton, Victoria, with another successful event at Albury Wodonga.

In preliminary talks, it was stressed to Mayor Arbon that the SpringNat event is “alcohol free” and the target audience is families. Close co-operation with the local Victorian Police has ensured that the Shepparton event attracts a well-behaved crowd. The award-winning Sturt Reserve offers an ideal location with its unique, ready-made track and show area. The external fencing and other infrastructure requirements have already been purchased by Council to stage the annual Australian International Pedal Prix event.

Mayor Arbon briefed Council at last night’s Council meeting held at the Monarto War Memorial Hall regarding the plan. Council staff, along with Elected Members, will now undertake a comprehensive review of the proposed Murray Bridge Auto Fest prior to committing to a long term agreement. However, preliminary discussions with the Mayor of Shepparton, Cr Jenny Houlihan, and the local Shepparton Police have indicated that the local community has nothing but praise for the way the event is conducted. Indicative reports show that the economic benefit wielded by the SpringNat Car Show to Shepparton is in the realm of $14 million.

To the uninitiated, the event is a display of high performance cars as well as controlled burn outs and demonstrations of horsepower. Visit www.springcarnationals.com for a taste of what is to come!

Photo opportunity: Friday 15th September, 2006, meet organiser Les Adams at the Civic Reception for the Australian International Pedal Prix from 4.30 pm at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge.

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FINALLY its OFFICIAL Murray Bridge Autofest has been given the GREEN Light at last nights Council meeting it was voted to give 100% Suport for the new event

Sturt Reserve will be a fantastic venue with plenty of grassed areas, huge kids playground and sealed roadways for both cruising and driving events The Murray Bridge Autofest is going to be the best thing to hit South OZ EVER.So if its Horsepower you crave or for that matter anything to do with Street Machines, Fast 4s, HiTeck ,Rotary ,Blown or Turboed, Restored, Authentic,Street Rods or Kustoms the Murray Bridge Autofest will have something for YOU.Also on display will be Trade Displays from most of the Automotive industry and DB Drag Racing will also feature.The reason this has taken a while to announce is that we have been working on a Multi Year deal with Council and not just a ONE off and now this is in place people will be able to plan their holidays etc around the event.

ENTRY FORMS will be ready by the time you read this and will be posted at

www.springcarnationals.com Wonder who will have entry number 1

So if you want to part of South Australian history get your entry in and prepare yourself and your ride for best thing that has ever happened in your backyard.

We know this is a BIG Statement but we plan to DELIVER.

Edited by addo

We have tried to keep our prices to a minimun and when you do the sums it looks like this.3day event open 8 hours a day =24 hours

$150.00 into 24 hours = $6.25 a hour and remembering this pays for 2 people this then =$3.12 a hour per person plus you also get a event t/shirt worth $35.00 if you enter early and going on our insurance and event cost this we beleive to be excellent value for so much fun times to be had.

Regards les

We have tried to keep our prices to a minimun and when you do the sums it looks like this.3day event open 8 hours a day =24 hours

$150.00 into 24 hours = $6.25 a hour and remembering this pays for 2 people this then =$3.12 a hour per person plus you also get a event t/shirt worth $35.00 if you enter early and going on our insurance and event cost this we beleive to be excellent value for so much fun times to be had.

Regards les

Les i take it that price is for entrants/competitors??? If so how much will it be for spectaors/enthusiests? also any discounts for club members of any kind?

Edited by Deluxe

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