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The Valvoline MountGambier Autofest & Show N Shine together with the Mount Gambier A & HSociety and the City of Mount Gambier, supported by South East Street Machineshave today announced that the 2011 event will be rescheduled to 28th and 29thof January 2012.

The decision to merge the two events has increased the number of activitiesavailable for enthusiasts to participate in and the Mount Gambier Showgroundshas once again been chosen as the preferred venue with the January climatepresenting as conducive also to the extended activities on offer.

For over 18 years the alcohol free Valvoline Autofest events have developed acircuit that have included, Murray Bridge SA, Corowa NSW, Shepparton Vic with athe most recent addition - Autofest at Mount Panorama Bathurst NSW - scheduledfor March 2012.

Studies have established that both Murray Bridge and Shepparton’s eventsprovide a multi million dollar economic injection into the community and aconservative estimate of the Mount Gambier Autofest is in excess of $3 million.

The Valvoline Autofest events are about admiring the best cars in the countrywith family and friends in an alcohol free environment. Spectators to the eventwill witness some of the most powerful cars compete side by side in events suchas:

‘Go-To-Whoa’ – fast paced action where timed vehicles compete over 140 metresand must stop on a designated point;

Autokana – fast paced obstacle course action, set against the clock;

Show ‘N’ Shine – competitors show their restoration expertise and the beauty oftheir cars;

Dyno Challenge – see cars go through their gears in a stationary position onthe dyno machine;

Burnout Competition – everyone’s favourite event with its fast and furiousaction, a absolute must to see!

“We foresee our relationship with the South East Street Machines, Mount GambierA & H Society and the Mount Gambier Council will be a long-termpartnership,” he said.

Council are pleased to support events such as the Valvoline Autofest and Show NShine that showcase Mount Gambier and bring economic benefit to our community.

“We have a long successful history with our events in other locations and thefact that there is strictly no alcohol is a major factor in that. Everywherethere is an Autofest they are happy to have us and we’re very pleased to becoming to Mount Gambier”, Mr Adams said.

Mr Adams continued “Autofest is a car festival especially for modified cars,but restored and original cars are also welcome and catered for. A highlight ofthe event would be the fiercely competitive Burnout Title.”

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Valvoline Autofest Series Update: August 2011.

Welleverything is again falling into place on the lead up to this seasons ValvolineAutofest Series.

Valvoline Springnats,November 25th to 27th 2011 and again held at Shepparton Victoria kicks off theSeries.

This famous event also seethe debut of the all new Showcar and Streetcar category's we have developed forthe Show N Shine segment of each of the series events.

Now that we finally haveindoor facilities at each City we visit this will be a major advantage forthose who wish to enter their Cars within the Show N Shine.

The Valvoline SpringnatsShow Hall is already starting to fill quickly and those wanting to be setupindoors are reminded to get their entry in shortly or risk missing out.

Also new at the Valvoline Springnatsin 2011 is the Just Car Insurance Jet Car display and demonstrations, thesehigh horsepower weapons are set to ignite all with their flame show and willalso be a highlight of the Saturday night activities.

The Friday Cruise andDisplay is on again from 11.45am till 2.15pm and those that would like to be apart of this event are requested to contact the office email:[email protected] to have an invitation sent to them. The FridayCruise and display will be run with the support from Shepparton Showme as wellas the Global Traffic Management company that ran this event in 2009 with muchsuccess, filling the City Mall to near capacity. Sunday morning will also see the Gasoline MagazineSupercruise through the streets of Shepparton.

Next up we are over to theMount Gambier Valvoline Autofest, South Australia on the all new date ofJanuary 28th and 29th 2012.

Team Extreme will againfeature at the Mount with a couple of new Team Members that will surprise manywith their weaponry and car skills.

The Just Car Magazine CarYard will be back at all of the Series events. For those entrants wanting tosell their ride, this is the place to be. Also featuring at all Series eventsis the rebuilt Silver Bullet Mustang of Perry Meka.

Mount Gambier will alsofeature the Trident Tyres Burnout Masters as well as the Cockys AutoPro Showcarand Streetcar Masters.

Then we are off to theMighty Mount Panorama Circuit at Bathurst NSW for the inaugural BathurstValvoline Autofest set down for March 17th and 18th 2012. With entry's andinterest in this event coming in from far and wide the 350 limit is going tofill quickly.

So if you're thinking ofentering you would be well advised to get your entry in sooner rather thanlater.

The Mount Panorama PitComplex will be the home for the Showcar Masters and an All New Burnout Pad isbeing laid just for us to play on so it will be an all out assault to see whowill be the inaugural "Kings" and "Queens" of the Mountain.

Street Machines, Street Rods, Classics, Imports,Restored and Authentic Are All Welcomed and Catered For!

For More Information check outwww.autofest.com.au

  • 3 months later...

Only THREE MORE SLEEPS to get ya entry in before Jan 1st so get your Mount Gambier Valvoline Autofest form in ASAP and miss the price rise!

Open to all Street Machines, Street Rods, Imports, Kustoms, Classics and Authentic / Restored Cars with Indoor Show and Outdoor Action a highlight.

Events Include, Cruising, Go to Whoa, Show N Shine, Autokana, Dyno Comp, Burnouts and MORE!

Entry Forms can be downloaded from the Mount Gambier Page at Autofest The Home Of Springnats

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Well the Mount Gambier Autofest & Show N Shine is only around the corner so if you plan on being there and wish for a chance to "Win A Ride" with one the Team Extreme Legends and to go into the draw to ride Shotgum within one of their Mechanical Weapons, well then you better get of ya but and onto www.autofest.com.au and register ya interest or risk missing out. But remember to list your Full Name and which Autofest you plan to attend or you don't go into the draw. One ride will be won on each day of the Autofest but you MUST be in attendence for your chance to WIN!

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