Mount Gambier Valvoline Autofest 2012 28th - 29th January

Important Event Information:

So your have entered or are thinking of entering Autofest then this is an insight of the Event.
Its recommended that you take the time and read the following.

Mount Gambier Valvoline Autofest to be held at Mount Gambier S.A. from the 28th and 29th January 2012.
The venue for the Valvoline Autofest is the Mount Gambier Showground’s and that offers ideal central location with its unique, ready-made paved areas suited to driving events and indoor/outdoor display areas.

This is your chance to be part of an event that includes side by side action in events such as Go To Whoa, Autorkana, Show N Shine, Dyno Challenge, Cruise Track and the fiercely competitive Burnout Title.

All our events are alcohol free and thus promotes a true family atmosphere where spectators are able to enjoy the enthusiasm and excitement of a motor vehicle event in a friendly environment. This has been evident by the fact of strong crowd attendances consisting largely of families of all ages.

Remember; ALL categories of Vehicles are welcomed whether restored, classic or modified!
A highlight of the Australia’s Performance Car scene, the Valvoline Autofest Series is one of the largest festivals within the country and one of the few remaining true street performance car festivals that involve local community groups at each location visited within Australia.

The Autofest concept originated nineteen years ago in Shepparton Victoria growing quickly in popularity year by year which now sees similar events in major Cities within Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia, the festivities promote community and business sideby-side to celebrate motoring enthusiasts, motoring fans and their passions. Throughout the year events are held that celebrate cultural diversity, sporting prowess, world-class driving, the great outdoors, kids of all ages and our heritage of motorsport.

Festival events cross a wide variety of skilled driving skills, trader information booths and motoring displays. These are just the tip of the iceberg of great fun and community celebrations.

Entrants/ Competitors:

Entrants competing within the Driving events must have a current drivers license.

Scrutineering:

Access from Pick Ave;

First thing you do on arrival at Autofest is to head to Scrutineering, this is where you and your car will be checked in. Scrutineering is open Friday 4.00pm to 6.00pm and again Saturday from 8.00am till 1.00pm, if for any reason you cannot make scrutineering at these times contact the office 0417 511557 and a time maybe set outside these times.

At scrutineering you will receive the necessary entrant and buddy passes and your car will be checked for safety and what is check is listed on our website www.autofest.com.au.

Tow Car, Transporter and Trailer Parking:

Access Via Pick Ave;

Next up is for those with trailers or transporters, these must go to the competitors “Tow Car Park” located on the south east corner of the Showground and these must remain in this area for the duration of the event.

Entrants Vehicles that are towed to the event are entitled to One Free “Tow Car Park” pass, all others must purchase passes available at Scrutineering. Those not wanting to take up this offer or that have family and friends wanting to park, they are welcome to park within the general car park area outside the venue.

Mount Gambier Valvoline Autofest

The Show N Shine Events:

For those who have entered Only into the Show N Shine you have a choice of setting up Indoors or outdoor, those wanting to be inside please be sure to notify this on your entry form.

There will be two category's Showcar and Streetcar and the difference being that no undercarriage is judged within the Streetcar category.

You will be able to nominate which category is for you at scrutineering.

Those who have entered the Show N Shine Only are reminded that this does not allow for any competitive driving competitions:

The Streetcar Supreme offers the best streeters to compete against one and other in quality and workmanship but without the inclusion of undercarriage judging and awards include authentic, restored, import, classic, exotic, muscle, roddered or customised all are catered for.

The Showcar Masters houses some of Australia’s best cars ever seen. Entrants travel from near and far to show their wares and skilled craftsmanship only to be judged by some of Australia’s best to find the master of all masters in all areas of product, design and delivery.

The Autofest Driving Events:

The Autokana is yet another that entrant’s line up to muster with manoeuvres in forward and reverse and both left and right this is a true test on one’s ability to get things right or go down in a blaze of glory.

Gain some street cred’ on the Dyno Competition, who has got the most horsepower and the buck stops right here where once and for all the machine tells all. Entrant’s put their mechanical monsters of all sizes on this machine to test their machines against one another to prove who the power monster is.

The Go to Whoa, another winner of side by side action with all that participate with Entrant’s showing all the Go they can muster and in just 140 metres throwing out all the Anchors trying to tame their monster to pull up before they cross the dreaded finish line.

The Autofest Corkscrew is a test of the brave and talented a task not many get right but many do try to master the coarse set out in the true corkscrew fashion from start to finish it is really a Go To Whoa but with a serious twist.

The much-loved Burnout competition is a highlight at all of the Autofest Events. Each event attracts
approximately 100 registered entrants fiercely compete for the bragging rights to be crowned burnout king or queen. Surrounded by thousands of cheering spectators, these chosen few go into battle in a high octane of high revving engines, shredding tyres and some may even catch alight on their way to glory or despair this is car carnage at its best.

Trophy Time:

Awards for all category’s and classes are catered for including; Street Machine, Street Rod, Restored/Authentic, Import, Classic and Exotic Trophy awards to take place approx 6.00pm Sunday.

So that's a taste on what to expect at our upcoming event, remember to keep up with the latest info at
www.autofest.com.au Or by contacting springnats.autofest @bigpond.com

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 your participation at this event.
Do not exceed the speed limit of 10km. Other entrants and fans will be walking around the event venue including
the “Tow Car Park” area.

No alcohol. The consumption of alcohol is strictly PROHIBITED within the event site.

Be respectful and courteous to your fellow competitors, volunteers and fans.

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