04 September 2024, 5:55 AM
This year's Coonamble Car Show, on Saturday 7 September, is again expected to be attract entrants from across the Western Plains.
"Hopefully we don't only get local vehicles, but cars from Coonabarabran, Walget, Baradine, Gilgandra, and Dubbo like last year, when 50 vehicles were on show," said Steve.
He's encouraging as many people as possible to think about entering their vehicle this year.
"Bring whatever you've got that would be of interest on the day, if not a car then a tractor, truck or motorbike,' he said.
"We have a 15 categories for entries, that all offer prizes of $150 and a numberplate-themed trophy, with all judging done by the public.
"You've got to be in it to win it."
He's got his fingers crossed that Coonamble local Rod Moxham will be able to bring along his 1933 Cadillac, but says at the moment he isn't fully confident it will be ready.
This year's event expected to draw an even bigger crowd than normal given the extra attractions being organised by the Coonamble Golf Club, including a car boot sale.
"Last year over 400 people came through the gate, but this year there will also be a car boot sale and music afterwards so we are hoping it will attract a wider range of people than just car enthusiasts," said Coonamble Auto Club President Steve Lane.
"In this perfect spring weather, it will be a great morning out for the whole family.
"The Club will be open for drinks and lunch, and there will also be a food van there."
Last year's event attracted 50 cars and 400 spectators.
It costs just $10 to enter a vehicle, and last year over 50 vehicles were on show.
For a $2 donation on entry, attendees will be given a voting slip to choose their favourite from the display.
"Just for voting their name will go in the hat, and they may win one of three $100 draws," said Steve.
Any profit from the day will be given to the Golf Club.
Gates open 8am for entrants and 10am for spectators. Winners will be announced at 1pm.
It costs just $10 to have a stall at the car boot sale.
"It’s perfect timing to make some money out of your spring cleaning," says the Golf Club President Maddison Pawley.
"We held a boot sale when we did a clean up of the club and people have asked us to have another they could join in.
"It's great for people who don't have enough things for their own garage sale, or local creatives who want to run a stall for their candles, jewelery, plants and the like.
"We thought we would schedule it to add something extra to the Car Show, as a way of showing the Car Club committee we appreciate their continued support.
"Ideal weather of 28 degrees is expected for this Saturday, so make a day of it with Col Hewett playing on the deck from 1pm-5pm, and the Chinese open for lunch and dinner."