Despite the cold fresh start to the day, the Goondiwindi & District Vehicle Restorers Association’s 4th annual Show & Shine was a roaring success with sunshine, v8’s, Harleys and more.
The Heritage Waterpark was the perfect venue for live music, market stalls, facepainting, a BBQ lunch, hot coffees and doughnuts. The trade stalls were also kept busy with the sale of innovative car products.
GDVRA was overwhelmed by the response and support from the community. At our final count we had 130 vehicles entered into the show and 100’s more through the gate to view some of the most outstanding vehicles in the district and beyond. The Show & Shine attracted visitors from Warialda, Warwick, Toowoomba and Brisbane. Our furthest travelled entrant came all the way from Alexandra Hills Brisbane and picked up The Merv Danes trophy for his effort.
We were lucky to have the multi award winning 1957 Chev Bel Air join us again. Charlie and his wife Kerrina love the community of Goondiwindi and are always grateful for the wonderful hospitality and friendliness the town offers.
Chris Edmonds lit up the water park with an impromptu run in his methanol charged superboat and showed outstanding driving skills on the water. It certainly was a highlight to witness Piston Broke Jetsprinting and we hope Chris can join us again for another display.
Judging is always a tough job and this year included 20 categories for trophies. European, American, military and machinery were contested well and Holden, Ford and the utes are always favourites with the crowd.
After our successful day, 65 show entrants and their families attended our ‘meet and greet’ at the Royal Hotel for dinner and drinks.
As a club we are yet again humbled by the sponsorship and support we received from local business houses. This really was our best show yet and we are thankful for the continued support for our event.
Save the date for 2024! We are working towards the 3rd Saturday of June again for our next show.
