All roads lead to Corowa from February 27th to 28th for the second annual Corowa Autofest.
The organisers of the highly successful Shepparton SpringNats Car Festival, Murray Bridge Autofest and the Mount Gambier Autofest have scheduled yet another high-octane event and expect large crowds from across the country to come see the cars fly!
Corowa Autofest is set for the last weekend in February and will feature events such as Go To Whoa, Motokana, Dyno Comp, Show N Shine, Incar Stereo Comp, Trade Displays, 1/8 Mile Drag Racing and everyone's favorite, the all Mighty Burnout Comp.
Answers to Questions some competitors have asked.
1. Is it to late to enter? No you can enter right up to close of scrutineering which is 2.00pm Saturday 27th Feb.
2. Does the car need to be registed? No but your car must be neat in appearance, well engineered and pass our scrutineering. We may need you to purchase third party insurance at scrutineering at an additional cost of $80.00.
3. Is it to late to enter the win a ride competition? No you may enter at www.autofest.com.au up until Friday 26th Feb.
4. Does the early bird entry of $100 for Show N Shine or $150 for full entry still available? Yes, due to increase sponsorship we are able to keep our prices at the early bird level but only to Friday 26th Feb but remember to get in as early as possible so you still have a chance to get an event t/shirt.
5. Does the early bird discount cover Show N Shine entry fee? No this fee is already discounted.
6. What does Show N Shine entry allow me to compete in? Show N Shine, Dyno, Street Parade and Stereo Comp but no competitive driving events.
Team Extreme will be making yet another New South Wales appearance and are sure to excite all with their awesome supercharged weapons.
A variety of entertainment is on offer with rides for the kids, merchandise and trade displays and the unique Jack Daniels experience. The event is alcohol free, fully catered and is an affordable family day out.
Tickets can be purchased from the gate at the following prices:
Adult: $30, Family: $60, Under 15: $5. Weekend passes are available for: Adult: $50 and Family $100. Student concession with a Valid ID is available for $10 per day.
Organiser, Les Adams said that the response since the first announcement of the event had exceeded his expectations.
“We have received entries from every State in Australia and the local Corowa Shire community have been fantastic to work with”.
“The support of Events New South Wales has allowed us to establish the event in Corowa and we are excited to already be looking at running other events throughout the year and certainly intend to make this an annual spectacle”.
Organisers said they anticipated the weekend of horsepower would quickly become one of the most exciting events in New South Wales.
The Great Pretenders Playing On Main Street At The
COROWA AUTOFEST, Feb 27th
Introducing 'The Great Pretenders', the rockin and rollin cats straight out of the 50's and 60's.
This hard working band faithfully reproduce the classic rock'n'roll hits of the 50's and 60's that are bound to get the
rockers on the dance floor.
Their extensive repertoire includes such greats as Elvis, Buddy Holly, Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Fats Domino,
Del Shannon, The Beatles, Richie Valens, the Stray Cats and many more.
So throw on your dancing shoes, grab a partner and hit the dance floor.
The Great Pretenders Songlist:
All Shook Up
At the Hop
Baby What You Want Me to
Do
Be Bop a Lula
Blue Moon
Blue Suede Shoes
C'mon Let's Go
Do Wah Diddy
Do You Wanna Dance
Duke of Earl
Folsom Prison
Great Balls of Fire
Hippy Hippy Shake
Honey Don't
Hound Dog
House is Rockin I Saw Her Standing There
It's Now or Never
Jailhouse Rock
Johnny B. Goode
La Bamba
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Little Sister
Mess of Blues
Oh Boy
Old Time Rock'n'Roll
Poor Little Fool
Pretty Pearly
Promised Land
Reelin and Rockin
Rip it Up
Rock and Roll Music
Rock Around the Clock Rock this Town
Route 66
Runaround Sue
Runaway
School Days
See Your Face Again
Shake Rattle & Roll
She's Gone
She's so Fine
Splish Splash
Summertime Blues
Sweet Home Chicago
Teddy Bear
That'll be the Day
The Wanderer
Those Magic Changes
Whole Lotta Shakin
Wipeout
Woolly Bully
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