Families flock to Eagle Farm
Cars, fashion, food and family fun drove big crowds to Brisbane’s Eagle Farm Racecourse on 11 July 2010, when almost 800 thoroughbreds from the motoring world gathered at the track for RACQ MotorFest 2010.
The motoring club’s biggest annual community event featured fashion parades, carnival rides and live entertainment, alongside special displays celebrating a centenary of Alfa Romeo and 50 years of the Ford Falcon.
More than 12,000 people attended the event, with entry donations and car park takings raising thousands of dollars for the RACQ Helicopter Rescue Network.
Vehicles on display included the million-dollar G1 roadster, the oldest Alfa Romeo in existence, and every generation of the iconic Ford Falcon, including the new 50th anniversary edition
Although cars were the main focus of MotorFest, there was a host of other attractions designed to please all members of the family.
A live performance by country music star Luke Austin was a big drawcard, while the Mitsubishi Evo rally simulator, roving entertainers and carnival rides added to the atmosphere.
Lovers of fine food and wine were tempted with the best the South Burnett had to offer, while clown duo Peebo and Dagwood performed to a packed house of delighted children and their parents.
2011 MotorFest will be held at Eagle Farm Racecourse on Sunday 17 July. If you would like to be added to the electronic mailing list to receive information about MotorFest 2011 please contact events@racq.com.au.
Motorfest 2010 Category Winners
Fourteen category trophies were awarded at MotorFest and the winners were:
Best Classic (1931 - 1959)
Ken Kopp – 1954 FJ Holden
Best Classic (1960 - 1971)
Paul Scholz – 1970 Volvo
Best Classic (1972 – 1980)
Mark Hooper – 1974 Ford LTD
Best Commercial Vehicle
Mario Sorbello – 1970 Dodge
Best Dressed to Suit Vehicle Era
Graham McLeod 1960’s costume suited his Jaguar.
Best Hot Rod
Noel Enders – 1932 Ford
Best Military Vehicle
George Kanka – 1942 Willys Jeep
Best Motorcycle
Paul Nunn – 1972 Triumph Tiger
Best Two-Seater Sports Car (up to 1962)
Brian Holmes – 1951 Jowett Jupiter
Best Two-Seater Sports Car (1963 – 1980)
Bill De Krester – 1969 Mercedes Benz
Best Veteran Vehicle
Glenn Smith – 1911 Renault
Best Vintage Vehicle
Gary Day – 1929 Dodge Roadster
Most Unusual Car
Ross – 1929 Ford & Caravan
Best Classic / Vintage Speedway Display
Martin Emery – 1967 Edmunds Sprint Car
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