Festival Programme for 2010. |
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Wednesday, 8th September 2010 |
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Cars in the Paddock |
| All Day |
Show grounds are open for competitors to roll up. Not open to the public. |
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Thursday, 9th September 2010 |
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Cars in the Paddock |
| All Day |
Show grounds are open for competitors to roll up. Not open to the public. |
| 7pm |
Sponsors Night - invitation only
This is an evening of fun especially put on for our sponors of this event. With guest speakers, legends of motorsport and special cars we will give our special friends a taste of things to come for the weekend. This event is fully catered so dont miss out, but more importantly dont miss the opportunity to be part of the invitation list.
To become a sponsor click here.
To become an Insignia Sponsor click here. |
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| DAY 1 |
Friday, 10th September 2010 |
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Cars in the Paddock |
| 9.00am |
Competitors are to collect their Competitor Packs from the Speed on Tweed tent.
Scrutiny paperwork will be processed in a tent next to the Speed on Tweed tent, and vehicle inspections will be carried out in the competitors’ paddock area. Scuitineers will be guided by the red flag for inspections so please hang them directly infront of your car to be inspected |
| 11.00 - 12.00pm |
Afternoon Street Parade.
The Lunchtime Parade will be of Special cars escorted from the showgrounds through the streets of Murwillumbah to Murwillumbah Services Club. This is a great opportunity for the media to gain photos of what is to come on the weekend. The public will also be able to see some of the fantastic cars we have to offer as a prelude to the Friday Night Street Parade. A sausage sizzle will be on offer for hungry onlookers as you meander through this fine collectionThe cars will then be escorted once again from their stop off back through the Main St, and back to the showgrounds. |
| 5.30pm - 8.30pm |
Friday Night Street Parade.
This is a free event were the competitors and spectators join together for a street party with lots of fun and entertainment. All competitor cars will enter Main St and park so that spectators can get up close and personal with some of Australias greatest historic race cars. Entertainment will be available at most venues with food also being available from various resturants and cafes through town. |
| 9.00pm |
Fireworks Celebration to officially open the event.
Be sure not to miss the Murwillumbah Services Club Fireworks Spectacular. The fireworks will be launched from the southern side of Murwillumbah over the river for all to see. Make sure you have your spot by the river, on the bridge or perhaps enjoying a drink with friends at the Murwillumbah Services Club for what will prove to be a fantastic pyrotechnique display. |
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| DAY 2 |
Saturday, 11th September 2010 |
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Off and Racing! |
| 8.00 am |
Compulsory Drivers Briefing at Race Secretary’s Office. Compulsory for all competitors. |
| 8.30 am |
Competition commences in running order.
Cars being flagged away at approximately 30 sec. Intervals. The first run will be a “sighting” or practice run and may not be timed. All subsequent runs will be in Running Order and will be timed. |
| 12.10 pm - 1.00 pm |
Parade Laps.
The parade laps will consist of Aussie Specials the theme for this years event. VIP guests and invited cars will do laps of the Speed on Tweed track. Also demonstration laps by Neal Bates and Coral Taylor in the S2000 Rally Car. |
| 2.30 pm |
Photographs and Autographs.
Great opportunity for gaining that much wanted photo with legends of motorsport and also to get their signature. This will take place in a marquee tent near the Speed on Tweed shop and you will be prompted with announcements from our presenters.
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| 5.00 pm |
Racing ends for the day. |
| 7.00 pm - till late |
Saturday Night Entertainment.
Gates will open after the end of racing approx 5pm for people to move into the oval at Mt St Patricks School for the Cooly Rocks On Festival Launch. A Taste of things to come in 2011. For more information on the evenings entertainment click here. |
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| DAY 3 |
Sunday, 12th September 2010 |
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Racing Continues! |
| 9.30 am |
Racing commences in running order.
Cars being flagged away at approximately 30 sec. Intervals. All runs will be in Running Order and will be timed. |
| 12.00 pm |
Show and Shine Judging commences in Center ring. |
| 12:10 pm – 1 pm |
Parade Laps.
The parade laps will consist of Aussie Specials the theme for this years event. VIP guests and invited cars will do laps of the Speed on Tweed track. Also demonstration laps by Neal Bates and Coral Taylor in the S2000 Rally Car.
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| 12.45 pm - 1.45 pm |
Nissan Navara Activation. The event activation will consist of the new Nissan Navara ST-X, promo staff and performances by Derek Boyer who will perform his 'power moves' ie: pulling the Navara, lifting seriously heavy weights etc to inspire people to get involved and share their own power moves at www.powerfultradie.com.au.
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| 1.00 pm |
Show and Shine Trophy Presentation.
The presentation for the Show and Shine trophies will be given in the center ring and awarded by Special guests. |
| 2.00 pm |
Photographs and Autographs.
Great opportunity for gaining that much wanted photo with legends of motorsport and also to get their signature. This will take place in a marquee tent near the Speed on Tweed shop and you will be prompted with announcements from our presenters. |
| 4pm - close |
Race Closes with presentation of trophies and awards from the balcony of the Presidents Room overlooking the center ring oval of the showgrounds. |
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