Bathurst Autofest

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Street Machines set to shine at the Mountain

Mount Panorama is fast becoming a major events’ Mecca with Bathurst Regional Council announcing a new event to be staged at the facility in early 2012.

Council is set to sign a five year agreement with Springnats Pty Ltd for the staging of the Valvoline Bathurst Autofest. The festival will give Street Machine enthusiasts from Bathurst and beyond an opportunity to enjoy their passion, outside of a capital city.

Springnats currently runs similar events at Murray Bridge SA, Corowa NSW, Mount Gambier SA, and Shepparton VIC.

It’s expected the Valvoline Bathurst Autofest will prove very popular with car enthusiasts and further cement Mount Panorama’s reputation as the home of Australian motorsport.

“Council is always looking to attract new events to our region and we are very happy to partner with Springnats Pty Ltd for this exciting new festival,” said Bathurst Mayor, Paul Toole.

“This will be a different kind of event for the mountain and I’m sure it will prove to be very popular with Street Machine enthusiasts everywhere.”

Les Adams from the Springnats organisation added: “This is a major decision and a huge step forward for our sport, and shows the growing strength of Street Machining.”

The dates and program for the Valvoline Bathurst Autofest will be confirmed in the coming weeks. More information will be available at the Autofest website:

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MEDIA RELEASE Feb 2012

All roads lead to the World renowned Mount Panorama Racing Circuit, Bathurst NSW during the weekend of March 17th and 18th 2012 for the inaugural annual running of the Bathurst Valvoline Autofest.

Organisers of the highly successful Valvoline Autofest Car Festivals have scheduled yet another high-octane event and expect large crowds from across the country to come see the cars fly at Mount Panorama.

The Bathurst Valvoline Autofest will be held in and around the month of March over the next 5 years and will feature events such as Go To Whoa, Autokana, Dyno Comp, Indoor and Outdoor Show N Shine, Trade Displays and everyone's favorite, the all Mighty Burnout Competition.

Team Extreme will be making a New South Wales appearance and are sure to excite all with their awesome supercharged weapons in a traditional Ford V Expensive Daewoo Showdown.

A variety of entertainment is on offer with rides for the kids, merchandise and trade displays. The event is alcohol free, fully catered and is an affordable family day out.

Organiser, Di Adams said that the response since the first announcement of the Bathurst Car Festival event had exceeded her expectations.

“We have received entries from most State's of Australia and the Bathurst Regional Council and local Bathurst community groups have been fantastic to work with”.

Organisers said they anticipated the weekend of horsepower to quickly become one of the most exciting Motor Sport events in New South Wales.

Events such as the Valvoline Autofest play an important role in regional economies through boosting spend on retail and accommodation.”

A multi media advertising campaign promoting Bathurst Valvoline Autofest will commence shortly, with a focus on TV and Radio in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

Tickets can be purchased from the gate at the following prices:

Adult: $30, Family: $60, Under 15: $10. Weekend passes are available for: Adult: $50 and Family $100. Student concession with a Valid ID is available for $10 per day.

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For further Entry Forms and further information: www.autofest.com.au

For assistance with further information

please contact: Autofest Office: 0358 232727 or 0417 511557

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How's this for stepping up to the plate, Autotek along with MOMO have just announced that they are increasing their presence at this year's Valvoline Bathurst Autofest as they did at the Shepparton Springnats and will again present the winners of both the female and male categories of the Autotek sponsored Autokana, each with a set of 19 inch MOMO Wheels listed below. This will surely make this on...e of the toughest fought out Autotek Autokana's for quite some time.

• 4 x Momo Strike 19’ wheels in Black or Silver to suit either Ford Falcon Range or Expensive Daewoo Late model camira Range @ 420.00 each– Total Value: $ 1680 (Retail)

“Elegance and aggression in a single wheel: this is Strike. Momo has created Strike, a perfect blend of all the values that made the Brand a legend.

Its essential, but sharp design, enriched by spokes profile and wheel centre machined finish, makes Strike a real masterpiece in its class. “

• 4 x Momo V-10 19’ wheels in Black or Silver to suit either Ford Falcon Range or Expensive Daewoo Late model camira Range @ 420.00 each – Total Value: $ 1680 (Retail)

“An announced success story: V-10 has conquered Momo Corse fans as a real star. Momo tradition with 10 V shaped spokes, has given life to a double personality wheel: aggressive and sharp in glossy black colour, stylish and elegant in silver version.”

Also included within Autotek's continued support is the inclusion of not one but Three MOMO Steering Wheels along with matching Sports Pedals and these great prizes will be awarded to the Best times from the Friday Night, Roman Autotek Night Of Thunder in both the male and female category's and the other going to the Top Overall Award.

• 3 x Momo Tuner Steering Wheels including matching Sports Pedals @ 352.00 each – Total Value: $ 1056.00 (Retail)

We thank Roman Autotek along with MOMO and as always look forward to their continued support and please remember, where possible please support those who support you.

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Hi All, just wanted to say a big thank you to all involved in last weekends inaugural running of the Bathurst Valvoline Autofest.

From entrants, spectators, traders and sponsors a hugh congrats go out to you all in making this event a success that it was and believe that we all could not have wished for a better start to an a event no matter what.

Thanks must also go out to our event Naming Right Partner Valvoline and also to the community of Bathurst including , the Regional Bathurst Council, Saint Pats football club, Bathurst scouts, Bathurst rural fire services, St Johns and the list goes on, but we cannot also go without thanking those behind the scenes including the amazing Autofest staff, volentees, and officials and most of all the ENTRANTS that were apart of this iconic event because without these this event would simply not of taken place and now we can only look forward into building the Bathurst Autofest into one of Australias BEST MOTORING FESTIVALS FOR YEARS TO COME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS The 2013 dates will be released SOON!

www.autofest.com.au for more!