Pontiac Car Club of Australia

(Queensland Chapter) Inc.

  Calendar of Events

 

Club Events include : 

1) Monthly meeting club runs: our first Tuesday of the month night meeting (except January) 

2) Monthly outing club runs  

3) Special club runs : long distance run e.g. nationals, or a one-off significant event 

These are identified on the following list by a pink title.  

All other listed events (including the regular events at the bottom) are optional club runs. Members wishing to attend are to make their own arrangements.

Members attending any of these runs in a ‘Special Interest Vehicle’ registered car should either print out a copy of this list to take with them, or take along their club magazine.

 

 

29 January 2012 - Chev Club all makes swap meet at Eight Mile Plains School, Corner Logan Road and Underwood Road, Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane. Set up for site holders from 5:30am. Sites $10 on the day. Gates open for the public at 6am. Entry $3 per person. All over by 12 noon. Food and drinks available. 

 

3-4 February 2012 - Toowoomba Swap. Site holders will be allowed in on the Thursday between 1pm and 6pm for set up purposes only. They will be allowed to camp on site. The gates will be locked from 6pm on the Thursday until 5am on the Friday. The public will be allowed in from 6am on the Friday and Saturday. Enquiries David 0400 200 090.  Http://www.toowoombaswap.com

 

12 February 2012 – Monthly Outing Club Run Redland City Australia Day Rally, Ormiston State School (originally scheduled for Australia Day).  Free breakfast for entrants 7:30 to 9:00am with vehicle display until 9:30. Pontiac Club will leave on a Redlands Touring Run, ending at Redland Bay Hotel for an early lunch.

 

19 February 2012 - Monthly Outing Club Run - Breakfast and Happy Laps at Lakeside Raceway, followed by Samford Touring Run. Meet at Lakeside from 7.00 for a 7.30 breakfast, cost is $20 per person, payable on the day. Price also includes half an hour of track time, from 8.15 to 8.45. At 9.00 we then depart for a short trip to Dayboro, then south to Samford for an early lunch at the Samford Valley Hotel.

 

25 February 2012 - Willowbank Raceway/ Cruzin Magazine Nostalgia Drags at Willowbank Raceway. $25 entry. Gates open 6am, qualifying from 9am, racing from 4pm.

 

3 March 2012 - Drive-N-Jive, brought to you by Kustoms of Australia, Yatala Drive In from 3pm, movies from 7.15pm. $18 adults, $10 kids. M1 Yatala North Exit 38 See http://www.yataladriveintheatre.com.au/nostalgia.htm

 

8-12 March 2012 - Cadillac National Meet in Toowoomba. See http://www.cadillacqld.org/2012-muster/ for more details

 

9-11 March 2012 - Toowoomba Hot Rod Club's High Altitude Hotrod Run, Toowoomba Show grounds, ASRF Qld SA 102-01-2012. Friday night mystery tour, Saturday activities include the billy cart derby, Saturday night dinner theme "Old School Days" Sunday Show 'n' Shine in Margaret Street, camping is available at Showgrounds. Further info from Dave at hartwig1@bigpond.net.au

 

11 March 2012 - Monthly Outing Club Run - Woodford Touring Run. Meet at BP Burpengary northern parking area from 9.30 for a 10.00 departure. Travelling via Beerwah (1030) and Peachester to arrive Woodford at 11.15 for lunch at Woodford Village Hotel. Gold Coast members can meet at BP Coomera from 8.00 for an 8.30 departure for Burpengary

 

17 – 18 March 2012 – Beaudesert & District Restored Auto Club 35th Anniversary celebrations and tour. http://carclubs.shannons.com.au/beaudesertdrac or email beaudesertswap@yahoo.com.au

 

18 March 2012 - Northern Districts Rodders Swap meet, show and shine, Redcliffe showgrounds, enter off Scarborough Rd, gates open at 6am, swappers $6, lookers $3, show judging at 11am, for more details phone Peter 0423 031 630 or Richard 3203 4907

 

18 March 2012 –(postponed from 28 Jan)  - Twilight Hot Rod Show, 2pm till 9pm, Rocklea Showground, cnr Goburra Street and Ipswich Road Service Road, Rocklea. This is GreazeFest's 'little sister' event that starts in the afternoon and runs into the evening. Check out the hot rods and the markets, then spin your partner to Scotty Baker, West Texas Crude, The Vampers, The Mayhem County Boys and DJ Jimmy D. All pre-1973 vehicles welcome. Licensed all ages. $15 entry, under 15s free. More info www.twilightshow.com.au

 

25 March 2012 - Ormiston Swap at Ormiston State School. Entry for swap sites is $5.00. The entry fee for shoppers and lookers is $2.00. Entry to the Ormiston Swap at the Ormiston School is from Wellington St or Dudas St, Ormiston. The gates open at 6.00 am and the day generally finishes about noon.

 

25 March 2012 - Monthly Outing Club Run - Boonah Touring Run. Meet at Amberley Service Station and Caravan Park from 8.30 for a 9.00 departure. Travelling via Aratula, Moogerah Dam and Boonah to Roadvale for lunch at the Roadvale Hotel.

 

6-9 April 2012 - Rods Inc Millmerran Hot Rod Run 10th Annversary, $10 entry fee includes lucky draw, ASRF sanctioned, pre order T shirts cut off 22nd February, more info call George 0438 454 696, entry forms available from Cruzin website

 

15 April 2012 – Monthly Outing Club Run Qld Auto Spectacular, Willowbank Raceway, Willowbank.  Huge display of over 1000 show and display cars and Swap Meet.  $10 entry per person.  Swapers from 6am, general public 7am, Judging commences 9am, trophy presentation 2pm.  Http://www.queenslandautospectacular.com.au

 

22 April 2012 - 14th Annual Gold Coast Super Swap & Show N Shine 6am-2pm Proudly brought to you by the AUTOMOBILE RESTORERS ASSOC. GOLD COAST opposite Carrara Sports Complex, Nerang Broadbeach Rd, Carrara, Gold Coast Setup from 12 Noon Saturday, Gates open Sunday 6am. Adults $4.00, Kids Free Swap sites are $5.00 which includes driver, open to all vintage and classic cars and parts, antiques, collectables, model cars, motoring books etc. SHOW N SHINE is open to all makes and models of cars and commercials, Over 20 trophies up for grabs. This years theme is 80 YEARS OF THE FORD V8, with special trophies up for grabs for the V8’s only. Show N Shine entry is $5.00 for display only, $5.00 extra for judging. Caterers on site, for more info call Terry on 0413 875 737 Email: aussieacer@hotmail.com Terry: 0413875737 Lyle: 0412096429 aussieacer@hotmail.com  www.aragc.net.au

 

29 April 2012 - Monthly Outing Club Run - Northern NSW Touring Run. Meet at Shell Mudgeeraba from 9.00 for a 9.30 departure. Travelling via Mooball and Pottsville to Kingscliff for lunch at the Kingscliff Bowls Club

 

4-7 May 2012 - Garterbelts and Gasoline Nostalgia Festival, Tambourine Mountain.  http://www.garterbeltsandgasoline.com.au

 

11-13 May 2012 - QLD Hot Rod & Street Machine Spectacular QLD State Title Hot Rod Show QHRP steve@qhrp.org 0417 165 763

 

13 May 2012 - Classic Speedway Association of QLD Inc 7th Annual Car Bike Show and Swap, Greenbank Sport and Recreational 720-768 Middle Road Greenbank, open to all Vintage, Classic, Hot Rods, Cutoms, Modern road registered vehicles, Bikes, Speedway and Memorabillia, Motoring Club and Trade displays welcome, new trophy categories and kids amusements, gates open 6am for swappers, entry/site fee $10 per car includes driver only, entrants in by 8am, judging 10am, trophy presentation 11.30, $3 public entry children under 16 free, no dogs or overnight camping, enquires Frank Cox 0407 035412 or email tony@classicspeedway.com

 

20 May 2012 – National Motoring Heritage Day.  An initiative of the Australian Historic Motoring Federation (AHMF) and Qld Historic Motoring Council (QHMC) to demonstrate the strength of the motoring enthusiasts’ movement.  The intent is to have as many club and historic vehicles on the road and on display as possible.  Take part by taking your car to some event today. 

 

20 May 2012 - Monthly Outing Club Run - Macleans Bridge at Lakeside, Sports and Classic Cars Festival. Over 1300 cars on display in 2011. The Pontiac Club will have a site. Members to meet at venue from 8.00am. $20 entry (car + 2 adults), additional adult passengers $10, kids free. Happy laps from 3.00pm. http://www.macleansbridge.com

 

20 May 2012 – Gatton Swap at Gatton Showgrounds. http://www.carclubs.shannons.com.au/lockyerama

 

26 May 2012 – Casino Show n Shine car show, Walker St, Casino, NSW. 8:00am to 1:00pm.  Run in conjunction with Casino Beef Week Festival. Ph Matt (02) 6662 1131

 

26 May 2012 - Rodz, Rock 'n' Roll Show 'n Shine. Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine, QLD Free event! Huge rock 'n' roll stage program including The Deltones, Car Show & Shine featuring cars from pre-1979 plus food and markets, rides and more! Car Show & Shine entry is a $10 donation with all proceeds going to the Rotary Club of Albany Creek for their local and international projects. Registrations open online on 6 February 2012, contract Bridget Roberts 07 3283 0421 

 

27 May 2012 - Brisbane Swap, Capalaba State College, School Road, Capalaba. Gates open for swappers 6am, public from 7am. Admission $4, swap sites $9. Enquiries Frank 0412 076 846 or Robert 0421 565 202 www.qvva.org

 

27 May 2012 – Gold Coast Street Rodder’s Annual Swap & Show, Skilled Park, Robina.  $5 entry, Car Show 9am, Swap sites $10 and from 6:30am. http://www.gcsr.webs.com

 

9-10 June 2012 - Cooly Rocks On http://www.coolyrockson.com/ 9am-6pm both days Shannons Show 'n Shine Coolangatta & Tweed Heads - Over 1200 vehicles on display, 5pm-7pm Shannons Super Cruise through the streets of Coolangatta, Tweed Heads & Kirra

 

9-11 June 2012 – RACQ / Historic Motoring Council Rally, Maryborough.  http://www.maryboroughvintage.com

 

10 June 2010 – Border Swap, & Shoe ‘n’ Shine, Binya Ave, Kirra. http://www.thmcec.com

 

23 June 2012 - Caboolture Regional Car Club Swap Meet and Show & Shine, Caboolture Showgrounds, Beerburrum Road, Caboolture (now on a Saturday, and different venue). Swap meet from 5am, show from 9am. Swap sites $10, Show entries $10, spectators $3. Enquiries Swap 07 5495 3312 or 0419 331 213 Show 07 3888 7209 or 0431 577 334 www.crcc.com.au

 

17 June 2012 – Mt Cotton Swap, Gramzow Rd.  7:30am.  http://www.mgccq.org.au

 

1 July 2012 - Monthly Outing Club Run - ALL AMERICAN LAKESIDE

 

1 July 2012 - Logan City PCYC Car Show & Family Fun Day QLD Logan City PCYC Ross Keipe 0432 425 856 operations@logan.pcyc.org.au Wembley Road, Woodridge

 

8 July 2012 - Original Gold Coast Swap 6am to 2pm Venue: Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, Cnr Mudgeeraba & Worongary Rds, Mudgeeraba. Free parking in grounds. Entry from Worongary Rd. One of the biggest swaps in SE Qld Historic Car parts, Memorabilia, Model Cars, Antiques, Collectables available. Adult Entry $3; Outdoor sites $10 inc driver (no booking required). Saturday set up 2pm to 5pm. Camping available $15 inc amenities & limited power sites.Sunday - Gates open 5am for stall holders. Trading 6am to 2pm Sunday only. Full catering available. For more info: Email gcswap@gcaac.com.au Check Website: www.gcaac.com.au  or Phone Ray 0424 983270 or Pam 0400 278807

 

15 July 2012 – RACQ Motorfest, Eagle Farm Racecourse.

 

22 July 2012 – Chev Supa Sunday, Eight Mile Plains State School.

 

28 July 2012 – Nambour Swap, Nambour Showgrounds, http://www.scacc.org.au

 

12 August 2012 - Vintage Chev Club Swap, Rocklea Showgrounds, Goburra Street, Rocklea. Gates open at 5:30am. Sites are free and size of site is not restricted. Parts for all makes of vehicles are welcomed. Stallholders sell a variety of goods, not all vehicle-related. Entry $4, a special area on the oval is set aside for the safe parking and display of collector cars. http://www.vvcaa.org.au Enquiries 0412 183 804

 

18 August 2012 – Glenwood Swap, Pepper Rd. Ph 0408 458 303

 

19 August 2012 – Lismore Swap, Lismore showgrounds. Ph Peter 02 6663 5239

 

26 August 2012 – Maclean Bridge Autovaganza.  http://www.earlyfordv8qld.org

 

8 September 2012 – Gympie Swap, Gympie showgrounds. http://www.gympiehistoricau.spiderweb.com.au

 

16 September 2012 – Beaudesert Swap, Beaudesert showgrounds.  Ph 5544 8174

 

23 September 2012 - Eliminators Hot Rod Club Show and Swap Meet at Beenleigh Showgrounds.  Ph 0411 477 020.

 

30 September 2012 – GM Roundup & Swap, Rocklea Showground. http://www.fxfjholdenclub.com

 

14 October 2012 – Bundamba Swap, Ebbw Vale Soccer Grounds.  Ph 0400 577 355

 

14 October 2012 – Harrigans Rod and Custom Show, Harrigans, Jacobs Well.  Ph 0418 190 103.

 

21 October 2012 – Fassifern Car Club Swap, Kalbar Showground.  Ph 0409 075 919

 

3 November 2012 – Hervey Bay P & F Swap, State High School. Ph 0408 455 447.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regular events  (optional club runs) I recommend you phone venue beforehand to check for currency

Friday Night American car cruise (Southside) – BBQ at Eliminators Clubrooms, Burchill Street, Loganholme (Burchill Park) on 4th Friday of each month.  Meet at venue from 6:30pm.

Friday Night American car cruise (Northside) – every third Friday of the month.  The Emporium Rock n' Roll Milk Bar, Old Petrie Town Complex, 200 Dayboro Road, Kurwongbah (near Petrie).  Runs 5pm to approx 9pm

Hamburgers & Hotrods, American Car Cruise nights, every Saturday from 5pm, Hungry Jacks carpark, Wynnum Rd, Cannon Hill.

Harry’s Diner, Shop 14, 104 Newmarket Rd, Windsor.  Every Friday for Classic Cars.

Rocklea Central Café.1717 Ipswich Rd, Rocklea (Inbound on Service Rd), Last Saturday of each month from 6pm.

The Emporium Rock n' Roll Milk Bar, Old Petrie Town Complex, 200 Dayboro Road, Kurwongbah (near Petrie), every Friday night, and Saturday Night Cruze-Ins on the first Saturday of Each Month.  Phone 07 3889 0719 or 0419 663 148

Tivoli Drive In, Cruise nights (no big screen Movies) 1st Friday of each month, opening 6pm (from September 2009).  Movie nights generally on 1st and 3rd Saturdays, (From August 29 2009) gates opening at 5pm.  See website for updates Http://www.tivolidrivein.com 

Yatala drive-in theatre - 1st Saturday of each month -, exit 38 off SE Freeway, late Release Double Feature program movie night start 7pm. Ph Peter 0413 597 659 or movieline (07) 3287 2930. All welcome. www.drive-intheatre.com.au

Victoria Point Kiosk and Cafe, Every Friday and Saturday Night. 50s Style Rock ‘n’Roll, Diner.  Dine in or takeaway. 7 Masters Ave, Victoria Point. Ph Steven or Bob 3207 7214.

Ferry Road Burgers American Car Meet, Every Friday night from 5pm. Supercheap Auto complex (Ferry Inn Shopping Centre), on the corner of Ferry Road and Meron Street, Southport.

 

Rare Spares Gold Coast Car Meet, ). Every Friday night.  32/211 Brisbane Road, Labrador (Centre Park 211 Complex).

 

 

 

If you have information on any other suitable events or require more specific information on any of these events, E-mail: Info@Qldpontiac.com

 

 

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