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2026
- Automotive•
HSRCA Summer Festival 2026
Historic car racing festival with varied competition and classic sessions.
- Motorcycle•
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Expect live music (Rob Zombie is booked for Full Throttle Saloon), charity rides, bike shows, contests, and scenic rides to Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse.
- Automotive•
Toledo Jeep Fest
Jeep owner festival with parade, car show and street party celebrating Jeep culture.
- Automotive•
AOMC National Motoring Heritage Day
National celebration of Australian motoring heritage.
- Automotive•
AOMC Florence Thomson Tour
Classic car driving tour organized by AOMC.
- Automotive•
AOMC Aussie Classic Car Show
Australian classic car showcase featuring heritage vehicles.
- Automotive•
Rockynats 06
Rockynats is Queensland's largest car and bike festival, held over three days during the Easter school holidays.
- Automotive•
Melbourne Motor Show 2026
Manufacturer exhibits, new model unveilings, interactive displays and automotive technology.
- Motorcycle•
Arizona Bike Week
Large motorcycle rally with rides, concerts, stunt shows, and vendor areas.
- Automotive•
New York International Auto Show
Classic and modern vehicles, concept cars, consumer experiences and rides.
- Automotive•
Bathurst Autofest
Automotive festival with burnouts, super sprints, show & shine and drag formats.
- Automotive•
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Events 2026
Classic rods, muscle cars, show and shine meets across the U.S. including Ruby Nationals (Pleasanton), Del Mar Nationals and more from March through July 2026.
- Automotive•
NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series 2026
National drag racing across Gainesville, Phoenix, Pomona, Charlotte, Indy and more through March to November 2026.
- Automotive•
Midnight Madness - Street Car Nights
Monthly themed street-legal car and bike event at World Wide Technology Raceway from March to October (themes change each Friday).
- Automotive•
Repco Adelaide Motorsport Festival
Historic race cars on track, display fields with 400+ cars & motorcycles, food and trade stalls.
- Automotive•
Bathurst 12 Hour
GT3 endurance race at Mount Panorama with large crowd and festival atmosphere.
- Automotive•
AOMC British & European Motoring Show
Showcase of British and European classic and modern vehicles.
- Automotive•
Chicago Auto Show
Long-running national auto show with manufacturer displays, test rides and new releases.
- Automotive•
Canberra Festival of Speed
Motorsport-focused festival with cars, racing displays and automotive culture.
- Automotive•
Australia Day Car & Motorcycle Show
Club-run show on Australia Day with classic cars and bikes on display.
- Automotive•
World of Wheels - Pittsburgh 2026
Custom cars, hot rods, classic bikes and motorcycles with vendor displays and live entertainment.
- Automotive•
AOMC RACV Festival of Motoring
Classic and heritage motoring festival organized by AOMC.
- Automotive•
Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS)
One of the largest auto expos in North America with new model debuts and interactive exhibits. Public show runs Jan 17-25.
- Automotive•
Silicon Valley Auto Show 2026
Classic and modern cars on display with manufacturer exhibits and dealer demos.
- Automotive•
Summernats 38
Enjoy awesome burnouts, drifting, live concerts, Australia’s largest automotive trade show, and a massive fireworks show to top off Australia’s biggest EVER horsepower party!
2024
- Motorcycle•
CC Leather Rider's Final Show & Shine 2024 | Doyalson NSW
CC Leather Rider's final show and shine brought together the Central Coast motorcycle community at Doyalson for a celebration of custom bikes, live music, and the riding culture that defines the region.
- Automotive•
Severed Slam 2024: Show & Shine at Reckless Brewing
Severed Slam 2024 brought together custom cars and motorcycles at Reckless Brewing Co in Bathurst for a celebration of automotive culture, craftsmanship, and the adrenaline lifestyle community.
- blog•
Top Spots For Radio Control Cars On The Central Coast
Living on the Central Coast for 30+ years, I've found the best spots to take your RC cars for a spin. From Adcock Park to Umina BMX Track, discover great locations for dirt bashing, drifting, and racing.
- featured rides•
Josh Cooper's 2018 Harley Davidson Breakout
Josh Cooper's dream 2018 Harley Davidson Breakout featuring a massive 128 Big Bore engine, platinum air ride suspension, custom DLC black fork tubes, and stunning red honeycomb pattern rims.
- Automotive•
Lowrider Sunday 2023 | Central Coast NSW Car Show Coverage
Lowrider Sunday 2023 at Memorial Park, The Entrance brought together over 100 custom lowriders, minitrucks, and bombs for Australia's premier lowriding event on the Central Coast
2021
- featured rides•
GAMBLD - Josh's '93 Nissan Navara Minitruck Build
GAMBLD - Josh's 13-year journey building a 1993 Nissan Navara minitruck with custom poker-themed rear clip, JACKPOT rocker arms, and Intro Wheels USA Twisted Vista 8s. A story of passion, tragedy, and perseverance.
- blog•
RIP Luke Viner
On Friday the 11th of December 2020 we lost the life of a good bloke. Luke Viner was a friend to many and loved by all who had the great privilege of meeting him.
2014
- Automotive•
Mini Madness 2014 Port Macquarie | NSW Mini Truck & Custom Show Coverage
Mini Madness 2014 at Port Macquarie raceway showcased the evolution of NSW's custom truck scene with slammed dual cabs, traditional minitrucks, and classic American iron
- Automotive•
South Coast Showdown 2014 NSW | Lowrider & Classic Car Show Photos
South Coast Showdown 2014 brought together lowrider culture, classic American iron, and Australian custom builds at a scenic waterfront park featuring Norfolk Island pines and rocky basalt cliffs along the NSW coast
2004
- Automotive•
Central Coast Minitruck Cruise 2004 - Terrigal Haven NSW Photos
A social minitruck cruise combining scenic coastal driving to Terrigal Haven with informal dining and a shop visit, showcasing the custom automotive community's camaraderie
- Automotive•
Aussie Sports Trucks Open Day 2004 Penrith NSW | Photos & Coverage
A spectacular showcase of automotive artistry at the 2004 Aussie Sports Trucks Open Day, featuring incredible minitrucks, lowriders, and custom builds from across NSW
