EVENTS + DRIVING EVENTS
DRIVING EVENTS:
GO-WHOA:
The Go-Whoa will undoubtedly be an event highlight at the Nats as it has been in previous years. You will need to tick the box on your entry form to indicate your intention to participate, and you will be emailed a Go-Whoa entry form with the conditions of entry. Return it to confirm your participation. At this stage, it is anticipated that there will also be a few low-key driving events for anyone looking to have a bit of fun in their car.
EVENTS:
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ROD HEIGHT:
Aim of the game:
Starting 5 metres from Rod Height ask the stewards to raise or lower the bar to estimate the height of your hot rod.
Slowly approach Rod Height to get your hot rod as close as possible to the bar, without hitting it.
If you underestimate the height of the bar, it will be raised to allow you to pass underneath.
If you overestimate the height and you are reasonably close, the clearance to the top of the hot rod will be recorded
Maximum of 3 attempts, but you must complete a lap of the cruise track prior to each subsequent attempt.
Closest to the bar wins.
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LOUDEST PIPES:
Do you think you have the loudest exhaust system at the Nationals?
If so, come to the loudest pipes contest.
Rules:
There are none
It can be a standard exhaust system or open headers
A decibel reader will record the exhaust noise level.
Crowd participation will be encouraged to pick the sweetest sounding system, which may not necessarily be the loudest.
Loudest pipes wins.
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FAST PARKING:
For those looking for a simple motorkhana style event, Fast Parking is for you.
Run in the Go Whoa area the aim is to park your hotrod in two-car park space in the quickest time possible
How the game works:
You leave the start line and drive into the forward-facing parking bay. Reverse out of this park and reverse down the track into the reverse parking bay.
Drive forward to the finish line.
Quickest time wins.
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MINI RODS:
Do you own a mini rod?
Are you coming to the 26th Australian Street Rod Nationals in Bendigo?
If you answered YES to both of these questions, then bring your mini rod with you.
We have a designated, supervised area for you to drive your mini rod around for the weekend as well as designated cruise track times and Go Whoa session. Your mini rod will be in safe hands overnight with secure undercover parking provided.
CRITERIA FOR MINI ROD
Must be of go-kart style where you sit within the mini rod itself
(NO ride on scooter/esky style mini rods allowed)
GO WHOA PARTICIPATION
Must have long sleeve shirt and pants
Enclosed footwear
Motorbike helmet
Further enquiries please contact Jack Arnel on 0408 313 298 (work phone)
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Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Your club can email us at nationals@asrf.org.au to indicate your availability to help.
OTHER EVENTS:
ROCKER COVER RACING:
Bring your proudly constructed engine rocker cover & put it to the test at the Street Rod Nationals.
Test the design & speed of your rocker cover against the other Nationals entrants to see who is the ultimate champion of rocker cover racing at the Nationals.
Show everyone your artistic flair by painting up your rocker cover for your chance to take out the most outstanding looking rocker cover trophy at the Nationals.
Could be a great project to take on over the next couple of months with the kids!!! We look forward to seeing what you can come up with.
RULES:
• Rocker covers shall be based on an actual rocker cover (valve cover) from an automotive engine. There shall be no limitation on engine make, model, cylinder configuration, or displacement.
• Rocker covers must not have any form of mechanical propulsion or steering, gravity is your friend.
• Rocker covers must have 3 or 4 wheels, each no greater than 15 centimetres in diameter & rocker cover not to exceed 300mm in width.
• Racing will run in heats of 2 cars each. The first rocker cover to cross the finish line shall be declared the winner. If neither car makes it to the finish line the closest to finish will take the
win. Winning cars will advance to the next round until all are eliminated – except one champion! (The JUDGE’S DECISION is FINAL)
• Downforce wings, spoilers, air dams, etc. are all permitted, no moving weights to be attached.
• Entrants wishing to wear racing clothes, fireproof overalls, helmets, etc, do so at their own risk of being laughed at.
• Sponsorship logos, racing stickers and car names are all encouraged.
To indicate that you wish to compete, either email us at nationals@asrf.org.au or indicate on our Facebook page!
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DRIVE BY JUDGING:
Dress up in your favourite costumes to make a theme to suit your ride, Dance, Run, Streak, Walk through the grandstand and be judged!!
Winners in the past have been dressed as Bonnie & Clyde, Count Dracula, although I think they dress like that every day of the week!
Get colourful like Happy Days, American Graffiti or Grease!!
The event to be held on Friday the 18th. April between 11.00 am -12.30pm.
Call or Text Frank on 0412 231 132 to register.
Cut off time 9.30am Friday 18/4/2025
LADIES AFTERNOON 19/4/25:
Ladies afternoon will feature a dance exhibition by the vibrant "Swing Patrol" Bluebelles- be prepared to be wowed by their energetic dance moves. This will be followed by a dance lesson- an unmissable opportunity to mix and jump into a swing dance lesson that is pitched as a great ice breaker and a good laugh. Your crew will learn a few fun steps as well!
Please note - This was an option on the entry form, the cutoff has already been exceeded.
ITINERARY:
Saturday 19th April
2pm- BEC Hall- Welcome drinks and afternoon tea
2:30pm-Swing Patrol Bluebelles Dance exhibition
3.00pm-Large Group dance lesson.
4pm- farewells.
