Downunder Beachfest
FOUNDED Beachfest in 2015, Downunder is a multi-day event run on the Sunshine Coast by the Queensland branch of the Australian Street Rod Federation.
While Beachfest activities include cruises and meet-ups and even driving events on occasion, the event is best known for the Friday-night cruise and Saturday show 'n' shine in the streets of Caloundra.
It is one hell of a picturesque spot - if you nab just the right park on the beachside, you'll be able to get a photo of your car with Moreton Island, the northernmost tip of Bribie Island and the Glasshouse Mountains in the background!
While there were a stack of hot rods, classics and lowriders on show this year, we were struck by just how many tough street cars were in attendance - we could have run a Drag Challenge Weekend using only the cars present.
The vibe was laidback and the turnout was impressive, especially when you consider that both the Winternationals and Cooly Rocks On were held on the same weekend. The Saturday show 'n' shine filled up early, so those wanting to nab a power park were up at sparrow's fart.
Next year's show is booked in for 7-11 June. While anyone can take part in the Friday-night cruise, you'll need to preregister for the show 'n' shine, so hit up beachfestdownunder.com for entry info.
Cooly Rocks On
COOLY Rocks On replaced the iconic Wintersun festival, which held its final event at Coolangatta in 2010 after a quarter of a decade. Cooly Rocks On has stuck largely to the Wintersun formula, mixing a massive car show with an impressive program of live music, organised runs and fun for the whole family.
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RETURN OF THE King
PETER GRMUSA IS BACK ON THE PAD. AND HIS THUNDEROUS XA IS ALREADY BRINGING HOME THE BACON
SOUTH QUEENSLAND CRUSHER
DAN KUMMEROW WANTED HIS HG KINGSWOOD TO BE A FAMILY CRUISER, SO OF COURSE IT SCORED A TURBO V8 READY TO MAKE FOUR-DIGIT POWER!
FLOWN THE COOP
SAVED FROM A CHOOK SHED. ROBERT CROSBY'S VH CHARGER UNDERWENT A 500HP, 15-YEAR ODYSSEY
BLOWN 383CI HOLDEN V8
PROFLO PERFORMANCE, CAMPBELLTOWN, NSW
PONY EXPRESS
MARION BRESKI'S BLOWN AND INJECTED, PROFLOMUSTANG IS AS SHARP AS THEY COME, AND THERE'S PLENTY OF GO TO MATCH THE SHOW
KING HIT
A CLASSIC DATSUN BODY, S15 FRONT END AND A SCREAMING BLOWN LS COMBINE TO CREATE A NEXT-LEVEL SKID MACHINE
BUILT TO LAST
IT SEEMS EVERYONE'S BUILDING A TURBOCHARGED LS COMBO THESE DAYS - BECAUSE IT WORKS. HERE'S HOW TO DO IT PROPERLY, ACCORDING TO ONE OF THE BEST IN THE BIZ
ARMS RACE
MARIO BUSLJETA'S MONARO IS A SIX-SECOND-CAPABLE NUCLEAR WARHEAD WITH A BIG-BLOCK UP FRONT, TWIN TURBOS OUT BACK, AND CLOSE TO 3000HP ON TAP
BACK TO YOUR ROOTS
TIM LAIDLER'S TWIN-CARB, HOLDEN V8-POWERED CALAIS WAS ONE OF JUST TWO ROOTS-BLOWN MACHINES TO TAKE ON DRAG CHALLENGE 2024
WILL TO LIVE
PETER DENING'S EXQUISITELY CRAFTED WILLYS BURST ONTO THE SCENE IN 2000, SCOOPED UP A STACK OF AWARDS, THEN SEEMINGLY VANISHED. WE CHAT TO PETE AND THE CAR'S TWO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS TO GET THE FULL STORY
