That’s why Tongala Beersheba Rod, Custom and Classic Car and Bike Show organiser John Bentley is elated the event will return this year.
The Tongala Soundshell-hosted show will take shape on Sunday, March 21 from noon to 6pm.
Selling the event as reinvigorating Tongala off the back of a hard year, Mr Bentley hoped to see plenty of faces out and about when the classics roll into town.
“We’ve only ever had one show —we had around 80 cars, 40 to 50 bikes and a few trucks as well,” he said.
“This year we are hoping to double those numbers —everything will be dependent on COVID-19, however.
“We are also aiming to have entertainment in the form of a singer and the event will be fully catered.
“It’s one for the town—everyone is welcome to come along.”
While only the second instalment, Mr Bentley has high hopes for the event after witnessing the success of the inaugural show.
“At the first show we raised $2500 for the swimming club, which they thought was pretty good,” he said.
“Proceeds (from this year’s show) will be donated to the community groups in town—we haven’t made a definitive decision on which one yet.”
Mr Bentley said pre-entry will be $10 for cars and $5 for bikes, while $15 and $10 will be charged for cars and bikes respectively on the day.
Public admission is a gold coin donation.
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