Motor show lights up Geelong

THE Geelong Revival Motoring Festival has again revved through Geelong, giving the region a huge boost ahead of the festive season.

The action-packed motoring event sped through the Geelong waterfront this past weekend, with more than 600 quirky, valuable and fascinating cars on show.

The Geelong Revival Motoring Festival brings back the excitement and spectacle of the original Geelong Speed Trials and celebrates Geelong’s rich motoring heritage.

Hundreds of people set themselves in pole position to catch the historic quarter-mile sprints, as 300 classic and exotic cars and motorcycles sprinted down Ritchie Boulevard.

The event also included trade expos, Panel Van State Titles, Revival Fashion Awards, freestyle stunt rider shows, a vintage boat display and plenty of games and rides for the children.

Event director Nicholas Heath said the event far exceeded expectations, considering the tough conditions that presented.

“The event team is still working through final attendance figures and site pack-down, but overall we were impressed to see solid community support despite the challenging weather conditions across the entire weekend.

“The unfavourable weather impacted both attendance and on-track activity.

“However, thousands of enthusiasts still made the trip to view the wonderful vehicles, displays, stunt shows and the Revival Fashion Awards.”

Organisers have been in contact with a volunteer who was injured at the event following a BMW electric car spinning out of control.

The marshal, aged in his 60s, suffered a serious foot injury after a concrete barrier hit his limb.

He was taken to hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.

Planning for the 2026 event is already under way.