{"id":122635,"date":"2025-10-25T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=122635"},"modified":"2025-10-22T18:41:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T07:41:55","slug":"engines-ready-to-roar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/engines-ready-to-roar\/","title":{"rendered":"Engines ready to roar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MOTORING enthusiasts are revving their engines for the return of the Lara Lions Car Show this Sunday, October 26.<\/p>\n<p>Being held at Pirra Homestead, the annual event is a celebration of cars, motorcycles and community spirit.<\/p>\n<p>More than just motor vehicles, Lara Lions member Maryanne Mullahy said the day promises to bring something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Alongside the stunning display of vehicles, families can enjoy free kids&#8217; activities, raffles and delicious food and drinks available for purchase.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/10\/LaraCarShow2024_1_93978.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"465\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cars and motorbikes from a range of makes and models will be on display throughout the day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Trophies will be awarded in four categories \u2013 People&#8217;s Choice, Best in Show, Best Club and Best motorcycle.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Cars and motorbikes of all makes and models will be on site throughout the day, providing plenty of variety for people to explore.<\/p>\n<p>The car show has a long history in the region, first coming to life in 2014 and since then has grown into an even bigger event each year.<\/p>\n<p>Last year&#8217;s event was the biggest in its 10-year history, reaching a milestone number with 350 cars on display and more than 1,000 car enthusiasts making their way through the gates.<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s charity event will raise funds for the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, a foundation focused on training heart surgeons and innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Gates to the car show open at 8am for exhibitors, while spectators can arrive from 10am.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MOTORING enthusiasts are revving their engines for the return of the Lara Lions Car Show this Sunday, October 26. 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