Charity event to roll into town

ALL things auto are set to be celebrated next month with the return of a fundraiser show and shine.

Following its debut last year which raised $35,000 for four charities, Street Speed and Mayhem is once again take set for the Ballarat Showgrounds with funds going towards supporting mental health.

Lance Clohesy, one of the event’s three organisers, said it will be a massive step up from their previous offering.

“We’ll have live music and a licensed bar, a 15-minute air display, a tattooist, a barbers, a man-cave truck coming from Melbourne. There’s a lot going on,” he said.

“We put the last one together in about three weeks and this year we’ve given ourselves four months to plan it all a bit better.

“We’ve opened it up to all makes and in the pavilion we’ll showcase some pretty high-end show cars and hot rods.

“These sorts of shows don’t happen often around here so it’s good to put on something that’s a bit different to your average car show.”

The event is the continuation of a previous show and shine fundraiser Mr Clohesy held in Buninyong to raise funds for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.

As well as live music and a licensed bar, the show will feature two sessions from WERIDEco Harley Stunts and performances from freestyle motocross riders Jackson Strong, and Tom and Ben Richards.

A 15-minute aerobatic show will also take place, and there’ll be trade stalls and car and bike displays.

Mini Ferris wheels, a fun factory and Australia’s only wheel machine will be on offer to keep kids entertained.

Proceeds from the upcoming event will go towards non-profits Ballarat Men’s Mental Health, Build a Brotherhood, and Australian Brotherhood of Fathers.

Mr Clohesy said it’s important to be able to give back through these events.

“These groups don’t receive any government funding,” he said. “They fund themselves. So hopefully we can do pretty well and give them the support they need.

“We’re helping them and they in turn get to help others who are usually at rock bottom.”

Street Speed and Mayhem will take place on Saturday, 1 April at the Ballarat Showgrounds from 12pm to 6pm.

Tickets are $25 while kids over and under five years old get in for $5 and free respectively. To book visit bit.ly/40jziF7.