Motor Show revs in Torquay

MORE than 4,000 people enjoyed casting their eye over top class vehicles and motorbikes at the Torquay Rotary Motor Show

The 16th edition of popular community event swept through Elephant Walk Park in Torquay last weekend, gaining the attention of locals and tourists alike.

Cars and bikes were judged in more than 20 categories, with willing sponsors providing the prizes for each champion.

For the first time, attendees could can take a ride in a Lamborghini Huracan STO, Porsche GT3 RS, Ferrari F8 Tributo or McLaren 750S Spider.

Local food vendors, stallholders and special guests also roamed around the event site and contributed to the success of the day.

Torquay Rotary Motor Show organiser Trevor Hall said last weekend’s event would go down as the biggest one they’ve ever had.

“The day was just fantastic, the weather was shining and we had an extraordinary roll up of patrons,” he said.

“Leading up to the event we had increased support from sponsors that we hadn’t seen before. To get that support helps us to put on a successful event.”

Fellow organiser Bruce Turner said they had more than 100 volunteers who assisted with the delivery of the day.

“The vibe was just amazing, we certainly can’t complain about that.

“There was so many smiling faces, particularly from those who got to ride in the sports cars. We really appreciate local resident JJ for allowing us to have them at the show.”

As in previous years, all proceeds from the event will be put back into local and broader community projects of which Rotary assist.

“People just got behind it very willingly and the sponsorship we got certainly covered our expenses,” Turner added.

“We haven’t assigned a particular group yet in terms of who we will donate too, but it will go to where it needs to go.

“Our regulars like Ocean Mind, Peace of Mind, Feed Me and local schools will be supported again.”