Wodonga Autofest Cancelled

Wodonga
Autofest
Cancelled!

Regretfully we are informing you of the cancellation of the planned Wodonga Autofest that was to be held on February 23rd and 24th 2007.

After the Albury Event we were offered by the Wodonga City Council Three sites in which to grow our Event within the Wodonga region.
One was the Gateway Site between Albury / Wodonga Borders and the two others being the Tafe site and the Wodonga Racing Club site and after much deliberation the latter was chosen.
A press release written and sent out by the Wodonga City Council dated August 31st 2007 see attached, was sent to all media out lining this and noting that the Burnouts are a Major part of our planned Events.

Council in late November then decided that they were unaware of Burnouts taking place and all of a sudden decided that the road surface that they first offered was NOW not suitable for driving events such as Go To Whoa and Burnouts but agreed we should still run the Wodonga Autofest without these events.
As you would be aware, we are a driving event show so this left us NO alterative other than to make our decision not to go forth with the Wodonga Autofest.
It�s a real disappointment as competitor numbers were at 174 when we decided not to proceed and we Thank all those who entered, offered sponsorship and shown us support for this event but we could not continue as we felt you would be let down.

A FULL Refund for all MONIES Received will be returned by mail.

We hope other events have better LUCK in this Region

Regards Les Adams





NEWSLINK

August 31, 2007

WODONGA TURNING
INTO A CAR MECCA

WODONGA has secured its second annual car event this month, with Autofest organisers locking in the Wodonga Racing Club site for next year�s event.

The event will be known as the Wodonga Autofest and will be held on February 23 and 24, 2008.

This is just one month before the southern hemisphere�s biggest annual Chrysler expo � Chryslers On The Murray � to be held at the Gateway Lakes precinct in Wodonga from March 14 to 16, 2008.

The Springnats Autofest has been running in Shepparton for 15 years and was held for the first time in Murray Bridge, South Australia and Albury in 2007.

Wodonga has been chosen as the preferred site with the inaugural event expected to attract crowds of between 15,000 and 20,000 people.

Wodonga Mayor Rodney Wangman said the two events combined would attract thousands of visitors to our great city.

�Wodonga has the ability to put on large-scale events such as these, and we hope to build long lasting relationships with the organisers,� he said.

�It is great news for local businesses especially accommodation providers as many interstate people are expected to make the trek, no doubt with their cars in tow.�

Autofest is all about admiring the best cars in the land and spending quality time with family and friends, while witnessing some of the most powerful cars compete side by side in events such as:

� Go To Whoa � fast pace action of timed vehicles competing over 140 metres who are required to stoop on a designated point;
� Motorkana � fast paced obstacle course action, set against the clock;
� Show N Shine � competitors show their restoration expertise and beauty of their cars;
� Dyno Challenge � see cars go through their gears in a stationary position on the dyno machine; and
� Cruise Track � open for competitors to cruise slowly around the site to show off their vehicles.

Organiser Les Adams said they were looking for a more picturesque venue with more amenities, and the racecourse stood out as the ideal venue.

�We hope our relationship with Wodonga Council will be a long-term partnership,� he said.

�We have secured the racecourse for 2008 and 2009.

�Autofest is a car festival especially for modified cars, but restored and original cars are also welcome and catered for.�

Mr Adams said a highlight of the event would be the fiercely competitive Burnout Title.

�We usually get anywhere between 50 to 100 entrants for it,� he said.

Council will spend around $18,000 to stage the event, with the annual economic benefit being between $10 to $15 million per year.

Wodonga Autofest will be promoted nationwide in 10 Australasian car magazines, the Trading Post, and regional television and radio.

NEWSLINK

December 11, 2007

WODONGA AUTOFEST
TO RELOCATE

AUTOFEST will not be taking place in Wodonga next year.

The Autofest was to be held on February 23 and 24, 2008, at the Wodonga Racecourse site, but will now be relocated elsewhere.

Wodonga Mayor Cr Rod Wangman said it was disappointing that Wodonga was not able to host the event next year.

�The long-term development of the racecourse site for passive activities will enable it to accommodate a variety of events in the future,� he said.

�The racecourse was originally chosen for its aesthetics and amenities, but in terms of infrastructure significant works are required to bring it up to appropriate standards for Autofest.�

Autofest organiser Les Adams said he was currently looking for a new site to host the event next year.

�Without the necessary infrastructure, I felt it best to look for an alternative site,� he said.

Chryslers On The Murray, which is the southern hemisphere�s biggest annual Chrysler expo, will continue as planned at the Gateway Lakes precinct in Wodonga from March 14 to 16, 2008.