The Austin Healey Owners Club Qld and The Sprite Car Club of Qld Inc are joining up to attend the RACQ Motorfest this year and are hoping to get a good turnout of Austin-Healeys, big and small, at the Motorfest, to be held at the RNA Showgrounds, Sunday 14th June.

In addition to the general display of cars upon the oval, we have been invited by the event organisers to select up to 15 cars for a special display in the Reid Pavilion; the purpose of which is to display the model range of big and small Austin Healeys. The rest of the attending cars will be displayed on the oval.

The RACQ Motorfest is a fun day with great atmosphere and plenty of fantastic vehicles of all types on display. This event is a great opportunity to participate in a joint club activity, with live entertainment, fashion competition, stalls and a wide variety of food venders. Free Entry: Entrants displaying vehicles are given free entry to the Motorfest.

How to Participate: 1: Register your Vehicle: *Urgent* Vehicle Registration: Please register your vehicle with RACQ Motorfest, ASAP as registration closes 15 May. Registration is quick and easy using the following link: Display Vehicle Registration (note) The Registration Form will give you the option of having your car judged. This is optional; simply follow the details on the form.

You will also be invited to participate in their period fashion show which is also optional. Fashion Show competitors dress in the period of their car. Details are included in the registration form for those who wish to participate.

2: Once you have registered your vehicle, please RSVP your attendance to Karen Gordon: captain@spritecarclub.com

3: Special Display in Reid Pavilion: We are seeking prime examples of the various Austin Healey models, showcasing the features and colour schemes of the period. If you would like your car to be considered for the special display, please send Karen the following details: Owner Name. Model Name / Mk / year). Photos displaying front, rear, side view and interior. Brief history of the vehicle.

On the day: We will be mustering at the Centenary Pool car park, Gregory Terrace, prior to the event to ensure we remain in a group. They will advise us of our arrival time window two weeks prior to the event.

Safety Equipment: Don't forget to bring a drip-tray or carpet square for your vehicle. We require one 1kg dry powder fire extinguisher between us for each group (Oval & Reid Pavilion) I have one, so please advise if you have another one.

Visitors: Public entry is from 10:00am - 3:00pm Entry fee is $2 per person over 3 years of age. The British Section will be on the main arena oval. Click on the following link to more details: https://www.racq.com.au/about-us/community/sponsorships/racq-motorfest It's usually a marvelous day, weatherwise, so bring a broad hat and sunscreen. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Call Karen Gordon (0412658415) or Christine Thwaites (0403426233) for any queries.

Cheers, Committee