Gear up for a three-day motoring extravaganza as the Geelong Revival returns to the roads and takes to the skies this weekend.
The Geelong Revival Motoring Festival will see more than 1500 cars and motorcycles taking over the Geelong Waterfront from November 24 to 26.
Event director Nicholas Heath said it would be the event’s “biggest year” in classic racing and vintage cars, with nearly 50,000 people expected to attend.
“I’m running a 1923 Essex Speedster. It’s 100 years old this year, so we get to celebrate that a bit and that’s going to be exciting,” he said.
“A bit over a third of people coming are locals, and the rest seem to come from out of the region.
“A lot come down from Melbourne, but we have people coming interstate and even people coming from overseas for the event.”
A large display of operational military vehicles that showcase the Defence Force’s new technologies is among the event’s latest attractions.
Mr Heath said the festival would feature former military aircraft RAAF No. 100 Squadron performing flybys over the Ritchie Boulevard sprint track on both days of racing.
“I’m really excited to see the old warbirds fly over our event,” he said.
“It’s great to be able to add something of historical significance to our lineup of attractions, and it will pair well with the addition of the new military display.”
The Country Fire Authority (CFA), Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, and SES will also allow festivalgoers to connect with local emergency services.
The festival starts with a meet and greet on Friday night before racing commences from 10am on Saturday. Pit and VIP Passes are available to purchase online at geelongrevival.com.au/tickets
