Photo: Brendan Austin Design
Photo: Brendan Austin Design
Photo: Shane Seczkowski
Local car and motorbike enthusiasts will come together for the sixth annual Central Coast Showdown on Saturday, August 30, at the Gosford Showground
The outdoor event, presented by Showdown Projects, will showcase custom cars, mini-trucks and motorbikes while exhibiting a public presence of Australian automotive culture. A diverse range of cars and bikes will also be featured, including street machines, hot-rods, choppers, classics and European and Japanese cars. The Central Coast Showdown is an event run for charity, with over $8,000 in funds raised at last year’s event. All proceeds are donated to the Cancer Council, with a gold coin donation required from spectators upon entry.
“We have become a big donor to the Cancer Council within the Central Coast region, so the show not only creates a forum for car and bike enthusiasts to show off their pride and joy, but also raises much needed funds for a good cause,” said Showdown Projects co-organiser Mr Matt Freeman. Mr Freeman said the Central Coast Showdown featured over 250 vehicles last year. “This year, we are hoping to crack the 300 mark, we also had approximately 3,400 people through the gates last year and also hope to beat that mark this year,” said Mr Freeman.
“In the future, we may need to move to a larger venue. “The Gosford Showground has been good in the past, however this year I think we will come close to packing the place to capacity,” he said. Mr Freeman said he and fellow Showdown Projects organiser Mr Blake Rendell were inspired to launch the Central Coast Showdown through their passion for car shows and bringing people together. “It’s a great feeling seeing photos and reports of people enjoying themselves due to something you’ve created,” said Mr Freeman “The Central Coast Showdown is more than just a car and bike show, we emphasise a positive atmosphere where everyone can come together.”
There will be a variety of family entertainment such as live bands, DJs, trade stalls, merchandise and food and drinks including a barbeque run by the Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club and pizzas from Wheelie Great Pizzas. A variety of trophies will be awarded on the day for categories such as people’s choice, organiser’s choice and best pre-1980 vehicle.
Shayna Goodworth, 11 Jul 2014
Interviewees:
Matt Freeman
Email, 4 Jul 2014
Matt Freeman,
Showdown Projects
Websites, 11 Jul. 2014
Central Coast Showdown
& Showdown Projects