Great success at the annual Innisfail PCYC Cassowary Coast Car Show
The 2017 annual Innisfail PCYC Car Show was another huge success again this year. Approximately 1000 people walked through the gates on Fathers Day, Sunday, September 3 and over 80 automobiles were on display at the Innisfail Show Grounds this year.
Event organisers, Innisfail PCYC Manager, Sergeant Mick McGuire, PCYC staff member Kellie O’Connor and Police Liaison Officer Stacey Kneubuhler have once again come true to their word and promise, stating this year was going to be even bigger and better.
The 2016 event won the Community Event of the Year at the Cassowary Coast Australia Day Awards in January this year.
Sergeant Michael Maguire and Stacey kneubuhler with Cassowary Coast Mayor John Kermastos receiving their Australian Day award
All those who attended were treated to a fantastic array of cars, huge wheelbarrow raffle, lucky door prizes, market stalls, show bags for dads and live music.
There was also a variety of food stalls, decadent hot coffees, taste-bud tantalising cannoli and icy cold drinks for sale.
Before the day was out, there was some serious judging to be done. Motor enthusiasts who entered a vehicle were all in for bragging rights and to win in their nominated category.
Car of the show: Won by Alan Smith with his Holden LX Torana
This years category’s included: Best Hot Rod, Best Holden, Best American, Best British, Best Ford, Best Interior, Best Coupe, Best Modern, Best International, Best Ute, Best Classic, Best Original, Best Paint, Best Mopar, Best European, Top Street Machine and People’s Choice.
The winners for these categories were:
- Best Hot Rod: George White with his 1932 Ford
- Best Interior: went to Dean Bernardi HX Monaro
- Best Coupe: was Don Gray’s 1971 LS Holden Coupe
- Best International: Graham Fry’s Nissan Skyline R34
- Best Classic: went to Scott King and his Holden HX Panel Van
- Best Original: Phil Heathwood’s 1936 Dodge
- Best European: Mark Houdcasttle Astin Martin
- Best British: Alan Blair for his 1927 Austin7 Sports
- Best Mopar: Lee Goldring 1969 Dodge Charger
- Best Ute: David Regan HQ Holden
- Best Paint: Dave Richtfeld HT Monaro
- Best American: Russel & Nicole Davey 1967 Ford Mercury
- Best Holden: Alan Smith’s Holden LX Torana
- Best Ford: Patrick Horner’s Ford Mustang
- Best modern: Ken Blackman’s 2004 Commodore Sedan
- Top Street Machine: Scott Hooker LX Torana
- People’s choice: Where the public were able to place coins into the container for their favourite, this went to Michael Obah for his 1966 HR Holden.
Senior Constable Liz Wass had a little bit of fun with Mario Enforcini and his magnificent machine
Innisfail PCYC Branch Manager, Sergeant Mick Maguire said the event was a great success.
“Events such as these are only a success with dedicated staff and the assistance of volunteers,” Sergeant Maguire said.
“These events are only as successful as the communities attendance and once again it was wonderful to see the community turnout and support the Innisfail PCYC annual Cassowary Coast car show.”
While our own Stacey Kneubuhler stood proudly beside his favourite for the day
PCYC is a not for profit organisation and all funds raised allow the centre to run youth and crime prevention programs within the local community.
All money raised from last years event has seen a youth intervention project, Team Up, being rolled out through a number of schools from Mirriwinni to Tully.
The Innisfail Advocates Lis Champion was trying out the Ferrari for size.
Congratulations to all the event organisers, sponsors and those who gave their own time and efforts in making this year another great success and giving the community and families a special day out.
Source: Cairns Crime Alert
