BIG DUB

THE ANNUAL DUBBO MOTORFEST JUST KEEPS GETTING BIGGER AND BETTER

- STORY LARA WILDE PHOTOS NATHAN ROSS

DUBBO MotorFest was back for its third year in August, and the brief was simple: roll in, look sharp, and soak up one of regional Australia’s best one-day hits of horsepower culture.

The Dubbo Showground again played host, with a layout that funnelled punters between breezy show 'n' shine lawns and the big pavilions stuffed with elite builds.

If you missed it this year, the numbers tell the story: more than 1000 cars and bikes across the venue, 8500 people through the gate, and a stacked trophy list. It was a proper coming of age moment for the show and the region, despite the cold and moist weather. The event isn't just petrol and polish, either. The crowds and entrants helped tip $50,000 to 10 local charities, which is the kind of quiet, community-first outcome that makes this show stick.