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Each year the event attracts some of the biggest names in motor sport history.
In 2002, Sir Jack Brabham and Leo Geoghegan took part, whilst in 2003 and 2004
it was Frank Gardner. It's not only the drivers who take centre stage. Such
famous race cars as Jim Richards' 1982 Bathurst winning Godzilla, a 1985 Ferrari
156, once raced by Michele Alboreto and a Maybach driven by Stan Jones, father
of famous F1 driver, Alan.
 Speed on Tweed is organised by a group of local enthusiasts and the Murwillumbah Rotary Club, proceeds from the event are distributed to the local hospital and
other charities.Speed on Tweed is a great weekend of historic sprint racing by day
and street parties, music and entertainment by night. This year
revellers were treated to "Opera on Main" performed by members of Opera
Queensland and Vavachi Classic Occasions. Every year the organisers commission a painting from internationally
acclaimed local artist Robert Todanai. Pictured left is event
organiser, Robert Ealand, presenting the 2003 painting to Dean Butler. The painting
depicts Dean's Miller 4wd Indy Racer dicing with the Maybach, arguably
Australia's most famous Historic open wheeler. Also shown is the new
over bridge at the exciting "Bus Stop".
Drivers - Please register
your interest in competing this year by email to:
info@speedontweed.com
Meet some of Australia's most famous racing drivers and their cars
See and hear an action packed
weekend with some of Australia's most valuable Racing Cars.
- Bugatti 35
- Aston Martin
- Jaguar
- Porsches
- Brabham
- the infamous and now rarely seen or raced GT HO Phase IV (only 4
ever made)
- GT 40
- and lots more!
  
On Friday at lunchtime preceding the race the townsfolk of
Murwillumbah line the streets for a special parade of cars winding through the
town. The excitement carries on into the evening with all the fun of the fair in
the Main Street of town. Commencing at 6 pm participating drivers bring
their cars in convoy down the Main Street and park for several hours. The Main
Street turns into the biggest street party you have ever seen with fun
entertainment, casual dining in the many local cafes and pubs and another chance
for the townsfolk to get up close and personal with the drivers and their
cars.
Saturday night the streets of Murwillumbah will once again close for a
spectacular Symphony under the Stars. Classical music, fine dining and a concert
comprising a 100 voice choir made up of local children.
Facts
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Speed on Tweed is the only non-profit charity event of its type in Australia.
In 2004 the Committee distributed $30,000 to local charities and to the
Murwillumbah Hospital.
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Approximately 700 volunteers are involved in organising, building and
dismantling the track, marshalling and cleaning etc. which is almost 30% of
the adult population of Murwillumbah.
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After only 2 years the 2003 event attracted approx. 12,000 visitors over the 2
days.
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The
Festival of Speed on Tweed is hosted by the town, the shops, hotels and
restaurants dress up with flags, bunting etc. No other town in Australia hosts
an event with such enthusiasm.
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The
committee deliberately centres activities in the Main St on Friday and
Saturday to bring an economic boost to the town.
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Last year’s Festival of Speed on Tweed was over-subscribed for entries by over
100 cars. This happens at no other event in the country.
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Council workers volunteer their time to build the track for us.
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This year will attract competitors cars worth in excess of $25 million
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The
event costs approx. $150,000 to stage and the organising committee for Speed
on Tweed have no Federal, State or
tourism funding.
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