ATTENTION all car enthusiasts – May 27 is your time to shine.
The Mansfield and Rochester Car Clubs have partnered with their local football and netball clubs to host a show and shine event, featuring some of the region's favourite, fanciest, and finest vehicles.
The event will be held at the highly anticipated Eagles versus Tigers match at Rochester on May 27.
Mansfield Car Club member Paul Appleby will be barracking for the Eagles but simultaneously showing off his prized 1963 EJ Panel Van.
"We can park our cars and do the show and shine and then go watch the footy or netball," Paul said with a laugh.
"It's going to be really nice."
Paul said the event will feature a number of prize categories including the most coveted, Best in Show title.
"Our Rochester event is open to everybody and anybody who thinks they have something special," he said.
"You can enter any vehicle from any age.
"Our last show and shine we had a 1924 Ford and a brand new Maserati, so anybody is welcome."
While the event will stoke up some healthy rivalry between Mansfield and Rochester, all funds will be donated to food relief victims.
"Rochester is a town that was basically wiped out during the floods," Paul explained.
"They are getting back on track but they are still many people who are homeless and who are unable to access their insurance.
"We really wanted to do something to help."
The upcoming show and shine will have a $10 entry fee for any car submission.
Mansfield residents are welcome to meet at the information centre at 9:15 am on May 27 to travel together to Rochester.
