Organisers say the sixth Lang Lang Show and Shine and Swap Meet, held on the 12 February, was a memorable day for at least three reasons.
Firstly, how passionate the show car fraternity are, with over 90 cars turning out to be judged despite the weather; secondly, that more than 150 or so more vehicles came along to show and present their vehicles for the public to view; and thirdly, that despite the bad weather forecast and subsequent rain, it takes more than this to dissuade these dedicated motor enthusiasts from staying home, or even going home once the deluge occurred.
Organiser Rudy de Jong described the quality of vehicles displayed as “excellent”, giving the judges a hard time deciding on the ultimate winners in the various classes and overall winners.
“Sometimes less than a point meant winning and losing in the various categories,” he said.
“The local lawn mowing racers were not deterred by the weather and had a successful, though at times muddy, event.”
Mr de Jong said the two jet-propelled vehicles proved to be of special interest to the crowd and warmed up an otherwise cold day, with lots of flame, excitement and noise.
“They were a great spectacle, enjoyed by young and old alike,” he said.
The committee thanked all those who came along to support, and volunteer for the event, raising funds towards an aged care facility for the town.
“Let’s just hope next year the weather gods are more considerate,” Mr de Jong said.
