The Pukekohe Lions club inaugural “wheels of fortune” vehicle display on May 8th at Pukekohe racecourse was billed as a massive vehicle extravaganza for the whole family, and they delivered. The Lions gathered a diverse selection of vehicles which they described as “past & present”, “original & modified”, “slow & fast” and “classic & unique” and they certainly gathered some of each. Add the other entertainment on the day with fantastic food on offer and it made for a great day out.

There was a huge line up with over 1200 cars and special interest vehicles around the track and in the pit areas with displays from numerous clubs and organisations including Franklin Street Rodders, the American Muscle Car Club, Iron Sands Rod & Custom, HSV Club, Zephyr and Zodiac, Mini, MG, Military vehicles, Coast Guard, Fire Service, St John and many more. There was also part of Dave Parkers amazing car collection, with 11 of his 18 classic cars on display.

In addition to the fine line up of cars there was a good selection of food and beverages, music by Tuakau country variety music club and the Sunset coast big band and several VIP guests including Auckland mayor Len Brown, TVNZ’s Mark Sainbury, and local MP Paul Hutchison wandering around and being interviewed over the P.A. (more…)

This Sunday (May 8), Pukekohe Park Raceway will host the Wheels of Fortune event which is about cars and also about raising some money for charities.

Over 1,000 vehicles have registered for a massive car display or all types of machines. Classic, modern, original, modified and race machines are all coming out to show off their sheetmetal for charity. There will also be commercial exhibitors and the Roaring Forties warbirds acrobatic team will be flying overhead to entertain the crowds. VIP guests will include Jan McLaren, Peggy Bourne, Greeta Hulme and Paul Fahey, Auckland Mayor Len Brown and TV commentator Mark Sainsbury will also be in attendance.

There will be food stalls to keep the kids quiet and family focused entertainment. Proceeds from the event will go to the Fire Brigade, Police, St Johns Ambulance, Coast Guard and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. (more…)