Community & Business
3 August, 2026
Breaking News from the Sports Museum
Aussie Motorsport Icons to “Pitstop” in Allora Friday 14 August from 11am-1pm
As part of their Leyburn Sprints tour several Australian Motorsport Icons will “Pitstop” in Allora. They will attend the Allora Regional Sports Museum’s official opening of the new Gallery featuring the well-known Partington family owned “Wikner Ford Special” Australia’s oldest racing car.
Icons include national treasure Dick Johnson, his sidekick John Bowe, Rally Legend Colin Bond, the first to crack the 100MPH lap at Bathurst Kevin Bartlett, F5000 gun Bruce Allison, Sports Car Champion Bap Romano and NASCAR Racer Charlie O’Brien.
A special Cars and Coffee will be a display feature at the northern end of Herbert Street with Allora’s own Amy’s Coffee Van right beside the Sports Museum. Bring your Special Car to be part of the festivities.
The winner of the John Bowe book prize will be announced and JB will autograph and personalise the book for the winner. Tickets (3 for $5) will be available on the day. Get your tickets at the museum or call Perry for all enquiries.
- Perry Cronin President
Allora & District Sports Museum
For more information -
Wikner Racer info Doug - 0429 012 137
Cars & Coffee call Lindsay for a spot - 0447 070 635
Museum enquiries Perry - 0407 034 320
