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PAST EVENT

Saturday 18th of April 2009 - Dowerin 18-19th

Theo’s Run Dowerin 18th - 19th
Long ago... 79 years to be exact, the first motor races were held in Dowerin, initially at Speedway Lake, then moved to what is now the famous Dowerin Field Days grounds.

The Second World War brought the "Days of Daring Do" to a halt and although some local racing started after the war finished, followed by some drag racing in the late 1960s, sadly the halcyon motor racing days faded into distant memory. Although most of the original drivers are no longer with us, the Shire and people of Dowerin decided to honour the memories of the old days, with an annual two day motor vehicle celebration, with the inaugural event in 2007.

Open to all car and motorbike enthusiasts everywhere, regardless of age and model; it's a two day event into the very heartland of the wheatbelt, to celebrate the good old days. Entry in the event costs a minimal $10.00 per person (kids free). It is a fantastic way to enjoy a motoring weekend away in the W.A. countryside. Friendship and fun abound.

On Saturday there is an evening street party and Band (the Main street is closed from 4pm) whilst on Sunday "Theo’s Run" will be a rally (on bitumen) around the district in the morning, followed by The Neal Miller Regularity Trials during the day when part of the main street (Stewart St) will be blocked off to create a parade and demonstration circuit, where anyone can participate. Food can be purchased from the hotel and the service clubs will provide BBQ breakfasts and lunch. The event will finish at 4.00pm, in order to give participants time to get home to Perth before nightfall.

If you want to enjoy the whole weekend away join the MX-5 Club cruise to Dowerin, lead by Wayne O’Brien, on Saturday. We meet at our usual location in the eastern carpark adjacent to the Burswood Dome at 9.30 for a 10 AM sharp departure at 10.00am. There will be a ~ 1 hour lunch stop in Toodyay, before the final run to Dowerin, where participants are allowed to angle park Le Mans style in the main street and mingle to discuss the run and the fun.

You need to arrange your own overnight accommodation in Dowerin (early booking is recommended!) at one of the following:

  • Commercial Hotel
    Tel: 089 631 1206

  • Dowerin Roadhouse & Caravan Park
    Tel: 089 631 1135

  • Dowerin Bed & Breakfast
    Tel: 089 631 1008

If you only want to come for the Sunday events you can make your own way down or join the Dowerin Car Club convoy meeting at 7:30 for an 8 AM departure at the Centrepoint Shopping Centre, Midland.

For further information contacti Wayne O’Brien using the form below.

Autumn is a great time of the year and it's a marvellous opportunity to come for a run out into the wheatbelt for a fun weekend of celebration, tall tales, motoring mayhem and country hospitality.