Rods Cruise The Queenscliff Strip.

         Rods Cruise The Queenscliff Strip.

By Mark Humphrey

Queenscliff, Vic/Aus. 3^rd February 2015. Hot Rods from far and wide converged on the seaside resort of Queenscliff last weekend to take part in the annual Geelong Street Rodders Queenscliff Rod Run.  Now in its 12 year, the Queenscliff Rod Run has grown quite considerably from its beginnings at the Queenscliff Army Barracks with an estimated 550 plus exquisite hot-rods and muscle cars rolling in for the event. Having outgrown the barracks the show has now taken over Queenscliff’s Princess Park situated close to the pristine shore line of Queenscliff and is an ideal setting for the cruise cool event which features local site seeing and tourism trips to many of the regions attractions, a dedicated Saturday night time cruise through the streets of Queenscliff culminating with the famous show n shine display at Princess Park on the Sunday.Awesome display of custom cars cruising the strip

Victoria threw up its fickle weather throughout the event resembling more of a winter event than one jam packed in the middle of summer. Even with the coolish weather the Saturday night cruise was a fabulous success with several thousand spectators and drivers alike rolling into the main street of Queenscliff to witness what is becoming an integral part of the 3 day event.

Cool caddies, buckets and street machines cruised the spectator lined main drag for hours swapping drivers and passengers along the way. A couple of pick-ups took turns in loading up with kids for a cruise around the block while others simply cruised the atmosphere that was the night cruise.Plenty of street machines out and about

Car owners beamed huge smiles as they showed off their pride and joys to the gathered public and whilst the scene was dominated by male drivers there was no shortage of females at the wheel as they added to the spectacle. Indeed both the hot rodding and the street car scenes are witnessing a huge growth in female participation with many girls purchasing their own rides. With the friendly family type atmosphere of the festival and its location, it is no wonder the event has grown into one of the country’s ultimate car shows with no sign of slowing down.Plenty of girls cruising the night air as well making this truely an event for all-comers

Keep an eye out for 2016 dates and especially the Saturday Night Cruise. For me the “night cruise” was the highlight of the event with scenes resembling the 60’s. For more details on the 2016 event go to.

Video Action From The Cruise Night!

Next up on the Victorian cruising calendar are 2 events worth considering this weekend.

Kingpin Kuztums have their live warehouse event on in Dandenong starting at 3pm this Saturday featuring plenty of cool rides and live music while FWY have their Endless Summer #5 event on in Geelong on Saturday night.

For details on the Kingpin Kuztums event go to:

https://www.facebook.com/events/756215117802020/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

For details on the FWY event go to:  https://www.facebook.com/events/989202731094566/

Pics From The Cruise

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