Launceston’s classic car community is gearing up for the 28th FB and EK Holden Nationals on June 11.
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Held at Royal Park, it will mark the first time the show has been held in Tasmania.
Nationals organising committee president Brett Costello said he thought it was time for change.
“It came about because I wanted to do something outside the box this year,” he said.
It came about because I wanted to do something outside the box this year
- Brett Costello
“We usually get entrants from Tasmania, being a Victorian club, and it is definitely a nice part of the world down there.”
Holden’s EK Series was introduced in 1961 as an updated version of the Holden FB.
More than 50 vehicles are set to be displayed as part of the nationals, including some from Tasmania.
Entrants will drive from Legana to Greens beach after they sign in on the Saturday morning, giving West Tamar a glimpse at the historical vehicles in action.
The presentation dinners for the show will be held at the Aspect Tamar resort, where the majority of visiting entrants will be staying.
One of the biggest interstate contingents for this year’s show is from Western Australia, with four entrants set to make the trip for the event.
Sean Slatter
Journalist at Fairfax Media based at Launceston.
Journalist at Fairfax Media based at Launceston.
