DOUBLE DOSE OF GEELONG REVIVAL IN 2022

After a successful return in March this year, the Geelong Revival Motoring Festival will have a second running in 2022 on its traditional weekend from November 25-27.

The 2020 and 2021 editions of the festival were postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, however the event returned with a bang in March as part of Geelong’s ‘biggest ever weekend’ of events including live shows from the Foo Fighters and Midnight Oil.

Such was the raging success of the return event that Geelong will host a second motoring festival later this year.

“The overwhelming support for the March event marked a resounding success for us” Event Director Nicholas Heath said.

“With lockdowns and last-minute cancellations (hopefully) in the rear-view mirror, people are hungrier than ever to get out and do things on their weekends.

“The Geelong Revival Motoring Festival offers the perfect day out for everyone, regardless of whether you’re a car nut down in the pits or just enjoying the sun on the Eastern Beach hill.”

The last weekend of November is a slot that the Geelong Revival Motoring Festival has held for many years, serving as the last major event on the motorsport calendar annually.

Geelong has hosted the Geelong Revival Motoring Festival and its predecessor, the Geelong Speed Trials, over 66 years, both a staple of the region’s calendar.

New racers, exhibitions and attractions have been promised for the November edition.

Back in March, the fastest time was set by Sally-Anne Hains at 10.49s in her 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo, while the fastest motorcycle entry was Ian Ruby on his 2015 BMW S1000R with a 10.91s.

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