Date: Saturday 1st August & 2nd August 2026 ( 2 day event)

Time: 1st 7am – 2nd 5pm

Location: MotorMall Wanneroo Raceway

Details: With lots of time and effort, Murray (the pest), has again managed to organise the Charger Club of WA to be able to participate in the event on both the Saturday and Sunday to display our Mopars, with free entry granted for the vehicle driver and passengers (restrictions apply)

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Classic cars & coffee

Date: Sunday 2nd August 2026

Time: 9am – 11am

Location: University of Western Australia

Details: Classic Cars and Coffee is Perth’s Biggest Monthly Cars & Coffee Event 

⇢ Proudly Supporting Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

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wa – hsvnc car display at supercheap auto 0’connor

Date: Sunday 2nd August 2026

Time: 10am – 11am

Location: 382 South Street, O’Connor WA 6163

Details: THIS CAR DISPLAY WILL BE AT SUPERCHEAP AUTO O’ CONNOR – 382 SOUTH ST, O’ CONNOR.

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shannons southern coffee cruise, eaton

Date: Sunday 9th August 2026

Time: 9am

Location: Eaton Foreshore Playground

Details: Shannons Southern Coffee Cruise, Meeting mates ya haven’t met yet since 2016

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chryslers and coffee

Date: Saturday 15th August 2026

Time: 8am

Location: Gracie’s Cafe

Details: Saturday 15th August 8:00am – 10.00am Chryslers and Coffee Monthly casual coffee

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northern steel monthly meet august 2026

Date: Saturday 15th August 2026

Time: 6pm

Location: Bunnings Joondalup

Details: The August meet of Northern Steel will be held outside Bunnings Joondalup (cnr of Sundew Rise and Joondalup Drive) also known as Joondalup Square.

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hopdup hotrods and donuts monthly meet

Date: Sunday 16th August 2026

Time: 8:30am – 10:30am

Location: Jaylea’s Patisserie

Details: A casual catch up open to pre 66 hotrods, customs, classic cars and bikes

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wa -hsvnc cruise to gin gin hotel

Date: Sunday 16th August 2026

Time: 11am – 4pm

Location: BP (Midvale, WA, Australia)

Details: Join us for a cruise to the Gin Gin Hotel. There will be some beautiful opportunities for photos along the way.

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combustion & coffee car show supporting – epilepsy wa

Date: Saturday 22nd August 2026

Time: 9am – 12:30pm

Location: Armadale Senior High Scool

Details: Combustion and Coffee Car Show supporting – Epilepsy WA at the Armadale Senior high School Oval. Sanctioned event confirmed

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REPCO PRESENTS: CUSTOM CARS & COFFEE – AUGUST MEET

Date: Sunday 23th August 2026

Time: 9am – 11:30am

Location: Midvale Speed Dome

Details: We want to see every corner of Perth’s car culture roll out — from Muscle to JDM, Hotrods to Exotics, Classics to Bikes — all together to celebrate everything automotive! Let’s show the rest of Australia why CC&C has been the longest continually running Cars and Coffee meet in the country.

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york motor show hsvnc club display

Date: Sunday 30th August 2026

Time: 8am – 3pm

Location: York Motor Museum

Details: This event is free to attend and welcomes all Holden & GM vehicles to participate in a fantastic display.

For More Information CLICK HERE

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In a career spanning over five decades, John Bowe has mastered virtually every type of race car imaginable. While he officially stepped back from regular TCM competition, the opportunity to jump behind the wheel of a brand-new, impeccably built car was too good to pass up.

The Return of the Terminator

Bowe was at the Sandown Supercar Round to contest a one-off drive in the Touring Car Masters category, driving a stunning A9X-inspired Holden Torana hatch. This immaculate car was built by the renowned team at Bendigo Retro Muscle Cars for owner David Schramm.

“I’m kind of like the Terminator, I’m back for a minute,” Bowe quipped [01:01].

He expressed high praise for the craftsmanship, noting that the quality of the build was the main reason he agreed to the drive [01:17]. The Torana stands out in the TCM field, finished in a stunning “original royal plum color” that gives it an authentic 1970s aesthetic, unlike the flashier liveries of some rivals [01:35].

The Raw Challenge of Classic Muscle

For fans who love the purity of old-school racing, Bowe offered a fascinating insight into what makes the TCM cars such a handful—and why he loves them.

Despite his extensive experience, Bowe admitted he had “sort of forgotten how tough they were to drive” [02:51]. These powerful cars, running on bumpy tracks like Sandown, demand absolute commitment from the driver because they have:

• No Aero: The lack of modern aerodynamics means the cars are “hard work” and “leap around quite a lot” [02:57]. In a statement that may ruffle some feathers, Bowe declared, “my opinion, aero ruins racing” [03:02].
• Raw Power: They are a true test of a driver’s ability to manage power and chassis control without electronic aids, proving why the category is so popular.

Bowe, who holds an immense respect for the TCM paddock, highlighted the incredible “camaraderie” and the quality people in the community as a major drawcard for the series [03:54].

Keeping Sharp: From GT4 to Open Wheelers

Even after reducing his TCM commitment, Bowe has been busy proving his versatility across the global motorsport landscape [02:07]. Since his last regular TCM appearance, he’s been actively driving:

• A BMW GT4
• A Mustang endurance car in the 6-hour races
• A Mazda RX8 Cup car
• A historic open-wheeler

He also spends considerable time coaching and driving hot laps for Fast Track Experiences, ensuring he never goes “too rusty” [02:20].

The Cars He Loved… and the Ones That Tried to Kill Him

When asked about his all-time favourite race cars, Bowe explained that his affection is usually reserved for the cars he was most successful in [04:13]. This includes a Ralt open-wheeler and a Veskanda sports car from his early career, as well as the legendary Ford Sierras he campaigned with Dick Johnson.

However, not every machine earned his love. In a moment of frank honesty, he mentioned the cars he didn’t love were the ones that “try to kill you,” citing one in particular that “spat its wheel off twice” [04:43].

This interview is a must-watch for anyone who loves classic race cars, the thrills of the Touring Car Masters, and stories from one of Australia’s greatest drivers.

Watch the Full Interview Here!

Don’t miss any of the fantastic stories and insights from the man they call JB!

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