More than 300 historic, classic and performance cars from the 1920s to modern-day will turn out for the 26th Historic Leyburn Sprints on 21 and 22 August.
One of Australia’s most popular motorsport heritage events, the community-run Sprints celebrate the running of the 1949 Australian Grand Prix near this former gold rush village on the Southern Darling Downs.
Main attractions include round-the-houses time trials starting outside the 1863-licensed Royal Hotel, a vintage caravan display, a big Shannons Show ‘n’ Shine display, market stalls and plenty of country hospitality.
There’s also a welcome barbecue on Friday 20 August open to all, a charity auction, a fun run around the track, chances to win racing car rides and a super-screen showing all the action via video streaming.
Leyburn is on the Toowoomba–Karara Road, approx. 68kms south of Toowoomba and approx. 75kms north-west of Warwick.
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Key details
• Date: 20-21 August 2022
• Location: Macintyre St, Leyburn, Qld 4365
• Time: Starts 8am Saturday-Sunday
• Tickets: Adult $25 daily, $35 weekend; children under 14 free (online or at the gate)
• More information: www.historicleyburnsprints.com.au
