The streets of Northam have been transformed into a 1950s-inspired race track, with thousands of spectators watching the action.
The Northam Flying 50 event is one of two remaining "around-the-house" motorsport events in the country.The streets of a West Australian country town have been transformed into an old-school race track in celebration of the storied history of Australian motorsport.
Northam Motor Sport Festival co-event coordinator Randle Beavis attributed the event's long-term success to the community's natural curiosity for days gone by."We are continually showing people, as they migrate away from cities and move to country regions, which we know they're doing ... that this is what used to happen once upon a time," Mr Beavis said.
"We have recreated and managed each year's events in a manner that is showing the general public, shires and insurance companies that we can set up, run and achieve these events in today's world without any issues."We've been doing it for that long that the authorities have realised that these people know what they're doing, they can do it safely."
Car enthusiast and first-time attendee, Janielle Andersen, showcased a 1934 Ford Coupe hot rod she shared with her partner in the show and shine competition. "The race around the streets has been a stand out today; it's exciting to be at an event where people are actually racing the cars that they are showcasing."
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