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Michael Brown, from Nanango, with his “Chevuar”, a 1979 Series II XJ12 Jaguar which is now running a 350 Chevrolet motor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July 9, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Outstanding” … that’s how South Burnett Gas Guzzlers’ spokesman Terry Mackrell described this year’s three-day Raising Hell In Maidenwell, and any car lover would have to agree.<\/p>\n

There was something for everyone: hot rods, street machines, classic American iron, Fords and Holdens, Mustangs and Chevs, utes, and a nice line-up of vintage caravans.<\/p>\n

Terry said he was very pleased with the number of vehicles that had rolled up for the weekend of fun.<\/p>\n

“It was way more than we expected,” he said.<\/p>\n

The club will distribute the profits from the day to local charities.<\/p>\n

The main day of the event was the “public” day on Saturday which featured a large show’n’shine and live entertainment on stage.<\/p>\n

There was also lots of fun events, including chook lotto (which square would the chook poo on first?) and the traditional engine blow-up competition between a Ford and a Holden (sadly for Ford fans, the Holden ran more than twice as long without oil or water before imploding).<\/p>\n

The day was rounded off by a pig-on-a-spit dinner at the Maidenwell Hotel.<\/p>\n

“Raising Hell” \u00a0is the first event to be held on the recently upgraded Maidenwell Oval, which now features a large, flat display area following a lot of earthworks.<\/p>\n

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Trophy Winners<\/b><\/h3>\n

Hard Luck<\/b> – John Clayton
\nEntrants’ Choice<\/b> – Chas Murtash
\nPublican’s Choice<\/b> – Victor Pires
\nCouncillor’s Choice<\/b> – Ben McDonald<\/p>\n

Vintage Caravans<\/b>
\n1. Peter and Trish Stone
\n2. Steve and Vic Kirk
\n3. Stan Richards<\/p>\n

Vintage Caravan and Car Combo<\/b>
\n1. Nicole and Tray Balfour
\n2. Alicia Kirgwel
\n3. Ewer<\/p>\n

Top 10 Cars<\/b>
\nRoss and Desley McGaw, Gary Hunter, Steve Calleija, Shane Cuskelly, Mark and Michelle Haywood, John and Dianne Adams, Craig Hart and Melissa Haddon, Peter Brennan, Bruce Shevill, Chas Murtash<\/p>\n

Top Car Of The Show<\/b>
\nDaniel and Lyndal Southall – VW Ceetle.<\/p>\n

Grass Driving Events<\/b>
\n1. Troy Belfer
\n2. Jakob Black
\n3. Stan Rickard<\/p>\n

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Owen Johnston and Donna McLean, from Hervey Bay (with “Wal”) were enjoying the live music\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n
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The live entertainment, which late into the night, proved popular<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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Gas Guzzlers’ Terry and Rhonda Mackrell with Riley White, 7<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Warwick Millward with his 1942 F1 Ford<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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Jack and Robert McLean, from Nanango<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Photo Gallery: 2014 Raising Hell In Maidenwell<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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