Jaguars in bold shades of red, classy silver and British racing green have descended on Port Stephens.
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The National Jaguar Rally is being held in Shoal Bay for four days, starting from Friday, March 24.
The event is expected to attract more than 250 Jaguarphiles with their cars and inject an estimated $377,000 to the region’s economy.
The 2017 National Rally director, Ken White, who lives in Nelson Bay, said the event was not just for car lovers, but all members of the Port Stephens community.
“We’re delighted to bring our rally to Port Stephens in 2017 to showcase our special cars and share our passion for this beautiful car with the public” Mr White said.
“The idea of the rally is to bring people from various clubs together but undoubtedly, it will also bring people from the community and wider Hunter together.”
The rally will feature a range of events, including a meet and greet, a jaguar display day, a presentation dinner and a hillcimb.
More than 200 Jaguars, ranging from 1940 models to Jags released just this year, will be on display in Fly Point Park on Saturday, March 25.
A free event, the display will be open to the public between 10am and 3pm.
There will also be jumping castles for children, market stalls and music set up in the park.
NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW Police, Marine Rescue and Port Stephens Koalas will each have stalls set up at the Jaguar display day.
The community is also being invited to Ringwood Motorsports Complex on Sunday, March 26, to watch Jaguars take part in a hillclimb.
Rally participants will race against the clock and compete for the fastest time.
The hillclimb is free to attend. It will run 10am to 2pm.
Jaguar rally participants hail from all across Australia, with many staying at Ramada Resort on the shores of Shoal Bay.
The theme will be ‘Jags prowling Port Stephens’.
Many participants are also expected to make the most of their journey by exploring the Port Stephens region.
Destination Port Stephens marketing manager Danny Eather said that the rally would have a sizeable impact on the region’s economy.
“We’re thrilled that the Jaguar Rally will be held in beautiful Port Stephens this year,” he said.
“Spending by participants and visitors to the event on local accommodation, food and attractions will support the local economy and the event will provide colour and spectacle for locals and visitors alike.”
For more event information email director-jnr17@jaguar.or.au.
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