Welcome to Big Al's Poker Run.
Saturday 11th February 2012
Charles Paterson Park
BURSWOOD
Show 'n' Shine 10:00am - 4:00pm
32nd Poker Run 4:00pm - 6:00pm
BBQ & Dance at destination 6:00pm -
midnight
First held in 1981, Big Al's Poker Run has become one of Perth's most well known
hot rod events.
In the past 30 years, the Poker Run has grown from an initial entrant number of 52 in 1981 to
a record 850 for its 21st celebration run in 2001.
It now as an event that commands nine months worth of organising, involves numerous government departments and attracts a growing list of sponsors.
Due to the steady growth of the event, the demand
on resources and the restricted space available at venues, entry to the
event is restricted to hot rods, custom classics and cars manufactured in
Australia prior to January 1st, 1978. This
cut-off date applies also to Japanese and European cars. Cars of US
manufacture are not restricted.
Always intended as an event for hot rods and cars of
American origin, the Pre-’78 cut-off recognises the classic Aussie muscle cars and cruisers that have always
been part of the Poker Run.
Holdens up to WB, Toranas up to LX and Geminis up to
TD will ensure that those of you that love your Monaros, SLR/5000s and hot
four Holdens aren't disappointed.
For the Blue Oval fans, Falcons up to XC, Fairlanes
and LTDs up to ZH and Cortinas up to TE will still be able to enjoy Perth’s
biggest cruise, while Mopar fans will be happy to know that the last of the
Aussie-built Valiants — the CM — are also welcome.
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