David Hack Classic revving up in May

The David Hack Classic will be on again this year on Sunday, May 21 at the Toowoomba Aerodrome. This is the 23rd year of the event.

The day attracts some 400 vehicles and 30 to 40 aircraft, with some 4,000 people attending the day.

There are 21 trophies on offer for various categories.

Many classic car owners and car clubs make the David Hack Classic a must attend event.

The mix of classic vehicles and warbirds makes for a unique atmosphere.

This year the Jensen Car Club is holding its Club National Rally at the David Hack for 2023.

Some aircraft will be offering joy flights.

The WWII P51 Mustang “the Flying Undertaker”, and the L 39 Albatross jet fighter are set to be popular.

So will be the North American T-28 Trojans and CA-25 Winjeels.

The David Hack Classic is a major fundraising event for charities and over 60 volunteers help run the day.

The Leukaemia Foundation and Blue Care are primary recipients.

The event is run by the Rotary Club of Toowoomba North in conjunction with Aerotec with assistance from Toowoomba Regional Council.

Public parking is free, food and drinks (no alcohol) are available.

There is an entry fee to attend, $15 per adult, children 12 and under free, $40 for family 2 adults and teenagers.

Exhibitors are $10 per vehicle with two people on board.

Exhibitors start assembling at 7.30 am, with the public gates open at 8.30am. The event finishes at 2.30pm.

For more information follow the event on the ‘David Hack Classic’ Facebook page and the David Hack Classic page on the Rotary Club of Toowoomba North website therotaryclub. com.au

Toowoomba World Environment day

The Toowoomba environment movement will celebrate its one day of the year in Lake Annand Park on Sunday, 4 June with United Nations World Environment Day.

The United Nations theme for 2023 is Beat Plastic Pollution. There will be other UN issues of peace, multiculturalism, Indigenous matters, anti-racism, multi-faith and social justice. These will be highlighted with music, song and dance, speakers, and stalls, with food available and children’s activities.

Also on the agenda are free e-bike trials, an international art exhibition and guest speakers.

Groups involved include the Women in Harmony Choir, Toowoomba Wilderness Society, Toowoomba for Climate Action and Permaculture Toowoomba.

The program begins at 10am and powers through to 4pm.

It is a free family day in the park to which everyone is welcome, including easy access for wheelchairs to attend.

For further information and stall enquiries, call Neil Riethmuller on 4634 7693.