After spending days around flash high-performance cars, other more well-mannered attendees of Summernats have their interest piqued in getting one for themselves, even if some of the test drives turn out to be little more than joy rides.

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A trip down to Canberra has resulted in an unlikely win for one local man's passion project, which took out the top prize in a competition at Summernats 35.

Source: https://www.beaudeserttimes.com.au/story/8047238/the-horsepower-and-the-passion/?src=rss

“His DNA is all through Summernats, so he’s on our branded T-shirts and grandstand,” Andy says.

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Look, it helps if you like all the horsepower but there's a bit on at Summernats for those of us who don't know our shaft rod from our spark plug.

Source: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8035645/want-to-win-summernats-mullet-competition-heres-how/?src=rss

Mr Black said embracing Summernats was the best way to come to peace with the fact there might be a bit more noise around.

Source: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8171786/canberras-biggest-noise-complainers-revealed/?src=rss

Switching from judging the people in attendance to those with wheels, Summernats Chief Judge Rachael Durbridge takes on the role of selecting the pick of the litter.

Source: https://canberraweekly.com.au/faces-of-summernats-35-on-show-in-canberra/

There will be a sombre tone to Summernats 35, though, as it’s the first since founder Chic Henry died in April 2022.

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