Community
24 January, 2024
‘Prison Break’ notches fundraising record
A RECORD amount was raised for charity at the annual Guzzlers Car Club’s Prison Break event over the weekend.
Just about anything with an engine lined Camp Cooriemungle on Saturday for the seventh annual Prison Break weekend.
Live music, a jumping castle, games, prizes and more than 80 vehicles made for a hive of activity.
Guzzlers Car Club president Claude Love said despite a slight downturn in size this year, it didn’t stop those involved raising a record amount for a worthy cause through the club’s auction.
“We think it all went really well this year, but numbers down a little because there was so much else on like Premier Speedway and some other car clubs hosting meetings,” he said.
“We had a good day and the people there all seemed to have a good day too.
“The most important thing is we raised just over $3100 for Western District Food Share.”
Mr Love said the Guzzlers Car Club members were “thrilled” to raise so much money for such an important cause.
“It’s a record, we normally average around $2000, so we’re really happy,” he said.
“It’s a good cause to get behind. It’s not just for Warrnambool, but it’s well spread across the whole district.
“Our members have walked through the food share and they have shown us what they do, so we know firsthand what a great cause it is.
“So many people need them at some stage, and we know people they have helped out, so we’re always happy to throw our support behind them.”
Drivers of some of history’s most iconic vehicles flocked to the region from hours away, embracing the ‘Show us ya toys’ theme of the event.
“We were happy to see so many vehicles,” Mr Love said.
“We had two motorbikes and a good variety of cars, from an old Landcruiser up to some big dollar hot rods.
“Overall it was a good turnout.”
A highlight for the club was handing out the Reg Dumesny Memorial Award.
The award, named in the memory of the late motoring legend from Panmure, was presented by his grandson Zeke, son Jake and brother Max.
“Giving out that award tugs on the old heart strings,” Mr Love said.
“It was good to see some of his family there.”
Mr Love thanked all who came along on the day, promising 2025 would be bigger and better than ever.
“Thank you to everyone who helped out on the day,” Mr Love said.
“At the last minute our caterer pulled out so some of the locals stepped up to help.
“It was all really appreciated and we look forward to being back bigger and better next year.”