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Special Olympics and Australia Dream Ride at MotorWorld Sydney

Call for Registrations: Special Olympics and Australia Dream Ride at MotorWorld Sydney

Special Olympics representatives at the recent launch of MWS by NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism & Major Events and Minister for Sport, Stuart Ayres
A special feature of MotorWorld Sydney’s four-day motoring festival to be held at Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek, will be the Dream Ride Experience to raise funds for Special Olympics Australia (SOA) on Sunday, 4 December.

Dream Ride began in the USA sixteen years ago. Dream Ride USA attracts thousands of people to its major event held each year in Connecticut. A special highlight is a motorbike rally with thousands of riders starting from satellite locations in Canada and the Eastern Seaboard of the USA.

MotorWorld Sydney has partnered with Special Olympics Australia to bring the inaugural Dream Ride Experience to Sydney. Five luxury car convoys and three motorcycle convoys will travel to Sydney Motorsport Park as part of Dream Ride Experience 2016. Each of the five luxury car convoys will start from an iconic Sydney location. 1,000 motorbikes will be taking part in rallies from three different regional locations (Bathurst, Canberra & Newcastle). Motorcyclists will ride in convoy to Sydney Motorsport Park and join the luxury car convoys to complete a lap of honour with their passengers – Special Olympics athletes and a selected group of people living with an intellectual disability enjoying a ride in a car of their dreams – Ferrari, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Mustang or Maserati.

MotorWorld Sydney joins Special Olympics Australia in inviting you to be part of this special event, engaging people with a mental disability in MotorWorld Sydney activities. Participants can register their interest to participate in Dream Ride Australia 2016 at www.dreamride.com.au. Places are strictly limited. For more information about Dream Ride contact Fran Eustace on 0410 664 564 or frane@specialolympics.com.au.

MotorWorld Sydney: A motoring festival for everyone

Australia’s biggest driving experience, MotorWorld Sydney, will be a unique motoring festival designed to appeal to everyone.

The festival, which will run from December 1 – 4, will be suited to car enthusiasts and people looking to make their next car purchase, as well as those keen to take the family out for a day of fun and entertainment.

The event will be a Mega Test Fest, offering visitors the chance to test drive cars on track, road or off-road, making it the most engaging way for people to compare brands and models.

Managing Director of MotorWorld Sydney Kris Willand said today’s vehicle buyers wanted to be informed and entertained.

“Our main target will be families and our focus will be on giving them a chance to test drive vehicles on the street, track or off-road circuits,” he said.

With dedicated ‘zones’ in place across the Sydney Motorsport Park venue, visitors can enjoy everything from expert driving demonstrations and the latest car technology in action to on-track entertainment, product innovations and exotic automotive brands, all in one setting.

The automotive Aftermarket Zone will feature products including car parts, accessories, tools and equipment.

Additionally, the Lifestyle Zone will showcase a selection of leisure products that are ‘connected to the car’. This will include boating, camping, fishing, cycling, surfing, sailing and other outdoor activities to encourage the driver to enjoy the outdoors. It’s a perfect opportunity for mums to plan their next family holiday or for outdoorsy types to find inspiration in new products and activities.

A special ‘Ladies Day’ hosted by Mamamia publisher Mia Freedman will incorporate driving and educational experiences, as well as a range of lifestyle topics designed exclusively for women.

With 65% of women now responsible for car purchases, it made sense to create a motoring festival that is inclusive of women.

A Family Zone will be available for all members of the family to enjoy, including children.

“A quality entertainment and educational program will ensure all members of the family have a great day out,” Mr Willand said.

This includes families with young children as a child-minding centre, run by professional child carers, will give parents the chance to focus on exhibitors and their buying activities uninterrupted.