Rockynats grew even bigger in its second year, with a huge 1468 cars and bikes making their way to the city streets for the three-day bonanza. 52,000 people turned out to enjoy the show, and 19,000 tickets were sold.
The event wrapped up on Sunday night with a monster award ceremony to celebrate the dedication of so many entrants. Here’s the full list of winners and runners-up:
ROCKNATS 02 GRAND CHAMPION
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
JUDGES’ CHOICE
Sam Gravagna, HK Monaro
Shane Reid, LH Torana
Mick & Kylee Mathews, XR Fairmont
MEGUIARS SUPER STARS
Corey Phie, LC Torana
Warren Burggraff, ‘33 Crossley roadster
OFFICIALS’ OFFICIAL
Sam Kele, Chevrolet Nova wagon
ELITE TOP 10
Billy Shelton, VL Calais
Corey Phie, LC Torana
Daryl O’Sullivan, HK ute
Matt Olver, ‘34 Ford
Micharl Hearne, ‘36 Chev Tudor
Shannon Christoffel, LX Torana
Warren Burggraff, ‘33 Crossley roadster
Mick & Kylee Mathews, XR Fairmont
ELITE AWARDS
Top Undercarriage/Driveline: Warren Burggraff, ‘33 Crossley roadster
2nd Top Engine Bay: Dean Rickard, HT Monaro
Top Engine Bay: Judith Menso, LX Torana
2nd Top Interior: Corey Phie, LC Torana
Top Interior: Dean Rickard, HT Monaro
2nd Top Bodywork: Charlie Harley, ‘57 Chev
Top Bodywork: Warren Burggraff, ‘33 Crossley roadster
2nd Top Paint: Billy Shelton, VL Calais
Top Paint: Dean Rickard, HT Monaro
Top Engineered: Billy Shelton, VL Calais
Top Custom/Classic: Charlie Harley, ‘57 Chev
Top Hot Rod: Warren Burggraff, ‘33 Crossley roadster
Top Restored/Unrestored: Andrew Borg, Plymouth Cuda
2nd Top Restomod: Robert Mcvicker, FJ Holden coupe concept
Top Restomod: Daryl O’Sullivan, HK ute
STREET AWARDS
Top Exhibition: Graham Dilley, Shelby Cobra replica
Top Engine Bay: Regan Burgess, HJ One Tonner
2nd Top Interior: Michael Sullivan, ‘34 Chev
Top Interior: Phil Kirby, XT Fairmont
2nd Top Bodywork: Jason Mansweto, XW Falcon
Top Bodywork: Davo Tennyson, FJ Holden
2nd Top Paint: Brendon Sainsbury, HX panel van
Top Paint: Jason Mansweto, XW Falcon
Top Engineered: Jason Mansweto, XW Falcon
Top Hot Rod: John Zammit, ‘34 Chev
Top Original Restored/Unrestored: Andrew Jamieson, FE Holden
Top Muscle Car: Jason Mansweto, XW Falcon
Top Sedan: Davo Tennyson, FJ Holden
Top Coupe: Aaron Hill, LX Torana
Top Convertible: Ross Mylrea, ‘57 Mercury Montclair
Top Wagon/Van: Graham Miller, EH panel van
Top Ute/Pickup: Anthony Brooks, HQ ute
Top Competition: Craig Barrass, HSV GTS-R Coupe
Top Custom: Andrew Long, HK delivery
Top Japanese: Martin Sedgman, Mazda RX4
Top USA: Stephen Marino, Chevrolet Apache
Top Ratter: Murray Hanifin, Chevrolet 3100
RARE SPARES COMMODORE HIGH ACHIEVER AWARDS
David Roberts, VC Commodore
Jason Steemson, HDT VK Commodore
Liam Edwards, VL Calais
Neil Edwards, VH Commodore
Shane Page, VL Calais
RARE SPARES TOP 20
Aaron Hill, LX Torana
Andrew Long, HK delivery
Anthony Brooks, HQ ute
Brendon Sainsbury, HX panel van
Craig Barrass, HSV GTS-R Coupe
Davo Tennyson, FJ Holden
Graham Miller, EH panel van
Graham Dilley, Shelby Cobra replica
Ian Wicks, ‘28 Ford Tudor
Jason Mansweto, XW Falcon
John Zammit, ‘34 Chev
Kavin Cooke, XY ute
Les Llewellyn, HQ Monaro
Mark Levigne, VC Valiant
Paul Connolly, KB2 International
Paul Surmon, XB hardtop
Phil Kirby, XT Fairmont
Stephen Marino, Chevrolet Apache
Shaun Holman, XY ute
Warren Burggraff, ‘35 Chev pickup
GARRETT ADVANCING MOTION STREET DRAGS
Street runner-up: Jamie Freeman, HQ Kingswood
Street winner: Heath Lebsanft, HQ Monaro
Pro runner-up: Luke Rosadi, VE Maloo
Pro winner: Shane Page, VL Calais
INSANE PERFORMANCE DYNO COMPETITION
Highest horsepower, four cylinder: Peter Smith, Datsun 120Y
Highest horsepower, six cylinder: Jason Hack, 1976 Ford F100
Highest horsepower, eight cylinder: Jamie Meier, HQ Monaro
Rev Monster: Jamie Freeman, HQ Kingswood
Boost Demon: Liam Edwards, VL Calais
Torque Titan: Mark Johnstone, Ford Capri
Spray and Pray: Andy Fensom, LX Torana
Dyno Champion: Jamie Meier, HQ Monaro
BURNOUT CHAMPIONSHIP
Skid Freak: Damien Stockham, VB Commodore
Fastest tip-in: Nathan Lewis, HQ One Tonner
Crowd Favourite: Hayden Winnett, 1981 Toyota Corona
Third place: Kyle O’Neil, WB One Tonner
Second place: Jeffrey McDonald, VY SS ute
Burnout Championship winner: Nathan Lewis, HQ One Tonner
BURNOUT MASTERS
Third place: Kyle Douglas, 2004 Toyota HiLux
Second place: Warren Gersekowski, HG ute
Burnout Masters winner: Jake Myers, ‘66 Mustang
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