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Only an hour from Canberra, it's a chance to also to check out the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales region about 195 kilometres south-west of Sydney.
A Chequered Past will feature 12 amazing vehicles, including the 1967 Brabham Repco BT23A-1 V8 racing car, built and raced by Sir Jack Brabham.
In a Museum first, the Brabham will join 11 other cars from the Museum's collection at Wakefield Park Raceway, in an unprecedented opportunity for the public to see them being driven around the track.
The vehicles will be on display at Wakefield Park from 10am until 3pm and will do laps individually and in groups.
“The National Museum's historic vehicle collection is an intrinsic part of the Australian story and we are delighted to be able to share them in such an exciting way," says National Museum Director, Dr Mathew Trinca.
“This is the first time some of these cars have been on public display and it's certainly the first time so many of our historic collection can be seen in one place. Even more thrilling is that all 12 vehicles will be in action and driven around the racetrack. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the fact that we maintain these vehicles in working order,” Dr Trinca said.
Dean Chapman, operations manager of Wakefield Park Raceway, said the event was quite different to their usual program and was a wonderful opportunity to engage new spectators.
“The National Museum holds great objects in their collections and we are thrilled that they want to bring these vehicles to our venue in Goulburn,” Mr Chapman said.
“There is already strong excitement among the local community about hosting this national event which will attract visitors from around the country.”
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