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Caffeine & Gasoline #25
Jun
15
2025 Past Event
Caffeine & Gasoline #25
Federal Mills
09:00 – 12:00
All makes and models welcome. Bring your car along, have a look at the vintage markets, grab a coffee and/or a feed from one of the on site cafe's.  This event is run by Geelong Motoring Enthusiasts Inc under the name of Caffeine and Gasoline. The club's committee will be in attendance to answer any questions about the club.
National Motoring Heritage Day + Caffeine & Gasoline #24
May
18
2025 Past Event
National Motoring Heritage Day + Caffeine & Gasoline #24
Federal Mills
10:00 – 13:00
National Motoring Heritage Day – Sunday, 18th May 2025 Join us for National Motoring Heritage Day, an annual celebration of Australia’s rich motoring history and the passionate enthusiasts who keep it alive. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our vehicles to the wider community while enjoying a scenic coastal drive. RSVPs Are Essential! To help us plan for sufficient parking at both the pre-meet location and the destination, we ask that all attendees use the ‘Get Tickets’ button to register for a free ticket. This ensures we can allocate enough space for vehicles and provide a smooth, enjoyable experience for everyone. >> Download Drive Instructions: Drive Instructions << Caffeine & Gasoline 24 + Cruise This event will also double as Caffeine & Gasoline #24, making it an extra special gathering for our community. The pre-meet at Federal Mills will follow the usual Caffeine & Gasoline format, where members and guests can grab a coffee, check out an impressive variety of vehicles, and enjoy some great conversations before we hit the road for the cruise. Event Details: 📅 Date: Sunday, 18th May 2025 📍 Pre-Meet Location: Federal Mills, North Geelong ⏰ Pre-Meet Time: From 8:00 AM 🚗 Departure: 10:30 AM sharp 🌭 Arrival & Sausage Sizzle: Around 12:00 PM at Queenscliff Cruise Route: The drive will take us on a scenic journey from Federal Mills, North Geelong, through the heart of Geelong’s city centre, before heading along Portarlington Road. From there, we’ll cruise through Drysdale, Portarlington, Indented Head, St Leonards, and Point Lonsdale, before finishing up at Queenscliff. Upon arrival in Queenscliff, we’ll enjoy a free club sausage sizzle, giving members a chance to catch up, admire the cars, and celebrate National Motoring Heritage Day in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. RSVPs Are Essential! To help us plan for sufficient parking at both the pre-meet location and the destination, we ask that all attendees use the ‘Get Tickets’ button to register for a free ticket. This ensures we can allocate enough space for vehicles and provide a smooth, enjoyable experience for everyone. This event is a great way to connect with fellow enthusiasts, enjoy a picturesque drive, and share our passion for motoring with the wider public. All classic, vintage, and enthusiast vehicles are welcome—so polish up your pride and joy and join us for a memorable day on the road!!
Caffeine & Gasoline #23
Apr
20
2025 Past Event
Caffeine & Gasoline #23
Federal Mills
09:00 – 12:00
All makes and models welcome. Bring your car along, have a look at the vintage markets, grab a coffee and/or a feed from one of the on site cafe's.  This event is run by Geelong Motoring Enthusiasts Inc under the name of Caffeine and Gasoline. The club's committee will be in attendance to answer any questions about the club.
GME Inland Cruise
Apr
06
2025 Past Event
GME Inland Cruise
Batesford Roadhouse
11:00 – 15:00
EVENT: GME Inland Cruise – April Edition DATE: Sunday, April 6th, 2025 BOOKINGS REQUIRED: The Club has made a group booking for lunch. Please use the ticket function to book an RSVP Ticket to secure your spot. If you don’t book, you might miss out on enjoying the meal with the group. TIME: • Meet at 11:00 am • Departure at 11:30 am   MEET POINT: Batesford Roadhouse 495 Midland Hwy, Batesford Google Maps Link DESTINATION: The Meredith Hotel (Top Pub) Google Maps Link DETAILS: Join us for the April edition of our popular monthly drive and lunch in the country! This time, we’ll cruise through the picturesque roads of Maude and Steiglitz, enjoying the scenic route before arriving at our destination – The Meredith Hotel. The Meredith Hotel is known for its friendly service, delicious food, and refreshing cold beer – the perfect spot for a relaxed Sunday lunch with fellow motoring enthusiasts. ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS: • Departing from Batesford Roadhouse, we will take a scenic drive via Maude and Steiglitz. • Enjoy winding country roads and beautiful views along the way. • The route is approximately 45.6 km and takes about 55 minutes to complete. • All roads are sealed and suitable for all vehicle types. WHAT TO BRING: • Weather-appropriate clothing • A smile and a friend to enjoy the day with! SUITABILITY: • All Vehicle Types are welcome – from classics to moderns. PETS: • As much as we love our furry friends, pets won’t be suitable for this event. COST: • The cost of the event is whatever you choose to spend on food and drinks at the venue. IMPORTANT NOTES: • Please RSVP by booking a ticket to help us confirm numbers with the venue. • Drive safely and responsibly, following all road rules and speed limits. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, April 6th, for a fantastic day out on the road and a delicious lunch at The Meredith Hotel
Caffeine & Gasoline #22
Mar
16
2025 Past Event
Caffeine & Gasoline #22
Federal Mills
09:00 – 12:00
All makes and models welcome. Bring your car along, have a look at the vintage markets, grab a coffee and/or a feed from one of the on site cafe's.  This event is run by Geelong Motoring Enthusiasts Inc under the name of Caffeine and Gasoline. The club's committee will be in attendance to answer any questions about the club.
GME Coastal Cruise
Mar
02
2025 Past Event
GME Coastal Cruise
Bunnings Waurn Ponds Parking
10:30 – 16:00
Join us for a relaxed Sunday cruise along the scenic Great Ocean Road! 🚗💨 We’ll be meeting at Bunnings Waurn Ponds Car Park before setting off on a cruisy drive down the coast to Aireys Pub in Aireys Inlet. Once we arrive, we’ll kick back, enjoy some great food and drinks (responsibly, of course! 🍻🚗), and soak in the awesome atmosphere. This is a casual, friendly cruise – all cars welcome! Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, come along for a great day out with fellow car lovers. Both club members, and non-members welcome.  You MUST register for this event using the Get Tickets button so we can let the venue know how many are attending and make sure no one gets left behind.  📅 Date: Sunday, March 2nd 📍 Meet-Up: Bunnings Waurn Ponds Car Park 🕘 Time: 10-30am Pre-Meet for a 11am Depature 🍔 Destination: Aireys Pub, Aireys Inlet Bring your car, bring your mates, and let’s hit the road! 🚙🏁 Airey's Pub Lunch Menu: (Average price is $25-30 for a main meal.) https://www.aireyspub.com.au/food-menu
Caffeine & Gasoline #21
Feb
16
2025 Past Event
Caffeine & Gasoline #21
Federal Mills
09:00 – 12:00
All makes and models welcome. Bring your car along, have a look at the vintage markets, grab a coffee and/or a feed from one of the on site cafe's.  This event is run by Geelong Motoring Enthusiasts Inc under the name of Caffeine and Gasoline. The club's committee will be in attendance to answer any questions about the club.
Autobarn Summer Fever
Jan
31
2025 Past Event
Autobarn Summer Fever
Autobarn Waurn Ponds
17:30 – 20:00
Join us on the 31st of January as the sun sets and we enter into Summer Fever mode.  Dust the cobwebs off the show car, street machine, or even the jalopy and roll into Autobarn Waurn Ponds for Autobarn Summer Fever!  Sausage Sizzle run by the club on the night (profits are returned to the club to assist with future events)  Geelong Motoring Enthusiasts Inc Members will get 20% off on floor stock (Excludes Gift Cards and Labour and already discounted stock) Just show your membership card at the counter! If you're not yet a member, you can signup on the night for $25 to receive the discount! Grab a coffee, or a feed, take home a bargin from Geelong's best automotive retail store, and checkout some of the vehicles on display!   A gentle reminder that by attending this event you are representing Geelong Motoring Enthusiasts Inc, FWY, Caffeine & Gasoline and other associated brands the club owns. Please act responsibly, Drive to the conditions (noting the high pedestrian traffic). If you could place any rubbish in the bins provided this will help the admin team in cleaning up the area after the event to ensure we are invited back. 
Caffeine & Gasoline #20 Australia Day Special
Jan
26
2025 Past Event
Caffeine & Gasoline #20 Australia Day Special
Federal Mills
09:00 – 12:00
All makes and models welcome. Bring your car along, have a look at the vintage markets, grab a coffee and/or a feed from one of the on site cafe's.  This event is run by Geelong Motoring Enthusiasts Inc under the name of Caffeine and Gasoline. The club's committee will be in attendance to answer any questions about the club.
FWY #14 - Toy Run
Dec
21
2024 Past Event
FWY #14 - Toy Run
Bunnings Waurn Ponds
19:00 – 22:30
Another fundraising event - Geelong Hospital Childrens Ward (Toys), Barwon Health Foundation (Funding) In 10 years we have raised more than 20k, it would be great to continue this. It will be held at the Waurn ponds Homemaker centre (Bunnings, JB Hifi, etc) It's right at the end of the Geelong bypass so it will be a much easier drive for people coming from Melbourne. Turn in at the set of lights just after JB-HIFI. Our stickers will be on sale, funds raised from this helps cover ongoing costs like insurances and obtaining permits etc. *IMPORTANT INFORMATION* We can't stress enough that the behaviour of all people attending is paramount if we want these events to run in future. Bunnings and the police have gotten behind us again and are happy for FWY to take place as long as we follow these simple rules: -NO HOONING BEHAVIOUR Excessive engine noise, Skids, dangerous driving will not be tolerated. -NO drugs or alcohol to be consumed -NO fighting or abusive language -Follow all directions given by traffic wardens we need to make sure traffic flows in and out smoothly. Also please try and take your rubbish with you if you can't find a bin! There will be a police presence on the night. Not to hand out defects but to make sure people are following these rules. If you do the wrong thing your rego WILL be given to the police. We thank you all for your co-operation and hope to see you there! -FWY TEAM
Caffeine & Gasoline #19
Dec
15
2024 Past Event
Caffeine & Gasoline #19
Federal Mills
09:00 – 12:00
All makes and models welcome. Bring your car along, have a look at the vintage markets, grab a coffee and/or a feed from one of the on site cafe's. A VIP parking area will be set aside for club members wishing to park together. This event is run by Geelong Motoring Enthusiasts Inc under the name of Caffeine and Gasoline. The club's committee will be in attendance to answer any questions about the club.
Autobarn Christmas Jingle
Dec
06
2024 Past Event
Autobarn Christmas Jingle
17:30 – 20:00
Join us on the 6th of December as the sun sets and we enter into Christmas Jingle mode.  Dust the cobwebs off the show car, street machine, or even the jalopy and roll into Autobarn Waurn Ponds for Autobarn Christmas Jingle!  Geelong Motoring Enthusiasts Inc Members will get 20% off on floor stock (Excludes Gift Cards and Labour and already discounted stock) Just show your membership card at the counter! If you're not yet a member, you can signup on the night for $25 to receive the discount! Grab a coffee, or a feed, take home a bargin from Geelong's best automotive retail store, and checkout some of the vehicles on display!   A gentle reminder that by attending this event you are representing Geelong Motoring Enthusiasts Inc, FWY, Caffeine & Gasoline and other associated brands the club owns. Please act responsibly, Drive to the conditions (noting the high pedestrian traffic). If you could place any rubbish in the bins provided this will help the admin team in cleaning up the area after the event to ensure we are invited back.