The sound of revving engines filled the chilly air of the Albany CBD on Sunday as thousands of car fanatics flooded the block off main streets to watch the 90th year of the Albany Classic.
One of the only “around the houses” style events left in WA, the Classic draws spectators from across the State to the Great Southern for the June long weekend.
Despite some heavy clouds looming above, the showers held off for most of the day and allowed revheads to watch more than 140 drivers compete in relative dryness.
The 20-event program involved classic sports cars, modern sports cars, historic touring cars, tin tops and pre-1960 sports cars racing through a circuit comprising York, Collie and Aberdeen streets, Peels Place and Serpentine Road against the clock.
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Those taking a break from the action could peruse the vintage cars on display, feast at the food stalls, enjoy markets and a variety of kids activities.
Amanda Milliken and Andy Lacey. Credit: Melissa Sheil
Reef Pietropaolo and Winston Shennan, 5. Credit: Melissa Sheil
Courtney Harris, Reid Holdsworth, 2, and Shaun Holdsworth. Credit: Melissa Sheil
Trevor and Joyce Mills. Credit: Melissa Sheil
Joanne Lin. Credit: Melissa Sheil
Derek and Karen Hedland. Credit: Melissa Sheil
John Davey and Kathy Crossing. Credit: Melissa Sheil
Visitors having a behind-the-scenes look at the pits behind the Premier Hotel. Credit: Melissa Sheil
Jude Harris, 3, Finn Sullivan, 4, Harry Sullivan, 5, Fred Harris, 5, and Fiona Sullivan. Credit: Melissa Sheil
John and Helen Collis. Credit: Melissa Sheil
Jonas Wongmudthong and Vishnu R Menon. Credit: Melissa Sheil
Wendy Ball, Stacy Kidd, Tony Ball, Miranda Brady and Barry Mulvaney. Credit: Melissa Sheil
Thousands of spectators gathered in the Albany CBD on May 31 to watch the Camtrans 2026 Albany Classic. Credit: Melissa Sheil
Pauline, Chad, and Ric Elliss, 4. Credit: Melissa Sheil
Simon Cusens, with Heather and Ben Bulley. Credit: Melissa Sheil
Brad and Hamish Carroll, 10. Credit: Melissa Sheil
Allan Parker, Les Howes and Rod Retzlaff. Credit: Melissa Sheil
Glen Parsons and Noel Smith. Credit: Melissa Sheil
Corey Beard, Myah Beard, 9, Monique Kemmerling, Adam Beard and Riley Beard, 4. Credit: Melissa Sheil
