The 38th Summernats event was a spectacle of automotive excellence, with three key awards: Tuff Street, PPG Supreme, and Show & Shine Standout. The Tuff Street Champion title went to Timothy McDonald, who showcased the beauty of his 1971 Ford XY Fairmont. Second place was awarded to Daniel Souvleris for his 1976 Holden HJ. The Show & Shine Standout category saw a diverse range of vehicles, with the top six spots going to Ashley Bell (1972 Ford Fairmont), Victor Yeghoyan (1964 Chevrolet Belair), Jere Paolo (1972 Holden HQ Premier), Paul Jaggs (1968 Holden HK Ute), Adam Cecil (1965 Ford XP), and Andrew King (1974 Holden HQ Kingswood). The PPG Supreme award was a close competition, with Younan Khazi taking the crown for his XE Fairmont. Other notable winners included David Pellicone (1968 Chevrolet SS Camaro), Martin Pecotich (1969 Holden Monaro), Gavin Paul Knight (1964 Chevrolet Impala), Timothy McDonald (1971 Ford XY Fairmont), Jayden Kraft (2015 HSV Maloo), Greg Green (1961 Holden EK), Rodney Grima (1962 Holden EK Special), Josh Sergi (1955 Chev Belair), Marion Breski (1967 Ford Mustang), and Michael McGrath (1971 Holden HQ). These awards celebrated the craftsmanship, restoration, and overall presentation of classic cars, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended.
