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Meguiar's MotorEx to award Superstars Grandmaster title for elite car builds

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Elite Car Builders Vie for Superstars Grandmaster Title at MotorEx

The prestigious Superstars Grandmaster title, awarded annually at Meguiar's MotorEx to the pinnacle of Australian car builds, is set to be decided this weekend. The winner will be announced at the Melbourne Showgrounds on 2-3 May.

To qualify, cars must receive an invitation at one of several major events held throughout the year.

The six highest-scoring cars from the group of invitees form the 'Super Six' and receive a trophy and cash prize. From this elite shortlist, the single highest-scoring car is declared the Grandmaster, taking home an $8000 cash prize.

Qualifying events for an invitation include the previous year's MotorEx, Street Machine Summernats, the Adelaide Auto Expo, the Mackay Motor Show, Rockynats, and Showcars Melbourne.

The 2025 Contenders

This year, 22 builds received invitations. The following contenders are confirmed to be in the running for the title:

  • Aidan Karaivanoff (1973 VH Valiant Charger)
  • Andrew McArtney (1971 Chevrolet Camaro)
  • Ben Fink (1968 Chevrolet Camaro)
  • Felix Cefai (1957 Chevrolet)
  • Garry Rosser (1972 Holden HQ One Tonner)
  • John Tosevski (1986 Holden VL Calais)
  • Lance Wood (1955 Chevrolet two-door hardtop)
  • Matthew Ellard (1974 Toyota Celica)
  • Mel Gow (1969 Datsun 1600)
  • Paul Khairo (1934 Ford coupe)
  • Shane Rowe (1932 Ford roadster)
  • Simon Fawcett (1946 Chevrolet coupe utility)
  • Helen Wynants (1976 Holden LX Torana SL/R 5000)
  • Horkings family (1952 Chevrolet Suburban)
  • Peter Liversidge (1971 Holden HG wagon)
  • Lance Brown (1934 Ford coupe)
  • Ron Barclay (1967 Chevrolet Camaro)
  • Grant Pollard (1980 Holden VB Commodore)
  • Jason Holt (1983 Holden VH Commodore)
  • Peter Lewis (1977 Ford XC Falcon)

Two previously listed contenders, Craig Goodshaw (1969 Chevrolet Camaro) and Matthew Mizzi (1948 Chevrolet 3100 pick-up), are not able to attend this year's event.

The highest-scoring car in the Super Six will be declared the Grandmaster, receiving an $8000 cash prize. The competition showcases the extraordinary craftsmanship and dedication within the Australian automotive community.