07 April 2025
The Rob Roy Revival held in Victoria last month helped to spread an important message amongst festival goers, encouraging men to get tested for prostate cancer to improve rates of early detection.
The event, organised by the MG Car Club Victoria and held at Christmas Hills, is hailed to be one of the most unique motorsport events in the country involving a competition hill climb and a vintage festival.
MG Car Club Secretary Tony Lupton said the group was proud to donate $3,000 to Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) from the event.
“Around 850 spectators attended the 2025 Revival, over 320 of them in classic cars, to watch the 80 competitors compete in the 11 classes,” said MG Car Club Secretary Tony Lupton.
“Our event patron, champion driver John Bowe AM, is also a PCFA champion, and we were delighted to help the Foundation raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer research.”
Darren Visser, driving his Bates Cycles Cyclo 500, was the winner of the Rob Roy Revival for the second year running with an aggregate time of 48.99 seconds.
Added attractions included jazz and rock music, displays of an Observed Section Trial by the Austin 7 Club and many people taking the opportunity to dress up in their best period clothing.
This year, Mr Lupton said raising awareness of prostate cancer was also an important part of the event.
“Prostate cancer impacts a lot of blokes in our community, and we know that early detection saves lives,” he said.
“Through this event, we hoped to raise vital awareness about prostate cancer, risk factors and the importance of getting tested.”
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia with one in five men at risk of being diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime.
Event Patron John Bowe AM, an Australian motorsport legend and Hall of Fame inductee, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020.
“A PSA test is just a tiny prick of a needle, and you’re on your way. It’s dead simple. It’s very easy, so go and do it,” Mr Bowe said.
“I’m proud to support Roy Rob Revival and, in turn, help raise awareness about prostate cancer.”
For more information, visit: www.robroyrevival.mgcc.com.au
