Battle of the mullets: Hundreds go head-to-head in ultimate clash to decide who wears the hairstyle best – so who is your favourite?
- The Summernats event sees thousands of car lovers flock to Canberra to enjoy spectacular races and events
- This year, 100,000 car enthusiasts attended and were treated to burnout competitions and wild drift rides
- However, on Saturday, the main attraction was a ‘dirty mullet’ fashion competition involving hundreds of fans
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Thousands of Aussies descended on Canberra to celebrate the 35th Summernats – with mullet lovers going head-to-head on Saturday to decide who wears it best.
The Summernats event sees car lovers flock to the capital, alongside Australia’s burnout masters, for a spectacular rally.
This year, 100,000 car enthusiasts attended and were treated to burnout competitions, drift rides and special performances by several stars over the four-day event.
However, on Saturday, the main attraction was a ‘dirty mullet’ fashion competition that saw racing fans show off their precious locks.
On Saturday at the 35th Summernats, the main attraction was a ‘dirty mullet’ fashion competition that saw racing fans show off their precious locks
Men, women and children all took part in the contest, showcasing their mullets to the delight of racing fans
The crowds appeared to enjoy the spectacle of the mullet contest – though attention quickly switched back to the track
Contestants in the Summernats’ Dirty Mullet competition are seen during the 35th Summernats car festival in Canberra
Men, women and children all took part in the contest, showcasing their mullets to the delight of racing fans.
The crowds appeared to enjoy the spectacle of the mullet contest – though attention quickly switched back to the track.
On Saturday afternoon, competitors took to the track for the burnout championship eliminations after championship eliminations on the previous Friday.
The second round of eliminations will take place later on Saturday, before the finals take place on Sunday.
Following that, there will be a final 10 face-off at 3pm.
More than 2700 cars and 100,000 revved up fans descended on Exhibition Park in Canberra for the festival.
Limited tickets were available for the event after an unprecedented demand for tickets caused it to be sold out.
As the mullet contest went on, competitors took to the track for the burnout championship eliminations after championship eliminations on the previous Friday
The Summernats event sees car lovers flock to the capital, alongside Australia’s burnout masters for a spectacular rally
More than 2700 cars and 100,000 revved up fans descended on Exhibition Park in Canberra for the festival
Limited tickets were available for the event after an unprecedented demand for tickets caused it to be sold out
A young contestant in the Summernats’ Dirty Mullet competition are seen during the 35th Summernats car festival in Canberra
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