Rockynats 2026 Elite awards

It was a tough contest in the elite judging at Rockynats 06 this year!

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Photographers: Ashleigh Wilson

The Meguiar’s Elite Pavilion at the Rockhampton Showgrounds was stacked with quality metal, making the judge’s job harder than ever. Peter Lewis’s stunning, Howard Astill-built XC Falcon took out the Top Judged Award, with Melissa Gow’s Datto nipping at the XC’s heels in the trophy count.

With only two weeks left to Meguiar’s MotorEx, Peter’s XC will now be there as a Superstars contender, alongside Jason Holt’s VH and Grant Pollard’s VC.

Grand Champion

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Grant Pollard – HELBENT VC Commodore

Meguiars Superstars Qualifiers

Jason Holt – 1983 Holden VH SL/E – 4MYBRO
Peter Lewis – 1977 Ford XC Falcon
Grant Pollard – 1980 Holden VB HELBENT

Elite awards – sponsored by Meguiars

Top Judged

Peter Lewis – 1977 Ford XC – BOSSXC

Top 10

Melissa Gow1969 Datsun 1600
Peter Lewis1977 Ford XC
Jason Holt1983 Holden VH Commodore
Charley Harley1957 Chev Bel Air
Jim McLaren1971 Holden HQ
Grant Pollard1980 Holden VB Commodore
Peter Harding1934 Chev Hot Rod
Steven Harper1977 Holden LX Torana
Brad Jenkins1975 Ford XA Coupe
Bruce Knight1977 Holden LX Torana

Top Engine Bay
Winner: Melissa Gow – 1969 Datsun 1600 – RXDATO
Runner up: Jason Holt – 1983 Holden VH Commodore

Top Interior
Winner: Melissa Gow – 1969 Datsun 1600 – RXDATO
Runner up: Peter Lewis – 1977 Ford XC

Top Undercarriage/Driveline
Peter Lewis – 1977 Ford XC

Top Bodywork
Winner: Jim McLaren – 1971 Holden HQ – ENVIE
Runner up: Charles Harley – 1957 Chev Bel Air

Top Paint
Winner: Peter Lewis – 1977 Ford XC
Runner up: Jason Holt – 1983 Holden VH Commodore

Top Engineered
Peter Lewis – 1977 Ford XC

Top Original Restored / Unrestored & People’s Choice
Peter Misfud – 1972 Ford XA Falcon – WLD PLUM

Top Resto-Mod
Winner: Peter Lewis – 1977 Ford XC
Runner up: Jason Holt – 1983 Holden VH Commodore

Top Custom / Classic
Charley Harley – 1957 Chev Bel Air

Top Hot Rod
Peter Harding – 1934 Chev Hot Rod – MIWAY

Top Elite Bike
Winner: Jason Buckley – 2001 Harley Davidson Custom
Runner up: Luke Van Twest – 2004 Harley Davidson

Top Finish (Bike)
Jason Buckley – 2001 Harley Davidson Custom

Top Display (Bike)
Luke Van Twest – 2004 Harley Davidson

Top Custom Bike
Gary Gibons – 2004 Boss Hoss Sierra

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