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The Northam Motorsport Festival is a free classic car event for all ages. The main streets of Northam are transformed into a circuit with classic racing cars competing in regular time trials.The event incorporates the Mount Ommanney hill climb, SCBC Motokhana on the Saturday, and the Northam Flying 50 around the town on the Sunday. You can also freely access the car display areas, market stalls, retail, cafe and hotel outlets as well a huge show in the Sound Shell, and children's rides and activities in the family fun area. The Northam Motorsport Festival is a major highlight on the Shire of Northam annual calendar, and is a great opportunity for all ages to enjoy the history and spirit of classic racing cars.Please note that a number of streets will be closed for the Sunday of this event, and as such, traffic through the centre of town will be disrupted. Crossings will be opened between races to allow pedestrian access and egress from Fitzgerald Street.ROAD CLOSURESRoad closures are in place for this event. For full road closure details, head to www.northam.wa.gov.auFor more information on what you can see and do around town, contact the Visit Northam Visitor Centre on 9622 2100 or tourist@northam.wa.gov.au