Drivers taking part in the Variety Muscle Car Run created both a heart-racing and heart-warming visit to the Limestone Coast.


Motorists taking part in the eight-day charity trek rolled into the region with a number of cheques in hand, donating a total of $23,000 to a local sporting organisation and school.


On behalf of the McLaughlin Park Sports Incorporated, chairperson Craig Tunkin was presented a $20,000 cheque from Variety participants Robert Wann and Neville Phillips.


The funds will go toward upgrading the playground at the sporting complex, which is home to the Millicent football, netball, cricket, basketball and soccer clubs.


Participants also visited Gordon Education Centre where they were gifted with $3000 towards its café kitchen.


The funds will assist kicking off a breakfast program where students can learn food prep, service and money management, creating a sustainable small business within their school.


The presentations were one of the many activities the motorists locked in as a to do on their trek from Hahndorf to Phillip Island.


The scenic drive took motorists along the Limestone Coast with their first stop at Kingston SE.


Car enthusiasts in the South East were treated to two public events – a Show ‘n Shine at Kingston SE and motorkhana at Millicent.


Drivers and their crew spent three days in the region to soak up some of the local attractions and eateries.


Following lunch provided by Kingston Lions Club, a pub dinner at The South Eastern Hotel in Mount Gambier was capped off with a relaxing stay at the Henty Hotel.


Spectators and drivers geared up early the following morning for a day of motorkhana action hosted by the Upper Snuggery Racing Team.


Held at the Millicent Saleyards, drivers were put through their paces until mid-afternoon, stopping briefly for lunch provided by the Millicent Football and Netball Club.


The car run cohort returned to Mount Gambier to tempt their taste buds at The Barn Steakhouse for dinner.


The fascinating treasure trove of cars and memorabilia at Feasts Car Museum was a must on the car admirers’ itinerary before packing up and continuing on their charity journey.


The National Aussie Muscle Car Run is an annual motoring event incorporating muscle cars of the golden era of Bathurst.


The AMCR is an eight-day car cruise to help raise funds for kids who are sick, disadvantaged or living with disability.


The run is open to muscle cars built from 1963 up to and including 1988.