Mystery Car Part Found in Dunlop
Summernats 37, Canberra’s iconic car festival, ended on a high note, breaking attendance records with over 130,000 attendees and injecting $43 million into the local economy. However, the buzz didn’t stop when the engines cooled. A day after the event, Allie Bear posted on the Canberra Notice Board Facebook Group about a car part found in the middle of the road in Dunlop.
Her humorous post, “If anyone is missing whatever part this is, we’ve moved it to the nature strip (Dunlop),” quickly went viral. It received over 3,200 reactions, 359 comments, and 234 shares, reaching more than 448,000 people.
Theories and Jokes Flood the Comments
Theories abounded on how the car part ended up there, with many speculating it fell from a vehicle during transportation after Summernats. Some users identified the make and model of the car it belonged to, while others couldn’t resist cracking jokes:
- “I want to know what happened to the rest of the car, oh the suspense(ion) is killing me.”
- “Remnants of Summernats.”
- “Someone went over a hefty bump and left their suspension behind.”
Others praised Allie for moving the part to safety, noting the potential danger it posed to unsuspecting drivers.
A Record-Breaking Summernats 37
Summernats 37 set new benchmarks, welcoming over 130,000 attendees and showcasing hundreds of vehicles. The event also delivered a significant economic boost for Canberra, injecting more than $43 million into the economy.
From jaw-dropping cars to unforgettable moments, Summernats continues to be a highlight of Canberra’s events calendar.
Image: Allie Bear
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