The 2025 Pud Forster Memorial Poker Run has wrapped up with organisers declaring the event a resounding success, attracting 166 registrations and perfect weather conditions.

Held in Euston, the annual event saw numbers continue to climb from 156 in 2023 and 157 in 2024, with organisers now setting their sights on reaching 200 participants for next year's run.

The day featured a mix of classic cars, custom vehicles and motorcycles, with the distinctive smell of burning rubber filling the air as enthusiasts gathered to honour the memory of Pud Forster.

Michael Falvo claimed the best poker hand with four threes (registration 156), whilst Brad Brown secured second place with a flush (registration 38) and Ross H took third with a straight (registration 150).

The event recognised excellence across multiple vehicle categories: Best Twin Cam: number plate 1N9HX - Best Shovel: number plate 2U6IC - Best Custom Trike: number plate LQK88 - Best British: Helen Ferguson - Best Japanese: number plate 5074H.

Best Ford: John Goss Special (Bunchie) - Best Holden: VF Commodore (Paula Stevens) - Best Hot Rod: Blue F100 (Rocky Dawn Potter) - Best Custom: XR Wagon (Peter Sue Murphy) - People's Choice: XY GT - Best Burnout: XL Falcon (Joe Brigante).

Tony Atkins travelled the furthest on a motorcycle, covering 421 kilometres from Kilmore, whilst Bobby Tyrell claimed the longest car journey, travelling 493 kilometres from Werribee.

The Hard Luck Award went to Paul Sarah Forster after leaving significant amounts of rubber on the road.

The major raffle drew considerable interest, with prizes totalling $3,800: - First prize ($2,500): Savannah Shannon Griffiths - Second prize ($1,000): Steph McAlpine - Third prize ($300): Mick "Chook" Christine Middlebrook.

Event organisers Diane Forster, Brian Shirley, Paul Forster, Josh Forster, Lynden Stevens and Rebecca Stevens thanked all participants for their attendance, participation and ticket purchases.

"We hope everyone in attendance had a wonderful time and enjoyed the day and night as much as we did," the organisers said.

"Rest up, clean off the rubber, and we look forward to seeing you and who you round up for next year."

Winners who have not yet received their prizes or trophies are asked to contact Rebecca Stevens.

Further appreciation and merchandise posts are expected to follow.