Every second March, the historic river town of Echuca-Moama swaps its usual foot traffic for a rolling museum of Australian hot rod and custom culture. The 2026 Rich River Rod Run marked the 35th running of one of Victoria’s longest-standing rod events, hosted by the Rich River Rod & Custom Club on the banks of the Murray. In this episode, Greased n Gassed heads down for the full weekend, walking the show grounds with club members — including host Daniel Arnold — as they talk through a field of more than 500 entered vehicles, from nose-to-tail traditional hot rods through to full custom builds with modern drivetrains tucked under vintage steel.
35 Years of the Rich River Rod Run
What stands out in this one isn’t a single car, it’s the sheer range on display and the stories behind the builds: decades-long restorations, backyard-built customs, and cars that have stayed in the same family for generations. It’s the kind of event that captures exactly why Rich River has grown into one of the must-attend dates on the Australian rod run calendar, and why Greased n Gassed keeps coming back year after year.
From 500-plus entries to a 35-year history on the banks of the Murray, the Rich River Rod Run remains one of the standout weekends on the Australian rod run calendar. Catch the full walkthrough with Daniel Arnold and the Rich River Rod & Custom Club on Greased n Gassed.
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