ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) –
Star City Motor Madness
is hosting a two-day event to raise funds for the Virginia Museum of Transportation and other nonprofit organizations.
An informal car show and party at the Virginia Museum of Transportation will take place Friday, June 27 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The party will feature Dale’s Diner/Kenney Burgers food truck and live music from Aaron & The Beaux Ties. Beer and wine will also be available. Visitors to the party will have full access to the museum including the Auto Gallery and world famous J-611 streamlined steam locomotive. Tickets are available at the door at regular museum admission rates. Free special parking is designated at a parking lot adjacent to the museum for cars being displayed to the public. Non-show cars are asked to park elsewhere.
A one-time-only feature on Friday is the arrival of 120 cars participating in the annual
Great Race
. The 8-day “Great Race,” a tour of 120 antique cars running from Minnesota to South Carolina, will make an overnight stop in Roanoke. Their arrival into Roanoke will be at the Virginia Museum of Transportation starting at 4:15 p.m.
The Star City Motor Madness Car and Truck Show will take place Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 706 S Jefferson Street.
Over 300 cars are expected as well as a huge selection of food and product vendors.
This two-day event takes place rain or shine, and Saturday’s car show is free for spectators.
Berglund Automotive is the primary sponsor of the event. They are joined by Southern Team Auto Mall, Grand Home Furnishings, Lanford Brothers Construction, six local car clubs, and numerous other businesses.
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for more information and/or to register your car or truck.
