WILDWOOD – New Jersey Thunder Motorsports Inc. hosts the 20th Annual East Coast Boardwalk National Car Show, Fri., May 11 and Sat., May 12 in the Wildwoods.
This island-wide event will feature an incredible collection of classic and vintage cars and trucks of all makes and models on display on the world-famous Wildwoods Boardwalk from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Fri., May 11 and Sat., May 12. The event is set to include a variety of fun activities from start to finish that are sure to entertain the car lover in everyone.
The Boardwalk National Car Show kicks off for the registered participants on Thu., May 10 from 6-8:30 p.m. with a Car Show Street Festival at Sweet Briar and Ocean Avenues in Wildwood Crest. The festival will feature a DJ, food and trophies for that night’s top cars. Judging will start at 7 p.m. and awards will be announced 8 p.m.
The excitement continues on Fri., May 11 and Saturday, May 12 when spectators will have the opportunity to view and admire beautiful classic and vintage cars and trucks from the past years as they are displayed on the Wildwoods Boardwalk – rated one of the “Top 10 Boardwalks in America.” At 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, don’t miss the parade of gorgeous cars and trucks down the Boardwalk.
The Pacific Avenue Block Party and Car Show Competition will take place in Downtown Wildwood Friday evening where you park your car, listen to live music and enjoy food from some of the Wildwoods’ best bars and restaurants. This event will be held from 6-10 p.m.; parking for the competition begins at 5:30 p.m. Trophies will be awarded from businesses in the Downtown Wildwood area, in various categories. Participating businesses include the Shamrock Café, Romeo’s Pizza, Juan Pablo’s Margarita Bar, Good Fish Grill, Gia’s, Io E Tu Ristorante, Cattle n’ Clover and The Deck.
On Saturday evening, a “Winner’s Circle” event will take place in front of the Wildwoods Convention Center from 6-8 p.m. including the Top 40 Winners, Top Gun, Ladies’ Choice, Best Interior, Best Paint, Most Likely to Get Pulled Over, Club Participation, Best Engine, People’s Choice and Most Original winners. Cars will line up as judges select the “Best in Show” – with the winner being awarded $500 and a trophy.
Awards will be presented during an awards ceremony on Saturday night, May 12, from 8-10 p.m., inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. During the ceremony, trophies will be handed out to winners and drawings will be held for participants to win cash prizes of $150, $250 and $500.
For additional information on this event please visit www.ThunderMoto.com or call 609-523-8051.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.