FOR RELEASE:  April 27, 2010

 

 

Register Your Classic Car  for “Troy Traffic Jam:  Chrome, Muscle and Music”
 
Show Returns for Third Year on Sunday, August 1

 

 

 

(TROY, MI) – The City of Troy’s annual classic car show, Troy Traffic Jam:  Chrome, Muscle and Music, will roar into the Columbia Center for its third year on Sunday, August 1, from 10 am - 3 pm.  The event will combine all of the fun and excitement of traditional car shows with the addition of entertaining music and delicious food.

 

Applications from interested car owners are now being accepted.  Vehicles from a variety of eras before 1974 will be featured at this exciting chrome-filled car show.  The $15 fee for each vehicle includes goodie bags, prizes and dash plaques.  Applications for advanced registration must be postmarked by July 26 for dropped off in person by July 29. Registration will be available the day of the event, space permitting, for $20.  Download applications online at www.troymi.gov/carshow.

 

Major sponsors are Kirco, Columbia Center, The Suburban Collection and Kelly Services.

 

“We had a terrific turn out last year,” said the Director of Community Affairs for the City of Troy, Cindy Stewart. “We saw a lot of support from our participants, local sponsors and visiting car enthusiasts. As a fundraising event for the Troy Historical Society, we managed to raise more than $50,000 to help with their Heritage Campaign.”

 

A family fun event, Troy Traffic Jam will feature hundreds of vehicles that will be striving to win the coveted “Best of Show” title awarded based on votes from the public.  A number of additional prizes are to be awarded for the top three cars in each class.

 

Come and see shining chrome and gleaming paint as a variety of classic automobiles, hot rods and muscle cars will be featured at the show, or take a glimpse at what the future holds in store for the automotive industry with an assortment of innovative concept cars. Also featured will be great music by DJ Bob Steel and fabulous food for sale from local restaurants including Insalata and Gateway Deli.

 

Business sponsorship packages are also available for the 2010 event. For information, please contact Cindy Stewart at 248.524.1147 or e-mail cindy.stewart@troymi.gov.

 

All proceeds from this event will benefit the Troy Historical Society which strives to preserve Troy history for residents and visitors.  The Columbia Center is located at 201 West Big Beaver Road.  For more information, call 248.524.1147.

 

 

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