World’s Best Car Show This Saturday

The Annual Seal Beach Classic Car show happens this Saturday, April 24, 2010, from 10 am to 3 pm.  Now in its 23^rd year, this show and the associated Main Street party, is one of the longest running annual events in our community.

The show features cars, vendors & visitors, and, as always–our Main Street becomes classic car heaven.  More than 500 cars will begin to fill up our downtown around 6 am.  From woodies to muscle cars, there is plenty for every gearhead to admire. We expect thousands of visitors to come and enjoy our community and show.

The Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce has continued to partner with the Seal Beach Lions and Leos for a Pancake Breakfast, which has been a part of the car show tradition for the last nine years.  Long term Lion, past Chamber president and car show corporate sponsor Jim Klisanin feels, “We have always had good car shows, but this year we have made it even better. I have talked to a lot of the participants in years past and they almost always say this car show is their favorite.” The Lions will be continuing through lunch this year with their famous bratwursts so stop on down by the pier and get some.

Thanks to sponsorship chair Gina Phillips,   More than twenty vendors are expected at Eisenhower Park, and new to the events at the park will be the Pinewood Derby.  Eaker said “It certainly adds even more of a family friendly atmosphere to have the kids all racing cars too.”

The Derby will be held in Eisenhower Park at noon on April 24^th. Participants can buy kits and register at Knock Knock Toys & Gifts at 219 ½ Main St. Seal Beach, thanks to Lisa McHenry, owner. Car kit plus registration is $15.00, car kit only is $5.00.  Ruth Harrell said “This is a treat to watch and fun for the participants. Be sure to wander down to Eisenhower Park at the Seal Beach Pier at noon on April 24^th during the Car Show to view the Pinewood Derby.”

Car show central is located at the Electric and Main intersections and will be an information and registration hub. Judging begins at 10 am and wraps up around 1 pm.  Master of Ceremonies Rick Paap, will begin the awards ceremony around 2:30 pm.  The award categories have been expanded from 20 to 30 this year to bring the judging more in line with other car shows.

Seth Eaker the Chamber President encouraged everyone to “invite friends and family to come down to Seal Beach on the 24^th to help us celebrate classic cars, our community and our merchants.”

As usual “What’s Up In Seal Beach” will be taking photos of most of the cars and will run them in subsequent weeks for your review.