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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
28th Annual Leesburg Classic Car Show Cruises Into Leesburg
on Saturday, May 31, 2014
Leesburg, VA (May 9, 2014) – The 28th
annual Leesburg Classic Car Show will
cruise into downtown Leesburg on
Saturday, May 31, 2014. Sponsored by
the Northern Virginia Rods and Classic
Car Club and the Leesburg Downtown
Business Association, the car show begins
at 5:00pm and runs until 10:00pm.
More than 200 classic autos, street rods,
muscle cars and custom models will be
on display, with proud owners on hand to
answer questions. Trophies will be awarded to the Top 30 model year 1989 and older vehicles.
In addition, vehicles will compete for the Mayor’s Choice and Merchants’ Choice trophies.
Several specialty vehicles, including a Batmobile and an antique police “Paddy Wagon,” will also
be featured.
The Classic Car Show promises fun for the whole family. A DJ will play classic Rock and Roll
music from the ‘50s and ‘60s. There will be door prizes and games for kids. Many downtown
businesses, including all of the restaurants, will remain open throughout the show.
Donations of $3.00 per person are requested as admission to the show. All proceeds benefit the
Auto Collision Repair Class and the Arts & Graphics Department at the C.S. Monroe Technology
Center. Money raised will fund scholarships, supplies and field trips for students.
Downtown streets will close at 4:00pm for car show staging. For more information, please visit
www.novarodsnclassics.org.
Contact:
Betsy Fields
Research & Communications Manager
bfields@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
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