Classic cars set to draw enthusiasts to Sanford
When Randy Dyer, from Sanford, was approached about hosting the Founders Day Charity Car Show, knowing it would otherwise be canceled, he stepped in.
He said different groups had organized it over the past 15 years, but when the event was threatened not to continue, Dyer said his friends said they would help him organize it. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world.
“It was crazy,†Dyer said of the business during the pandemic. “At this point, I’m glad I picked it up.”
He hosted a last-minute, low-key event last year, during what would have been Founders Day, just to have something to do. However, this year will be a large-scale event.
This year, donations are down as many have been hit hard by COVID and other hardships. There is a $ 20 entry for all vehicles entering the September 11 show. All proceeds collected will be used to purchase grills for Sanford Park. If there is extra money, Dyer said they would like to add picnic tables as well.
“We’ll take anything and everything,†Dyer said. “We’re happy to take muscle cars, older cars, trucks… whatever they want to take down (as far as cars are concerned),†Dyer said.
In addition, there will be a section for people to show off their motorcycles, free of charge. He said a lot of people like to watch motorcycles, Dyer said yes. In addition, there will be a DJ, a 50/50 raffle and children can win a trophy by voting on the cars.
Registration for the event is at Cole’s Wrecker Service in Sanford from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on September 11, and the show is from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Owner Dennis Cole has generously provided space in his shop for registration.
Just something about these cars
Dyer has always loved cars from a young age, with the first car he owned being a 1962 Volkswagen Beetle.
“There’s something about them, you love these cars,†Dyer said of the classics.
Josh Woodruff helps Dyer with the event. Both men say they understand how some people keep their classic vehicles locked up and only take them out on special occasions. Woodruff drives his 1956 Chevy Belair as much as he can while Dyer does the same with his 1956 Pontiac Chieftain.
“Stone shards and door knocking are cool,†said Woodruff.
Speaking to the Daily News, two classic cars passed by. Dyer said he believes more and more people are taking out cars more because COVID has taught some that they don’t know what tomorrow will bring, so take advantage of what you have today.