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On October 10th 2026 the Triple Crown Charity Car Show will return to the Dennis A. Wicker Conference and Civic Center! This special partnership between a group of local car enthusiasts and Sanford Car News will grow to new heights!
Just like 2025, the show will feature 3 classes:
(1) Automotive Legends Exhibit -- 31 Legendary Vehicles displayed inside of the climate-controlled main hall of the Dennis A. Wicker Civic and Conference Center.
(2) Selects Display -- 30 very special vehicles that represent the best restored and custom built vehicles in the area. 10 vehicles will be chosen from the Open Car Show on the day of the day event to be a part of this group. 20 vehicles will be preselected prior to the event.
(3) Open Class Car Show -- The main class of the event! This is an Open Class show open to ALL makes and models of Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, ect. Anyone with a vehicle can drive in, make a $20 charitable donation, park their vehicle, and have it judged by knowledgeable judges. The Top 30 scoring vehicle will receive trophies! This $20 charitable donation also gets you into the Automotive Legends Exhibit. Registration for the Open Car Show closes at 1:30 pm and awards will be given out at 3:00 pm.
๐No Pre Registration ๐
In addition to the three classes, anyone who wants to โCruise-Inโ and enjoy the cars are welcome! The โCruise-inโ is Free entry.
Open to all make and models of Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles and more!
If you โCruise-Inโ then a $5 charitable donation is required for entry to the Indoor Automotive Legends Exhibit.
(Bonus) Tractor Show with some of the nicest tractors in our area! ๐
(Bonus) Model Car & LEGO Show is will be held in the main hall of the Civic Center ๐๏ธ
Over 100 Trophies and Awards will be given!! ๐๐
Live Music, Door Prizes, 50/50 tickets, Trophies, Cool Rides and More!!
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Swap meet with Automotive Parts, Oil & Gas Show, Antiques, ect.
Outdoor Vender area spaces are available
Food Trucks, Games & Model Car Building for kids and more!!
As in 2025, All proceeds from the event will be split between the Lee County Education Foundation, the Christians United Outreach Center of Lee County, and the CCCC Auto Restoration Program, Lee County Sheriffโs Department, Sanford Fire Department and Sanford Police Department.
Come out, have fun, enjoy the fellowship and help these charities!!
Sponsorships levels are available if you are interested in helping to Sponsor!!
Business and Individual Sponsorship Levels are available..
In the event of rain on the day of the event, the Automotive Indoor Legends Exhibit will still be open!
Please give us a call if you have any questions. Thanks!
Jonathon Nowell 919-356-6363
John Jinnings 260-615-5210
Graham Maxwell 919-770-0503
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1801 Nash St, Sanford, NC, United States
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