Star City Motor Madness is a celebration of America’s passion for the automobile and the love of cruising. The event enters its eighth year in 2009 and is held annually on the last Friday and Saturday in June.
Star City Motor Madness draws from throughout the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Through fees from the participants and donations from sponsors, the event raises money for the Virginia Museum of Transportation which is located in Roanoke. For spectators all activities are free!
The evening of Friday, June 26th (6pm to 10pm) classic and special interest automobiles, trucks and motorcycles assemble for a cruise on Roanoke's historic "strip," Williamson Road. Throughout the evening there are two venues along Williamson Road where cruisers will be able to park and spectators may enjoy the vehicles up close. Each venue will feature food and entertainment.
George Barris’ Photo Album from last year’s Star City Motor Madness.
The afternoon and evening of Saturday, June 27th (2pm to 6pm) a car/truck/motorcycle show will be held in downtown Roanoke. Many city blocks will be set aside for the car show as well as Elmwood Park. You’ll find a special section set aside for the feature this year, George Barris and 9 of his most wild looking customized cars including the Batmobile. Autograph Signing with George Barris 2-3pm. Free Commemorative Star City Motor Madness Souvenir Card. There will also be automotive aftermarket displays and live music.
Star City Motor Madness draws from throughout the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Through fees from the participants and donations from sponsors, the event raises money for the Virginia Museum of Transportation which is located in Roanoke. For spectators all activities are free!
The evening of Friday, June 26th (6pm to 10pm) classic and special interest automobiles, trucks and motorcycles assemble for a cruise on Roanoke's historic "strip," Williamson Road. Throughout the evening there are two venues along Williamson Road where cruisers will be able to park and spectators may enjoy the vehicles up close. Each venue will feature food and entertainment.
George Barris’ Photo Album from last year’s Star City Motor Madness.
The afternoon and evening of Saturday, June 27th (2pm to 6pm) a car/truck/motorcycle show will be held in downtown Roanoke. Many city blocks will be set aside for the car show as well as Elmwood Park. You’ll find a special section set aside for the feature this year, George Barris and 9 of his most wild looking customized cars including the Batmobile. Autograph Signing with George Barris 2-3pm. Free Commemorative Star City Motor Madness Souvenir Card. There will also be automotive aftermarket displays and live music.
In 2008 approximately 15,000 cars, trucks and motorcycles gathered for the cruise. The combined events drew over 80,000 people. Attendance was up substantially for the 2008 events.
As was the case the last 7 years, this year all net proceeds will go the Virginia Museum of Transportation Automotive Gallery. The museum is famous for its diverse collection of America's transportation history with an impressive collection of railroad "rolling stock" including the famous Norfolk and Western J611 streamlined steam locomotive. The museum has developed an automotive gallery and funds raised by Star City Motor Madness will help with changing exhibits in the gallery.
Roanoke is Virginia's third largest city. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the city and surrounding suburbs are home to 236,000 residents. The two-day event, which draws from the region, the Mid-Atlantic States and beyond, has a positive impact on area hotels, motels, restaurants and attractions.
As was the case the last 7 years, this year all net proceeds will go the Virginia Museum of Transportation Automotive Gallery. The museum is famous for its diverse collection of America's transportation history with an impressive collection of railroad "rolling stock" including the famous Norfolk and Western J611 streamlined steam locomotive. The museum has developed an automotive gallery and funds raised by Star City Motor Madness will help with changing exhibits in the gallery.
Roanoke is Virginia's third largest city. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the city and surrounding suburbs are home to 236,000 residents. The two-day event, which draws from the region, the Mid-Atlantic States and beyond, has a positive impact on area hotels, motels, restaurants and attractions.
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