Supporting Car Clubs
Supporting car clubs that make up the event committee represent over 20 local car clubs. They are in alphabetical order with website and e-mail addresses where available. For information on our participating clubs visit the individual club websites listed, email the club contact listed or click on "More Details" for more information.
Antique Automobile Club of America (Roanoke Valley Region)
Club Website | ronvanderpool@verizon.net
The Roanoke Valley Region AACA is devoted to the restoration and preservation of antique automobiles twenty-five years or older. More Details
The club is one of over 400 regions that make up AACA and is celebrating its 55th anniversary in 2010. This regional AACA is one of the largest within the national organization. The Dogwood Festival, Festival in the Park and Old Salem Days are among the shows The Roanoke Valley Region AACA hosts each year. August 12-14 the local region hosts the AACA National Southeastern Fall Meet at Virginia Tech. The regional club is also well represented at many other local and national events. The club meets monthly. For more information contact Ron Vanderpool at (540) 387-3301.
Blue Ridge Miata Club
Club Website | kevtar658@charter.net or lar.bar@verizon.net
The Blue Ridge Miata Club is an associate of Mazda Miata Enthusiasts with membership throughout VA, NC and WV. More Details
BRMC was founded in 1999 and the club has members of all ages. Member’s interests span from “garage queens” to daily drivers, auto-cross and SCCA competitors.
Blue Ridge Region Porsche Club of America
Club Website | LDH912@aol.com
The Porsche Club of America is made up of 50,000 owners of Porsche automobiles.More Details
The Blue Ridge region numbers 140. Members participate in Concours d'Elegance, autocross, rallye and drivers education (DE) held at various road course tracks. Our region holds its DE at North Carolina Motor Speedway. We also hold numerous social events throughout the year. The PCA unofficial slogan is "it's not just the cars, it's the people". For more information contact Dick Hatch at
LDH912@aol.com.
Blue Ridge Mountain Cruisers
fatcoupe@adelphia.net
The Blue Ridge Mountain Cruisers are a group of car enthusiasts with a broad range of cars from street rods to lead sleds and everything in between. More Details
Members enjoy getting together for cruise-ins, rod runs and any other car events (or non car events) that may be going on. We have no meetings, no dues; just car people having a good time. For further information call Vic Bradshaw at (540) 977-5739 or Shelly Rosenbloom at (540) 384-7151
British Automobile Club of SW Virginia
honness@cox.net
Formed in 1996 for those with an interest in British cars. More Details
The club has monthly drives to sight-see or to a restaurant. The club generally meets on the 1st Sunday of each month. Locations vary. A low-key group, they attend multiple car shows and cruise to Virginia International Raceway for vintage races. Contact Dave Honness at (540) 774-1344 or Ted Smith at (540) 989-5121 (British Auto Restoration) for more information.
The Commonwealth Coach and Trolley Museum, Inc.
Club Website
Formed in 1999 when the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke dissolved its fleet of transit coaches. More Details
A group familiar with Roanoke's 1997 Downtown Plan, which called for the restoration of the Museum's fleet for use by non-profits and community events, met to form an organization. The Commonwealth Coach and Trolley Museum, Inc. was formed and received 501-c-3 status from the I.R.S. in 2000. All personnel who drive and maintain the fleet are non-paid and the museum only asks for donations for fuel and maintenance if an organization is capable of assisting. This museum’s mission is to restore older buses and trolleys and use them to serve non-profit groups and public events. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact us using www.commonwealthcoach.org
Harley Owner’s Group
Club Website
The Roanoke Valley Chapter – Harley Owner’s Group was formed in 1987. More Details
There are 500 members dedicated to riding and having FUN! A goal is to have a ride or event each weekend. The Roanoke Valley Chapter hosts monthly dinner rides. The Roanoke Valley Chapter has organized the activities at Happy’s Flea Market during Star City Motor Madness.
The Hill City Mustang Cruisers
Club Website
The Hill City Mustang Cruisers' mission is to enjoy these cars the way Henry Ford meant for them to be enjoyed: by driving them. More Details
Our club meets every month and drive together as a group to a destination. Each month we go to places like a drag-strip, the Blue Ridge Parkway, or a Mustang show, etc. We meet at various times of the month depending on the event we plan for. Contact Randy Mills (434) 847-6750 for more information.
Roanoke Valley Mopar Club
mizmopar@lycos.com An organization, formed in 1986, centered on the appreciation, preservation, and restoration of Chrysler Corporation (Mopar) vehicles. More Details
This includes all Mopar vehicles - antiques, classics, muscle cars, sports cars, sport utility types, trucks, and current models. It also includes vehicles manufactured by companies that are or were owned/associated with Daimler-Chrysler Corporation, such as AMC, Jeep, and Mitsubishi manufactured Chrysler brands (Plymouth Laser, Eagle Talon, etc.). The Mopar club is made up of enthusiastic people in the Roanoke Valley area who share a common interest in these various types of Mopar vehicles. Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Vinton Moose Family Center. For additional information contact Louise Scott, President, at (540) 721-3278 after 5:30 p.m. or anytime on weekends
Roanoke Valley Mustang Club
Club Website | fun1pony@hotmail.com
The Roanoke Valley Mustang Club is a chartered, regional group of the Mustang Club of America. More Details
We are the only SW VA club recognized with the MCA’s President's Award for devotion to the Mustang hobby and community service. Membership in the Mustang Club is open to anyone with an interest in the preservation and enjoyment of Mustangs. Car ownership is not a requirement. The club meets the third Tuesday of each month at Logan's Restaurant at Valley View Mall, at 7pm. Club activities include cruise-ins, cook outs, caravans to shows, baseball games, drive-in movies and other member outings. The Roanoke Valley Mustang Club has been a proud sponsor of Star City Motor Madness since 2005. For more information contact Suzanne Beels at 540-309-8980 or our Club President Butch Cook at myred64stang@aol.com
Roanoke Valley Volkswagen Club
The Roanoke Valley Volkswagen Club, established in 1995, is dedicated to the love of Volkswagens. More Details
An interest in Volkswagens of any model, or year, is the only requirement for membership. We have no dues and we welcome all types of VW’s–Beetles, Ghias, Buses, Dune Buggies, Water Cooled, everything that has a VW nameplate. You don’t even have to own a VW to attend our events. Just come and enjoy the company of other VW enthusiasts. We meet the first Monday of every month, unless It is a holiday, which we meet on the second Monday. Please join us for good food and good fun at Shoney’s Restaurant on Wildwood Rd in Salem, Va. Meetings start around 7:00 PM, arrive early for dinner. Bring the whole family!
Star City Corvettes
Club Website
The Star City Corvettes is dedicated to family fun, fellowship and enjoyment of the only true American sports car, the Corvette. More Details
Activities include cruise-ins, auto shows, rallies, picnics and charity events. An informal group, so attend when you want!
Star City Cruisers
low62chevy@hotmail.com
The Star City Cruisers are a group of automotive enthusiasts. The club is open to anyone who has an interest in the automotive hobby. More Details
We were formed in September of 1994 and we are a highly visible, community based organization. We participate to many charitable events. We schedule a variety of monthly club events and outings. The Cruisers meet on the last Thursday of each month at the Roanoker Restaurant. Contact John Beels at (540) 598-8375 for more information.
Star City Classic Thunderbirds
starcitybirds@verizon.net
In 1976 a group of Thunderbird enthusiasts got together with the idea of forming a club to promote their interest in the Ford Thunderbird. More Details
An organizational meeting was held, officers were chosen, By Laws were drawn up, and an application was made to the State Corporation Commission for a charter as a non-profit limited corporation. On September 13th 1976 a charter was issued and entered to the record in the office the State Corporation Commission. The club continued to grow as word of its existence began to get around in the old car hobby. The new club decided to apply for a charter to become a chapter of The Classic Thunderbird Club International. A charter was issued on June 25th 1977 for chapter number 75 The Star City Classic Thunderbirds Ltd.
Star City Pontiac Club
Club Website
The Star City Chapter of POCI is based in Roanoke and composed of Pontiac enthusiasts from all over Southwest Virginia. More Details
Club president is Chris Reynolds. Meeting once a month, all lovers of Pontiacs, from the oldest to new are welcome to join the club. The club meets the second Sunday each month at 6:00(5:00 in summer months) at various monthly selected locations.
Studebaker Drivers Club of SW Virginia
The Studebaker Drivers Club of SW Virginia is open to all Studebaker owners who belong to the Studebaker Drivers Club. More Details
Champions, Commanders, Presidents, Larks, Hawks, Avantis are a few of the models owned by members. Packard owners are welcome too. Activities include car shows, picnics, general meetings and tours. Contacts: Willard Hamill (540) 343-9701, Leland Smith (540) 721-4684 or Paul Howell (540) 774-2619.
YOVASO
Club Website
YOVASO stands for Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety. More Details
Many area high schools have YOVASO in which the students participate in a variety of activities such as going to elementary schools and talking about traffic safety and doing seat belt checks. YOVASO is all about raising awareness about wearing seat belts and the importance of driving safe and sober. Contact Jessica Bland at (540) 561-7468 for more information.
Associate Supporting Clubs
Cadillac LaSalle Club
New River Valley Classic Cruisers
Old Dominion Car Council
Packards Virginia Club
Potomac 356 Owners Group
South West Virginia Car Council
South West Virginia Studebakers Club
