MOTORING NEWS - Registrations are now open for the owners of classic cars and bikes, modern and vintage machines of many a kind, to take part in the 2022 George Old Car Show driven by Benzeum (GOCS).
The show is set to take place on 12 and 13 February.
Introduced during a bubbling breakfast launch at Protea Hotel King George Marriott in December, organisers of the fast-approaching show refuse to be deterred from hosting the event - come flood or high virus.
The Southern Cape Old Car Club (SCOCC) is, as always, in charge of arranging logistics and the extensive nitty-gritty required to stage this popular George institution.
GOCS chairperson Alewijn Dippenaar said earlier that he had already alerted show fans to the fact that he would convene with his colleagues to peg an apt date in April, if indeed national Covid regulations prevented them from making the most of this historically significant Southern Cape gathering of old car enthusiasts. But at the moment it seems highly unlikely that this will be necessary.
"Registration is now open and interested parties must please get in touch, either through the SCOCC website or by giving me a call on 082 457 5675."
"We will do everything in our power to provide the same quality displays and entertainment as has been the case for so many years.
"But the 2022 George Old Car Show driven by Benzeum will have the added advantage of presenting these attractions in a safe, outdoor environment wherever practically possible. Additional parking space and separate setup areas for food and bric-a-brac stalls will be a primary contributor to this plan," said Dippenaar.
The 2021 George Old Car show had to be cancelled, but this year the festive landmark event is back in all its glory! Photo: Michelle Pienaar
Silver Jubilee
This year's theme pays tribute to the fact that GOCS 2022 will be the event's 25th Anniversary edition. And however diverse participants and supporters of this seminal Southern Cape event may be, the one thing they have in common is a passion to preserve the heritage of venerable old cars, bikes, and even farm implements.
The George Old Car's Silver Jubilee event will once again be staged at Eden Technical High School, formerly PW Botha College, which has served extremely well during previous years, as it is an accessible and expansive venue that easily accommodates all the automobile action, eats and musical entertainment.
Keep in mind that, apart from the vintage and classic cars on display, there will also be a section for hotrods and modern cars worthy of attention.
Experience it all during the next George Old Car Show. Visit www.scocc.co.za and follow the registration link.
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