Westport Car Show – Barry Rowsome’s Report – 20 July 2024
The Westport Car Show had an early start for me – ha ha. We started out from Kemptville Timmy’s. This was a good plan being able to grab a coffee before we left for the rain or shine event. Luckily it was perfect weather for a show.
After our drivers meeting we were on the road by 730 am. Mike planned a very nice route to Westport. The route took in the back roads travelling through many villages along the way; a really beautiful morning for a drive to scenic Westport.
Once we arrived at the show we greeted very nicely with awesome parking. I felt we lucked out with the best parking spaces of the show by being under some trees for shade. Soon as we got all settled in to our spots it was off to get the loot bags. Mike had everything down pat, our names, car information and shirt sizes for our individual loot bags. The loot bag consisted of maps, advertising, magnet all featuring the Westport area and car show; plus a nice white car show logo-ed T-shirt – mine fit really well. We also got a nice surprise of a coupon for a breakfast sandwich with coffee or juice. I have never seen this at a car show before, so handy and much appreciated.
After our breakfast sandwiches we went back to the cars for a minor clean, such as getting the bugs off our bumpers from the drive. We placed our chairs under the shade trees marvelling at how lucky we were for this spot. By now the arena lot was getting very full with beautiful cars and trucks; for a car lover a site to see. We took the opportunity to wonder around looking and drooling with our vote sheets in hand getting ready to vote for our favourites. While no one in our group won a prize; Mike snagged Fan Favourite in the Roadster Class —Congratulations!
We were a small group of 6 with NA, NB, NC and ND. I feel we showed well for our club. There are small things we can consider for next time like showing our club flag like many other clubs did.
In closing, I can say it was an awesome show, perfect weather, great venue and nice loot bag. But most important, a great fun time with club members. Many thanks to all the attendees and Mike did an outstanding job arranging it all.
Barry