(July 19, 2021) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Wade Kawasaki and the team at Legendary Companies, which includes Coker Tire, Wheel Vintiques, Phoenix Race Tires, Paragon Corvette Reproductions and several more automotive companies, has announced the inaugural Legendary Charity Cruise-In, an exclusive car show held in conjunction with the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival on Saturday, Oct. 16. 


           
All proceeds from the Legendary Charity Cruise-In will go to the Fifty Plus Foundation in support of CHI Memorial Hospital and the NeuroScience Innovation Foundation to help their efforts in neuroscience research to find a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease.

“Coker Tire has long been a supporter of local car events and has been promoting its own Chattanooga Cruise-In events for many years,” said President and CEO of Legendary Companies Wade Kawasaki. “Now, Legendary Companies has taken the reins with the Legendary Charity Cruise-In and we’re all excited about this great opportunity for our team to give back to the community and benefit some amazing charities.”

The Legendary Charity Cruise-In offers participants a chance to showcase their collector vehicles in a premier location at the intersection of Riverfront Parkway and M.L.K. Blvd (875 West 9th Avenue). The Cruise-In is just steps away from the Pace Grand Prix at the Bend where wheel-to-wheel will be happening featuring historic race cars including open wheel cars, CanAm cars, GT cars and more. Participants will receive a special ticket package, which includes entry for one collector vehicle and two spectator admission tickets that provide access to Saturday of the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival, including access to the Grand Prix Paddock and Mecum Auctions.

Space is limited to 400 cars event staff will not accept entries at the gate without proof of ticketing due to space constraints, and the entry fee is a donation of only $100, a special value to encourage enthusiasts to drive their collector vehicles and take part in the event. Interested participants are encouraged to register early via Eventbrite to make sure they get a spot in this exclusive all-day event as event staff will not accept entries at the gate without proof of ticketing.

The gates will open at 5 a.m. Eastern time and all cars must be parked before 7:30 a.m. Due to the expected crowd, all cars must remain in place until the close of the event at 3 p.m. The Cruise-In area will feature many vendors, including food and drink options. Specialty awards from celebrity judges will be presented at 2 p.m.