Winterville, NC -- The 7th Annual Pitt Community College Car Show, a popular PCC fundraiser that supports the college’s Automotive Systems Technology (AST) program, will return to campus April 27.

Though the show is still two months away, organizers are spreading the word about it now in the hope it draws record participation.

“This event is incredibly important to the automotive systems program here at PCC,” said Patrick Jacques, dean of PCC’s Construction & Industrial Technology (CIT) Division. “Not only does it help generate awareness in the community about the educational opportunities our Automotive Systems Technology program offers, it raises funding that is used to provide students with unique real-world learning experiences.”

This year’s show will take place outside the Craig M. Goess CIT Building on Pitt’s main campus. Registration runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. the day of the event, and the cost is $20 per judged entry.

More than 210 cars, motorcycles and off-road vehicles were entered into last year’s competition. Jacques says the variety was wide-ranging and included everything from Ford Model Ts to Dodge Challengers.

“We are hoping to build upon the success of our last six car shows and have close to 250 entries in this year’s event,” he said. “We have multiple categories for every car enthusiast - pre-1990, post-1990, off-road and motorcycles. We also have a separate category for our PCC automotive students.”

Awards will be presented at 2 p.m. in two divisions: Top 35 Modern (1990-Present) and Top 35 Classic (Pre-1990). The show will also feature several special award presentations, including “Best of Show” honors for the top car, truck, engine, paint and interior, as well as concession sales, door prizes, and a 50/50 drawing.

Donald Hodges claimed “Best of Show - Car” honors last year with his 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, and David Wilson had the top truck entry, a 1956 Ford F-100. With 10 car entries, Animated Attractions won the award for “Best Club Participation.”

“There is no admission fee for the PCC Car Show, and it is open to the public,” Jacques said. “It’s a great event that offers fun for the entire family, and I welcome everyone in eastern North Carolina to come out and see the amazing cars, trucks and motorcycles on display.”

More details on the 2024 event are available by contacting PCC Automotive Systems Instructor Richie Alligood at (252) 402-2434.