Car enthusiasts share their passion

Run to the Rapids car show in Park Rapids Aug. 12

Lorie Skarpness

Park Rapids Enterprise

The Run to the Rapids car show will once again transform downtown Park Rapids with cars from years gone by on Saturday, Aug. 12.

Cars will be on display on Main Street and nearby side streets from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Admission is free.

The event is organized by the Northern Knights Car Club. All types of vehicles are welcome and trophies will be awarded.

Lots of time, money

Dave Haggard is a local collector and longtime club member. He has shown cars in the past and said he probably will enter again this year.

He said most people attending the car shows don’t understand the amount of time, money and labor that goes into getting a car ready to show.

“To get a car to that level takes commitment,” he said. “My brother, Mike Haggard, down in the Cities has been working on his Chevelle for 25 years. We have a club member, Sheldon Greis, who has been working on his Ford Fairlane for 17 years and is still not done with it.”

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For information on registration for the car show, email vjvcameron@aol.com or register at the C’Mon Inn. Enjoy BBQ and music on Friday, Aug. 11, beginning at 4 p.m.

For updates on the car show and to learn more about the car club, go to the Northern Knights

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