For 2008, our 11th annual show, was held on June 14th at the Canadian Tire at the corner of Merivale and Hunt Club Rd. in Nepean, Ontario. The day started with rain and a weather forecast for thundershowers and rain for the whole day. But that didn't dampen the spirits of those that came out to help the Queensway Carleton Hospital. Cars started showing up as early as 7:00am from places as far away as Cornwall. As the morning went on, the skies threaten but the rain stayed away and eventually the sun came out. Cars kept coming and by noon we had over 100 of Ottawa's finest cars.
Although we were hoping for closer to 300 cars, the weather forecast scared away some. Those that did attend were treated to hundreds of giveaways and lots of awesome door prizes.
Canadian Tire brought their Nascar Promoting team which handed out lots of sample and full size products. Unfortunately, their simulator trailer was broken into and wrecked a week before and they could not bring to our event.
The day was also a chance to showcase our new raffle car for the Queensway Carleton Hospital. Our 1932 Ford Hot Rod was the centre of attraction and was well received. Although not completely finished, people didn't seem to care and were anxious for us to start selling ticket.