Cool Wheels
Car Show

Dear Cool Wheels fans and friends of YATC,

Please join us for the 2025 Cool Wheels Car Show on January 12!

If you were previously registered for either January or April 2024 dates, your prepaid entry will be honored for January 12, 2025. Please mark your calendars and we hope to see you next year for another awesome show!

If you have any questions, please contact events@yatc.org or call YATC at 954-428-0909.

Thank you for your support of Cool Wheels, the Youth Automotive Training Center and the at-risk young people in our community we serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is it to enter a car in the Cool Wheels Car Show?

Advance registration is $20. You can register online here before January 7. Registration on the day of the show is $30 cash only.

Is Cool Wheels free for spectators?

The event is free but Quiet Waters Park charges $3 per car to enter the park.

When does judging start and end?

Your vehicle must be parked by 12 pm to be judged. Announcement of trophies starts at 3 pm. You must be present to win.

Are car clubs welcomed?

Yes! Club presidents should call Joe Aliseo (561-452-3684) with the number cars attending.

Can I be a vendor at the show?

Yes! Vendor spots start at $100. You must also be on the Broward County approved vendor list. Click here for more information and use vendor code 1B1719. Contact Joe to reserve your vendor spot at 561-452-3684.

Besides cool cars, what else does the show feature?

Cool Wheels is fun for the whole family. We have live music, food trucks, Broward Sheriff’s Office presentations, raffles, silent auction, kids center and more!

Can I enter multiple cars in Cool Wheels?

Yes! You can register multiple cars but each car must be associated with a different email address. If the multiple cars are in a car club, contact Joe at 561-452-3684. If you do not have multiple email addresses or need help, email events@yatc.org.

Thank you for a great 2023 Cool Wheels Show!

The 2023 Cool Wheels Car Show featured an incredible array of more than 1,000 cars. Antique roadsters lined up with dragsters, trucks and muscle cars in dozens of makes and models. Thousands of spectators visited from near and far, all in support of the mission of YATC to give at-risk youth a second chance at success.

More than 125 trophies and cash prizes were awarded!

2023 TOP AWARDS

Award	WINNER
Coolest of Show / First Place & $1,000 Prize	John Pellicone – 1969 Pontiac GTO
Second Place & $500 Prize	Michael Merlo – 1957 Chevy Nomad
Third Place & $250 Prize	Walter Goldscheck – 1968 Dodge Coronet

Thank you to the many volunteers who help make Cool Wheels the great show it is!

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