Cool Wheels
Car Show
Dear Cool Wheels supporters:
Thank you for joining us at the 2025 Cool Wheels Car Show! This year’s Car Show (my first since becoming executive director of the Youth Automotive Training Center) was the biggest ever – with more than 1,200 cars shown and at least 14,000 spectators. It was an awesome day! Cool Wheels has grown significantly in the past 12 years, becoming one of the largest and most exciting car shows in South Florida.
Cool Wheels is EXTRA special because it supports the mission of YATC in providing automotive training, academic support and life skills to young people aged 16 to 21 who have faced a great deal of adversity in their lives and are changing the direction of their futures. On behalf of YATC students, graduates and staff, THANK YOU!
Sincerely,
Wade Stanfield
Executive Director
2025 TOP AWARDS
| Best of Show First Place: | Shannon Kelleher, 1965 Ford Mustang |
| Best of Show Second Place: | Pete Rudanovich, 1930 Ford Model A |
| Best of Show Third Place: | Pete Vasallo, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
| Peoples’ Choice: | Barry DeRose, 2015 Corvette Stingray |
| Student’s Choice: | Gizmo Burga, 1999 Porsche 911 |
Thank you to our 2025 Cool Wheels Sponsors!
- Boca Mobile Vet
- Broward Sheriff’s Office
- Capital Mortgage
- Dairy Queen (Pompano)
- Dealer Tire
- Designs by Donna
- Dragdaddys Studios
- Fieldhouse Collectibles
- Greene Sports & Entertainment, LLC
- Jim Moran and Associates
- JM Associates Federal Credit Union
- JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
- JM Lexus
- Lou Scalia’s Awards
- Joe Montana
- National Parts Depot
- Packy’s Family Sports Grill
- Paw Depot of Boca
- Proton Signs
- Puntito Printing
- Rising Tide Car Wash
- Snap On
- Southeast Toyota Distributors LLC
- Toyota of Deerfield Beach
Thank you to the many volunteers who help make Cool Wheels the great show it is!
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!
| Award | WINNER |
|---|---|
| Coolest of Show / First Place & $1,000 Prize | Shannon Kelleher – 1965 Ford Mustang |
| Second Place & $500 Prize | Pete Rudanovich – 1930 Ford Model A |
| Third Place & $250 Prize | Pete Vasallo – 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
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