Cool Wheels
Car Show
See you January 18, 2026, at Cool Wheels Car Show benefiting YATC!
PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. INDIVIDUALS MAY REGISTER ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW FOR $40 CASH ONLY.
VENDOR REGISTRATIONS: Contact us at events@yatc.org 954-428-0909 to register. Registration fee $100 using this link. Must be registered with Broward County as an approved vendor. Please do so HERE. Terms and conditions apply.
Attention Car Clubs:
Unfortunately, Cool Wheels cannot reserve individual parking spaces for any cars (or car clubs). Car clubs wishing to park together must have all vehicles pre-registered and paid in advance by January 1 with the car club named noted in registration. Credit card is the only payment method accepted for advance online registration. The paved area is designated for pre-registered car clubs only. No spaces will be held without confirmed payment. Each car club will have signage and a designated section based on the number of fully paid entries under that club name.
Car Club registration deadline is January 1, 2026, to ensure time for signage and placement planning. Thank you for your cooperation! We look forward to welcoming you to Cool Wheels 2026!
At the Cool Wheels Car Show, more than 115 trophies and cash prizes will be awarded! Gift bags and t-shirts will be given to the first 300 cars to arrive at the event.
Best of Show – $1,000
Second place – $500
Third place – $250
Advance registration by January 9 is $30 with a credit card online.
Registration on the day of the show is $40 cash only.
Quiet Waters Park / Bald Eagle Shelter
401 S. Powerline Rd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
9 a.m. Gates open
10 a.m. Registration opens
12 p.m. Judging begins
4 p.m. Car Show ends
Want to register multiple vehicles? Each vehicle entry requires a unique email address. Questions? Email us at events@yatc.org
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 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 $30. You can register online here before January 9. Registration on the day of the show is $40 cash only.
Is Cool Wheels free for spectators?
The event is free but Quiet Waters Park charges $3 per car to enter the park (a vehicle with 9 or more people is $20).
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.
Can I be a vendor at the show?
Yes! Vendor spots fee is $100 Pay using this link. You must also be on the Broward County approved vendor list. Use vendor code 3B9058. Click here for more information. Contact events@yatc.org to reserve your vendor spot. Terms and conditions apply. Limited availability
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, 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 events@yatc.org. If you do not have multiple email addresses or need help, email events@yatc.org.
Are car clubs welcomed?
Yes! Club presidents should email events@yatc.org with the number cars attending.
How are car clubs included at Cool Wheels?
Unfortunately, Cool Wheels can not reserve individual parking spaces for any cars (or car clubs).
Car clubs wishing to park together must have all vehicles pre-registered and paid in advance.
Credit card is the only payment method accepted for advance registration.
The paved area is designated for pre-registered car clubs only.
No spaces will be held without confirmed payment.
Each car club will have signage and a roped-off section based on the number of fully paid entries under that club name.
Car Club registration deadline is January 1, 2026, to ensure time for signage and placement planning.
Register using this link
Who does Cool Wheels benefit?
Cool Wheels benefits the Youth Automotive Training Center in Deerfield Beach, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that serves young people from under-resourced backgrounds. YATC was founded in 1984 by JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Founder and automotive pioneer Jim Moran to give a second chance to young people who have faced many challenges in life. YATC provides marketable automotive and life skills training. Cool Wheels is a community-outreach project of YATC.
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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