Library System to host 11th Annual Car Show

From Somerset County Library System of New Jersey:

Somerset County, NJ - Somerset County Library System of New Jersey will host its 11th Annual Car Show on Saturday, September 17, 12-3 p.m. at SCLSNJ’s Bridgewater Library branch, located at 1 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater. Rain date is September 24, 12-3 p.m.

Trophies will be awarded for the following categories: Best in Show (first, second, and third place), Best Exterior, Best Interior, Best Engine, and Dream Car (first, second, and third place). All voting is done by the public.

To register a car to participate and compete, click here. There is no registration fee; space is limited.

There no fee or registration required to attend the Car Show and all are welcome.

“The library is where someone interested in automobiles can find plenty of information to learn more, making this the perfect place to host the show," said Rich Loomis, SCLSNJ Digital Services Manager and Car Show coordinator. “We welcome our community to connect through a common interest at this family-friendly, fun-filled event. And remember, as a spectator, you get a say in who wins the trophies - don’t miss your chance to vote for your favorite car for each class.”

Get ready for the car show thanks to Historian Clifford W. Zink as he presents Mercer Magic and the Story of America's First Sports Car, a special program to be held at the Bridgewater Library branch on September 8, 7-8:30 p.m. Zink will talk about Mercer Automobile Company's "Raceabout," long considered America's first sports car and a shining example of local entrepreneurship and innovation. Registration is required to attend.

For more information about SCLSNJ’s 11th Annual Car Show and Mercer Magic and the Story of America’s First Sports Car or to register, visit SCLSNJ.org or call 908-526-4016.

Photo courtesy of Somerset County Library System of New Jersey: Pictured is the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air owned by Hank Lentzsch that was awarded Best in Show at SCLSNJ’s 10th Annual Car Show in 2015.