Car shows at Manatee Technical College to benefit student scholarships

BRADENTON -- The Automotive Service Technology and Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing programs at Manatee Technical College will host MTC's Fourth Annual Car and Bike Show.

The family friendly event will feature a car, bike and truck show, vendors, food, door prizes, and a silent auction on Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The proceeds from the event will help send MTC's automotive students to SkillsUSA events at the State and National SkillsUSA Championships. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry.

Sponsors for the event include Bill Lee Race Cars, Gettel Automotive Family of Dealerships, Sunset Automotive Group, The Parts House, Safelite Auto Glass, Tint Worx, MacAllister's Grill & Tavern, Snap-On, Sarasota Ford, Toyota of Lakewood, LKQ, Miller's Snack Shack, Anthem Equipment, and Lance's Cruzin' to the Hop Car Shows.

Admission is free to the public. Hotdogs, hamburgers, chips and soft drinks will be available for purchase.

Anyone may enter a car, truck or motorcycle for a $20 cash donation payable the day of the event. Sponsorships are available for $100 to $200.

For more information on sponsoring the event or registering a vehicle, please contact automotive instructor Jose Cestero at (941) 751-7900, x 1063.

The MTC Main Campus is located at 6305 State Road 70 East.

This story was originally published January 26, 2016 at 3:32 PM with the headline "Car shows at Manatee Technical College to benefit student scholarships ."