RodRunPreviewThe Heartland Rod Run gets bigger and better each year, and organizers for the event are getting set for a great weekend of fun.

The Heartland Rod Run will take place June 1st & 2nd and will feature a car show at Riverside Park on Saturday which will showcase street rods, muscle cars, sports cars, classics, race cars, imports, trucks, motorcycles and antique tractors.

Local car club the Heartland Cruisers are organizing the event once again this year and say that  they are expecting over 400 cars to participate in the outdoor car show.  Another highlight of the event will be the popular burnout competition.

The schedule includes:

Friday, June 1:

*Poker Run to benefit local charity.  Registration at 7-8 pm at Early City Hall (960 Early Blvd.) Entry fee is $5 per hand. All poker run entries will receive a coupon for Sonic on Early Blvd for two hamburgers, two orders of french fries and two Cokes.

Saturday, June 2:

*8am – Registration for car entries into the show at Riverside Park.  No entry fee

*10am – Car show begins –  kids & adult games, food, games, prizes, vendors, goodie bags, and much more at Riverside Park including the popular Burnout contest during the show.  Free admission to car show.

*3pm – Car show awards at Riverside Park.

For more information, visit www.heartlandcruisers.org

CLICK HERE for a look at photos and coverage from last year’s event.