Car Show revving for May 18th start

The 8th annual J.M. Wright Tech Car Show will open its doors at 10am on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

The car show, sponsored by the Wright Tech Alumni Association in conjunction with the Parent Teacher Organization, will feature all types of classic, custom, hot rod, and specialty cars and trucks and other types of vehicles. The show has typically attracted a number of car clubs as well, including the Black Rock Car Club.

The car show is the school’s largest fundraiser. Last year, the event raised more than $10,000 to support programming and scholarships.

“The car show supports all of our programs in many ways,” said Automotive Department Head John Goldbeck. “It helps teachers from sometimes paying out-of-pocket for some supplies. The money goes to support the purchasing of equipment, supplies, field trips – anything we need.”

Last year, approximately 1,500 people from the surrounding community visited to see nearly 300 types of vehicles, including motorcycles and farm equipment

There will be lots of cars and motorcycles for everyone to view. Along with all the cars and motorcycles, there are fun games for kids, like a Hot Wheels track constructed by the carpentry department, a photo booth, and food accommodations from vendors. 

The rain date will be June 1, 2025 and the car show will officially start at 10am and end at 3pm.