NABC announces second annual Rides for a Reason Virtual Car Show

Aug. 30, 2021
The virtual event, set to run Aug. 23 through Oct. 22 will be presented by the United Recyclers Group as a fundraising program for the NABC Mission.

The National Auto Body Council announced the Second Annual NABC Rides for a Reason Virtual Car Show Presented by United Recyclers Group, LLC (URG), an association of auto recyclers with over 675 locations across the U.S. and Canada. The show is an innovative fundraising event that will allow car lovers across America to join NABC members, their company employees and auto enthusiasts to put their passion and pride on display.

The USA’s most spectacular virtual car show will once again feature top cars, truck and motorcycles from NABC members, virtual car clubs, featured car corral, automotive stars and celebrity judges. Proceeds support the National Auto Body Council mission of Changing and Saving Lives through initiatives like the NABC Recycled Rides program, NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.) program and NABC Drive Out Distraction program.

See the winners of the inaugural NABC Rides for a Reason Virtual Car Show here.

The NABC Rides for a Reason Virtual Car Show Presented by URG will include something for every car lover:

  • Enter your Ride for a $25 donation to showcase your passion and pride – and compete to take home top honors
  • Tour the Car Corral to see all the spectacular entries
  • Visit the NABC® Garage for tips and advice from NABC members to help you maintain, restore and perfect your vehicle!
  • Stay tuned for our celebrity judges will pick as their winning entries and the NABC® Rides for a Reason Best in Show Award

“We are excited to bring people together again – in a virtual forum – to celebrate our collective love of the automobile,” said Clint Marlow, chairman of the board of the National Auto Body Council and director of claims for Allstate. “So many of our members who work in the collision repair industry are passionate about cars. This is a chance to show off our weekend projects, our dream cars and favorite cars. And, once again, we’re looking forward to seeing all of great vehicles from auto enthusiasts around the country.” 

The categories of competition showcase a wide variety of vehicle design, restoration, preservation and performance, including:

  • Best of Show 
  • Antiques/Vintage
  • Hot Rods, Rat Rods and Customs
  • Classics: Best of the 50s, 60s and 70s
  • Old School Muscle Cars: 60s and 70s
  • Modern Muscle: 1980s to Today
  • Trucks
  • Motorcycles
  • Wild Card Presented by Allstate
  • Best Paint Presented by Axalta 

To learn more about participating in the NABC Rides for a Reason Virtual Car Show Presented by URG, visit https://nationalautobodycouncil.org/2021ridesforareason/ or contact [email protected]

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