GEORGE NEWS - Organisers of the George Old Car Show (GOCS) 2022, driven by ScribBenzeum, are entering the home stretch towards D-Day for this annual gathering so popular among fans of both early and modern automobiles.
As the February 12 and 13 event draws near, all i's are being dotted and t's crossed to ensure that the show can go ahead while observing strict Covid protocols.
This has necessitated a time-slot system, dividing show days into three different sections each, to which entry tickets will be sold separately.
The first slot is from 08:00 to 11:00, the second from 11:00 to 14:00, and the third from 14:00 to 17:00. The standard entry fee is R50 per person per time slot, and only 2 000 tickets are available per slot.
"Current Covid regulations are the primary reason for this change," said GOCS chairperson Alewijn Dippenaar, adding that additional parking space and separate setup areas for food and bric-a-brac stalls will contribute towards this drive.
"Registration has been open since December and we are experiencing a lot of interest from local old-car owners, and those from further afield. If you haven't been in contact yet, please do so through the SCOCC website or call me on 082 457 5675," said Dippenaar.
The show theme pays tribute to the fact that GOCS 2022 will be the event's 25th anniversary edition. If diverse in many ways, participants and supporters of this seminal Southern Cape event share a passion to preserve the heritage of venerable old cars, bikes and farm implements.
The GOCS' silver jubilee event will once again be staged at Eden Technical High School (formerly PW Botha College), which has served well during previous years, as it is an accessible and expansive venue that easily accommodates all the automobile action, eats and musical entertainment.
Apart from vintage and classic cars on display, there will also be a section for hot-rods and modern cars most worthy of your attention. Visit www.scocc.co.za for additional information and to register.
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