ROANOKE, Va. – The 24th Annual Star City Motor Madness will be taking place in Roanoke this Friday and Saturday.
Thousands of automotive fans will gather in Roanoke, and proceeds go to the Virginia Museum of Transportation and other non-profits. According to officials, in 2024, hundreds of cars and thousands of spectators participated, making Star City Motorsport Madness one of the largest automotive events in Virginia.
On Friday night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., there will be an informal car show and bit party at the Virginia Museum of Transportation. The party will feature live music, food, and beverages. Visitors will also have full access to the museum, including the Auto Gallery and world-famous J-611.
A one-time-only feature on Friday will be the arrival of 120 cars participating in the annual Great Race. The 8-day “Great Race,” a tour of 120 antique cars running from Minnesota to South Carolina, will make an overnight stop in Roanoke. Their arrival in Roanoke will be at the Virginia Museum of Transportation starting at 4:15.
The two-day event will be held rain or shine and and additional information along with tickets can be found here.