AmeriCARna drives through Upper Hutt

The iconic AmeriCARna classic car event will be held in the Hutt Valley for the first time ever on Friday 25 February.

After being based in Taranaki for the past few years, AmeriCARna will bring in excess of 400 American cars, along with drivers, passengers, supporters and enthusiasts for several days of action.

The four day event celebrates classic American cars and includes a parade of vehicles on Friday 25 February. The convoy starts in Lower Hutt, and detours off River Road to travel down Fergusson Drive before reconnecting to State Highway 2 heading for Masterton.

Drivers have said seeing people smile and wave as they parade past has been a highlight at past AmeriCARna events held in Taranaki and Invercargill.

“I’m hoping that Upper Hutt people with a passion for cars will see this as a unique opportunity to participate in a spectacle “ says Mayor Wayne Guppy, pictured here practicing for the big day. “I’d love to see kids watching the parade, and perhaps our older folk too, looking at these American classics. This is a great lead in to Upper Hutt’s Summer Carnival, so here’s hoping the weather co-operates.”

The parade of cars is expected to commence driving down Fergusson Drive at approximately 10.30am.

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