by Charis Marshal, Student Public Relations Writer
It is not every day you see a Le Mans-winning Porsche, one of the first Ferrari Portofinos in the U.S. and a lineup of award-winning vintage cars in the same lot. But that is exactly what has happened in the past at , a car show hosted by the (ICC) in Columbus, Ohio.
An annual celebration of automotive design and innovation, the event draws clubs, collectors and individual owners from across the region. The ICC leverages its industry connections to create a morning of car talk over free coffee and donuts.
This year鈥檚 show is set for Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 to 11 a.m. Because the ICC鈥檚 facilities are under renovation, the event will take place at annex, 5950 Godown Rd. in Columbus.
The ICC partners with Cedarville University to make their industrial and innovative design program a leader in Christian higher education. At the Caffeine and Gasoline car show, students see firsthand how innovation shapes the future of automotive design.
鈥淭his is a highlight for us every year because so many ICC team members are 'car people',鈥 said Jim Stevenson, president and co-founder of the ICC. 鈥淭he event is intentionally casual, with no admittance or entry fees, no awards or trophies, no judges 鈥 just a casual gathering of cool cars, trucks and motorcycles. We teach automotive design, so this also provides students a chance to look at a diverse gathering of old and new cars and identify elements that we talk about in the classroom.鈥
Admission is free, and all enthusiasts are invited to bring cars, motorcycles and trucks 鈥 from classics to exotic models. Both paved lot spaces and lawn spaces will be available, with room for clubs to park together.
Want to see a restomod, rat rod, vintage or exotic? Have a classic sports car you want to show off? Or maybe you just want free coffee and a donut? Cruise over to Caffeine and Gasoline and let the good times roll.
Cedarville University, an evangelical Christian institution in southwest Ohio, offers undergraduate and graduate residential and online programs across arts, sciences and professional fields. With 7,265 students, it ranks among Ohio's largest private universities and is recognized by The Wall Street Journal as being among the nation鈥檚 top three evangelical universities. Cedarville is also known for its vibrant Christian community, challenging academics and high graduation and retention rates. Learn more at cedarville.edu.