The parade and car show are held in downtown Arnold on Friday afternoon following the one mile shoot out held near Callaway during the morning.  Many drivers allow local children to ride with them during the parade.  Each driver is introduced as they pass the speakers stand with a brief history of their racing accomplishments and where they hale from being announced to the crowd.  The car show which follows the parade is big hit with the residents of Arnold and surrounding communities.  They appreciate the chance to see up close the variety of beautiful cars and their powerful engines. 

The event that started the whole thing.

The Sandhills Open Road Challenge is an annual 55 mile open road race similar to European rally style of racing.  It is arguably the most demanding event of its kind held in the USA.  With more than 50 hazards and straits as long as three miles the course offers a true challenge to drivers in every speed class.  The SORC is comprised of nine separate speed classes beginning with the 80 MPH to unlimited.  Individual driver’s experience and car safety equipment determines the class drivers are eligible.