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.

New Event for the 2010 SORC!

The SORC is pleased to offer a new event that will interest car owners and spectators alike. The first ever "Dynotune" will be on hand Thursday through Saturday, August 12-14, for car owners to see just how much muscle their cars can put to the pavement during the 10th anniversary SORC. Dynotune will offer custom dyno tuning for gas and diesel power plants as well as diagnostic results of runs on the mobile chaises dynamometer. Prices, times, and locations will soon be announced. Visit their website to learn more about Dynotune.