Rod Knockers car show set for June 23

The Rod Knockers car show is coming to Eatonville on June 23. The Rod Knockers Car Club is hosting the event in Eatonville, being led by Frank Tolliver, who is the president of the Rod Knockers Car Club.

The Rod Knockers Car Club is where anyone can enter their antiques, unique cars, and other vehicles on display.

The Rod Knockers car show in Eatonville will have a variety of vehicles on display for everyone as well as free water, soda, hot dogs, and chips. It costs only $20 to register. There also will be raffles and door prizes. DJ Leon Crawford will be spinning the tunes at the car show this year.

When asked how long he was with the Rod Knockers Car Club, Tolliver says the club started in 199; but he joined in 1995 because a friend of his got him interested. Tolliver eventually became president of the Rod Knockers Car Club due to his passion.

Why is Tolliver passionate about the Rod Knockers Car Club?

“Passionate? I like hot rods, muscle cars, vintage vehicles; I just like old cars,” he said.

Many other people like old cars too. The Rod Knockers Car Club missed a year of showing in Eatonville because of COVID-19.

“When the Covid restrictions have lifted, the Rod Knockers Car Club decided to show in September of that year; otherwise, the shows are usually in June,” said Tolliver.

People were more than ready for the car show that year and the turnout was great.

“All the vehicles are unique. The owners all put their signature style into their work. Whether it be stock or modified, there is something unique added by the owner,” he said.

Tolliver was also asked what the most popular parts of the Rod Knockers shows are and why.

“As for the most popular thing about the show, I think it would be the people attending, showing their vehicles and mingling with other “gearheads.” It is a relaxing atmosphere for those attending. As for the club members, it draws to an end a year of a lot of footwork to gather sponsors and supplies for another show. We are a small club, and the show takes quite a bit of prep work,” Tolliver said.

Tolliver also likes to thank all of the members of the Rod Knockers Car Club for all the work they have done.