Our 2024 Great Race start city (Owensboro, KY) is hosting a HUGE event on May 10-11, 2024. The annual event is called BBQ & Barrels and it’s a celebration of authentic Bar-B-Que and historic Kentucky bourbon and this year the Owensboro crew is adding a car show to the mix. Experience a car event unlike any others in the region at the inaugural Kentucky Motorcar Invitational! See some of the most unique classic vehicles on display at the Owensboro Convention Center parking lot on Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM Central Time.

**Limited Entries**
Less Than 100 Vehicles WIll Be Participating For A Chance To WIN The Inaugural KMI “TOP 12 AWARDS” These Awards Are Custom Designed Laser Cut Metal & Aged Wooden Bourbon Barrel Lids by: Rough River Metalworks
**This In An Invitation ONLY Vehicle Show**
To Be Considered Email Photos, Description & Prior Show Information (including awards) With Return Contact Information To:
[email protected] or [email protected]

ALL INCLUSIVE WEEKEND PACKAGES AVAILABLE, That Include:
BBQ and Barrels: KENTUCKY CHAMPIONS MOTORCAR INVITATIONAL PACKAGE
– 2 dinner tickets to Green River Cocktail/dinner pairing on Friday
– 2 VIP tickets for Saturday
– Car Registration
– 2 Polos for car event
– 2 night stay at Hampton or Holiday Inn.
(Hotel will be assigned for you depending availability)

LIMITED Non Package Registration Will Be Offered Also, Those Will Include Only Vehicle Entry Into The Show.
This Show Will Be On The Banks Of The Ohio River In The Beautifully Renovated Downtown Of The CIty Of Owensboro Kentucky.