Keels & Wheels Entrants
Keels & Wheels Car & Boat Show Entrants
Welcome! Owners of classic cars, vintage wooden boats or classic glass boats are encouraged to join us in 2024 to share their beautiful treasures at our 28th anniversary show. The Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance is by invitation only. The Selection Committee invites those entries that they feel best exemplify the annual theme and class structure. Several factors are taken into consideration for accepting an entry for the Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance. The following information and guidelines should help clarify the consideration given to each entry.
The fastest way to get your automobile or boat considered by the Selection Committee is to register online. The process takes only a few minutes. Please read the instructions prior to registering to guarantee a smooth process.
Entrants receive Exhibitor badges for full use of Lakewood Yacht Club’s restaurant and pool facilities.
Overnight security is provided by off-duty police officers and Lakewood members. Additionally, secure trailer parking is provided for both car and boat owners.
Over 200 volunteers are deployed throughout the grounds and the harbor during event hours to provide specific assistance to car and boat owners.
The deadline for entries is Friday, March 10, 2023
“Racing Thru Time, Man’s Need For Speed”
We are inviting Vintage and Contemporary Race cars from LeMans, Indy, Formula 1 cars to Nascar and others, as well as Racing boats of all types, to join us. We will also be honoring 100 years of MG cars and 70 years of Corvette. Also invited are American and European Pre-War and Post-War Classics.

Automobiles
The classic cars are divided into roughly 40 classes.
Formal judging takes place on Saturday and awards are presented on Sunday. Awards include Best of Class and Silver, in each automobile class.
Corinthian Awards are awarded to cars deserving of Special Mention. The awards presentation ends with the ultimate award known as the “Commodores Award” for Best of Show. Entry forms available 12/1 online.

Boats
The vintage boats are divided into roughly 20 classes. This year we are honoring all Classic and Vintage Boats.
Formal judging takes place on Saturday. The awards are presented on Saturday. Awards include Best of Class and Silver in each boat class. Corinthian Awards are awarded to boats deserving of Special Mention.
The Awards presentation ends with the ultimate award known as the “Commodores Award” for Best of Show.