In this episode of The Customized Ride, we sit down with Michael Leaventon from the legendary Run to the Sun Car Show! 🚗💨 Held in Myrtle Beach, SC, this event has been a staple in the classic car community for 36 years, bringing together over 3,300 classic cars (1989 and older), 140+ vendors, and thousands of spectators.
Michael gives us an inside look at what it takes to organize one of the nation’s largest car shows. From the logistics of preparing the venue to the challenges of keeping things running smoothly, we dive deep into the behind-the-scenes effort that makes this event a must-visit for car enthusiasts.
In this episode, we discuss:
✅ The history of Run to the Sun and how it has grown over the years
✅ What makes this show unique and why it sells out year after year
✅ The amount of work that goes into preparing the event space—including cleanup, logistics, and vendor coordination
✅ The biggest misconceptions people have about running a large car show
✅ Exciting highlights for this year, including special guests Joe and Amanda Martin from Iron Resurrection and a collection of iconic movie cars
✅ The future of Run to the Sun and Michael’s vision for the next 5-10 years
If you love classic cars and want to hear what it takes to run a top-tier car show, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
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