New 'Roadster Rally' Debuts This Weekend In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, NJ — A new automobile event is set to make its debut this weekend in Ocean City.

The first annual Roadster Rally is coming to the Boardwalk from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on May 11. A variety of roadster makes and models will be on display from 6th Street to 14th Street.

A roadster is a two-seat open with emphasis on sporting appearance or character. Initially an American term for a two-seat car with no weather protection, usage has spread internationally and now includes most two-seat convertibles. According to the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, cars on display might include Miata, Mini Cooper, MG/MGB, Porsche, Nissan/Datsun, Audi TT, Corvette, Honda S 2000, Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky, BMW Z Series, Mercedes Benz, Fiat, Triumph, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, Opel, Ford Thunderbird, Sunbeam, Toyota MR2, Karmann Ghia, Chrysler Crossfire, Austin Healy, Ferrari, AC Cobra, Morgan, Lotus, Lamborghini and Tesla.

Cars will parade onto the Boardwalk at 12 p.m. and will stay on display throughout the afternoon in this free event.

For more information or to register a Roadster, visit www.theroadsterrally.com or email blinkerfluidproductions@gmail.com.