The Friends of Steve McQueen Car Show is an automotive gathering held in early June to raise funds for Boys Republic, a private, non-profit, nonsectarian community for at-risk boys and girls ages 13-17. Established in 2008 by members and friends of the (Porsche) 356 Club of Southern California, the event attracts automobile, motorcycle and off-road motorsports enthusiasts from throughout the U.S.
June 02, 2012 – Boys Republic, Chino Hills, CA
Every summer the Friends of Steve McQueen Car Show brings thousands of spectators to the Boys Republic campus, where 16 year-old Steve McQueen spent time as a student in 1946. Since its start in 2008, the event has raised over $135,000 and has helped to attract corporate interest resulting in donations of skilled labor and building materials through the Lowe’s Heroes community improvement project valued at more than $100,000.00.
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Friends of Steve McQueen Car Show- The Boys Republic School has helped many troubled youth in its 100-year history, where 16 year-old Steve McQueen spent time as a student in 1946.
Saturday's event featured cars and motorcycles competing in several categories based on other McQueen movies, including "The Great Escape," "The Thomas Crown Affair" and "Le Mans." Check out some pictures from the show.
The International Mustang Bullitt Owners Club, based in Chicago, was slated to attend, bringing along Bullitt Mustangs and Dodge Chargers like those seen in the film.
This year’s event was themed after McQueen's 1968 film "Bullitt" to raise money for the programs it offers. A similar event last year raised more than $50,000. Another event will be held next year - that one themed after "Le Mans," a 1971 film about the 24 Hours of Le Mans auto race held annually in France.