Roadster organises charity convoy

A massive convoy of cars will travel from Hamilton to Mount Maunganui at the end of the month to raise funds for the Cancer Society. Photo / Supplied

A roadster wanting to break the "ruckus" stigma around performance cars is hosting a convoy charity event from Hamilton to the Mount at the end of the month.

Hamilton car enthusiast Anthony Valvoi has organised a fundraising convoy and auction to raise money for the cancer society.

He hoped to break negative perceptions that surrounded performance cars and wanted to prove that roadsters can make a difference in the community.

"We'd just like people to be aware that there are people out there with modified cars who are doing it legally and we are trying to help the community and not causing a ruckus like most people associate us with," he said.

It's just going to be a fun, massive cruise and park up that people can enjoy.

Anthony Valvoi, convoy organiser

Mr Valvoi ran the event last year which brought a huge turnout of more than 400 cars and more than 1000 spectators, raising several thousand dollars for the Cancer Society.

And this year he hoped the turnout would be bigger and better. "This year I'm hoping for about 600 plus cars and about 2000 people."

Patrons will meet at the Hamilton Gardens on Cobham Drive before convoying to Oceanbeach Rd in Mount Maunganui on October 31.

Mr Valvoi said the charity meet up was not limited to performance or modified vehicles and different makes and models could join.

"It's just going to be a fun, massive cruise and park up that people can enjoy."

A charity auction will be held at the meet point at the Mount with all proceeds going towards the Cancer Society.

He encouraged everyone to come along for the convoy or meet up for the auction and enjoy a classic sausage sizzle.