Torque of the Town, ABQ RIDES Car Show
ALBUQUERQUE – ABQ RIDE hosts its 3rd Annual ABQ RIDES Car Show welcoming the community to showcase ‘any vehicle that rolls’ free of charge on Saturday, September 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Northwest Transit Center located at the corner of Coors and Ellison.
Free attendance includes:
- Live music by Cruisin’ to the Oldies
- Raffle giveaways
- Food trucks and free drinks
- Hand-welded trophies by ABQ RIDE mechanics for winning rides
- Job resources
“It’s a natural intersection for our transit system to host a car show celebrating the vibrant car culture we appreciate here in Albuquerque,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “It’s also a chance for any car aficionados out there to come check out the great career opportunities available with our transit system.”
Last year’s event attracted hundreds of attendees and close to 60 featured vehicles. In addition to showcasing vehicles, ABQ RIDE will be showcasing hiring opportunities.
“Our department jokes that this event is really a hiring event disguised as a car show,” said Transit Director Leslie Keener, “But in reality, we wanted to create a great event for the public that relates to our core service of transportation while also getting the word out to the community that we’re hiring.”
Most urgently, ABQ RIDE is recruiting mechanics. To incentivize gear heads to apply, ABQ RIDE is offering substantial hiring bonuses for Mechanic II and III roles ranging from $1,000-$5,000 dependent upon CDL status. On-site HR staff will be available to help with applications and provide hiring information for mechanic roles and other transit job opportunities.
“ABQ RIDE needs mechanics to work on our transit system of the future,” said Deputy Director Bobby Sisneros, “We hope the same people who like to wrench on lowriders and classic cars, might be interested in learning the ropes of electric, compressed natural gas, diesel, and alternative fuel buses too – and if you don’t have a CDL, we’ll ensure you get one free of charge.”
Anything that rolls is welcome at this car event. “This year, we’re hoping to bring back last year’s great energy with an even broader variety like lowrider bikes, motorcycles, classics, and anything community members are proud to show off,” said Marketing Manager Raul de Lara.
Exhibitors are encouraged to bring water, shade devices, and chairs. To showcase a vehicle at this family-friendly event, please fill out this form. You can find available jobs at ABQRIDE.com.
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ABQ RIDE’s mission is to provide the community with safe, clean, and reliable transportation.