Car enthusiasts continued to show up for late registration and a chance to show off their vehicles even halfway through the five-hour car show held Sept. 11, at Salisbury Middle School.

Car show co-chairs Dan Mohry and Leno Scarcia, who organized the event to benefit Salisbury Youth Association and Salisbury Police Department K-9 programs, said enthusiasm was not unusual. Mohry said the event has been gaining popularity every year in the six years it has been held in the township.

“The show is held in pretty high esteem by classic car, hot rod and muscle car owners throughout the region and continues to draw a good response every year,” Mohry said.

SYA cheerleaders, sports participants and parent volunteers were all over the middle school campus making sure all aspects of the well-planned event went smoothly.

“We could not enjoy the success we have without all those who volunteer leading up to, and on the day of the car show,” Mohry said.

Salisbury Police Department K-9 officer Jason Laky, and canine, Rocket, were on hand to demonstrate the many ways canines benefit law enforcement and other community activities. Bethlehem Police Department K-9 officer Rob Hoppes, and canine, Blaze, demonstrated how dog and human officers work together as a team.

Preliminary receipts indicate between $5,000 and $6,000 was raised by entry fees, food and souvenir sales, sponsors and donations, to benefit the youth association and to fund the township’s K-9 program.