Wheels West Car Club Scholarship

“Back in 1984, the idea of creating a new car club in the Grand Valley was hatched by three men over coffee at Otto’s Restaurant in Fruita. Shortly thereafter, 19 people would gather at Otto’s to conduct the club’s first official meeting. It was at that meeting that our club’s forefathers laid a foundation of what the club would become. First and foremost, it was going to be a club that was non-exclusive and FUN to belong to. The stigma of a ""cliquey"" car club was not going to be allowed.

Using their special vehicles to bring a little joy and happiness to others also ranks very high on their priority list.

Wheels West members regularly host or attend events that benefit special groups in an emotional way, a financial way, or oftentimes both. Most members choose to attend those car shows that have been created to benefit charitable causes, such as this scholarship."