Seabrook Gears Up for Nation's Largest Classic Car and Wooden Boat Show

SEABROOK, TX – March 10, 2011 – Seabrook is a community best known for its beautiful waterfront property and miles of scenic nature trails. The city also plays host to one of the region's most popular events, Keels & Wheels Concours d'Elegance, now in its sixteenth year.

Held at Lakewood Yacht Club, the event attracts more than 15,000 visitors from across the globe. Approximately 300 classic cars and boats from around the United States are on display, showcasing some of the most interesting vehicles seldom seen traversing the roads or cruising the shores these days. Other vintage vehicles will be available for sale during the event's Houston Classic Auction.

The City of Seabrook and the Seabrook Economic Development Corporation are proud supporters of the event. "Keels & Wheels is a great endeavor that brings tremendous economic value to the local economy and the Seabrook community," stated Ernie Davis, President of the Seabrook EDC. "LYC Concours Corporation, the company that operates Keels & Wheels, also generously contributes to various local charities, such as Boys and Girls Harbor."

As a result of their contributions to the community and the organization's philanthropic spirit, LYC Concours Corporation was chosen as the 2010 Business-of-the-Year by Seabrook EDC. "We are thrilled to have been selected for this great honor," said Bob Fuller, Chairman and co-founder of Keels & Wheels. "We have another amazing weekend planned that is expected to top prior attendance records, so we encourage the community and any car or boat enthusiasts to join us for exceptional displays, fun performances and one of the largest auctions in the nation of its kind." The award was presented to both Fuller and co-founder Paul Merryman at the annual Economic Alliance Houston Port Region awards banquet.

Keels & Wheels will be held this year from April 30 - May 1. Attendees can view nearly 200 cars and more than 100 boats on display, enjoy festive music and stroll along the marina of Lakewood Yacht Club. This year's theme pays tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500, and will feature previously raced Indy cars, such as the 1935 Miller-Ford, and pace cars.

For more information on the event and ticket prices, visit www.keels-wheels.com. For more information regarding development activity in Seabrook, contact the Seabrook EDC at 281.291.5730 or edc@ci.seabrook.tx.us.