The Idea and The Name

The Highway 43 Car Club started as a mere idea for our President, Rod Rafter. 

He saw the need for a club that connects all of the small towns along the infamous Highway 43; towns such as Winchester, Chesterville, Kemptville, Merrickville, and well beyond. 

Picking a name was simple, the Highway 43 Car Club was a catchy, unique name that was truly a great representation of our membership.

The Club Itself

The Highway 43 Car Club was formed over the winter of 2007/2008.

With the help of new and old friends, the club's identity came to life.

The first order of business was to get a Website up and running that would be the life-line of the club.

Then in 2010, the Car Club started it`s Facebook Page.

The Website and the Facebook page would be what connects all of our members, from one end of Highway 43 to the other and also everything to the North and South.

On top of that, the club resumed it's dedication of running a weekly Cruise Night in Kemptville, which has continued to grow in leaps and bounds and in 2027 we celebrate the 22nd. Anniversary of the Kemptville Cruise Night.

The 2027 Season and beyond looks very promising as the Highway 43 Car Club`s Kemptville Cruise Night is now at the North Grenville Municipal Centre where we continue to thrive.

Our support for the local charities that are near and dear to the Highway 43 Car Club will also benefit from the new venue as this means more visibility and more fund raising opportunities with several new local partners.

Did you know? Since the beginning of the Car Club over the winter of 2007/2008, we have an amazing 567 registered members along with their classic, muscle and historic vehicles! We also have 6 new Junior members that signed up in 2026!

The Highway 43 Car Club`s motto since our inception says it all.  "It`s all about the People!"