Austin Jeep People members Sharif Mezayek and Dennis Garrett show off their 4-wheel parking skills at their first G21 Car & Bike show. Both work for the Sheriff’s department and were happy to be part of the parade to raise money for Victims’ Assistance. Funds will go toward helping victims get back on their feet with bills or other types of sustenance and support.
Get Your Supercar (and Charity) Fix in Taylor Every Month!
Giving in the 21st century is not just a concept, it’s the name of an amazing group in Taylor that combines the love of cars and bikes with helping neighbors in dozens of ways.
“G21” Founder and Taylor City Councilman Robert Garcia holds a car & bike show the fourth Sunday of every month and donates all the proceeds from each event to a different charity. His goal is to bring awareness of and fun to a number of worthy non-profits in Williamson County. The July show benefited the Williamson County Sheriff’s Victim Assistance Unit.
“We provide outreach for 2-3 different groups every month,” Garcia says, “And we are booked solid through June 2017.”
The Bike & Car show is free to attend and the participants and visitors donate money through the day.
The vehicle aficionados also collect food for the Shepherd’s Heart Pantry in Taylor and Food for Friends in Bartlett.
21 Founder Robert Garcia and the honorary G21 VIP and car lover Bryce Huber
Not satisfied with that, G21 holds two annual rides called “Country Cruisin’.” He and his car club friends drive through smaller regional towns and patronize “hole-in-the-wall” restaurants or retailers to help boost their sales and stay in business. “We like to find places that don’t see much traffic and surprise them with 50-60 cars and a lot of profit on the day.”
Garcia says his inspiration was his 2002 Plymouth Prowler; a 40th birthday present from his wife. He took the car to a few shows and enjoyed the reaction of the community. When his church was looking for fundraiser ideas, he decided he would start a car show. “I just fell in love with doing shows and helping people. It’s been two years and we are in no danger of slowing down.”
Visit “G 21 Car Bike Show” on Facebook for future parade and funding events. In August Garcia plans to begin expanding to Saturday and Sunday. Listen to live music, visit vendor booths, donate to the charity of the month and visit nearby Curbside Coffee for a cold treat.
