Gearhead Gazzette Vol 17 Issue 49 Dec 7-13, 2017

Vol. 17 Issue 49

December 7—13, 2017

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Vol. 17 Issue 49 Dec 7 –13, 2017

inside It’s All The Gearhead News You Can Use! The Staff Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Larry Williams – Williams Graphics “Jimmy B” & Butch Pate/P8 Photography Jack Cobb - tnhost.com Writer Emeritus: Ed Woodard Contributors “PC Svc’s, Jo Dura, Northeast Hotrodders Facebook Page, Marty Crain, SEMA

Publisher / Editor Feature Writers Art Director-Designer Photography Web Producer Senior Feature

Advertising Publisher: Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Car Show & Event listings, Cruise Night Listings, Personal FOR SALE/SWAP ads, Car Club Listings are all listed for free.

For all other advertising cost & availabilities contact Jim Brandau at 615-3002003 8am—6pm CST or at gearheadgazzette@gmail.com Editorial content is the sole property of the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE. All information contained in each issue is the sole opinion and comments of the editor. The opinions and comments expressed in this issue do not reflect in any way either written or implied on any of the Sponsors or Advertisers in each issue. No portion of the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE maybe reproduced in any form, without written permission from the publisher .All information relating to dates, times and locations of events is only as accurate, as provided to the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE. The GEARHEAD GAZZETTE will not be held responsible for any errors in the information provided.

The Fun Starts Here Road Rumblings Southeast USA Car Shows Midwest USA Car Shows West Coast Car Shows Photo Cover Contest Upcoming Car Shows Nostalgia Nationals Cruise-In’s Across the USA

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Cover: The “Angry A’s “ at Goodguys Nostalgia Nationals by Marty Crain Contents Page: Cool Art from Jo Dura on the Northeast Hotrodders FB Page

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“ Ya Gotta know where to Go….The FUN Starts Here….”

FEEDBACK...

FEEDBACK….Giving it and getting it.

our readers. The end result should be a better publication, that gives you what you want to read each week, and keeps you coming back each week for the next issue.

Whether we all like it or not, getting feedback is important. Giving it is equally important too.

We need your feedback. We do not get mad with any of it, and we welcome it.

For us here at the Gearhead Gazzette Magazine, knowing where we need to be headed is important.

Part of heading in a particular direction is based on what our readers think about what we do. Our course is also determined by what you our readers want to see in our publication. You have wants and wishes, and those are important to you.

Reality is the majority of you enjoy the magazine and the other things we do, and say nothing.

Some of you do send us an email, hit us up on FACEBOOK book or grab us at car show and events and talk to us. We are thankful for that.

Now reality says giving each individual reader, every thing they want, is pretty close to impossible. But by listening to all the feedback, and seeing where the commonality is at with most our readers, well that becomes more doable.

This is how we get better at this publication. WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK. We are asking you to give us feedback so we get better and better with each issue.

We have a course that we set, to be able to provide you the readers with the best product we can produce, within our resources and means. We take that course and adjust it with feedback we get from you

Guess what, we just gave you some feedback and it didn’t hurt a bit...did it? We look forward to hearing from you soon...

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“the fun starts here”….

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SEMA is now accepting applications for the 2018 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund for students preparing for careers in the auto or auto parts industries at sema.org/ scholarships.

New this year, high school and part-time students can apply for a scholarship. The change is part of an effort by SEMA’s Scholarship committee to start students down the automotive path and support their efforts at an earlier stage.

"SEMA is dedicated to activating the next-generation automotive workforce by providing financial support and career resources to students enrolled in various high schools, universities, colleges, and/or vocational schools in the United States," said SEMA Chairman-Elect Tim Martin.

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship program offers financial assistance of up to $5,000 to help foster the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators. Students can apply for the scholarship at sema.org/scholarships . Deadline for the program is March 1. Scholarships are available in a variety of categories, such as accounting, sales and marketing, and engineering. Dozens of awards ranging from $2,000 to $3,000 will be given out, with a $5,000 award going to the top student.

The program also includes a loan forgiveness aspect that offers financial awards to employees of SEMA member-companies who have completed and are paying off a loan for a program of study at an accredited university, college, or vocational/ technical program within the U.S. For more information, contact SEMA Manager of Student Programs Juliet Marshall at 909-978-6655 or julietm@sema.org.

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A new TV episode SEMA: Battle of the Builders will premiere on the Velocity Channel on Jan. 2.

Since 2015, the one-hour program has aired on the network to give viewers a behindthe-scenes look at the SEMA Show, up-close footage of the vehicles and exclusive interviews with builders as they share their personal stories.

In addition to all the customized cars and trucks entered into SEMA Battle of the Builders, the program features an array of vehicle customizers as they reveal the excitement, struggles and journey leading up to the competition. New this year is the expansion of the Young Guns recognition, which shines the light on young, up-and-coming builders in the automotive industry.

Automotive YouTubers Michael Nguyen (Smurfinwrx) and David Patterson (Thatdudeinblue) serve as Young Guns judges, joining returning judges RJ DeVera of Meguiar’s, David Freiburger from The Enthusiast Network and Fred Williams from Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off Road. Together, they narrow the nearly 300 applications down until the final winner is announced.

Check your local Cable or Satellite provider for the exact time and date

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DEC 2017: DEC 9: TUSCALOOSA AL: TOYS FOR TOTS CAR, TRUCK AND BIKE SHOW: Event is open to all makes and models. Power Wheel car show for the little car guys and girls. Audio demos are welcome...and appreciate. To enter the show we ask that you bring a new unwrapped toy for toys for tots or make a donation to them. Event being held at McFarland Mal located at 900 Skyland Blvd E. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1990566704552444/ DEC 9: MURFREESBORO TN: Buzz & Alchemy Vinyl's Christmas Car Show and Toy Drive! All it takes is One New, Unwrapped, Toy to cover admission for you and a guest into this family friendly event (Kids under 12 are FREE)! Free Parking! Come check out some awesome cars, vendors and have a great time in the name of a good cause! Donations will go to the Murfreesboro Fire Department to help families in need this Holiday Season. DJ Cliffy D will be performing! 30 Trophy Classes! Family Activities. Car Activities including a Low Car Limbo contest. Register Early to get your car featured on the event page!

Show Registration is $20 per car. Register early by contacting: keithkuykendall1964@gmail.com . Register Early to get your business featured on the event page! Vendor spaces are available starting at $75. Vendors may apply by contacting: keithkuykendall1964@gmail.com . Event Rules: 1. No alcoholic beverages! 2. Profanity will not be tolerated, as this is a family event.

3. We will not be responsible for theft or damaged, Please secure your items. 4. Food/Beverage vendors must set up outside the Expo Center 5.

Please be mindful to others. Again, this is a family event! 6. There will be a $25 fee if we have to clean up a vendor's location. Last but not least enjoy and have fun. We look forward to seeing and meeting each and everyone of you! Event being held at the MID-TN Expo Center located at 1660 Middle Tennessee Blvd. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1599421326811020/

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DEC 2017: DEC 9: SHREVEPORT LA: SANTA FUN RUN: HAVE A COOL YULE TIDE! Meet at 9:30am at the Shreveport Rescue Mission, 901 McNeil St. leaving promptly @10:30am with a Police Escort. Participants should pan to bring one item to donate to each of the three stops below. Each vehicle will receive a dash plaque and door prizes will be awarded at the last stop (Nicky’s Mexican Restaurant). You can clean out your closets and donate used items at the Mission Stop. Men, women, and children items

needed. All items new and used, unwrapped. New items needed: Men, women and children toiletries, toothbrushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, shaving cream, toilet paper, etc. Food items: canned food, fruit, candy etc. Next stop: Operation Santa Claus—KWKH radio station. This helps the Shreveport/Bossier Police and Fire departments distribute toys to the needy children on their daily routes and calls. Toys must be new and un-wrapped. Ages newborn to 15. No large items that cannot be put into a patrol car. Please no playdoh, toy guns or knives. NEW UNWRAPPED TOYS! TOYS FOR TOTS—Nicky’s Mexican Restaurant in North Bossier. Have lunch at Nicky’s and they will give you 15% off your ticket! These toys are distributed to the children in Toy for Tots. Items requested: NEW AND UN-WRAPPED TOYS OR CLOTHES FOR NEWBORN TO 18. Ideas: books, watches, cd players, stuffed animals, dolls, Barbies, balls, games. No toy guns or knives. Tax deductible Cash donations are always welcomed. For more info: 318-453-7027 or 318-458-3646. Everyone is invited!! So, start this Holiday season off right!

DEC 9: LEBANON TN: The "Whatever Tour": A Fun Run to visit some Christmas Light Displays, enjoying some vigorous driving, making friends, and having a good time.

Bring your grocery getter, mud runner and even your Prius (if you must). Come have

some fun and see some lights. We meet at the Wal-Mart at 615 S Cumberland St at 4 pm. We'll give you details, get organized & leave there at 4:30 pm and head to the Wilson County Fairgrounds (there is a $25 charge to tour the lights, this is on each team to pay their own way). Once finished we will head out as a group-ish, to Opryland Hotel to tour those lights. Then finish with dinner and some "Whatever" time. We will have some raffle fundraising, and hopefully some give-a-ways...you know whatever. Extra bonus points for wearing your ugly sweater. So get to working on your ugly holiday sweater to wear on this ride. All this and hopefully raising a few bucks for a great cause.

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DEC 2017: DEC 10: WARREN MI: WPC – GREAT LAKES REGION WINTER SWAP MEET: NEW LOCATION – Macomb Community College – Expo Center located at 14500 E. 12 Mile Rd. Located just north of I-696. Show time is 8am – 4pm. Admission is $5.00. Early Bird Special 7am – 8am $20.00. Vendor set up is on Friday, Saturday and early Sunday morning. Swap space is $35.00 per table. Please note there also will be NO

Chairs or CARTS to aid in moving your parts. For table reservations call 586-3228518 and for general info call 586-859-2575

DEC 2017: DEC 9: PALM DESERT CA: 2017 HOT DESERT MOPARS INFORMAL MOPAR MEETS: Located at Desert Crossing, Hwy 111. 1pm-4pm. Holiday Toy Drive: Any year Mopar, Any Mopar enthusiast, Any car, We Welcome all! Fun Education, History, Friendship. Schedule runs to be announced—via email primarily. Dates and time are subject to change. Receive exact dates, times & locations via email, website, or phone. For more info: www.HotDesertMopars.com, Info@HotDesertMopars.com, FB: Hot Desert Mopars or www.Instagram/HotDesertMopars or call 760-861-8075.

DEC 9: IRWINDALE CA: MOONEYES XMAS PARTY SHOW & DRAG: Located at the Irwindale Speedway. Gates open at 6am. Hot Rods, Customs, Choppers and more!

1/8th mile drags *Pre ’69 model yrs only plus Run Whatcha Brung! Drag Race, Live Bands, Pin up contest, and vendors. For more info http://mooneyes.com/xmasparty-show-drag-2017/

DEC 10: LONG BEACH CA: LONG BEACH HI-PO SWAP MEET: This outdoor event has become world renowned for its content of antique, vintage, classic, and high performance cars and parts for sale at bargain prices. The swap meet is a must visit for hot rod, muscle car, street rod, classic car and truck enthusiasts. The Long Beach Swap Meet has been featured on such television shows as Monster Garage, Popular Hot Rodding TV, and NHRA Drag Racing Today. HOURS: 6 am to 1 pm.

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Dec 9th—Murfreesboro TN

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EXTENDED to Dec 8th!

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Based on responses we have received, we have EXTENDED the entry deadline to Dec 8th.

Don’t delay and get you entry in today for our 2nd Annual Cover Photo Contest

Check out the cool prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of this years Cover Photo Contest.

Over $300.00 in prizes for our winners!

1st Place: Picture on the cover of the Gearhead Gazzette on an issue in Jan 2018, a Cool Gearhead Gazzette Camp Style Shirt, and a commemorative hard copy of that issue of the magazine and an 8 x 10 “TOON color print of the Car in the shot by Williams Design!!

2nd Place: Picture on the cover of the Gearhead Gazzette on an issue in Jan 2018, a Cool Gearhead Gazzette Shirt, Hat and a commemorative hard copy of that issue of the magazine.

3rd Place: Picture on the cover of the Gearhead Gazzette on an issue in Jan 2018, a Cool Gearhead Gazzette TShirt and a commemorative hard copy of that issue of the magazine.

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We have come to that time of year where Car Shows take a break for Christmas. Time to spend time with the family and friends, and enjoy the season

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Photo’s by Marty Crain / Story by Jimmy B

Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Cool Trucks, Drag racing and more were just some of the highlights of the 2017 GOODGUYS NOSTALGIA NATIONALS. Held at the historic Beech Bend Raceway Park, one of the coolest places in the USA to hold an event like this , participants and spectators enjoyed nothing but big time gearhead fun.

The GOODGUYS formula of mixing cool cars and trucks, with nostalgia drag racing, add in a swap meet, specialty parking/participant area’s, and some autocross fun, and you have a recipe for success!

While all the cool cars at the event are great, this event really tends to center around the drag racing taking place.

When the call goes out for “TOP FUEL and FUNNY CARS to the Staging Lanes”, the whole Beech Bend site really 18

comes alive! The stands fill up. There is heavy doses of Nitromethane in the air and you can never mistake that sound that reverberates off the valley the track is in. Old school front engine dragsters and Fantastic Plastic Funny cars, that LOOK LIKE a car make the fans fill the stands and brings the excitement to a fever pitch.

Got too much “STUFF laying around?

List it in our FOR SALE OR SWAP section.

No cost for private individuals and the ad runs for 2 months—FOR FREE! It will be seen weekly in the magazine and also on our FOR SALE OR SWAP page on our website.

Send info and pics to gearheadgazzette@gmail.com

Send it to us today!

Now let’s not forget about all the other drag racers there too. Fuel altered racing, Alcohol fueled cars, the Gassers with wheels up leaving the line and more. This is why the stands filled up and stayed filled up for the majority of the day.

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Beech Bend Raceway Park, in October of this year, realize that they were attending the last one. Also those gearheads that couldn’t make it this year, but were looking forward to the 2018 event, they won’t get to.

Goodguys is moving this event to the Lexington KY area in 2018. They will be following their regular event format at the 1st Annual Kentucky Nationals.

Personally we are sad to see the NOSTALGIA NATIONALS end, but as happened in the past with other events, things change and this is one of them.

It was fun while it lasted!

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SATURDAY MORNING CRUISIN’: FRANKLIN TN: NASHVILLE CARS & COFFEE CRUISE: Cruise runs from 8-11am. Held at the CARMIKE THOROUGHBRED 20 Theatre Complex located right off Cool Springs Blvd.

2nd SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : SPANISH FORT AL: EASTERN SHORES CRUISERS CRUISE IN: Cruise held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, all year long. Cruise held at the Eastern Shore Centere front parking lot by Dillard's. Cruise runs from 5-9pm. Oldies rock & roll music. Everyone is welcome. For more info call 251-709-5900 or go to www.easternshorecruisers.com

MONDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: MORRIS IL: WENDY’S CRUISERS CRUISE-IN: Cruise happens every Monday night from 5-9pm. Rain, snow or shine! Held at the WENDY’s just south of I-80 exit 112(Rt47).

Open cruise so bring what you are driving and have fun with us! For more info email to willis824@Comcast.net

FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: ORO VALLEY AZ: FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE NIGHT: Brought to you by Freddys Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Cruise takes place at 11143 N Oracle Rd. Cruise runs from 6-9pm. Open to cars & bikes from all era’s. All makes and models from car clubs or lone wolf’s. Simple Rules. No burnouts, no loud music, be respectful of others and the property and parking lot must be left clean. Free Custard. Hosted by the Obsessions Car Club. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/313950265718586

WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN DOWNEY CA: BOB’S BIG BOY HOT ROD AND CUSTOM CRUISE NIGHTS: Held every Wednesday Night at the Car Hop. Runs from 5-10pm. Hot rods, Classic’s and Muscle cars. Located at 7447 E. Firestone Blvd. Bring the whole family for a night of fun. For more info call 562-928-BOBS

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