Gearhead Gazzette Vol 17 Issue 11 Mar 16-22 2017

Volume 17: Issue 11

March 16-22, 2017

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Vol. 17 Issue 11 Mar 16– 22, 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 Svcs, NSRA, Jerry Kennedy, Tom Vogle

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.

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The Fun Starts Here Road Rumblings Southeast Car Shows Western USA Car Shows Midwest USA Car Show West Coast Car Shows Motor City’s Finest Upcoming Car Shows Cruise-In’s Across the USA

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Cover: 2017 Detroit Autorama Ridler Winner shot by Jimmy B Contents Page: Happy St Pat’s Day to all! gearheagazzette@gmail.com www.gearheadgazzette.com www.facebook.com/gearhead-gazzette twitter@gearheadgazzett Instagram@gearheaddgazzette Send submissions via email or direct mail to GEARHEAD GAZZETTE 2685 Buckner Rd Thompsons Station TN 37179

“ Ya Gotta know where to Go….The FUN Starts Here….” “we have the time to do more “hot rod stuff”, a lot of us don’t” I recently had a discussion with some friends centered around losing people we know, friends and family members.

time was close, actually had a LIVE Wake at his favorite watering hole. What a great time was had!

Think about that one for a minute. I like it!

Everyone agreed that all those that had passed away, did so at a way too early age. Heck...any age is way too early if you ask me.

Also we all work hard all our lives.

We save and save so we can enjoy retirement and a throttling back from punching a clock week in and week out. When we have the time to do more “hot rod stuff”, a lot of us don’t do it! Why?

Couple interesting topics were bantered about.

First was about how nice a service there was, for the people who had died. Great memorials and kind words expressed by many in attendance. Expressions of how much that person would be missed. All true.

Life is short gearheads. You know that as well as I do. Make every day count. Fill it with gearhead fun. Don’t be foolish, but buy those parts to get you hot rod or cool car on the road and go have fun. You earned it. You know you can’t take the $$ with you in the casket. You could, but when was the last time you saw that...LOL

Question is, why do we all wait until a person dies to say how we really feel about them? Why not tell them while they are alive! Some folks do, but a lot do not.

And yes...I think you are great!

Jimmy B.

Some years back, a work friend knew he was dying from the Big “ C” and when his

“the fun starts here”….

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Road Rumblings….

The award will be presented at the 2017 Street Rod Nationals StreetScene Industry Cocktail Party to be held on Friday, August 4, in Louisville, Kentucky.

In 2006 NSRA added the “Builders’ Showcase” to the Street Rod Nationals and as the exhibit halls grew in size and display space, so did the number of cars on display.

Cars that have been on display in the Builders’ Showcase” over the years represent NSRA “Pros’ Picks,” “AMBR” winners, “Great Eight” and “Ridler” award winners and significant “magazine cars!”

Pro builders from all over the country are selected and invited once a year to come and participate in the “Builders’ Showcase” by showing off their latest creations.

If you’re a professional builder and your business is open to the public and would like to be considered for the 2018 “Builders’ Showcase,” we invite you to send a picture of your shop, web site, full contact information and most of all, pictures of the vehicle you would like us to consider.

Please submit to: Tom Wilkerson, Special Events Director, 606 W. 28th Place, Lawrence, KS 66046 or call 785 -842-6890 or email nsratom@aol.com.

To help recognize these builders for their cutting edge creativity and attention to style and detail, NSRA and the builders of the “Builders’ Showcase “will select one builder from the 2017 “Builders’ Showcase” to receive a very special award. This builder will represent NSRA as the “2017 Builder of the Year.”

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L.A. Roadsters Show and GNRS Promoters = More Fun! Ask anyone who has attended one and they will tell you that the L.A. Roadsters Show is one of the best street rod shows...PERIOD! The LA Roadsters has been a club since 1957. Their annual event has been taking place since 1960 and moved to the L.A. County Fairplex in Pomona since 1980. It is held every Fathers day weekend.

The L.A. Roadsters Show gets a big change this year. After all the years of putting on their event, this year the club members have decided to hand over that responsibility to a professional show management company, ROD SHOWS. The really cool thing about this decision, is that it was probably easy to make. John Buck who owns ROD SHOWS, has also been a L.A. Roadster member for the past 7 years. ROD SHOWS produces the GNRS and the Sacramento Autorama, so they have a lot of experience with this type of event..

For the 2017 show, LARS is expecting to draw approximately 2,500 rods, customs, and classics. Almost 1,000 of them will be the ’36-and-earlier roadsters, attracting participants from all over the USA and spectators from around the world.

The L.A. Roadsters has a multi-year contract with ROD SHOWS to produce their annual show. With the ROD SHOWS agreement this lets the club retain ownership and involvement, while shifting the huge workload of operating the event away from the members.

Sounds Like a WIN—WIN to us!

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MAR 2017: MAR 16-18: MYRTLE BEACH SC: 29TH ANNUAL PEEEDEE STREET RODDERS RUN TO THE SUN: Located at old Myrtle Square Mall, 2501 Kings Highway. Largest Car and Truck Show in South Carolina. Thousands of dollars in cash and automotive door prizes. Over 3200 cars in 2016. Only one Passenger Handicap scooters will be allowed in show area. No go carts. Coke box trailers allowed in Grassy area only. Run to the Sun Car & Truck of the Year will be featured on all T-shirts in 2018 Plus Plaque & Jacket. Good guys awards, sponsor picks, NSRA picks, Prize giveaways starting at 1pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Pre 89 Cars & Trucks only. Show & Shine No Rain Date. Day of show registration fee $45. Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday 8am-5pm. Registration location at the Clarion Hotel. Celebrity Square night life located at Broadway at the Beach on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. For more info: www.peedeestreetrodder.com or facebook.com/Pee Dee Street Rodders, 846-669-3564, 843-665-4401, 843-687-8118

MAR 17: MURRELLS INLET SC: RATS AT THE BEAVER! Located at Beaver Bar at the County Line, 3534 Highway 17 Business. Open to any period correct pre-1970s Trucks, Cars and Sleds. $20 entry fee, Registration opens at 3pm and closes at 7pm. Custom Trophies at 8pm. Event T-shirts available. $2 Bear specials. For more info: 843-616-1677 or 803-513-1736 MAR 17-18: SEVIERVILLE TN: CORVETTE EXPO IN THE SMOKIES: Located inside the Sevierville Convention Center. 40 years of Corvette Fun. Auction 11am Saturday, Swap Meet, Park N Show, NCRS, SE Corvette Cruise, Corral, Horsepower and Hot

Rods, Cash Awards. For more info: www.corvetteexpo.com MAR 17-19: NEW ORLEANS LA: WILD WHEELS CAR SHOWS: Located at the MercedesBenz Superdome. Custom Cars-Trucks-Bikes. For more info: 504-952-9700 paintbykal@aol.com or 504-376-3679 dowling47@cox.net or 504-376-5000 paulboats@bellsouth.net or www.wildwheelscarshow.com

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MAR 2017: MAR 17-19: JEKYLL ISLAND GA: CAFFINE & OCTANE: Event being held at the Jekyll Island Convention Center located at 75 N Beachview Dr. Caffeine and Octane brings you the complete automotive lifestyle experience. An all makes all models car and motorcycle show in Jekyll Island, Held in the breathtaking and relaxing setting of historic Jekyll Island, this is the premier cars and coffee event of the year! Packed full of three days of events, including educational workshops, there is something for every type of auto enthusiast to enjoy. Bring the entire family and make it a car heaven weekend getaway. Also have fun in the sun and enjoy all the island has to offer. Jekyll Island is one of the magnificent Golden Isles of Georgia. Rich in historic sites, it was once a playground for the rich and famous. We expect to have over 500 classic, muscle and exotic cars on display alongside over 25 of some of the top custom motorcycles in the country. Don’t miss this chance to experience a weekend of world class speed & style set against the backdrop of Georgia’s historic Jekyll Island. Caffeine and Octane At The Beach is an inclusive event to showcase your vehicle. Please know, we only have so much space on the island and we expect spaces to book up quickly. Be sure to reserve your spot before we sell out! MOTORCYCLE SHOW: The Forged Invitational features the top custom motorcycle builders from around the country and their hand-built forged metal machines. It takes places over the course of the Caffeine and Octane weekend and will be featured exclusively at the Jekyll Island Convention Center overlooking the beach. If you would like to submit your custom bike, please send photos and a detailed description of your build. If you would like more info to enter your car or motorcycle go to http:// www.candojekyll.com/

MAR 17-19: ORANGE BEACH AL: ORANGE BEACH INVASION: Located at 23101 Canal Rd., all at The Wharf on the beautiful Gulf Coast! Friday 9am-6pm (set up day), Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 8am-4pm. Spectator free admission. Registration $100 Premium Spot on the strip or $50 Regular spot. FREE SPECTATOR ADMISSION!!! Orange Beach Invasion is the newest Car, Truck and Bike Show to hit the Gulf Coast. Spectators- FREE. Registration - $50 Regular spots. Online Preregistration is now open for regular spots in main show area. Register at www.orangebeachinvasion.com Vendor Spaces are still available. For more info: 228 -324-7671 or 479-452-2626.

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MAR 2017: MAR 18: CALHOUN GA: SHOW & GO “NOSTALGIA DRAG MEET, CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET EARLY BIRD SHOW & GO: Located at Paradise Drag Strip, 500 Chatsworth Hwy. Rain date March 25. See Vintage Gassers, Nostalgia super stocks, front engine dragsters. Best Swap Meet around. Don’t miss the chance to run your car on the Historical Paradise Drag Strip. Gates open at 7am for vendor set up and remain open all

day. Show/Swap Meet $25.00, Drag Rac $35 admission $10 under 10 free. For more info: 706-934-3437 or 706-278-2846 or www.paradisedragstrip.net MAR 18: LEBANON TN: 15TH ANNUAL SPRING THAW BIKE & SWAP MEET: Located at a new location, Wilson Co. Expo Center, 945 E Baddour Pkwy. Open at 10am-4pm. $10 per person, $25 per bike. All indoor show-rain or shine. Swap meet/new parts, vendors. Win Scooter’s Bike, 1971 Honda, Grand Door Prize. Open to all Bikes, $1,000 Best of Show. For more info: 615-364-1828 or www.bothbarrels.us or FB both barrels and grease monkey magazine.

MAR 18: CALEDONIA MS: 1ST ANNUAL RAT ROD ROUNDUP: Event being held at 929 Dowdle Rd. Hot Dogs & Hamburgers. The Rust Bucket Roadies Band. Event runs from 9am – 5pm. $20.00 entry fee. For more info call 662-574-4086 or email at ratrodrun@gmail.com MAR 19: MURFREESBORO TN: Toot'Z Cruise-In Murfreesboro: Show off your Z car or other ride! Join us for a Cruise-In presented by NISSAN of Murfreesboro in conjunction with the Middle Tennessee Z Club and Toot’s Restaurant benefiting Songs for Sound and Tennessee Fisher House to support our Veterans! Cruise runs from 11am – 2pm. Being held at TOOTS at 860 NW Broad St. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/1218213601622690/ MAR 2017: MAR 17-19: MINNEAPOLIS MN: 50th Anniversary World of Wheels: Located in the all new Viking’s US Bank Stadium. This prestigious custom car show, part of the country’s largest series of indoor automotive events. Participants compete for over $50,000 in awards and cash prizes as part of the Summit Racing Equipment Show Car Series. For more info: 216-210-2822 12

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MAR 2017: MAR 17-19: OMAHA NE: 62nd Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels. Located at the Century Link Center. $2,000 cash! Mid-America Gold Cup. Presented to the Best Overall Entry shown at the Omaha World of Wheels. Winner is not eligible for the Best Nebraska Award. Nebraska’s Finest $1,000 cash winner must be a resident of Nebraska. Heartland Top 10 Awards. Award Plaques presented to the Top 10 en-

tries from Nebraska and Iowa: For more info: 402-624-2014 or www.worldofwheels.com MAR 17-19: OMAHA NE: OMAHA 2017 MOTORAMA: In conjunction with the 62nd Annual World of Wheels. Located at the Century Link Center. Presented by the Rebels of Omaha Hot Rod Club. Pick Awards, Entry Fee $50 (Includes 2 weekend passes and Club Plaque. Wild, Customized, hand-built class & special awards.

MAR 17-19: FORT WORTH TX: GOODGUYS SPRING LONE STAR NATIONALS: Location: Texas Motor Speedway. Open to 1972 or older vehicles. Featuring Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru ’72, Goodguys AutoCross, Vendors, Track Cruise, Swap Meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral and All American Sunday. For more info: call 925-838-9876 or go to www.good-guys.com MAR 18: PEORIA AZ: 6TH ANNUAL ARIZONA ROCKABILLY BASH: Located at Lake Pleasant Marina, 87058 W. Harbor Bld. Show starts at 10am. Car/Bike Show, prizes, Burnout contest, Drags, Mini Bike Races and Tattoo Contest. Miss Rockabilly Bash Pageant. Camping and Late night movies. Vendors, Live music, BYOB! For more info: www.azrockabillybash.com or find us on FB @ AZ Rockabilly Bash or 480-2551666

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MAR 2017: MAR 17-19: CLEVELAND OH: 50th Annual I-X Piston Power AutoRama: Show will be held at the I-X Center, located near the Cleveland Hopkins Airport. The I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama features 100s of the finest street rods, musclecars, street machines, and trucks from Ohio and adjacent states, plus motorcycles, vintage aircraft, boats, construction equipment, and more. If it has a piston engine, you'll

probably see it! For more details on The Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama Presented by RAD AIR Complete Car Care and Tire Centers. For more info: 216-265-2514 or www.PistonPowerShow.com MAR 19: ROSELLE IL: 33RD ANNUAL WINTER CAR PARTS SWAP MEET: Swap meet being held at Friendly Ford at 333 E Irving Park Rd. Admission fee $5.00. Tommy’s opens at 7am for coffee & donuts. This swap meet was formerly held at Kane County Fairgrounds. All vendors to stay until 1pm. Set-up on Saturday 4-6pm and Sunday starting at 530am. For more info call 847-302-7900

MAR 19: MACOMB MI: EASTSIDE A’S 47TH ANNUAL SWAP MEET: Located at Russ Milne Ford, 24777 Hall Rd. Open to all makes and types of cars. Doors open to the public @ 8am. Vendor’s set-up begins at 6am. Vendors are asked to remain set-up until 2pm. Car parts, auto collectibles, supplies, indoor facilities, food available, 50/50 raffle. Admission $3 inside dealers tables $18. Spaces are assigned in order that the checks are received. For more info: 810-798-8803, 586-949-3727

MAR 2017: MAR 18: OCEANSIDE CA: 5TH ANNUAL O SOUTH HOT ROD-RAT ROD-CUSTOM CARBIKE & BOAT SHOW: Located at South Elementary School, 1806 South Horne St. Show time 9am-3pm.

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MAR 2017: MAR 17-19: PORTLAND OR: 61st Annual Portland Roadster Show: Located at Portland Expo Center, Halls C, D & E (tickets and entry thru hall E). Hours Friday March 17th noon to 9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. General admission $16 and kids 12 and under free. Meet and see Dave Kindig and Johnny Limbo & The Lugnuts. Scheduled Activities & Events: Annual Rose City Brush Bash, Mecum Auto Auction Display and the High School Challenge and Scholarship. Awards: Grand Sweepstakes Rose Cup $10,000. Given to the highest “Overall Points” vehicle for that years Portland Roadster Show, World Cup of Hot Rodding $5,000, strived for by car builders everywhere. This award honors both the builder and owner for their creativity and building skills utilized in developing a World Class Hot Rod., and King of Customs $3,000, recognizes cars like the famous customs of Barris, Winfield, the Ballon Mercs, along with “fat fendered” coupes of the 40’s. The terms you will most often hear associated with these automobiles are “frenched”, nosed, decked, chan-

neled, chopped, and tuck & roll. We honor these works of automotive creativity with the “King of Customs” Award. Contenders for this award will be vehicles from 1941 -1972. Pedal Car Auction, Portland Roadster Show Hall of Fame Cars, Children’s Cancer Association Wagons for Kids, Regional and National Auto Vendors and Free stylin’ with Spiderman. The Best in the West and Beyond. This is the craftsmanship and creativity that is mind-blowing. The expense is unimaginable. The rarity is awe -inspiring. What you will see at the year’s show are over 400 of the Northwest’s and Nation’s finest examples of custom automotive craftsmanship. All for one weekend only. The Best-of-the-best gather in Portland for this Nationally honored show. For

more info: 503-232-4567 MAR 18: TWENTY NINE PALMS CA: 17 ANNUAL CAR SHOW & STREET FAIR: 9am6pm. Food, Beer, Live Music, Vendors, Soapbox Derby. For more info: www.29chamber.org.

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MAR 2017: MAR 18: LA VERNE CA: 6TH ANNUAL BHS AUTO SHOP CAR SHOW: Located at Bonita High School, Student Lot., 3102 D Street. Free general admission. Proceeds benefit the Bonita High School Automotive Technology program. All welcome! Classics, Hot Rods, Motorcycles, Muscle Cars, Trucks, Late model domestics and imports. Judging

starts at 10:30am, Trophy presentation begins at 12:30pm. BBQ lunch by the band boosters. Live bands, raffle prizes, BHS Auto T-Shirt sales and more. Vehicle preregistration $25, $20 with BHS ASB card—before March 1, includes a free t-shirt and raffle ticket, postmarked by March 1. Day of registration $25. Promotion/BHS Club Booth 10x10 rental $40. No Alcohol, no smoking no E-cigarettes/vapor, no burn outs, no refunds, Rain or shine Event. For more info: p.englert@bonita.k12.ca.us. Or 909-971-8220 x 1134 or https:// sites.lgoogle.com/site/bhsautoshow/

MAR 19: SOUTH GATE CA: AZALEA CLASSIC CAR SHOW 2017: Located at South Gate Park Golf course, 9650 Pinehurst Ave. Car show time: 10am-4pm. Car show is open to all makes and models of American and Foreign, Classic and Collector vehicles, 1974 and older. Participants arrive between 5:30am – 9:30am. No in and out’s! $10 entrance fee for non-participants. Children $5.00 For more info: 323-566-1606

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Story & Photo’s by Jimmy B

Every year since 1963, the Detroit Autorama has been the place to be and the show to be at to see the BEST OF THE BEST in the world of custom cars.

This years contenders did not disappoint in any way.

The RIDLER award is named for Don Ridler, who was a moving force with the MHRA, in starting the Detroit Autorama.

Don’s untimely passing was a big loss, but the MHRA wanted to honor him and so was born the RIDLER Award. The RIDLER is only awarded at the Detroit Autorama, to the vehicle that is being shown for the first time anywhere….PERIOD. Each year a number of vehicles enter and step up to compete for the The RIDLER. To even be considered, your vehicle has to start, run, move forward, backward, turn and brake. This is all demonstrated inside the hall during set up days. If it doesn’t do all the above, your vehicle is not up for the RIDLER. After the vehicle makes the first cut of proving it works, as a vehicle should, then the whittling down starts to take place. By Friday of the show, the Pirelli Great Eight will be announced.

Just making it to the Great Eight is a huge honor in itself. As some say, you are in rare air if you make the cut for the Great Eight. As a Great Eight finalist, you are only in the running for the RIDLER award.

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Once that Great Eight banner is set, some of THE MOST INTENSE and thorough judging you will lever see takes place.

The judges for the RIDLER have many years of judging under their belt and no part of the vehicle is missed during judging. Those little LED flashlights will light up (try it on your car sometimes!) parts of the vehicle you never thought they would look at‌.but they do.

Your vehicle is taken out of the regular show competition at the point the Great Eight Banner is put in your display and the decal goes in the window.

The car owners and builders have a new and much higher level of nervousness at this point. While they look calm and collected, they are all more nervous and concerned about how the car shows, looks, etc.

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This level of judging, based on the level of these builds, is not which car can amass the most points. This judging is about what issues the judges find with each vehicle. Sometimes the difference in winning the RIDLER comes down to hundredths of an inch fit and finish.

This years Great Eight had a little of everything. Hot Rods, trucks, Corvette’s and a hand built hot rod too. Enjoy the shots we have of all eight on the following pages for you.

On Sunday evening, while it was cold outside in downtown Detroit, everything warmed up for car owner Buddy Jordan and Car Builder Steve Frisbee of Steve Auto Restoration, as the Renaissance Roadster won the 2017 RIDLER Award.

Thanks to all of the Great Eight for putting on one helluva show for all of us!

This year

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MAR 2017: MAR 22-26: MEMPHIS TN: Outlaw Street Car Reunion IV: Car Show, Drag Racing and more! Largest Payout ever at OSCR IV! $20,000 up for Grabs! Located at the Memphis International Raceway. Gates open at 8am, racing starts at 10am daily. $20,000 to win, $3,000 to runner up, $1,000 to semis, $500 to Quarters, $200 to eights. $200 entry Fee. $50 weekend passes for crew members. VP racing fuels pre -race test sessions on Thursday ($100). Last chance test blast on Friday morning ($50). For more info: 731-345-9058 or www.racessp.com MAR 24-25: METAIRIE-NEW ORLEANS LA: AUTOGRAS 2017: Car, Truck & Bike Show.

Burnout Competition. DJ Getlow & DJ Sky Nola. MC Toasta. Tons of Vendors. Live Worm Eating Contest For Cash!! Milk Chugging Contest For Cash!! Jalapeño Eating Contest For Cash!! Drive Thru Judging. Registration Info : Saturday 7am-6pm & Sunday 7am-2pm. Spectators: Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 8am-5pm. Event being held at New Orleans Zephyr Field located at 6000 Airline Drive. For more info go to

https://www.facebook.com/events/1594235944225787/ MAR 24-26: DAYTONA BEACH FL: THE 28TH SPRING DAYTONA TURKEY RUN: Located at the infield of the Daytona International Speedway. Car Show, Car Corral, Swap Meet, Arts & Fashion, Shop here. For more info: www.turkeyrun.com MAR 25: WHITE HOUSE TN: C10 CLUB TENNESSEE 2ND ANNUAL PRE-SHOW SEASON GET TOGETHER: Located at 3414 Pleasant Grove Rd, Bullock’s Body Werks. Show starts 10-2.

MAR 25: SMARTT TN: YOUTH GROUP CRUISE-IN: Located at First Baptist Church of Smartt, 4907 Manchester Hwy. Cruise time: 10-2. It’s time to get your ride out of the garage again and cruise on in to the Youth Group Cruise-In. Fuel Bags for kids.

These bags of food are for children who do not have anything to eat during the weekend. On Friday, they are able to take home one of these bags of food and have food to eat until they come back to school on Monday for free lunches. Some of the food we need is Mac N Cheese, Canned soup, juices, canned veggies, pop tarts, instant oatmeal, fruit, snacks, traditional breakfast stuff, ramen noodles. Or a donation would be appreciated.

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MAR 2017: MAR 25: CAMDEN TN: SWAP MEET / FLEA MARKET: Being held at the Benton County Court Square, Camden, TN. Times: 7am - 3pm. Vendor fees $10.00. Sponsored by Legend Cruisers Car Club. Yard Sellers welcome. Free admission for buyers & browsers. For more info, Call James 731-642-8124 or Terry 731-441-1675, Vince 731-220-1090.

MAR 25: HENDERSONVILLE TN: MOPAR Strong GTG #3: Event location is at Sanders Ferry Pizza & Pub. Event Hours: Starts at 2 pm. Mopar Strong will be giving away a detailing gift bucket. Great people, cars, and food. If you have a Mopar (Dodge, Ram, Chrysler, Jeep, Plymouth) bring it out. We had about 35 cars last month. Get more info and find a link for pictures from our last event at, www.facebook.com/ events/1876065889278529/ MAR 25: MURFREESBORO TN: 45TH SEMI-ANNUAL MUSIC CITY CLASSIC VINTAGE COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. Located at 1815 Old Fort Pkwy. Open to the public,

spectators welcome, $10 admission. For more info: www.southernclassicauctions.com or 615-496-2277 or southernclassicauctions@gmail.com

MAR 2017: MAR 25-26: NOVI MI: MOTOR CITY HOT ROD & RACING EXPO: Located at Suburban Collection Show Place. Show time: Saturday 9am-6pm & Sunday 9am-3pm. Public welcome, $10. Show features Performance Parts Manufacturers, Muscle Car Part

Manufacturers, Racing Retailers, Engine Builders, Race Tracks & Sanctioning Bodies, Truck & Trailer Sales/Manufacturers, Hot Rod & Restoration, Sales and Services, Money Saving Show specials. For more info: www.hotrodracingexpo.com or order tickets @ www.etix.com

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MAR 2017: MAR 26: PEOTONE IL: Chicagoland Auto Racing Memorabilia & Collectibles Show: Event also includes Raceway Park & Santa Fe Speedway Reunion. We have over 60 vendors selling local racing memorabilia as well as Indy Car and NASCAR stuff. New this year is the Racers Reunion. Come mingle with former drivers as they take part in driver interviews, racing roundtables, fan Q&A sessions, autograph tables and more. Show runs from 10AM to 4PM and admission is only $7 - Kids 11 & under are FREE. Come join us for the unofficial start to the local racing season at the Will County Fairgrounds in the Atrium building. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/421491121522576/

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MAR 2017: MAR 26: PEOTONE IL: Chicagoland Auto Racing Memorabilia & Collectibles Show: Event also includes Raceway Park & Santa Fe Speedway Reunion. We have over 60 vendors selling local racing memorabilia as well as Indy Car and NASCAR stuff. New this year is the Racers Reunion. Come mingle with former drivers as they take part in driver interviews, racing roundtables, fan Q&A sessions, autograph tables and more. Show runs from 10AM to 4PM and admission is only $7 - Kids 11 & under are

FREE. Come join us for the unofficial start to the local racing season at the Will County Fairgrounds in the Atrium building. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/421491121522576/

MAR 2017: MAR 24-26: SAN ANTONIO TX: San Antonio AutoRama & World of Wheels: Located at the Freeman Coliseum. Friday 4pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-9pm. Sunday 11am6pm. General admission $15. 3-day weekend pass $20, 3-day family pack $30(up to 2 adults & 2 children), Daily with military ID & Senior (65) $10, Child admission (6 -12) $5, and children under 5 free. Purchase of a ticket does not guarantee pictures or autographs with any celebrity guests. For more info: 866-495-8111 MAR 24-26: ST JOSEPH MO: MIDWEST MOTOR-RAMA 2017: Car, Truck, Bike & Rat Rod Show. Show being held in the St. Joseph MO Civic Arena. Friday 12-10pm, Saturday 9am-10pm and Sunday 9am -5pm. Adults $12.00, Kids 6-12 $5.00 and under 6 free. Best of the Best in the Midwest. Six states being represented. Missouri movie cars, Custom car builders and Smokey & the Bandit. For more info call 816390-6364 MAR 25: MESA AZ: 6TH ANNUAL APACHE WELLS CAR SHOW: Open to all makes and models. Anything on wheels including golf carts. Event being held at the Apache Wells Country Club located at 5601 East Hermosa Vista Drive. Car show awards, Live Music, Giant Raffle, vendors and great food! Event runs from 9am – 3pm. $20.00 entry includes t-shirt, dash plaque and goody bag. Entry form available on cruisinarizona.com. For more info go to www.nancyperryproductions.com 33

MAR 2017: MAR 25-26: LUBBOCK TX: WEST TEXAS ROUNDUP: Located at Cook’s Garage, 11002 Hwy 87. Pre ’63 traditional-styled hotrods and customs, live music. Cash best of show award. For more info: 806-778-7519 or email revlimitcustoms@yahoo.com

MAR 2017: MAR 25-26: PLEASANTON CA: 35TH ALL AMERICAN GET TOGETHER: Located at Alameda County Fairgrounds. Featuring all years of American Made or Powered Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks, Goodguys AutoCross, Indoor Car Show, Vendors, Swap Meet and Cars 4 Sale Corral. For more info: call 925-8389876 or go to www.good-guys.com

MAR 2017: MAR 25-26: NAUGATUCK CT: CABIN FEVER CUSTOM CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW: Located at the New Naugatuck Entertainment Facility, 6 Rubber Ave. Indoor show.

Show hours are Saturday 10am-7pm Sunday 10am-5pm. Custom and Classic Cars, Race Cars, Motorcycles all brands, Dealers, Vendors, Club displays, Specialty vehicles, Auto & Bike Swap section, DJ Music, Entertainment and more! General admission $10, children 8-13 %5/ children under 8 free/ plenty of free parking. For more info about sponsorships, vendor spaces, club space or other opportunities to participate, email donclady@ctcruisenews.com or 860-354-5110

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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.

3RD SUNDAY NIGHT OF THE MONTH: NORCROSS GA: CRUISE-INS AT THE VARSITY GWINETT: Hosted by the Georgia Cool Cruisers. Sponsored by Streetside Classics. Cruise takes place on the 3rd Sunday Night all year long. Cruise runs from 4-7pm. Open to all makes, models and years.

Great music. Help support their charities. Cruise located at 6045 Dawson Blvd ( I-85 Exit 99). For more info go to www.southeastwheelsevents.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

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

Check out our CRUISE-IN page at our website for ALL the cruise-in listings we have for 2017 across the USA. Go to www.gearheadgazzette.com

and click on the CRUISE-IN button.

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CALLING ALL 2017 Car Shows, Cruise-In’s, Swap Meets or Gearhead Events If your Car Club, Organization, or you produce or coordinate any gearhead type events in the USA, you need to send them to us to list for you. Over 40K readers a month will see your event listing either on our website or in the weekly Gearhead Gazzette Magazine.

The Gearhead Gazzette is free to read and that is why it is so popular with our subscribers and readers.

Event Listings are always FREE! Send us your flyer and event info at least 3 weeks in advance to ensure it makes the magazine timely.

Email all you event info to gearheadgazzette@gmail.com

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