Gearhead Gazzette Vol 17 Issue 9 Mar 2-8 2017

Volume 17: Issue 9

Mar 2-8, 2017

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Vol. 17 Issue 9 Mar 2– 8, 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, ,Larry Williams,

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 Midwest Car Shows Western USA Car Shows West Coast Car Shows 2017 Grand Daddy Driver-In Upcoming Car Shows Cruise-In’s Across the USA

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Cover: Grand Daddy Drive –In 2017

by Larry Williams—Williams Graphics Contents Page: Cool artwork from Williams Graphics for the 2017 Chicago Brushmasters Charity Event 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….” “have fun with whatever you do everyday” We’ve got a short week this week to get this issue together and ready to get sent out and posted for you to check out and read. Running tight on time as I write this as we were in Detroit last weekend for the 65th Autorama.

A friend had come in to visit me and said, “Jim always remember, you don’t control when you are born and you don’t control when you die, so you better have fun inbetween.” Some would liken that to the dot-dash-dot analogy...and it is.

I had a great time in Detroit last weekend and looking forward to heading to Chicago for the World of Wheels show there this coming weekend.

As you open this up and read it, the Silverado is rolling north!

But the words rang loud and clear for me….HAVE FUN WITH WHAT YOU DO EVERYDAY! I admit it...I am a hot rod junkie. I love and enjoy going to these shows and cruises. The more the merry as far as I am concerned. Reality says I cant do all that I want, but I am trying.

I get asked a lot, about why I travel like I do to all these different shows in different parts of the country.

The other benefit I get out of packing my day full of gearhead fun, is the people I meet and get to catch up with at all the events I attend.

Bottom line...I have lots of fun! The best reason in the world to do anything...right? I think so.

Like other folks, some years back I had a health scare and spent time in the hospital. When you lay in that bed and cant sleep (who can being jabbed and poked all night) it lets you think….and I did and do.

For me...that is what is the most fun...all of you!

Make you day fun too!

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“the fun starts here”….

Road Rumblings…. program’s initiatives.

‘AutoCross for Kids’ and Goodguys Rod and Custom Association Join with the Austin Hatcher Foundation to impact the lives of children with cancer.

(Pleasanton, CA) – Goodguys Rod and Custom Association and The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer have partnered again in 2017 to raise funds and awareness for the Foundation’s mission to erase the effects of pediatric cancer for patients, survivors and their families. The partnership will provide the Foundation with opportunities to educate both children and adults about healthy lifestyles that prevent cancer, as well as provide much-needed therapies, in a variety of cities throughout the United States.

This year, the Austin Hatcher Foundation is proudly commemorating its 10 year anniversary. During the first decade, they have provided services to approximately 70,000 children and their family members across 28 states and 38 hospitals.

Goodguys Rod and Custom Association, the Pleasanton, Calif.-based producer of some of world’s most dynamic automotive events for more than three decades, will work in conjunction with the Foundation at several Goodguys shows during 2017. Association members and show attendees will have opportunities to contribute to the effort through donations, donating upon purchase at the Goodguys merchandise locations and participation in the “AutoCross for Kids”, as well as through volunteering for some of the

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The AutoCross for Kids will offer Goodguys car show attendees opportunities at selected shows a chance to ride with Pro AutoCross competitors on a specially-prepared closed performance AutoCross course in exchange for a specified donation to the Austin Hatcher Foundation. The AutoCross for Kids promotion will be held on Fridays and Sundays at select events.

“We are overwhelmed at the support Goodguys demonstrated in 2016 and continues to provide the foundation,” Austin Hatcher Foundation President Amy Jo Osborn said. “They have offered up these amazing events again in 2017, and continue to look for new ways to help. Goodguys is a very special kind of family. And it is a family that has helped us truly build a foundation for the future. The support that the Austin Hatcher Foundation receives through the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has been and will continue to be integral to the success of the Foundation.”

“Goodguys events are family events,” said Marc Meadors, President, Goodguys Rod & Custom Association. “The hot rod/car community is a huge family and bringing the Austin Hatcher Foundation into the fold is a win-win for everyone. We had a successful year last with this program and hope to do great things for them this year through the AutoCross for Kids promotion in raising and awareness and funds in the fight against pediatric cancer. Since the Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary, it is more important than ever to support their mission.”

The partnership will kick off at the season opening Goodguys 8th Spring Nationals, March 10-12 at WestWorld of

The Renaissance Roadster was honored with the prestigious RIDLER award on Sunday Feb 26th,at the 2017 Detroit Autorama at the Cobo Center.

The Renaissance Roadster is owned by Nancy and Buddy Jordan. The Renaissance Roadster started as a 1933 Ford but hand crafted into a league of its own by Steve’s Auto Restoration (SAR) The custom vehicle was designed by Chris Ito and Steve Frisbie of Steve’s Auto Restorations, located in Portland, Oregon.

Scottsdale in Scottsdale, AZ and be held at several events throughout the Goodguys 2017 event schedule.

More information can be found at the AutoCross for Kids land landing page https://www.good-guys.com/ promosautocrossforkids www.hatcherfoundation.org/autocross

The Renaissance Roadster was hand built and CNC machined from aluminum and steel sheet, tube and billet. The car emerged as the best of the top eight finalists, known as the Pirelli Great 8.

We will have a complete feature on the RIDLER winner and all of the Great 8 cars in an upcoming issue of the Gearhead Gazzette.

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MAR 2017: MAR 3-4: WHITE PINE TN: SMOKEY MOUNTAIN INDOOR SWAP MEET: Located at the Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center, 1615 Pavilion Dr. All vendors in main building, main building heated, rear building not heated. Car Parts, Truck Parts, Gas and Oil, Motorcycle Parts, Racing Parts, Indoor Car Corral.

MAR 3-4: BROOKHAVEN MS: GOIN’ TO TOWN CAR SHOW: Located at beautiful historic downtown Brookhaven. Pre entry fee $10 or $15 day of the show. For more info: 601-833-8620 or 601-833-1411 MAR 4: ALEXANDER CITY AL: 3RD ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MOPARS AT THE WELLBORN MUSCLE CAR MUSEUM 2017: Located at 124 Broad Street, 9am-5pm. Special Guest Tim Wellborn. For more info: 205-542-1240 MAR 4: COMO MS: CRUSIN’ THE BLUES ON THE ROAD TO RESURRECTION: Cool rides, Pinups, Music, and More. Benefitting the Wounded Warriors of Mississippi.

MAR 4: SHELBYVILLE TN: LYNCHBURG FLAT TRACK RACING: Located at Calsonic Arena. Main event 7pm. Gates open to the public 5pm. $10 admission: Vintage, Hooligans, ATV, Speedway, Modern & Mad Dog teams. . Indoor flat track racing.

Heat races at 5pm, final events at 7pm. For more info: 256-361-7279 or email lynchburgmoonshine@bellsouth.net .

MAR 4: JULIAN NC: MARCH MAYHEM: BIKE, CAR & TRUCK SHOW: Located at Piedmont Dragway, 6750 Holts Store Rd. Gates open at 10am, Admission $20, Car show: $20, Test & Tune $10, Sound coomp $10. Track test & Tune or fun run: $10.

For more info: 919-808-0343 or 336-339-9372

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MAR 2017: MAR 5: SHELBYVILLE TN: TRSCCA TEST & TUNE: This is our first event of the season.

We will be running a different format for test & tune this year to allow you more runs and more control over your day! 07:00 AM 09:00 AM Registration/Check in.

08:15 AM 09:15 AM Tech Inspection. 09:15 AM 09:30 AM Novice Walk Through.

09:45 AM 10:00 AM Safety Meeting. 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Session 1. 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Session 2. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM Lunch. 01:00 PM 02:00 PM Session 3. 02:00 PM 03:00 PM Session 4. 03:00 PM 04:00 PM Overflow Session. Pre-Registration $15.00 / Onsite Registration $20.00. Ticket Sales $10 for 3 runs / $5 for 1 Run +Required to work 1 session +Free to Run in any other session +Pre-registered entries get 2 free tickets +Sessions 1-2 and 3-4 will be back to back, and workers will swap out on the fly +Overflow session will only be used if run-tickets sold are still left at the end of session 4. We will take volunteers to work this session if needed +This is an OPEN GRID format, meaning there is no scheduled time for your runs.

Run whenever you are not working. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/

events/1911523422467292/

MAR 2017: MAR 3-5: CHICAGO IL: 55th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels: Show Location Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. See over $35 million worth of Cars in one Show! Friday-3pm-10pm, Saturday-10am-10pm & Sunday 10am-6pm. See the LEGEND CUP Competition, The Jack Trepainer Winner, The TOP 20 and SELECT 6 Winners. The Legend Cup $5,000 cash prize and the beautiful Legend cup! The Jack

-Trepanier Legacy Award is a special feature of Chicago World of Wheels. The award, is a tribute, celebrates the unique stories and heritage of a chosen vehicle and the people involved in its creations. Troy Trepanier and the crew at Rad Rides by Troy will personally select the winner and present the award. Enjoy the MOTORAMA show within the show. See the TOP Competitors in the ISCA go for the GRAND FINALE Award for the year! Add in the Genuine Hotrod Hardware Pedal Car Custom Challenge, Tuner Galleria. A special one day event-Saturday only!—Turner Galleria, Euro, Import, JDM and High Performance Domestics. 150 + cars! For more World of Wheels show info go to www.worldofwheels.com or call 708-361-2665 10

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MAR 2017: MAR 3-5: ROSEMONT IL: 2017 CYCLE RAMA: Part of the CHICAGO WORLD OF WHEELS show! Located at The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Come out and see the Bikes from the Baddest Bagger & Hot Bike Tour! This is Chicago’s premier custom motorcycle show. Over $5,000 in Cash & Prizes! Baggers, Bobbers, Choppers, Customs, Sport Bikes and Traditional. For more World of Wheels show info: www.worldofwheels.com For more show info: 708-361-2665 MAR 3-5: CHICAGO (ROSEMONT) IL: 9TH ANNUAL CHICAGO TIN CITY: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Entry fee $50, includes 2 Weekend Passes. Special Hand built pick awards! Live Bands! Commemorative plaques. This is in conjunction with the World of Wheels. For more info: 224-875-7396 or email voodoo.larry@yahoo.com

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MAR 2-4: LAKE HAVASU CITY AZ: 2nd ANNUAL HAVASU DEUCES V8 ’32 FORD SHOW: Thursday is Deuces On Main Street 2pm, Friday Garage Tour’s 10am, Driving Event w/dinner 4pm. Saturday Show & Shine Rotary Park Ball Fields 8am Parking thru ’57.

32 is 85. This show is a 3-day event that features 1932 Fords and includes cars from 1957 or earlier as well. The show will be held on grass ball fields of Rotary Park with a 40’ x 120’ open tent to sit and relax. The lake, the park, and the beautiful ball fields make it an ideal setting for a car show. In addition on Saturday, there will be a street event, a garage tour and a driving event with the dinner on the days leading up to the show. Register early because space will be limited. All of the profit

from the show will be donate to the Lake Havasu High School Athletic Program. Music will be a band or disc jockey under the tent. Drinks in the Beer Garden, Food vendors within the park. To register, go to the “Store” area of the www.HavasuDeuces.com website. Choose whether you are registering ’32 or ’57 and earlier cars (and how many). Then at checkout, you will be asked to enter Year, Make, BodyStyle, and Color of your entries. Just that simple. You will receive a conformation via email. Again go to: www.havasudeuces.com or Facebook @ Havasu Deuces.

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MAR 2017: MAR 3-5: SALT LAKE CITY UT: 43rd Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama: Located at South Towne Expo Center. For more info: 801-209-7762 MAR 4: TOMBALL TX: RALLY IN THE ALLEY #6: VINTAGE AUTO SHOW: Located at 201 S Elm St. 10am-5pm. Free to all spectators. $20 to show. Now pre 68’. Trophies for: Best of Show, Hot Rod, Custom, Truck. For more info: www.facebook.com/houstoncarshow MAR 4: PHOENIX AZ: RUMBLE ON THE BOULEVARD: Hosted by the Rumblers and Los Boulevardos CC’s. Event Located at Papago Park, 625 North Galvin Parkway. Starts at noon. Meet up at 11am Park Central Mall, 3121 N 3rd Ave to cruise over to the event.

MAR 4: VICTORIA TX: 4TH ANNUAL SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW: Located at Quail Creek Par, 515 Chukar Dr. Swap Meet time 7am-6pm. Free swap space. Car show time 10am-4pm. $20 donation car show entry. Awards: Top 10, Kids’ Choice and People’s Choice. Free overnight camping. Food, snow cones, bounce house! Mini Bike Races. For more info: 361-550-1694 or 361-649-1150.

MAR 2017: MAR 2-5: BAKERSFIELD CA: GOOD VIBRATIONS MOTORSPORTS MARCH MEET: 4 BIG DAYS of quarter mile racing! Located at Auto Club Famoso Raceway. Nitro Burning funny cars, dragsters, altered. 4 big days of real ¼ mile drag racing. This is the one that started it all! Tickets on line @ www.autoclubfamosoraceway.com

MAR 3-4: TEMECULA CA: TEMECULA ROD RUN 2017: It all starts with the Friday Night Cruise 5-8pm. The Temecula Rod Run is famous for the “Friday Night Cruise” and see hundreds of classic vehicles from all over the country cruise Old Town Front Street. The event is FREE to the public, music, great food, community vendors and much more. Saturday Show and Shine 9am-4pm. *Due to the amount of people in attendance, dogs are discouraged from attending event. If necessary, dogs must be on leash at all times. *Scooters and Skateboards are discouraged. NOTE: to be part of the Cruise Night and or Car Show you MUST PRE-REGISTER!!! Call 951-240-4268 or go to http://temeculaevents.org/temecularodrun/ to register 14

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MAR 2017: MAR 5: POMONA CA: POMONA SWAP MEET & CLASSIC CAR SHOW: George Cross & Sons, presents the West Coast's Largest Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show at the Fairplex. You'll find over 2,500 vendor spaces full of hard to find car parts and accessories at low swap meet prices. Thousands of original and restored Corvettes,

Porsches, Street Rods, Volkswagens and pre-1985 Classic Cars will be on display and for sale. Hours: 5am to 2pm, rain or shine, we swap. Admission $10.00 per adult, children 12 and under, FREE. Contact: 714-538-7091 or pomonaswapmeet.com

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Story & Photo’s by Jimmy B

12 years ago, John Buck and his team at the Grand National Roadster Show, came up with an idea to enhance the GNRS weekend. Why not have a car show outside the buildings while the GNRS show is going on inside the building?

As they say...the rest is history.

This years GRAND DADDY DRIVE-IN was the 12th edition of that great idea.

Pre-72 vehicle owners are invited to register and show their cool rides on both Saturday and Sunday during the GNRS show. There is a registration fee, but when you break it down, the cost is way 18

less that paying for 2 entries and parking for the GNRS. Plus you get to drive your cool car or truck in and park right in the middle of the whole show.

Saturday is the bigger of the 2 days, of the Grand Daddy Drive –in from a participation level, as almost 1000 cool rides show up. Hot Rods, muscle cars, street rods, customs, rat rods and more are on display for the whole day.

Think about it‌.a 1000 car, car show...how col is that plus the rest of the Grand National Roadster Show experience too!

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One of the most fun area’s of the Grand Daddy Drive-In is over next to and around the Suede & Chrome building. There definitely is a party atmosphere going on.

Families are out , the grills are going, and great tunes coming off the radio’s.

Yes… as you can see here, Good Times were definitely had at the Grand Daddy Drive-In this year. Perfect weather...great people, cool cars and a whole lot more!

We are already looking forward to next year. Make your plans now to be at the Grand Daddy Drive-In….we will be.

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MAR 2017: MAR 8-11: PANAMA CITY BEACH FL: EMERALD COAST CRUIZIN’—SPRING--: Custom & Classic’s, Volkswagon’s Club Meet. Wagon and Panel Trucks, $1000 cash to the best beach cruiser. $1000 cash to the Best Chevy or GMC Truck. Hot Rods By the beach Spring Fest. Swap Meet-Classic Collector Car Auction, Thousands in cash and prizes-Live Music, Hot Rods, Classics, & More. Kickoff Party-Nightly Cruise Ins. Fun of all ages! For more info: www.emeraldcoastcruizein.com MAR 10: WARE SHOALS SC: RAGING RODZ 2017: All pre 70 cars are welcome to race. Rat Rods, Gassers, Custom Bikes, Choppers, Bobbers, Street Rods, VW, Muscle cars and Swap meet. Vendors, Pin Stripers, hand made trophy's. Campers welcome.

MAR 10: NASHVILLE TN: HUNTER CUSTOM NEW LOCATION: You’re invited to come check out the new location for HUNTERS CUSTOM. The new location is at 955 E. Trinity Lane and they will have the doors open on March 10th. Stay tuned for more info on a FUTURE OPEN HOUSE Event/Date. For more info call 615-227-6584

MAR 10-11: TUPELO MS: REDEMPTION DAY: Located at 71 Troy St, Fairpark. For more info: 270-860-1103 MAR 10-12: MYRTLE BEACH SC: NOPI NATIONALS: The 2017 NOPI Spring Break Nationals is back at Myrtle Beach Speedway March 10-12. Featuring NOPI Drift Entertainment, Glow Off, Freak Show with Big Smo in Concert Friday Night, Burnout, Swimsuit and More! Tickets and Registration on sale now at www.nopinationals.com MAR 11: SYMRNA TN: Smyrna Cars and Coffee: This is the kickoff cruise for 2017.

Cruise Time: 8am-11am. Location: Bennett's Automotive at 204 Commerce Drive

Smyrna. This event is for car enthusiasts to come hang out, drink coffee, and talk about cars. All makes and models are welcome!

Facebook: Bennett's Events. Instagram: Smyrna Cars and Coffee.

Email Marketing@bennettsautomotiveonline.net with any questions.

MAR 11: FORSYTH GA: SPARKS AND RECREATION: Hosted by Ground Level. Located at Monroe County Recreation Dept, 100 Dan Pitts Dr. 9am-4pm. Registration closes at 1pm. Registration $20, Top 20 awarded. Best of Show & Truck and Specialty Awards. Hot Rods, Classics, Mini Trucks, Rat Rods, Bikes, Lifted Trucks and more!

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MAR 2017: MAR 11: NASHVILLE TN: 2nd Annual Smoke on the Shores Antique and Classic Car Cruise-In: Event Location is at Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort, 4001 Bell Road.

Cruise-In Hours: 10 am til 2 pm. Space is limited to the first 150 vehicles. The Cruise-In is open to ALL Makes and Models, DJ Music provided by D&D Entertainment, Free Admission, Door Prizes, and 66 BBQ Pro Teams will be competing during the event. So get the Hot Rod or Classic out of the garage, dust off the ole' ride and come out and join us. Get more info at, www.SmokeOnTheShores.com or contact: Jeff Hite, 615-743-3034 (office) or 615-207-2584 (mobile) or e-mail Jeff at, jhite@nashvillechamber.com MAR 11: RAINSVILLE AL: INDOOR CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET: Located at the Northeast Alabama AGRI/Business Center, Hwy 75. Show time 9am-1pm. Proceeds support backpacks for kids. This provides weekend food to North Alabama children.

Free entry for spectators, donations appreciated. Free swap meet vendor spaces-

donations appreciated. Car registration begins at 8am $20 per car. Lots of trophies and awards. Charity auction. For more info: 256-647-1880 MAR 11: OLIVE BRANCH MS: GRAND OPENING CRUISE-IN: The Speed Distributors Grand opening Cruise in! Come hang out and catch some deals on parts you know you need! Event being held at 8649 Hacks Cross Rd. Event runs from 9am–3pm.

Rain or Shine. Goody bags to the first 100 cars. Free to enter. Door prizes. For more info call 662-892-1527

MAR 2017: MAR 10-12: SCOTTSDALE AZ: GOODGUYS SPRING NATIONALS: Location: Westworld of Scottsdale. Featuring Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru ’72, Goodguys AutoCross, Vendors, Swap Meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral and All American Sunday. For more info: call 925-838-9876 or go to www.good-guys.com

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MAR 2017: MAR 10-12: BOISE ID: 45th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Boise Roadster Show: Located at Expo Idaho, Chinden Blvd and Glenwood. Home of the Goldmark Award. Celebrating the 45th Anniversary of Idaho’s largest motorsport’s Event! Sponsored by the International Show Car Association, the Boise Roadster Show is a Western Division Summit Show Car Series points stop. Show hours: Friday noon to 10pm, Saturday,

10am-10pm and Sunday 10am-6pm. The show annually attracts competitors from throughout the United States and Canada. Nearly 200 entries will complete ranging from powerful street machines and knockout rods; impressive restored cars to ultra -cool trucks and many other styles and influences. The top prize of the Roadster Show is the Goldmark award. This award winner will take home $1000 in cash, embroidered jacket and special award statue. The “Essence of Cool”, the Trendsetter, Wild One, Fires Rod, Might Fine and Tompkins are additional special awards. A new inductee will be announced for the Master-Builder award. This plaque is presented to the new recipient every March. Every entrant will receive an award. For more info:

208-938-8986, www.firebirdonline.com or facebook.com/boiseroadstershow MAR 11: CHANDLER AZ: WILD HORSE PASS MOTORSPORTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL: Located at Wild Horse Park Motorsports Park, 20000 South Maricopa Road. Classic and Custom Car Show and Music Festival Extravaganza. Over 200 classes. $2,000/ $1,000/$500 Best of Show. All Hot Rods, All Lowriders, All Motorcycles, All Trucks $500 Cash Awards for Best of Show. Bomb, New Custom Dub, Traditional, Original, Bicycle, $500 Most Club Members, Car Hop and Scrape Competition, Cruise in Competition. 1st 1000 Exhibitors will receive a Goodie bag with a T-shirt and dash

plaque! One price gets you in for everything! Classic and Custom Car show, Car Hop and Scrape competition. New Cruise in competition All classics and customs welcomed. All Day and Night music festival featuring top national artists and bands.

Oldies, Old school, Rock & New music. Major Artist & Celebrity announcements.

Food and Fun for the Entire Family! For more information and exhibitor/vendor applications call 602-843-3545, 480-215-1398, or go to www.NancyPerryProductions.com, www.MotorSportsShowcase.com

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MAR 2017: MAR 11: VICTORIA TX: HOTROD TAKEOVER AT THE CROSSROADS: Located @ 101 North Main St. Car Show! 8am – midnight.

MAR 11: MISSION TEXAS: 2ND ANNUAL ROCKAVALLEY CAR SHOW RUMBLE: Located at 112 W Tom Landry. Swap Meet, Pre 60’s car, contest, Show and Shine. Kiddie rides, Pluse-size pin up contest, Rat Rod contest, show shine. Food vendors, live

pinstriping, bike show/burnout, Baddest Biker Girl Contest. Event hours: 12pm-8m.

Registration: 10am-12pm. Live Rockabilly bands. For more info: 956-579-6796 MAR 11: LAS VEGAS NV: 2ND ANNUAL RODS AND MONSTERS CAR SHOW: Located at Antique Mall of America Las Vegas, 9151 S Las Vegas Blvd #344. Show time 11am5pm. All proceeds benefit the NSPCA. Awards, Raffles, Celebrity appearances, Food, Vendors. Vendor Booth $25,(10x20), Vendor set up 9am. Car show Roll –in 10am, Car show entry $10, Music. For more info: www.antiquemallofamerica.net MAR 11-12: GALVESTON TX: 39th Corvette Chevy Expo: Event being held at the

Galveston Island Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd. Event hours are Sat. 9am 6pm, Sun. 10am - 6pm. Admission: $15 adults, children 12 and under Free. Free Parking in Parking Garage. The Corvette Chevy Expo’s Aftermarket Showcase features Major Vendors selling parts and accessories specific to the Chevrolet brand.

You will also see World Class Chevrolet Show Cars beautifully displayed. This is a Concours style judged event, and it is full of awards. Chevrolets that receive 98100 points also are presented the President's Award. Corvettes that have an NCRS Top Flight ® and a Bloomington Gold Certificate ® may also go for the Tri-Power Award ®. Our Miniature Car Show is open to Pedal Cars, Golf Carts, Go Carts, Bicy-

cles, Valve Covers, any Small Wheels. There are Cars for Sale. New this year will be two Wash ‘n Shows, one on Saturday and one on Sunday in the front of the convention center. There is also a Craft Fair on Both days! Sunday is the Photo Shoot for Vette Vues Magazine and at 3 pm, the Miss Corvette Chevy Expo Swimsuit Contest conducted by Swimsuit USA International takes place followed by the Awards Ceremony. E-mail: info@corvettechevyexpo.com Phone: 386-775-2512 http:// corvettechevyexpo.com/ or http://corvettechevyexpo.mobi/

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MAR 2017: MAR 11: APPLE VALLEY CA: ANNUAL NSRA SAFETY APPRECIATION DAY: Located at Maxwell’s Burgers, 17772 Wika Rd. Free inspections for Pre-1987 Vehicles. 11am3pm. Have your vehicle inspected prior to making the drive to Bakersfield for the Nationals. Safety Appreciation Pins for the First 50 cars inspected. It doesn’t matter if you pass or not-we are just a second set of eyes. Some of the items to be

checked: Horn, Speedometer, Rear view mirror, glass, lights, neutral Safety Switch, throttle linkage, fuel system, exhaust system, parking brake, wipers. For more info: 760-243-7190.

MAR 11: PALM DESERT CA: 2017 HOT DESERT MOPARS INFORMAL MOPAR MEETS: Located at Desert Crossing, Hwy 111. 3pm-5pm. 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. Additional in 2017: Spring Festival of LX’s, Irvine, CA March 18. *Spring Festival is exclusive to modern Challengers, Chargers, Magnums & 300’s only. Spring Fling Speed Festival XI, Willow Springs Raceway, Rosamond, CA: April 6. Spring Fling 31th Anniversary, Van Nuys, CA: April 8-9—Muscle Cars at the strip, Las Vegas, NV: April 21-23 Inland Mopars’ Mopars In May Car Show, Riverside, CA: May 21. For more info on the additional: www.SoCalCarCulture.com . For more info: www.HotDesertMopars.com, Info@HotDesertMopars.com, FB: Hot Desert Mopars or www.Instagram/ HotDesertMopars or call 760-861-8075.

MAR 12: 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. ADMISSION: Spectators $9 per person. PARKING: Free general parking. For more info or to be a vendor go to www.longbeachhiposwapmeet.com or call 800-762-9785

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MAR 12: LODI CA: LODI SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW: 6AM-2PM. $5 admission. And free parking. Located at Lodi Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St. Open to Automotive & Collectible items. Big 20x20 ft spaces only $20. Auto for sale or show. $15 per vehicle. Dash plaques to the first 100 entries. Over 20 trophies awarded overnight set-up or campout ok. Saturday March 11 from 2pm-8pm. Over night security pro-

vided. Gates open Sunday 5am for sellers 6am for customers. 1000s of buyers. 100s of sellers! For more info: 209-948-5307

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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.

1st SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : MIDDLETOWN OH: HORSEPOWER FARM CARS & COFFEE CRUISE IN: Held the 1st Saturday of every month all year long Rain or Shine. So even on those cold winter or rainy days just come on out and hang out in the Garage. Start time is 8AM till Noon all proceeds benefit the Blue Skies Warrior Fund. Thanks for all your support we have already donated over $20,000 in 2016. Cruise located at the Horsepower Farm at 2227 Trinity Drive. For more info call 937-477-0450 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

1st SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN: PALM DESERT CA: WESTFIELD PALM DESERT CRUISE-IN: Runs from October thru May. Cruise runs from 1pm – 5pm. Cruise located at 72-840 Hwy 111 on the north side of the mall behind MACY’s. Special Interest & Vintage Vehicles of all kinds. Trophies, Raffles, Games, 50/50, Vendors and more. For more info call 760-835-5564 or go to www.palmspringscruisinassociation.com 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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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.

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