Gearhead Gazzette Vol 17 Issue 10 Mar 9-15 2017

Volume 17: Issue 10

Mar 9-15 2017

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Vol. 17 Issue 10 Mar 9– 15, 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, NSRA, Jerry Kennedy, Tom Vogle Chicago World Of Wheels Show

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 West Coast Car Shows Suede & CHROME 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 Fender Skirt at the Chicago WOW Show by Jimmy B

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“ Ya Gotta know where to Go….The FUN Starts Here….” “spring forward into daylight savings time”

Besides warmer temps (always nice of course) the Cruise-In’s start ramping up this time of year.

What a winter show season we have had! GREAT TIMES across parts of the USA. Our Winter Road Tour took us to 5 great indoor shows this year. We had a blast being at them and covering them. Seeing friends from across the country, is always fun for us too.

Yea Yea Yea...those of you who live in warmer parts of the USA enjoy year round cruising. Those of us that experience some form of winter, see a curtailment of car fun until the thaw out happens.

The indoor shows are starting to wind down as spring is getting nearer, the outdoor shows are cranking up in the USA.

I don’t know about all of you, but I am ready to break the hot rod out of the slumber mode in the shop and start wearing out the tires on it.

This coming Saturday Night Early Sunday Morning, we will SPRING FORWARD into daylight savings time. MORE SUNSHINE and daylight hours!! Don’t forget to adjust your clocks or you will be real late on Sunday for something...HA

Some may be ready for the flowers to pop out of the ground...I am ready to see all those cool cars pop out of the garages.

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“the fun starts here”….

Road Rumblings….

NSRA is adding something new for the 2017 event season, a “Pros’ Pick of the Year” award.

Currently there are five “Pros’ Pick” awardwinning vehicles selected at each of the NSRA Divisional events and 12 winning vehicles are selected at the Street Rod Nationals.

Starting with the 2016 NSRA Street Rod Nationals, the 2016 Street Rod Nationals North and the 2016 Northeast Street Rod Nationals and continuing through the 2017 NSRA Divisional Events, up to and including the Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals, there will be one winning vehicle selected from each of these 10 events and from those 10 selected vehicles there will be one picked to be the “2017 Pros’ Pick of the Year.”

The award will be presented at the 2017 Street Rod Nationals StreetScene Industry Cocktail Party held on Friday, August 4, in Louisville, Kentucky. The winning vehicle from each event will receive a letter stating they have been selected as one of the 10 regional winners and the winning vehicle will be notified as being selected as the “2017 Pros’ Pick of the Year.”

We know the amount of time, effort and money that goes into building one of these top-notch vehicles and we would like to recognize one of them with some additional recognition.

After all, the “Pros’ Pick of the Year” winner will be one out of 57 outstanding vehicles from all across the country and we think that’s pretty cool.

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Congratulations goes out to Mike and Pat Markin, for winning the ISCA Championship for 2017.

Mike and Pat are the owners of the Graham Shark pictured here. Bob Millard with ISCA is shown presenting Mike & Pat with their Championship Trophy.

Congratulations to Bruce Wanta, owner of the Mulholland Speedster and to Troy Ladd of Hollywood Hot Rods on winning the LEGEND CUP at the Chicago World of Wheels Show last weekend.

Mike and Pat Also won BEST ROD for 2017 in the ISCA Championship!

The Chicago World of Wheels show was the host event again this year, for the ISCA Championship Finale. 27 entries where set up and vying for the final few points from the judges.

The Mulholland Speedster was the winner out of the SELECT SIX as chosen by the judges for the LEGEND CUP.

We’ll have a full feature on the ISCA Championship and all the cars that were part of it in an upcoming issue for you.

Competition was stiff to say the least.

Watch for a full feature in an upcoming issue of the Gearhead Gazzette.

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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, Muscles cars and Swap meet. Vendors, Pin Stripers, hand made trophys. Campers welcome.

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: SMYRNA 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: Smyrna Cars and Coffee.

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 spacesdonations 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 11-12: LOUISVILLE KY: 51ST ANNUAL KYANA SWAP MEET: Hosted by the KYANA Region AACA Club. Swap Meet hours are 8am – 6pm on Saturday and 8am – 4pm on

Sunday. Vendor set up is on Friday March 11th and the public can get in with the purchase of a $10.00 arm band, Set up is from 11am – 6pm. NOTE: Not all vendors may be open during this time. The swap meet is held at the Kentucky Exposition center located of I-65. For more info go to http://www.kyanaregionaaca.org/ index.php/swap-meet MAR 14: 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 10

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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 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! Class trophies: Best, Outstanding Class in over 100 classes of competition. 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. Every entry that participates in the show will win an award. 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: 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

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MAR 2017: 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 or visit:602-843-3545, 480-215-1398, www.NancyPerryProductions.com, www.MotorSportsShowcase.com 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

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MAR 2017: 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, Bicycles, 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/

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.

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MAR 2017: 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

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. Overnight security provided. 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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Story & Photo’s by Jimmy B

One of the coolest parts of the Grand National Roadster show each year in our opinion, next to the AMBR competition, is the Suede & CHROME building.

The whole atmosphere inside the building is nothing but laid back and fun.

When you walk in you are hit with rock-a billy music, that justs gets you in the right mood.

There are no pretenses with these car owners or cars...just real people with real hot rods and customs.

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Vendors, artists and more fill the walls of the building, with the exception of the stage for the bands.

The other thing that’s happens, especially on Saturday, with the Grand Daddy Drive-In taking place, is the area all around the Suede & Chrome building is taken over by hundreds of cool hot rods and customs, that couldn't make it inside the building, due to space limitations. It is a true party atmosphere, a family atmosphere with cookouts taking place, great music playing all over, and just plain gearhead fun going on.

Vintage hot rods and customs, unrestored time capsules, new hot rods and customs and more are here all weekend long.

Take a look at just some of what we saw, here on these few pages and you’ll see why this is one of the busiest areas all weekend at the Grand National Roadster Show.

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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, event T-shirts. Grand Prize Give-a-ways (reg Participants) Must pre-register by March 5. Cash Prizes to pre-registered participants

only. 50/50 drawing. Only one Passenger Handicap scooters will be allowed in show area. No gold 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.

Pre-registration fee $40, 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. 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. 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. CAR SHOW: All makes all models are welcome. 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 2017: MAR 17-19: CLEVELAND OH: SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT SHOW CAR SERIES: 50th Annual I-X Piston Power AutoRama. The Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama Presented by Rad Air Complete Car Care and Tire Centers will be

held March 17-19 at the I-X Center, located near the Cleveland Hopkins Airport.

The Summit Racing Equipment 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! Discount tickets will be available at Summit Racing Equipment in Tallmadge, all Northeast Ohio RAD AIR locations, and Discount Drug Mart. 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 28

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MAR 2017: 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 17-19: MINNEAPOLIS MN: 50th Anniversary World of Wheels: Located in the all new Viking’s US Bank Staduim. 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 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 entries from Nebraska and Iowa: For more info: 402-624-2014 or www.worldofwheels.com 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 30

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MAR 2017: 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. Award Plaques presented to the Top 10 entries from Nebraska and Iowa. Heartland Top 10 Awards. For more info: 402-624-2014 or www.worldofwheels.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 480-255-1666

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. This award honors both the builder and owner for their creativity and building skills. 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: 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 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.

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.

For more info: 323-566-1606

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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 MORNING CRUISE IN’S : Smyrna, TN: Smyrna Cars and Coffee Cruise: Cruise starts March 11th. Cruise runs from: 8 til 11am. Cruise location is at Bennett's Automotive, 204 Commerce Drive.

This event is for car enthusiasts to come hang out, drink coffee, and talk about cars.

All makes and models are welcome. For more info email: marketing@bennettsautomotiveonline.net 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

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.

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.

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