Gearhead Gazzette Vol. 20 Issue #1 Jan 2-8, 2020

Vol. 20 Issue #1

Jan 2-8, 2020

N ashville Cool Car Fun in Music City Auto Fest 2019

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Vol. 20 Issue 1 Jan 2-8 2020 2020

inside It’s All The Gearhead News You Can Use! The Staff Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Larry Williams – Williams Graphics Butch Pate Michael Corazzelli Craig Wise Web Producer Jack Cobb - tnhost.com Senior Feature Writer Emeritus: Ed Woodard Contributors PC Svc, Craig Augustine, NMRA, HOLLEY, NHRA Publisher / Editor Feature Writers Art Director-Designer Photography

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

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The Fun Starts Here Road Rumblings Southeast USA Shows Midwest USA Shows Western USA Shows West Coast USA Shows East Coast USA Shows Cruise-In’s Across the USA 28th Nashville Auto Fest Upcoming Car Shows BUY-SELL-TRADE-WANTED 0ut The Back Door

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Cover: Curt Curtis’s Corvette at NAF 2019—Jimmy B Contents Page: Great New Art by Craig Augustine 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….”

2020 the Year of MORE Fun! Ready or not...We have arrived in 2020 gearheads..

in a while to a few car folks, has grown into a full blown on-line magazine.

HAPPY NEW YEAR Gearheads!

Here is my wish for each of you to have a healthy, happy and prosperous 2020. Good luck on any New Years Resolutions you made and are trying to keep even at this early stage of the new year...HA!

There were some different formats over the past 19 years, emails, flyers, newsletter and what you have in front of you new...full blown magazine. The format has changed as the technology has changed. We feel its all for the better as we can bring you more content weekly than we did monthly years ago.

I have only 2 New Years Resolutions...that is to have fun all year long. If I can, I hope to have more fun than I did in 2019, and that was a lot of fun for me. #2 is to drive the hot rod more than I did in 2019

We are looking forward to making some changes to make your reading easier, better and more fun. Remember it is all about having fun around here.

If you look at the front cover or contents page of this issue (right to the left of this page) you might notice that we are showing Volume 20 now. That’s right...the 20th year of the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE starts with this issue.

Hang around with us in 2020 gearheads, we will be having fun and you are invited to join in.

Live It Fully Everyday

Jimmy B.

What started out as an email once

“the fun starts here”….

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HOLLEY NAMED OFFICAL SPONSOR FOR 2020 NMRA FORD NATIONAL SERIES 2019 was a massive year for Blue Oval drag racing fans around the world, and much of its success was due in large part to the highly successful National Mustang Racing Association (NMRA) series of events. Last year’s NMRA schedule was jam-packed with a diverse lineup of world-class drag racing, streetcar shootouts, manufacturer’s midways, car shows, and guest appearances for fans of all ages.

In December 2019, the NMRA announced that Holley Performance Products would be the title sponsor for the upcoming 2020 season. The NMRA Ford Nationals is known as the most extensive all-Ford motorsport event series in the world, and this announcement is only the second time in the NMRA’s historic 22 year history that Holley has taken the lead as the series title sponsor.

“The partnership between NMRA and Holley is amazing as we created an incredible synergy between us with the NMRA World Finals + Holley Intergalactic Ford Festival in 2019,” said Steve Wolcott, founder, and president of NMRA. “With Holley coming on as the title sponsor, we can build momentum at each stop on the tour as all roads will lead to Bowling Green for the biggest and craziest Ford event ever created.”

February 27th – March 1st, 2020 26th Annual NMRA Spring Break Shootout Bradenton Motorsports Park (Bradenton, FL) April 2nd – 5th, 2020 12th Annual NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals Atlanta Dragway (Commerce, GA)

May 14th – 16th, 2020 (Thurs-Fri-Sat, 3-Day Event) 2nd Annual NMRA Gateway Rumble World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway (Madison, IL)

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2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series and Reunion Dates Announced NHRA has announced the schedule for the 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, featuring the NHRA Motorsports Museum’s Hot Rod Reunions. The series will feature thrilling racing action, highlighted by the crowd-pleasing, nitro-burning Nostalgia Top Fuel dragsters and Nostalgia Funny Cars.

The 2020 season will begin at the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet, March 58 at Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif. The series will also make stops at Sacramento Raceway, Firebird Raceway, Auto Club Dragway at Auto Club Speedway, Beech Bend Raceway Park and Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park.

The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum presented by Automobile Club of Southern California will produce two Hot Rod Reunions during the season. The National Hot Rod Reunion will be held at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ken. June 18-20, while the California Hot Rod Reunion will close the season at Auto Club Famoso Raceway October 23-25. Nostalgia Top Fuel and Nostalgia Funny Car will compete for points at five events during the season.

The NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series includes two nitro categories, Nostalgia Top Fuel dragster and Nostalgia Funny Car, and two groups of additional classes.

Group 1 includes A/Fuel, Jr. Fuel, and 7.0 Eliminator, while Group 2 includes Nostalgia Eliminator l, Nostalgia Eliminator ll, Nostalgia Eliminator lll, A/Gas, B/Gas, C/Gas, D/ Gas, and Hot Rod Eliminator. Drivers in each class will be able to run a combination of events that will award them points toward their respective championships.

The NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series was developed in 2008 to help preserve NHRA’s rich history and tradition while providing racing opportunities for enthusiasts who enjoy nostalgia drag racing competition.

Head over to the NHRA’s website for full details. http://nhrahotrodheritage.com/

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JAN 2019: JAN 2-4: LEXINGTON KY: Ky Invitational Truck & Tractor Pull: 3day, 4 session Event with over 200 competitors in 13 classes of Trucks and Tractors. Thursday January 2, 7pm. Friday January 3, 7pm. Saturday January 4, 11 am afternoon session & 7pm finals. Event being held at Alltech Arena located at 4089 Iron Works Parkway. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/488568778410886/ JAN 4: COMMERCE GA: NORTHEAST GEORGIA SWAP MEET: Automotive and motorcycle swap meet. Event held at the ATLANTA DRAGWAY located at 500 E. Ridgeway Rd. 250-350 vendors every month. For more info go to www.NEGeorgiaSwapMeet.com or call 706-424-5035

JAN 2019: JAN 5: SPRINGFIELD OH: WALNECK’S MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEETS: Show starts at 8am. Event being held at the Clark County Fairgrounds located at 4401 C Charleston Pike. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/457011671589300/

JAN 2019: JAN 4: DUBUQUE IA: RETRO REWIND 2020: Join us for THE Winter Party! Hot Rods, Vintage Cycles, Kustoms, Vendors, Film Festival, Live Bands, Pin Up Contest, Art Auction, and more at this special Fund Raiser for Helping Hannah's Heart Founda-

tion. Special guest Butch Patrick (Eddie Munster) will introduce a screening of "Munster Go Home." He will also be on hand for autographs and photos. Break up the winter with Retro Rewind Dubuque! Event takes place at the Five Flags Center located at 405 Main St. Event runs from 10am – 7pm.

JAN 2019: Send Us Your Event Listings!

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JAN 2019: JAN 4: HUMMELSTOWN PA: POSIES ROD AND CUSTOMS OPEN HOUSE 2020: We are happy to announce POSIES 2020 Open House starting at 8am and ending at noon.

Coffee will be brewing and the donuts will be fresh! Come out to 219 N. Duke Street and bring your friends while making new ones! Always fun with lots of curb racing and catching up. You can check the latest projects that are taking shape in the shop or swing by the parts department for SuperSlide Springs and Hot Rods Parts. POSIES Staff will be on hand to answer any and all questions! See You There!!! For more info go to http://www.posiesrodsandcustoms.com/ JAN 4-5: HAMPTON ROADS VA: VIRGINIA HOT ROD AND CUSTOM CAR SHOW: One Great Weekend of Custom and Muscle Car Madness. Event being held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Over 100 of the best customs on the East Coast. DJ’s, Motorcycles, Classics, vendor booths and kids games. Open Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am – 5pm. Tickets available at the door: $12 General admission, $10

senior citizens and military, $8 kids 8-12 age, 7 & under Free. For more info go to https://www.vacarshow.com/ or go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/706432993193266/

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EVERY SATURDAY MORNING CRUISIN’: FRANKLIN TN: NASHVILLE CARS & COFFEE CRUISE: Cruise runs from 8-11am. Held at the CARMIKE THOROUGHBRED 20 Theatre Complex located at 633 Frazier Drive.

NCC is a free to attend Shine and Show event. If you are a vendor, car club or if you have any questions, please send us a message. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/nashvillecarsncoffee/

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: Every Monday Night from 5-9 at the Wendy’s on Rt 47. Cruise-In, free small frosty or drink. Dash plaques while they last. Car Cruises, outdoor movies, concerts on the first Monday June –October. We meet all year on every Monday. Call Ken at 815-942-2032, or just show up.

FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S:

CHANDLER AZ: HAPPY HOUR CAR SHOW & LIVE MUSIC: Cruise held every Friday Night. Cruise is held at the Patio at the Forum located at 2301 S Stearman Drive.

Cruise runs from 4-8pm. Free wood fired pizza from 5-6:30apm. Bring your cars or just come and have fun.

PASADENA TX: FREDDYS STEAKBURGERS FRIDAY NIGHT CAR, TRUCK & BIKE MEET: Cruise happens every Friday night from 6-10pm. Takes place at the Freddy's location at 4637East Sam Houston Pkwy. Open to all makes & models. Kid & pet friendly. No burnouts and no revving.

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1st FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: ORO VALLEY AZ: 1st FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE NIGHT: Brought to you by Freddys Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (Northside). Cruise takes place at 11143 N Oracle Rd. Cruise runs from 6-9pm on 1st Friday of the month. Open to cars & bikes from all era’s. All makes and models from car clubs or lone wolf’s. Simple Rules. No burnouts, no loud music, be respectful of others and the property and parking lot must be left clean.

Hosted by the Obsessions Car Club. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/Northsidecruisein/ 1st SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: SAN TAN VALLEY AZ: SATURDAY AFTERNOON CRUISE-IN: Hosted by the Saturday Night Cruisers. Cruise runs from 4pm - ??. Cruise starts Oct. 7th and runs on the 1st Saturday of the month. Being held at Freddy’s Steakburgers at the corner of Hunt Hwy & Gary Rd. Music, raffles, Peoples Choice Award, Steakburgers & frozen custard and lights…we have lights. Win a $25 gift Certificate from Freddy’s every cruise night. For info call 480-204-6201

FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN GARDEN GROVE CA: GARDEN GROVE MAIN ST CAR SHOW: Cruise is held every Friday night from 5-8pm. Enter on north side off Acacia Pkwy. Hot Rods, Muscle cars, trucks, trophies, awards, raffles, music, food and vendors. Bring your friends and family for good times.

LONG BEACH CA: LONG BEACH CRUISE NIGHT: Held every Friday. Meet at Rosie’s at Dog Beach Parking lot. Leave the beach at 8pm. Head to the IN-N-Out in Signal Hill over around 9pm. For more info go to Long Beach 1st SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE-IN’S: MOUNTAIN VIEW CA: CARS AND COFFEE: Hosted by the GOOMBAH’s Car Club benefitting The Family Giving Tree. Cruise is held on the 1st Saturday morning of each month. Cruise runs from 7-9am. Cruise is held at the KRISPY KREME & COSTCO located at 2146 Leghorn St (Rendstorff & 101). Everyone is welcome. For more info go to www.goombahcarclub.com or INSTAGRAM @goombahs_cc

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1st SATURDAY AFTERNOON CRUISE-IN’S: PALM SPRING CA: PSCA CRUISE-IN 2019-2020: Cruise is held on the 1st Saturday Afternoon of the month thru April. Cruise runs from 1-4:30pm. Cruise is held at the Westfield Palm Dessert Mall located at Monterey and Hwy 111 on the north side of the mall behind Macys. Cruise takes place rain or shine. Custom, Rods, Classics, Muscle Cars, Trucks Motorcycles, Special Interest & Vintage Vehicles of all kinds.

Spectators Free. Non Members $10.00 per entry. For more info go to https:// palmspringscruisinassociation.com/ SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN LOS GATOS CA: CLASSIC CRUISING: Cruising every Saturday Night starting at 7pm.

Cruise is on unless it rains. Cruise is held at Classic Burgers of Los Gatos at 15737 Los Gatos 1st SUNDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : NOVATO CA: MARIN COUNTY CARS AND COFFEE: Cruise takes place on the 1st Sunday of each month. Cruise is held in the Starbucks Parking lot located at 132 Vintage way. Cruise runs from 7:30-10am.

ANTIOCH CA: COFFEE n CLUTCHES: Held on the 1st Sunday morning of each month.

Cruise runs from 8-10am. Cruise is held in the Starbucks parking lot at 5779 Lone Tree Way. For more info go to Coffee N Clutches on FACEBOOK or email to coffeenclutches@gmail.com SACRAMENTO CA: NATOMAS CARS & COFFEE: Cruise takes place on the 1st Sunday of each month. Cruise runs from 8-11am. Open to all makes and models. FREE coffee & donuts. Held at 4700 Natomas Blvd. Like and follow us on FB @ NatomasCarsandCoffee SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA: CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Cruise held on the 1st Sunday of each month. 949-485-9743Event being held at Marbella Plaza located at 31115 Rancho Viejo Rd Cruise starts at 9am. No registration fee. Food, crafts, coffee, sweets, beer, wine garden, tacos and margaritas.

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Cool Car Fun in Music City Article & Photography by Jimmy B

Nashville, aka Music City USA, being located in the Mid-South / Southeast region of the country, doesn't experience what some of you would call, cold & heavy snowfall winters. Yes it does get very cool and sometimes downright cold too in Nashville. Snow even pops into the forecast once in awhile, but generally, January is not a terrible time of year all thing considered..

Still it is winter, and gearheads have their cool rides tucked away for a little while. Projects are going together in garages and shops across the region during this “car downtime”.

Sometimes though, the winter blah’s do set in after the holidays, and sometimes 18

you just have to take a break from the project work and go have some gearhead fun. For 28 years, the Nashville Auto Fest has provided that much needed relief from “cabin/garage fever” and project “overload”.

The 28th Annual Nashville Auto Fest was part car show, part swap meet, partcar corral and lots of vendors all under the roof of the Tennessee State Fairgrounds buildings.

Even though it was chilly out in the parking lot, once you got inside the buildings, it was nice and warm, especially so with all those cool cars and trucks on display.

Check out some of the cool cars and trucks we captured at the 28th “Fest” and you will see why it’s a favorite of so many gearheads in the region.

Make your plans now to be part of or go check out the 29th annual show in January 2020...it will help you cure that cabin/ garage fever you will be having about that time!

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JAN 2020 JAN 10-12: CHATTANOOGA TN: O'Reilly World of Wheels – Chattanooga: The Super Bowl of Car Shows. Event being held at the Chattanooga Convention Center located at 1 Carter Place. Featuring a wide variety of custom cars, custom trucks and custom motorcycles as well as restored and antique vehicles, our exhibitors, our vendors and tens of thousands of spectators make these annual shows informative, exciting, and fun! Over 30 different Cash Awards to be given away at each show! Visit our website and click the “Awards” link for a full listing or Prize Money. For more info go to http://worldofwheels.net/ JAN 11: LEBANON TN: 9th Annual Tennessee Motorama: Event being held at the Wilson County Fairgroundslocated at 945 E. Baddour Pkwy. Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm.

ALL INDOOR SHOW, Rain or Shine. Open to all years and models. Best of Show wins $500. SWAP Meet & New Parts Vendors. Custom Bicycle Show. Admission $10.00 for Spectators / $25.00 Entry Fee for Show Vehicles. For more info, contact 615-

364-1828 to enter or for vendor space.

JAN 11-12: KNOXVILLE TN: PRE-2000 CARS ONLY! 36TH ANNUAL CABIN FEVER CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW: Located at the Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Hwy. Set up: Friday Jan 10 8am-4pm. Tickets go on sale Friday at 5pm with doors opening to public from 5-10pm. Car & Motorcycle show continues on: Saturday, Jan 11 8am-8pm and Sunday Jan 12 8am-4pm. Cash drawing. Swap meet & Vendors & Trophies. Admission $10, Children under 12 free. Pre register, cash drawing, first 200 Receive Dash Plaques and T-shirts. Entry fee $35 by Jan 1 after Jan 1st, $45.

Vendor space 15’x10 $140 by Jan 1 after Jan 1 $160. Swap meet spae 10’x10’ $50

by Jan 1 after Jan 1 $60, Car Corral $50 by Jan 1st after Jan 1st $60. Pre-registerd cars and motorcycles must be in by $pm Friday, Jan 10. For more info 865-3822614 or 865-922-2171. Karaoke Contest Cash prize $250

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JAN 2020 JAN 10-12: CINCINNATI OH: 60TH ANNIVERSERY CAVALCADE OF CUSTOMS: Customs, Hot Rods, Trucks, Motorcycles and more fill the Duke Energy Center for a weekend of automotive fun! Two levels of great custom cars, vendors and live customizing demonstrations in Summit Racing Equipment's Chop Shop. Make time to visit the Smokey & The Bandit Road Show featuring memorabilia, cars and impersonators! Autograph sessions include (more tba): NASCAR's Kyle Busch on Saturday 12-2. See www.worldofwheels.com for a full schedule of activities. Discount tickets are available at participating KOI Auto Parts locations approximately 30 days prior to opening day. For more info: www.autorama.com JAN 2020 JAN 12: LONG BEACH CA: LONG BEACH HI-PERFORMANCE 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 Roding 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 JAN 2020 JAN 11-12: LEBANON PA: DRAGFEST INDOOR DRAG RACING SHOWCASE: Show within a show with the YORK US 30 Heritage days Featuring Darwin Dolls 19 th Annual Reunion. Located at the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center and Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Rd. Adult Pass 16 and up $15. Children 11-15 $10 children 10 and under are free. Nostalgia and current drag racing vehicle exhibition. Enjoy an exhibition filled with race cars, and shop for drag racing related toys and models-memorabilia, magazines, apparel, vintage photos, books, posters, race car art and more. For vehicle exhibitor questions call 717-269-2625 or vendor questions call 717-3075466. Visit www.Padragfest.com to register your drag car, reserve a vendor spot or for advanced admission tickets.

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FOR SALE: 1979 Ford F-800 FIRE TRUCK Tanker / Pumper. 429 Engine. Less than 7000 miles !!! No dents, no rust !!! Volunteer Fire Dept located in Middle Tennessee Region needs to sell. For more info call Jeff at 931-510-2900 (12/19/19)

FOR SALE: 1932 Ford Chassis with New Rebuilt 53 Ford Flathead. New Rebuilt C4 Trans and Ford-O-matric. It comes just like you see it and I have a 4 piece hood that comes with it. I will separate if you want . I had a 32 5 Window on it, but it will take any 32 body or I can get you one. If you are interested call me for more details. Please don't call me if it is available unless your serious Thank You. $21.000.00. 888-680-1932 (12/19/19)

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Out The Back Door The Back Page is about cool cars, hot rods, race cars or??

We’re going to share a cool shot right here each issue.

Got one you think should be here...send it to us at gearheadgazzette@gmail.com.

We’ll pick the best for the week and use it right here.

Mark Rikal sent this cool shot to us for OUT THE BACK DOOR with this info on the pic: “Life long friend from PA, Tom, his wife Sharon (both gone) and my wife Bev. The white car was an all original ‘69 Plymouth GTX hemi car, the green car is a ‘69 1/2 Roadrunner 6 pack car.”

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