Posts Tagged ‘ Car Shows ’

Editor’s Corner: Maloof Racing Engines’ Car Show Supports a Good Cause

By Devlin Smith , August 30, 2011 in Editor's Corner, Rod Shops

By Devlin Smith

Maloof Racing Engines in San Gabriel, California, played host to Autobooks-Aerobooks Car Night last Thursday night. The event provided the shop the opportunity to not only show off its customers’ rides, but also promote its Winning at the Race of Life charity event that will be held on Nov. 12. At the upcoming event, which will raise money to feed the poor and homeless, as well as provide counseling programs for young adults in need, Maloof Racing Engines will raffle off a 1969 Chevelle featuring a 383-c.i. stroker delivering 540 horsepower and 565 lbs./ft. of torque that was built at the shop and displayed during Thursday’s show.

The shop and the charity are both operated by Sammy Maloof, a Hollywood stunt driver whose credits include “Gone in 60 Seconds” and “Transporter 2,” and an engine builder with more than 30 years’ experience. Maloof started the charity Winning at the Race of Life 11 years ago and hosts events throughout Los Angeles providing outreach services and doing stunt driving demonstrations.

Labor Day Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

By Devlin Smith , August 30, 2011 in News & Events

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. Enjoy the last few days of this carefree season at a car show or cruise, such as Goodguys 10^thMid-Western Nationals or the Falmouth-Cape Cod Dream Cruise by the Sea, both happening this weekend. Additional shows and events will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration‘s Twitter throughout the week.

Historic Festival 29 takes place Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at Lime Rock in Lakeville, Colorado. The event will feature a special display of vintage vehicles on loan from the Simeone Foundation Museum in Philadelphia that will include a 1959 Aston Martin DBR1, a 1954 Jaguar D Type, an Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Spyder and a 1934 MG K3. The festival will feature races, a car show, concours, vendors’ midway and expo and a swap meet. For more information, visit www.limerock.com.

Goodguys presents the 10^th Mid-Western Nationals Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. The event will welcome over 2,000 rods, customs, classic, street machines, muscle cars and trucks through 1972 competing for awards including 2011 Muscle Car of the Year Finalist and 2011 Custom Rod of the Year Finalist. The show will also feature vendor and manufacturer exhibits, a swap meet, a cars-for-sale corral, a model and pedal car show, a special track cruise and Richard Petty ride alongs. All years of American-made or powered cars and trucks are welcomed to the Super Sunday Get-Together for a track cruise, autocross and to compete for special awards. For more information, visit www.midwesternnats.com.

New Car Show & Parade to Take Place After the SEMA Show

By Ashley Smissen , August 29, 2011 in News & Events

A 1934 Ford Roadster is shown leaving the 2010 SEMA Show.

SEMA announced that a car show and parade have been added to the events lineup for the 2011 SEMA Show.

“When the Show ends at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, magic happens as the display vehicles are driven out of the Las Vegas Convention Center,” show organizers said in a statement. “Over the years, this exodus has become an unofficial parade—an extension of the Show that hundreds of industry professionals and the people of Las Vegas line the streets to witness.”

Now an official event, the parade will also include awards, giveaways, entertainment and enhanced seating for those who want to view the exit of the vehicles.

After the parade, a car show will be held in the Gold Lot across from the Convention Center. Highlights of this show will include VIP interviews, special sponsor awards, showstoppers and commentary from host Joe Sebergandio.

Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

By Devlin Smith , August 23, 2011 in News & Events

The Food Lion AutoFair in North Carolina and Goodguys’ 25^th West Coast Nationals in California have enthusiasts on the coasts covered this weekend, but there are plenty of car shows, cruises and other events for everyone in between, including those detailed below. Additional shows and events will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration‘s Twitter throughout the week.

The Food Lion AutoFair takes place Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. The four-day event is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors and will feature a car show, vendors, a car corral and a collector car auction. Featured vehicle exhibits at the show include a 100^th anniversary of Chevrolet display, movie and television vehicles, and the world’s lowest street-legal vehicle. For more information, visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.

Autobooks-Aerobooks Car Night takes place Thursday at Maloof Racing Engines in San Gabriel, California. Car show attendees can get tech advice from the engine shop’s build team during the event, which will also feature music and food. Owner Sammy Maloof is also a stuntman who’s worked on films including “Mission Impossible 4″ and he will be giving attendees rides in one of his stunt cars. For more information, visit www.winningevent.com.

Goodguys presents the 25^th West Coast Nationals Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California. The event will welcome over 3,500 rods, customs and classics through 1972 competing for awards including America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod, PPG Dream Car and Moals Builders Choice Awards. The event will feature vendor and manufacturer exhibits, a swap meet, a Cars 4 Sale Corral, seminars, special displays, a Pinstripers Brush Bash & Auction, live music and a fireworks display. For more information, visit www.ggwestcoastnats.com.

Rare Custom Muscle Cars to Be Displayed at Playboy Mansion Event

By Ashley Smissen , August 23, 2011 in News & Events, Rod Shops

Muscle cars will once again grace the lawn of the Playboy Mansion in October.

A list of the vehicles that will be on display at the annual Muscle Cars at the Mansion, which takes place Oct. 15 at the Playboy Mansion, has been released by event organizers. This year’s event will feature 28 unique custom cars and 15 customized motorcycles.

A sleek, two-seat 1959 Imperial Speedster concept car built by Pfaff Designs will be one of the cars on display on the mansion’s lawn. The speedster features a custom tube-built chassis by Schwartz Performancewith a 6.1 Hemi motor and Dodge Viper independent rear suspension, and took over 10,000 hours to build.

Murray Pfaff's 1959 "Imperial Speedster" is one of 28 vehicles set to be on display at the event.

Also scheduled to be displayed are a Playboy-pink 1967 Ford Mustang signed by the 1967 Playmate of the Year, a fully restored 1970 Boss 302, a 1965 Shelby Cobra once driven by Carroll Shelby, a rare automatic 1969 Pontiac Trans Am convertible (one of eight ever produced), the 1970 Olds Official Indy Pace Car and many more.

“This event will deliver a ‘Bucket List’ experience for the automotive community,” Lisa Leathery, event manager, said. “Great examples of American automotive muscle and custom bikes will be displayed on the lawn of Hugh Hefner.”

Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

By Devlin Smith , August 17, 2011 in News & Events

The annual Woodies at the Beach event takes place this Saturday at Santa Barbara City College.

As thousands gather in Michigan to celebrate the best of the Big Three at the legendary Woodward Dream Cruise, Goodguys hosts the 10^th Great Northwest Nationals in Washington. Don’t have the gas money to make either? No need to fret, there are plenty of other car shows, cruises and events being held across the United States and Canada, including those detailed below, where you can show off your projects, network with other builders and meet new clients. Additional shows and events will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration‘s Twitter throughout the week.

The Woodward Dream Cruise takes place this weekend in the Michigan communities of Berkley, Bloomfield Township, Ferndale, Pontiac and Royal Oak. Beginning Thursday, the communities will be hosting car shows, car parades, live entertainment, DJs, family activities, vendors and concessions. For more information, visit www.woodwarddreamcruise.com.

Goodguys hosts the 10^th Great Northwest Nationals Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Spokane Fair & Expo Center in Spokane, Washington. The event will welcome 1,500 rods, customs, muscle cars and street machines through 1972 competing for awards including 2011 Muscle Car of the Year Finalist. The show will feature vendor and manufacturer exhibits, a swap meet, a Cars 4 Sale Corral, a model and pedal car show and live entertainment. A hot rod cruise and kick-off party will be held Thursday, and a TGIF party will be held Friday. For more information, visit www.greatnorthwestnats.com.

Weekend Car Shows & Events

By Ashley Smissen , August 9, 2011 in News & Events

Goodguys is invading the Land of Lincoln this week, presenting the Peak Chicagoland Nationals Friday through Sunday in Joliet, Illinois. Can’t make it to this fifth annual car show and enthusiast gathering? There are plenty of other car shows, cruises and events where you can show off your projects, network with other builders and meet new clients, including those detailed below. Additional shows and events will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration‘s Twitter throughout the week.

The Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruize-In takes place Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Hawassee, Georgia. The event will welcome hundreds of hot rods, and will feature a parade, car corral, swap meet, vendor midway, live music, giveaways and an appearance by Linda Vaughn. For more information, visit www.gammoonshinecruizin.com.

Goodguys is hosting the 5^th Peak Chicagoland Nationals at the Chicagoland Speedway Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Joliet, Illinois. The event will welcome over 1,500 hot rods, customs, street machines, muscle cars and classic trucks through 1972 competing for awards including Ford in a Ford, Speedway Motors’ Homebuilt Pick, Meguiar’s Magnificent Masterpiece Award, Flowmaster’s American Thunder Award and Young Guys Pick. The Chicagoland Nationals will also feature the Goodguys Autocross, a swap meet, a cars-for-sale corral, a model and pedal car show and special track cruises. The festivities kick off on Thursday with a poker run and party. All years of American-made or powered cars and trucks are welcome on Sunday. For more information, visit www.chicagolandnats.com.

Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

By Devlin Smith , August 3, 2011 in News & Events

This weekend, rodders from around the country will descend on Louisville, Kentucky, for the 42^nd Annual Street Rod Nationals Plus. If you can’t make it to the Bluegrass State this weekend, there are still plenty of other car shows, cruises and events taking place that will allow you to show off your projects, network with other builders and meet new clients, including those detailed below. Additional shows and events will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration‘s Twitter throughout the week.

The 42^nd Annual Street Rod Nationals Plus runs Thursday through Sunday at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Produced by the National Street Rod Association, the event will attract more than 11,000 vintage autos from across the country, including pre-1949 street rods and classics from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. The show will also feature a Builder’s Showcase, seminars, vendors, concessions and live entertainment. For more information, visit www.nsra-usa.com.

The 2011 GM Powertrain St. Catharines Open House and Car Show takes place Friday in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. The event includes a plant tour and show-and-shine. Last year, over 500 GM-powered vehicles registered to compete for trophies at the show, which also features vendors, promotions and barbecue. Proceeds from the rain-or-shine event will benefit the Tender Wishes Organization. For more information, visit www.gmpowertrain.ca.

Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

By Devlin Smith , July 27, 2011 in News & Events

Rare and exotic classic cars will be on display at the 2011 Concours d'Elegance of America, which takes place this weekend in Plymouth, Michigan.

A variety of car shows, cruises and other car events are taking place throughout the United States and Canada this weekend. Here’s information on nine such events, including the Concours d’Elegance of America, The Detroit Tigers Classic Car Show and the 10^th Annual Kars Under the K Show & Shine. More car shows and events will be listed on Hotrod & Restoration’s Twitter account throughout the week.

The 2011 Concours d’Elegance of America takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at The Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth, Michigan. A track event will take place at Michigan International Speedway, followed by a motoring tour, a VIP tour of The Henry Ford Museum, and a reception and auction preview on Friday. Saturday features the American Speed open house, Hagerty car valuation seminar, a design seminar, a mini VIP tour of Ilmor Engineering, the RM Vintage Motor Car Auction and nighttime gala. The concours takes place Sunday and will feature a variety of classic, pre-war, post-war, muscle, sports and drag racing vehicles from the United States and Europe. For more information, visit www.concoursusa.org.

Autos of the World takes place Saturday and Sunday at Goddard State Park in Warwick, Rhode Island. The event features four car shows that will run simultaneously—The American Truck Show, The Classic Chrysler Car Show, Forever Ford and The Great GM Car Show. All four shows will be judged using a 400-point semi-national judging style and will have their own awards show. The event kicks off with a beach party cruise Friday night. For more information, visit www.autosoftheworld.us.

Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

By Devlin Smith , July 18, 2011 in News & Events

Ohio Technical College will present its latest airbrushing seminar, "The Weekend of Skullduggery," at its Cleveland campus this weekend.

You and your team dedicate thousands of hours to the creation of an eye-catching build. Where are you going to show it off? This weekend offers shops across the country a variety of opportunities to display their best projects, meet with new customers and support local organizations at car shows, cruises, poker runs and other events. Here’s information on nine such events. Additional car shows and events will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration‘s Twitter throughout the week.

Goodguys presents the 24^th Pacific Northwest Nationals Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Puyallup Fair & Events Center in Puyallup, Washington. The event will feature over 2,500 rods, customs and classics through 1972 competing for awards including the PPG Dream Car and the Morrison’s Builder’s Choice Awards. The event will also feature vendor and manufacturer exhibits, drag racing, the Pinstripers Brush Bash, a swap meet, cars-for-sale corral, nostalgia entertainment and nightly parties. For more information, visit www.pacificnorthwestnats.com.

The Azko Nobel, Wanda Blue Suede Cruise takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The event is expected to draw over 2,000 pre-1972 hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars, trick trucks and motorcycles, according to organizers. The event will feature quarter-mile fun runs, vendors, exhibitors, a swap meet, an Atomic Age Bazaar with a display of items from the 1950s, live entertainment and fireworks. For more information, visit www.summitmotorsportspark.com.

Ohio Technical College presents the latest in its series of airbrushing seminars