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Deadline Approaching to Book Your Hotel Room for the 2012 HRR Trade Show

By Ashley Smissen , January 4, 2012 in Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show

The deadline to reserve your hotel room for the 2012 Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show at a discounted rate is quickly approaching. Several hotels that are close to the Lucas Oil Stadium will offer lower rates to show attendees until Feb. 22.

The hotels that are offering discounted rates are the Staybridge Suites, Omni Hotels Severin, Canterbury Hotel, Crowne Plaza and Homewood Suites. To see a map of the hotels in proximity to the Lucas Oil Stadium, click here.

Registration for 2012 HRR Trade Show Is Now Open!

By Ashley Smissen , November 22, 2011 in Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, News & Events

Avoid the line- register now!

The 14th Annual Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show is exactly two months away! Registration for the show, which will be held March 22–24, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, is officially open. Head over to the show website to register online, or find out how to register via phone, fax or by mail.

It’s especially important to register early this year. All attendees who register before Feb. 22 will receive their free trade show pass in the mail. After Feb. 22, admission to the HRR Trade Show will be $10, with these registrants picking up their passes onsite.

The HRR Trade Show is the only business-to-business trade show for the hot rod, street rod, muscle car and classic truck industries. Thursday, March 22, is the Education & Training Day, presented by HRIA, followed by two days on the trade show floor.

To register, or to find out more about the 2012 Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, click here or call (800) 576-8788.

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Get the Latest Information on the 2012 Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show!

By Ashley Smissen , November 7, 2011 in Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, News & Events

The 2012 Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show is only a few months away! Our 14th annual show will be held March 22–24, 2012, in an exciting new location—the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The stadium is home to the Indianapolis Colts and will be the location of Super Bowl XLVI, being held a month before our show.

The official website for the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show has been updated and now includes the 2012 show schedule, information about events and parties, and an updated exhibitor list.

The HRR Trade Show site also has information about the Grand Opening Breakfast, which will feature the presentation of the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award to Ed Iskenderian, founder of Isky Racing Cams.

A complete list of the HRIA Education Day seminars and information on ARMO’s Saturday business seminars can also be found on the HRR Trade Show site.

Michael Tarquinio’s 1932 Ford Roadster Named Goodguys’ 2011 Hot Rod of the Year

By Ashley Smissen , September 20, 2011 in News & Events

Michael Tarquinio stands with his Zephyr-inspired 1932 Ford roadster.

The low-slung 1932 Ford roadster owned by Michael Tarquinio of Pittsburgh was named the 2011 Gearstar Hot Rod of the Year at Goodguys’ 1^st WIX Filters Speedway Nationals, held last weekend in Indianapolis. In its first year, the event attracted over 2,500 rods and customs, according to Goodguys.

The roadster, named “Second Wind,” was first built in the 1970s but sat dormant for nearly 40 years before being discovered in a Pennsylvania barn. The car, which features many Zephyr touches, was built by Tarquinio and his friends at G.I.S. Automotive . It made its debut in January.

The roadster’s body is painted in PPG’s “Washington Blue” and sits on a pair of So-Cal Speed Shop rails. Under the hood sits a polished 1957 Oldsmobile J2 engine with a Stromberg six-pack and rare aluminum heads. Other features include a Tremec five-speed transmission, polished banjo-style rear end from Winters and one-off artillery-style wheels by Wheel Smith that feature hubcaps and trim rings from a 1940 Zephyr.

Weekend Car Shows & Events

By Devlin Smith , September 13, 2011 in News & Events

Stock car racing legend Richard Petty will make an exclusive appearance at Goodguys' Speedway Nationals this Saturday.

The best American-made classics, hot rods, muscle cars and more will be given the star treatment at a variety of car shows and cruises being held this weekend across the United States and Canada, including Mid America Motorworks’ Corvette Funfest and Goodguys’ 1^st Wix Filters Speedway Nationals. Here’s information on those and eight additional shows and events. More will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration’s Twitter throughout the week.

Mid America Motorworks hosts the 18^th Annual Corvette Funfest Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Effingham, Illinois. The red, white and blue-themed event will feature a fun run road tour, a Corvette parade, special vehicle displays, seminars, celebrity appearances, contests, vehicle judging, a pinewood derby, a 5K walk/run and live music. For more information, visit http://corvettefunfest.com.

The 22^nd Annual Route 66 Rendezvous takes place Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in San Bernardino, California. The event, which covers 35 blocks of downtown San Bernardino, will feature a show-and-shine, vehicle displays, a poker run, a vehicle parade, awards presentations, live music, autograph sessions and contests. For more information, visit www.route-66.org.

Goodguys presents the 1^st Wix Filters Speedway Nationals Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. The event will welcome over 3,500 rods, customs and classics through 1972 competing for awards including 2011 Hot Rod of the Year and PPG Dream Car. The show will also feature an autograph session with Richard Petty, a swap meet, a cars for sale corral, a poker run, an Indy 500 track cruise, a model and pedal car show, the Goodguys Autocross, commercial exhibits, and nightly parties. For more information, visit www.speedwaynats.com.

Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

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

The 1971 Foyt Coyote, an original Indianapolis 500 racecar, is just one of the 2,000 vehicles that will be auctioned off at the Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction this weekend.

Retailers, suppliers, community organizations and schools are hosting car shows and events this weekend that offer shops the opportunity to show off builds, meet new customers, support great causes and learn new skills. Here’s information on 10 such events. Additional car shows and events will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration’s Twitter throughout the week.

Goodguys presents the 6^thBridgestone Nashville Nationalsat the LP Field of Tennessee Titan Stadium Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The event will feature over 1,500 rods, customs, street machines, muscle cars and trucks through 1972 competing for a number of awards, including the 2011 Custom Rod of the Year Finalist, 2011 Truck of the Year Early Finalist, 2011 Muscle Car of the Year Finalist and 2011 Muscle Machine of the Year Finalist. The show will also include the Goodguys AutoCross, vendors, a swap meet and a cars-for-sale corral. The festivities kick off Thursday with a poker run and party. Parking lot parties will also be held Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit www.nashvillenats.com.

Ohio Technical College offers the latest in its series of weekend airbrushing seminars Saturday and Sunday in Cleveland. The Weekend of Pinstriping session runs Saturday from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Tuition for the two-day event is $295. Included in the tuition are swag, three assorted striping brushes, six one-shot striping enamels and metal panels. For more information, visit www.ohiotechnicalcollege.com.

Editor’s Corner: Improving Industry Knowledge At the 2011 HRR Trade Show

By Travis Weeks , March 30, 2011 in Editor's Corner, Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show

By Travis Weeks

Learn, network, buy and discover—that sums up this year’s Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, held March 17–19 in Indianapolis. If you weren’t there, you certainly missed out.

The day before the show began, ARMO held its annual long-range planning meeting at the Indiana Convention Center. ARMO members attend this meeting to discuss restoration industry topics and challenges. The members (all industry folks) brainstormed ideas and put together a plan that addresses those challenges. All of ARMO’s activities for the next year are focused on executing that plan. If you’re a member of ARMO, or any other SEMA council, and you haven’t attended one of these meetings, I certainly recommend you do so. It’s a great feeling knowing that you’re helping to make positive changes to the industry.

Slideshow: 50 Photos From the 2011 HRR Trade Show

By Ashley Smissen , March 29, 2011 in Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, Photo Galleries

The 2011 Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show offered attendees and exhibitors the chance to talk face-to-face with each other, check out the industry’s latest products and have a good time at networking events.

Here are a few photos from our 13th annual show. You can view more photos from the show on the Hotrod & Restoration Facebook page. To see more photos of all of our display vehicles, click here.

1939 Ford Crown Standard Awarded ‘People’s Choice’ Award at HRR Trade Show

By Ashley Smissen , March 22, 2011 in Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, News & Events

Micky Helfin of Benton, Kentucky, took home the “People’s Choice Award” at the 2011 Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show for his 1939 Ford Crown Standard. The car was chosen online by enthusiasts at www.suedeandchrome.com.

Helfin’s 1939 Ford was one of 13 in the running for the award, which was created to recognize a builder from the Indianapolis area. The car joined over 40 other pristine hot rods, customs, classic trucks and muscle cars on display on the HRR Trade Show floor.

2011 Indy Travel & Entertainment Guide

By Ashley Smissen , March 14, 2011 in Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, News & Events

Indianapolis offers renowned restaurants, exciting nightlife and a rich automotive history, making it the perfect spot to host the 2011 Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show. This guide is designed to help you get to Indy and then figure out what you want to do once you’re here. For additional information on Downtown Indianapolis, click here.

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