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Win Prizes With the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show Passport Program

By Devlin Smith , December 12, 2011 in Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show

The Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show is proud to announce the return of its Passport Program. Attendees will have the opportunity to win great prizes through the program during the 2012 show, being held March 22–24 at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Early Bird Registration Now Available for Goodguys’ 2012 Events

By Devlin Smith , December 5, 2011 in News & Events

Early bird registration for 2012 Goodguys Custom Rod & Association events is available now to association members, Goodguys has announced. Goodguys members who register for a 2012 event prior to Dec. 31 will receive $15 off the normal at-event registration fee.

Goodguys will be hosting 21 events across the United States next year.

Veterans Day Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

By Devlin Smith , November 8, 2011 in News & Events

Car shows are being held around the country this weekend to mark Veterans Day.

A number of shows are being held across the country that will honor our nation’s veterans, including Goodguys’ 22nd Annual Autumn Get-Together, the 6th Annual Veterans Day Car & Motorcycle Show and the 2nd Annual Surf City USA Beach Cruise. Here’s information on those and seven additional shows that provide you with the opportunity to show off your shop’s best work and meet potential customers. More shows will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration’s Twitter throughout the week.

The 7th Annual Emerald Coast Cruzin runs through Saturday in Panama City Beach, Florida. The five-day event features cruises, car shows, parties, auctions, burnout competitions, a beach parade and live entertainment. Miss Hurst Golden Shifter Linda Vaughn will be on hand signing autographs Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit www.emeraldcoastcruizin.com.

The 24th Annual Fall Carolina Collector Auto Fest takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, North Carolina. Saturday will feature a classic car show open to pre-1973 vehicles with over 60 awards presented. Sunday will feature an open car show with awards presented to classic and late-model vehicles. The indoor show will also feature vendors and concessions. For more information, visit www.carolinacollectorautofest.com.

Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

By Devlin Smith , November 1, 2011 in News & Events

Two all-Corvette events will be held this weekend to honor veterans.

This first weekend in November features car shows honoring veterans and supporting important causes, including Vets ‘n Vettes at The National Corvette Museum and the Texas Firewalkers’ Hotrods & Hogs Custom Car Show. Here’s information on those and eight additional shows that provide you with the opportunity to show off your shop’s best work and meet potential customers. More shows will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration’s Twitter throughout the week.

Vets ‘n Vettes takes place Thursday, Friday and Saturday at The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. An annual tradition in its fourth year, Vets ‘n Vettes event offers a number of new ways to enjoy camaraderie with others who have served, according to organizers. The three-day event will feature special group tours, movie screenings, a poker run, a parade, an auction and a banquet. For more information, visit www.corvettemuseum.com.

Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

By Devlin Smith , October 4, 2011 in News & Events

Enjoy an outdoor car show this fall weekend.

Whether your ideal weekend involves cruising along coastal highways or crunching through streets covered with autumn leaves, the right car show for you is taking place this weekend, such as the 15th Annual Cruisin’ the Coast, which is winding its way along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, or the 8th Annual One Room School Car Show, taking place at an Ohio dairy that’s also hosting haunted wagon rides. Here’s information on those and eight additional shows happening across the country this weekend. More show will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration’s Twitter throughout the week.

The 15th Annual Cruisin’ the Coast continues through Sunday along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The weeklong cruise covers 30 miles with stops in Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, D’Iberville, Gulfport and Ocean Springs. The event will feature cruise-ins, parades, a swap meet, an auto auction, a car corral, a car show, live entertainment, a sock hop, drawings and awards presentation. For more information, visit www.cruisinthecoast.com.

The NSRA hosts the Gold State Street Rod Nationals Plus Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the California Exposition & State Fair in Sacramento, California. For more information, visit www.nsra-usa.com.

Goodguys Announces New Date & Location for East Coast Nationals

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

Next year’s 21st East Coast Nationals will take place Father’s Day weekend, June 15–17, at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts, Goodguys has announced. This will mark the first time Goodguys will hold a national event in the Old Colony State. The event was formerly held in Rhinebeck, New York.

Meguiar’s to Present Car Crazy International Vehicle Showcase at SEMA Show

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

Top show cars from around the world will be on display at the SEMA Show, held Nov. 1–4 in Las Vegas. Out of thousands of car shows attended by Meguiar’s representatives in over 90 countries, the owners of nine of the top show cars in the world accepted the company’s invitation to display their cars at the SEMA Show, which will be brought in from across the globe by Passport Transport.

These cars will be on display, front and center, outside the convention hall beside the SEMA Car Crazy TV Stage. Throughout the four days of the show, the car owners will be a major attraction along with their cars, providing insight into the car hobby in their respective countries.

Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

By Devlin Smith , September 6, 2011 in News & Events

Vintage vehicles such as this 1934 Pierce Arrow will be on display at Concours d'Elegance events being held this weekend in California and Washington.

Performance and style are being celebrated this weekend at a number of car shows, cruises and events throughout the United States and Canada, including the Holley LS Fest and Concours d’Elegance events in California and Washington. Here’s information on those and seven additional shows and events. More will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration’s Twitter throughout the week.

The Holley LS Fest takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The event is targeted at all vehicles powered by LS-based engines and will feature drag racing, autocross, a 0-60-0 speed stop challenge, show-and-shine and cruises. For more information, visit www.holley.com/LSFest.

National Collector Car Appreciation Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

By Devlin Smith , July 6, 2011 in News & Events

Friday marks the second annual celebration of the SEMA-supported National Collector Car Appreciation Day, which was established to celebrate and raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. Events are being held throughout the country where enthusiasts can celebrate their love of cars. Here’s information on 10 such events. Additional car shows and events will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration’s Twitter throughout the week.

Hot San Jose Nights runs through Sunday at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, California. The event features cruises, a poker walk, a ’50s and ’60s themed prom, drive-in screenings of “American Graffiti” and “Grease,” a swap meet, an autorama, a show-and-shine, and a Destruction Derby. For more information, visit www.hotsanjosenights.com.

Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

By Devlin Smith , May 31, 2011 in News & Events

Several vehicle-specific car shows are happening this weekend, including the Corvette Summer Kickoff in Oklahoma.

This weekend, retailers, car clubs and community organizations are among those hosting car shows and events that offer shops the opportunity to show off builds, meet new customers and support great causes. 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 14th Colorado Nationals Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Ranch Events Complex in Loveland, Colorado. The event will feature over 2,000 rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 participating for honors including 2011 Muscle Car of the Year Finalist, 2011 Custom Rod of the Year Finalist, Pinkee’s Builder’s Choice and Gazette Pick. The show will also feature a swap meet, cars-for-sale corral, model and pedal car show, the Goodguys Autocross and live entertainment. For more information, visit www.coloradonats.com.