GEARHEAD GAZZETTE APRIL / MAY 2011 ISSUE by Jimmy B

It’s All the Gearhead News you can use

APRIL / MAY 2011 Vol. 11 - Issue 4/5 Price: Still Free

inside this month: Rolling Bones Open House Jimmy’s Garage…”it’s a driver” 2011 Racing Schedules DETROIT AUTORAMA The Gypsy Rose Latest Shows, Cruise’s & Events Haulin’ SS ROAD RUMBLINGS GARAGE SCENE And Much More…:

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Gearhead Gazzette April / May 2011

“It’s all the Gearhead News you can use"

APRIL / MAY 2011

in this issue…

•The Fun Starts Here

• Show Info at a Glance

• Road Rumblings

•Detroit Autorama Coverage 10 •Cruise Nite Fun

• Garage & Shop Scene

• “It’s A Driver “

•Car Shows & Events

•For Sale or Swap

•CAR CLUBS

•Surf the Net

•Shops & Service’s

• Indian Motorcycle’s

•FINISH LINE

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Cover Photo by Jimmy B / Contents Page photo from Lone Star Round Up / Contents Page Artwork By Larry Williams of Williams Graphic’s Gearhead Gazzette April / May 2011

“ Ya Gotta know where to Go….The FUN Starts Here….”

Why don’t you drive your hot rod every day? When you ask this question, you get many different answers depending on who you are talking to and what kind of ―hot rod‖ they own. Hot Rod for the purpose of this article, means one of your prized possessions…hot rod, muscle car, trick truck, original or restored to original vehicle. You know…the one you love almost as much ( in some cases more than) your spouse, significant other or kids. I can hear a lot of you already….‖ I drive my car Jimmy!! What are you talking about?‖ Now I am going to tick some of you off…bad. I can see some hate mail coming my way already. Let it fly. Do you really drive it? I am not talking about driving it from your house to the closest cruise nite on Friday or Saturday nite. I am not talking about driving it from your house to the closest show on Saturday or Sunday. I am not talking about taking it out of the garage and running it around the block once or twice to show off for your “come sliding in neighbors. I am talking about getting in your ride and taking it to work Monday thru Friday. I am talking about taking it down to the local food store to run an errand. Drive it to the kids soccer practice. Take the darn thing out and drive it and have some fun. That’s why you built it or bought it…right? You don’t own a museum do you? That’s about the only good reason not to drive your ride. ―If I drive it, it will get rock chips in my paint!!‖ I will take issue with that excuse. 90% of the folks I know who have hot rods, take care of their ―family cars‖ almost as well as ―the toy‖ If you look at the family car, most don’t have rock chips in them. Why, because we are careful drivers and take pride in whatever we are driving looks good. Why would it be any different with our hot rods? It wouldn’t. Check out my late model Chevy truck. No rock chips. Unless you work in a gravel pit, you are not driving down gravel roads with your cars. Even if you ran into a bad patch of road, you’re going to slow down anyway so as not to throw rocks. I have personally judged cars in shows and I DO NOT deduct points or knock the car down because it might have a little chip in the paint. I look at that chip as a badge of honor. It says the car gets driven!!!

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―But gas is expensive!!‖ Yes it is. 92 octane cost more than the lesser grades of fuel. All the more reason to have fun with your hard earned $$$. Driving shouldn’t be dull, it should be invigorating. You bust your ass each day at work. Why not reward yourself on the way home with a ride in a cool car….YOURS!!! How many times have you been driving the family cruiser and seen a hot rod out on the road mid-week and thought ―that guy is having fun. I should take my ride out too‖ Come on….fess up you have done that. We all have. ―Something might break on it‖. Yes it might. Odds are nothing will. If it breaks you fix it. Who knows your ride better than you…NO ONE. Did you put cheap parts into the build? NO. Most of us use high quality parts that are available today. The parts are reliable. Hell…your family cruiser breaks down from time to time. Stuff happens. Get over it and fix it. Then go back out and drive it again. A couple of issue’s ago, a ran in the GAZZETTE with 2 wheels up” notice about a driving event that was being planned for the Spring time. I asked for comments and feedback about your interest in doing something like that. To those few of you who responded, thank you and I know you are ready to hit the road. The lack of responses is one reason that fuel my feelings and beliefs that a lot of you don’t really drive your hot rod. You take it out once in a while, but you don’t DRIVE IT. You get my point by now. Drive your hot rod. It really is that simple….and fun. Life is too short to not do the things that make you smile. I recently saw a notice posted on a bulletin board in a machine shop that said: I don’t want to just lay down and die, I want to come sliding in with 2 wheels up on one side, gripping the wheel with a body that’s beaten up and broken and say ― what a ride!!!‖ That’s what I am talking about. Have fun everyday with your hot rod. Being fair about this, I will point the finger at myself. I haven't been driving the ol’ 57 as much as I would like to. I have just been jumping in the late model. That’s gonna change. I am going to have some fun and enjoy the 57 even more. See you in your hot rod on the blacktop….

Jimmy B

“the fun starts here”….

PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN INSIDE LOOK AT ONE OF GM’s MANUFACTURING PLANTS GM INVITES YOU TO COME LEARN ABOUT OUR PEOPLE, PRODUCTS AND PLANTS AT OUR

EXCLUSIVE OPEN HOUSE. Where: GENERAL MOTORS SPRING HILL MANUFACTURING 100 SATURN PARKWAY, SPRING HILL, TN 37174 When: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 NOON-7PM Experience exclusive tours of our Powertrain, Stamping and Components facilities. (Must be 10 years or older to tour. Must wear closed-toe shoes. Handicap-accessible tours available.)

Join us for fun games and FREE FOOD! (While supplies last.)

Check out our vehicle displays and exhibits—including our GM-UAW Buy American Display. Test drive some of GM’s newest and most advanced products, including the Brand New Chevy Volt! Event is family-friendly. Large groups are welcome. COME SEE THE MILITARY TRIBUTE CAMARO And help us reach our goal of raising $1 million to support Cell Phones for Soldiers. Donate your unwanted, gently used cell phones to the cause. Cell Phones for Soldiers will recycle the cell phones and use the proceeds to provide pre-paid calling cards and cell phones to troops serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

DIRECTIONS: Enter Spring Hill Manufacturing via the South Employee Entrance, Hwy 31 REGISTRATION: Day of the Event at Powertrain Parking Lot TEST DRIVE GM’s NEWEST PRODUCTS! / TEST DRIVE THE NEW CHEVY VOLT!

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•APRIL 23: LEXINGTON KY: 2ND ANNUAL BLUEGRASS CLASSIC VINTAGE COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. •APRIL 23: BRENTWOOD TN: CLASSIC CAR CRUISE IN. •APR 29-30: MAQUOKETA IA: TORQUE FEST 2011. TRADITIONAL HOT ROD & MOTORCYCLE SHOW. •APR 30: BURKESVILLE KY: CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET SPONSERED BY THE CUMBERLAND RIVER CRUISERS CAR CLUB •APR 30: CROSS PLAINS TN: CAR SHOW MISSION JAMAICA. •APRIL 30: JACKSON TN: FAMILY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CLASSIC CAR, TRUCK & BIKE SHOW. •APRIL 30: CROSS PLAINS TN: JAMAICA CAR SHOW. •MAY 1: MT JULIET TN: MID-TENN REGION SPRING MEET – ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. •MAY 1: MURFREESBORO TN: “DIXIE HIGHWAY” BOOK SIGNING •MAY 6-8: KNOXVILLE TN: 37TH ANNUAL NSRA STREET ROD NATIONALS SOUTH Plus •MAY 7: HUNTSVILLE AL: 31ST ANNUAL ALL FORD POWERED & MUSTANG CAR SHOW. •MAY 7: HENDERSONVILLE TN: BOY SCOUT TROOP 413 CAR SHOW. •MAY 7: UNIONVILLE TN: SPRING CAR SHOW. •MAY 12-14: PIGEON FORGE TN: 33RD ANNUAL F-100 NATIONALS & ALL FORD SHOW •MAY 14: SHELBYVILLE TN: CELEBRATION CITY REGION CAR CLUB ANNUAL SHOW. •MAY 14: MANCHESTER TN: 2011 ROCK n ROD DOWNTOWN STYLE •MAY 14: HARDINSBURG KY: 2ND ANNUAL US 60 NOSTALGIA DRAGS. •MAY 14: GOODLETTSVILLE TN: CRUISIN THE PARKWAY CAR SHOW. •MAY 14: CHAPEL HILL TN: ROCKET ROLL-IN CAR SHOW •MAY 14: NASHVILLE TN: NSRA APPRECIATION DAY. •MAY 14: GALLATIN TN: SAVANNAH RIDGE 1ST ANNUAL CAR SHOW. •MAY 14: OWENSBORO KY: ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BAR-B-Q FESTIVAL CAR SHOW. •MAY 20-22: NASHVILLE TN: 6TH ANNUAL GOODGUYS BRIDGESTONE NASHVILLE NATIONALS •MAY 20 – 22: HATFIELD PA. : PYPES PERFORMANCE EXHAUST & PERFORMANCE YEARS PONTIAC OPEN HOUSE. •MAY 22: HAMILTON OH: 41ST ANNUAL CINCY STREET RODS ROD RUN & CAR SHOW. •MAY 26-27: KNOXVILLE TN: 18TH ANNUAL SLAMMIN & JAMMIN CAR SHOW. •MAY 27-29: SPRINGFIELD MO.: 28TH MID AMERICA STREET ROD NATIONALS Plus •MAY 27-29: SPRINGFIELD OH: SPRINGFIELD CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET. •MAY 27 & 28: MONTEAGLE TN: TRACY CITY RODDERS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND “FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN”. •MAY 27-28: LEBANON TN: HIGH SPEED FUN IN MUSIC CITY XI . MAY 28: DECATUR AL: ALABAMA JUBILEE AUTO SHOW. May 28: BIG SANDY SPRING FESTIVAL CAR SHOW. MAY 28: COLUMBIA TN: 5TH ANNUAL CRUISIN AT THE LOT.

MAY 28: GRANVILLE TN: GRANVILLE HERITAGE DAY ANTIQUE CAR SHOW.

•MAY 29: LOUISVILE KY: BEATERSVILLE CAR & BIKE SHOW. •MAY 29: NASHVILLE TN: MUSIC CITY BIKE & CAR RALLY. •JUNE 3-4: TUSCUMBIA AL: 40TH ANNUAL ROD RUN . •JUNE 3-5: PADUCAH KY: 34TH ANNUAL RIVERFRONT ROD RUN. •JUNE 4: ATHEN AL: 4TH ANNUAL CARS ON THE SQUARE CAR SHOW. •JUNE 4 – 11: COCOA BEACH FL – DETROIT MI: HOT ROD POWER TOUR •JUNE 4: LAWRENCEBURG TN: 7TH ANNUAL CAVALCADE OF ANTIQUE CARS. •JUNE 4-5: FARMINGTON MN: 27TH ANNUAL MOPARS IN THE PARK NATIONAL CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET. •JUNE 4-5: MUSCLE SHOALS AL: MUSCLE SHOALS AREA STREET ROD SHOW •JUNE 7: NASHVILLE TN: HOT ROD POWER TOUR STOP (OVERNIGHT)’ AT LP FIELD •JUNE 10 – 12: NEWPORT NEWS VA: 16TH ANNUAL LIL’ RED TRUCK & WARLOCK OWNERS CLUB TRUCK SHOW •JUNE 10: NEWPORT NEWS VA: LIL’ RED EXPRESS & WARLOCK OWNERS CLUB FRIDAY NITE BEACH PARTY •JUNE 11: ASHLAND CITY TN: KRUIZIN RIVER BLUFF CAR / TRUCK / MOTORCYCLE SHOW •JUNE 16-18: BOWLING GREEN KY: 2011 NHRA HOT ROD REUNION •JUNE 16-18: PIGEON FORGE TN: ALL CHEVY SUPERNATIONALS 2. •JUNE 16-19: NASHVILLE TN: 2011 NASHVILLE DIECAST COLLECTOR EXPERIENCE. •JUNE 17-18: NEWPORT TN: 27TH ANNUAL MOONSHINE ROD RUN. •JUNE 17-19: MILFORD OH: 1ST ANNUAL EASY STREET RIDES & RODS, ROD & CUSTOM NATIONALS. •JUNE 18: TULLAHOMA TN: 19TH ANNUAL OPEN CAR & TRUCK SHOW. •JUNE 18-19: POMONA CA: L.A. ROADSTERS EXPOSTITION AND SWAP MEET. •JUNE 23-25: INDIANAPOLIS IN: 12TH ANNUAL ROAD ROCKET RUMBLE. •JUNE 26: MURFRESBORO TN: WILSON COUNTY BANK & TRUST ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. •JULY 2: CROSSVILLE TN: 13TH ANNUAL OPEN CAR-TRUCK SHOW. •JULY 2: JAMESTOWN KY: 2011 LAKEFEST. •JULY 5-10: BOWLING GREEN KY: 39TH ANNUAL PONTIAC OAKLAND CLUB INT’L CONVENTION •JULY 8-9: HUNTSVILLE/DECATUR AL: 24TH ANNUAL GREATER TENNESSEE VALLEY ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. •JULY 8-10: COLUMBUS OH: 14TH ANNUAL GOODGUYS PPG NATIONALS •JULY 9: WAVERLY TN: 26TH ANNUAL POOR BOYS OPEN CAR SHOW •JULY 14-16: BOWLING GREEN KY: 30TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CORVETTE HOMECOMING •JULY 16TH: FAYETTEVILLE TN: 5TH ANNUAL SHOW & TELL CRUISE IN. •JULY 16TH: WHITE HOUSE TN: 2011 SOUTHEASTERN TRUCK NATIONALS. •JULY 16TH: LAWRENCEBURG TN: 33RD ANNUAL CAR & TRUCK SHOW & FLEA MARKET. •JULY 16TH: JACKSON TN: NSRA WEST TENNESSEE APPRECIATION DAY. •JULY 23: SOMERSET KY: SOMERNITES CRUISE IN “POWER CRUISE TOURS” •JULY 23: CROSSVILLE TN: DRAGSTALGIA 2 AT I-40 DRAGWAY •JULY 30TH: BOWLING GREEN KY: KENTUCKY HALL OF FAME NOSTALGIA NATIONALS.

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•AUG 4-7: LOUISVILLE TN: 42ND ANNUAL NSRA NATIONALS Plus •AUG 5-7: BOWLING GREEN KY: 10TH ANNUAL QUICK FUEL TECHNOLOGY NMCA MUSCLE CAR NATIONALS •AUG 13: ARDMORE AL: 2011 ARDMORE CAR SHOW SPONSORED BY THE ARDMORE QUARTERBACK CLUB •AUG 13: NASHVILLE TN: PARTS IS PARTS SWAP MEET •AUG 26-28: PLEASANTON CA: 25TH ANNUAL WEST COAST NATIONALS •AUG 26-28: EVANSVILLE IN: 37TH ANNUAL FROG FOLLIES •SEPT 8-10: PIGEON FORGE TN: SHADES OF THE PAST HOT ROD ROUNDUP # 29 •SEPT 9-11: BOWLING GREEN KY: 2011 HOLLEY LS FEST •SEPT 15-18: PIGEON FORGE TN: GRAND RUN 29 “CRUISIN THE STRIP” FALL EVENT •SEPT 16-18: INDIANAPOLIS IN: 1ST ANNUAL GOODGUY WIX FILTERS SPEEDWAY NATIONALS •SEPT 16-17: LEBANON TN: REDNECK RUMBLE 6 AT THE WILSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS •SEPT 23-25: BRISTOL TN: SUPER CHEVY SHOW AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY •SEPT 24: CLARKSVILLE TN: 2011 AUTUMN RUN CLASSIC CAR SHOW HOSTED BY MEMORY LANE CRUISERS •SEPT 24-25: LEBANON TN: 22ND ANNUAL MUSIC CITY MOPAR CLUB CAR & TRUCK SHOW •SEPT 30 – OCT 2: BOWLING GREEN KY: 13TH ANNUAL NITTO TIRE NMRA ALL FORD WORLD FINALS •OCT 1: FRANKLIN TN: 22ND ANNUAL BATTLEFIELD REGION AACA ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW •OCT 1: CENTERVILLE TN: 3OTH ANNUAL CENTERVILLE IN THE FALL AUTO SHOW •OCT 2: STREATOR IL: BLAST FROM THE PAST CAR SHOW •OCT 1: LYNCHBURG TN: CRUISIN THE HOLLOW 2011 CRUISE IN •OCT 8: DECATUR IL: 10TH ANNUAL HUNNERT CAR PILEUP •OCT 14-16: TAMPA FL: 24TH SOUTHEAST STREET ROD NATIONALS Plus •OCT 19-22: BOWLING GREEN KY: 31ST ANNUAL GS NATIONALS •OCT 21-23: BAKERSFIELD CA: 20TH ANNUAL HOT ROD REUNION •OCT 23: LEBANON TN: 2ND ANNUAL VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE RALLY, SWAP MEET, & FLAT TRACK RACES

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ROAD RUMBLINGS… By Jimmy B gearheadgazzette@gmail.com HOT ROD POWER TOUR: Just a reminder for anyone and everyone in the Mid-South area, that if you are planning on participating in the POWER TOUR, let us know via email or a call, and we will help coordinate get all of the folks going, all your info so you can hook up with the other going on tour so you have a ―road tour friend‖ if you will. You don’t have to if you don’t want to, but it is always nice to have someone you know running with you. Cruise Nite’s, a few of them here in the Mid-South started in March. April is a big month as the majority of the cruise nites kick off with the last of them starting in May. Check the CRUISE NITE section for ALL the info on the cruise nites. We have added more than a couple of new cruise nites to the list. MURFREESBORO Cruise Nite: YES is the answer to one of the most asked questions here at GAZZETTE HQ. The Murfreesboro Hot Rod Club will be hosting their GREAT CRUISE IN again in 2011. Check out the CRUISE NITE section of this issue for all the details. Cya there!! NASHVILLE NATIONALS GOOD-GUYS KICK OFF PARTY is headed back to ADVANCED PLATING. After a one year hiatus due to the terrible flood of 2010, Goodguys and Advanced Plating have teamed up yet again to present the 6th Bridgestone Nashville Nationals Kickoff Party! The party is scheduled for Thursday, May 19th at the Advanced Plating facility in Nashville! The kickoff party will run from 4-8pm and features plenty of hot rod parking, live music, barbecue dinner and plant tours! Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to tour one of the nation’s premier plating facilities, get some good eats and meet some genuinely nice people! SPEAKING of the NASHVILLE GOODGUYS: If you havent heard, there are 3 tours coming into Nashville for the Goodguys show. 1 from the west coast (Pomona) and 2 from the east coast. One of those tours will be stopping sometime Thursday afternnon at HOT RODS & THREADS Full Service Hot Rod Shop for the nickel tour. When we know more we will send out a HOT NEWS email blast so you can join in the fun if you want. SAD NEWS: Dr. Oldsmobile / Mr. Oldsmobile Joe Mondello passed away on April 6th. He had moved to the Crossville Tn area a few years ago. Every Olds lover knows about Joe and how he could make the Olds Motors RUN!!! R.I.P. You will be missed. GM SPRING HILL PLANT OPEN HOUSE: Have you ever wanted to see how engines and cars are built in an automotive plant? You have your chance right here in Middle Tennessee. The GM Spring Hill Manufacturing Complex will be holding an OPEN HOUSE and the public is invited. April 26th is the date. We hear that Hot Rods & Threads will have a display as part of this deal with some good looking rides in it. Check out more info in the events section!! HOT RODS & THREADS was the location about 5 weeks ago for a music video shoot by Big Machine Records/Valory Music Star Justin Moore. The new song is titled ―If Heaven wasn’t so far away‖. Great song and the video came out great. You can check out the video by heading over to www.hotrodthreads.com and clicking on the video link on the home page. Check out come of the really cool cars in the video. See if you can see Paul Shauck & Cody Johnson of HR&T. Looking good guys!! Congrats!! NSRA APPRECIATION DAY – NASHVILLE: Head over to T & M Steering in Nashville on May 14th. Jim Proffitt and all his helpers, will be hosting all of the Gearheads that show up to check things out. Don’t miss this one as they have a great time every year!! I would be willing to bet that Midnight Rodder Ed ―Mr Radio‖ Woodard will be on hand for this event. Getcha an autograph from Ed!! For all the info check out the event section. DEUCE of SPADES: Have you heard about this movie yet? WHAT!!! You Haven't!!! Faith Granger is the film maker and the movie is getting very good reviews where ever its shown. You can buy it online now, just Google it. The BIG NEWS for the Mid-South hot rodders, is there is an effort underway to have a BIG screen showing of this hot rod theme movie right here. Stay tuned to the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE for more news on this as it happens. Check out the latest issue of WOLF MOTORSPORTS MAGAZINE on line at www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com Jeff puts out a cool on line magazine with a Texas flavor to it. The new issue has some great pics of the HOT ROD REVOLUTION show that was held at the Austin Power Plant. Cool Cars!! NEW ISSUE of GREASE MONKEY magazine is out and available at many locations in the Mid-South, as well as online. Check out the cool pics by Butch Pate & Words by James Winfree on page 24 of the new issue.

And remember to tell em’ ya saw it in the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE cause THE FUN STARTS HERE!!

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DETROIT AUTORAMA 2011 DETROIT…. When you hear the name said and you are a gearhead, hot rodder and lover of cool cars, you immediately think of potholes, snow and of course…THE AUTORAMA. Its like MECCA for car guys. We look to Detroit as the Holy Grail of hot rods. The AUTORAMA stirs all the car guys blood. The RIDLER brings the best of the best to Detroit in the worst possible time of year. Why do we do it? Why do we drag our beautiful cars out in conditions like Detroit in February. Why do we come to Detroit even if we don’t have a car in the show? Why? Its really very simple…Its Detroit. We have to be there.

“THE BASEMENT” AT DETROIT

Words: Jimmy B Pic’’s : online sources

AUTORAMA EXTREME is the official name, but its really known as “the basement”. Traditional rodding & kustoms, at their finest!!!

In this sport/hobby of ours, when you hear the word DETROIT, we immediately think of the AUTORAMA and “THE RIDLER” Award. Here are “THE GREAT 8” finalist for one of the most coveted awards in the USA.

THE GREAT 8

DETROIT AUTORAMA

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And The RIDLER Winner is: Bruce Ricks, Sapulta OK., 1956 Ford Sunliner We’ll let the pictures speak for themselves….Very Cool Car!!!

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DETROIT AUTORAMA Tennessee’s own Bobby Alloway was the featured Builder of the Year in 2011. Bobby assembled a number of the cool cars he has built over the years in the display. Very Cool!!

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__________“CRUISE NITE FUN” FOR 2011_________________ FOR ALL OF THE CLUBS & CRUISE NITE HOSTS, OR IF YOU KNOW OF A CRUISE NIGHT HAPPENING IN 2011, BE IT WEEKLY OR MONTHLY, SEND THE COMPLETE INFO TO ME AT gearheadgazzette@gmail.com

1ST MONDAY NITE CRUISIN’: LEWISBURG TN: CRUISE IN EVERY 1ST MONDAY NITE AT THE SONIC DRIVE IN, CRUISING STARTS ON APRIL 2ND TUESDAY NITE CRUISIN: •BELLEVUE TN: THE HWY 100 CRUISE WILL TAKE PLACE EVERY TUESDAY FROM 5:30 – 8:30PM, STARTING MAY 3RD. CRUISE TAKES PLACE AT “THE SHOPPES” ON THE HARPETH MALL ON HWY 100 (2 MILES WEST OF OLD HICKORY OR 1.5 MILES EAST OF THE NATCHEZ TRACE. SPONSORED BY THE CORNER PUB & THE BREWHOUSE WEST. FOR MORE INFO EMAIL TO bellevuecruisers@hotmail.com WEDNESDAY NITE CRUISIN’: * HENDERSONVILLE TN: CLASSIC CAR NIGHT AT BUFFALO WILD WINGS AT 310 INDIAN LAKE BLVD, HENDERSONVILLE TN. RUNS FROM 6-9PM. CRUISE IN IN YOUR CLASSIC CAR AND GET 15% OFF YOUR TOTAL FOOD BILL. GOLDEN OLDIES PLAYING ALL NIGHT LONG. LOTS MORE FUN GOING ON. CALL 615-824-2719 FOR MORE INFO. FRIDAY NITE CRUISIN’: THESE CRUISES ARE HELD EVERY FRIDAY NITE: •HENDERSONVILLE TN: THE HENDERSONVILLE CRUISE IN KICKS OFF ON FRIDAY APRIL 15TH AND RUNS EVERY FRIDAY THRU HALLOWEEN. THE CRUISE IS HELD AT THE GLENBROOK SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED RIGHT OFF EXIT 6 OF VIETNAM VETERANS PARKWAY & NEW SHACKLE ISLAND RD. CRUISING STARTS AT 6PM AND RUNS UNTIL 9PM, WEATHER PERMITTING. FAMILY FUN, 50/50 DRAWINGS, KIDS SAFE KIDS ZONE & ALL THAT GREAT MUSIC FROM THE 50’S, 60’S & MORE THAT YOU GREW UP WITH. •MURFREESBORO TN: THE MURFREESBORO HOT ROD CLUB FRIDAY NITE CRUISE WILL KICK OFF ON MAY 6TH AND RUN

EVERY FRIDAY THRU SEPT 30TH. THE CRUISE WILL TAKE PLACE AGAIN THIS YEAR AT “THE AVENUES” SHOPPING CENTER, LOCATED ON MEDICAL CENTER PARKWAY BEHIND THE BELKS STORE. CRUISING RUNS FROM 5-9PM WEATHER PERMITTING. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ASKED TO DONATE A $1.00 PER CAR. ALL PROFITS WILL BE GIVEN TO CHARITY. FOR MORE INFO AND A MAP GO TO www.4mhrc.net •LEBANON TN: THE SNOW WHITE DRIVE IN CRUISE STARTS ON APRIL 8TH AND RUNS ALL SUMMER LONG ON FRIDAY NITES.

CRUISIN HAPPENS FROM 4-9PM. THE SNOW WHITE DRIVE HAS BEEN AROUND SINCE 1953 SO YOU KNOW THEY ARE DOING IT RIGHT!!! BURGERS, PULLED PORK, SHAKES AND MORE. DOING IT OLD SCHOOL STYLE. CRUISIN IS AT THE DRIVE AT 1714 WEST MAIN ST. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-443-4299 1ST FRIDAY NITE OF THE MONTH CRUISIN: MT PLEASANT TN: 1ST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH CRUISE NITE HOSTED BY THE CLASSICS FOR A CAUSE CAR CLUB. CRUISE IS HELD AT THE TIETGENS CEE BEE MARKET RIGHT NEXT TO MCDONALDS. STARTS AT 6PM AND RUNS UNTIL ??? CRUISE IN RUNS FROM MAY THRU JULY. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-379-7129 SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’s: HELD EVERY SATURDAY MORNING: •COLLEGE GROVE TN: EVERY SATURDAY MORNING FROM 8AM -12PM, HOT RODS & THREADS FULL SERVICE HOT ROD SHOP IS SERVING UP FREE COFFEE & DONUTS (WHILE THEY LAST!!). BRING YOUR RIDE OUT AND JOIN THE WEEKLY BENCH RACING SESSION AT ONE OF THE COOLEST HOT ROD SHOPS IN THE MID-SOUTH AREA. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-368-3000 OR E-MAIL: hotrodthreads@gmail.com LEBANON TN: CARS & COFFEE SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE IN. CRUISE IN RUNS FROM 8AM – 12PM. CRUISE IN HAPPENS AT “THE MILL” LOCATED AT 300 NORTH MAPLE ST. COOL CARS, FUN PEOPLE. NASHVILLE’S BEST COFFEE. AUTHENTIC CHICAGO STYLE HOT DOGS. SPONSORED BY VIBES CAFÉ. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-443-6901. SATURDAY NITE CRUISIN’: THESE CRUISES ARE HELD EVERY SATURDAY NITE: •HENDERSONVILLE TN: EVERY SATURDAY NITE STARTING ON MARCH 26TH, BUFFALO WILD WINGS LOCATED AT 310 INDIAN LAKE BLVD. IS HOSTING THEIR BUFFALO WILD WINGS CRUISER APPRECIATION NIGHT. CRUISING RUNS THRU OCT 29TH. THE FUN STARTS AT 5PM EACH SATURDAY NITE AND WRAPS UP AT 9PM. A TROPHY FOR THE RIDE OF THE WEEK WILL BE GIVEN OUT. THERE WILL BE MUSIC, FOOD, GAMES & FUN FOR ALL. 15% DISCOUNT FOR ALL CRUISERS WHO COME OUT TO JOIN IN THE FUN. Editor note: COME ON OUT AN SUPPORT THIS CRUISE.. THESE FOLKS AT BUFFALO WILD WINGS GIVE SUPPORT EACH WEEK TO THE HENDERSONVILLE CRUISE AND OTHER GEARHEAD ACTIVITIES IN THE HENDERSONVILLE TN AREA. THEY TRULY SUPPORT THE GEARHEADS YEAR ROUND!! * MT JULIET TN: MT JULIET CRUISE IN AT CHIK-FIL-A ON MT JULIET ROAD IN THE PROVIDENCE MARKETPLACE. CRUSING HAPPENS EVERY SATURDAY NITE STARTING APRIL 23RD. RUNS FROM 5PM TILL CLOSING. 50/50 DRAWINGS, KIDS CONTESTS, DOOR PRIZES, A DJ AND MORE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-871-4620. 1st SATURDAY NITE OF THE MONTH CRUISIN: •BELLEVUE TN: THE 7TH SEASON OF THE BELLEVUE CRUISE-IN HOSTED BY THE BELLEVUE CRUISERS TAKES PLACE THE FIRST SATURDAY NITE OF EACH MONTH FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER. THE 2011 IS SPONSORED BY SEARS & SEARS AUTOMOTIVE. CRUISIN STARTS ON APRIL 2ND. CRUISIN RUNS FROM 5-9PM. CRUISING TAKES PLACE AT THE LOWER END OF THE SEARS AUTOMOTIVE CENTER PARKING LOT IN THE BELLEVUE MALL. ENTER OFF SAWYER BROWN RD ABOUT ¼ MILE FROM HWY 70.

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1st SATURDAY NITE OF THE MONTH CRUISIN (CONT.): •CLARKSVILLE TN: MEMORY LANE CRUISERS CAR CLUB MONTHLY CRUISE IN. HAPPENS THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH

MONTH FROM APRIL THRU OCTOBER. CRUISING RUNS FROM 5-9PM. DOOR PRIZES, CASH DRAWINGS, OLDIES MUSIC. HELD IN THE WENDYS / KMART ON HWY 41A & RTE 76. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-206-4898 OR GO TO www.memorylanecruisers.net ATHENS AL: THE 2011 ATHENS AL CRUISE-IN WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 1ST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM APRIL – SEPTEMBER. CRUISING TAKES PLACE ON THE CITY SQUARE FROM 2-8PM. LIVE MUSIC, 50/50 POT AND MORE. THIS IS A BIG CRUISE IN!!! FOR MORE INFO CALL 256-874-1326 OR GO TO www.carsonthesquare.com . 2ND SATURDAY MORNING OF EACH MONTH CRUISE IN: •FRANKLIN TN: EVERY 2ND SATURDAY MORNING OF THE MONTH, THE CARS & COFFEE CRUISE IN WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 7:30AM-9AM. OPEN TO ALL VEHICLES. BEING HELD AGAIN IN THE CARRABBA’S PARKING LOT BY STARBUCKS COFFEE IN COOL SPRINGS AREA RIGHT OFF COOL SPRINGS BLVD, RIGHT OFF I-65. FOR MORE INFO SEND AN EMAIL TO mgillespie@comcast.net or Peter.Bedrosian@Nissan-Usa.com CRUISE IN STARTS MARCH 12TH AND RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 12TH •SHELBYVILLE TN: CRUISING THE SQUARE IN SHELBYVILLE. CRUISE IS HELD THE 2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH STARTING AT 10AM AND RUNNING UNTIL 2PM. CRUSING STARTS MARCH 12TH. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-684-2522 2nd SATURDAY NITE OF THE MONTH CRUISIN’: •MANCHESTER TN: EVERY 2ND SATURDAY NITE ( EXCEPT JUNE WHICH WILL BE JUNE 18) IN DOWNTOWN MANCHESTER TN. “THE ULTIMATE CAR CRUISE –IN THE TENNESEE VALLEY” . 50/50 DRAWING. $500.00 CASH PRIZE GIVEAWAY. PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF MANCHESTER TN. STARTS IN APRIL AND RUNS THRU OCTOBER. CRUISE TIMES ARE 5PM UNTIL 9PM EXCEPT IN APRIL & OCTOBER WITH CRUISE TIMES BEING 2-6PM THOSE MONTHS. •CHARLOTTE TN: CRUIZIN THE SQUARE IN HISTORIC CHARLOTTE. HAPPENS ON THE 2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 4-9PM. OPEN TO ALL MAKES & MODELS. PLENTY OF SHADE, INDOOR RESTROOMS AND CONCESSIONS. STARTS APRIL 9TH AND RUNS THRU OCTOBER. 4th SATURDAY MORNING OF EACH MONTH CRUISE IN: •FRANKLIN TN: EVERY 4th SATURDAY MORNING OF THE MONTH, THE CARS & COFFEE CRUISE IN WILL TAKEPLACE FROM 7:30AM-9AM. OPEN TO ALL VEHICLES. BEING HELD AGAIN IN THE CARRABBA’S PARKING LOT BY STARBUCKS COFFEE IN COOL SPRINGS AREA RIGHT OFF COOL SPRINGS BLVD, RIGHT OFF I-65. FOR MORE INFO SEND AN EMAIL TO mgillespie@comcast.net or Peter.Bedrosian@Nissan-Usa.com CRUISE IN STARTS MARCH 26TH AND RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 26TH 4th SATURDAY NITE OF THE MONTH CRUISIN’: •SOMERSET KY: SOMERNITE CRUISE 2011. BEING HELD THE 4TH SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH APRIL THRU OCT. THE ULTIMATE CAR CRUISE IN THE HEARTLAND. CRUISE HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE. VISIT VENDOR ALLEY DURING THE DAY BEOFRE THE CRUISE. FOOD, DRINKS, SHOW & SHINE AND LOTS MORE. 1000 + CARS EACH MONTH. SWAP MEET. TRAILER PARKING AVAILABLE. THE JULY CRUISE WILL BE THE ANNUAL POWER CRUISE AGAIN THIS YEAR. FOR MORE INFO CALL 606-USA-CARS OR GO TO www.somernitescruise.com •CROSSVILLE TN: CROSSVILLE CAR CRUISE IN TAKES PLACE ON THE 4TH SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH IN DOWNTOWN CROSSVILLE. Cruise IN RUNS FROM MAY28TH TO SEPT 24TH. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.downtowncrossvilleinc.net •HUNTSVILLE AL: : A&W RESTAURANT ALL AMERICAN FOOD CLASSIC CAR & TRUCK SHOW / CRUISE-IN. RUNS FROM 6-

9PM. EVENT LOCATED AT 222O SPARKMAN DR. LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE WAL-MART. AWARDS FOR THE TOP 10 AND BEST OF SHOW. FOOD SPECIALS EVERY HOUR. FOOD, FUN AND MUSIC FOR ALL AGES. RUNS FROM APRIL – AUGUST. FOR MORE INFO EMAIL TO info@showstopperz.net •LAST SATURDAY NITE OF THE MONTH CRUISIN: •LEWISBURG TN: LEWIBURG CRUISE-IN ON THE SQUARE. IT HAPPENS ON THE LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH STARTING MAY 28TH.

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_____“GARAGE & SHOP SCENE” _____ SEND THE PICTURES AND INFO ON YOUR RIDE OR YOUR FRIENDS RIDE AND WE’LL SHOW IT OFF RIGHT HERE!! SEND US YOUR SHOW INFO AND PICTURES AND WE’LL SHARE THEM WITH ALL THE GEARHEADS!!

Our good friend and Midnight Rodder Marty Crain has got his WOODIE looking good. Check this one out!! You will see more of this one on the road in 2011. This one great lookin’ “Termite Delight” Marty. Congrats!!

Here’s some shots we picked up at the HOT ROD CRUISE IN that happens in College Grove Tn, at HOT RODS & THREADS Full Service Hot Rod Shop. They are running an ad elsewhere in this issue so check it out for all the info on the cruise. This makes Saturday mornings a lot more fun now. You can always cut the grass…check out some cool rides on a Saturday Morning!!

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“It’s just a driver….”

Words: Jimmy B Pic’s: Jimmy B

We caught up with Jimmy Lowe of Thompsons Station Tn., while he stopped in (not often this truck is parked!) at HOT RODS & THREADS Full Service Hot Rod Shop. Seems as he was looking for some parts for the next project going together at “ JIMMY’S Garage”. This is truly a “daily driver”. It’s Jimmy’s everyday ride. Back& forth to work, to the store or hunting car parts, you will see Jimmy on the streets and elsewhere (he helps lead one of the SOMERNITE CRUISE-IN TOURS in July) in his truck. He says that’s what its for….driving. Check out the bed shot…full of scrap metal for a trip to the dump. Don’t let the patina exterior fool you, this is one quick truck. When Jimmy put the motor together, he made the small block Chevy run strong and sound great. When he pushes the loud pedal down, you are probably only going to see the taillights of his truck, and not get to see the big smile on Jimmy’s face. We bet the “Taco Bell Pooch” on the dash is grinning too.

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_CAR SHOWS – EVENTS – GEARHEAD STUFF_ APRIL 2011:

THE NEW STUFF IS LISTED IN ITALIC’s EVENTS & SHOWS ARE LISTED FOR THE UPCOMING 3 MONTHS. MAY 2011:

APRIL 23: SOMERSET KY: SOMERNITE CRUISE . APRIL’S FEATURED CARS ARE BUICK-OLDS-PONTIAC’S. FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUT THE CRUISE NITE SECTION IN THIS ISSUE. CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS IT IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

MAY 1: MT JULIET TN: MID-TENN REGION SPRING MEET – ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. ANTIQUE CAR SHOW BEING HELD AT THE WILSON COUNTY BANK & TRUST AT 709 MT JULIET RD. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-444-7315.

APRIL 23: LEXINGTON KY: 2ND ANNUAL BLUEGRASS CLASSIC VINTAGE COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. AUCTION TO BE HELD AT THE ADESA LEXINGTON AUCTION FACILITY. FOR MORE INFO TO SELL OR BE A BUYER/SPECTATOR CALL 615-496-2277

MAY 1: MURFREESBORO TN: “DIXIE HIGHWAY” BOOK SIGNING EVENT. DR LESLIE SHARP AUTHOR OF “DIXIE HIGHWAY” WILL BE IN THE STONES RIVER REGION AACA CLUBHOUSE LOCATED AT THE CANNONSBURGH VILLAGE. BOOK SIGING BEGINS AT 3PM AND DR LESLIE WILL SPEAK AT 4PM. THE VMCCA HERITAGE TOUR GROUP WILL ALSO BE ON HAND WITH APPX 40 CARS IN ATTENDANCE. FOR MORE INFO EMAIL cyalater98@bellsouth.net

APRIL 23: BRENTWOOD TN: CLASSIC CAR CRUISE IN. EVENT IS BEING HELD AT THE SPORTSMAN’s GRILL ON WESTGATE CIRCLE IN THE COOL SPRINGS AREA. STARTS AT 4PM AND RUNS UNTIL??? 50’S MUSIC. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-373-1070. NOTE: DEPENDING ON THE SUCCESS AND PARTICIPATION OF THIS EVENT IT MAY GROW TO A WEEKLY CRUISE IN!! APRIL 26: SPRING HILL TN: GM SPRING HILL MANUFACTURING IS HOSTING AN OPEN HOUSE. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE EXCLUSIVE TOURS OF THE POWERTRAIN, STAMPING AND COMPONENTS FACILITY. YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 12 YRS OLD TO GO ON PLANT TOUR. ALL OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE. GAMES, PRIZES, FREE FOOD (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST). CHECK OUT THE UAW-GM BUY AMERICAN DISPLAY INCLUDING THE NEW CHEVY VOLT AND VARIOUS RACE CARS. SEE THE MILITARY TRIBUTE CAMARO!! HELP WITH THE GOAL OF RAISIING $1 MILLION TO SUPPORT “CELL PHINES FOR SOLDIERS”. YOU CAN DONATE YOUR OLD CELL PHONES FOR SOLIDERS ALSO. TEST DRIVE SOME OF GM’S NEWEST AND MOST ADVANCED PRODUCTS, INCLUDING THE CHEVY VOLT. THIS EVENT IS FAMILY FRIENDLY & LARGE GROUPS ARE WELCOME. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 270-745-8486 OR EMAIL TO andrea.hales@gm.com CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS IT IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

APRIL 29-30: MAQUOKETA IA: TORQUE FEST 2011. TRADITIONAL HOT ROD & MOTORCYCLE SHOW. BEING HELD AT THE JACKSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. EVENT RUNS RAIN OR SHINE. OPEN TO HOT RODS 7 CUSTOMS PRE-65 ONLY. NO BILLIT NO DIGITAL. PRE 75 CHOPPERS, BOBBERS & CUSTOMS. ALL PRE-65 CYCLES WELCOME. DON’T MISS AMERICAN GRAFFITTI ON FRIDAY NIGHT & 2 LANE BLACKTOP AT THE RT 61 DRIVE –IN ON SATURDAY NIGHT. DIRT TRACK, ART SHOW, LIVE BANDS, SWAP MEET, MODEL CONTEST, CAMPING ON SITE, MIDWEST JALOPIES. FOR MORE INFO GO TO WWW.VINTAGETORQUEFEST.COM OR FIND THEM ON FACEBOOK. CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS IT IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! APRIL 30: BURKESVILLE KY: CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET SPONSORED BY THE CUMBERLAND RIVER CRUISERS CAR CLUB. BEING HELD AT THE PARK IN BURKESVILLE. RAIN DATE IS MAY 7TH. MUSIC, FOOD, 50/50 DRAWING & DOOR PRIZES. 100 DASH PLAQUES, 20 TROPHIES & BEST OF SHOW AWARD & LONG DISTANCE AWARD. FOR MORE INFO CALL 270-433-6668 OR GO TO www.cumberlandrivercruisers.com APRIL 30: CROSS PLAINS TN: CAR SHOW MISSION JAMAICA. PRESENTED BY THE REVOLUTION CHURCH. BEING HELD AT THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL TEMPLE. RAIN DATE MAY 7TH. BEST OF AWARDS. TOP 50 AWARDS. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-916-9402

APRIL 30: JACKSON TN: FAMILY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CLASSIC CAR, TRUCK & BIKE SHOW. OPEN SHOW FOR PRE 1985 CARS , TRUCK & BIKES. 42 CLASSES. CASH PRIZES, MUSIC AND GREAT FOOD. EVENT BEING HELD AT 1340 NORTH PARKWAY. FOR MORE INFO CALL 901-508-0250 OR EMAIL AT joes1966imperial@yahoo.com APRIL 30: CROSS PLAINS TN: JAMAICA CAR SHOW. BEING HELD AT THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL TEMPLE EXIT 112 OFF I-65. EVENT BEING HELD T RAISE FUNDS TO SEND FOLKS TO JAMAICA . OPEN SHOW. FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE. SORRY NO CONTACT INFO GIVEN.

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MAY 6-8: KNOXVILLE TN: 37TH ANNUAL STREET ROD NATIONALS SOUTH Plus. BEING HELD AGAIN AT CHILLHOWEE PARK. OPEN TO VEHICLE S 30 YRS OLD & OLDER. FOR MORE INFO CALL 303-7767841 OR GO TO www.nsra-usa.com CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS IT IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! MAY 7: HUNTSVILLE AL: 31ST ANNUAL ALL FORD POWERED & MUSTANG CAR SHOW. BEING HELD AT THE MADISON SQUARE MALL – SEARS PARKING LOT. OPEN TO ALL MUSTANGS AND FORD POWERED CARS & TRUCKS. MODIFIED MCA JUDGING. CLASSES FOR ALL VEHICLES. GOODIE BAGS FOR 1ST 200 REGISTRANTS, DOOR PRIZES 50/50 DRAWING, VENDORS, AND CAR CORRAL. FOR MORE INFO EMAIL TO president@rocketcitymustang.com OR GO TO www.rocketcitymustang.com .

MAY 7: HENDERSONVILLE TN: BOY SCOUT TROOP 413 CAR SHOW. THIS IS A FUND RAISER FOR THIS TROOP. OPEN SHOW WITH AWARD IN THE CLASSES. FREE ENTRY FEE – DONATIONS ACCEPTED. FOOD & FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. SHOW RUNS FROM 4-8PM. REGISTRATION STARTS AT 3PM. EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HENDERSONVILLE. SORRY NO CONTACT INFO. MAY 7: UNIONVILLE TN: SPRING CAR SHOW. SPONSORED BY THE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS. EVENT BEING HELD AT THE SCHOL LOCATED AT 1140 UNIONVILLE-DEASON RD. 10CLASSES WITH TOP 5 AWARDS IN EACH. OPEN SHOW. BEST OF CLASS IN EAC CLASS. JUDGING DONE BY CONTESTANTS. CRAFT FAIR, A D.J. LIVE JAZZ BAND , FOOD AND MORE!! FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-210-8809 MAY 12-14: PIGEON FORGE TN: 33RD ANNUAL F-100 SUPERNATIONALS AND ALL FORD SHOW. NEW LOCATION HAS NEW ASPHALT IN PARKING AREA. VENDORS, FOOD, MUSIC AND MORE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 423-623-4644 OR EMAIL TO charlie@autoshows.cc CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS IT IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! MAY 14: SHELBYVILLE TN: CELEBRATION CITY REGION CAR CLUB ANNUAL SHOW. BEING HELD AT THE TENNESSEE WALKING HORSE NATIONAL CELBRATION GROUNDS AT THE PAVILLION. 3 TROPHIES PER CLASS. SPECIAL AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT. SWAP MEET SPCES WILL BE AVAILABLE. OVERNIGHT FULL HOOK UP CAMPING AVAILABLE. FOOD WIL BE AVAILABLE BY THE BELL BUCKLE CAFÉ. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-294-5055 MAY 14:MANCHESTER TN: 2011 ROCK n ROD DOWNTOWN STYLE. THIS MONTH SPECIAL PARKING FOR CAMARO’s SEE MORE INFO IN THE CRUISE NITE SECTION OF THIS ISSUE.. MAY 14: HARDINSBURG KY: 2ND ANNUAL US 60 NOSTALGIA DRAGS. OPEN TO PRE-75. FLAG DRAGS. GASSER CLASS, TOP GAS. CAR SHOW, TRADITIONAL HOT RODS & MINI BIKE RACE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 502-439-9814 OR GO TO www.dragracingus60.weebly.com MAY 14: GOODLETTSVILLE TN: CRUISIN THE PARKWAY CAR SHOW. RAIN OR SHINE. 3 AWARDS FOR EACH CLASS. NUMEROUS SPECIAL AWARDS TOO. 20 CLASSES. SHOW BEING HELD AT THE PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-8652325.

_CAR SHOWS – EVENTS – GEARHEAD STUFF_ THE NEW STUFF IS LISTED IN ITALIC’s EVENTS & SHOWS ARE LISTED FOR THE UPCOMING 3 MONTHS.

MAY 14: CHAPEL HILL TN: ROCKET ROLL-IN CAR SHOW. HOSTED BY THE FORREST ROCKETS WRESTLING TEAM BOOSTERS. OPEN SHOW. FOR MORE INFO OR TO PRE-REGISTER GO TO www.forrestwrestling.com MAY 14: NASHVILLE TN: NSRA APPRECIATION DAY. BEING HELD AT T&M STEERING COLUMN 298 GLEN ROSE AVE. EVENT RUNS FROM 8AM UNTIL ?? HAT PINS FOR NSRA MEMBERS. SAFETY INSPECTIONS AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-504-0333 CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS IT IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

MAY 14: GALLATIN TN: SAVANNAH RIDGE 1ST ANNUAL CAR SHOW. SPONSORED BY KROGER MARKETPLACE.. EVENT WILL NE HELD AT KROGER MARKET PLACE AT 2011 NASHVILLE PIKE. DOOR PRIZES, TROPHIES, FOOD, DRINKS, MUSIC & MORE. OPEN SHOW. NO CONTACT INFO GIVEN. MAY 14: OWENSBORO KY: ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BAR-B-Q FESTIVAL CAR SHOW. HOSTED BY THE SUNSET CRUISERS CAR CLUB. REGISTER BY MAY 7TH AND GET A FREE T-SHIRT. EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE. OPEN SHOW. DOOR PRIZES, AWARDS AND MORE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 270-281-5612 OR EMAIL AT carshow@bbqfest.com . SORRY NO EVENT LOCATION IN OWNESBORO GIVEN SO YOU NEED TO CALL MAY 20-22: NASHVILLE TN: 6TH ANNUAL BRIDGESTONE NASHVILLE NATIONALS. HOSTED BY GOODGUYS. BEING HELD AT LP FIELD IN DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE. OPEN TO ALL VEHICLES THRU 1972. CAR SHOW, VNDORS, EXHIBITS, SWAP MEET, AUTOCROSS & MORE!! FOR MORE INFO CALL 925-838-9876 OR GO TO www.good-guys.com CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS IT IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! MAY 20 – 22: HATFIELD PA. : PYPES PERFORMANCE EXHAUST & PERFORMANCE YEARS PONTIAC OPEN HOUSE. EVENT BEING HELD AT THE NEW CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS. EVENT HAPPEN RAIN OR SHINE. 2 SHOWS IN ONE. MUSCLE CAR SHOW & ALL PONTIAC SHOW. FRIDAY NITE CRUISE IN. OPEN HOUSE & CAR SHOWS. SUNDAY RACING AT MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY FOR ALL PONTIACS. FOR MORE INFO ON MUSCLE CAR SHOW CALL 267-638-5030 OR GO TO www.pypesexhaust.com/openhouse OR FOR INFO ON THE PONTIAC SHOW CALL 267-638-3500 OR GO TO www.performanceyears.com/openhouse . MAY 21: HUNTSVILLE AL: ANNUAL ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR, TRUCK & MOTORCYCLE SHOW & FLEA MARKET. SPONSORED BY THE NORTH ALABAMA REGION OF THE ANTIQUE AUTOMAOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA. EVENT BEING HELD AT THE HISTORIC HUNTSVILLE DEPOT. CONCESSIONS ON SITE. BLUEGRASS MUSIC. TRAIN EXHIBITS. DOOR PRIZES. FOR MORE INFO CALL 256-8516257 OR GO TO http://www.naraaca.org MAY 22: HAMILTON OH: 41ST ANNUAL CINCY STREET RODS ROD RUN & CAR SHOW. BEING HELD AT THE BUTLER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. EVENT WILL HELD RAIN OR SHINE. OPEN TO ALL YEAR CARS & TRUCKS. FOOD & DRINKS, MODEL CAR CONTEST, DASH PLAQUES TO FIRST 500, DOOR PRIZES & SPLIT THE POT, PEDAL CAR CONTEST AND MORE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 513283-3148 OR GO TO www.cincystreetrods.com CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS IT IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! MAY 26-27: KNOXVILLE TN: 18TH ANNUAL SLAMMIN & JAMMIN CAR SHOW. BEING HELD IN CHILLHOWEE PARK. 110 CLASSES. SPECIALTY AWARDS. CASH PRIZES, SWAP MEET, SHOW 7 SHINE, BICYCLE CLASS AND MORE!! NATIOANL MAGAZINE EVENT COVERAGE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 423-623-4644 OR GO TO www.autoshows.cc

MAY 27 & 28: MONTEAGLE TN: TRACY CITY RODDERS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND “FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN”. EVENT BEING HELD AT THE DuBOSE CONFERENCE CENTER. OPEN TO CARS/TRUCKS/BIKES. CRUISE-IN & CAR SHOW. FRIDAY NITE CRUISE-IN AND SATURDAY CAR SHOW. 50/50 RAFFLE, FOOD, FAMILY FUN, SWAP MEET, VENDORS, POKER RUN , LIVE MUSIC AND LOTS MORE!!! FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-273-1902. PROCEEDS GO TO MIKE PRICE ANNUAL “TOYS FOR TOTS”. MAY 27-29: SPRINGFIELD MO: 28TH ANNUAL NSRA MID AMERICA STREET ROD NATIONALS Plus. EVENT BEING HELD AT OZARK EMPIRE FAIRGROUNDS. OPEN TO ALL VEHICLES AT LEAST 30YEARS OLD. FOR MORE INFO CALL 574-875-4032 OR GO TO www.nsrausa.com MAY 27-29: SPRINGFIELD OH: SPRINGFIELD CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET. BILLED AS THE LARGEST CAR SHOW IN THE MIDWEST. HELD ON 126 ACRE SITE. BEING HELD AT THE CLARK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS RIGHT OFF I-70. INDOOR & OUTDOOR VENDORS. CARS FOR SALE. CAR SHOW. FOR MORE INFO CALL 937-376-0111 OR GO TO www.ohioswapmeet.com

MAY 27-28: LEBANON TN: HIGH SPEED FUN IN MUSIC CITY XI . 11TH ANNUAL MCS SANCTIONED EVENT AT THE NASHVILLE SUPERSPEEDWAY. PUT YOUR CAR THROUGH THE PACES AT NEAR RACE SPEED. HIGH SPEED ACTION IN YOUR CAR. YOU RACE THE CLOCK TO SEE HOW GOOD YOU ARE. SPACE IS LIMITED SO DOTN DELAY TO GET REGISITERED. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-973-3518 OR GO TO www.musiccitymustangclub.org CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS IT IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! MAY 28: DECATUR AL: ALABAMA JUBILEE AUTO SHOW. BEING HELD AT POINT MALLARD PARK. COME EARLY FOR SHADED CAR SHOW PARKING. SWAP MEET SPACES AVAILABLE. DOOR PRIZES & 50/50 DRAWING. FREE T-SHIRT TO THE FIRST 250 ENTRIES. EARLY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT POINT MALLARD ON FRIDAY NITE 68PM. GRAND PRIZE IS 350 CHEVY ENGINE & STYLE 55 RALLIES FRON VISION WHEELS . FOR MORE INFO CALL 256-773-9652. MAY 28: BIG SANDY TN: BIG SANDY SPRING FESTIVAL CAR SHOW. BEING HELD IN DOWNTOWN BIG SANDY. EVENT HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE. 31 CLASSES. $250 TO BEST OF SHOW ORIGINAL.. $250 TO BEST OF SHOW MODIFIED. LOTS OF SPECIALTY AWARDS. FOR MORE INFO CALL 731-644-2777 OR GO TO www.srfproductions.com MAY 28: COLUMBIA TN: 5TH ANNUAL CRUISIN AT THE LOT. EVENT BEING HELD RAIN OR SHINE IN THE BIG LOTS PARKING LOT, 1301 JAMES CAMPBELL BLVD. ALL DONATIONS WILL GO TO VANDERBILT CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. AWARDS, DOOR PRIZES, FOOD, FUN AND LOTS MORE. NO ENTRY FEE – IT’S FREE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931388-9792 OR EMAIL TO djdollar@hotmail.com

MAY 28: GRANVILLE TN: GRANVILLE HERITAGE DAY ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. SPONSORED BY THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE REGION AACA. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-444-7315 MAY 29: LOUISVILE KY: BEATERSVILLE CAR & BIKE SHOW. OPEN TO PRE-1968 TRADITIONAL RODS & CUSTOMS ONLY! BEING HELD AT THE PHOENIX HILL TAVERN AT 644 BAXTER AVE. LIVE BANDS, VENDORS, PINSTRIPPING AND THE MISS BEATERSVILLE CONTEST. HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE. NO TRAILER QUEENS!! FOR MORE INFO CALL 502-345-9396 OR EMAIL TO info@beatersville.com CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS IT IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! MAY 29: NASHVILLE TN: MUSIC CITY BIKE & CAR RALLY. BEING HELD AT THE MANSION AT FONTANEL. CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES, FOOD, LIVE MUSIC & MORE. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.fontanelmansion.com

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_CAR SHOWS – EVENTS – GEARHEAD STUFF_ THE NEW STUFF IS LISTED IN ITALIC’s EVENTS & SHOWS ARE LISTED FOR THE UPCOMING 3 MONTHS.

JUNE 2011:

JUNE 3-4: MUSCLE SHOALS AL: 40TH ANNUAL ROD RUN . HOSTED BY THE MUSCLE SHOALS AREA STREET RODS. EVENT TAKES PLACE AT SPRING PARK. OPEN TO VEHICLES UP TO 1972 OR EARLIER. GAMES, DOOR PRIZES, DRAWINGS FOR MONEY ALL DAY SATURDAY. FRIDAY KICK OFF PARTY. FOR MORE INFO CALL 256762-4953. JUNE 3-5: PADUCAH KY: 34TH ANNUAL RIVERFRONT ROD RUN. HOSTED BY THE RIVER TIN STREET RODS. SHOW IS HELD IN THE CITY PARKING LOT, STREETS AND RIVERFRONT PARK OVERLOOKING GTHE OHIO RIVER IN DOWNTOWN PADUCAH. THIS IS A PRE-49 SHOW ONLY. FRIDAY NITE HOSPITALITY & CHARITY AUCTION. TOP 20 & SPECIAL AWARDS . 2 SETS OF TIRES & CUSTOM WHEELS. DOOR PRIZES, RAFFLES, VENDORS, SWAP MEET AND CAR CORRAL. FOR MORE INFO CALL 270-554-2975 OR GO TO www.riverfrontrodrun.com CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS IT IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

JUNE 4: LEWISBURG TN: FESTIVAL ON THE ROCKS CRUISE IN. SPONSORED BY THE LEWISBURG ROTARY. RUNS FROM 11AM – 5PM. CRUISE PARKING WILL BE LOCATED AT MURRY FARMS. SORRY NO CONTACT INFO SENT IN. JUNE 4: ATHEN AL: 4TH ANNUAL CARS ON THE SQUARE CAR SHOW. EVENT HELD RIGHT ON THE CITY SQUARE. OPEN TO ALL MAKES MODELS & YEARS. RUNS FROM 8AM – 3PM. VEHICLES MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. RESTAURANTS, STORES AND GIFT SHOPS WILL BE OPEN. $3000 CASH & PRIZE DRAWINGS START AT 2PM. $100 DRAWINGS EVERY HOUR FROM 10AM – 1PM. PLAN ON STAYING FOR THE BIG MONTHLY CRUISE NITE RIGHT AFTER THE SHOW. DOOR PRIZES, CAR CORRAL & SWAP MEET. FOR MORE INFO CALL 256-457-9129 OR GO TO www.carsonthesquare.com CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS IT IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

JUNE 4: LAWRENCEBURG TN: 7TH ANNUAL CAVALCADE OF ANTIQUE CARS. HOSTED BY THE LAWRENCE COUNTY CLASSIC CAR CLUB & CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. FOOD, MUSIC, DOOR PRIZES & MORE. OPEN TO 1986 OR OLDER VEHICLES. EVENT TO BE HELD AT ST JOSEPH PARK. HUGE 30 MILE LONG PARADE TAKES PLACE STARTING AT 10AM. YOU CAN PARTICIPATE OR PARK ALONG THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-845-4141 OR GO TO WWW.SELECTLAWRENCE.COM JUNE 4-5: FARMINGTON MN: 27TH ANNUAL MOPARS IN THE PARK NATIONAL CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET. HOSTED BY THE MIDWEST MOPARS. EVENT BEING HELD AT THE DAKOTA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. BILLED AS THE LARGEST MOPAR SHOW IN THE MIDWEST. THE 2011 SHOW WILL FEATURE A SPECIAL DISPLAY FOR 1971 MOPARS. FOR MORE INFO CALL 952-884-9804 OR GO TO www.midwestmopars.com . JUNE 4-11: HOT ROD POWER TOUR: STARTS IN COCOA BEACH FLORIDA, PASSES THRU NASHVILLE TN AND FINSHES UP IN DETROIT MICH. THE ULTIMATE CRUISE!!! FOR ALL THE INFO PICK UP A COPY OF HOT ROD MAGAZINE OR GO TO www.hotrod.com FOR ALL THE INFO. THE GEARHEAD GAZZETTE IS COORDINATING GETTING FOLKS IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE TOGETHER TO MEET AND DISCUSS DOING THE POWER TOUR TOGETHER. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RUNNING WITH SOME FOLKS FROM MIDDLE TENNESSEE SEND US YOUR INFO AND WE WILL GET YOU HOOKED UP WITH THE REST OF THE POWER TOURERS FROM THE MUSIC CITY AREA.

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JUNE 7: NASHVILLE TN: HOT ROD POWER TOUR STOP OVER IN MUSIC CITY. EVENT TO BE HELD AT LP FIELD DOWNTOWN. ALL THE POWER TOUR PARTICIPANTS WILL STOP IN. VENDORS, CRUISERS, AND MORE. HOLLEY IS THE STOP SPONSOR. THERE WILL ALSO BE AN AUTOCROSS EVENT FOR THE PARTICIPANTS TO ENTER IN AND SHOW THEIR STUFF. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.hotrod.com. EDITORS NOTE: I WENT TO BOWLING GREEN KY FOR LAST YEARS STOP OVER AND IT WAS A BLAST!!! DON’T MISS THIS ONE. TAKE THE DAY OFF WORK!!! JUNE 17-18: NEWPORT TN: 27TH ANNUAL MOONSHINE ROD RUN. HOSTED BY THE HARD TIMES STREET RODS IN THE CITY PARK. OPEN TO PRE 1959 VEHICLES. NSRA INPECTION AVAIL. FOR MORE INFO CALL 423-623-4627 JUNE 10: NEWPORT NEWS VA: LI’L RED EXPRESS & WARLOCK TRUCK OWNERS CLUB FRIDAY NITE BUFFET & PARTY. EVRENT BEING HELD AT THE HOLIDAY INN & SUITES. IT’S A BEACH PARTY. THIS IS LIKE A KICK OFF EVENT FOR THE WEEKEND SHOW. FOR MORE INFO CALL 757-596-6417 JUNE 10-12: NEWPORT NEWS VA: 16TH ANNUAL LI’L RED TRUCK & WARLOCK OWNERS CLUB TRUCK SHOW. EVENT IS BEING HELD AT THE HOLIDAY INN & SUITES. 4 SHOW CLASSES WITH AWARDS IN EACH. SHOW IS OPEN TO ALL LI’L RED EXPRESS & WARLOCK TRUCKS FROM 1972 – 1985. SPECIAL GIVE AWAYS, GOODIE BAGS, DASH PLAQUES AND 50/50 DRAWING. FOR MORE INFO CALL 757-596-6417 JUNE 11: ASHLAND CITY TN: KRUIZIN RIVER BUFF CAR/TRUCK/MOTORCYCLE SHOW. HOSTED BY BOY SCOUT TROOP 458. RAIN DATE IS 9/10/11. OPEN TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS. DASH PLAQUES TO FIRST 100 ENTIRES. DJ, DOOR PRIZES, 50/50 DRAWING AND MORE! FOR MORE INFO CALL 615364-0270 JUNE 16-19: NASHVILLE TN: 2011 NASHVILLE DIECAST COLLECTOR EXPERIENCE. EVENT BEING HELD AT THE SHERATON DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE. TRADING, SELLING, BUYING, AUCTIONS AND A WHOLE LOT MORE. “COOTER” FROM THE DUKES OF HAZARD WILL BE ON HAND. FOR MORE INFO GO TO http://toycarconventions.com/conventions/nashville/ . THIS ONE LOOKS LIKE A REALLY COOL EVENT!! JUNE 16-18: PIGEON FORGE TN: ALL CHEVY SUPERNATIONALS 2. EVENT IS BEING HELD AT THE CITY MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT. THIS IS A BRAND NEW PARKING LOT!!! THIS SHOW IS OPEN TO ALL CHEVROLET’S AND OTHER GENERAL MOTORS VHEICLES FROM 1900 – 2011. OVER 100 CLASSES. SPECIALTY AWRDS PLUS 1ST2ND-3RD IN EACH CLASS. FOR MORE INFO OR TO REGISTER CALL 423-623-4644 OR GO TO www.allchevysupernationals.com JUNE 16-18: BOWLING GREEN KY: 9TH ANNUAL HOT ROD REUNION. BEING HELD AGAIN THIS YEAR AT BEECH BEND RACEWAY. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT NOW RUNS FROM THURSDAY THRU SATURDAY. ALL THE STUFF YU LOVE ABOUT THIS EVENT RETURNS. NOSTALGIA DRAG RACING, CACKLEFEST, HONOREE RECEPTION AND OF COURSE THE SHOW & SHINE ALL 3 DAYS!! THERE WILL BE TOP FUEL & FUNNY CAR QUALIFYING UNDER THE LIGHTS FRIDAY NITE!! FOR MORE INFO CALL 909622-8562 OR GO TO www.nhra.com CLICK ON THE MUSEUM LINK. CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS IT IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

JUNE 18-19: LOS ANGELES CA: 47TH ANNUAL L.A. ROADSTERS SHOW & SWAP MEET. Year 2011 will be the 47th time the Los Angeles Roadsters Car Club has produced its world-renowned show and the 32nd year it will be held at the Pomona Fairplex, located in Pomona, California. The show will be held on Father's Day Weekend, Saturday, June 18th and Sunday, June 19th for your enjoyment. IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN TO THIS ONE, GET UP AND GO!!! FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.laroadsters.com CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS IT IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

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JUNE 17-19: MILFORD OH: 1ST ANNUAL EASY STREET RIDES & RODS, ROD & CUSTOM NATIONALS. HOSTED BY THE KUSTOMS OF AMERICA. TOP 30 AWARDS, DOOR PRIZES, DASH PLAQUES TO THE FORST 150, SWAP MEET, WOMANS WORLD, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND MUCH MUCH MORE. PRE-REGISTRATION GETS YOU A FREE SHIRT. FOR MORE INFO CALL 888-652-4257 OR EMAIL AT gl@easystreetrnr.com JUNE 18: MANCHESTER TN: ROCK N ROD DOWNTOWN STYLE. THIS MONTHS FEATURED RIDES ARE “RAT RODS” SEE ALL THE INFO ON THIS EVENT IN THE CRUISE IN NEWS SECTION. JUNE 18: TULLAHOMA TN: 19TH ANNUAL OPEN CAR & TRUCK SHOW. PRESENTED BY THE SOUTHERN WHELS IN MOTION CLUB. EVENT BEING HELD ON THE GRASS & IN THE SHADE AT THE SOUTH JACKSON CIVIC CENTER. DASH PLAQUES TO THE FIRST 200 ENTIRES. DOOR PRIZES & CONCESSIONS. 38 CLASSES. 3 AWARDS PER CLASS. LOTS OF SPECIAL AWARDS. CLASSES WITH 10 CARS WILL BE SPLIT. CASH DRAWINGS THRU THE DAY. LIVE MUSIC AND MORE!! FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-455-8096 OR EMAIL TO radulover@hotmail.com CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS IT IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

JUNE 23-25: INDIANAPOLIS IN: 12TH ANNUAL ROAD ROCKET RUMBLE. BEING HELD AT THE CLARION WATERFRONT HOTEL. PRE-1965 ONLY. 3 DYAS FOR HOT RODS, CUSOTMS, VENDORS, BANDS & PIN-UPS. NO MOTORCYCLES, CAMPERS OR TRAILERS. MOVIES IN THEATRE, BURLESQUE SHOW AND MORE MUSIC. 13 LIVE BANDS. MAGAZINE COVERAGE BY OL’SKOOL RODZ & CAR CULTRUE DELUXE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 317-244-8271 OR GO TO www.indyroadrockets.com

JULY 9: WAVERLY TN: 26TH ANNUAL POOR BOYS CAR SHOW. EVENT HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE AT THE WAVERLY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ON HWY 70 WEST. 52 CLASSES WITH AWARDS IN EACH CLASS. TOP 20 AWARDS. CASH TO THE TOP 3 – 1ST-$500/2ND$300/3RD-$100. MANY SPECIAL AWARDS. SWAP MEET – AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ONLY. CLASSES WITH MORE THAN 10 WILL BE SPLIT. DASH PLAQUES FOR ALL ENTRIES. DOOR PRIZES. CONCESSIONS. CAR SHOW T-SHIRTS. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931582-3038 OR EMAIL TO bullingh@bellsouth.net CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS IT IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

JULY 14-16: BOWLIING GREEN KY: 30TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CORVETTE HOMECOMING. BEING HELD AT THE SLOAN CONVENTION CENTER – HOLIDAY INN. WELCOME CADILLAC XLR’s. DAVE LEONE & RENEE CONNEALLY FROM GM WILL BE ON HAND. SWAP MEET, VNDORS, SHOW & SHINE, CORVETTE PARADE, FOR SALE CORRAL AND MUCH MORE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 270791-2117 OR GO TO http://www.corvettehomecoming.com JULY 16TH: FAYETTEVILLE TN: 5TH ANNUAL SHOW & TELL CRUISE IN. HOSTED BY THE SIMPLY THE TRUTH MINISTRIES. EVENT BEING HELD AT THE LINCOLN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL. GRAND PRIZE IS A GM PERFORMANCE CRATE 350/290hp ENGINE. LOTS OF DOOR PRIZES. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-993-1608 JULY 16TH: WHITE HOUSE TN: 2011 SOUTHEASTERN TRUCK NATIONALS. EVENT BEING HELD IN THE CITY PARK. EVENT IS OPEN TO TRUCKS, SUV’s, AND VANS. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO CHARITY. FOR MORE INFO GO TO http://southeasttrucknats.com

JUNE 26: MURFRESBORO TN: WILSON COUNTY BANK & TRUST ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. SPONSORED BY THE WILSON COUNTY AACA. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-444-7315

JULY 2011:

JULY 2: CROSSVILLE TN: 13TH ANNUAL OPEN CAR-TRUCK SHOW. SPONSORED BY 1ST TENN REGION VINTAGE CHEVROLET CLUB. DASH PLAQUES FOR TOP 60 AWARDS PLUS BEST OF SHOW FOR BEST GM,FORD, MOPAR & BEST ORPHAN/IMPORT. PEOPLES CHOICE JUDGING. DOOR PRIZES, DJ & FOOD VENDOR. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-284-1020 JULY 2: JAMESTOWN KY: 2011 LAKEFEST. SPONSORED BY THE LAKE CUMBERLAND ANTIQUE AUTO CLUB. NO RODS AT THIS SHOW PLEASE, ANTIQUE VEHICLES ONLY. EVENT HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE. NO REGISTRATION FEES / DONATIONS ACCEPTED. SATURDAY NITE ENTERTAINMENT /HUGE FIREWORKS DISPLAY. LOTS OF CLASSES. FORT MORE INFO CALL 270-343-4388. JULY 5-10: BOWLING GREEN KY: 39TH ANNUAL PONTIAC – OAKLAND CLUB INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONVENTION. EVENT BEING HELD AT BEECH BEND RACEWAY. CAR SHOW, SWAP MEET, CRUISES, TOURS, SEMINARS AND RACING. FOR MORE INFO CALL 417-737-1469 OR GO TO www.poci.org JULY 8-10: COLUMBUS OH: 14TH PPG NATIONALS BY GOODGUYS. EVENT BEING HELD AT THE OHIO STATE FAIRGROUNDS. OVER 6000 1972 & EARLIER RODS, CUSTOMS AND MORE!! VENODRS, SWAP MEET, ENTERTAINMENTFRIDAY NIGHT DRAGS, AUTOCROSS AND MUCH MUCH MORE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 925-838-9876 OR GO TO WWW.GOOD-GUYS.COM CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS IT IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

JULY 8-9: HUNTSVILLE/DECATUR AL: 24TH ANNUAL GREATER TENNESSEE VALLEY ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. EVENT BEING HELD AT POINT MALLARD. FIRST 500 ENTRIES GET A FREE T-SHIRT & DASH PLAQUE. GRAND PRIZES 2 350 CHEVY ENGINES, ONE SET OF CHROME WHEELS. THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ON DOOR PRIZES, TV’S DVD, TOOLS, SHOP EQUIPMENT AND MORE.REGISTRATION STARTS ON FRIDAY NOON – 5PM. FOR MORE INFO CALL 256773-9652 OR GO TO www.pointmallardpark.com

JULY 16TH: LAWRENCEBURG TN: 33RD ANNUAL CAR & TRUCK SHOW & FLEA MARKET. EVENT BEING HELD IN THE ROTARY PARK. SPONSORED BY THE LAWRENCE COUNTY CLASSICS CAR CLUB. PROCEEDS GO TO ST JUDES CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. 42 CLASSES WITH 3 AWARDS IN EACH. SPECIAL AWARDS TOO. DASH PLAQUES OT THE FIRST 125 ENTRIES. TRAILER PARKING AVAIL. CASH DOOR PRIZES, 50/50 DRAWING AND MORE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931964-3658 OR GO TO www.selectlawrence.com JULY 16TH: JACKSON TN: NSRA WEST TENNESSEE APPRECIATION DAY. EVENT RUNS FROM 9AM – 2PM AT THE ECONO LODGE HWY 45 & I-40. HOT DOGS & DRINKS WILL BE SERVED BY THE HOST CLUB. SAFETY INSPECTION AVAIL. HAT PINS FOR NSRA MEMBERS. EVENT HAPPEN RAIN OR SHINE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 731-2475577 OR EMAIL TO amorton@wk.net CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS OUR FRIEND AL MORTON DOES A GREAT JOB WITH THIS EVENT!!! CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS IT IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

JULY 30TH: BOWLING GREEN KY: KENTUCKY HALL OF FAME NOSTALGIA NATIONALS. EVENT BEING HELD AT BEECH BEND RACEWAY. RAIN DATE IS JULY 31ST. FOR MORE INFO CALL 502439-9814 Gearhead Gazzette April / May 2011

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FOR SALE: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Clone. Custom built 468 Big Block with ported and polished heads. Engine dynoed at 563 horse power at the flywheel. Turbo 400 trans with paper clutches and a 2800 stall. 355 12 bolt posi rear end. This car is 100% rust free car, all original quarters and floors. Body was stripped to bare metal and brought back to an excellent finish in Garnet Red with White racing stripes (stripes are . cleared in). Torque Thrust 2 wheels with BF Goodrich T/A Radials with less than 500 miles on them. New interior, window seals, headliner, carpet etc. Engine has less than 3000 miles on it, car is amazingly fast and rides great. Asking $28000.00 and will entertain serious offers. Call 615-969-3809. (2/11)

FOR SALE: 1956 CHEVROLET PICK UP TRUCK. Big Back Window, Short Bed. White exterior Gray Interior. Heidts Superride IFS. PS(rack&pinion). Chevy 350/700R4 Trans w/shift kit. 1981 Pontiac rear end w/3.08 gears. 4WPDB. Custom Aluminum Gas tank, finished box floor. IDIDIT Column, lots of LOKAR accessories. Yukon Bucket Seats, Classic Instrument gauges, Pioneer Stereo w/100 watt amp. Truck runs & Drives great!. $27,500 O.B.O. Call Cal at 931-707-8845 or email at calcombs@frontiernet.net . (3/11)

FOR SALE: 2006 Chevy Silverado. V8, automatic, tilt wheel, 4x4 , ps, pb, cold AC ,am/fm cd, it has a tow package with a class 3 hitch. Also wired for electric trailer brakes. This truck has been well maintained since day one. 58K miles on it,, This truck gets 21 mpg on the highway. Has topper color matched, and a zipped in carpet bed liner that can be taken out if needed. This truck is in excellent condition . Asking $14,500.00 obo........call Mike anytime at 615290-6812 .... This truck is located in Spring Hill, TN (3/11)

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FOR SALE: LS6 5.7 405H.P. Z06 New crate motor. Street & Performance wiring harness less computer. Also includes 4L60E transmission. Also new. Both motor & trans have never been run. Asking $11,500. For more info call Dwight at 931-384-0620 or email at dwightn@dnickell.com (3/11)

FOR SALE: Big Block Chevy L88 / Zl-1 074’s aluminum heads. Complete w/valves. Ready to bolt on. Have had some minor repair work. $1500.00 For more info call Dwight at 931-384-0620 or email at dwightn@dnickell.com (3/11)

WANTED: Need a vacuum plate for an original vacuum shift transmission for a 1947 Chevrolet Fleetline. If you have one or know where one is at please call J.W. Johnson at 615-972-5502. (3/11)

FOR SALE: 1968 Barracuda. It is a project car to say the least. No rust on it. It’s at the stage that you can build it the way you want it to look. Can send pictures if you are interested. Have $1500.00 in it now. Make reasonable offer. Contact Carl at email: 1968cuda@gmail.com (5/11)

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___________CAR CLUB’s LISTING’s___________ PONTIAC’s OF TENNESSEE ROBERT WOODSIDE - SECRETARY 2230 OAKLEAF DR. FRANKLIN TN 37064 www.pontiactn.org president@pontiactn.org

MUSIC CITY MOPAR CLUB STAN HARDCASTLE – EVENTS DIRECTOR P.O. Box 2253 Mt. Juliet Tn. 37121-2253 615-948-4204 www.musiccitymoparclub.com

CORVETTES OF CLARKSVILLE P.O. 20056 Clarksville TN 37042 E-MAIL: corvette.club@hotmail.com www.corvettesofclarksville.com

MURFREESBORO HOT ROD CLUB JOHN ORTWEIN MURFREESBORO TN 615-995-8490 E-MAIL: john@4mhrc.net www.4mhrc.net

MIDDLE TENNESSEE Z (DATSUN/NISSAN) CLUB RANDY SHEMIN 615-646-7815 E-MAIL: randyshemin@comcast.net www.middletennesseezclub.com

MIDDLE TENNESSEE VOLKSWAGON CLUB c/o TERRY HIBBETT 615-832-3947 E-MAIL: vwprez@comcast.net www.mtvwc.com

BATTLEFIELD REGION AACA CLUB Contact: Don Babb 615-790- 0403 P.O. Box 681134 Franklin TN 37068-1134 e-mail: battlefield@bellsouth.net www.battlefieldaaca.com

Music City Scions Contact: Brian Sowders 615-495-4406 e-mail: brian.sowders@gmail.com www.musiccityscions.com

Rinky Dink Cruisers Contact: Ron Cooper 615-585-4103 e-mail: rcooper41@att.net Frank Ward: 615-895-4421 e-mail: mdtndollmaker@comcast.net

Pulaski Area Car Club (PACE) Contact: Lee Kelly - President 3070 Fall River Rd. Pulaski Tn. 38478 931-424-6559 e-mail: pacecarclub@aol.com www.pacecarclub.com

Classic Camaro Club of Middle Tennessee Contact: Gary & Linda Neville 931-388-3858 or 615-542-5834 www.worldwidecamaro.com Cardaddy73@gmail.com

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There have been countless studies done to prove it, but virtually everyone knows that spending quality time with a kid is the greatest gift you can give them. And sharing your appreciation for collector cars is a great way to nurture their interest in a hobby that you can enjoy together for many years to come. Gearhead Gazzette April / May 2011

Here’s some BIG NEWS for the Gearheads who ride up on 2 wheels!!!

Polaris Acquires Indian Motorcycle Polaris brings world-class engineering, manufacturing and distribution to Indian's rich American heritage and historic brand MINNEAPOLIS (April 19, 2011) — Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) yesterday announced the acquisition of Indian Motorcycle. The business was acquired from Indian Motorcycle Limited ("IML"), a company advised by Stellican Limited and Novator Partners LLP, U.K. Private Equity firms. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "We are excited to be part of the revitalization of a quintessentially American brand," said Scott Wine, CEO of Polaris Industries Inc. "Indian built America's first motorcycle. With our technology and vision, we are confident we will deliver the classic Indian motorcycle, enhanced by the quality and performance for which Polaris and Victory are known." With this acquisition, Polaris adds one of motorcycling's legendary brands to its strong stable of Victory cruiser and touring bikes. Indian will operate as an autonomous business unit, building upon the potent combination of Polaris' engineering acumen and innovative technology with Indian's premium brand, iconic design and rich American heritage. "We are delighted to have reached an agreement with Polaris. Polaris will utilize its well-known strengths in engineering, manufacturing, and distribution to complete the mission we undertook upon re-launching the brand in 2006: harness the enormous potential of the Indian brand," said Stephen Julius, chairman of Indian and managing director of Stellican. "Polaris is the most logical owner of Indian Motorcycle. Indian's heritage brand will allow Polaris to aggressively compete across an expanded spectrum of the motorcycle market." Novator Partners LLP is a London based alternative investment firm founded and led by the investor Mr. Thor Bjorgolfsson. An avid motorcycle enthusiast, Mr. Bjorgolfsson said "After a troubled past, our goal was to bring the legendary Indian bikes back on the roads. The initial phase of that project is done and now our great partners at Polaris will carry on the work to realize the full potential of this classic American brand." About Polaris With annual 2010 sales of $1.991 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets off-road vehicles (ORVs), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER® Side X Side vehicles, snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use and has recently introduced a new on-road electric powered neighborhood vehicle. Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ORVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are making inroads into the cruiser and touring motorcycle marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships. Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PII", and the Company is included in the S&P MidCap 400 stock price index. Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com. About Indian Motorcycle Founded in 1901, Indian was America's first motorcycle company, producing some of the industry's most iconic models and becoming the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. In recent years, Indian has continued to produce these legendary motorcycles on a smaller scale. The company's instantly recognizable badge is still associated with premium products and strong American heritage by casual consumers and motorcycle enthusiasts alike. For more information on Indian, visit www.Indianmotorcycle.com.

Gearhead Gazzette April / May 2011

Finish Line….

With Spring upon us and in most parts of the country the snow is gone. A lot of the Gearheads are now turning to one of their favorite things to do or watch…..DRAG RACING!! Born on the West Coast, though some will argue with you, the pioneers of HOT RODDING set the standard that you had to “go fast” as well as look good!!. Many a young Gearhead went to their 1st Drag Race with their dad or hot rod hero. I was no different. Fortunately for me, we had one of the GREATEST TRACKS of all time close to us.

U.S. 30 DRAG STRIP

Here’s a few shots of what it was like back then and what it looks like now…sadly. I can still smell the 100% load of Nitro in the CHI-TOWN HUSTLER taking on all comers at its home track. The battles between the cars sponsored by NICKEY Chevrolet & MR NORMS Grand Spaulding Dodge. Jungle Pam backing up Jungle Jim…OH YEA BABY!!Yes Gearheads…those where the days….

Close your eye’s for a moment…listen closely…your radio is tuned to 890AM on WLS Chicago Radio and you hear…SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!!!! WHERE THE GREAT ONES RUN…RUN….RUN!!!!!!!! OH YEA!!! I can smell the Nitro now….. Gearhead Gazzette April / May 2011