Gearhead Gazzette Vol. 21 Issue #26 2021 by Jimmy B

Vol. 21 Issue #26 Dec.17, 2021 - Jan 4, 2022

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NITRO REVIVAL #4 Coverage

From All of Us here at the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE, to all of you, We wish you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Most Joyous,, Prosperous and

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR! Christmas is about our family and friends and not the gifts under the tree… cherish your loved ones! 2

Vol. 21 Issue 26 12/17/21—1/4/22

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It’s All The Gearhead News You Can Use! The Staff Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Larry Williams – Williams Graphics Nate Nelson, Butch Pate Michael Corazzelli, Craig Wise Web Producer Jack Cobb - tnhost.com Advertising Adrienne Arnett Senior Feature Writer Emeritus: Ed Woodard Contributors Williams Graphics & Design, Larry Williams, Holden, Corvette General Motors, Shelby America, Corvette Motorsports Park Publisher / Editor Feature Writers Art Director-Designer Photography

Advertising Publisher: Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Car Show & Event listings, Cruise Night Listings, Personal FOR SALE/SWAP ads, Car Club Listings are all listed for free. For all other advertising cost & availabilities contact Jim Brandau at 615-3002003 8am—6pm CST or at gearheadgazzette@gmail.com Editorial content is the sole property of the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE. All information contained in each issue is the sole opinion and comments of the editor. The opinions and comments expressed in this issue do not reflect in any way either written or implied on any of the Sponsors or Advertisers in each issue. No portion of the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE maybe reproduced in any form, without written permission from the publisher .All information relating to dates, times and locations of events is only as accurate, as provided to the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE. The GEARHEAD GAZZETTE will not be held responsible for any errors in the information provided.

The Fun Starts Here Road Rumblings Southeast Shows Midwest Shows Western Shows West Coast Shows N’East-East Coast Shows NITRO REVIVAL #4 Cruise-In’s in the USA Swap Meets BUY-SELL-TRADE-WANTED 0ut The Back Door

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Cover: NITRO REVIVAL #4 by Jimmy B Contents Page: MERRY CHRISTMAS from SANTA in his Sled!

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Merry Christmas Since it’s Christmas, that means it’s a wrap for us... Let me start off by wishing all of you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!! No matter how you celebrate the Christmas holiday, may it be the best or one of the best you have ever had!! As it says on the cover of this issue, we have hit issue number 26 for 2021. As we publish every two weeks, it means this is the last issue for 2021. Where did 2021 go?? We will be taking a little extra time off between issues and enjoying the Christmas and New Years holidays. We will be back for our 22nd year of publication right after the New Year enters into our lives. Christmas time is one when many people reflect and count their blessings for the year coming to a close. I am no different than many of you. All of you are a huge blessing to me! That the multi-thousands of you think enough of what we do around here, puts a smile on our face and a glow in our heart. All of you are the

BEST present I could get. Like any kid, I write a letter to Santa to make sure he stops at my house too. Here is a copy of the letter I sent to Santa this year... Dear Santa, Your big round the world cruise-in is getting ready to happen while I write this. I have really tried to be good this year. I hope I make the “NICE” column on your list this year. My wish is simple Big guy, give our readers what they are wishing for from you for Christmas this year. Sprinkle some gearhead fun into their days and let them make a new hot rod friend in 2022 too. Please throw some Peace and Joy into our world too...we need it bad.

God bless you and all our readers too…

Merry Christmas to All! “Drive ’Em Don’t Hide ’Em”

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GM Launches Chevrolet Supercar Down Under GM will replace the legendary Holden Commodore with a Camaro racer in Australia. While GM is hard at work promoting the fact that it actually sells EVs in the US, it's doing the complete moral opposite in Australia. The brand has just launched Chevrolet Racing in Australia, which will replace Holden Motorsport as the official racing arm for General Motors Australia and New Zealand. The move comes as GM ended the famous and much loved Holden brand in Australia last year. The Holden Commodore race cars participating in the Australian Supercars racing championship will now be replaced by the all-new Gen3 Camaro ZL1, which is closely based on the standard Chevrolet Camaro road car. This news comes as Ford also launches its brand new Ford Mustang Gen3 race car. Both cars have been designed to conform with the Supercars Gen3 rules for the 2023 season. The new Camaro racer was unveiled this week ahead of the famous Bathurst 1000 race. GM has been racing in the Australian Supercars series for over five decades under the Holden brand and is excited to make new headway under the Chevrolet brand. "Our company has a proud history of racing in Supercars for over five decades, where fierce rivalries were built between Holden and Ford," says Jim Campbell, Chevrolet Performance and Racing. "Chevrolet Racing is the future motorsports brand for General Motors Australia and New Zealand, providing ongoing excitement and a platform to support our existing portfolio of brands, including GM Specialty Vehicles, Holden Certified Service, GM Trade Parts and ACDelco." The new car was developed by GM's Supercars homologation team Triple Eight Race Engineering, KRE Engines, and Performance & Racing Centre and will feature Chevy's wellknown 5.7-liter naturally-aspirated V8 engine. Both the Mustang and Camaro are built as closely to streetcar spec as reasonably possible, which should make for entertaining, and relatable racing. This news comes as the sixth-generation Camaro gets ready to enter its eighth year of production. The sad news is that by the time these cars enter the 2023 season, sales of the road-going models will be coming to an end. Chevy has previously stated that the Camaro will be replaced with an EV muscle sedan further down the line, making this the beginning and the end of an era. 10

Flat-Plane Crank DOHC LT6 to Power the 2023 Corvette Z06! It revs to 8,600 rpm, churns out 670 hp, and will power the new Corvette C8 Z06 supercar! Who will be the first to swap one into a classic hot rod? The LT6 engine that will power the new 2023 C8 Corvette Z06 is as game changing as the LS1 was when it was introduced in 1997. Bold statement? Yep, but once you delve into the guts of the LT6, and look at its specifications, that opening claim may end up being somewhat of an understatement. "The new Corvette Z06 defines the American supercar," said General Motors President Mark Reuss. "It builds on the distinctive design and groundbreaking dynamics introduced with the mid-engine Corvette and elevates them to deliver refined but uncompromising track capability with world-class performance." The Z06 is set apart by its beating heart: The all-new 5.5L DOHC LT6, the highesthorsepower naturally aspirated V-8 to hit the market in any production car—ever. As hot rodders, we're thinking in terms of salvaged swaps and crate engines, so let's take a deeper dive into this very cool bleeding-edge V-8. The 2023 Z06 is a supercar for those without supercar-sized wallets. Yeah, at around a $85k for the base model, it isn't cheap, but considering that it's on par with Lambos, Ferraris, and the like, it certainly falls on the more affordable side of the ledger. There are tons of stories out there about what an amazing hunk of engineering the C8 Z06 is, but we're here to talk about what motivates it down the highway and around your favorite road course: the revolutionary LT6 engine. This is the most powerful naturally aspirated factory engine ever stuffed into a Corvette: 670 hp at 8,400 rpm (with an 8,600-rpm redline) and 460 lb-ft of twist at 6,300 rpm should be enough to get anyone's attention. And, no, the 8,600-rpm part wasn't a typo, thanks to the super-lightweight rotating guts, short stroke, and oversquare cylinders.

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Shelby American Reintroduces Shelby GT500KR Shelby American is bringing back the Ford Shelby GT500KR Mustang to honor the company’s 60th anniversary next year, the company announced. A limited run of 60 “King of the Road” post-title packages with 900-plus horsepower will be available worldwide for 2020-2022 model year Shelby GT500’s from Shelby American. “Sixty years ago, Shelby American and Ford Motor Company collaborated on their first car, the Shelby Cobra,” said Joe Conway, CEO of Shelby American. “That relationship resulted in racing championships, victories over Ferrari at Le Mans and amazing Shelby cars based on the Ford Mustang. Today, we offer a line of Ford-based Shelby trucks and cars and have begun exploring electric vehicles. Every 2022 model year vehicle we build will wear a 60th anniversary badge to symbolize our heritage and bright future, beginning with the Shelby GT500KR.” This is only the third time in history that a version of the Shelby GT500 has carried the “King of the Road” name, the company said. The first time was in 1968 when the Shelby GT500KR was powered by the new 428 Cobra Jet V-8 that was conservatively rated at 335 horsepower. It was equipped with a modified suspension, redesigned front and rear end, a custom fiberglass hood and Cougar taillights. Shelby added a functional roll bar and wood-rimmed steering wheel. Offered in both fastback and convertible, Ford dealers sold 1,570 GT500KR models in 1968 (1053 fastbacks and 517 convertibles). Based on the world class 2020-2022 Ford Shelby GT500, the KR will boast more than 140 extra horsepower, dry carbon fiber hood, new wheels, tires, suspension tuning, interior and badges and more. Only 180 total (60 per model year) of the 900-plus-horsepower cars will be available in the USA, with 45 available overseas. “The current Shelby GT500 already has amazing capabilities,” said Vince LaViolette, Shelby American vice president of operations and chief of R&D. “We’re taking it to an entirely new level for the extreme driver. We integrated a new supercharger and coolers, then tuned the 5.2-liter V8 to churn out 900-plus horsepower on pump gas. The KR has more aggressive adjustable springs, Ford Performance sway bars and a new aggressive suspension tune. The exhaust was reworked to be even bolder, and we sliced 30 pounds off with an ultra-light dry carbon fiber hood that delivers even more cooling. An optional wide body version is even available.” Each car includes membership in Team Shelby, the worldwide club Carroll Shelby established in 2008, and will be documented in the official Shelby Registry.

The first production car will be auctioned at No Reserve on Jan. 29 by the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company in Scottsdale. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Carroll Shelby Foundation and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF). The winning bidder can choose from any standard Ford color available on the Shelby GT500 Shelby GT500KR production will begin in Las Vegas during the first quarter of the year. Owners of 2020 and 2021 model year Shelby GT500s can contact Shelby American about transforming their car into a KR as of Feb. 1, 2022. Orders for 2022 model year cars will be accepted and they will also wear anniversary badges. 14

Corvette Plant & NCM Motorsports Park Suffer Tornado Damage The weekend of December 11 & 12, saw a string of tornadoes that was devastating for many people as the squall line marched its way across the country from Canada to Texas. One area that was hit especially hard was Corvette’s Hometown, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Corvette has had deep roots in this small Kentucky town ever since the production of America’s favorite sportscar moved there in 1981. As Corvette’s roots grew deeper into the Kentucky countryside, the National Corvette Museum was founded just across the street from the entrance to the Corvette Assembly Plant. Over the past few years, Corvette enthusiasts were able to enjoy yet another Vette-centric venue when the NCM Motorsports Park opened to the public. Enthusiasts from around the globe have trekked to Bowling Green, Kentucky to enjoy all that each of these venues has to offer. This past weekend, those tornadoes came to visit Bowling Green. There are reports of significant loss of life directly related to the storm and many images show the extensive damage to property and buildings as a result of the ensuring tornado. As a tornado traversed the area around GM’s Bowling Green Assembly, the NCM, and the NCM Motorsports Park, it continued its track of damage, causing significant damage to the NCM Motorsports Park buildings, as well as causing a fire at the Bowling Green Corvette assembly plant. As a result of the damage at the assembly plant, production was halted for the week of December 13th. GM has issued the following statement:

“We can confirm that the fire that took place as a result of the tornado activity at the Bowling Green Assembly plant early Saturday morning has caused damage to the facility, including the room and an employee entrance. Maintaining a safe work environment for plant employees is our top priority. Therefore, we are canceling production on the first and second shifts the week of December 13 as our trained teams work to get tooling, equipment, and the facility space up to standard.” The NCM Motorsports Park also sustained extensive damage and issued this statement via social media: “It is with great disappointment that we announce the suspension of all activities at the NCM Motorsports Park. This includes all Touring Laps/Experiences, Twinkle at the Track, and the Run, Run Rudolph 5k. Like many businesses in our community, the NCM Motorsports Park sustained heavy damage from the weather event, making it temporarily unsafe to welcome guests. The MSP team is working to evaluate the damage caused by the storms and to develop a plan for repairs and reopening. We will continue to update our website and social media channels with the latest information. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this unprecedented situation. Our hearts are with those across the Commonwealth who have been impacted by these storms.” The National Corvette Museum luckily did not suffer such extensive damage as the assembly plant and motorsports park. The NCM posted this message on its website in response to the storm. “During the storms on December 11, 2021, the Museum was spared from significant damage, and the building will remain CLOSED on Sunday, December 12.” 15

DEC 2021: DEC 18: FRANKLIN TN: CARS 4 TOTS & GRACEWORKS: Food Donations Car Meet. Event runs from 9-11am and is being held at CORSAIR Garage located at 354

Downs Blvd., Suite 106. Y’all are welcome to drop off any NON-Perishable food items and toys anytime before Dec. 19th. Bring out the cars and toys. FREE coffee & Donuts

JAN 2022: JAN 7-9: CHATTANOOGA TN: 54th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels: Event being held at the Chattanooga Convention Center located at 1 Carter Plaza.

For more info or entry forms go to https://worldofwheels.net/chattanooga/ or call Sonny, Adam & Crystal McLean (205) 655-4950. JAN 7-9: KNOXVILLE TN: 38th Annual Cabin Fever Show: Features Show Cars, Motorcycles, Swap Meet, Car Corral, Vendors & more! Event being held at the Knoxville Expo Center located at 5441 Clinton Hwy. For more info and entry forms go to https://cabinfevercarshow.net/ or https://www.facebook.com/ events/252388773596587/

JAN 8: LEBANON TN: 11th Annual Tennessee Motorama: Car show open to all models, swap meet with new and used parts, vehicle memorabilia and more. Best of Show Wins $500.00. All indoor event. Event happens rain or shine. Custom bicycle show. Event being held at the Wilson County Fairgrounds located at 945 E Baddour Pkwy. Admission is $10.00 and 12 & under are free. For entry info or more call 615 -364-1828 or go to www.bothbarrels.us or https://www.facebook.com/ events/434336861740608

JAN 2022: JAN 7-9: CINCINNATI OH: 62nd Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Cavalcade of Customs Presented by MAXmotive: Show being held at the Duke Energy Convention Center Located at 525 Elm Street. For more info or entry forms go to https://autorama.com/attend/cincinnati/ or call Greg McDaniel (859) 282-0624 JAN 8: DUBUQUE IA: Final Rewind - The Last Retro Rewind Dubuque Indoor Car & Motorcycle Show: Join us for the final Retro Rewind! Celebrate the vintage lifestyle with cool cars, great music, vintage cycles, vendors from around the country, original art auction, and classic pin up contest. This event is a fundraiser for Helping Hannah's Heart Foundation, and is the official pre party of Vintage Torque Fest. Event being held at The Five Flags Center located at 405 Main St. Event runs from 10am – 7pm. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/536020054179503/

DEC 2021 DEC 18: CEDARHILL TX: DOWN SYNDROME & AUTISTIC AWARENESS CAR, BIKE & TRUCK SHOW: Bring a New Unwrapped Toy for Entry. Location 1010 East Parkerville. Times Noon to 5pm DEC 18: TULSA OK: TULSA WINTER CYCLE SWAP: All makes welcome. Event runs from 9am -2pm and is being held at American Legion Post 1 located at 1120 E 8th. Vendor space $50.00 inside and FREE outside. Spectators $2.00. All service members FREE. Food and bar drinks available for purchase. For more info call 918-8845481 or text the same number.

DEC 19: NEW CANEY TX: A Holiday To Remember Classic Car Show: Classic cars, muscle cars - everything pre 1986 will return to the Classic Car Show at A Holiday to Remember. Event being held at 22296 Market Place Dr. Event runs from 11am – 4pm. More than 4,000 people attended the one-day event in 2020. For more Information visit www.emccarshow.com or https://www.facebook.com/ events/1014180679430730/ 18

DEC 2021 DEC 18: BENICIA CA: Benicia Christmas Cruise 2021: Decorate Your Hot Rod & Come Cruise with Us. Location E B. Street between 1st & 2nd. Meet up at 5:30 and Roll Out 6pm. Ending @ Char’s Hotdogs & Cullens Pub for Food & Drinks DEC 18: STOCKTON CA: RED & WHITE 2021 STOCKTON CRUISE NIGHT & TOY DRIVE: Come Donate a New Unwrapped Toy for Local Children. Live DJ, Fresh Posole. Location 237 E. Miner Ave. DEC 18: TEMECULA CA: RAMBLE ON AT THE RANCH: Classic Car Show being held at VAIL Headquarter located at 32115 Temecula Pkwy. Event runs from 3-8pm DEC 18: CHULA VISTA CA: JV’s GARAGE SHINDIG: Celebrating 40 Years! Event takes place at 1550 Frontage Rd. DEC 18: TEMECULA CA: AIDAN’S RIDE, CALIFORNIA: Sign Ups 9am-11pm at Biltwell HQ locates 42349 Winchester Rd. 50 Mile Back Road Ride to Escondido for BBQ Lunch. $20 per Rider. Starting at 42349 Winchester Rd. DEC 19: MATECA CA: GAS BASH: Event is held every 3rd Sunday from 7am-3pm at the Manteca Orchard Valley Promenade Center located at 1060 Perimeter Dr. Held

in conjunction with Manteca Antique Vintage & Collectible Fair. Free parking and admission to customers. Saturday setup for vendors from 5am – 8pm. For more info call 209-923-4026

JAN 2022: JAN 8: DEL MAR CA: Biltwell Parts and Labor Motorcycle Expo: After a decade of kickstarting every new year with an annual parking lot sale at Biltwell’s Temecula headquarters, we raised the bar in 2020 by moving our scratch-and-dent extravaganza to Storm Stadium in Lake Elsinore. We put together a plan for something even bigger and better for 2022. The 2022 Parts & Labor Custom Motorcycle Expo at Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego will be just what its name implies: a place builders, bikeriders, and bargain hunters can go to see bikes, meet people, and score deals on the best riding gear, parts and accessories available. Hosted indoors for one day only at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego, Parts & Labor Custom Motorcycle Expo is the ultimate destination for shaking off the holidays with like-minded motorcycle enthusiasts: Adults: $10, US military with ID: Free, Medical First Responders with employment ID: Free & Kids 10 and under: Free. Parking: $12 per car or bike. Dozens of custom motorcycles will be on display, each one hand-crafted by a builder specially selected for the event. Machinery and talent of this pedigree are rare, and don’t come cheap or easy. Bike Show Classes: Best Chopper (Presented by Lowbrow Customs), Modern (Presented Speed-Kings Cycle), Metric (Presented by Old Bike Barn) & ADV Class. If you think your custom motorcycle belongs in the Parts & Labor

Bike Show, email your story, contact info, and some photos to events@biltwellinc.com. Write BIKE SHOW in the subject line to help us find your submission. We’ll notify you by email if your bike makes the cut. Dozens of vendors will be on display at Parts & Labor Custom Motorcycle Expo many selling overstock, and scratch-and-dent parts and gear—most of it at discount prices. Premium brands include Biltwell, Speed-Kings, Dixxon, Rusty Butcher, Icon, Duane Ballard and many more. Every space at Parts & Labor Custom Motorcycle Expo is premium,

and boasts features that make set-up and merchandising fast and profitable: All Indoors Under One Roof, Climate Controlled for Comfort. To reserve a Small (10x10), Medium (10x20) or Large (10x40+) vendor space for your brand, email lisa@biltwellinc.com today. Website: https://www.partsandlaborexpo.com/ Follow Parts and Labor Expo on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/partsandlabor/ or https://www.facebook.com/events/378290540304585/ 22

DEC 2021: DEC 19: CLIFTON NJ: TOYS FOR TOTS CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER & RALLY: Event benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton. Event runs from 11am – 3pm. Event being held at the Maple Valley Diner located at 1116 Rt 46-W. Open to all years, makes and models. Admission is only $10.00. FREE ADMISSION with a NEW UNWRAPPED TOY. Special prize for best decorated car. Toys accepted in lobby if it rains. Trophies, contest. Prizes, 50/50, great food and specials. For more info call 201-303-3218

Every drag racer dreams of that perfect pass down the dragstrip.

Hard to do...cut a perfect light...keep it straight...run the best speed had. It doesn't happen often but when it does, there is much to cele your pit.

Steve Gibbs and Cindy Gibbs (Steve’s daughter) got that perfect pa November 6th & 7th this year. After the last nitro fume cleared out o was much to celebrate for these 2 stalwarts of keeping the glory da ing.

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three runs. The runs weren’t perfect but not too shabby. Using what they learned in the three previous events, and leaning on a great behind the scenes support team, NITRO REVIVAL #4 was a GREAT EVENT!! If you missed it, you missed one cool event.

As many know, Steve Gibbs was the brainchild of the California Hot Rod Reunion, an event they thought would only happen once but is still thriving at Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield California every October and its junior event, The National Hot Rod Reunion held at the Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green Kentucky each Father Day Weekend. Steve created both of these events after

a storied career with the NHRA. The drag racers dont call him “Hook” for no reason. After getting out of the Reunion business, Steve couldn't sit still. He knew that people loved these front engine dragsters, fuel altered, REAL funny cars and many other race cars from the glory days of drag racing, when a guy could run a fuel car out of his garage every weekend. Nitro Revival #4 landed at the Irwindale drag strip, in the area that drag racing was born in back in the day as they say. Many of us have heard the old radio ads about BIG car count drag races from many moons ago. 24, 32 or even 64 fuel car fields being hyped, NITRO REVIVAL blew all that away with 74 plus nitro breathing drag cars in the pits, on the track, on display and getting fired up and yes...CACKLING huge loads of Nitromethane.

Saturday saw the official kickoff happen with TV Tommy Ivo’s BARNSTOMER and Chris “The Greek” Karamesines CHIZZLER dragster being push started from the finish line area and doing the lane swap turn around at the starting line area before make a half track pass!!! Everyone went crazy over this kick off. 30

Saturday also saw over 200 pre-72 cars and trucks over in the HOT ROD HANGOUT area of the show. Some very nice rides on display and some historic hot rods hanging out like Lil’ John Buttera’s ‘29 Ford Roadster that drove across the country. Sunday at 1pm, right after the National Anthem was played, all the NITRO cars started up simultaneously….WOW WOW WOW!! There was a cool display of land speed cars on display and historic hot rods and Indy roadsters too. Plenty of vendors were on hand for all the participants to check out. Steve and Cindy are going to do it again in 2022. NITRO REVIVAL #5 will take place on the first weekend of November at Irwindale Dragstrip. Make your plans now to be there because you don’t want to miss this much nitro fueled fun. Nitro Revival 5...wonder if Steve thought they would only do it one time…..

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FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : CLARKSVILLE TN: FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN: Friday night cruise in! We’ll meet up at 1609 Fort Campbell Blvd at 8pm. Please be respectable and clean up your trash. The address will take you to Dirt Cheap. We will be using the Lot between Popeyes and McDonald’s. Absolutely no burnouts, you’ll be banned from any future event without question. I know some of you question the interest in these events. Not many people mark interested since we’ve been doing this for 10 months, we just post these for new folks so come on out, hundreds of cars show up weekly! Every Friday night weather permitting! 8pm to 10pm. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/clarksvillecarclub 4th FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : KNOXVILLE TN: ADVANCED AUTO PARTS CRUISE NIGHTS: Come join Summer Knight Cruisers Knoxville each month year round for a night of cool rides, good people and family fun. If you like talking cars, trucks, or motorcycles then stop by and see us. All are welcome. Cruise is held on the 4th Friday night at 7700 Oak Ridge Hwy. Cruise starts at 5pm. Cruise runs year round as long as weather permitting and 60 degrees or above. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/288777841667635/ EVERY SATURDAY MORNING CRUISIN’: FRANKLIN TN: NASHVILLE CARS & COFFEE CRUISE: Cruise runs from 8-11am. Held at the CARMIKE THOROUGHBRED 20 Theatre Complex located at 633 Frazier Drive. NCC is a free to attend Shine and Show event. If you are a vendor, car club or if you have any questions, please send us a message. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/nashvillecarsncoffee/ 3rd SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : COLUMBIA TN: CARS AND COFFEE CRUISE: Cruise being held in the Columbia Motor Alley District at 7th & Woodland. Cruise runs from 7-10am. CLARKSVILLE TN: Clarksville Cars and Coffee: Hosted by the Clarksville Gearhead Car Club. Cruise Location is at the Governor Square Mall, 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Hours: 9 am to Noon. Rain or Shine. Everyone and all rides welcome, FREE event. More info e-mail, clarksvillegearheads@gmail.com or go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/1752185954912570/ FT LAUDERDALE FL: FIRST STREET CARS & COFFEE: Cruise is held on the 3rd Saturday morning of the month. Cruise is held in downtown Ft Lauderdale at 501-599 NE 1st St. Cruise runs from 9am – 12 noon. Open to all makes, models, styles and years. For more info go to www.firststreetcarsandcoffee.com

3rd SATURDAY AFTERNOON CRUISE IN’S COHUTTA GA: PHAROH’S COHUTTA CRUISE-IN: Held every 3rd Saturday afternoon at the Red Wolfe Grille located at 320 Wolfe Street. Plenty of parking, we have access to several parking areas. Get out of the house and come on out from 1-5. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/143905937404872/ 1st SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : DOUBLE SPRINGS AL: Cruise-In Double Springs, AL: Cruise-In on the 1st Saturday of each month. Cruise runs from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM year round. Cruise is located at First United Methodist Church Double Springs. *Rain or Shine* For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/1275512662653723/ DALTON GA: Hot Mugs & Cool Bugs: Volkswagen Cruise-In: Cruise is held on the 1st Saturday morning of each month weather permitting. Join us at Gypsy Soul & Co. located at 2962 Cleveland Rd, from 8am to 11am for Hot Mugs & Cool Bugs: Volkswagen Cruise-In! For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/758239608064730/?event_time_id=758239608064730 BYRDSTOWN TN: Byrdstown Cars & Coffee: Event is a casual car show held on the 1st Saturday morning of each month from 8:00am- 12:00noon January-December (Rain or Shine) . Whether it's a sports car, super car, collector, or just a unique car or truck, all are welcome. The location is @Byrdstown Town Plaza located across from Town Hall at 109 West Main Street. Doesn't matter when you come or go, just come ready to have a good time looking at and discussing cars over a cup of coffee. Please be safe, no burnouts, loud revving, aggressive driving etc... We are appreciative to have such a great place to have this event and want to keep it. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/327309068478654/ DALTON GA: PHAROHS COFFEE & CHROME CRUISE-IN: Held on the 1st Saturday morning of every month weather permitting. Cruise held at Hardees located at Northside Shopping Center 1301 North Glenwood Ave. Cruise runs from 8-11am. For more info call 423-580-0833 SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : WILTON MANORS FL:HOLY MACKEREL CRUISE-IN: Event runs 4PM-8PM. Cruise being held at Holy Mackerel Beers located at 1414 NE 26th St. FREE to Participate! Open to All Years, Makes and Models Welcome! Presented by Russ G Events. Join us for South Florida's NEWEST Cruise-in!!! NOW, EVERY SATURDAY OF THE MONTH!!! Plenty of Parking, $25 Gift Card, Managers Choice, "Holy Mackerel Cool" Award, 15% Discount to Cruisers with Rides, Food & Drink Specials, Indoor/Outdoor Dining. Outside Dining provides clear sight of your ride. Music and more.

1st SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : BILOXI MS: EDGEWATER MALL CRUISE NIGHT: Cruise is held the 1st Saturday night of the month from 6-9pm. Cruise is held at the Edgewater mall locates on Hwy 90. Hosted by the Coast Cruizers. Custom cars, trucks, classics, hot rods, retro rods, motorcycles allowed in the Cruise-In Parking area only. Everyone is welcome to come join us. 3rd SUNDAY CRUISE IN’S: NORCROSS GA: CRUISE IN AT THE VARSITY: Cruise is held on the 3rd Sunday afternoon all year long. Cruise runs from 3-6pm. Cruise is held at the Varsity Gwinett located at 6045 Dawson Blvd. This is a FREE Cruise-In open to ALL Years-MakesModels! Even if it's COLD outside, you can enjoy some tasty HOT food inside and catch the games on their TV! Bring your friends! These Cruise-Ins are hosted by the Georgia Cool Cruisers and Southeast Wheels Events and sponsored by Streetside Classics. All our events benefit charities. We will be accepting donations (optional) for one of our favorite causes! For more info call 404-732-6842 MARYVILLE TN: Rustic Rumblers Garage Cruise-In: Cruise to be held at 4734 US Hwy 411 South. Starts April 18th thru the end of year. Food vendors, Live music, trophy awarded to the car club with the most cars in attendance. Times: Noon - 6:00pm. For more information, call 865-591-3481 or text 865-591-5058 or go to https:// www.facebook.com/rusticrumblersgarage MONDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S: OOLTEWAH TN: OOLTEWAH CRUISE IN & BIKE NIGHT: Cruise takes place every Monday night from Jan – Dec. Cruise times are 4pm - ?? Cruise is held at Cambridge Square located at 9435 Bradmore Ln. Everyone is welcome to join. LAST MONDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S: DANIA BEACH FL: MONDAY CRUISE-IN: Cruise is held on the last Monday night of each month. Cruise is held at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit located at 23 S Pointe Dr. Starts April 26th. Cruise runs from 5-9pm. Cruise is FREE. Open to all years, makes and models. Food and drink specials and Managers Pick Gift Card.

1st SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : MIDDLETOWN OH: HORSEPOWER FARM CARS & COFFEE CRUISE IN: Held the 1st Saturday of every month all year long Rain or Shine. So even on those cold winter or rainy days just come on out and hang out in the Garage. Start time is 8AM till Noon all proceeds benefit the Blue Skies Warrior Fund. Thanks for all your support we have already donated over $20,000 in 2016. Cruise located at the Horsepower Farm at 2227 Trinity Drive. For more info call 937-477-0450

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

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CHANDLER AZ: HAPPY HOUR CAR SHOW & LIVE MUSIC: Cruise held every Friday Night. Cruise is held at the Patio at the Forum located at 2301 S Stearman Drive. Cruise runs from 4-8pm. Free wood fired pizza from 5-6 PASADENA TX: FREDDYS STEAKBURGERS FRIDAY NIGHT CAR, TRUCK & BIKE MEET: Cruise happens every Friday night from 6-10pm. Takes place at the Freddy's location at 4637East Sam Houston Pkwy. Open to all makes & models. Kid & pet friendly. No burnouts and no revving. 3rd FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: ORO VALLEY AZ: 3rd FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE NIGHT: Brought to you by Freddys Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (Northside). Cruise takes place at 11143 N Oracle Rd. Cruise runs from 6-9pm on 3rd Friday of the month. Open to cars & bikes from all era’s. All makes and models from car clubs or lone wolf’s. Simple Rules. No burnouts, no loud music, be respectful of others and the property and parking lot must be left clean. Hosted by the Obsessions Car Club. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/Northsidecruisein LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH: KILLEEN TX: CARS & COFFEE KILLEEN: A free event held on the last Sunday of each month from 9am -12noon. Cruise is at the Domain Clear Creek Plaza at 2408 S Clear Rd. Community*Coffee*Car. A monthly social event for car enthusiasts. For more info follow them at www.facebook.com/killeencandc

FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN LEMON GROVE CA: ROLL WITH THE DIRTY BOMBS OF SAN DIEGO: Cruise happens every Friday night starting at 7pm. Cruise is held at Charley’s Famous Burgers located at 8213 Broadway. Cool cars, good people and great food. BURBANK CA: VALLEY CRUISE NIGHT: Cruise takes place every Friday night. Cruise is being held at the FOSTERS FREEZE located at 201 South Glenoaks Blvd. Cruise runs from 7-9pm.

FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN LONG BEACH CA: LONG BEACH CRUISE NIGHT: Held every Friday. Meet at Rosie’s at Dog Beach Parking lot. Leave the beach at 8pm. Head to the IN-N-Out in Signal Hill over around 9pm. For more info go to Long Beach Cruise Night on IG . GARDEN GROVE CA: GARDEN GROVE MAIN ST CAR SHOW: Cruise is held every Friday night from 5-8pm. Enter on north side off Acacia Pkwy. Hot Rods, Muscle cars, trucks, trophies, awards, raffles, music, food and vendors. Bring your friends and family for good times. NORTHRIDGE CA: Bob's-Northridge FridayCruz’20: EVERY FRIDAY IN NORTHRIDGE [since 2009!] the local hot rodders and classic car enthusiasts have rolled in to cruise their favorite burger joint. Bring out your hot rod (be it a classic cruiser or modern muscle), unpack your folding chairs and join in while enjoying something from Bob's menu or shopping the local stores! Cruise runs from 4-10pm at Bob’s Big Boy Northridge located at 8876 Corbin Ave. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/165520048066705/ 3rd FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN GARDEN GROVE CA: MAIN ST BOOGIE: Cruise is held on the 3rd Friday Night of the month. Cruise is held on Historic Main Street. Cruise runs from 4-8pm. Open to cars, trucks, vans and bikes. Fun games, big prizes, live music, cool cars, great eats and good times. LINDEN CA: LINDEN CRUISE NIGHT: Cruise is held every 3rd Friday Night at Orlando’s. Cruise runs from 5-8pm. Open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles. Respect the event. No burnouts, or loud music , etc. For more info go to Instagram@lindencruisenight 1st FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN SAN DIMAS CA: CLASSIC CAR CRUISE NIGHT: Cruise takes place on the 1st Friday night of each month. Cruise is held at the Via Verde Plaza located at 1190 Via Verde. Cruse runs from 3-8pm. Open event, no trophies, no registration fees and plenty of parking on-site. Restaurants and businesses will be open. No burnout, no loud engine revving and no loud music. Keep a safe distance an wear a mask. STOCKTON CA: CLASSIC CAR & HOT ROD MEET & GREET: Cruise takes place on the 1st Friday night of the month. Cruise located at 4343 N Ashley Ln. Cruise runs from 5-9pm/ See cool classic cars. East good food. Food and drinks available t Heritage Dining. All are welcome to attend. SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE-IN’S: CONCORD CA: CARS, COFFEE & BIKES: Cruise is held every Saturday morning from 10am – 1pm. Cruise is held at Perfect Brew & Juice located at 1776 Arnold Industrial Way Ste A. Parking lot event. Masks and Social Distancing in effect.

SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE-IN’S: BONITA CA: Bonita Cars & Coffee, The BCC: Bonita Cars & Coffee, The BCC, every Saturday morning, 7 A.M. to 9 A.M., Rain or Shine, Vons Shopping Center, at Bonita Donuts located at 4414 Bonita Road, Bonita. Open to all makes, all models, all years welcomed, please adhere to social distancing and wearing masks for the safety of all. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/707808933213420/ 1st SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE-IN’S: MOUNTAIN VIEW CA: CARS AND COFFEE: Hosted by the GOOMBAH’s Car Club benefitting The Family Giving Tree. Cruise is held on the 1st Saturday morning of each month. Cruise runs from 7-9am. Cruise is held at the KRISPY KREME & COSTCO located at 2146 Leghorn St (Rendstorff & 101). Everyone is welcome. For more info go to www.goombahcarclub.com or INSTAGRAM @goombahs_cc ORLAND CA: CAR SHOW & BREAKFEST BUFFET: Takes place on the 1st Saturday morning of each month. Located at 7544 Cutting Ave. Cruise runs from 8-11am SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN LOS GATOS CA: CLASSIC CRUISING: Cruising every Saturday Night starting at 7pm. Cruise is on unless it rains. Cruise is held at Classic Burgers of Los Gatos at 15737 Los Gatos ANAHEIM CA: SUPER STAR SATURDAY CAR SHOW: Cruise is held every Saturday night. Cruise runs from 5-7:30pm. Cruise is held at 1091 N Tustin Ave. Food & Drink specials. 50/50 raffle. Raffles & prizes. Fun for the whole family. Open to cars, trucks, rods, bikes and customs. For more info email racerx3@Hotmail.com 3rd SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN ORLAND CA: BURGERS & CARS: Takes place on the 3rd Saturday night of each month. Located at 7544 Cutting Ave. Cruise runs from 5-8pm VAN NUYS CA: VAN NUYS CRUISE NIGHTS: Cruise is held on the 3rd Saturday night of the month starting Feb 20th thru Dec. All vehicles welcome, Car Clubs and Solos too. Wear your mask and social distance. All media welcome. Respect the spot. No Drama. No burnouts. SUNDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : NORTHRIDGE CA: CLASSIC CARS & COFFEE CRUISE: Cruise takes place every Sunday morning year round. Cruise is held at Western Bagel located at 19500 Plummer St. Enter off Shirley Ave. Cruise runs from 6-10am. Free Event. Celebrating pre-1980 classics on Sunday mornings. NEWPORT BEACH CA: CARS AND BRUNCH: Join us every Sunday at Chihuahua Cerveza Tap room with your classic ride. Every Sunday is a surprise of who will be there. Located at 3107 Newport Blvd, 32nd and Newport / Balboa Blvd. Find us on Instagram: Cars_and_Brunch or go to https://www.facebook.com/Cars-and-Brunch102518288320876 50

3rd SUNDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : PETALUMA CA: CARS & COFFEE PETALUMA: Held the 3rd Sunday morning of each month. Cruise runs from 8-10am. Cruise is held at 389 S McDowell Blvd, in the parking lot between Pete’s Coffee and Noah’s Bagels. Open to al vehicles and motorcycles.

SONOMA CA: DEVILS BREW CARS AND COFFEE: Hosted by the Devils Darlin’s. Cruise is held on the 3rd Sunday morning of each month. Cruise runs from 8-10am. Cruise is held at the Sonoma Plaza. 4th SUNDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : STOCKTON CA: STOCKTON CARS & COFFEE: Cruise is held on the 3rd Sunday morning starting at 9am, each month. Cruise is held at the College Square Empresso located at March & Pershing. Open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/Stocktoncarsandcoffee LAST SUNDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : ROHNERT PARK CA: ROHNERT PARK CARS & COFFEE: Cruise is held on the last Sunday morning of each month. Cruise runs from 8-10am. Cruise is held at the Rohnert Park Starbucks at 459 Rohnert Park Expressway West. Located by the Juice Shack, TARGET & Panda Express. MODESTO CA: SUNDAY MORNING HOT RODS: Cruise is held on the last Sunday of every month. Cruise runs from 8am-12noon. Pre-1980 vehicles only. Held at Ridgeways Restaurant located at 2401 E Orangeburg Ave. Family Event. No burnouts, no revving and NO IDIOTS. VENTURA CA: CARS AND COFFEE VENTURA: Cruise is held on the last Sunday morning of the month. Cruise runs from 7-1oam. Cruise is held at 4360 Est Main St. 1st SUNDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : NOVATO CA: MARIN COUNTY CARS AND COFFEE: Cruise takes place on the 1st Sunday of each month. Cruise is held in the Starbucks Parking lot located at 132 Vintage way. Cruise runs from 7:30-10am. ANTIOCH CA: COFFEE n CLUTCHES: Held on the 1st Sunday morning of each month. Cruise runs from 8-10am. Cruise is held in the Starbucks parking lot at 5779 Lone Tree Way. For more info go to Coffee N Clutches on FACEBOOK or email to coffeenclutches@gmail.com SACRAMENTO CA: NATOMAS CARS & COFFEE: Cruise takes place on the 1st Sunday of each month. Cruise runs from 8-11am. Open to all makes and models. FREE coffee & donuts. Held at 4700 Natomas Blvd. Like and follow us on FB @ NatomasCarsandCoffee

1st SUNDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA: CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Cruise held on the 1st Sunday of each month. 949-485-9743Event being held at Marbella Plaza located at 31115 Rancho Viejo Rd Cruise starts at 9am. No registration fee. Food, crafts, coffee, sweets, beer, wine garden, tacos and margaritas

SUNDAY AFTERNOON CRUISE IN’S : LOS GATOS CA: RIBS & RODS: Cruise is held every Sunday afternoon starting at 12noon. Cruise is held at The Cats located at 17533 Santa Cruz Hwy. Rib Specials. Bring what you got! Presented by The Cats. WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRUISEIN’S: LOS ANGELES CA: COFFEE CRUISE: Cruise is held on Wednesday nights. Cruise runs from 7-9pm. Cruise is held at 9829 Venice Blvd.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON CRUISE IN’S SUDBURY MA: CASUAL CAR MEET: Cruise takes place every Saturday afternoon from 1-4pm. Cruise is held at Mill Village located at 365 Boston Post Rd. Bring any cool car. Everyone welcome. Runs thru end of year.

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UPCOMING SWAP MEETS JAN 8: LEBANON TN: 11th Annual Tennessee Motorama: Car show open to all models, swap meet with new and used parts, vehicle memorabilia and more. Best of Show Wins $500.00. All indoor event. Event happens rain or shine. Custom bicycle show. Event being held at the Wilson County Fairgrounds located at 945 E Baddour Pkwy. Admission is $10.00 and 12 & under are free. For entry info or more call 615364-1828 or go to www.bothbarrels.us or https://www.facebook.com/ events/434336861740608 FEB 6: NASHVILLE TN: 34th Annual Stones River AACA Swap Meet: Event will be held at the Nashville Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Ave. Swap meet is auto related, Tools, Literature, Toys, Memorabilia, Parts and Accessories. Times: 6:30am - 3:00pm. Admission $10.00, Concessions available. For more information or to reserve spot call 615 -631-3004 or go to http://www.stonesrivercarclub.com/ or go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/635555154120890/ FEB 26: Carthage TN: Parts is Parts Swap Meet: Event being held at the Smith County Ag Center located at 159 Ag Center Lane. New and used parts, motorcycle parts, auto memorabilia, vintage toys and collectibles. Spectator gates: 10:00am - 5:00pm, Admission $5.00 per person. For more info contact Both Barrels 615-364-1828 or go to https://www.facebook.com/both.barrels.1

MAR 26: Lebanon TN: Spring Thaw Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet: Event to be held at the Farm Bureau Expo Center located at 945 E. Baddour Pkwy. More info to come. For more info contact Both Barrels 615-364-1828 or go to https:// www.facebook.com/both.barrels.1

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