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Starbird Rod & Custom Show
Story & Photography by Jimmy B Story Layout by Jimmy B
Like the great Don Williams song “Tulsa Time”, if it’s the middle of February, it’s time for the Starbird Rod and Custom show.
The show took place once again inside and outside the EXPO Square Fairgrounds. This building is MASSIVE to say the least. One of if not the largest free span buildings in the USA. This makes it great for viewing all the cars, tru and motorcycles on display with no columns or poles getting in the way.
This show is made up of many different shows within a show. Besides the hundreds upon hundreds of vehicles on display,
Some of the finest vehicles in the country were in competition for the “GO FOR THE GOLD” Award. The judges choose vehicles for the “FINE NINE” awards and then the best of the nine is chosen the big winner. This year The Dirty Martini, a 1961 Chevrolet Impala built by BIG OAK Garage and owned by Dan Duffy of Marietta GA won the big trophy and $10,000.00 too! Hard choice for the judges as the other eight vehicles were all right there too!
The “Rockin’ Billy Bash” takes place down on the lower section of the center. Filled with all kinds of cool rat rods, vintage builds, patina covered rides and so much more too!
In the arena there were mini-bike
races going on , a demo derby on Saturday night, hooning, a pin-up contest, pinstripers auctions each day and live rock-a -billy music too.
Outside there was a car corral and you could take a ride in a giant 4x4 truck to get your blood flowing a little faster.
You definitely have to have some comfortable shoes on for this event, as you will be doing a lot of walking if you truly want to see everything at the show, plus all those cool vehicles.
For us, this was our first go to the show but we can say it wont be our last trip to this show..
If all this wasn't enough, you can always stop in at the Darryl Starbird Rod & Custom Hall of Fame Museum in Tulsa also. Just more gearhead fun on TULSA TIME!
