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appy New Year!!!! It’s the new year, so what does that mean to you? I know there are countless of far reaching resolutions circulating social media. Everyone needs to loose weight. Well, isn’t that a given anyway? How about this, don’t worry about the weight and just focus on how to live better! Focus on, maybe I don’t need 10 big macs every week when a piece of fruit is just as good. Why do we do these things? What is so hard? I understand that the quarter pounder with McD’s fries fresh out of the fryer is great, especially fresh screaming hot fries, but come on. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking over this past year. Some call it being absorbed, but I call it real. We are going through some serious changes in a life right now, and what better way to start a new year with really reflecting? Though I can’t and won’t take all the time here to air all my thoughts, I will say as humans, not people, we need to wake up. When we bite at tax cuts giving Americans $2000 dollars back per household per year, some may think that is a good start, I think of it as insulting. Now, if you said ten thousand back of my hard earned money, you have my attention, but is $2000 per household really that much to impact dramatically any family? The real answer is no, it’s not. Now, I am not gonna start the year off down; as a matter of fact, I will do the opposite, even with the start of this editorial. This year, Garage71 and Grease Inc. heads into our 10th year, which is amazing in itself. We have worked through our own internal challenges, doing our very best to stay true each and every month. We have provided consistent content, real content, not just recycled garbage and stories of absolutely no interest to you. We have changed the local competitors way of how they produce their magazine, as they try to recreate what we have invented. We travel the country to some of the most amazing shows, meeting some genuine people who have shared interesting life stories and experiences with us. We get to take part in other people’s events and shows, enjoying music, the lifestyle, the scenery, and the local cuisine. We have created signature events either for clients or as stand alone presentations of ourselves as a crew; shows like Rockabilly Rumble, Rockabilly Reckoning, the Luau from past days, and Hell on Wheels to name a few. Our crew has become family to each other. We have fought. We have laughed. We have shared some really deep things with each other, but we are always there together. This year is about taking all the great things we have already accomplished, and now making them grow more as we head into a national market, and in some cases, international with some amazing people, like Sabina Kelley out of Australia in this month’s Grease Inc. Our footprint is growing and has grown from this little tiny pamphlet 10 years back, to now a consistent Kustom Kulture magazine nationwide, capturing life moments with some incredible people with amazing talents and life experiences. I am extremely grateful to have made it this long in a very challenging industry filled with egos and attitudes. I am looking forward to sharing with you in 2018 some of the best moments caught in the lense of a camera, and supporting a kulture I deeply believe in.
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LETTER This month’s issue is our infamous Ink & Oil awards. For the first time, we took the awards live at the Strand in Marietta Square with Rev. Andy hosting and enjoying live music from Kitty Rose and the Rattlers, the Screamin’ Demons, and Atomic Boogie. We gave tribute to two amazing people in our local scene including Tony Dinneweth and JB Walker. Tony, you will forever be missed by your family and friends. You have touched the souls of many people and have made such a positive impact on the local scene. May you always be remembered. JB Walker, received a lifetime recognition at Ink & Oil for over 30 years in entertainment. JB has touched so many people worldwide supporting troops while during service and war times. JB has performed at the iconic Iron Horse Saloon for decades. JB has always been there for his community, peers, and fans. JB’s heart has provided entertainment for countless charities and thankless acts of kindness. It is with people like JB, that we as a sub-kulture, can look up to and say “hey, we may look different, but we all matter as people.” The Ink & Oil awards is recognition from you, our readers, our listeners on Garage71, our peers. It is support from fans nationwide acknowledging accomplishments of people, artists, establishments, and brands we all support. This is a snapshot of a community coming together to roast some great life experiences and enjoying the success of others. It is about a kulture coming together and being supportive and sharing in the praise of another’s success. We have tallied up the thousands of responses this year from a nationwide audience. The recognition comes to close one year, as we head into another amazing opportunity in 2018. To everyone that was nominated, congratulations. To everyone awarded, thank your patrons and peers for all the support and recognition of your success throughout 2017. May each and everyone of you have a tremendously prosperous new year.
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t's hard to believe it's 20 years later, but the Squirrel Nut Zippers took Christmas by the antlers and rode that sleigh to the tallest chimney this winter! Kicking off the Christmas Caravan, with "Jimbo" Mathis at center stage.
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Squirrel Nut Zippers formed back in the resurgence of that small swing movement during the early to mid 90’s with an eclectic gypsy style swing out of the foothills of the Carolinas in Chapel Hill. Today, Jimbo Mathis reunites the Zippers for a revival with the exciting Christmas Caravan tour. This ten city tour takes the current line up of Squirrel Nut Zippers through Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida. We were able to catch up with Jimbo and the Zippers at the SOLD OUT show at City Winery down at the Ponce City Market, the first weekend in December. We were so excited to see their return, and curious of the turn out as it was not heavily publicized. Actually, even we stumbled upon the show while enjoying an evening at City Winery just a week before the show.
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The show was amazing and the energy so high. You would picture this was the original line up of Squirrel Nuts Zippers from the 90's with the amount of synergy these guys have. From favorites like "Put a Lid on It", to "Good Enough for Granddad", to holiday treats like "Carolina Christmas", to "Indian Giver", and of course "I'm Coming Home for Christmas", the SNZ entertained all of us "Zipsters" with plenty of Christmas cheer. The City Winery was the best place to get this up close and personal show. Not only was every seat in the house great, but the band took the time after their show and meet and talk with any interested fan. After seventeen years, a lot can change and happen, but with Jimbo, you can see this is where is wants to be, entertaining and enjoying a great crowd's response and participation. I think we are gonna see the Squirrel Nut Zippers a lot sooner than another 20 years from now. With a new album anticipated in 2018, we are excited for Jimbo and the caravan as they travel as gypsies city to city, embarking on their current winter tour.
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hen you ask a man about his life, you’re gonna get the good, bad and sad, JB Walker tells me as we’re sitting across the table from each other. Both of us almost gagging from the nastiest shot of warm, gold tequila we’ve ever tasted. That coming from a man with a motto of liking his tequila like his women ... hot and nasty ... says a lot. “It’s a pirate’s life; Captain Morgan ain’t got shit on me.” Honey, ain’t that the truth. Captain Walker’s been in the business of biker music for over 30 years, and as many times as he’s been questioned about affiliation in the biker community, you can ask any brother the same question, and it’s the same answer across many roads: “JB’s a pirate.”
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Martin was gay before he did; he wears his shoes too big.” We both start laughing, loudly, in a tiny place. He says he met him in a casino in Panama, but they eventually became friends. Martin was even involved with the Make A Wish Foundation, which led JB’s daughter, Erica, to meet her favorite singer and guest star from General Hospital. He then tells me about his mojo ring. A ring that found him. Any business that needed his signature, he would pour hot wax on it and stamp it with his ring instead. “Everybody knew whose seal that was!” And it seems everyone knew JB. He tells me about a time in Nashville on Music Row, he and one of his sidekicks were shimmying up poles and slappin’ ‘em with Cheap Whiskey Band stickers (you can still see some of these), and out walks Kris Kristofferson. Kris looked up and asked what the hell they were doing, “Advertising!” Walker said, “Johnny Cash was the man that got Coe out of jail, but Kristofferson took him out on tour.” “You’ve always got to have a mentor and a protege. Mine are DAC and Dustin Lee Benefield.” (a man and band you should get to know). 30 years of playing every bar and rally there is. The Pirate has paved the way for many biker bands and will continue to hold it down. “The Cheap Whiskey Band’s recording a new album, “Roll Hard Forever – Forever Roll Hard” and has a tell-all book titled “25 years of Daytona.” JB Walker is my mentor and one of the best guys I’ve ever met. He’s taken me in and supports everything I do. We’re both huge fans of each other. From being the best daddy he can be to his late son, JB3, his late daughter, Erica, and his ‘life-saver’ youngest, Jessica, to rolling hard and rockin’ on in every way possible. JB is one, if not THE, hardest working man in this business. Thanks for being an amazing friend to me. I love and respect you so much, mego el mego ... YEAAAAAAAAAAAA! I asked Tyler Coe (David Allan’s oldest son) to tell me his best story about JB, whom he’s known since he was a baby. “I’ve been sitting here for ten minutes trying to think of a single story I have about JB Walker that I could tell in public and there isn’t a damn one. And I feel like that’s about the best testament to the kind of friendship he and I have. If you don’t know about what he and I did this time or that time, you probably have no business knowing about it at all.”
“ I’VE BEEN SITTING HERE FOR TEN MINUTES TRYING TO THINK OF A SINGLE STORY I HAVE ABOUT JB WALKER THAT I COULD TELL IN PUBLIC AND THERE ISN’T A DAMN ONE.” He started out as the hell-raising, country singer, David Allan Coe’s security guard. A job he appreciated, but never really owned. It wasn’t until late one night, after a gig in Douglasville with Coe, that JB got the bump in the right direction, literally. His eldest daughter, Erica, came wheeling in on her scooter, bumped into him and said, ‘’Daddy, you always tell us that we can be anything we wanna be; why don’t you be what you wanna be?” Erica was seven at the time, and sadly was taken from this world too soon. “She taught me how to roll hard”, he says tearing up. “The next day, I quit, and that’s when this crazy ride started.” From traveling to Somalia, The Panama Jungles, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, to the ‘Footprint of Freedom’ (Diego Garcia) on U.S.O. tours to playing Daytona Bike Week for 25 consecutive years. Never missing a date, and never late. The man’s seen and done almost everything, and what hasn’t been done, ‘We’ll go do it.” By this time, we’re both so engrossed in our beers and tears, we decide it’s time to lighten the mood. JB comes out with, “I knew Ricky
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Sabina Kelley Hometown: Vegas Relationship: Married to the most amazing man ever, Nixx Favorite Color: Pink Hobbies: Dancing, traveling, kicken' it with my friends and kids Education: College Occupation: International PinUp Model, TV Star, and Showgirl Pets: Sundae, a blue English Staffy Favorite Food: Mexican
Music I listen to: Some of my favorites are Eminem, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, and Social Distortion Favorite Movie: True Romance and Lawless Drink of Choice: Jack Daniels Turn On: Real and honest hard working people with dreams and goals Turn Off: Liars, cheaters, back stabbers and people with broken promises always Do I change my own oil? I have, but I don't usually. Cars: My husband & I own 2 oldies, a 65 Impala and a 62 Impala
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can't believe that 2018 is here! Time has flown by and so many great memories have been made. I always like to reflect back over the year thinking of things I would like to change for the New Year or that I wish I had done in the past! One thing that I know I can do better with is keeping in touch with people. Not just by text or email, but actually calling them or going to lunch or something. As busy as we all are, it's really important to step back and realize that nothing beats a good laugh and conversation in person with a great friend! I am going to keep this as one of my personal goals in 2018. It will help me in personal growth, as well as with my real estate business. I have to break out of my shell and talk to everyone! This leads to me to what this article is actually about, and that's the amazing company My Vintage Look out of Nashville, TN. You may be familiar with them from shows such as the Nashville Boogie, where her styles graced the runway in the fashion show. Owner Stacy Davidson also made a trip to The Rockabilly Reckoning, one of our Georgia shows. It was great seeing all of her gorgeous dresses and accessories in person. The Day at the Vineyard Dress in Call Me print is the perfect dress for my New Year's theme! It is a novelty print with antique phones and "call me" all over it! The dress is completely cute! It features a plunge v-neck wrap look. It has double halter straps and one is an adjustable shoulder strap, so you can get extra support. The skirt is a very full circle and falls below the knee. It also has pockets! The material is 100% cotton. I love the style and fit of this one. Ringing in the New Year will be a breeze in the Call Me dress! Stacy started 9 years ago selling authentic vintage and then decided to launch her own line last Spring. That is when MVL was born! You can find many styles and patterns to suit you within her company. They are timeless and flattering pieces, you'll feel confident wearing. Also, they are made in Nashville, which is a bonus! Be on the lookout for Stacy and MVL at festivals and shows this year, and I'm sure you'll fall in love with the line too!
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BEST BIKER BAR & CRUISE IN: B3 BAR AND GRILL
Congratulations B3 Bar and Grill for one more year at being recognized for the best Biker Bar on the east coast. B3 Bar and Grill, located in Austell, Georgia, is literally 3 parts now... Music Venue, Pool Room, Dance Club. Each section is separate and complete!! Do you want live music? Go to the back to the band hall. Do you want to play pool and listen to the jukebox? They have that too!! Do you want to shake that money maker? Head to the basement to the B3 bomb shelter dance club where visitng DJ's will be playing all your favorite music!!! Something for everyone but always Biker Friendly!! "Great service, great environment with awesome entertainment! Reasonable prices and daily specials! Lots of fun and the food is delicious! The staff is amazing. They also just opened a tattoo shop in the back!" B3 Bar and Grill, owned by Carlos Bickers, has been an Atlanta area mainstay now since December 2012. B3 Bar and Grill is also recognized as the home for the Rockabilly Reckoning.
BEST BAR: STAR BAR
The infamous Star Bar, located in Little 5 Points, Atlanta, Georgia, is home to Rockabilly and Punk. The Star Bar has been an underground music icon for decades, now under the ownership of Kahle Davis. THE STAR COMMUNITY BAR - “Best Dive in Little 5,” features MONDAY NIGHT COMEDY every week 8pm, every Tuesday THE LITTLE 5 POINTS DANCE PARTY with DJ MP3PO & QUASI MANDISCO 10pm, every Wednesday BIKE NIGHT AT LITTLE VINYL LOUNGE 7pm and LIVE MUSIC Thur–Sat (9pm–3am) every week! So many stories to tell from years of attending shows seeing national acts including Southern Culture on the Skids, the Woolly Bushman, Hillbilly Casino, Big Sandy, Drivin n’ Cryin, and more. Home of Bubbapolooza taking place every Memorial Day weekend in Atlanta, the Star Bar is the iconic dive bar. Make sure when you visit, to always kneel and give homage to Elvis and his shrine located in the vault.
BEST RESTAURANT: HOLY TACO
All hail the Holy Taco!!! Holy Taco is a modern Mexican eatery in East Atlanta Village with a seasonal locally-influenced menu. With authentic Latin American cuisine made from only fresh, natural ingredients and a Glenwood Avenue home characterized by a stylish modern décor, Holy Taco brings a new scene to East Atlanta Village. The full-service restaurant welcomes diners with upbeat music, delicious fare and enticing drinks. Holy Taco is located at 1314 Glenwood Avenue SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30316 and can be reached at 404-230-6177 or visited online at http://holy-taco.com/. Look for the large patio just east of the intersection at Flat Shoals. The Holy Taco is a taqueria focused on sustainable local ingredients located in East Atlanta with an ever-changing and evolving menu. “I found God here! And the... The holy trinity of tacos! The lengua (cow tongue) The baby goat The pork belly. This was truly amazing.”
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BEST PLACE TO BRING A DATE: THE BOTANICAL GARDENS
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is Atlanta’s urban oasis located in the heart of Midtown. The Botanical Garden is not only filled with an amazement of Botanical treasures, but also features a summer music series, Christmas Garden of Lights, special events including weddings and more. Explore more than 30 acres of breathtaking botanical bliss at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, located adjacent to Piedmont Park in the heart of Atlanta. Since the Garden opened more than 35 years ago, there’s been more than 50 different updates, new exhibits and upgrades applied to the facility, making these gardens a must see for any couple in Atlanta.
BEST DECK: RUSTY BARREL
“This unique dive is the sister bar of the Beer Barrel down the street. However it is bigger and brighter. The menu is limited but a quick burger or sandwich with a beer it is a great place! The ownership and staff are super friendly which is the main reason I come back regularly. Finally they have darts, live music, dancing, TVs and the staff always has fun.” The Rusty Barrel located in Marietta, Georgia, just down from the famous Big Chicken, the Rusty Barrel is creating their own memories to be remembered for years to come. “Love this bar, my kind of place, OK I’m not going to sing the song, but the renovation of this building is phenomenal, the staff beyond phenomenal, and the food was very good with a small menu... Definitely ace work in progress...”
BEST MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP: HELLBENDER HARLEY-DAVIDSON
For another year, Hellbender Harley-Davidson takes the deserved recognition in this year’s Ink and Oil awards. With one of the youngest dealership operators nationwide, the brother sister team of Kimberly and Christopher Husley, being guided by Suzzane Husley, they have created an additional family within their crew, not only at Hellbender Harley-Davidson, but their family of dealerships including Southern Devil Harley-Davidson and located at the Braves Stadium, Tomahawk Harley-Davidson. Hellbender Harley-Davidson has a staff that can be proud of. The Sales staff is not only courteous and knowledgeable, they are proud Harley bike owners and are able to guide you though a sales process without a sales pitch. Their Service Department is staffed with Harley-Davidson factory-trained, PHD-certified service technician’s ready, willing, and able to fulfill all your Harley-Davidson motorcycle service needs. Our Service Department features a free-standing dyno room and a customer lounge for your convenience. At the Parts counter, the staff can answer your questions from maintenance to accessorizing. They have the knowledge and experience to help you with all your needs. Congratulations again Hellbender Harley-Davidson. Thank you for all the years of support in the local and regional area. Your entire team is by far one of the best to work with. Cheers! Now, let’s ride!
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BEST MICRO BREWERY: RED HARE
Red Hare Brewing Company is an independent microbrewery located in the heart of Marietta, GA. In August 2011, Red Hare started selling craft beer throughout the state of Georgia and in 2012 became the first craft brewery in Georgia to can their beer. Red Hare Brewing Company was named FOURTH best brewery in the 2016 U.S. Open Beer Championship, accepting FIVE medals! Red Hare offers four year round beers, in addition to seasonal and craft soda brands, and is currently distributed in Georgia, Tennessee,South Carolina, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle. Stop by for one of their tours & tastings to see where the magic happens: Tuesday – Fridays 3:00-9:00pm and Saturdays open at 12PM (noon). 1998 Delk Industrial Blvd. Marietta, GA 30067. “At Red Hare, we’re all about innovation, so we’ve developed the world’s first y-uicy IPA. So much more than juicy, the Soft J IPA is filled with softness from Amarillo, Idaho 7, and Citra hops for some serious y-uiciness. Come get a six-pack (or case) exclusively at our taproom!”
BEST LIQUOR: JAMESON
Let’s get this out of the way. Ireland’s most famous whiskey was founded by a Scotsman. Having spent most of his life as a sheriff clerk, John Jameson arrived in Dublin as a middle-aged man. We’re not sure if we can put his decision down to a midlife crisis, but it was a big move for someone who had a well-established job at home. When he set up shop, Bow Street wasn’t the only distillery in this area. In fact, this part of Dublin was a whiskey making hotspot. The capital was booming at the turn of the 19th century and John Jameson wasn’t the only person trying to stake a claim. Well, the Kustom Kulture still believes in tradition, and support the lifetime of labor behind creating the now iconic green bottle. Jameson Original is a blend of pot still and fine grain whiskeys that is as versatile as it is smooth. Triple-distilled and aged for a minimum of 4 years, this is the timeless whiskey of the Kustom Kulture Lifestyle.
BEST BARTENDER: MELISSA MERRITT
Congratulations to Melissa Merritt at B3 Bar and Grill. A lot of times we ask, what makes a great bartender. Well, if you ask anyone at B3, you will none other than hear Melissa’s name called out (We think she secretly owns B3). The loyal “fan” club of Melissa celebrates another year with her, as she is recognized by an overwhelming amount of support by her patrons. Stop by when you are in the area and enjoy in the great company of B3 Bar and Grill a little libation served with a touch of class and sass!
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BEST SHADE TREE SHOP: G & G CYCLE SHOP
G & G Cycles and Service, offers service and repair of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles as well as all other makes and models, with 12+ years of dealership and aftermarket experience. Owner, Brad GoForth, graduated from Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) in 2006. After working at a dealership for a little over 10 years, he decided to branch out on his own to get away from the detached and impersonal feeling a customer gets at some dealerships and deal with the customer 1 on 1. His wife, Tina and 2 daughters Presley and Phoenix are his driving force. Not only does Brad bring high quality workmanship and skills to Woodstock, Georgia, he lives in the community he serves. The customer friendly and family-style shop specializes in Harley’s and just about any other make and model out there. Come experience the quality of work that G&G Cycles can to for you.
BEST MOTORCYCLE BUILDER: JT AT KOTIC KUSTOMS In business since 2001, K-otic Kustoms is proud to provide a full service motorcycle shop, offering all services for all makes and models. Interested in customizing your bike? JT Long, owner and primary builder at K-otic, has built an award winning list of customizations. Everything from custom handlebars or exhausts to fully one-off choppers or motorcycles. If you and JT can envision it, he can and will build it. K-otic Kustoms is your one stop shop for all Domestic and Metric bikes specializing in custom creations. JT’s builds have seen covers of many of the national magazines and shows including the infamous, Rat’s Hole. Congratulations JT and crew of K-otic Kustoms, for all the years in the industry and for leading the way when it comes to creative functioning art.
BEST HOT ROD SHOP: MILLS AND CO.
Make sure your vehicle is ready for the journey ahead with quality servicing and care from the auto experts at Mills and Co. in Marietta. Mills and Company specializes in custom fabrication, restoration and repairs of vintage autos, hot rods and motorcycles. The professionals here can handle anything from custom paint jobs to complete interior detailing and upholstery restoration as well as parts fabrication. Keep your ride looking brand new with a professional and affordable detailing service from the highly rated Mills and Co. “Josh Mills has the most experience with flatford Fords in Georgia. He performed amazing work on my family’s 1941 Ford tudor. The steering and suspension has been almost dangerous for the last 20 years. When he rebuilt the steering gear, linkage and replaced the original shock absorbers, the car tracks and handles like new. Now it can provide reliable transportation and enjoyment again... THX Josh.”
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BEST PAINTER/PAINT SHOP: CHARLIE TYRE OF RNO
It is a pleasant announcement to see a great friend of Grease Inc. get recognized for years in his trade. Ink and Oil would like to present this year’s Best Paint Shop & Painter to artist, Charlie Tyre. Charlie has been painting for over 30 years in the industry. Once a sign painter, Charlie gravitates to his passion within his kulture with traditional pin striping, lettering, full body paint, airbrushing, and more. Charlie has created a very loyal following over the years, and even now teaches up and coming potential painters with special artist series pin striping classes at his shop and sometimes as an guest artist off location. Charlie is no stranger to the lifestyle, once as a motorcycle drag racer, this is not only Charlie’s life, it’s his passion.
BEST PIN STRIPE ARTIST: CORY COX
It is always great to see new talent come into the scene and get recognized for efforts and talent. When it seemed as though Pin Striping was beginning to fade off a little and no one around to pick up the brush to carry on a deep rooted tradition, from the Alabama-Georgia state line came a young man by the name of Cory Cox. This humble hard working guy has made a dramatic impact coming out this past year and capturing a lot of attention. You can see a lot of old skool strokes in Cory’s work, but also you see a part of himself and the new breed of Pin Striping emerge. Cory Cox took the Master Trophy Trophy as Hell on Wheels this past year with his Best Motorcycle Paint Trophy and spent the entire day striping gassers, rods, and a little of this and that at the same time. It is great to support local artist and see this is not a dying part of our kulture with artists like Cory Cox keeping it very much alive.
BEST CRAFTSMAN: JUSTIN ROBERTS
This recognized category offers an expansive approach to our kulture. As a crafts·man: ‘kraf(t)s-m n; noun: craftsman; plural noun: craftsmen; a person who is skilled in a particular craft.synonyms:artisan, artist, skilled worker; expert, master; archaicartificer “the handiwork of East Coast craftsmen” Justin Roberts, a former US Marine, Iraq war veteran, creates a unique blend of oils that will tame that razor wire you call a beard. Justin has worked years on creating a blend of oils that will moisturize and make even the driest, gnarliest beard become healthy, soft and manageable. Whisker Whiskey beard oils are made from 100% natural ingredients and will help your beard grow stronger, thicker,and faster, while reducing “beardruff” and itchyness. Whisker Whisley has a selection of several manly scents that make you feel like your holding a chainsaw in one hand, and a bottle of ‘shine in the other. All products are handmade right here in the USA.
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BEST UPHOLSTERY: LYONS UPHOLSTERY
Ink & Oil would like to recognize Cheryl Lyons of Lyons Upholstery. Lyons Upholstery specializes in motorcycles, auto, and furniture work. Based in Decatur, Cheryl is known for her artistic talent and extremely easy to work with. “I love to sew and work with my hands, I am a welder by trade. I would rather figure out how to make something myself, than to buy it, it is much more rewarding.” Starting off making wallets in 2004, Cheryl has now expanded her trade into creative outlets showing off her craft with project builds throughout the southeast. Give her a like this winter at www.facebook.com/ lyonsupholstery, and get working on making that dream ride look great both inside and out!
BEST NATIONAL EVENT: ROCKABILLY RECKONING
Several years back, a small group of people received a call from B3 Bar & Grill’s owner, Carlos Bickers, when another local event went belly up. Carlos offered B3 as an alternative location to host this cancelled show. Immediately several people in the community worked feverishly to pull it all together at the last minute and it was a huge success! Since then, Carlos has created his own version of a show with that same summer Rockabilly flair. The Rockabilly Reckoning has now become a southeast destination in July with attendees traveling from Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. In years past we have enjoyed many historic icons including Billy Harden, and several current day Rockabilly and Psychobilly Bands including the Krank Daddies, Little Lesley and the Bloodshots, the Koffin Kats, and more.... We look forward to another summer oasis at B3 Bar & Grill as Austell, Georgia feels the beat of the Reckoning. The Ink & Oil issue proudly presents in the People and Places portion of Grease Inc., a full spread of this past year’s event.
BEST MUSIC VENUE: DIXIE TAVERN
The Dixie Tavern is no stranger to live music. Known as the “Home of the Zac Brown Band”, the Dixie Tavern opens it’s doors quite often to the Kustom Kulture with shows including Smooth and the Bully Boys, side show antics of Captain and Madam Maybelle, Beitthemeans, and of course the Psycho DeVilles. The Dixie Tavern is packed full of live music nightly and accompanies a great po’ boy & burger-centric Southern menu at this roadhouse-style bar. “This is truly a great place to see local bands, drink cold beer, and mingle in an OTP setting”.
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BEST SINGER SONGWRITER: WAITS & CO.
Waits & Co. was formed in 2011 out of a coffeehouse performance in Savannah, Georgia by singer-songwriter Jon Waits that good friend Markus Kuhlmann sat in on. From Jon’s prolific songwriting and Markus’ multi-instrumental abilities it was obvious that we had something unique on our hands. Performing for a year as a duo we decided that we wanted to fill out our sound by adding another acoustic instrument. The upright bass was a perfect fit. Fast forward several years, experiments with other instrumental performers, and a lineup change, John Pizzichemi came into the picture. Though an electric bassist by trade he quickly picked up the skills, and dedicated the required practice time to filling the role of our trusted ‘keeper of rhythm’ and official third member of Waits & Co. We have been fortunate to enlist a variety of other great musicians to make our sound larger for private events, festivals, and high-profile gigs. As a trio we’ve become a staple of the Savannah music circuit, performing weekly around the area, and have been featured in multiple articles from the press, including a full page interview with Jon Waits for his award in Connect Savannah’s Best Of 2015 issue for Savannah’s ‘Best Singer-Songwriter’. We have stayed true to our roots and only carry a few ‘cover’ tunes in our arsenal, but still fill the standard of three to four hour gigs with our original material.
BEST ROCKABILLY BAND: KITTY ROSE AND THE RATTLERS
Southern Styled Original Rockabilly and Jump Blues straight outta Atlanta, Georgia, Kitty Rose and The Rattlers mew mew mew with a bite! Featuring belting vocals, wailing sax and the best swingin’ rockabilly rhythm section in the South, Kitty Rose continues her legendary rise from country-western kiddie star to full fledged rockabilly Cat! Purrrifik! Performing as Kitty Rose, singer Katharine Cole spent years as an aspiring if unconventional country artist, releasing several CDs of old-style country & western cowgirl tunes. Now the onetime Texan and Californian is living in Atlanta and has made the switch to rockabilly with her new group, Kitty Rose & the Rattlers. She also has a 7” vinyl single and full-length album out of songs in this style, under her newly adopted moniker Rockabilly Kitty Rose. The tracks on the single, “Bourbon Bound” and “I Saw a Ghost,” can also be found on the album Gotta Wind Down!, available as a download from various online digital retailers.
BEST PSYCHOBILLY BAND: KOFFIN KATS
12 years and still going strong, the Koffin Kats open road lifestyle has taken them all over the U.S. and Europe. Touring with bands like Mad Sin, Nekromantix and The Meteors, the Koffin Kats have earned their spot amoungst the best of psychobilly bands. With ten studio record releases and now their own label these guys are unstoppable. Their latest release, “Party Time in the End Times”, shows how creative they can be and how much attitude comes out to grab you by the throat. With the return of their guitarist, Tommy Koffin, along with Vic and E-Ball, The Koffin Kats mission is to keep live music – ALIVE.
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BEST AMERICANA/ROOTS BAND: ANDREA COLBURN AND MUD MOSELEY
Andrea Colburn and Mud Moseley sound like a panther screaming in the middle of the night, like a band of gypsies at a tea party, like a carefully curated hullabaloo held in a Wild West funeral home. Like Doc Watson and the Cramps had a heinous love child. Just as much influenced by Willie Nelson, Tom Waits, and Hank Williams Sr. as new Country acts such as Colter Wall and the Deslondes, Colburn & Moseley keep somewhat of a traditional country and blues feel all while giving it their own haunting, part Piedmont, part psychobilly spin. The duo plan on bringing their own brand of bad to a town near you this year. Part Flat Duo Jets, part Bonnie and Clyde, this is not a performance that you will want to miss. Just maybe don’t stand in the front row.
BEST PUNK/SKA: SOUTHERN SKA SYNDICATE Southern Ska Syndicate is ready to get the party started with their mix of classic ska and rocksteady sounds guaranteed to get you skanking on the dance floor! With members from all around the United States and veterans of other bands, Southern Ska Syndicate brings the rebel spirit of 1960’s Jamaican music to you! Despite being banned from performing in Mongolia, the band’s high energy and positive vibe can’t be brought down. Southern Ska Site has an official website where you can find the latest updates on the band, check out all upcoming show dates, and even hear some tunes. Check back often for updates often and get your butt to a show, so you can dance the night away with Southern Ska Syndicate! http://southernskasyndicate.com
BEST ROCK BAND: NO SWEAT
“No Sweat brings a genuine energy that only playing cover tunes can produce. Not faced with the burdens of selling records and the music industry machine, this band focuses on making people laugh, sing, and dance. They’re energetic and always make sure their fans have a good time. This band likes to incorporate the same feeling that their name expresses… have fun and take no prisoners. No Sweat…. No song is safe; no town will ever be the same. No Sweat….” If you have not seen them, what rock have you been under?!? Phillip May we all know from “Mechanics “ playing Charley Magruders in the 80’s 90’s, and his other bands since. He has not stopped rockin since the cradle of rock he was born to be in! Don’t miss this show. Always a good one.
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BEST FESTIVAL: HELL ON WHEELS
Hell on Wheels is about a kulture. It’s about a lifestyle. It’s a celebration of our dedicated focus to supporting our local scene at our anniversary at Garage71 radio and Grease Inc. magazine… Come celebrate 10 years with the entire crew of Garage71 radio and Grease Inc. magazine this coming October 13th and 14th, 2018. This was a complete surprise and interesting to write up more than a thank you and plug for something we just believe in and love. THIS YEAR IS GOING TO BE OUT OF CONTROL! 10 YEARS STRONG AND STEADY, HELL ON WHEELS HAS BEEN A REGIONAL INDUSTRY ICON. THIS YEAR, WE the continued combination of HELL ON WHEELS AND GEAR JAM VINTAGE DRAGS will be epic! COME ON OUT AS THE BLACK COLLAR FLEA MARKET HITS ATLANTA WITH THE CLASSIC CAR, MOTORCYCLE, AND BICYCLE SHOW. THERE IS MUSIC ALL DAY FROM ROCKABILLY, ROOTS AMERICANA TO BLUE GRASS. MAKE SURE YOU GO UP AND GIVE A SHOUT TO REV. ANDY, CHRIS GANCI, GRIZZLY ADAMS, Buttercream Bettie, Timo, Stretch and the rest of the crew THROUGHOUT THE DAY’S EVENT AND TELL THEM IT’S TIME TO “CURE YOUR SINNING SOUL WITH A LITTLE BIT OF ROCK-N-ROLL”. It’s all about you and the sub-kulture lifestyle...
BEST TATTOO SHOP: LIBERTY TATTOO
Liberty Tattoo opened in the summer of 2002. Named after the owners, Shay and Kaki Cannon’s daughter, born in the spring of the same year. The shop has grown a lot over the years. “We really believe in taking care of our customers one at a time and creating the design they need, and I think that is what keeps people coming back to us year after year. Please check out all of our artist’s work and get in touch when you are ready to get your design started.” Shay and Kaki Cannon. “I’ve had ALL my work done there. I get compliments all the time on my tattoos, and it’s because of them. The shop is very professional always. Clean. They don’t get judgy, they do give you honest opinions and advice though.... They want the work to look good.” “Absolutely Professional staff, atmosphere and setup! I will continue to have my ink done here and I will send as many people as I can to these trusted Talented artists.”
BEST TATTOO ARTIST: PHILLIP DUKE
Lucky Draw Tattoo offers a truly unique experience. We offer custom art; a clean environment; new needles guaranteed every time; autoclave sterilization, a friendly sterile atmosphere; and various art styles - new and old school, realistic, fine line, black and gray, bold color, portraits and pretty much anything you could imagine. Lucky Draw Tattoo was established in 1996 by owner & award winning Artist Phillip Duke. The owners Phillip & Margi Duke have put their heart and soul into the tattoo industry. Tattooing is a brotherhood & a life time commitment. Lucky Draw Tattoo and Phillip have been published in film and magazines from NBC to various tattoo publications, including Prick Magazine, International Ink, and many others. Welcome to the Best Tattoo Shop in the Metro Atlanta area! Visit our website today for more information about our shops, our artists & to see their online portfolios! www.LuckyDrawTattoos.com, (770) 795-9233
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BEST HAIR STYLIST: AMY SWANSON
When the lady of the town speaks, most everyone listens. That was the case when it appears Amy Swanson of Salon Rouge in Hiram, Georgia was overwhelmingly recognized for being attentive to her clients and creating some great hair styles over the years. Salon Rogue is a warm and friendly hair salon located right in the heart of downtown Hiram, Georgia. Amy has been a licensed hairstylist for 14 years. She enjoys helping people feel better about themselves thru cuts and color. She specializes in Makeover’s and Bold trendy Colors.
BEST MAKE UP ARTIST: KIMBER PORTMANN, ALWAYS PRETTY BY KIMBER
The Kustom Kulture is no stranger when it comes to looking dapper as a guy and a bombshell as a lady. Known in the community is a lovely gal who is always looking her best, and loves to create great looking memories for the ladies so they are always pretty. Kimber is well trained in a plethora of fields! Starting in middle-school and though high-schoolm, Kimber was very active in the theater and helped with hair and make up for plays and musicals. At 16, she began working in Haunted houses doing make up and helping with set design. In her late teens, Kimber realized she was probably meant to have grown up in the 1950’s having such a great love for all things retro. Kimber is known and repescted for her talent in pinup hair and make up, as it is also part of her everyday life.
BEST BARBER SHOP: RUTABAGA
Rutabaga: (from an old Swedish dialectal word), swede (from Swedish turnip),[1] or neep (Brassica napobrassica, or var. Brassica napusnapobrassica, or Brassica napusrapifera) is a root vegetable that originated as a cross between the cabbage and the turnip. We this might be the wikipedia on a Rutabaga, but we ain’t talking veggies here in Grease Inc.! Congratulations to John Rusnak, owner of Rutabaga in the heart of Decatur for this year’s recipient of Ink & Oil. With the revived attention on men’s styles, looks, and barber shops, after 20 years, John has carved his impression in the local scene. A recent consideration for joining the Scumbassidors, Rutabaga stays true to it’s own style and eclectic look. Home of the “enchanted mermaid”, stop by to schedule a dapper session while sipping back on some bubbly...
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BEST BARBER: DARIAN WEATHINGTON
Congrats to the “Devil’s Right Hand ”, Darian Weathington of Barker-Jackson Barbershops for being recognized in this year’s Ink & Oil awards. Wow! Coast to coast we received submissions from local shops and patrons from the ever growing popularity of looking dapper these days. Darian, stands out in the crowd when it comes to style. Also known to some as “Ishmael”, Darian prides himself to ensure you are looking your best, while delivering that true gentleman’s shop feel. Come and sip on some whiskey while you wait. When you are finish, you can always stop next door at the cigar shop and enjoy a complete day with the devil himself...
BEST LADY’S APPAREL: JUNK DRUNK JONES
Looking for a local shop that has it all? Junk Drunk Jones, inspired by the youthful Ms. Stephanie Jones is supported of decades of American history. “Many of our visitors and customers ask “Exactly how long have you been doing this?”. I can tell that many people find it hard to believe that I started “picking” per se, at age 7. However, it is true. My parents began dragging me around the country looking for antiques at a very early age. Long enough to know just a little about everything and a lot about nothing. I still have some of my very first purchases as a kid on the road. A collection of Peanuts books and a Peanuts tin lunch box that still have a place in my home’s decor and probably always will!” Junk Drunk Jones stocks a wide variety of vintage and vintage inspired goods. Stephanie and her team travel all over the country finding the most vibrant, funky, and eclectic items for Their inventory. The motto at Junk Drunk Jones is that every day should be a treasure hunt. “You are sure to take a trip down memory lane while visiting our store.”
BEST KUSTOM KULTURE ARTIST: DAVE COOK
Over the past few years, we have seen the growing change in our community when it comes to art. Maybe as a kulture when are redefining ourselves and our “taste” for one of a kind art, with still a flair of attitude, make an exquisite addition in any home or office. During these years, we have sine then been working with an array of amazing artists for event artwork, designs for clients, and more. This year we added the category to recognize an artist in our scene that clearly defines a unique style in Kustom Kulture. This year, as the first recipient of an Ink & Oil artist series goes out to Dave Cook. Known mostly for his style with Monster art, Dave also is the art director at Jeckyll Brewery. Dave is commissioned for many side projects including band’s album covers, unique concert posters, and more. Come celebrate the arts and support your local artist. We will be creating a “pop up” shop and bringing back the Kustom Kulture Artist Series at the Garage71 Studios this year. Dave Cook will be one of our showcase artists in 2018. Make sure you keep your attention for this announcement.
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BEST PHOTOGRAPHER: TRASHY BETTY PHOTOGRAPHY
As our kulture continues to redefine itself, this one gal is ahead of her time, Sweet Melissa, aka Trashy Betty Photography, is all but trashy. “I’m the most indecisive person you’ll ever meet. I’m over-excited about EVERYTHING. My hobbies include gardening, spending time with my family, thrift shopping, & flea markets! When I was younger, I had a slight obsession with editing my friends, and my photos with Gawd-awful filters on PicMonkey & other online editing programs. My reading tastes are night & day. I’m a sucker for juvenile literature. Some of my favorites are the Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull & of course anything Harry Potter! I also love reading classic short stories by Flannery O’Connor, Anais Nin, etc. My favorite living authors are Ron Rash & Donald Ray Pollock. I have 3 Daughters who are my world. I had my first when I was just 2 years older than she is now, and wouldn’t trade the experience for anything in the world! We grew up together; she taught me about love & life as well as what’s most important in this crazy world! My second daughter is my absolute mini-me and as dreamy and flighty as I’ve ever been! My sweet toddler likes to be referred to as “Queen Prissy”... need I say more?” Trashy Betty photographs boudoir, vintage styled boudoir, pin-up, & glamour. We also cover small weddings, elopements, engagements, children, newborns, seniors, and families! Email trashybetty@yahoo.com for availability & booking or visit our website at WWW.TRASHYBETTY.COM !
BEST CLUB: LIFERS C.C.
It’s not a hobby it’s a lifestyle! The Lifers car club was formed in Atlanta in 2013. It was, and still is a traditional style club based on the preservation of a Lifestyle they hold sacred. From the humble beginnings of its origin, it was a small group of friends keeping the Kustom kulture alive. Now the club has grown into Savannah as well as Chattanooga Tn.but holds the same core values as it did from day one .You can frequently spot members driving their cars all over the city, as well as out of state to different shows ,and events, or even just to work .They Love Any excuse to hop in their cars and burn fuel. After all they are cars right, aren’t they made to be driven?
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or the past three years we have deeply enjoyed working with a great little dive bar, Porterdale Bar & Grill in Porterdale, GA. The owners, Scott and Debi, took over this joint just prior to us reaching out and working together. Since then, we have enjoyed taking part in creating some amazing good times with some great people. Walking into PBG is like stepping into a Cheers sitcom. Its true when they say, “everyone knows your name�, because after one visit, the staff at Porterdale Bar & Grill, does know you, and you become family instantly. Well, for the third year in a row, we have enjoyed bringing original music to PBG with Scott and Debi heavily supporting live music. We have hosted Battle of the Bands, always taking place just before the Thanksgiving holiday, with the finals the first week of December. We have encountered some incredible music over the years with our brands hiring some acts for festivals. PBG has hired many of the bands in the battle to come back and play various shows with them, including names like Red Dirt Mountain. Well, this year is no different, except the fact that we took the show from local to regional with out of state bands entering. This year's show included acts from Hollow Sky, returning from year two: Tuesday in December, The Gods of Mars out of South Carolina, the ATLUS, the Dround Hounds, acoustic performance by Jared Breshers , Tyler Wallace, and Amy Rae, country rock performer. Now, we did encounter some upsets for the first time with a band having to pull out the last moment for an emergency; but the show must go on, and it did! It is always great to see bands perform their own music. You get to see the passion behind it. You can see the attitude. You feel the emotion. Well, each band was very diverse, giving each one a chance to set the stage for the opportunity to walk away with $1000 in cash and a feature in Grease Inc. We had the support of local bassist,
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Monroe Slim, formerly of Red Dirt Mountain, and fill in bassist for bands including the Psycho DeVilles and Phil Rocker out of Columbia, S.A. Each band was scored on originality, performance, crowd influence and participation, and skill. We enjoyed genres including rock, indie rock, country, acoustic, and good old party rock 'n' roll. By the end of the 'bout, the band that took it all was Gods of Mars out of Greenville, SC. Gods of Mars was an original combination of Black Sabbath meets Spinal Tap. From the insane deep dark bass, to the animated skillful precision of guitar, and the delightful addition of the skin thumping female drummer, Gods of Mars had Porterdale screaming and toasting that last battle. Gods of Mars is a unique collective of musicians who have been playing together on and off for decades. This group knows how to have fun and get the crowd going. The music was spot on when it came to style, skills, and originality. It was a throw back to the old starting days of heavy metal, but with a completely new edge. The lyrics, which you could hear crystal clear, are of having fun. There is a lot of humor that went behind the writing with the basic thought, everyone is here for a good time, period. Gods of Mars has opened for bands familiar to Grease Inc., including Beitthemeans out of Alabama. They are no stranger to the music scene or to a stage. We look forward to our exclusive feature in Grease Inc. and to have these guys back out for a complete show in 2018. Thank you again to Porterdale Bar and Grill for their support of original music. It is working with great people like Debi and Scott, that keep music alive today. Cheers to both of you and your staff, and we wish you a very Happy New Year!
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Wheels Events Calendar
O’Reilly’s Auto Parts World of Wheels
South Carolina International Auto Show
NE Georgia Swap Meet - Commerce, GA Time: January 6, 2018 from 7am to 1:30pm Location: Atlanta Dragway City/Town: Commerce, GA Website: www.NEGeorgiaSwapMeet.com Phone: (706) 424-5035 Event Type: Swap Meet, Car Show Organized By: Brad Ocock
CC Riders’ Marietta Cruise-In - Marietta, GA
Chattanooga, TN Time: January 5, 2018 to January 7, 2018 Location: Chattanooga Convention Center Street: 1150 Carter St City/Town: Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402 Website: worldofwheels.net/ Phone: Adam McLean 205-655-4950 Event Type: Car Show, Exhibits, Demonstrations Organized By: World of Wheels
“Carolina-In-January” Auction & Swap Meet Charlotte, NC Time: January 10, 2014 to January 11, 2014 Location: Cabarrus County Arena & Event Center Street: Highway 49 North City/Town: Concord, NC Website: www.tommackauctions.com Phone: 1-888-tom-mack Event Type: Automotive Auction, Swap Meet Organized By: Tom Mack Classics
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Greenville, SC Time: January 12, 2018 to January 14, 2018 Location: TD Convention Center Street: One Exposition Avenue City/Town: Greenville, South Carolina 29607 Website: www.southcarolinaautoshow.com Phone: 864-233-2562 Event Type: Cars Show, Trucks, Displays Organized By: Motor Trend Auto Shows Time: January 13, 2018 from 3pm to 8pm Location: Wendy’s Drive In Street: 3442 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, City/Town: Marietta, GA Event Type: Cruise In, Car & Bike Show Organized By: Southeastern GTO Club
Winter Angel Expo 2017 - White Pine, TN
Time: January 19, 2018 to January 20, 2018 Location: Interstate 81 Exit 8 Smoky Mountain Expo Center Street: U.S. Highway 25E City/Town: Morristown/White Pine Tennessee Website: www.winterangelexpo.com Phone: Dallas E. Honeycutt, Sr 423-312-6972 Event Type: open, car/truck/motorcycle, show, fundraiser, hamblen, county, car, club, charities Organized By: Hamblen County Car Club
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Annual Nashville Auto Fest - Nashville, TN Time: January 20, 2018 to January 21, 2018 Location: Nashville Expo Center Street: Tennessee State Fairgrounds City/Town: Nashville, TN Website: www.nashvilleautofest.com Phone: Sharon: Office - (502) 893-6731 or Cell - (502) 345-7717 Event Type: Car Show, Swap Meet, Car Corral Organized By: Nashville Auto Fest
Streetside Classics Atlanta Cars & Coffee Cruise In
Varsity Gwinnett Cruise-In (MCs Welcome) – Norcross, GA
Cars & Coffee - Alpharetta, GA
World of Wheels - Shreveport, LA Time: January 27, 2018 to January 29, 2018 Location: Shreveport Convention Complex Street: 400 Caddo Street City/Town: Shreveport, LA Website: http://shreveportworldofwheels.com Phone: David 318-747-6881 Event Type: Custom Car Show Organized By: World of Wheels
Performance Automotive Swap Meet - Gray, TN
Time: January 21, 2018 from 4pm to 7pm Location: The Varsity Gwinnett Street: 6045 Dawson Blvd City/Town: Norcross, GA 30093 Website: www.GeorgiaCoolCruisers.org Phone: 404-732-6842 Event Type: Cruise-in, Charity Fundraiser, Cycles Welcome Organized By: Rick Ellis & SouthEastWheelsEvents.com
Time: January 27, 2018 from 9am to 12pm Location: Streetside Classics Atlanta Showroom Street: 213 Thornton Road City/Town: Lithia Springs Website: http://streetsideclassics.com Phone: 6782791609 Event Type: Cruise In, Car Show Organized By: Streetside Classics Time: January 27, 2018 from 9am to 12pm Location: Gateway Classic Cars Street: 1870 McFarland Parkway Suite 300 City/Town: Alpharetta, GA Website: www.gatewayclassiccars.com Phone: 618-589-9952 Event Type: Cruise In, Car Show Organized By: Gateway Classic Cars
Time: January 28, 2018 all day Location: Appalachian Campgrounds Street: 100 Lakeview St City/Town: Gray, TN Website: http://raceproductions.net Phone: Rick and Sharon Curtis 321-264-0408 Event Type: Car Show, Swap Meet, Races Organized By: Race Productions
American Flat Track Announces 2018 Schedule Bigger, Better, Faster DAYTONA TT kicks off season; Finale to be held in the New York City Metro Complete 2018 American Flat Track Schedule: 1. M arch 15: DAYTONA TT – Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Florida 2. A pril 7: Atlanta Short Track – Dixie Speedway, Woodstock, Georgia 3. April 28: Texas Half-Mile – Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas 4. M ay 5: Calistoga Half-Mile – Calistoga Speedway, Calistoga, California 5. May 12: Arizona Mile – Turf Paradise, Phoenix, Arizona 6. May 19: Sacramento Mile – Cal Expo, Sacramento, California 7. M ay 27*: Springfield Mile I – Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Illinois 8. June 2: Red Mile – Red Mile, Lexington, Kentucky 9. June 16: OKC Mile – Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 10. June 30: Lima Half-Mile – Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, Ohio
11. J uly 7: New York Short Track – Weedsport Speedway, Weedsport, New York 12. A ugust 5: Buffalo Chip TT – Buffalo Chip Campgrounds, Sturgis, South Dakota 13. A ugust 7: Black Hills Half-Mile – Black Hills Speedway, Rapid City, South Dakota 14. A ugust 18: Peoria TT – Peoria Motorcycle Club, Peoria, Illinois 15. S eptember 2*: Springfield Mile II – Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Illinois 16. S eptember 8: Williams Grove Half-Mile – Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17. S eptember 29: Minnesota Mile – Canterbury Park, Shakopee, Minnesota 18. O ctober 6: Meadowlands Mile – Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, East Rutherford, New Jersey
* Note: As in 2017, AFT Singles will race a TT at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in conjunction with Springfield Mile I on May 26 and a Short Track during the Labor Day Weekend as part of the Springfield Mile II event on September 1.
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