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August 2008

 

 

 

 

Note: Dates, times, events subject to change. We suggest that you call or email the contact listed to confirm dates and times of shows you plan to attend. Information on some shows is limited at this time; we will add more details as they become available. Please email us at Webmaster to submit information you may have regarding a car show that is not included on our list.

 

Jul 31 - Aug 3  /   Friday, Saturday, Sunday                     Louisville, Kentucky
NSRA Street Rod Nationals at the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky.   Info: call (901) 452-4030 or go to the NSRA website at www.nsra-usa.com.

Aug 1 /   Friday      Arlington, Texas
6 pm - 10 pm
Friday Nights - NEW LOCATION (formerly at McDonalds / Abram Street)
Nostalgia Nights has moved to a new location at Albertsons, 301 SW Plaza, Arlington, Texas (NW corner of I-20 and Little Road). Sponsored by Classic Gas Motors.  Listen to some old time classic tunes. Check out some really cool classic and muscle cars. Meet some nice folks. Food venues close by: Boston Market, Whataburger, Pizza, Hooters, Colters BBQ and more! Info: Cris Lofgren at cris@classicalgasmotors.com or 682-429-1010. 

Aug 1 /   Friday      Decatur, Texas
House of Hot Rods and Fat Daddy's Sports and Spirits Cafe of Decatur present a car show at 1510 S. FM Hwy 51, Decatur, Texas. Info: Call 817-466-9942.

SHOW CANCELLED DUE TO BUDGET CUTS Aug 2 / Saturday / 4 pm – 8 pm                                   Cedar Hills, Texas
2008 Shows: May 3, Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2, Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 1
Car Show at Buffalo Wild Wings at 430 East Pleasant Run Rd, Cedar Hill, TX. This gathering is the 1st Saturday night of the month. Registration from 4:00pm-5:30pm with awards at 8:00. 24 Classes! Total of 49 Awards! 4 Best of Show awards for 79 and under Car and Truck and 80s and Newer Car and Truck and Manager's Pick.Door Prizes and 50/50. For more info please contact Mouse 940-231-9956 or Jim 972-567-0204 Only 10.00 entry fee. Great place to eat!

Apr 2 / Saturday / 4:30 pm  - 8:15 pm          Plano, Texass
2008 Shows: Apr 5, May 3, Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2, Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 1
Monthly Muscle Car Show holds its 1st Saturday of the month car show (NEW LOCATION) at the SONIC Drive-In parking lot at 1601 Custer Rd. (15th Street and Custer Rd) in Plano, Texas. Trophies for 14 classes! Entry: $10, with a free dash plaques for the first 50 entries. Monthly Muscle T Shirts will be sold for $10.00 each. Registration is from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm, judging is at 6:45 pm to 7:45pm and awards at 8:15. 50/50 pot drawings for cash and prizes. Info: www.monthlymuscle.com or call SONIC at 972-596-7616.

Aug 2/ Saturday / 5 pm - 8:30 pm    Lewisville, Texas
2008 Show Dates: May 10, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 2, Sept 13 (4 pm -7:30pm), and Oct 11 (4 pm -7:30pm)
TheNorth Texas Mustang Club holds it monthly cruise car show at Cracker barrel in Lewisville off of Fox Ave. and I-35. It is held the second Saturday of the month except for August it will be the first weekend. Start time is 5:00 pm and we end the show around 8:30. They will run through October. September and October the Cruise starts a hour early and ends that way.Info: Donnie Meyer (Cruise Director) at meyerdonnie@yahoo.com.

Aug 2 / Saturday / 5 pm  - 9 pm          Grapevine, Texass
2008 Shows: Apr 5, May 3, Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2, Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 1
Bass Pro Grapevine! Welcome back Bass Pro Grapevine in it's 4th year of car & truck enthusiast meets at this location! Bass Pro is the 1st Saturday night. Show time is 5:00pm-9:00pm. Registration from 5:00pm-6:30pm Awards at 9:00. Twenty-four Classes! Total of 49 Awards! 4 Best of Show awards for 79 and under Car and Truck and 80s and Newer Car and Truck and Manager's Pick. Bass Pro Grapevine is located at 2501 Bass Pro Dr Grapevine, TX 76051 **Door Prizes and 50/50. For more info please contact Jim 972-567-0204 or Christy 214-502-6211. Entry: $10.00. Plenty of food places: Fuddruckers, Whataburger, Uncle Buck's...

Aug 2 / Saturday / 6 pm  - 9 pm         Arlington, Texass
Gearheads at Night Car Show at Vandergriff Honda on I-20 service road across from Parks Mall  hosted by the Midlothian Classic Wheels . Thirteen car & truck classes with two awards per class plus Vandergriff Pick award .  Entry: $10.00.  Dash plaques to first 60 - 50/50 pot - over $500.00 in door prizes  FREE burgers - dogs and drinks to entrants . Info call Joe ( 214-587-1643 ) or Alan ( 214-808-4019 ) or visit www.midlothianclassicwheels.com

Aug 3 /   Sunday                     Claremore, Oklahoma
Route 66 Cruisers in Claremore, Oklahoma is having their 1st annual car show with the Gatesway Balloon Festival Aug 03, 2008. Contact Dwayne Caldwell at home 918-324-4592 or cell 918-284-5186.

Aug 3 / Sunday / 1 pm – 5 pm       Grapevine, Texas
2008 shows: May 4, Jun 1, Jul 6, Aug 3, Sept 7, Oct 5,  Nov 2
Sunday May 4, 2008 Hooters-Grapevine is the first Sunday of every month! Registration from 1:00pm-2:30 Awards at 5:00. 24 Classes! Total of 53 Awards! 4 Best of Show awards for 79 and under Car and Truck and 80's and Newer Car and Truck and Manager's Pick. Hooters Grapevine is located at 1711 Crossroads Dr Grapevine, TX 76051. **Door Prizes and 50/50 pot. For more info please contact Jim 972-567-0204 or Maggie 972-741-3706. Entry: $10. Info: Jim 972-567-0204

Aug 3 / Sunday / 4 pm – 8 pm       Denton, Texas
2008 shows: May 4, Jun 1, Jul 6, Aug 3, Sept 7, Oct 5,  Nov 2
1st Sunday of every month at Good Eats- Denton. Show time 4pm-8pm. Registration 4-5:30. 10% off your food for all registered participants. Free dash plaque to the first 50 entries. 24 Classes! Total of 53 Awards! 4 Best of Show awards for 79 and under Car and Truck and 80s and Newer Car and Truck and Manager's Pick. Located 5812 I-35N & Loop 288 (north side) @ Outlet Mall ... All years, makes and models welcome. Come on out for a great time! Info:  Mouse 940-231-9956 or Jim 972-567-0204.

Aug 5 / First Tuesday of the Month / 6 pm – 9 pm       Cedar Hills, Texas
Hey
everyone this is a new show so pass the word and make this first show an awesome show. Show location : Casa Barajas Tex-Mex
104 W Beltline rd #11, Cedar Hill Tx. This will be a top 20 for now if we start having a good turn out who knows they may turn it into a full show. If you think you have had good Mexican food you have to come and eat here , there food is awesome and the portion size's are huge if you leave hungry its your own fault. Info: 972-293-3800

Aug 8 - 10 /   Friday, Saturday, Sunday                     Vernon, Texas
Summer's Last Blast!
Come cruise one of the longest drags of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.  Relive the "GOLDEN DAYS" when true muscle cars and rods ruled the streets.  See 1500 of the most prestigious Classics, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Pro Streets and Antiques cruise in front of over 20,000 spectators that help make this event the one to remember for a lifetime.  Listen to the Rock 'n' Roll hits of the 50's and 60's from a live remote on the drag.  Join one of the largest TAILGATE PARTIES of the year. Click HERE for more info.

Aug 8 - 10 /   Friday, Saturday, Sunday                     Chicago, Illinois
Super Chevy show at Route 66 Raceway. Go to www.superchevyshow.com for more information.

Aug 8 /   Friday      Arlington, Texas
6 pm - 10 pm
Friday Nights - NEW LOCATION (formerly at McDonalds / Abram Street)
Nostalgia Nights has moved to a new location at Albertsons, 301 SW Plaza, Arlington, Texas (NW corner of I-20 and Little Road). Sponsored by Classic Gas Motors.  Listen to some old time classic tunes. Check out some really cool classic and muscle cars. Meet some nice folks. Food venues close by: Boston Market, Whataburger, Pizza, Hooters, Colters BBQ and more! Info: Cris Lofgren at cris@classicalgasmotors.com or 682-429-1010. 

Aug 8 and 9 /  Friday and Saturday       St. Louis, Missouri
First Annual St. Louis Classic and Exotic Car Auction . Sports cars, classic cars, street rods, muscle cars, motorcycles, luxury cars. info: www.motoexotica.com/auction.htm or call 636-600-4600.

Aug 9 /  Saturday / 9 am - 1 pm       Plano, Texas
2008 Dates: Apr 9, May 10, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 11,
Auto Shop Car Show at 2560 E. Plano Pkwy., Plano Texas 75074. Trophies awarded! Contact Jamie McKevlin at 972-578-0588 or jamie@theautoshop.com for any questions. Entry: $10 and a nonperishable food donation for the North Texas Food Bank.

Aug 9 /  Saturday / 1 pm  - ?     Fort Worth, Texas
2008 Dates: Apr 12, May 10, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 11
No Club • No Judging • No Pressure. Just Good Folks, Cool Cars, Fine Food and a Great Time! Weather permitting (nothing destructive or annoying falling from the skies), it's time for our regular 2nd-Saturday lunch (about 1pm) at: Joe's Pizza and Pasta, 6818 Camp Bowie West (at Lackland) in Ft. Worth. Food for Thought" Fuel prices are skyrocketing! Why not use that $10 show-registration fee for two gallons of gas and a tip for our waiter? Cruise on out to Joe's for lunch. If you still have an itch to part with a ten-spot, I'm sure there's an evening show going on nearby. Info: email: dj_adams@sbcglobal.net.

Aug 9 / Saturday / 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm    Carrollton,Texas
2008 Show Dates: Apr 12, May 10, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, and Oct 11
Late Great Chevys of Dallas present their 2008 cruise nights held at Rick's BBQ on the Northwest corner of Old Denton Road and the George Bush Turnpike in Carrollton, Texas.(2625 Old Denton Road, Carrollton). Personalized awards and the best mix of muscle, restored, specialty, and vintage cars and trucks in the metroplex! Awards will include dinners from Rick's BBQ for Class and Best of Show winners. 50/50 drawing and door prizes. DJ featuring 50's and 60's music.  Great family fun. Registration begins at 4:30, participant judging starts at 7pm, and awards will be at about 8:30 pm. Entry: $10.  Info: www.lategreatchevys.org.

Aug 9 / Saturday /   6pm - 8 pm            Haltom City, Texas
2008 Dates: Mar 29, Apr 12, May 10 "Rods for Retts", May 31, Jun 14, Jul 12 (6pm- 8pm) "Christmas in July", Aug 9 (6pm-8pm), Aug 30, Sept 13, Oct 11
Car Show sponsored by the North Texas Street Cars Association (NTSCA). Entry: $10. Show times are 5 pm - 7 pm except July and August when they are 6 - 8 pm. Dash plaques. Over 40 trophies for cars and trucks from pre36 to present. Show location: Scotty's Diner at 5100 North Beach, Haltom City, Texas. Info: www.ntsca.net.

Aug 9 / Saturday /  9 pm - Midnight                North Richland Hills, Texas
Midnight Madness! Show location is 7250 Chapman Road, North Richland Hills, Texas.- D&D Rockin Rods will team up with R.Y.A (Richland Youth Association) in Richland Hills for a double fund raiser for kids. D&D's registration will go to Christmas for Kids (as Always) and R.Y.A. will have the concession stand open with a full menu. Profits from concession stand will stay at the youth Association.  Be sure and come hungry and show your support for the kids. Plenty of Paved Parking for car show participants (approx. 500 spaces with an additional 100 spaces next to street), for sight seers and trailers. Clean rest rooms and a lighted parking lot.  This is the place to be!!!!  WWW.DDRockinRods.Com

Aug 8-10 / Friday – Sunday                      Dalles, Oregon
CRUISE THE GORGE, hosted by Mid Columbia Car Club in The Dalles, Oregon. This event takes place annually during the second weekend in August. The weekend starts off on Friday night with a "Neon Cruise" as participants "cruise the gut" in downtown The Dalles. Saturday hosts our "Show in the Shade" in a beautiful park setting on the grass and under the trees at local Sorosis Park. Friday night registration begins at 5 PM at Burgerville USA located in downtown The Dalles at 118 W. Third Street. The "Neon Cruise" begins about 8 PM. Saturday registration begins at 9 AM at Sorosis Park. Saturday's events continue with the "Neon Nights" Blues Brothers, Jimmy Hendrix and CCR Tribute Show at Riverfront Park, opening at 6:30 PM. Drag races round out the weekend on Sunday, across the river at The Dalles Airport starting at 10 AM…or one can take part in the Threshing Bee Car Show at Dufur Park, 13 miles south of The Dalles, starting at 9 AM. Registration prior to August 1st is $12; thereafter it’s $15. For more information including registration forms and show categories, please go to www.midcolumbiacarclub.org and click on “Cruise the Gorge.” Or you may email zr-1@embarqmail.com for additional information.

Aug 10  /  Sunday  / 9 am – noon                     Corona, California
2008 Dates: Apr 13, May 11, Jun 8, Jul 13, Aug 10, Sept 14, Oct 12
Looking for a great place to spend Sunday mornings with other car enthusiasts? Then join us on the second Sunday of each month from 9AM to Noon at The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos. Show off your classic, custom, luxury and muscle cars...from the cool to the classics - right here on Main Street! Enjoy some coffee from Starbucks, Sunday Brunch at TAPS Fish House & Brewery or an authentic Mexican breakfast at Salsa Mar. For additional information, call 951-277-7601.

Aug 10 / Sunday / 1 pm – 5 pm                  Lewisville, Texas
2008 Dates: May 11, Jun 8, Jul 13, Aug 10, Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9
 Hooters Lewisville at 1980 S. Stemmons, Lewisville, TX 75067. 2nd Sunday of every month. Dash plaque to the first 50 entries. Classes are as follows: Pre-50s Car, 50s Car, 60s Car, 70s Car, 80s Car, 90s Car, 2000s Car, Street Rod/T-Bucket Roadster, Muscle Car, Import Car, Mustang 79 & Older, Mustang 80s & Newer, Corvette 53-82, Corvette 84 & Newer, Custom Car, Sports Compact car, Open Car. Pre-60s Truck, 60s Truck, 70-80s Truck, 90s Truck, 2000s Truck, and Open Truck. Motorcycles Welcome! 4- Best of show awards: 79 & Older Car and Truck, 80's & Newer car and truck. Outstanding club participation award! (Get your car/truck club together!) There will also be a Hooters girl pick. Show time is 1:00pm- 5:00pm. Registration 1-2:30, judging 2:30-3:15, and awards at 5:00. Info: Jim 972-567-0204 or Maggie 972-567-0204. '

Aug 10 / Second Sunday / 6PM - 9PM               Mansfield, Texas
2008 Dates: Aug 10, Sept 14, Oct 12, Dec 14
Mansfield Cruz-In at Charlies Hamburger Grill, 640 W Debbie Lane, Mansfield, Tx. Open to all types of cars, trucks and motorcycles. Great fun and food for the whole family to enjoy. Info:  Carlton Lueg @ 817-875-2301.

Aug 12 / Tuesday Night / 6 pm – 9 pm                  Garland, Texas
2008 Dates: Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13, Jun 10, Jul 8, Aug 12, Sept 9, Oct 14, Nov 11
2nd Tuesday night of the month (March-November) at Taco Casa's Tuesday night Top 20 Pick. Free T-Shirt and dash plaque to the first 50 entries! *Also, 50% off your food purchase to all registered participants!!!! Lots of classes for cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Entry: $10. Taco Casa is located at 6110 Broadway Blvd. Garland, TX 75043.  Info:  Mouse 940-231-9956 or Jim 972-567-0204.

Aug 15 - 17 /   Friday, Saturday, Sunday       Spokane, Washington
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association 7th Great Northwest Nationals at the Spokane Fair & Expo Center. Rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks thru '72. Vendors, swap meet and car corral. Go to www.good-guys.com for more information.

Aug 15 - 17 /   Friday, Saturday, Sunday       Madison, Wisconsin
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association 19th Great Lakes Nationals at the Willow Island Alliant Energy Center. Rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks thru '72. Vendors, swap meet and car corral. Go to www.good-guys.com for more information.

Aug 15 /   Friday      Arlington, Texas
6 pm - 10 pm
Friday Nights - NEW LOCATION (formerly at McDonalds / Abram Street)
Nostalgia Nights has moved to a new location at Albertsons, 301 SW Plaza, Arlington, Texas (NW corner of I-20 and Little Road). Sponsored by Classic Gas Motors.  Listen to some old time classic tunes. Check out some really cool classic and muscle cars. Meet some nice folks. Food venues close by: Boston Market, Whataburger, Pizza, Hooters, Colters BBQ and more! Info: Cris Lofgren at cris@classicalgasmotors.com or 682-429-1010. 

Aug 15 /   Friday       Vidalia, Georgia
Red Dirt World Hot Rod Party and Cruise-In in the Piggly Wiggly parking Lot on Highway 280 in Vidalia, Georgia. Registration Fee: NONE - That's right folks! This is a free event for the entire family! It's an evening of fun that is open to anyone who wants to show their hot rod, street rod, rat rod, pick-up, antique car, muscle car, race car, wild and crazy car or whatever you can put on wheels (finished or unfinished)!  Just bring it and let’s have fun! Info: www.reddirtworld.com or contact Curtis Beaird at (912) 583-4187 or by e-mail at curtis@reddirtworld.com.  If it rains, we’ll reschedule for August 22nd – same place, same time! 

Aug 16 / Saturday  /  4 pm - 8 pm                Cedar Hill, Texas               
Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16, Sept 20, Oct 18 and Nov 15
Cruise In Show & Shine at the Uptown Village Mall in Cedar Hill. Mall is located on 1382 at Uptown Blvd. All individuals and clubs are welcome. Food and store coupons for discounts and freebies will be available for participants. August cruise-in only -- FREE nacho bar with cold drinks plus fireworks display right after dark. Info: call Joe at 214-587-1643 or Alan at 214-808-4019 or go to www.midlothianclassicwheels.com.

Aug 16 /   Saturday / 5 pm - 9 pm       Melissa, Texas
Car show at the First Baptist Church of Melissa. Entry: $10. Info: Earl at 972-880-6505.

Aug 16 / Saturday / 8 pm - 11 pm                   North Richland Hills, Texas               
Mar 15 (5-8pm), Apr 19 (5-8pm), May 17 (5-9pm), Jun 21 (5-9pm), Jul 19 "Beach Party” (8 – 11pm), Aug 16 “Hot Texas Night”  (8-11pm), Sept 20 ((5-9pm) and Oct 18 "Christmas in December" (5-8pm)
Christian Classic Cruisers presents its 3rd Saturday of the month car show at Birdville ISD Athletic/Find Arts Complex at Mid-Cites Blvd and Precinct Line Road in North Richland Hills, Texas. Entry: $10. Proceeds benefit deserving children at Christmastime. NSRA Safety Inspections available. Info: call J.W. Ircving at 81-625-3820 or Jerry Hogan at 817-379-5484 or visit the website at www.christianclassiccruisers.com.

Aug 17 / Sunday / 1 pm – 5 pm                 Mesquite, Texas
2008 Dates: May 18, Jun 15, Jul 20, Aug 17, Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16
3rd Sunday of every month at Hooters in Mesquite, Texas. Dash plaque to the first 50 entries. Lots of classes plus four Best of show awards: 79 & Older Car and Truck, 80's & Newer car and truck. Outstanding club participation award! (Get your car/truck club together!) There will also be a Hooters girl pick. Show time is 1:00pm- 5:00pm. Schedule: Registration 1-2:30. Judging 2:30-3:15 Awards at 5:00. Hooters Mesquite is located at 3902 Towne Crossing Blvd , TX 75150. For more info please call Jim 972-567-0204 or Mouse 940-231-9956.

Aug 17 / Sunday / 1 pm – 5 pm                 Flower Mound, Texas
2008 Dates: Mar 16, Apr 20, May 18, Jun 15, Jul 20, Aug 17, Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16
T.G.I. Friday's Flower Mound at 6220 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound, Texas is now the 3rd Sunday of every month. Registration from 1:00pm-2:30, with awards at 5:00. 24 Classes! Total of 53 Awards! 4 Best of Show awards for 79 and under Car and Truck and 80s and Newer Car and Truck and Manager's Pick. Entry: $10.  Door Prizes and 50/50 pot. Info:  Jim 972-567-0204 or Christy 214-502-6211.

Aug 17 / Sunday / 1 pm - 5 pm                   Arlington, Texas
Gasoline Alley Car and Bike Show at Hot Rod and Hoggs in Arlington. Show location is on Highway 360 service road, 1 block north or Randall Mill in Arlington, Texas. Entry: $10. Twenty classes with two awards per class, plus four Best of Shows. If temperature is below 45 (including wind chill), the show is cancelled. Info: Joe at 214-587-1643 or Marin at 469-337-3293.

Aug 19 / Tuesday night /     6 pm - 9 pm            Saginaw, Texas
2008 Dates: Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19, Sept 16, Oct 21, Nov 18
3rd Tuesday of every month at Taco Casa's at 620 S. Saginaw Blvd., Saginaw, Texas. Top 20 Pick. Free T-Shirt and dash plaque to the first 50 entries! Also, 50% off your food purchase to all registered participants!!!! Classes are as follows: Pre-50s car, 50s car, 60s car, 70s car, 80s car, 90s car, 2000s car, Street Rod, T-Bucket- Roadster,Muscle Car, Custom Car, Import Car, Mustang 79 & Older, Mustang 80s & newer, Corvette 53-82, Corvette 84 & Newer, Open Car, Pre-60s truck, 60s truck, 70-80s truck, 90s truck, 2000's truck, and Open Truck. Motorcycles Welcome! Info:  Mouse 940-231-9956 or Jim 972-567-0204.

Aug 21 / Thursday / 5 pm - 8 pm                   Midlothian to Waxahachie, Texas
A member of Laura's Walk for a Cure team has worked a deal with Chick-Fil-A in Waxahachie to help her raise funds for the Susan G Komen walk. From 5 til 8 on Thursday of this week she will get a percentage of complete dinner sales that night . ( chicken with a salad ) Join the cruise to go there and eat that night to help Mary Joanna out . Meet at Whataburger at 1320 E. Main Street (at Midlothian Parkway) in Midlothian at 6 and cruise over and dine to Chick-Fil-A, 996 W. Hwy 287 Byp (Hwy 77 at 287, NE Service Road, Waxahachie, Texas. This girl is still a little short of her money goal , so let's get together and see if we can push her over the hump . There are coupons to fill out so that she gets the proper credit and laura will have them with her that night . Come on you " Classic cruisers " and let's get together and " Cruise For Food " !!!!

Aug 22 - 24 /   Friday, Saturday, Sunday                     Richmond, Virginia
NSRA Richmond Nationals at the Richmond Raceway Complex in Richmond, Virginia.   Info: call (901) 452-4030 or go to the NSRA website at www.nsra-usa.com.

Aug 22 - 24 /   Friday, Saturday, Sunday       Pleasanton, California
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association 22nd West Coast Nationals at the Fairgrounds in Pleasanton.. Rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks thru '57. Vendors, swap meet and car corral. Go to www.good-guys.com for more information.

Aug 22 - 24 /   Friday, Saturday, Sunday       
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Aug 22 /   Friday      Arlington, Texas
6 pm - 10 pm
Friday Nights - NEW LOCATION (formerly at McDonalds / Abram Street)
Nostalgia Nights has moved to a new location at Albertsons, 301 SW Plaza, Arlington, Texas (NW corner of I-20 and Little Road). Sponsored by Classic Gas Motors.  Listen to some old time classic tunes. Check out some really cool classic and muscle cars. Meet some nice folks. Food venues close by: Boston Market, Whataburger, Pizza, Hooters, Colters BBQ and more! Info: Cris Lofgren at cris@classicalgasmotors.com or 682-429-1010. 

Aug 23 / Saturday / Time?                  Ovilla, Texas
Car show at First Baptist of Ovilla on th corner of main and ovilla rd. to benefit the youth group. Plaques awarded to the top 25 cars and 4 special awards; best muscle car,best hotrod,most unique car and preachers pick. Youth will be selling food and snacks and there will be drawings for prizes and a 50/50 cash drawing. PLENTY OF CONCRETE PARKING FOR THE CARS IN THE SHOW.  Tell your friends and club members. This is also a motorcycle show so bring your bikes!  Show will be from 10am to 3pm Saturday. Any questions call David Losoya at 972-880-5511

Aug 23 / Saturday / 5 pm – 9 pm                  Garland, Texas
2008 dates: May 24, Jun 28, Jul 26, Aug 23, Sept 27, Oct 25, Nov 22
Saturday May 24, 2008 El Chico-Garland 4th Saturday of the month show. Show time is 5:00-9:00pm Registration from 5-6:30 Awards at 8:30-9. 24 Classes! Total of 48 Awards! 4 Best of Show awards for 79 and under Car and Truck and 80s and Newer Car and Truck and C.A.R.S. & Manager's Pick. El Chico-Garland is located at 1902 Eastgate Dr Garland, TX 75041.Entry: $10. Food available at location. Door Prizes and 50/50 pot. For more info please contact Mouse 940-231-9956 Jim 972-567-0204. 

Aug 23 / Saturday / 5 pm – 9 pm                  Irving, Texas
Big State Drugs 60th Anniversay Car Show and Celebration - cars, bikes, food, fun and a movie. Show location is 100 E. Irving Blvd., Irving, Texas. Registration from 5 to 6 pm; car show from 6 - 9 pm; movie "American Graffiti" at 9 pm. Bring lawn chairs for the movie. Entry: $10. All fees donated to Irving Cares. Hosted by The North Texas Mustang Club. Info: 972-254-1521.

Aug 23 / Saturday / 5 pm – 9 pm                          Flower Mound, Texas
2008 Dates: Mar 22, Apr 26, May 24, Jun 28, Jul 26, Aug 23, Sept 27, Oct 25
C.A.R.S and El Chico in Flower Mound up this year for the 4th Saturday night of the month car show. 3rd year at this location and growing strong! Registration from 5-6:30 Awards at 8:30-9. Lots of classes for cars, trucks and motorcycles plus C.A.R.S. & Manager's Pick. El Chico Flower Mound is located at 2111 Justin Rd (FM407) Flower Mound, TX 75028 Food available at location **Door Prizes and 50/50 pot. Entry: $10. Info: Jim 972-567-0204 or Christy 214-502-6211.

THIS SHOW CANCELLED FOR THIS WEEK ONLY (DUE TO RECENT RAINS) Aug 23 / Saturday  /  6 pm – 10 pm              Denton, Texas
2008 Shows:  Jun 21, Jul 26, Aug 23
Sonic Drive In Car Show, 4005 I-35  (I-35 and Hwy 380), Denton, TX. This Sonic has inside dining with air conditioning!! Entry Fee $5.00. Trophies with Best of Show. Games and Prizes for the kids. Bring your lawn chairs and set and enjoy 50's & 60's rock-n-roll music. Car Show sponsored by Kid Lightnin' Productions. Info:  Warren Mathis at 940-300-7570.

Aug 24 / Sunday / 1pm – 5pm         North Richland Hills, Texas     
2008 Show Dates: Mar 23, Apr 27, May 25, Jun 22, Jul 27, Aug 24, Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 23
Hooters North Richland Hills 4th Sunday of the month car show. Registration 1:00-2:30 with awards 4:30-5 pm. A total of 24 classes with 1st & 2nd places in each class. 4- Best of show 79 and Older car and truck. 80's and newer car and truck, C.A.R.S. Pick and Hooters girl pick. First 50 receive a free dash plaque. Games, door prizes and 50/50. Hooters North Richland Hills is located at 7669 Grapevine Hwy N Richland Hills, TX 76180. Entry: $10. Info:  Maggie 972-741-3706 or Jim 972-567-0204.

Aug 24 / Sunday / 4pm – 8pm         Cedar Hills, Texas     
2008 Show Dates: Apr 27, May 25, Jun 22, Jul 27, Aug 24, Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 23
Car show at Pizza Inn - Cedar Hill at 108 W. Beltline Road. This gathering is the 4th Sunday evening of every month. Registration from 4:00pm-5:30pm with awards at 8:00. 24 Classes! Total of 49 Awards! 4 Best of Show awards for 79 and under Car and Truck and 80s and Newer Car and Truck and Manager's Pick. Door Prizes and 50/50. Info: Mouse 940-231-9956 or Jim 972-567-0204 Only 10.00 entry fee. Great place to eat!

CANCELLED - Aug 28 / Thursday / 6 pm - 9 pm                   Denton, Texas
2008 Dates: Apr 24, May 22, Jun 26, Jul 24, Aug 28, Sept 25, Oct 23
Car show at Hooters at 985 S. I-35, Denton, Texas held the 4th Thursday night of every month! Show time is 6:00pm-9:00pm Registration from 6:00pm-7:45 with awards at 9:00. All years, makes and models welcome! oor Prizes and 50/50 pot. For more info please contact Jim 972-567-0204 or Mouse 940-231-9956. Come early for best parking -they fill up quickly! Only 10.00 entry fee.

Aug 29 - 31 /   Friday, Saturday, Sunday       Kansas City, Kansas
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association 7th Midwestern Nationals at the Kansas Speedway. Rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks thru '72. Vendors, swap meet and car corral. Go to www.good-guys.com for more information.

Aug 29 /   Friday      Arlington, Texas
6 pm - 10 pm
Friday Nights - NEW LOCATION (formerly at McDonalds / Abram Street)
Nostalgia Nights has moved to a new location at Albertsons, 301 SW Plaza, Arlington, Texas (NW corner of I-20 and Little Road). Sponsored by Classic Gas Motors.  Listen to some old time classic tunes. Check out some really cool classic and muscle cars. Meet some nice folks. Food venues close by: Boston Market, Whataburger, Pizza, Hooters, Colters BBQ and more! Info: Cris Lofgren at cris@classicalgasmotors.com or 682-429-1010. 

Aug 30 / Saturday /9 am - 1 pm                   Granbury, Texas
Thunder Over Texas Car Show at the corner of 377 Business and Hannford in Granbury, Texas. Sponsored by O'Reilly Auto Parts and Chariots of Light Car Club. Entry: $15. Info: www.thunderovertexas.com .

Aug 30 / Saturday /9 am - 3 pm                   Danville, Alabama
4th Annual Just Kruzin for the Boy’s Ranch Car Show & Cookout at the Alabama Sheriff's Boys Ranch at 135 Ranch Circle, Danville, Alabama located on Kirby Bridge Road .  Presented by Just Kruzin’ of North Alabama , all proceeds go to the Boys Ranch. Open to all vehicles & motorcycles. There will be oldies music, games, good food fresh off the grill, door prizes, 50/50 drawing , $1000 money tree and raffle for prizes. We will be allowing vendors this year on a limited basis. Registration from 9 am to 1 pm. Entry: $15 to pre-register, $20 the day of show.  Preregister on website at  www.justkruzinofnorthalabama.zoomshare.com. Plenty of shade for everyone.Info: call 256-652-8241 or email agal43@yahoo.com.

Aug 30 / Saturday /10 am - 3 pm                   Seven Points, Texas                 Rain date is September 6th
4th Summer Rod Run and Car Show presented by the Seven Points Volunteer Fire Department. Location is Cedar Creek Drive/Hwy 334 (behind the post office), in Seven Points, Texas. Entry: $20. Registraton from 10 am - noon. Awards at approximately 3:00. Club participation award of $100! Thirty-seven classes plus special awards. Great door prizes and also very good raffle items . Last couple of years they have raffled off a TV. The fire dept. serves some BBQ and burgers.

Aug 30 / Saturday /   5pm - 7 pm            Haltom City, Texas
2008 Dates: Mar 29, Apr 12, May 10 "Rods for Retts", May 31, Jun 14, Jul 12 (6pm- 8pm) "Christmas in July", Aug 9 (6pm-8pm), Aug 30, Sept 13, Oct 11
Car Show sponsored by the North Texas Street Cars Association (NTSCA). Entry: $10. Show times are 5 pm - 7 pm except July and August when they are 6 - 8 pm. Dash plaques. Over 40 trophies for cars and trucks from pre36 to present. Show location: Scotty's Diner at 5100 North Beach, Haltom City, Texas. Info: www.ntsca.net.

Aug 30 / Saturday / 11 am - 3 pm                   The Colony, Texas
Triple Threat Car Club presents their 2008 cruise night held at Texas Roadhouse  in The Colony, Texas.(4125 State Hwy 121, The Colony just west of Walmart off HWY 121 & Josey/Main). Featuring music, Great food and family fun. All Years, makes and Models welcome! Dash plaques to the first 30 entries….Classes include: Pre-50s Car, 50s Car, 60s Car, 70s Car, 80s Car, 90s & Newer, Street Rod/Muscle Car, Import Car, Open Car, Truck and Best of show award (Get your car/truck club together and come join us)  Show time is 11:00am - 3:00 pm. Registration begins 11-12:30, participant judging starts at  1pm and awards ceremony will start at 2:30 pm.  50/50 drawing. . . . Entry: $20.  Proceeds benefit The DFW Pug Rescue Foundation. For additional Info:  James at  972-625-1667 or www.triplethreatcarclub.com.

Aug 30 / Saturday / 5pm - 9 pm                   Sanger, Texas
Classic Car Show at Sonic Drive In, 900 Chapman @ I-35 North, Sanger, TX. Registration will be until 8 pm. Open Class and Trophies with Best of Show. Bring your lawn chairs and awnings are welcome.  We will have games and prizes for the kids. Classic Rock-N-Roll music and Car Show sponsored by Kid Lightnin' Productions.  Info: Warren Mathis at 940-300-7570.

Aug 30 / Saturday /   5pm - 9 pm            Arlington, Texas
2008 Dates: 5/31, 6/28, 7/27, 8/30, 9/27 and 10/25
Special Interest Ford’s club has a monthly car show on the last Saturday of each month. The show is for all makes and models and located at Fabulous 50’s Diner, 2424 W. Park Row Dr. Arlington , TX .  Time is 5pm to 9 pm.  Entry $10. There are door prizes, 50/50 raffle, oldies music, dash plaques and trophies for a number of classes. For additional information, send emails to59TBird@sbcglobal.net.

Aug 31 / Sunday /   1 pm - 6 pm            Forney, Texas
Car Show - Unique Karz 4 Kids at Lucky's, 1012 Hwy 80, Forney, Texas. Live performance, 50/50. Thirty classes with 1st and 2nd in each class; free dash plaques to the first 50 who register. This is a benefit show for Hannah, a four-year old, who needs your help and kindness. Registration 1 pm - 3 pm, awards at 5:30 pm. Info: Gabby at 469-835-1527.

Hey guys and gals ... these folks need some help ... This is an excerpt from the listing --go to the following entry on the September calendar to read more...
Sept 20 / Saturday / 2 pm – 9 pm           Bells-Savoy, Texas
The Bells Business Association is sponsoring this event on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 2pm until 9pm. Live radio broadcast from the event site will be by KATY Country.  There will be live music all afternoon and evening, food and beverage vendors .................... So if you'll give us a hand or refer us to others, please contact me: Ray Miller - President of the Bells-Savoy Business Association - 903-965-4707 (office) or 903-436-0143 (cell) or ray@powerofgraphics.com or bellsnewspaper@aol.com .

 

 

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