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January 2009

 

 

 

 

Hot Rod Happenings’
Pick of the Month

The Rock's Auto Extravaganza

Jan 23-25 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /         Little Rock, Arkansas           Click on the links for more info:       Flyer       Registration Form
The Rock's Auto Extravaganza at the Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, Arkansas. See some of the most prestigous display of custom vehicles in the world!
The Rock’s Auto Extravaganza is a conclave of everything automotive with a unique variety of show cars including street rods, street machines, muscle cars, customs, imports, motorcycles and trucks.  The 2009 Auto Extravaganza will feature some of the most prestigious custom vehicles in the world [display only] such as 2008 SEMA , Mothers Shine Award, GoodGuys 2008 Street Rod ‘D Elegance Award, 2008 Truck of the Year, GoodGuys 2008 Street Machine of the year and many more.  Awards and cash prizes will be presented.  Best of Show receives $1000, award and champion jacket! (Marquee vehicles do not compete.) Best of Show Motorcycle receives $500, award and champion a jacket!  Back this year is the model car competition. Additional attractions of the Auto Extravaganza include Lighting McQueen, from the Disney Movie Cars, NASCAR Simulator, Cariteracters by Jim Tindall, M & R Face Painting, Derrick Rose the Magic Man and much more.  Crisis, back by popular demand, will provide entertainment on Saturday.  If you are interested in exhibition space, please contact Carol Dolan at 370-3201, or cdolan@littlerock.comCan't wait for more info? Call or email Carol Dolan at 501-370-3201 or 501-517-1966. Click HERE for a gallery of photos from the January 2008 show.

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.

 

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Jan 9 - 11 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                    Boston, Massachusetts
35th Annual Town Fair Tire World of Wheels AA L1 - at the Bayside Exposition Center, 200 Mt. Vernon, Boston, MA 02125. Producer of Record: Championship Auto Shows, Inc. Show Chairman: Dick Royer (401) 766-8591.

Jan 9 - 11 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                    Chattanooga, Tennessee
41st Annual Chattanooga O’Reilly World of Wheels A L3 - at the Chattanooga Convention Center, #1 Carter Plaza, Chattanooga, TN 37401.
Producer of Record: MotorSports Productions, Inc. Show Chairman: Carter Hampton (Contact Sonny McLean) (205) 655-4950.

Jan 9 - 11 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                    Cincinnati, Ohio
49th Annual koi Auto Parts Cavalcade of Customs AA L2 - at the Duke Energy Center, 525 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. Producer of Record: Championship Auto Shows, Inc. Host Club: Squires Club. Show Chairman: Greg McDaniel (859) 282-0624 .

Jan 9 - 11 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                    Grand Rapids, Michigan
40th Annual Belle Tire AutoRama A L2 - at DeVos Place, 245 Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Producer of Record: Championship Auto Shows, Inc. Co-Producer: Michigan Hot Rod Association. Show Chairman: Mark Black (269) 344-5677.

Jan 16-18 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                    Wichita, Kansas
Darryl Starbird's 52nd Annual Rod & Custom Show at the Century II Convention Center in Wichita, Kansas. Cars first time shown at this show in Wichita are eligible for High Five competition ($5,000 prize). Info: Cristy Bledsoe at 918-298-7403 or email bledsoercristy@aol.com

Jan 16-18 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                    Atlanta, Georgia
34th Annual O’Reilly World of Wheels A L1 - Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30313-1591. Producer of Record: Championship Auto Shows, Inc. Show Chairman: Chas Sydney (770) 270-0175.

Jan 16-18 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                    Shreveport, Louisiana
34th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels A L3 - at Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St., Shreveport, LA 71101. Producer of Record: Southern Wheels Productions . Show Chairman: David & Gail Gunn (318) 518-1225 /(318) 747-6881.

Jan 16-18 / Saturday, Sunday /                    W. Springfield, Massachusetts 
Start-Finish Productions presents  AutoParts Swap 'n Sell at the Big E Complex, Rt. 147, Memorial Ave. 3 Heated indoor acres of auto parts. Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-4. Admission $10. Vendor space available @ (860-871-6376).

Jan 23-25 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                    Little Rock, Arkansas
3rd Annual Autofest at the Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, Arkansas. See some of the most prestigous display of custom vehicles in the world! $1,000 plus a jacket and a prestigious award to Best of Show! Additional awards will be presented to the Top 40 vehicle categories, plus six Champion Awards that receive a cash prize as well! Marquee vehicles do not compete. Stay tuned for more info! Can't wait for more info? Call or email Carol Dolan at 501-370-3201 or 501-517-1966. Click HERE for a gallery of photos from the January 2008 show.

Jan 23-25 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                    Abilene, Texas
30th Annual World of Wheels A L3 - at Abilene Civic Center, 1100 N. 6th St., Abilene, TX 79604. Producer of Record: Bill Moeller & Associates. Host Club: Key City Truckers. Show Chairmen: Steve & Dina Longmire (325) 698-7654.

Jan 23-25 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                    Chicago, Illinois
47TH Annual CARQUEST World of Wheels AA L1 - Presented by South Oak Dodge Chrysler Jeep, McCormick Place-Lakeside, 23rd Place & Lakeshore Dr., Chicago, IL 60616. Producer of Record: Championship Auto Shows, Inc. Show Chairman: Show Committee (708) 361-2665.

Jan 23-25 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                    New Orleans, Louisiana
39th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels AA L3 - at Louisiana Superdome, Sugar Bowl Dr., New Orleans, LA 70112. Producer of Record: Championship Auto Shows, Inc. Show Chairman: Chris Gabel (985) 863-0500.

Jan 24-25 / Saturday, Sunday /                  Fort Worth, Texas
D/FW Collector Car Swap Meet at LaGrave Field in Fort Worth, Texas. LaGrave Field is located one block east of North Main Street in the 400 - 700 blocks. Free admission. Public hours 8 am - 5 pm on Saturday and 8 am - 2 pm on Sunday. Info: Jason or Dean Earhart at 254-751-7958 or go to website www.deanearhart.com or email deamearhart@aol.com.

Jan 24-25 / Saturday, Sunday /                  Killeen, Texas
Little River Dragway & Texas Scooter Times are teaming up to put on a Racers Swap Meet at the Killeen Special Events Center. Located on W. S. Young just south of Hwy 190 the 50,000 plus square foot building will host a Racers Swap Meet along with an Antique, Custom, & Touring Motorcycle Show and Motorcycle Swap Meet with Show Cars and Race Car Displays also. Located in the middle of Texas during the "off season" for motorsports, the Central Texas Motorsports Expo will be "THE PLACE" for racers to - FIND SOME BARGAINS - MAKE SOME MONEY CLEANING OUT THE GARAGE - "Make Some Deals" with the businesses that cater to Texas' Motorsports Enthusiasts of ALL KINDS - Gawk at some hot rods and catch up with your racin' friends and MAKE SOME NEW Racin' Friends. Live Music - Saturday Nite "Gravelwhip", Rock & Blues at it's best! Swap Meet Booth Space is only $40 for a 10X10 spot which includes 1 adult admission, or $75 for a 10x20 spot and 2 admissions, Extra tickets are $10, $8 with Military ID, $5 kids - 5 thru 12. Call Evelyn at Texas Scooter Times for reservations - 254-687-9066.   Check out WWW.TEXASSCOOTER.COM for more details as we get closer to "SWAP MEET TIME!!"

Jan 30 - Feb 1 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                    Waco, Texas
29th Annual Autorama A L3 - Waco Convention Center 100 Washington Ave., Waco, TX 76703. Producer of Record: Bill Moeller & Associates. Host Club: Prairie Hill Dragway. Show Chairman: Ken & Glenda Tucker (254) 722-3518.

Jan 31 / Saturday / 8 am - 4 pm                  Canton, Texas
Car Show at 1st Monday Trade Days. Old Mill Marketplace and The Mountain, 542 Hwy 64 Est, Canton, Tx. Hosted by the PO Boys Classic Car Club. In the Pavilion Building. Entry: $10. Benefits the East Texas Woman's Shelter. Weather permitting. Info: Lloyd & Kathy, Po Boys Classic Car Club, 817-784-0183 or email bulldog6412@netzero.net

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