CCC Newsletter # 12-14 I'll start this month with a special announcement. Starting with the June issue, I will begin emailing several weeks early, mid month vs. end of month. Several reasons for this. There's not much lead time for you to plan on attending any of the shows that are listed at the beginning of the month; and second, Google has started to restrict the number of emails you can send on any given day. This distribution list exceeds that number, meaning some don't get the newsletter until the 2nd or 3rd of the month. If I use the 14th-16th as target dates to send the newsletter, there should be fewer issues and/or problems. We'll see if this works, at least for me, before I go through the hassle of moving my list to another server that has fewer restrictions. OK, now some trivia! We've looked at a lot of “firsts” so far, but what about the “first” internal combustion engine! Who gets the credit for that? We'll find out after the shows! April 30th-May 2nd: • Henderson, NV: 2015 HET Western Regional Meet; Hosted by the Silver State Chapter of the Hudson Essex Terraplane Club. It all happens at the Railroad Pass Hotel and Casino, 2800 S. Bolder Hwy. Friday and Saturday cruises, and a banquet! Be sure to register early. Info: Call the hotel at 800-654-0877. Click here for the flyer and registration form. 1st: • Fresno, CA: Rods on the Bluffs; At the West end of Nees just past Palm Ave. This month honoring our “Hot Rod Hero”, George Shahinian. Info: [email protected] 1st-2nd: • Clovis, CA: Central Valley Classic Car Show; NEW VENUE & NEW DATE! Hosted by Pontiacs of Central California, the show is open to all Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles, Buicks, Cadillacs and GMC trucks. We have moved the show from Madera to Fresno to be closer to our new sponsor, Kitahara Buick Cadillac of Fresno. This year's show will be in Bicentennial Park, a few blocks South of Herndon on Sunnyside. Everyone who preregisters, will be invited to a free Friday night BBQ! Info: Click here for the flyer. 1st-3rd: • Monterey, CA: Continental Tire Monterey Grand Prix; The TUDOR United Sports Car Championship is America’s premier road racing series and is entering its second season with ferocity and international driving stars. For fans, the racing is non-stop as there are two styles of cars competing: Prototype and GT (Grand Touring). Each style also has two classes, Pro and Pro-Am for a race within a race. Info: http://www.mazdaraceway.com/race-dates-track-rentals/continental-tire-montereygrand-prix-0 • Riverside, CA: Show & Go; A car show for charity. Event includes an open header cruise, Wayne's Engine Cruise, trophies and lots of fun. Info: www.showandgo.org, or call 951-276-3620. • Morro Bay, CA: 17th Annual Cruisin’ Morro Bay Car Show; 9am-3pm. Info: (805) 235-8708 2nd: • Clovis, CA: Central Valley Classic Car Show; NEW VENUE & NEW DATE! Hosted by Pontiacs of Central California, the show is open to all Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles, Buicks, Cadillacs and GMC trucks. We have moved the show from Madera to Fresno to be closer to our new sponsor, Kitahara Buick Cadillac of Fresno. This year's show will be in Bicentennial Park, a few blocks South of Herndon on Sunnyside. Everyone who preregisters, will be invited to a free Friday night BBQ! Info: Click here for the flyer. • Woodland, CA: Woodland Street Cruisers Hot Rod Reunion "Back To The Street Car Show"; This rain or shine show will be in downtown, and is open to the first 250 Pre-78 cars and trucks. Come hungry because American Legion Post 77 will be serving a Pancake Breakfast. There will be a Poker Walk, Trophies, Raffles prizes a 50/50 Raffle. T-Shirts, Military Display Oldies Music, Food and Commercial Vendors. Pre-Registration $20.00, day of show $25.00. Spectators no Charge. Proceeds go to local Charities. Info; 530 662 3814; email [email protected] web site www.woodlandstreetcruisers.com • Fresno, CA: Cam Twisters Car Show; Behind Applebee's, Friant and Fresno Streets. Show starts at 8am. Info: 559-217-0687 or 559-906-6620. On the web at www.camtwisters.com • Lakewood, CA: Fuddruckers Classic Car Show; 5229 N. Clark Ave. Show runs from Noon till 4pm. $1.00 donation. Open to pre '78 Street Rods and Classics. Hosted by Bill, Anna and Roger! Every First Saturday! Info: 562-408-1555. • Palm Desert, CA: Cruise-In; Open to all special interest & vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles. Rain or shine at 72-840 Highway 111. Info: www.palmspringscruisinassociation.com • Torrance, CA: Edelbrock 10th Annual Car Show; At Vic’s Garage, 510 Madrid Ave., (Closest cross streets: Crenshaw Blvd. and 208th Street.) Hosted by Edelbrock, LLC. Benefits the Rev’ved Up 4 Kids charity. Pre-registration entry cost • • • • $30.00, Day of show registration cost $40.00, VIP registration $75.00. Spectators are FREE. Info: E-mail or contact Nikki Vasquez at (310) 781.2222 ext. 2900 or [email protected] On the web at: www.edelbrock.com/carshow. Brentwood, CA: 17th Annual Show N Shine; Presented by the Diablo Valley Mustang Association in the Streets of Brentwood, 2455 Sand Creek Rd, from 10am to 3pm. Staging begins at 7am. Show is open to all Fords, Ford powered vehicles, all models & all years. Proceeds will benefit the Bay Area Crisis Nursery and the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket for our raffle booth. Each food item donated receives a raffle ticket. Free to spectators, Car registration is $25.00 in advance, and $30.00 day of the show. Free commemorative hats to the first 150 registered entries, goodie bags, awesome raffle prizes, funny and fabulous DJ / music, wonderful trophies and great vendors. Info: http://www.dvma.org/show.html Bakersfield, CA: Shirley Lane Carnival and Car Show; 11am-3pm. Info: (661) 378-7440 Tracy, CA: 25th Annual Picnic-in-the-Park; 900 W. Lowell Ave. (Corner of Tracy Blvd. & Lowell Ave.), from 8am till 4 pm. Hosted by the Clutch Burners. Dash plaques and mugs to the first 300. Enormous raffle, food vendor will be the Texas Roadhouse, portion of the proceeds to benefit the Hospice of San Joaquin County and Interfaith Ministries. Info: http://clutchburners.com/ClutchBurners/Picnic_in_the_Park.html Ceres, CA: Ceres Street Faire; Open to all makes, models of all cars trucks and motorcycles! It all happens from 8am till 4pmWhitmore. Each entry will receive two tickets for a breakfast reception! Info: 209-409-2676 or email [email protected]. Click here for the flyer and registration form. 3rd: • Ventura, CA: California Car & Cycle Supershow; at Ventura County Fair Grounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd (Closest Main access: Hwy 101 N, Exit Seaward). Hosted by Fresh Mex Events and Ascension Productions. Pre-registration entry cost $40.00 cars/$50 at door; Spectator costs: Adults $15, Military and Kids 6-13 $10, Kids under 5, Free. Vehicle categories: Best Show; Best Paint; Furthest Traveled; Best Motorcycle; Best Bicycle; Most Car Club Participation. Info: Write, E-mail or phone Jaime at Fresh Mex Events, 4238 Saviers Rd. Oxnard, CA 93033 , 805-2183310, 805-986-0702, or Ray805-766-1678; [email protected] or go to http://www.caliccs.com for information and registration forms. • Turlock, CA: Spring Turlock; Classic Car Swap Meet Show; 6am till 2pm at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway. Info: www.springfallturlock.com • San Mateo, CA: Maltese Heritage Association Classic Car Show; at the San Mateo Elks Lodge, 229 West 20th Avenue. Hosted by the Maltese Heritage Association. Registration is $30.00 and admission is free for all attendees. Vehicle must be made no later than 1979. Info: For registration form email or phone Debbie Ghiglieri [email protected], 650-303-1256, or write to the Maltese Heritage Association at P.O. Box 422, Millbrae, CA 94030. Click here for the flyer. Click here for the registration form. • San Jose, CA: 5th Annual Concours d'Elegance; Limited to the first 100 entries. It all happens on the 1st fairway at the San Jose Country Club, 15571 Alum rock Ave. Info: http://www.sanjosecountryclub.org/pdf/other/ConcoursApplication2015.pdf 8th: • Madera, CA: Madera Classic Cars Car Show; This Friday night show starts at 6pm, awards at 8:30pm and over at 9pm. It all happens in front by Walgreens by the Madera Fairgrounds. Open to classics, hot rods, muscle cars motorcycles pickups and all special interest vehicles. Come enjoy music, raffle, a 50/50 and food. No rain date. Info: Catfish at 559-706-1699; Don at 559-201-9565 or Ron at 559-8716487. Click here for the flyer. 9th: • San Lorenzo, CA: 14th Annual Arroyo High School Car Show; The show is hosted by the Arroyo Athletic Booster in memory of Rick DeVecchi, with proceeds used to help save high school sports. Show runs 9am till 3pm. Info: www.arroyocarshow.com • Clovis, CA: Jefferson Elementary 5th Annual Car Show; The show will be at 1880 Fowler Ave. There will be a lot of categories and awards, vendors and food. All proceeds go back to Jefferson Elementary School. Info: Gloria Lacy 559-824-8256 or email [email protected] • Paso Robles, CA: Warbirds, Wings & Wheels Show 7; Raffle, food, awards, goodie bags and more, all at the Estrella War Birds Museum, 4251 Dry Creek Road. Info: http://www.ewarbirds.org/www7/index.html • Long Beach, CA: Hot Roddin' At Huffs; At Huff's Restaurant, 8105 Wardlow Rd. Every 2nd Saturday from 7am till 10am. Info: www.underoathcarclub.com • Downey, CA: 27th Annual All Pontiac Show; Show runs 8am till 3pm at Bob's Big Boy Broiler, 7447 Firestone Blvd. Parking is limited with pre-registered cars being parked first, so be sure to pre-register by May 4th (May 6th online.) Sponsored by the Southern California Chapter of Pontiac/Oakland Club International. Raffle will include an EZ Up and chairs! Info: www.sccpoci.com, or email [email protected]. Click here for the flyer. • Bakersfield, CA: The American Car, Truck & Bike Show; 10am till 3pm at the Bakersfield RV Resort, 5025 Wible Rd. Hosted by Mopars of Bakersfield to benefit Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Info: http://moparsofbakersfield.com/carshow/ • Porterville, CA: Rollin Relics Car Show; Info: 559-784-8561. • Fresno, CA: 3rd Annual Car Show; Hosted by American Legion Post 509. Info: 559-224-0522. http://americanlegion509.org/events-calendar.html • Elk Grove, CA: Elk Grove High School All Car Show; It all happens at 9800 Elk Grove Florin Rd. This is an annual fund raiser to support one of the last remaining old school auto shops in the area. All cars n trucks welcome! All years! There will be lots of food, prizes and entertainment! Registration at the gate is $25.00, pre- registration is $20.00. Elk Grove High is located off of Highway 99 at Elk Grove Blvd. Go to Elk Grove Florin Rd, turn right, go to Valley Oak, another right half block down on your left! Great day, lots of fun and people! Info: Contact Bob Hamm 916-806-4319. Click here for the flyer. • San Lorenzo, CA: 14th Annual Arroyo Car & Motorcycle Show; It all happens from 9am till 3pm at Arroyo High School, 15701 Lorenzo Ave. We want you to join us for a day featuring hundreds of classics, customs, rat rods, muscle cars, vintage cars, tricked out trucks, motorcycles, low riders, race cars, hot rods, and more. There will be live music, entertainment, bbq, and people's choice trophy presentations with KTVU Television Celebrity, Sal Castaneda. Attached is our official entry form and we encourage you to register early. Due to last year's space limitation, we had to turn vehicles away, so please register early. All Proceeds to to save our high school sports! We are all volunteers, so your registration helps us keep the student/athlete on the courts, in the gyms, on the fields. Info: www.arroyocarshow.com. Click here for the registration form. Click here for the sponsor form. • Eastvale, CA: Best Buddies Bumper Bash; The show will be at Eleanor Roosevelt high school, 7447 Scholar Way. The car show is 9:00am till 6:00pm, with trophies handed out at 2:00pm. There will be music, food, silent auction, raffles, kids area, and more! Awards: Best 1980- present, Best 1970-1980, Best 1960-1970, Best 1940-1960, Best Pre-1940, Best Custom, Best in show, People's choice, & The heap of the week! All profits go to Best Buddies, our nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Registration $25.00, general admission: $10.00, $5.00 w/ student id, free for 65 and older or military/law enforcement in uniform. Info: contact Jordan Samson (Best Buddies advisor) via email at jsamson.cnusd.k12.ca.us, Click here for the online registration form. 10th: • Tulare, CA: Small Town Cruizers Car Club Cruize Night; At Tulare Outlet Center, 1407 Retherford Street. Held every 2nd Saturday of each month, starting in March and continuing through October. Cruise starts at 5pm and lasts till 8pm. Free to entry to all, raffle, prizes, oldies DJ music, trophy awarded and lots of shops to visit. Info: [email protected] or visit our website at www.smalltowncruizers.com 15th-16th: • Monterey, CA: Rock N Rod; Info: www.montereyrockrod.com 16th: • Upland, CA: 3rd Annual Toys for Tots Car Show; Presented by the Cooper Museum Motoring Guild, and held in historic downtown Upland from 8am till 2pm. Info: www.coopermuseum.org or call Steve @ 909-228-5204. • Maxwell, CA: Maxwell Classic Car Show; A fun car show that has been happening since 1996. Open to all model year car and trucks. Dash plaques for first 125 cars and day-of entries welcome. No entry fee! Parade from 9:30-10:30am, Car Show from 11am-3pm. Early bird parking from 8-9:30am. Info: Contact [email protected] • Visalia, CA: Visalia Car Show; All the fun will be in Downtown! Register at corner of Willis & Main at 7am. Info: www.visaliabreakfastlions.org • Clovis, CA: Park in the Park; 4pm till 9pm at Treasure Ingmire Park, Clovis Ave. @ Sierra Ave.. Info: http://www.clovisparkinthepark.com/ • Salinas, CA: Classic Car Show; Show off your classic beauty from10am till 2pm. Pre 1975 Fast & Fun Fords, and other interesting classics are invited to this fun gathering at our dealership, Salinas Valley Ford, 1100 Auto Center Circle. The new cars are moved out to make room for our 6th Annual show. Prizes, Trophies, Raffle and goodie bags. No registration fees, just pre register to save your spot. BBQ, music and bounce houses for the kids. Clean secure display area. Right on hi-way 101 south, Boronda exit to Salinas Auto Mall. Sponsored by and held in Salinas Valley Ford main lot. All proceeds from BBQ purchased food goes to North High Sober Grad Program. Info: RSVP to [email protected] or call 831-4444444 17th: • Red Bluff, CA: 41st Annual Red Bluff River Park Car Show. From Main Street, enter on Willow Street. For your GPS, use 100 River Park Way. Enjoy a relaxing day on the grass next to the Sacramento River with the Contemporary Historical Vehicle Association. All street legal cars and trucks welcome. Peoples Choice trophies FOR 1979 AND EARLIER, 50-50 drawing, merchandise raffles. Food and beverages available on site. Spectators are free, so bring the kids, neighbors and relatives. $15.00 at the gate, but No pre-registration this year. Info: Contact Vince at (530) 347-3109, or email [email protected]. Flyer and last year’s event photos available at http://www.motortopia.com/event/10448 • Sacramento, CA: Cars & Coffee; Free event and free coffee! Show runs 9am till 11:30am at Future Ford on Madison Ave. Info: [email protected] 21st: • Murphys, CA: Classic Car Nights; Sponsored by the Murphys-Angels Lions Club & Murphys Historic Hotel. The Show will be at Murphys Historic Hotel, 457 Main St. every 3rd Thursday of the Month, April thru September. $$$ Money Raffles, DJ Music, Great Food Available. All makes & models welcome - No Registration Required - FREE TO ALL. Info: Contact [email protected]@email.com or (209) 728-9971 for more information. 22nd: • Madera, CA: Madera Classic Cars Car Show; This Friday night show starts at 6pm, awards at 8:30pm and over at 9pm. It all happens in front by Walgreens by the Madera Fairgrounds. Open to classics, hot rods, muscle cars motorcycles pickups and all special interest vehicles. Come enjoy music, raffle, a 50/50 and food. No rain date. Info: Catfish at 559-706-1699; Don at 559-201-9565 or Ron at 559-8716487. Click here for the flyer. 22nd-24th: • Jantzen Beach (Portland)), OR: Tigerrun 2015; The Goat Herd GTO Club of Oregon will be hosting the 25th Anniversary of Tiger Run….and what will also be the final Tiger Run Northwest Regional GTO Meet – at least for the foreseeable future. So if you have never been to Tiger Run, or have not been to Tiger Run for a while, now is your opportunity to participate in what has become the best regional GTO Meet. all Pontiacs of all years and models are welcome. What started out as a simple GTO meet, which included GTO Juniors (Tempest and LeMans), has for some time now included all Pontiacs. We even have awards for GTO’s, Juniors, Judges, Firebirds and Other Great Cars by Pontiac, and of course, a Best of Show! The date of Tiger Run 2015 is the Memorial Day weekend of May 22-23-24. The location of Tiger Run 2015 will be at the Red Lion Hotel, Jantzen Beach, in Portland, Oregon. This is the same location the Goat Herd hosted the 2011 National Meet. We have contracted for Red Lion hotel rooms ranging from $114.00 to $144.00, depending on the type of room requested. This does NOT include the county tax and fees, which are subject to change. Additionally, the room rate is valid 3 days before and 3 days after Tiger Run…from May 19 through May 27…for those who are looking for an extended stay. Info: For hotel and room information and reservations, call the Red Lion Hotel reservation number at 1-800-733-5466 – be sure to specify it is for Tiger Run! Details and registration form here. 23rd: • Sebastopol, CA: 3rd Annual Driven to Perfection Classic Car Show & Cruise; Presented by the Sebastopol Area Senior Center, and sponsored by Platinum Chevy and Hansel Ford. The show will run from 10am, till 4pm at O’Reilly Associates,1005 Gravenstein Hwy No. This is a rain or shine show and a benefit for the Sebastopol Area Senior Center. Registration begins in January, with the entry fee before May lst being $25.00; $30.00 after. Music, dance, food, raffles, vendors and then ending with a cruise at 4:00pm. Open to public $5.00 fee, kids 12 and under free. Info: Call Dean Brittingham 707-829-2440. www.sebastopolseniorcenter.org • Frazier Park, CA: Downtown Frazier Park Car Show; Food, Music, Arts & Crafts, and a Military Parade! Proceeds go to local charity. T-shirts, trophies and awards. Donations of non-perishable items will be greatly appreciated in our effort to help feed the hungry. Info: Click here for the flyer with all the details, and here for the registration form. • Reno, NV: Summer Salute Car Show; Runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the grass at Rancho San Rafael Park, 1595 N. Sierra. Come and enjoy the Memorial Day weekend at this event hosted by the Classic Chevys of Reno Car Club. This is a fundraiser to benefit veterans, and is open to all years, makes & models of cars & trucks. Largest car show in Northern Nevada, second only to Hot August Nights. This year we expect over 600 cars in 26 classes, with Trophies, Specialty Awards, Food, and Vendors. All net proceeds benefit The Veterans Guest House and Honor Flight Nevada. $10.00 Donation. The Veterans Guest House is a non-profit organization that provides housing for Veterans and family members while the Veterans visit area hospitals for treatment in Reno, Nevada. Honor Flight Nevada transports America's veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices. Major Sponsors supporting this event are Hot August Nights, Summit Racing Equipment, Champion Chevrolet, A&W Restaurants, Bonanza Casino, KOH Radio, Deals & Wheels, Greg’s Garage, Thompson's Garage Doors, Big O Tires, Digiprint Printers, Lili’s Restaurant, K-Bull 98.1, and Wild 102.9. Info: Visit our website at http://classicchevysplus.com/ or contact Nancy King at (775) 424-3805 email [email protected]. Click here for the flyer. 24th: • Anaheim CA: 41st Annual Studebaker Car Show; at La Palma Park, Harbor Blvd & La Palma , South of 91 Fwy. Benefits Orangewood Children's Home. Entry fee; Cars Judged $30.00, Cars Displayed $25.00, Parts Exchanged $25.00. Spectators Free. Info: Mail, Email, or Phone, Jim Gillen 2271 Via Puerta #Q. Laguna Woods, Ca. 92637. 949-280-4952 Email, [email protected] 25th: • Cathedral City, CA: 3rd Annual Memorial Day Car & Bike Show; Show times are 11:00am to 3:00. Hosted by Palm Springs Elks lodge 1905. Show location is at the Elks Lodge parking lot 67-491 Hwy 111, Registration will be at 9:00 in the morning. Advance registration is $30.00 and $35.00 the day of the show which includes a "T" Shirt. The Show is free to the public. Info: Those interested in entering I can Email a application. I can be contacted at [email protected] • North Hollywood, CA: Car/Motorcycle Show; In support of the Wounded Warrior Project from 10AM till 2PM at Pierce Brothers “Valhalla” Memorial Park, 10621 Victory Blvd. Open to all classes; Antique, Classics, Special Interest, Retro, Rat Rods and all Motorcycles. You like it, you bring it! To be held at the beautiful grass fields in the Veteran’s Section of Pierce Brothers Memorial Park. Gate Opens for registration at 8AM. Free Continental Breakfast to all participants. Veteran’s Memorial Day Ceremony begins at 10AM. FREE BBQ Lunch served from 11AM – 1:30PM. If you register by May 10th, Pierce Brothers will pay your registration fee, which includes the free meals above. This will cost you $0 to enter. How do we make money to help the Wounded Warrior Project? Easy with selling Show Shirts ($15/each), 50/50 Raffle and Opportunity Baskets. This along with donations, will bring a nice gift to the Wounded Warrior Project. Car Show “Parade of Classics” stepping-off at 9:45AM. Memorial Day Ceremony at 10AM. A Tribute to our Veterans with Brass Band, 21-Gun Salute, Dove Release and local dignitaries. Car Show staging from 10AM to 1:30. Trophy’s, CHP Exhibit, Balloons, Dash Plaques & “Goodie Bags”. Info: [email protected] In the Subject Line put: Valhalla Car Show. We will send you the application to enter and more information. Let’s do it for our Vets! DEADLINE to register is May 10th. Come with the familyCome for FUN-Come for FREE! Click here for the flyer & registration form. 30th: • Woodland Hills, CA: LAPD's 12th Annual Still Saving Lives Car Show; It all happens at 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. from 9am till 3pm. Come enjoy the LAPD Motorcycle Drill Te43am, raffles, bomb squad display and the LAPD Helicopter. There will also be 15 different gourmet food trucks! Info: www.vtac-vtd.org • Lakeport, CA: The annual No Name Car Club and Wooden Glory Boat Show; will be held at Konocti Vista Casino, 2755 Mission Rancheria Rd. This is actually the largest wooden boat show on the west coast and we're inviting you to bring your fabulous cars, too. There will be food, music, cars and boats plus Konocti Vista's great gaming action and much, much more. No charge to enter your vehicle, no charge to attend. 8:00am 2:00pm. Info: http://www.konocti-vista-casino.com/woodand-glory-xvii/ • Anaheim, CA: 2nd Annual Troop 824's “Classics & Hot Rods Show”; Show will be at Home Depot (Savi Ranch), 1095 Pullman St. There will be: Live DJ, Food, Raffles, Police & Fire Dept. Vehicles on Display. Fun for the Entire Family. ALL Proceeds Benefits: BSA Troop 824 (Anaheim Hills / Yorba Linda)Show runs 9am till 3pm. Pre-registration, $35.00; $45.00 after May 15. $50.00 Vendor Booth (10x10). Special Trophy to Car Club with Most Paid Entries as well as Special Trophy to Participant who Travels the Most Miles to Show!!!! Open to ALL Cars: Classics, Hot Rods, Muscle, Low Riders, Cruisers, Motorcycles, Sports, Trucks & Customized Vehicles. Info: Go to: www.troop824.com/carshow.html to Get Show Flier & Application. More Info: Elliot 714-317-7719 or [email protected] http://www.troop824.com/carshow.html 30th-31st: • Pleasanton, CA: Goodguys 22nd Summer Get-Together: At the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Info: www.good-guys.com 31st: • San Luis Obispo, CA: San Luis Obispo Concours; At the Modonna Inn Meadows from 10am till 3pm. Info: http://www.sanluisobispoconcours.com/ • Fontana, CA: All American Car & Truck Show; at Rotolo Chevrolet, 16666 S. Highland Ave. (Closest main access: Sierra Ave. at the 210 FWY, go one block south and one block west). Hosted by Pomona Valley Corvette Association. Benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Pre-Registration entry cost $30.00, $35.00 day of event. 30 Class Trophies Info: www.pvca.org or contact Larry Gattoni at 626-353-1578. Click here for the flyer. Click here for the registration form. Great steel shops, garages, barns, and homes for the Do It Yourselfer! Call for a free quote. West & East Coast Factories. June 2015: 5th: • Lincoln, CA: Thunder in the Valley Show & Shine; at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, 1200 Athens Ave. Hosted by Rods & Relics of Lincoln Hills and Thunder Valley Casino Resort. Open to all 1975 and older American Made or American powered vehicles. Spectators Free. Cash or non-perishable food donation requested of participants. Registration runs 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Show 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Awards, raffle, music, food and drinks. Show is a prelude to Saturday’s Downtown Lincoln Classic Car Show. Lodging: Thunder Valley Resort 877-468-8777 or www.thundervalleyresort.com. Info www.rodsnrelics.net or Ray Geiger 916-5430464 • Fresno, CA: Rods on the Bluffs; At the West end of Nees just past Palm Ave. This month honoring our “Hot Rod Hero”, Pat Redell. Info: [email protected] 6th: • Lincoln, CA: 9th Annual Downtown Lincoln Classic Car Show; hosted by Rods & Relics of Lincoln Hills and VFW Post 3010. Show open to all 1975 and older American made or American powered vehicles. Registration before May 15 is $20.00, $25.00 after. Show to benefit The Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center, Ride to Walk, and The National Down Syndrome Coalition. Registration from 7:00 – 10:00 a.m., Show from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 50+ trophies and plaques will be awarded at 2:30 p.m. Dash plaques and Goody Bags for the first 200 cars registered. Raffle prizes, music, food, vendors and fun for all in beautiful Historic Downtown Lincoln. NSRA safety inspections available. Boy Scout breakfast 7 – 10 a.m. Info: Call Ray Geiger 916-5430464, www.rodsnrelics.net for registration forms. • Lakewood, CA: Fuddruckers Classic Car Show; 5229 N. Clark Ave. Show runs from Noon till 4pm. $1.00 donation. Open to pre '78 Street Rods and Classics. Hosted by Bill, Anna and Roger! Every First Saturday! Info: 562-408-1555. • Porterville, CA: Parish Pride Car Show; Hosted by the Knights of Columbus, and it all happens at 1765 N. Newcomb St. Roll in at 6am; Show from 10am till 4pm. Info: www.parishpridecarshow.com • Loyalton, CA: Inaugural Sierra Valley Car Show & Shine; Presented by the Sierra Valley Chamber Of Commerce with courtesy’s being extended and represented by the Recycled Relics Committee, East & West Sierra County Chamber of Commerce, City of Loyalton, California Highway Patrol, Sierra County Sheriff’s Department, Fire Department and local business’s. In celebration of this new Car Show & Shine, NO car registration fees for this year’s event or any other cost incurred by the vehicle owner other than your own personal expenses. The show will run 10am till 5pm. This is our way of expressing our sincere gratitude to all Car Clubs and independents who wish to attend. Our intent of this event is to insure a pleasant, comfortable, relaxing fun in the sun event in the most pristine Alpine valley in North America being that we are located 5000 feet above Sea Level here in the High Sierra Nevada’s. Loyalton CA is located fifty minutes out of Truckee CA on hwy 89 North to Sierraville CA, a right on hwy 49 in Sierraville, within minutes you are in Loyalton. From Reno NV we are thirty eight minutes North on 395 to Hwy 70, a smart left turn at Vinton onto Hwy 49 within minutes you have arrived. We are one hour East of Quincy CA off Hwy 70. Vendors Wanted! Info: Mr. Terry LeBlanc, Recycled Relics, P.O Box 387 Loyalton CA 96118, call 530-993-0453 or 530-2330218. Or email; or email [email protected] Click here for the flyer, and here for the registration form. • Dos Palos, CA: 24th Annual Hot Summer Nights Street Car Show; presented by the Dos Palos Lions Club. 1:30pm till 7:30pm. Entry fee $10.00 by June 1, $20.00 after. Best of Show prize is $500.00! Club participation prize is $250.00! Info: Norman Clark, 559-352-1509 or email [email protected] Click here for the flyer. • Martinez, CA: Cobra Day Car Show; Honoring all cars from Shelby America! The show is open to all Cobras & Shelbys. Show runs 2pm till 6pm at 777 Arnold Drive. Must pre-register by May 22, no day of show registration. Info: www.cobraday.org • Mckinleyville, CA: Oldies but Goodies Car Show; Show runs 10am till 3pm, with a parade at 11am. It all happens at 2196 Central Ave. by Les Swab Tires. There will be Awards and vendor booths. This is a fund raiser for Teen Challenge. Info: [email protected] 7th: • Pomona CA: Pomona Swap Meet; Rain or shine, the largest swap meet on the West Coast! At the Fairplex from 5am till 2pm. Info; http://www.pomonaswapmeet.com/ 12th: • Madera, CA: Madera Classic Cars Car Show; This Friday night show starts at 6pm, awards at 8:30pm and over at 9pm. It all happens in front by Walgreens by the Madera Fairgrounds. Open to classics, hot rods, muscle cars motorcycles pickups and all special interest vehicles. Come enjoy music, raffle, a 50/50 and food. No rain date. Info: Catfish at 559-706-1699; Don at 559-201-9565 or Ron at 559-8716487. Click here for the flyer. 12th-13th: • Dinuba, CA: Dinuba Car Show; Cruise night on the 12th and the car show on the 13th. Info: [email protected] 13th: • Dinuba CA: Dinuba Car Show; Info to follow. http://dinubachamber.com/ • Long Beach, CA: Hot Roddin' At Huffs; At Huff's Restaurant, 8105 Wardlow Rd. Every 2nd Saturday from 7am till 10am. Info: www.underoathcarclub.com • Weed, CA: Main Street Car & Bike Show; On Main Street right in the heart of downtown! Show runs 9am till 4pm and will feature a Street Fair; Awards; Food, Music, cold cold Beer and lots of vendors. Info: 530-938-4624 or email [email protected]. Click here for the registration form. 14th: • San Marino, CA: The San Marino Motor Classic: Design in Motion is gearing up for its fifth annual outing. More than 200 classic and collector cars spanning nearly a century will be available for public view at Lacy Park, located at 1485 Virginia Road, with gates opening at 9am. This year, the show (the successor of the Los Angeles Concours d’Elegance) will feature 34 classes of cars. Staples such as Ferrari, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz along with Jaguar, Woodies and Rolls-Royce will be showcased. The Southern California Region Classic Car Club of America will also hold its Grand Classic at the event. Proceeds from this year’s show will benefit the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA, the Petersen Automotive Museum and the Rotary Club of San Marino. Since its inception in 2010, this Concours level event has raised over $800,000 for the three beneficiaries. “We’re entering our fifth year of putting on a solid car show,” says Aaron Weiss, event co-founder and cochair. “We produce a standout spectacle not only for car enthusiasts, but for our benefiting charities. Whether it’s pre-war, post-war, hot rods — even motorcycles—we have a great show for everyone to enjoy. ” Advance tickets are available online for $25. VIP Spectator tickets are also available for $125, which include a gourmet lunch, wine and beer. Tickets the day of the event are $30. Children 12 and under are free. Info: www.sanmarinomotorclassic.com. • Tulare, CA: Small Town Cruizers Car Club Cruize Night; At Tulare Outlet Center, 1407 Retherford Street. Held every 2nd Saturday of each month, starting in March and continuing through October. Cruise starts at 5pm and lasts till 8pm. Free to entry to all, raffle, prizes, oldies DJ music, trophy awarded and lots of shops to visit. Info: [email protected] or visit our website at www.smalltowncruizers.com • Sacramento, CA: Diamonds & Dreams; A special collaborative event with Diamonds and Coffee, and Dreams and Drivers! Show runs from 9am till 11:30am at K1 Speed, Bradshaw Rd. Free event and Free coffee! Info: [email protected] 18th: • Murphys, CA: Classic Car Nights; Sponsored by the Murphys-Angels Lions Club & Murphys Historic Hotel. The Show will be at Murphys Historic Hotel, 457 Main St. every 3rd Thursday of the Month, April thru September. $$$ Money Raffles, DJ Music, Great Food Available. All makes & models welcome - No Registration Required - FREE TO ALL. Info: Contact [email protected]@email.com or (209) 728-9971 for more information. • Roseville, CA: TrefFUN's; At Mary's Pizza Shack at the Nugget Shopping Center from 6pm till 9pm. Car of the Month is Cobra! Please RSVP to Kym to reserve your spot for the first TrefFUN's of 2015. Info: [email protected] Click here for the flyer. 19th-20th: • Bakersfield, CA: ANRA Spring Nationals: Hosted by the American Nostalgia Racing Association. It all happens at Famoso Raceway. Info: www.anra.com 19th-21st: • Pismo Beach, CA: 30th Annual Mothers Polish Classic & Hot Rod Show; Presented by GEICO. The Classic is Central California’s finest seaside classic & street rod show. The show is located in the beautiful downtown area of Pismo Beach and, on the pier. This 3 day event features over 900 show cars; a giant Budweiser Beer Garden by the beach; large name manufacturers like Ford, GM, Mothers Polish, Barrett Jackson, GEICO, Eldelbrock and more . . . over 120 vendors in all! The show features cruise nights on Friday & Saturday; local merchant shopping; opening night gala event; live music; celebrity appearances; live charity auction and trophy presentation. The show is held the third weekend in June and usually falls on Fathers Day weekend . . . a great way to treat Dad! This show is open to all years, makes and models of cars. Over 120 trophies are awarded each year to car show participants. 20 cars are chosen for the “Gold Class” each year. The Gold Class cars are hand picked to compete for the Platinum Award. Registration is $65.00 thru Dec. 31, 2014; $80.00 Jan. 1 thru May 16, 2015; $100.00 May 17 thru June 9, 2015. PreRegistration closes June 9, 2015. Weekend of show registration is $115.00. All registrations include an event T-Shirt, Goodie Bag & Dash Plaque. Hours: Friday/Saturday 9 am – 9 pm, Sunday 9 am – 5 pm. This show benefits the Folds of Honor Foundation and Pismo Beach Police Department. Info: call 909-363-4682 or visit www.foldsofhonor.org. Cars & Vendors may REGISTER NOW at www.theclassicatpismobeach.com or by phone at 909-363-4682 or fax your registration form in to 951- 742-4624. We’ll see you in Pismo Beach! 20th: • Fair Oaks, CA: Dreams and Drivers 3rd Annual Pancreatic Cancer Fundraiser; it's happening at Rollingwood Athletic club, 9373 Winding Oak Drive, from 5pm till 10:00 pm. We are going to PARTY! Starting with a Car Show Display; live band(s); beer and wine garden; BBQ; hotdogs; coffee truck; ice cream; a Pool Party and more. $10.00 donation to www.PanCan.Org, gets you a wrist band and entry into the Country Club Beer garden and access to food (kids 12 and under FREE). HOWEVER, if you want to display your car only, and hang out with us, that part is FREE (but we do hope you donate something). This is one of our Annual charity fundraisers, with 100% of all proceeds going to www.PanCan.Org. Our vendors are also donating a portion of the proceeds to this great cause! Our gracious host has many things planned. There is plenty of parking, there will be a special circle of cars, and security to watch your cars while you dance the night away. Info: Any questions please email Kym at [email protected] or contact Tracy Whipple at Rollingwood Athletic Club at [email protected] Click here for the flyer. • Campbell, CA: The Vintage Mustang Owners Association 38th annual Car Show; Presented in conjunction with NorCal SAAC. It all happens at 1711 Winchester Blvd at Latimer Ave. All Late Model and Vintage Mustangs are Welcome! With over 200 cars, vendors and exhibits, this is the largest gathering of Vintage and Late Model Mustangs, Shelbys, Cobras, and 1960-1970 FoMoCo muscle cars in Northern California. See every generation of the Ford Mustang from 1964½ to current. Peer judging with awards given to the top three cars in each of 30+ classes. Registration 8:00am Car Show 10:00am to 3:00pm. $35.00 per car (includes TShirt) if registered before June 10th ($45.00 after June 10th). Free entry to spectators. See you there! Info: http://vintagemustang.org/CarShow/carshowform2013.htm • Fort Bragg, CA: Nor Coast Rodders Classic Car & Bike Show; 10:00am 4:00pm in the heart of downtown. A portion of the proceeds go to the Mendocino Coast Children's Fund. Info; Call Aaron (707) 962-1624 or Mike (707) 964-8648. Email; [email protected]. Registration form at http://norcoastrodders.com/id13.html • Clovis, CA: Park in the Park; 4pm till 9pm at Treasure Ingmire Park, Clovis Ave. @ Sierra Ave.. Info: http://www.clovisparkinthepark.com/ • Fontana, CA: SVRA Car Show at Auto Club Speedway; Open to all Classic, Vintage, Exotic and Collectible Cars of interest SVRA (Sportscar Vintage Racing Association) invites you to display your car at the car show held in conjunction with the Southern California Historic Sports Car Festival vintage race weekend. Not only will you compete for awards, each $50.00*** Car Show registration includes; 2 Weekend Passes to the Vintage Races, The “Last Lap” tour of the Auto Club Speedway in your show car (subject to track conditions), and a Saturday evening concert and fireworks! Register by June 10th and receive a complimentary event poster. This is a shine or rain event! Note***$50.00 registration prior to noon on Thursday, June 18th; $ 55.00 after June 18th. Info contact: [email protected] or 847421-2891 www.svra.com/car-shows 21st: • Santa Rosa, CA: 21st Annual Father’s Day Show & Shine Car Show; Show at Juilliard Park, and hosted by Engineering Contractors Association & Maintenance Superintendents Association. Proceeds support the MSA scholarship program & ECA Safety & Vocational Programs. Pre-registration is $30.00 and $35.00 after June 1, free spectator admission. Trophy Classes; Stock, Hot Rod, Trucks, Motorcycle, People’s Choice, Best Rat Rod, Best Engine and Best Flames! Come and enjoy Father’s Day with your family. Dash plaques to first 300 cars in the park. Drinks & Food, Music Entertainment, Raffles & Contests. Registration forms call Mary at 707.546.5500 or email [email protected]. Click here for the flyer. • Oxnard, CA: Annual Father's Day Car show; will be held from 10am till 3pm at Harbor Boulevard, Channel Islands Harbor. This traditional event, sponsored by the Milestone Car Society of California, requires $25.00 per vehicle registration, $40.00 after June 6, and on day of show. Entry to the show is free to spectators. The show will feature 150 vehicles, food, music, prizes, and a day of fun and sun at the marina. It is open to all types of vehicles, and proceeds support Casa Pacifica and Ventura County Homeless Veterans. Contact Jason Gonzalez at (818) 726-8786, email: [email protected] for further information. Registration form for exhibitors is available at www.milestonecarsociety.com. • Anaheim Hills, CA: Father's Day Car Show; At Hephatha Lutheran Church, 5900 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd. (91 freeway and Imperial) Hosted by Hephatha Lutheran Church. Benefits Mission Possible and Caring Hands Food Pantry in Fullerton. http://hephatha.net/. Pre-registration entry donation $25.00, Spectator cost FREE Vehicle categories: Custom, Paint & Antique. Info: Write, E-mail or phone Arthur Andrews at 5900 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd. Anaheim Hills, CA 92807, 714637-0887, [email protected] Click here for the flyer & registration form. Rallye Productions offers you More for Less!!! Buy Dash Plaques from us and receive a “sponsorship” discount, magnetic goodie bag stuffers, and a $25 RockAuto auto parts gift certificate for your event. 26th: • Madera, CA: Madera Classic Cars Car Show; This Friday night show starts at 6pm, awards at 8:30pm and over at 9pm. It all happens in front by Walgreens by the Madera Fairgrounds. Open to classics, hot rods, muscle cars motorcycles pickups and all special interest vehicles. Come enjoy music, raffle, a 50/50 and food. No rain date. Info: Catfish at 559-706-1699; Don at 559-201-9565 or Ron at 559-8716487. Click here for the flyer. 26th-27th: • Arroyo Grande, CA: Vairfest 2015: At Heritage Square Park: 205 Nelson St. We hope you can join us for Central Coast Corsa's Vairfest 2015! Friday Night: Pasta Feed with all the Fixings, plus an after dinner movie. Saturday: This is an all Corvair Car Show with Awards and Raffle Prizes. Saturday Night: Theater Show at The Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville, this years production is La Rue's Return. Info: Mike Thomas, 7475 Valle Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422 or [email protected] or http://www.centralcoastcorsa.org/ Click here for the flyer. 27th: • Angels Camp, CA: Murphys-Angels Lions Club 8th Annual Classic Car Show; This Charity show will be at Utica Park, 1000 S. Main St. (Hwy. 49), in historic downtown from 9am - 3pm. Hosted by the Murphys-Angels Lions Club & sponsored by the Black Oak Casino Resort, Clarke Broadcasting 92.7 in Sonora, Murphys Historic Hotel & Napa Auto Parts, Angels Camp. All proceeds benefit local charities. Pre-Registration is $20.00 until 6/13, $25.00 after and at the gate. Space is limited to 120 vehicles. Preregistered cars must be parked by 9am to save your paid space! Spectator's are free. Vehicle categories: Lions choice for the nicest cars & trucks, including Best of Show, Best Paint, Best Upholstery, Best Motor, Best Special Interest, Best In Progress, Best Foreign Car, Best Truck, Furthest Traveled & Club Participation. Steak & Brat Sandwiches, Jumbo Hot Dogs, Beer, Wine, Soda, Italian Ice, Kettle Corn and lots of Vendors. Contact [email protected]@email.com or (209) 728-9971 for more information. Click here for the flyer, and here for the registration form. 27th-28th: • Aptos, CA: 9th Annual Hot Rods on the Green 2015; At Twin Lakes Church, 2701 Cabrillo College Drive (Right off Hwy 1, take the Park Avenue.) Hosted by Kingsmen Car Club. Benefits the Kingsmen Car Club Apprenticeship Program. http://www.tlc.org/kingsmen. Pre-registration entry (before June 20th) cost $25.00, "Day of Event" (June 20th - 27th) cost $35.00. Free to all spectators. Vehicle categories: Custom, Foreign, Traditional Hot Rod, Motorcycle, Muscle Car, Rat Rod, Restored Original, Unrestored Original, Sedan, Street Rod, Truck, VW, Work In Progress and Special Category. Info: Visit our webpage at http://www.tlc.org/kingsmen, or E-mail us at [email protected]. Registration form available on our website, or click here. 28th: • Pinole, CA: 24th Annual "Cruisin In The Sun" Classic Car Show; hosted by The Northern California Cruisers Classic Car Club. The show will be held in Old Town Pinole and Fernandez Park from 8 am to 5 pm. Pre-registration for the Classic cars is required and is Limited to the FIRST 325 1975 and older , All-American made cars. There will be Awards, Dash Plaques, Car Show event T-shirts for sale, a Raffle, Automotive Arts and Crafts Vendors, "Live" Music with Contraband, and, the Local "DJ" Vince Pistello, playing those "oldies but goodies" tunes in the Park. A delicious breakfast will be served at the Pinole Senior Center, along with lots more terrific foods at other local restaurants nearby. There is a playground area for the children. Car show proceeds benefit local charities. Info: Please go to our Car Club's website to download a registration form at: www.northerncaliforniacruisers.com, or telephone Cathie at 510-233-0721 or email her at [email protected] for further information. • Madera, CA: 8th Annual Word From Home Car Show & Freedom Celebration; It all happens from 5:00 p.m. til dusk at Lifetree Assembly of God Church, 35849 Ave 13 ½ (NW Corner of Road 36 and Ave 13 ½ Madera Ranchos). This show is to support our troops. So far our efforts have seen over 2200 care packages delivered to our troops! Entry fee is $20.00, including $10.00 for a food ticket and $10.00 for troop support. Info: Pam Hansen (559) 474-2330 or email [email protected] Click here for the flyer • Rancho Cucamonga, CA: Firefighters 18th Annual Benefit Car Show; from 9am to 2pm at Red Hill Community Park, 7484 Vineyard Ave. (corner of Vineyard Ave. & Baseline Rd.), hosted by Rancho Cucamonga Firefighters Association. Benefits local burn survivors through the Fire & Burn Foundation. www.RCFire.org. Preregistration entry cost $25.00, which includes a t-shirt. Spectator cost is FREE. Peer judging. Trophies awarded to the Top 10 favorites including Best in Show. Info: (909) 477-2770 x 3008 or [email protected]. Click here for the flyer. So who's to blame for the internal combustion engine??! Well this can get tricky. Patents for the ICE go back to 1807, but those were mostly not successful. The first ICE that is considered a commercial success was patented in 1858. It was developed by Belgian engineer Jean Joseph Etienne Lenoir. By 1859, Lenoir's experimentation without electricity led him to develop the first single-cylinder twostroke engine which burned a mixture of coal gas and air ignited by a "jumping sparks" ignition system by Ruhmkorff coil, and which he patented in 1860. The engine differed from more modern two-stroke engines in that the charge was not compressed before ignition (a system invented in 1801 by Lebon D'Humberstein, which was quiet but inefficient), with a power stroke at each end of the cylinder. In 1863 the Hippomobile with a hydrogen gas fueled one cylinder internal combustion engine made a test drive from Paris to Joinville-le-Pont: top speed about 9 km in 3 hours. Lenoir was an engineer at petiene et Cie, who formed companies in Paris in 1859. With a capitalization of two million francs and a factory in the Rue de la Roquette, he worked to develop the engine, and a three-wheeled carriage to put it in. Although it ran reasonably well, the engine was fuel inefficient, extremely noisy, tended to overheat and, if sufficient cooling water was not applied, seize up. Nevertheless, Scientific American advised in September 1860, that the Parisian newspaper Cosmos had pronounced the steam age over! By 1865, 143 had Lenoir gas engines had been sold in Paris alone, and production by Reading Gas Works in London had begun. Jean Joseph Etienne Lenoir (1822-1900) Most applications of the Lenoir engine were as a stationary power plant powering printing presses, water pumps, and machine tools. They proved to be rough and noisy after prolonged use, however. Other engineers, especially Nikolaus Otto, began making improvements in internal combustion technology which soon rendered the Lenoir design obsolete. Less than 500 Lenoir engines of between 6 and 20 hp were built, including some under license in Germany. Guess that's about it for this month, but please keep sending in shows and events for the next newsletter! And don't forget to check the website for additions as they come in. This newsletter always seems to jog the memory of some, and I get hit with numerous submissions just after it is sent out. They are posted within a few days, so check back often. And the legal stuff! If you wish to be removed from this distribution, simply bounce the email back with “remove” in the subject line. I will send you one confirmation that you have been removed, and then that's it! To subscribe, simply send me an email with “Add Me” in the subject line. Type at you again in Mid May! Brian
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