Long Beach, CA-JUN 23: Hi-Performance Swap Meet & Car Show presented by Ecology Auto Parts. For more info call 24 hours at (800) 762-9785, or visit them on the Web at toppingevents.com
Plover, WI-JUN 25 - 28: 11th annual Spud City Mash-ionals Autorama sponsored by Kustom and Klassics of America. This is an open event: Kustoms, rods, trucks, and klassics are all welcomed. For more info write P.O. Box 94, Custer, WI 54423; call John in the evenings at (715) 592-4753; or visit www.spudcity.4t.com.
St. Ignace, MI-JUN 27 - 29: Kewadin Casinos and Nostalgia Productions Inc. present the 27th Annual "St. Ignace Car Show." Cruise night, expanded swap meet, automotive art, and model car contest. Featuring stock, custom, and modified Wills and the 100th anniversary of Cadillac. Guest of honor is "Mr. Hot Wheels" Larry Wood. For more info write 268 Hillcrest Blvd., St. Ignace, MI 49781; call (906) 643-8087; fax (906) 643-9784; e-mail edreavia@nostalgia-prod.com; or visit www.nostalgia-prod.com or www.auto-shows.com.
Carlisle, PA-JUN 28 - 30: Carlisle All Truck Nationals at Carlisle fairgrounds. This pure truck event features a huge showfield for minis, classics, 4x4s, and big rigs. Also an all truck swap meet, manufacturer's area, truck corral, stereo competition, and daily monster truck performances. For complete info, contact the event hotline at (714) 243-7855 or check out the Website at www.carsatcarlisle.com
Glendive, MT-JUN 28 - 29: The Badlands Drifters Car Club presents the 13th Annual Cars in the Park Car Show. The show is open to all years of cars and trucks and features a Friday cruise and dance. For more info contact (406) 365-8807 or (406) 365-2753; e-mail legato@mcn.net; or visit www.badlandsdrifters.com.
July
Des Moines, IA-July 5 - 7: The 11th Annual Heartland Nationals to be held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Rods, customs, and classics through '64 are welcomed. Swap meet, car corral, exhibits, and Mecum collector car auction. For more info contact Goodguys Rod & Custom Association at P.O. Box 424, Alamo, CA 94507; call (925) 838-9876; fax (925) 820-8241; or visit their Website at www.good-guys.com
Buena Park, CA-JUL 7: The 6th annual Cop Shop Car Show will be held at Boisseranc Park, to benifit local youth programs. Numerous class and specialty awards, coverage by our sister publication Street Rodder Magazine, door prizes and 50/50. For more info call (562) 947-9600 or visit www.BPPD.com.
Long Beach, CA-JUL 7: Hi-Performance Swap Meet & Car Show presented by Ecology Auto Parts. For more info call 24 hours at (800) 762-9785, or visit them on the Web at toppingevents.com
Columbus, OH-July 12-14: 5th Goodguys PPG Nationals presented by Advance Auto Parts to be held at the Ohio Expo Center. Rods, customs, and classics through '72 welcomed. Friday night drags, swap meet, car corral, and exhibits. For more info contact Goodguys Rod & Custom Association at P.O. Box 424, Alamo, CA 94507; call (925) 838-9876; fax (925) 820-8241; or visit their Website at www.good-guys.com
London, Ontario, Canada-JUL 19 - 21: The Radical Rides Trucklub will host the 13th Annual Canadian Truck Nationals to be held at the Western Fair Event Centre. 32 classes with over 350 awards to be given out. Monster truck demo and rides plus a tough truck contest complete with mud pit. For more info go to www.canadiantrucknationals.com or call Stewart or Shawn at (519) 652-2449.
Puyallup, WA-JUL 19 - 21: 15th Pacific Northwest Nationals to be held at the Western Washington Fairgrounds. Rods, customs, and classics through '64 welcomed. Friday night drags, swap meet, car corral, and exhibits. For more info contact Goodguys Rod & Custom Association at P.O. Box 424, Alamo, CA 94507; call (925) 838-9876; fax (925) 820-8241; or visit their Website at www.good-guys.com