Syracuse, NY-JUL 19 - 21: Syracuse Nationals to be held at the New York State Fairgroiunds. Over 6,000 rods, customs, classics, and trucks that are pre-'77. Vendors, live music, and prizes. For more info call (315) 668-9703 or visit them on the Web at www.syracusenats.com.
Carlisle, PA-JUL 26 - 28: Summer Carlisle Cool Car/Club Cruise-in to be held at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. All-makes and models swap meet, car corral, manufacturer's area, show feild, and special guests. For complete info, contact the event hotline at (714) 243-7855 or check out the Website at www.carsatcarlisle.com
Fortuna, CA-JUL 26 - 28: 12th Annual Fortuna Redwood Autorama. Cruise, sock hop, judged car show, show 'n' shine, swap meet, car corral, arts & crafts, antique show, and more. For more info call (707) 725-3916 or visit www.redwoodautorama.com.
Chesterbrook, PA-JUL 27: Chester County Cruisers and Valley Forge React will be hosting the 10th Season of Cruise Night to be held at the Chesterbrook Valley Shopping Center. Entrance fee is a donation of canned food and or non-perishable items for Valley Forge React food closet. Dash plaques will be given out to the first 150 vehicles. For more info call (610) 964-1986.
August
Ocean Shores, WA-AUG 9 - 10: The 6th Annual Ramage Fun Run NW to be held at the Convention Center. Open to all pre-'66 Ford and Mercury trucks. For more info contact Puget Sound Ltd at (452) 788-8260; Henry's Half-Tons Ltd at (503) 251-8405; or Henry's Haulers at (306) 871-4339.
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada-AUG 9 - 11: The 5th Annual North of the Boarder Bash Car and Truck Nationals to be held at Bingemans Park. Event open to all years, makes, and models of cars and trucks. Awards for hydraulics, Airdraulics, bikini, wet t-shirt, neon, SPL, lowest, club participation, eating, chugging, and more. For more info contact Dino at (905) 741-9205; email costlobsession@hotmail.com; or visit www.costlobsession.com
Pierre, SD-AUG 9 - 11: The Street Masters Car Club will host the 13th Annual Dam Run. Gravity drags, show 'n' shine, poker run, and NSRA safety inspections. For more info contact Frank Eich at (605) 224-5396.
Laporte, IN-AUG 11: The Great Lakers Auto Club Annual Car Show and Swap Meet to be held at the Laporte County Fairgrounds on State Rd. 2. Open to all wheeled vehicles, trucks especially welcomed. For sale corral, model car show, monster trucks, kid's activities, and more. For more info contact G.L.A.C., P.O. Box 8719, Michigan City, IN 46361; call (219) 874-4077; or e-mail greatlakers@csinet.net.
Long Beach, CA-AUG 11: 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
Concord, NC-AUG 17: Rod & Custom Run to be hosted by the Queen City Street Rodders will be held at the Frank Lisk Park at 4001 Stough Rd. Open to pre-'72 vehicles. Playground, games, 50/50, poker walk, paddleboats, and miniature golf. For more info call (704) 598-6526.
Pleasanton, CA-AUG 23 - 25: 16th West Coast Nationals to be held at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds. Rods, customs, and classics through '54. 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 at (925) 838-9876, Fax at (925) 820-8241, or visit their Website at www.goodguysgoodtimes.com
Cambridge, OH-AUG 24: The 17th annual "Cambridge Cruise-In" to be held on Historic National Road (Rt. 40) downtown. Features classes for two wheel drive, four wheel drive, and mini trucks. For more info S.A.S.E. to Ken McPeck, 2090 Shady Ln., Zanesville, OH 43701; or call (740) 454-0347.