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March 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.

Feb 29, Mar 1 and 2                    Fort Worth, Texas
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4th annual Ft. Worth Rod and Custom Car/Motorcycle Show.  Family friendly event featuring some of the finest rods and bikes this end of the country.  Live entertainment.  For more info www.Txshowcar.com or call Gary Nevins at the Texas Show Car Association at (972) 226-1315.

Feb 29 - Mar 2 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                   Portland, Oregon
52nd Annual Portland Roadster Show at the Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Blvd., Portland, OR 97232. Producer of Record: Multnomah Hot Rod Council. Show Chairman: Don Van Dinter - (503) 232-4567, portlandroadstershow@myway.com, P.O. Box 55067, Portland, OR. Info: www.theisca.com

Feb 29 - Mar 2 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                    Salt Lake City, Utah
34th Annual Parts Plus Autorama at the South Towne Expo Center, 9575 S. State St., Salt Lake City, UT 84070. Producer of Record: Championship Auto Shows, Inc. Show Chairman: Scott Hammon - (801) 774-8015, hammon@autorama.com, 3123 West 450 North, West Point, UT. Info: www.theisca.com

Mar 1 / Saturday / 4 pm  - ? pm          Lamapasas, Texas
Classics at the Classic gathering at Storm's Drive In in Lamapasas, Texas. No entry, no trophies, just cruise in and spend time with fellow enthusiasts. Info: email Sharen at c73car@yahoo.com.

Mar 2 / 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.

Mar 6 - 9 / Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                    Boise, Idaho
37th Annual Boise Roadster Show at the Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood, Boise, ID 83714. Producer of Record: Bill New. Show Chairman: Scott New - (208) 938-8986, P.O. Box 1398, Eagle, ID. Info: www.theisca.com

Mar 7 - 9 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                    Detroit,. Michigan
56th Annual Murray’s Autorama Presented by Meguiar’s at Cobo Center, One Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226. Producer of Record: Championship Auto Shows, Inc. Host Club: Michigan Hot Rod Association (M.H.R.A.). Show Chairman: Dick Forton - (586) 771-7110 , patrico@autorama.com, P.O. Box 468, St. Clair Shores, MI. Info: www.theisca.com

Mar 7 - 9 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                    Green Bay, Wisconsin
28th Annual World of Wheels at the Brown County Arena, 1901 Oneida St., Green Bay, WI 54304. Producer of Record: Championship Auto Shows, Inc. Show Chairman: Ken & Bonnie Juza - (920) 434-8725, juza@worldofwheels.com, 1478 Norfield Rd., Suamico, WI. Info: www.theisca.com

Mar 8 / Saturday / 11 am - 5 pm          Keller, Texas
The Friendship Elementary Car and Craft Show at Friendship Elementary, 5400 Shiver Road. Cars, bounce houses, food, crafts ... fun for the whole family. Vendors welcome. Info: 817-744-6200.

Mar 11 / 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.

Mar 14 - 16 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                    Cincinnati, Ohio
48th Annual koi Auto Parts Cavalcade of Customs at the Cincinnati Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. Producer of Record: Championship Auto Shows, Inc. Host Club: Squires Club. Show Chairman: Fred Caldwell - (859) 859-7181, caldwell@worldofwheels.com,
533 Montpelier Ct., Ft. Wright, KY. Info: www.theisca.com

Mar 14 - 16 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                    Cleveland, Ohio
42nd Federated Auto Parts Auto-Rama at the 1-X Center, 6200 Riverside Dr., Cleveland, OH 44135. Producer of Record: Rod & Custom Auto-Rama, Inc. Show Chairman: Ron & Lee Heitman - (216) 382-1616, autorama@msn.com, 4588 Anderson Rd., South Euclid, OH. Info: www.theisca.com

Mar 15 / Saturday / 5 pm - 8 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.

Mar 15 / /                    Lampasas, Texas               Rain date March 22
Car Show at Lampasas Building Comp. parking lot, nice large paved parking lot. Location 1303 N. Mclean St. - off East Hwy. 580. Award Plaques, T-Shirts, Goody Bags, Food & Drink Booth , Raffle, Door Prizes, Games & Fun. Contact Scott or Sharon Carrigan (512)556-5265 leave message or cell (512)734-5173.

March 15  / Saturday  /  Noon - 3 pm                  Richardson, Texas
’55, ’56, ’57 Classic Chevy Show at Reliable Chevrolet, at the corner of Arapaho and Central Expressway (800 North Central Expressway), Richardson, Texas.  Display only - no fees, no judging, 'Favorite Picks' of each year, largest exclusive Tri Five Chevy event in the southwest!  All '55, '56 and '57 Chevy cars, trucks and corvettes welcomed to display!  Hosted by the Dallas Area Classic Chevy Club.  Info: www.dallasclassicchevy.com or email atinfo@DallasClassicChevy.comor call 866-754-3241.

March 15  / Saturday  /  4 pm - ?                 Richardson, Texas
Join the Dallas Stars and www.Carsroadshow.com for it's inaugural car show at the American Airlines Center. This is limited to the first 150 PRE-registered (THERE WILL BE NO REGISTERING AT THIS SHOW YOU MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED) We are using the VIP parking in the front. It is also a game night and we can only use 150 parking spaces. Vehicles entering the car show need to park between 4:00-5:00. Registration will include 2 game tickets (A section will be blocked off for the car show family so you can sit together), commemorative t-shirt, dash plaque. Show time is 4:00pm-8:00pm. The game starts at 6:00pm. Don't worry about voting it's a judged show! Enjoy the game and the car show. Don't worry about leaving your vehicle unattended it will be protected by Dallas finest and Jim and Christy. You will have a chance to win Autographed pucks and 2 lower seats to an upcoming Stars game. 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. Dallas Stars Pick & C.A.R.S. Pick. American Airlines Center is located: 2500 Victory Ave. Dallas, TX 75219. Registration is $65.00 (includes 2 games tickets, t-shirt, dash plaque). Dallas Stars vs. Vancouver. If you would like to register your car only and no game tickets (tshirt included) it is 435 registration that closes March 11. If you would like tickets to the game, they are $15 each. For more info please call Jim 972-567-0204 or Christy 214-502-6211.

March 15  / 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. Info: call Joe at 214-587-1643 or Alan at 214-808-4019 or go to www.midlothianclassicwheels.com.

Mar 15 - 16 /   Saturday, Sunday        Costa Mesa, California
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association All American Get-Together. All years American powered cars and trucks.   Huge swap meet and car corral. Go to www.good-guys.com for more information.

March 16  / Sunday  /  7:30 am - 5:00 pm                Arcadia, California
Cal-Rods of San Gabriel Valley presents Run With a Winner at Santa Anita Race Park in Arcadia, California. The show will be on the legendary infield at Santa Anita Park. Show hours are 10:30 am - 4 pm. Info: 909-626-0300. Entry: $20 preregistration or $25 day of show (if space available). Infield space guaranteed for preregistered vehicles only.Cars must stay in place until 1/2 hour after the last race (approx. 5pm). Proceeds go to benefit local charities. Info: 909-626-0300 or email jackferguson@verizon.net.

Mar 16 / 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.

Mar 16 / 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.

Mar 18 / Tuesday night /    Time?           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.

March 21-22 / Friday, Saturday  / 1 pm - 4 pm                Springfield, Missouri
Paramount Collector Car Auction at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 North Grant, Springfield, Missouri. Info: Scotty Gray at 214-415-3855 or Stewart Howden @ 417-263-3300 or Jimmy King @ 417-861-4817. General Admission: Adults $5 per day, child under 10, free. Hours: Friday 12 noon to 6 pm; Saturdau 8 am - 8 pm.

March 22 / Saturday  / 1 pm - 4 pm                Fort Worth, Texas
Sonic Car Show located at 8625 Camp Bowie West Ft Worth Texas 35+ Awards including Best of Show car and Truck, Best Late Model, Under Const, Special Interest, Mgrs Choice.  Door Prizes, 50 /50 pot. Old Timey Rockin’ Roll Music Hosted By D&D Rockin Rods  817-797-1197  WWW.DDRockinRods.Com

Mar 22 / 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.

Mar 23 / Sunday / 1 pm – 5 pm            Frisco, Texas
3rd Base Bar & Grill-Frisco and C.A.R.S team up for a Car-Truck Enthusiast Meet. Show location is at 2390 Parkwood Blvd. Frisco, TX 75034. Registration from 1-2:30 with awards at 4:30-5 pm. 24 Classes! Total of 48 Awards! 4 Best of Show awards for 79 and under Car and Truck and 80's and Newer Car and Truck and C.A.R.S. & Manager's Pick. Entry: $10. Food available at location. Door Prizes and 50/50 pot. Info: Jim 972-567-0204 or Christy 214-502-6211.

Mar 23 / 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.

Mar 28 - 30 /   Friday, Saturday, Sunday                      Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Super Chevy show at Auto Club Dragway at California Speedway in Fontana, California.Go to www.superchevyshow.com for more information.

Mar 29 - 30 /   Saturday, Sunday        Pleasanton, California
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association 26th All American Get-Together. All years American powered cars and trucks. Huge swap meet and car corral. Go to www.good-guys.com for more information.

Mar 28- 30 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                   Buffalo, New York
6th Annual Buffalo World of Wheels at the Buffalo Convention Center, 1 Convention Plaza, Buffalo, NY. Producer of Record: Showtime Promotions. Show Chairman: Kevin Kaiser - (716) 542-3150, deucedude@adelphia.net, 54 Pierpont Ave., Williamsville, NY. Info: www.theisca.com

Mar 28- 30 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                   Duluth, Minnesota
40th Annual Peerless World of Wheels at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center, 350 Harbor Dr., Duluth, MN 55802. Producer of Record: Championship Auto Shows, Inc. Show Chairmen: Jack & Joyce DeJoy - (952) 447-5841, dejoy@worldofwheels.com, 2700 South Shore Drive, Prior Lake, MN. Info: www.theisca.com

Mar 28- 30 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                   Omaha, Nebraska
453RD Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels at the Qwest Center, 455 N. 10th St., Omaha, NE 68102. Producer of Record: Championship Auto Shows, Inc. Host Club: Midwest Street Rod Association. Show Chairman: Jim Karls (402) 478-5277, karls34@huntel.net,
PO Box 285, Arlington, NE. Info: www.theisca.com

Mar 28- 30 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                   Spokane, Washington
45th Spokane Auto, Boat, Speed Show at the Spokane Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana, Spokane, WA 99202. Producer of Record: Spokane Auto, Boat, Speed Show. Show Chairman: Don Wilbur - (509) 465-1126, PO Box 48086, Spokane, WA. Info: www.theisca.com

Mar 28- 30 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                   Winnipeg, Mamitoba, Canada
Piston Ring’s 34TH Annual World of Wheels at the Winnipeg Convention Centre, 374 York Ave., Winnipeg, MB T3C 3J3
Producer of Record: Championship Auto Shows of Canada, Inc. Show Chairman: Ron Lechman - (204) 222-8492 , lechman@worldofwheels.com, 409 Pandora Ave. East, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 0A4, CANADA. Info: www.theisca.com

Mar 29 / Saturday /   ?Time?                         Princeton, Texas
Car show at Lost Highway Classic Cars & Antiques, 123 Princeton Dr., Princeton, TX. Benefiting Princeton Chamber of Commerce. The event benefits the Princeton Chamber of Commerce. The entry fee is $15 (and goes to the Chamber). Registration is at 10 AM and trophies are presented at 3:30. We will have entertainment, door prizes, goodie bags for the first 50 people to register, and a 50/50 raffle. Info: Email: virginia@losthighwaycca.com.

Mar 29, 2008 / Saturday /   9:00 am – 3:00 pm            Hawkins, Texas
2nd Annual "Early Bird Show" on the campus of Jarvis Christian College, located on Highway 80, 1 mile east of Hawkins and 4 miles west of Big Sandy. Hosted by the Lone Star Lug Nuts Car Club. Entry: $20. Free T-shirt for first 100 entries.  Music and entertainment by “Shake Rattle & Roll”, singing the tunes of the 50’s & 60’s. Proceeds from the show benefit the Percy Johnson Burn Foundation Youth Camp, "I'm Still Me." Registration begins at 9 am, with awards at 3 pm. Awards:Best of Show Car/Truck, Top 3 Cars/Trucks in classes:Pre-40, 41-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and up.  Top 3 Cars in TRI-5 and Mustang class.  Door Prizes and Games all day.  Info: Larry or Amber Morris at 903-845-4817, email lmorris@wilsonline.com or email hotrodsassy@yahoo.com. Or, call Travis Brewer at 903-343-1675 or emailbrewjax1@cebridge.net. Or, call Doyle Griffin at 903-769-1731 or email hot51rod@aol.com.

Mar 29, 2008 / Saturday /   10:00 am – ? pm            Fort Worth, Texas
Spring Safety Inspections and NSRA Appreciation Day at Painless Performance Products at 2501 Ludelle Street, Fort Worth, Texas. Inspection by the North Texas N.S.R.A. Safety Team. Inspections start at 10 am. Open to all street rods. Painless will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, fixin's and cold drinks. Arlington Area Street Rods will do the cooking. Info: Dwight Leatherwood at 214-850-5907 or email dleather@airmail.net or call Painless Wiring at 817-244-6212.

Mar 29, 2008 / Saturday /   10:00 am – 3 pm            Athens, Texas
Cruise Into Spring at the East Texas Arboretum. 1st Annual Car Show open to all street rods, muscle cars, classics, trucks, sport cars. Registration begins at 9:30 am. Entry: Pre-registration $15; day of event $20. Class awards, dash plaques, goody bags. Show location is 1601 Patterson Road, Athens, Texas 75751. Info: Call Bill Bassett at 903-670-3478 or go to www.eastexasarboretum.org/events to download registration form.

Mar 29, 2008 / Saturday /   1 pm - 5 pm            Duncanville, Texas
3rd annual Duncanville Team Texans car & bike show. Hosted by Midlothian Classic Wheels. NAPA Auto Parts, 730 S. Cockrell Hill Rd. , Duncanville , Tx. $15.00 entry--Top 25 awards. Silent auction-Raffles-Food & Drinks. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE DUNCANVILLE TEXANS BASEBALL TEAM.  INFO: Call 214-587-1643/214-808-4019/214-587-1643 or go to www.midlothianclassicwheels.com.

Mar 29 / 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.

Mar 29 / Saturday /   5pm - 9 pm            North Richland Hills, Texas
Fundraiser Car Show for Richland High School in N. Richland Hills Texas Saturday March 29 at NRH2O to support “Project Celebration” (the party after the Prom).  No entry fee, just Show & Shine.  The show is from 5pm till 9pm.  No awards will be given. just FUN.  There will be Hamburgers and a Silent Auction inside the park for a $10.00 donation to get in and the meal is included in the price.  Come and support our kids for a SAFE and Alcohol free party after their Prom. Info: Carrie Stricklin 817-485-6069.

Mar 29 - 30 / Saturday, Sunday /                   South Bend, Indiana
47th Annual Cavalcade of Wheels at the Notre Dame University- Joyce Center, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Producer of Record: Coachmen Auto Club. Show Chairman: Carl Hawkins - (574) 255-6200, coachmen@datacruz.com, 2110 N. Merrifield, Mishawaka, IN. Info: www.theisca.com

Mar 30 / Sunday  / 10 am - 4 pm                Las Vegas, Nevada
Injured Police Officers Fund Car Show at Sunset Park (ENTRANCE OFF OF EASTERN SOUTH OF SUNSET), Las Vegas, Nevada. Entry: $35 plus two cans of food for the Food Drive. Info: Injured Police Officers Fund at 702-380-2840 or Las Vegas Crusin' Assn. Inc. at 702-643-0000. Or go the websites: www.helplasvegascops.com or www.lasvegascarshows.com.

Mar 30 / Sunday  / 1 pm - 5 pm                Grand Prairie, Texas
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unday March 30, 2008 Lincoln Tech, Carsroadshow.com and Sanderson's C&C Team up for a great show benefiting Small World Foundation. Show time 1:00-5:00. Registration 1-2:30. This Is a judged event. First 100 entries will receive a free t-shirt, goody bag, dash plaque and BBQ lunch. First 50 pre-registered entries will have their choice to be indoor or outdoor! Hundreds of dollars in Door prizes! Dyno available from 9am-5pm. Special sponsor awards and awards for best paint, Best engine, best interior. Over 60 awards! 4 Best of Shows: 79 & Older Car and Truck and 80s & Newer Car and Truck. We will have a young gun class. 1st & 2nd place in each class. Located at 2915 Alouette Dr. Grand Prairie, TX 75052. For more info please call Jim 972-567-0204 or Christy 214-502-6211. Entry: 20.00. To receive a pre-registration Form please emailChristy@carsroadshow.com. Make all checks or money orders payable to Small World Foundation.

 

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