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March 2009

 

 

 

 

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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 27, 28, March 1 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday /                    Fort Worth, Texas
35th Annual Fort Worth Rod & Custom Car Show at the Amon Carter Exhibit Hall of the Will Rogers Complex located at 3401 W. Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas. Entry fee: $40 before February 2, 2009 or $45 after February 2, 2009. Show hours: Friday - 4 pm - 10 pm; Saturday - 10 am - 10 pm; and Sunday 10 am - 7 pm. Info: www.txshowcar.com or email gn@txshowcar.com or call 972-226-1315. Click HERE for a preview of Wednesday night move in!

Feb 27, 28, March 1 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday                    Kansas City, Missouri
49th Annual CARQUEST World of Wheels AA L2 - at Bartle Hall, 301 W. 13th Ave., Kansas City, MO 64105. Producer of Record: Championship Auto Shows, Inc. Host Club: Rodtique. Show Chairman: John Hoagland (816) 415-2170.

Mar 6 - 8 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday                    Detroit, Michigan
57th Annual Murray’s Autorama Presented by Meguiar’s AA L1 - 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
MHRA for entry blank.

Mar 6 - 8 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday                    Portland, Oregon
53rd Annual Portland Roadster Show AA L2 - at Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97232. Producer of Record: Multnomah Hot Rod Council, Show Chairman: Don Van Dinter (503) 232-4567.

Mar 7 / Saturday / 4 pm - 8 pm                   Cedar Hill, Texas
2009 Show Dates: Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2 (more may follow)
Car Show at Pizza Inn, 108 W. Beltline Rd, Cedar Hill, TX held the 1st Sat. of the month. Registration begins at 4pm and ends at 5:30pm. This is a FULL SHOW the 1st SATURDAY evening of the month. Registration is $10 with Free dash plaque to the first 50 entries! Lots of classes, cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome! Door Prizes and 50/50. Info: Bryan 214-577-5857 or call pizza inn 972-291-9148.  Great place to eat!

Mar 7 / Saturday / 12 noon - 5 pm                  Mansfield, Texas
Mansfield in Motion - A Mansfield ISD Community Event. Shine and Show your car at the First Annual MISD Community Car Show. Show location is the MISD Stadium at 3700 E. Broad Street, Mansfield, Texas. Entry: $7.50 for MISD student or faculty; $10 for general community. All entries on day of event $10. All proceeds will be used to support MISD high school after prom events. You can designate a single campus to support or support all campuses.
Info: email: rikeje@mansfieldisd.org

Mar 8 / Sunday / 12 noon - 5 pm                  Forney, Texas
FMS (Forney Middle School) Benefit  C*A*R*S*H*O*W  at 133 E. HWY
80.  From 1PM-5PM. Free Dash Plaques and t-Shirts to the 1st 50 registered cars.1st and 2nd place in each class. Lots of classes!  50% off your entire meal at Las Trojas Resturant during the carshow (registered cars only).   Fat Dogs will also have special.....During the event we will also have Battel of the Band....For More Info call Gabby @ 469-632-6993 or email me at gabby1975e@yahoo.com    Registration is from 12pm till 2pm. Entry: $20

FOR SALE!! Awesome is the word! Click on photo for info!

Mar 12 - 15 / Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday                    Boise, Idaho
37th Annual Boise Roadster Show A L3 - at Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood, Boise, ID 83714. Producer of Record: Bill New . Show Chairman: Scott New (208) 938-8986

6 pm - 10 pm     Arlington, Texas -
Friday Nights!!!! Don't forget about the Friday night cruise-in!! Every Friday night! Be there -- it's a blast!
Nostalgia Nights has moved to a new location at Albertsons, 301 SW Plaza, Arlington, Texas (NW corner of I-20 and Little Road). Sponsored by Classic Gas Motors.  Listen to some old time classic tunes. Check out some really cool classic and muscle cars. Meet some nice folks. Food venues close by: Boston Market, Whataburger, Pizza, Hooters, Colters BBQ and more! Info: Cris Lofgren at cris@classicalgasmotors.com or 682-429-1010.

Mar 13, 14, 15 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday                    Fresno, California
50th Annual Invitational Only Fresno Autorama! Blackie's 50th ANNIVERSARY! Held at the Fresno Convention Center, 700 'M' Street, Fresno, California. This is one show you will NOT want to miss. For the past 50 years, Blackie has hand picked, from all over the nation, each and every car for his shows. This year, his 50th anniversay show, promises to be spectacular! Click HERE for a press release regarding the show.

Mar 14 & 15 /   Saturday, Sunday        Costa Mesa, California
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association 3rd Meguiars Orange County Get-Together at Orange County Fair and Event Center. All years American made and powered cars and trucks. AutoCross, vendors, swap meet and car corral. Go to www.good-guys.com for more information.

March 14 / Saturday / 8 am - 3 pm                  Savannah, Georgia
Kicklighter Academy's 1st Annual Car & Truck Show
at the Kicklighter Academy, 1248 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, Georgia. Registration 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Judging at 2:00 p.m. Awards at 3:00 p.m. Trophies for Top 25. Pre-regisitration by Feb.29th - $15 or Registration Day of show - $20. For more info: Call 912-355-7633. E-mail: keller@krcmail.org. Website: www.krcacademy.org.

March 14 / Saturday / Noon - 3 pm                  Richardson , Texas
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5, ’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!  SPECIAL TRI FIVE CHEVY RACE CAR ‘CACKLEFEST’ !   Hosted by the Dallas Area Classic Chevy Club.  Info: www.DallasClassicChevy.com or email atinfo@DallasClassicChevy.comor call 866-754-3241.

March 14 / Saturday / Noon - 4 pm                  Rockwall , Texas
Car Show at CARTOYS at 651 White Hills Drive in Rockwall, Texas. Show location: off Hwy 30, in front of Walmart. Several classes. Free give aays to the 1st 50 cars to register. Info: Ron @ 972-998-3009 OR Gabby at 469-632-6993. ITS GOING TO BE A BLAST SO DON'T MISS OUT.!!!!!!!

Mar 20 - 22 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday                    Cleveland, Ohio
43rd Federated Auto Parts Auto-Rama AA L1 - at I-X Center, 6200 Riverside Dr., Cleveland, OH 44135. Producer of Record: Rod & Custom Auto-Rama, Inc. Show Chairman: Ron & Lee Heitman (216) 382-1616. 4588 Anderson Rd., South Euclid, OH 44121.

Mar 20 - 22 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday                    Omaha, Nebraska
54th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels AA L3 - at Qwest Center, 455 N. 10th St., Omaha, NE 68102. Producer of Record: Championship Auto Shows, Inc. Host Club: Midwest Street Rod Association. Entry Chairman: Jim & Linda Mayer (402) 455-8261.

Mar 21 / Saturday / 11:00 am - 2:30 pm                   Richland Hills, Texas
Messiah Baptist Church 6th Annual Show & Shine at 7101 Baker Blvd., Richland Hills, Texas 76118
. Open to all types and years of vehicles. Food & drinks, live music, bounce house for kids.Drawings for free door gifts for all registered vehicles. Registration fee is $15.00 per vehicle registered. Plaques give out to top 5, & best of show & Pastor's choice, best paint; interior;engine. For details contact Michael O'Brien at 817-595-4584 or 817-879-7071.

Mar 21 / Saturday / 1 pm - 4 pm                   DeSoto, Texas                 If raining, show will be moved to next Saturday.
Faith Bible Church **CAR AND BIKE SHOW** at 1437 W. Pleasant Run, Rd. DeSoto, Texas (west of Cockrell Hill Rd on Pleasant Run Rd.) For the Crises Pregnancy Center. Registration 1:00 – 3:00 P.M., Judging 3:00 - 4:00 P.M. and Awards 4:00 P.M. Top 20 awards. Door prizes. Food—Hamburgers, hot dogs, cookies, soft drinks, candy and coffee, 50’s and 60’s music. Over 100 parking spots available. Entry: $20 registration. For more info call 214-543-7381

Mar 21 / Saturday / 5 pm - 9 pm                   North Richland Hills, Texas               
Mar 21 (5-9pm), Apr 18 (5-9pm), May 16 (5-9pm), Jun 20 (5-9pm), Jul 18 "Beach Party” (7 – 11pm), Aug 15 “Hot Texas Night”  (7-11pm), Sept 19 (5-9pm) and Oct 17 "Christmas in December" (5-9pm)
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. Irving at 81-625-3820 or Jerry Hogan at 817-379-5484 or visit the website at www.christianclassiccruisers.com.

Mar 21 / Saturday / 4 pm - 8 pm                   Cedar Hill, Texas               
Midlothian Classic Wheels presents a Cruise-in at Uptown Village in Cedar Hill . Fun – games – fresh air – door prizes. New for 09 : A sign in sheet will be at each cruise-in this year . This will be put onto a spread sheet so as to keep up with how many times each person is there . Everyone attending at least 5 times will then be entered into a drawing to be held at the November Toys –for Tots event for a $250.00 gift card good for any place in the “ mall ‘ . Also in 09 , a club will be invited to come out and be the “ Club of the Month “   One member of this club will receive a $50.00 gift card drawn from the names of the members attending . This clubs members will also be eligible for the door prizes handed out that night .

Mar 22 / Sunday / 1 pm - 5 pm                   Garland, Texas               
Kick Off Classic Car Show is Back!!!! @  Awards To Go at 3160 Saturn Rd. #240 Garland, Tx 75041. Registration 1-2:30.Entry: $10.00. First 50 entries will receive a free t-shirt. Special  Awards and Awards for best Paint, Best engine, Best Interior. Low Riders and Motorcycles are welcome! 60 awards! 4 Best of Shows: 79 & Older Car and Truck and 80s & Newer Car and Truck. 1st & 2nd place in each class. Info: call Jim 972-567-0204 .

FOR SALE!! Awesome is the word! Click on photo for info!

Mar 25 / Wednesday / 4:30 - 6:30 pm                  Cedar Hill, Texas               
Midlothian Classic Wheels presents Founders Day Car Show at Northwood University in Cedar Hill . This is more of a cruise-in as there will only be 1 award . This “ Best of Show “ is picked by the students. There WILL be FREE burgers , dogs desert and sodas for ALL  with no entry fee. Last year's event was a blast and the food is very good ! Parking begins at 4:30 with the award picked at 6:30  The school is located on 1382 in the “ hills “ before you get to Joe Pool Lake.

Mar 27 - 29 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday                    Fontana, California
Super Chevy Show at Auto Club Dragway at California Speedway.

Mar 27 - 29 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday                    Duluth, Minnesota
41st Annual Peerless Auto Top & Body Works World of Wheels A L3 - at Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center, 350 Harbor Dr., Duluth, MN 55802. Producer of Record: Championship Auto Shows, Inc. Show Chairmen: Jack DeJoy & Dale Soblstrom (952) 447-5999.

Mar 27 - 29 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday                    Sandy, Utah
35th Annual Parts Plus AutoRama AA L2 - at South Towne Expo Center, 9575 S. State Street, Sandy, UT 84070. Producer of Record: Championship Auto Shows, Inc. Show Chairman: Scott Hammon (801) 825-5241.

Mar 27 - 29 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday                    Spokane, Washington
45th Spokane Auto, Boat, Speed Show at 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.

Mar 27 - 29 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday                    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
35th Annual Piston Ring’s World of Wheels A L3 - at Winnipeg Convention Centre, 374 York Ave., Winnipeg, MB T3C 3J3. Producer of Record: Championship Auto Shows, Inc. Show Chairman: Ron Lechman (204) 222-8492.

Mar 28 & 29/   Saturday, Sunday        Pleasanton, California
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association 27th All American Get-Together at Pleasanton Fairgrounds. All years American made and powered cars and trucks.   Vendors, huge swap meet and car corral. Go to www.good-guys.com for more information.

Mar 28 /   Saturday / 9 am - 2 pm       Garland, Texas
1st Annual Benefit Car Show hosted by Lakeview High School welding and autoboby students. Show location is 3505 Hayman, Garland, Texas.  This is a fundraiser 100% of the proceeds go to welding certification. Judging 12-1:30 trophies will be awarded at 2pm. Entry: $10. Contact people are Jim Barnett,jtbarnet@garlandisd.net  or Greg McSwain at 972-240-3740 . 

Mar 28 /   Saturday / 10 am - 2 pm       Fort Worth, Texas
North Texas N.S.R.A. Spring Safety Inspections and NSRA Appreciation Day at Painless Performance Products,2501 Ludelle Street, Fort Worth. Inspections from 10 am - 2 pm. Open to all street rods and vehicles 30 years or older. Refreshments prepared and served by Arlington Area Street Rods. Info: Dwight at 214-850-5907 or email dleather@airmail.net.

Mar 28 /   Saturday / 10 am - 3 pm       Athens, Texas
2nd ANNUAL CRUISE INTO SPRING AT THE EAST TEXAS ARBORETUM, 1601 Patterson Road, Athens, TX. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Open to all street rods, muscle cars, classics, trucks, sport cars. Entry: $15 pre-registration or $20 day of event. First 100 receive dash plaques and goody bags. Info: www.eastexasarboretum.org/events or call Bill Bassett, Chairman, Cruise into Spring, 903-670-3478, 972-839-1417 (cell).

Mar 28 / Saturday / 12:00 Noon - 4:00 p.m.                   Vidalia, Georgia
Red Dirt World Hot Rod Party and Cruise In at former Piggly Wiggly parking lot next to Taco Bell, Highway 280. Free Admission to Public. No Registration Fee for Car & Motorcycle Owners. Bring your hot rod, street rod, rat rod, antique car, muscle car, race car, dragster, pickup truck, motorcycle and anything on wheels. Info: contact Curtis and Norma Beaird at (912) 583-4187. OR, by email:  curtis@reddirtworld.com or norma@reddirtworld.com .

Mar 28 / Saturday /  1 pm - 5 pm                 Fort Worth, Texas
Sonic car show located at 8625 Camp Bowie West will kick off the season with the 1st car show being a day time show. 25+ awards including Best of show, Best of show Truck, Sonic's Choice,  Hagerty Insurance Choice, under Construction, special interest, cycle, late model and Import  Hosted By D&D Rockin Rods 817-797-1197

Mar 28 / Saturday /  5 pm - 9 pm                 Arlington, Texas
2009 Dates: 3/28, 4/25, 5/30, 6/27, 7/25, 8/29, 9/26 and 10/31

Special Interest Ford’s club has a monthly car show on the last Saturday of each month. The show is for all makes and models and located at Fabulous 50’s Diner, 2424 W. Park Row Dr. Arlington, TX .  Time is 5pm to 9 pm.  Entry fee is $10. There are door prizes, 50/50 raffle, oldies music, dash plaques and trophies for a number of classes. For additional information, send emails to 59TBird@sbcglobal.net.

Mar 28 / Saturday /  5 pm  - 9 pm               Grand Prairie, Texas
Lincoln Tech. Car , Truck , and Motorcycle Show at 2915 Aloutte dr. Grand Prairie Tx 75052. T
HIS IS A JUDGED SHOW! Registration 5-6:30. First 100 entries recieve FREE T-shirt and BBQ Dinner. First 40 pre-registered have their choice of indoor or outdoor. Awards for Best Paint , Engine , and Interior !!!!!!! 26+ classes 1st and 2nd in each class , Special Sponsor Awards , 7 Best Of Show award. For mor information call Jim 972-567-0204.

Mar 29 / Sunday /  9 am - ?               Arlington Texas
Join NSRA Chaplain Jim Rowlett and gospel quartet Praise Incorporated for Motorhead Sunday at Dayspring Church, 507 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, Texas. Classic car show, great preaching and singing, hamburgers. Info: 817-460-0300

 

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