A Club of 1st Generation Camaro Enthusiasts, Years 1967, 1968 & 1969 Official Club News Letter For April 2009 IN THIS ISSUE: Cover Car: Jackson's Blown 68 1 Featured Car Photos Layout 6 Bill s Corner for Club Information 2 Featured Car Information 7 Photo Coverage: Advantage Show 4 NTC April s Events Calendar 9 Photo Coverage: TMS Camaro Parade 5 NTC May s Events Calendar 11 Click Here to Return to Index Editor: Brad Howell 1 April 2009
Bill s Corner: Info for The North Texas Camaro Club Christian Classic Cruisers kicked off their show season with lots of NTC folks on hand. Doug Moore, Shawn Moran, Steve Gillespie, Bill & Darlene Hooks, Chapman Mays, Fern Duron, Huff, NoMad Dog Dodson, Law Dog Simmons, Bill Roy, Brenda Howard, Keith Dorsa, Mark Lohse, and maybe others I missed ( sorry ). The TMS Camaro event was a huge success. LOTS of folks enjoyed the Camaro Day and the races. Lots of smiles at the 2010 Camaro used for the pace car at the race. At least a dozen NTC folks represented the first gen Camaro ( and a second gen too ). Info from the GM Camaro camp says 14,000+ sold orders for 2010 Camaros so far. The 2011 Camaro will have a convertible available and the production cars looked great. Great pictures of Fern and Potts Z-cars on the track. Hard luck award to Jeff "Geyser" Cassell. (See page 5) The Advantage Auto Works car show 4/4 was a success with NTC folks on the scene. About 10 people came to the show to show and pick up T-Shirts. Lots of fun. Congrats to Mark Lohse, Tommy Simmons, NoMad Dog Dodson and George Johnson for winning some hardware with their fine cars at the show. (See page 4) The "T" shirt program run by Mark Lohse was unbelievable, 81 shirts were ordered, and many had been picked up by Saturday 4/4. Thanks Mark for the co-ordination. You can now put your car picture in the members section of the Web Site. Sign into members section, my account and list your car and upload the pictures. Then check the box that says add to members car section - David made it easy for each of us to update. However, the web site update dropped most of the original car pictures in the 67 / 68 /69 categories. So please go in and add your car pictures back to the members car section. It looks like a much smaller club than the 115 members, with only a few car pictures shown. 2 April 2009
Bill s Corner: Info for The North Texas Camaro Club Mark Your Calendars!!!!!! Meet in the Middle Part Dux is May 2 for the day trip to Johnson Ranch in Centerville, meet on I-45 south of I-20 ( exit #270, the Shell station same place as last year ), meet at 8:30am - leave at 9am sharp. There will be one pit stop at mile marker #216 just south of Richland. This is about 1/2 way to Centerville. See e-mails for all details. Pate Swap Meet at the Nascar track is 5/1, 5/2, and 5/3 El Dorado Chevrolet will have A 2010 Camaro event 5/2, contact them for more info. Classic Chevrolet in Grapevine 2010 Camaro event is May 6th 4pm - 8pm, wow looks like 20+ NTC folks are signed up and 10+ "F" body folks too. Super Chevy at Ennis will be May 15-17 Spring Cruise Coordinated by Huff is 5/23 to Rains County, this is May Ralley Point NTC Annual Picnic is 5/30 at Advantage Auto Works, from 11am - 1pm we will be getting a head count for the Picnic. See e-mails for more info. David Caver updated the Web Site with a "retrieve your password" option on the log in page. Hopefully, this will make it easy on those with "old-timers". Who has owned the most first gen Camaros? NoMad Dog Dodson has had 13 first gen Camaros since he was a pup. Don Caver has had at least 9 cars and John Hazel with 6 so far. Mark Lohse has had 4 first gens and some later ones too. Any others? Let's Fire 'em Up in 2009. Bill 3 April 2009
Advantage Autoworks Annual Car Show Hosted by Chris and Todd Recker 4/4/09 4 April 2009
Camaro, The New Face of Tradition Contest Camaro Parade Lap during the Samsung 300 at TMS Sponsored by GM 4/4/09 5 April 2009
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Featured Car Questionnaire Jerry Jackson's Pro-Street Blown 68 Camaro Car Specifications Year Made: 1968 Type: Coupe Option Package(s): RS/SS Deluxe Comfortweave interior Body Color: '98 Corvette Torch Red Interior Color: Black Interior Style: Stock dash, stock panels, billet steering wheel, 8 pt roll bar Previous owners?: Unknown, but previous owner had the Camaro for 27 years Engine Specifications Cubic Inch: Matching numbers engine: Carburetor: Intake Manifold: Headers: 427 BBC No Two Holley 750 Double Pumpers Weiand 671 Supercharger 4% underdriven at this time Hooker SuperComp CPC coated in/out, 3 inch exhaust, Flowmasters Drive Train Transmission: TH400 with Hughes 3000 stall convertor, Hurst Quarterstick Rearend: 9 inch, 4:56 gears, spool, Strange 31 spline axles, Competition Engineering 4 link Brakes: Wilwood Disc on all 4 corners, Hurst line lock Wheels/tires: Mickey Thompson ET Drag wheels 15 x 4, 15 x 15 M/T 33x21.5 Sportsman Pro's 7 April 2009
Featured Car Questionnaire Jerry Jackson's Pro-Street Blown 68 Camaro How did you acquire this car? I followed it on EBAY, and when it didn't hit the reserve, Linsey and I drove to Moore OK with my truck and a trailer. As soon as he opened the garage I knew I had to have it, even though it was painted "peach" at the time. How long have you owned this car? 4 years this month (May). I drove it for three years and then took a year for updates. Anything interesting happen during your acquisition or ownership of the car? It was fun starting with a car that was basically what I wanted then changing it into what I envisioned having. What would you do differently about the car? I'll probably update the interior next. Any company or service that deserves high praise for helping with your car? My wife Linsey, Yearwood Speed and Custom in El Paso, Fastimes Racing in El Paso, Dewey's Custom Painting, and as always, Bill Roy for the never-ending encouragement. 8 April 2009
April s Events Calendar Apr 18 & 19 / Saturday, Sunday / Fort Worth, Texas D/FW Collector Car Swap Meet at LaGrave Field in Fort Worth, Texas. LaGrave Field is located one block east of North Main Street in the 400-700 blocks. Free admission. Public hours 8 am - 5 pm on Saturday and 8 am - 2 pm on Sunday. Info: Jason or Dean Earhart at 254-751-7958 or go to website www.deanearhart.com or email deamearhart@aol.com. Apr 18 / Saturday / 10 am - 2 pm / Fort Worth, Texas Rain date April 25th tentative 1st Annual Wildcat Rally Car and Bike Show benefiting Junior Historian and Pals Clubs of Fossil Hill Middle School, Hosted by NTSCA. Show location: Fossil Hill Middle School, 3821 Staghorn Circle South, Fort. Worth Texas 76137. Entry: $15.00. Trophies for top 25 entries and top motorcycle. Special Trophy awards for special interest, kids bicycle, PALS Choice, and Junior Historian Choice, Principal s Choice and Spectators Choice. This is a participant judged show. There will be food, entertainment, DJ, silent auction, and 50/50 raffle. For Information contact NSTCA website orpat.ritchie@kellerisd.netor Call 817 475-3258 orjeff.boswell@kellerisd.net. Apr 18 / Saturday / 10 am - 3 pm / Bowie, Texas Friends of the Bowie Animal Shelter's 2nd Annual Poker Run and Car Show at Pelham Park in Bowie. This year's theme for the Poker Run is "Joker's Wild" with the top three hands being paid cash money and the remaining proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Bowie Animal Shelter. This year's run will include some fantastic stops all over Bowie and Montague County. We have added for this year a car show in addition to the poker run with a "Top Ten" being awarded as well as a "Friends of the Bowie Animal Shelter Pick" (Best of Show). Entry: $10. First fifty registered receive a dash plaque and goody bag. Info: call Frank Redmond at 940-366-2186, Dillon Steen at 940-233-0497, or Jennifer White at 940-531-2355 or email friendsofthebowieanimalshelter@hotmail.com. Apr 18 / Saturday / 1 pm - 4 pm / Colleyville, Texas Car show at 1000 Cheek Sparger Rd Colleyville, TX 76034 (Cheek Sparger Road and Bedford Road). Directions 121 to Bedford Rd head North until you come to Cheek Sparger and turn Right then look for Village) Lots of shops-amore Pasta & Pizza, Avalon Cleaners, BK's Donuts, Body Wrap Shop, Mark Merritt DDS, Master Hans Tae Kwon Do, Pat Riddle School of Dance, Reposados Mexican Grill, Simply Cakes, Tara Nails and Car Show. More Info. on Tara s Village: http://experiencecolleyville.com/shopping/ taravillage.html 40 + Awards- Best of Show Car & Truck, Late model, Import, cycle, under Construction, Special Interest, Sponsors Choice and 25 Class Awards Hosted by D&D Rockin Rods 817-797-1197 WWW.DDRockinRods.Com 9 April 2009
April s Events Calendar (Continued) Apr 18 / Saturday / 4 pm - 7 pm / Crowley, Texas Nicky D's at 1605 Hwy 1187 in Crowley, Texas will be having a Car Show on April 18th @ 4-7 p.m. The cost is $10 per vehicle. Info: 817-297-0333 or visit http://nickydscrowley.com. Apr 18 / Saturday / 5 pm - 9 pm / North Richland Hills, Texas 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. Apr 25 / Saturday / Noon - 4 pm / Plano, Texas Car show at C & S Performance, 859 J Place, Plano, Texas. Lots of room for lots of cars! Door prizes! Open house/shop tour. (Click HERE for a shop tour by Hot Rod Happenings!) More info on car show to follow. Apr 25 / Saturday /? am - 3 pm / Corsicana, Texas 6th Annual Shakers & Scrapers Open Car Show. April 25, 2009. Located in historic downtown Corsicana, Tx during the Derrick Days Celebration. Food, art and crafts, chili-cook-off, games, parade and carnival all day during Derrick Days Saturday. 10:00am thru 1:00pm but get there early for the best spots. Entry is $20.00 The first 100 get one of the best goody bags of any car show. Door prizes given throughout the day and 50/50 tickets. Auction, raffle, 50/50 giveaway and awards start about 3:00pm. ALL proceeds to benefit a local charity. Call Sue (903)872-3593 or Suzie (903)872-7949 for more information and be sure to visit http://www.shakersandscrapers.com for more information, calendar, contacts, pictures, and much more. Apr 25 / Saturday / 5 pm - 9 pm / Arlington, Texas 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. 10 April 2009
April s Events Calendar (Continued) Apr 25 / Saturday / 6 pm - 9 pm / Fort Worth, Texas Sonic "50's " car show located at 8625 Camp Bowie West. Twenty-five class Awards, Best of show Truck, Best of Show Car, Manager's Choice, Hagerty Insurance Choice, Under Construction, Special interest, Late Model and Import 1st & 2nd Place male & Female for best 50's costume Lots of Oldies Rockin Roll Music Hosted by D&D Rockin Rods 817-797-1197. Apr 26 / Sunday / 2 pm - 5 pm / Fort Worth, Texas The 3rd Annual Moslah Rod and Custom Car Show. Peoples Choice Best in Show $250, Juried Best of Show $250. Five Peoples Choice Awards. Dash Plaques and Tee Shirts to first 100 entrants. Show location: Masonic Temple 1100 Henderson Street Ft. Worth, Texas. Twelve juried classes for cars, truck and motorcycles. Entry fee $10. Food - Music - Clowns and good family fun. Contact: Ken Sapp 817-300-2864 ken4co@sbcglobal.net www.moslahshrinecenter.org. Info: Ken Sapp, Moslah Shriners, 817-300-2864 CELL or 817-2813973 FAX 11 April 2009
May s Events Calendar Mark Your Calendars!!!!!! May 2 / Meet in the Middle Part Dux Day trip to Johnson Ranch in Centerville, meet on I-45 south of I-20 ( exit #270, the Shell station same place as last year ), meet at 8:30am - leave at 9am sharp. There will be one pit stop at mile marker #216 just south of Richland. This is about 1/2 way to Centerville. See e-mails for all details. May 2 / Saturday / 8 am - 3 pm Carrollton, Texas 19th Annual AER Manufacturing Dallas Spring Nationals Classic Car Show at AER, 1605 Surveyor Blvd, Carrollton, Texas. Entry: $20. Registration 8 am - 11 am; show 12 noon to 3; awards at 3 pm. All proceeds benefit children with medical disorders. AER plans to give away a Ford 302 or Chevy 350 Long Block Assembly! Plus lots of great door prizes. Hosted by the North Texas Mustang Club. Info: Mark Powell at 972-625-8323 or Bill Wages at 972-418-6499 or 214-415-0972. May 2 / Saturday / 9 am - 1:30 pm Arlington, Texas Charity Car Show sponsored by the 4th Degree K of C and St. Matthew Catholic Church. Show location is 2021 New York Avenue, Arlington, Texas 76010. Registration from 9 am to Noon, awards at 1:30 pm. Entry: $10, three canned goods or other nonperishable. Car dash plaques to first 50. This will be a JUDGED show. Info: call Marc Pogrebneak at 682-323-5641 or Jack Schooley @ 817-549-0145. May 2 / Saturday / 10 am - 5 pm Rowlett, Texas The Pure Heart Fellowship 2nd annual Antique Car Truck & Motorcycle Show. All proceeds go to local & world missions. Touching lives all over our world. Check in time will be 10 am - 12 pm. judging is from 2-4 pm. The awards Banquet is from 5-6 pm. The entry fee is $30.00. (entrants get 2 free plates additional plates are $10). Seven classes: 50's & below, 60's to 80's, & 90's to present. Trucks 50's & below 60's to 80's, 90's to present. Motorcycles - all years. Awards: Best of show in each class, Pastor's award. 1st place and Honorable. This will be held on May 2nd 2009 from 12-5 pm @ 5700 Mark Lane, Rowlett Texas 75089. Contact Eddie Cox for any questions @ fireplug9004@verizon.nethttp://us.mc12.mail.yahoo.com/mc/ compose?to=fireplug9004@verizon.net or call 214-566-2925. Come all and have a great time with good food door prizes and a 50/50. Lots of fun don't miss it... May 2 / Saturday / 12 noon 4 pm Dallas, Texas RockNRidez Car Show at Tony's Mexican Restaurant - every first Saturday of the Month. Location: 1311 Empire Central Drive, Dallas, Texas. Registration from 12 to 1:30; judging from 2:30 to 3; awards at 3:30. Entry: $10. First and second place in each class plus four Best of Show awards. Info: Gabby at 469-632- 6993 or Jim at 972-567-0204 or go to www.rocknridez.com. 12 April 2009
May s Events Calendar (Continued) May 2 / Saturday / 12 noon 4 pm Irving, Texas 2nd annual Texas Frightmare Weekend Hearse and Shock Rod Show at Sheraton Grand, 4440 W John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, Texas 75063. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes provided by Sideshow Collectibles. Hearses, cars, trucks and motorcycles are eligible. Overall spooky appearance and customization required. No fees! Enter by submitting photo to DALLASTROCARS@YAHOO.COMARS@YAHOO.COM. Hosted by Dallas Trocars. Info: DALLASTROCARS@YAHOO.COMhttp://us.mc12.mail.yahoo.com/mc/ compose?to=dallastrocars@yahoo.com or go to http://www.texasfrightmareweekend.com/ lifetype/post/1/157. May 2 / Saturday / 1 pm 4 pm Hurst, Texas Mid-Cities Antique Mall Spring Car Show 1:00-4:00 pm Located at 809 W Pipeline Rd, Hurst Texas 76093 817-282-2223. 40+ Awards Including Best of Show Car, Best of Show Truck, Late model, under Construction, special Interest, Mid-Cities Choice and 25 Class awards. Lots of bargains to be found. Go to http://mid-citiesantiquemall.com/ news letter on previous show. Hosted by D&D RockinRods.Com 817-797 -1197 or WWW.DDRockinRods.Com. May 2 / Saturday / 2 pm 6 pm Keller, Texas First Annual Gas Pump Car Show presented by Fort Worth AMC/Rambler Car Club at New Hope Lutheran Church, corner of North Tarant Parkway and Willis Lane, 1/4 mile east of Hwy 377, Keller, Texas. Entry: $10. Hot dogs and drinks for sale by the youth. Three trophies (Pastor s Pick, Youth Favorite, and Club Choice our club members will be excluded from club choice award) and framed Best of Class Certificates for each decade starting with 1920 1929. Additional club information can be obtained at http:// www.ftworthamc.com.there is room for you to bring horse shoes or washers, bring a ball and glove and/or soccer ball for the kids there is an area they can play. Info: Email Randal Needham at randal01@sbcglobal.nethttp://us.mc12.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=randal01@sbcglobal.net. May 2 / Saturday / 4 pm - 8 pm Cedar Hill, Texas 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! May 2 / Saturday / 4:30 pm 8:15 pm Plano, Texas *The July car show will be the second Saturday due to the fourth of July. Monthly Muscle Car Show holds its 1st Saturday of month car show at the SONIC Drive-In parking lot at 1601 Custer Rd. (15th street and Custer Rd) in Plano, Texas. Trophies for 18 classes and best of show truck and car! Entry: $10, with free dash plaques for the first 50 entries. Registration is from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm, judging is at 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm and awards at 8:15. 50/50 pot drawings for cash and prizes. Info: www.monthlymuscle.com or call SONIC at 972-596-7616. 13 April 2009
May s Events Calendar (Continued) May 2 / Saturday / 5 pm - 8 pm North Richland Hills, Texas Center Point Cruisers is hosting the 2nd annual car show on the parking lot of Center Point Church, one block west of Davis Blvd. at 7804 Mid-Cities Blvd. in North Richland Hills. We are drawing the winning raffle ticket for the 56 Chevy Bel Air. There is still time to get tickets -$20 each. There will be trophies for Top Ten Best Paint Best Interior Best Engine Best of Show Pastor s Choice. This show is open to all years and types of vehicles. This show is free to the public and the $10 Show Vehicle registration and all proceeds will benefit the Student Camp Fund. Music - Food - Fun plus kid s activities and a Bounce House. Info: 817-581-4900 or Marc Byers 817-999-9131. May 2 / El Dorado Chevrolet will have A 2010 Camaro event, contact them for more info. May 2 / Saturday / 5 pm 8 pm Denton, Texas Sonic Drive In at 109 N. Loop 288 in Denton, TX. Entry: $10.00 Class Trophies and Best of Show. Rock-n- Roll Music by Kid Lightnin'. For Info Call Warren Mathis at 940-300-7570 or Sonic at 940-484-2712. May 2 / Saturday / 5 pm 9 pm Grapevine, Texas Bass Pro- Grapevine is the first Saturday night of the month. Show time 5:00pm-9:00pm. Registration is from 5-6:30. Awards at 9:00. Entry: $10. Classes: Pre-50s car, 50s car, 60s car, 70s car, 80s car, 90s car, 2000s car, Street Rod, T-Bucket/Roadster, Muscle car, Mustang 79 & Older, Mustang 80s and Newer, Corvette 1953-1982, Corvette 84 & Newer, Import car, Custom car, Sports Compact, Convertible, Open Car, Pre-60s truck, 60s truck, 70-80s truck, 90s truck, 2000s truck and open truck. Motorcycles welcome! 24 Classes Total of 54 awards. 4 Best of shows 79 and older Car and Truck. 80s and Newer Car and Truck. Manager's Pick. Bass Pro grapevine is located at 2501 Bass Pro Dr. Grapevine, TX 76051. For more info please call Christy 214-502-6211. May 3 / Sunday / 1 pm 5 pm Grapevine, Texas Hooters- Grapevine is the first Sunday of the month. Show time 1:00pm-5:00pm. Registration is from 1-2:30. Awards at 5:00. Entry: $10. Classes: Pre-50s car, 50s car, 60s car, 70s car, 80s car, 90s car, 2000s car, Street Rod, T-Bucket/Roadster, Muscle car, Mustang 79 & Older, Mustang 80s and Newer, Corvette 1953-1982, Corvette 84 & Newer, Import car, Custom car, Sports Compact, Convertible, Open Car, Pre-60s truck, 60s truck, 70-80s truck, 90s truck, 2000s truck and open truck. Motorcycles welcome! 24 Classes Total of 54 awards. 4 Best of shows 79 and older Car and Truck. 80s and Newer Car and Truck. Manager's Pick. Hooters grapevine is located at 1711 Cross Roads Dr. Grapevine, TX 76051. For more info please call Christy 214-502-6211. 14 April 2009
May s Events Calendar (Continued) May 6th / 4pm - 8pm Classic Chevrolet in Grapevine 2010 Camaro event is, wow looks like 20+ NTC folks are signed up and 10+ "F" body folks too. May 9 / Saturday / 7 am 2 pm Gladewater, Texas Car/Truck/and Motorcycle Show Located At ABUNDANT LIFE in GLADEWATER, TEXAS at 407 Money St.Gladewater, TX Cars*HotRods*Motorcycles*Trucks*Classics*New Cars/Trucks*Rusto- Rods*Total Restores*Car Clubs*Vendors*Food*Music. Best of Class Trophies*Participant Mini- Plaques*Awards. There will be a MONEY JAR DRAWING at the end of show. Entry: Cars and Trucks $20.00 incl/2 meal tickets. Add $5 for?09 T-shirt. Motorcycles $15.00 /2 meal tickets. Add $5 for?09 T- shirt. Lots of DOOR PRIZES provided by local retailers and Church members. BiCycle Show w/ TROPHY,Coloring Contest w/ Prizes,?Moon Walk?,Car Bash+More. VENDOR BOOTHS AVAILABLE. Info: Contact Stephen Hicks (903)841-0787 May 9 / Saturday / 8 am 4 pm Goldthwaite, Texas First Annual Fun in the Park Car Show sponsored by Fellowship Cruisers/Mills County Texas. Show location: Goldthwaite City Park, Hwy 183, Southern City Limits of Goldthwaite, Texas. NO ENTRY FEE!!! Dash Plaques, goody bags, door prizes, unique hand made awards for Best of Show Car and Best of Show Truck, Unfinish Car or Truck (70% unfinished or less), Pro Street Car and Truck. 50/50 drawing. Minimum of 32 awards. Club members' cars will not be judged. Honorary celebrity picks. Judging done on point system. Info: Richard House at 325-938-5331. May 9 / Saturday / 10 am 5 pm Mansfield, Texas Show & Shine 2009 at House of Hot Rods, 2301 Highway 1187, Mansfield, Texas. All proceeds benefit Latchkey Kids Foundation. Entry: Canned Food Donation. Info: 817-466-9942 or go to www.txhouseofhotrods.com. May 9 / Saturday / 10 am 5 pm Grand Prairie, Texas Harvest Temple Car & Bike Show on the corner of 3rd and Marshall in Grand Prairie Tx. ( 419 Marshall Plaza) Awards, Trophies for lots of class!! $10 register donation. Hope to be blessed by all car and bike clubs. For more info 817-995-6388 15 April 2009
May s Events Calendar (Continued) May 9 / Saturday / 12 Noon - 4 pm Miller Grove, Texas Rain Date is May 24th, 2009. The 4th Annual Miller Grove Volunteer Fire Dept. "Spring Fling" Car and Motorcycle Show will be held on May 9th, 2009 at the Miller Grove High School in Miller Grove, Texas. Located approximately 50 minutes East of Dallas off of Interstate 30, take the Cumby #110 exit, down the service road ¼ mile turn right onto 275 South and then go 8 miles to the High School in beautiful east Texas. Registration is 9 AM-Noon. Show is Noon-4 PM. Awards start at 4 PM. Dash Plaques to first 150 entrants. The Miller Grove Volunteer Fire Dept. is raising money to finish building our new station that can house a modern Fire Pumper and this year's show will put us over the top. This will be a first class show with 115 beautiful trophies that range from 2-6 ft. tall. There are 33 classes with at least 3 places per class. There will also be the Peoples Choice Trophy over 6 ft. tall. Judging will be done by participant 5 ball system. All Best-of-Show Awards will be done by outside independent teams to assure a fair show. Judges will score on Quality, Cleanliness and Detail. Last year we gave away approx. $5,000 in door prizes. This year we will have great door prizes including a Craftsman 3 tier 15 drawer Roll-Away Tool Chest filled with a Craftsman 265 piece Tool Set along with other great prizes. Our participants all agree we have the Greatest Bar-B-Q and food on site at the fairest prices and this year it will all be available in an air-conditioned facility for your comfort. 50/50 Pot, Auction, A D spinning 50's, 60's & 70's on the PA System, games and contests, Bounce houses, Dunking Booth and Pinball and Video Games for the kids. Entry Fee $25. For more information on classes, directions and pictures of last year's show visit our website at www.mgfdtexas.com or contact Brian Thomas at 903-994-2199 or #903-348-7525 or Matt Green at 903-951-3374. May 9 / Saturday / 4:30 pm 8:00 pm Plano, Texas 21st Annual Cruise Nights 2009 hosted by the Late Great Chevys of Dallas on the second Saturday of each month, April through October. Show location is Rock-n-Rogers Diner on the northeast corner of W. Park Blvd./Hebron Parkway and Midway Road in Plano, Texas. Bigger, better awards and the best mix of muscle, restored, specialty and vintage cars and trucks in the Metroplex. 50/50 drawing and door prizes. DJ featuring 50's and 60's music. Lots of family fun. Registration starts at 4:30 pm, participant judging at 7 pm and awards at 8 pm. Entry: $10. Info: Jim at 214-707-1278, Dan at 214-668-4158, or Richard at 817-690- 1334 or go to www.lategreatchevys.org. May 9 / Saturday / 5 pm 8:00 pm Celina, Texas Sonic Drive In at 1313 S Hwy 289 in Celina, TX. Entry Fee $10.00. Class Trophies and Best of Show. Rock -n-roll Music by Kid Lightnin'. For Info Call Warren Mathis at 940-300-7570 or Sonic at 972-382-8460. May 9 / Saturday / 5 pm 8:00 pm Fort Worth, Texas RETTS FOUNDATION BENEFIT SHOW at Riscky's BBQ, 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth. Show run by North Texas Street Cars Association. Free Admission to spectators - $10 show registration per car, truck or motorcycle. More than 40 trophies for many classes. 50/50 & registration funds for the RETTS FOUNDATION. More Information or tickets call: 817-371-9041 M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and day of show. 16 April 2009
May s Events Calendar (Continued) May 9 / Saturday / 5 pm 8:30 pm Lewisville, Texas North Texas Mustang Club presents its Second Saturday Cruise Nights at Cracker Barrel at 889 South Stemmons Freeway, West Side of the Frontage Road at 35E and Fox Avenue Exit. Entry: $10. Participant judging. Awards for all classes. Door prizes, 50/50 raffle. Great food, music and lots of fun. Bring the family! Info: www.ntmc.org or call the NTMC hotline at 817-595-6900. May 9 / Saturday / 8 pm Midnight Fort Worth, Texas Midnight Madness is back with a little twist! Youngridez will be hosting the show. Youngridez- Young Music. A carsroadshow event. Show time 8:00pm to Midnight. Entry: $10. This is a top 30 pick plus Best of Show and Manger's Pick. Hooters Ft. Worth is located at 5350 Southwest Blvd. Ft. Worth, TX 76109. For more info please call Christy 214-502-6211. May 12 / Tuesday / 5 pm - 9 pm Garland, Texas Taco Casa in Garland, located off I30 and Broadway, will begin in April, the second Tuesday of each month. Please note that the time has changed. It will start at 5pm and end at 9pm. You can get there earlier to register. There will no longer be 50% of off the food. But, that should not matter since the food is great and cheap anyway. There will still be free t-shirts for all those registered and free dash plaques to the first 50 cars. Info: Email Alena and Mouse at alenaprosen@yahoo.com. May 15, 15, 16 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday Ennis, Texas Super Chevy Show at Texas Motorplex. May 16 / Saturday / Time?? Dallas, Texas The Lone Star Performance Buick club will be hosting two shows at Vista Ridge one on May 16th and one on June 20th. Show location is at FM 3040 Roundgrove rd and I35. The show is in the Northwest corner of the strip mall. 1st & 2nd place trophies,16 classes only $5 registration! Over $500 in door prizes!! For more Info call David at 214 629 7429 or Victor @ 214 926 1963. 17 April 2009
May s Events Calendar (Continued) May 16 / Saturday / 8 am - 3 pm Denison, Texas Rain date is Sunday, May 17th. 20th Annual Texoma Vintage & Classic Car Club Car and Truck Show. Thirty-three of classes, plus eight special awards, plus Best of Show Car and Best of Show Truck. All special awards will be judged by outside judges. Ping pong ball participant judging will be used for all class awards. Registration 8-11 am; judging begins at 11 am; awards at 3:00 pm. Entry: $15 preregistration or $20 day of show. Proceeds go to local charities. All tailored vehicles welcome; there is plenty of parking for trailers. Dash plaques and t- shirts to first 150 entries. 50/50 pot. Info: James England at 903-465-6936 or email kjaengland@aol.com or call Robert Mears at 903-465-6239 or email classic64@cableone.net. Or, visit the website at www.texomavintagecarclub.net. May 16 / Saturday / 12pm - 5pm Kennedale, Texas Kennedale Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 4th Annual Kennedale Kar Show at Town Center Plaza and Municipal Dr., one block west of Kennedale Parkway (Business Hwy 287), in Kennedale. This show is free to the public. Pre-register by May 1st and receive a free dash plaque or register day of event from 7:30- am-11:30am. $20 entry fee (Go Carts free). Trophies awarded in 11 classes and Special trophy awarded to Best of Show as voted upon by fans in attendance. Vendor booths, door prizes, raffles, food, kids games, bounce-houses and Wellness Fair, and, back by popular demand-an appearance by ELVIS!!! For registration form and more information please go to www.kennedalechamber.com or call Belinda Reed at 817-985-2109. May 16 / Saturday / 4 pm - 8 pm Garland, Texas The Second Annual Garland Owl Car Show hosted by the Garland Owl Football Booster Club at Williams Stadium West Parking Area 510 Stadium Drive, Garland, Texas 75040. Entry: $20. Info: Coach Goode at james.goode@hotmail.com. May 16 / Saturday / 5 pm - 8 pm Cross Roads, Texas Sonic Drive In at 11601 US 380 in Cross Roads, TX. Entry Fee $10.00. Class Trophies and Best of Show. Rock-n-Roll Music by Kid Lightnin'. For Info Call Warren Mathis at 940-300-7570 or Sonic at 940-365-5814. May 16 / Saturday / 5 pm - 9 pm North Richland Hills, Texas 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. 18 April 2009
May s Events Calendar (Continued) May 17 / Sunday / 1 pm 5 pm Mesquite, Texas Hooters- Mesquite is the 3rd Sunday of every month. Show time 1:00pm-5:00pm. Registration is from 1-2:30. Awards at 5:00. Entry: $10. Classes: Pre-50s car, 50s car, 60s car, 70s car, 80s car, 90s car, 2000s car, Street Rod, T-Bucket/Roadster, Muscle car, Mustang 79 & Older, Mustang 80s and Newer, Corvette 1953-1982, Corvette 84 & Newer, Import car, Custom car, Sports Compact, Convertible, Open Car, Pre-60s truck, 60s truck, 70-80s truck, 90s truck, 2000s truck and open truck. Motorcycles welcome! 24 Classes Total of 54 awards. 4 Best of shows 79 and older Car and Truck. 80s and Newer Car and Truck. Manager's Pick. Hooters Mesquite is located at 3902 Towne Crossing Blvd. Mesquite, TX 75150. For more info please call Christy 214-502-6211. May 17 / Sunday / Rockwall, Texas The Metro East Division of the Home Builders Association and Rods and Relics of Dallas are planning the 4th Annual "Cars for CASA" Show on Sunday, May 17th. Location: The Harbor (Shoreline @ Summer Lee) in Rockwall, Texas. (I-30 to Horizon - Exit Horizon and follow the signs (Big parking lot beside the Cinemark Theater). Numerous Class Awards will be presented for Cars (21), Trucks (5) and Motorcycle(6). Also, Best of Show Car, Truck, Motorcycle and RatRod, Best Engine, Best Graphics, Best Paint, Best Interior, Club Participation and Best HBA Members Award. 100% of the proceeds go to "LONE STAR CASA, INC". There will be LOTS of door prizes, great music and as you can see LOTS of Awards. Free T- Shirt and dash plaque for the first 50 entries. Registration 11:30am - 1:30pm, Awards @ 4:00pm. Vehicle Entry fee $15.00 - Info: Contact Melissa Ehrman 214-615-5011 or email carsforcasa@planetrockwall.comhttp://us.mc11.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose? to=carsforcasa@planetrockwall.com or visit the website at planetrockwall.com. The mission of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) is to speak for the best interest of abused and neglected children in the courts. They promote and support quality volunteer representation for children to provide each child a safe, permanent, nurturing home. May 21 / Thursday / 5 pm - 9 pm Mesquite, Texas Unique Karz Car Show at McDonald's at 1531 Town East Blvd, Mesquite, Texas. May 21, 2009 From 5-9PM ** 1st 20 cars to register will get one free Value meal.** Registration from 5-630PM Entry: $10. 24 class First and second place in each class plus four Best of Show awards. 1 Unique Karz Pick, McDonald's Pick, Outstanding Club Participation, Info: Gabby at 469-632-6993 or email me at gabby1975e@yahoo.com. Mark Your Calendars!!!!!! May 23 / Spring Cruise Coordinated by Huff is 5/23 to Rains County, this is May Ralley Point 19 April 2009
May s Events Calendar (Continued) May 23 / Saturday / 5 pm 9 pm Garland, Texas El Chico- Garland is the 4th Saturday of the month. Show time 5:00pm-9:00pm. Registration is from 5-6:30. Awards at 9:00. Entry: $10. Classes: Pre-50s car, 50s car, 60s car, 70s car, 80s car, 90s car, 2000s car, Street Rod, T-Bucket/Roadster, Muscle car, Mustang 79 & Older, Mustang 80s and Newer, Corvette 1953-1982, Corvette 84 & Newer, Import car, Custom car, Sports Compact, Convertible, Open Car, Pre-60s truck, 60s truck, 70-80s truck, 90s truck, 2000s truck and open truck. Motorcycles welcome! 24 Classes Total of 54 awards. 4 Best of shows 79 and older Car and Truck. 80s and Newer Car and Truck. Manager's Pick. El Chico Garland is located at 1902 Eastgate Dr. Garland, TX 75041. For more info please call Christy 214-502-6211. May 23 / Saturday / 6 pm 9 pm Fort Worth, Texas Sonic car show located at 8625 Camp Bowie West. 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. May 23 / Saturday / 12 4 pm Fort Worth, Texas Lynn Smith Memorial Day Car Show MONDAY -- located at 925 N. Burleson Blvd (service Road of I- 35) Covered Parking and FREE FOOD. 30+ Class Awards, Best of Show Car & Truck, Sponsors choice, under Construction, special interest, cycle, Late model, Import. 1st & 2nd Place Most Patriotic Hosted by D&D Rockin Rods 817-797-1197 www.ddrockinrods.com May 23 / Saturday / 5 pm 9 pm Flower Mound, Texas El Chico Flower Mound is the 4th Saturday night of the month. Show time 5:00pm-9:00pm. Registration is from 5-6:30. Awards at 9:00. Entry: $10. Classes: Pre-50s car, 50s car, 60s car, 70s car, 80s car, 90s car, 2000s car, Street Rod, T-Bucket/Roadster, Muscle car, Mustang 79 & Older, Mustang 80s and Newer, Corvette 1953-1982, Corvette 84 & Newer, Import car, Custom car, Sports Compact, Convertible, Open Car, Pre-60s truck, 60s truck, 70-80s truck, 90s truck, 2000s truck and open truck. Motorcycles welcome! 24 Classes Total of 54 awards. 4 Best of shows 79 and older Car and Truck. 80s and Newer Car and Truck. Manager's Pick. El Chico Flower Mound is located at 2111 Justin Rd. (FM 407) Flower Mouond, TX 75028. For more info please call Christy 214-502-6211. 20% discount on food to all registered participants. May 23 / Saturday / 5 pm 9 pm North Dallas, Texas SVT Club is back with their Cruise for 2009. Same great event in a different location. Their new location is in North Dallas, at Big Dave's Burger Emporium, 5403 Arapaho Dr Ste 115, Dallas, Texas (Northeast corner of Monfort & Arapaho- in front of Gold's Gym). Info: 214-484 8233 Still the 4th Saturday of the month, starting on April 25, through October 24. Registration starts at 5:00PM. Entry: $10.00. Open to all makes & models. Let us know in advance if your club can bring five cars and we will set up a class just for you!! Info: email info@svttexas.com. 20 April 2009
May s Events Calendar (Continued) May 23 / Saturday / 6 pm - 10 pm North Richland Hills, Texas The Original Sonic Drive In Classic Car Show at 6724 Davis Blvd., North Richland Hills, Texas. Class Trophies and Best of Show. Entry Fee: $10. "Oldies" music and games for kids. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy a night at the Sonic. Info: 817-485-1221 Thomas Horne, Manager. May 24 / Sunday / 1 pm 5 pm North Richland Hills, Texas Hooters- North Richland Hills is the 4th Sunday of every month April-October. Show time 1:00pm-5:00pm. Registration is from 1-2:30. Awards at 5:00. Entry: $10. Classes: Pre-50s car, 50s car, 60s car, 70s car, 80s car, 90s car, 2000s car, Street Rod, T-Bucket/Roadster, Muscle car, Mustang 79 & Older, Mustang 80s and Newer, Corvette 1953-1982, Corvette 84 & Newer, Import car, Custom car, Sports Compact, Convertible, Open Car, Pre-60s truck, 60s truck, 70-80s truck, 90s truck, 2000s truck and open truck. Motorcycles welcome! 24 Classes Total of 54 awards. 4 Best of shows 79 and older Car and Truck. 80s and Newer Car and Truck. Manager's Pick. Hooters North Richland Hills is located at 7669 Grapevine Hwy. North Richland Hills, TX 76180. For more info please call Christy 214-502-6211. Mark Your Calendars!!!!!! May 30 / NTC Annual Picnic Advantage Auto Works, from 11am - 1pm we will be getting a head count for the Picnic. See upcoming e-mails for more info. May 30 / Saturday / See text Grapevine AND Garland, Texas Annual Ronnie Lerma Car and Bike Show to honor and celebrate the life of Officer Ronnie Lerma. He was an 11-year veteran of the Garland Police Department and assigned to the Traffic Division when he died in the line of duty. Ronnie was also a car enthusiast who loved to participate in and attend car shows. All proceeds from the event will go to The Special Olympics. The show itself will be co-sponsored in association with the Garland Police F.O.P. Lodge, Bass Pro Shop in Garland, and Dallas Harley Davidson. Harley Davidson is also organizing a poker run and cruise that will start at the Bass Pro Shop in Grapevine, which will include stops at the Harley Davidson dealerships in Allen and Garland, and end at the Bass Pro Shop in Garland where the show will take place. The poker run/cruise registration begins at 11 AM at Bass Pro in Grapevine. The first bikes/cars leave at 12 PM and the last ones can leave at 1:30 PM. The entry fee is $10.00. Car/Bike Show registration begins at 3:30 PM at Bass Pro in Garland. The show itself starts at 5 PM and ends at 9 PM. The entry fee is $15.00 and is free to the poker run/cruise participants. The show will have 24 categories with awards going to the top two winners of each category. The classes this year are as follows: Muscle Car, Street Rods & Roadsters, Corvette Class, Pre-50 s Car, 50 s, 60 s, 70 s, 80 s, 90 s & Newer, Open Car Class, Pre-60 s Truck, 60 s, 70's, 80 s, 90 s & newer, Open Truck, Convertible Class, Harley Stock, Harley Custom, Open Motorcycle, & Rat Motorcycle Class. Raffle drawings for prizes will also take place throughout the show. For more details go to www.ronnielermacarshow.com, 21 April 2009
May s Events Calendar (Continued) May 30 / Saturday / 11 am - 3 pm The Colony, Texas Rain out date is May 31st Hosted by Fat Cars And Texas Road House Restaurant Befitting The DFW Pug Rescue Club. Entry Fee is $15.00 a portion of the proceeds goes help support and take care of the Pugs. Address is 4125 State Highway 121 The Colony, Texas 75056. Free Dash Plaques to the First 50 paid entries, Free appetizers, Drink Specials. Over 30 Classes 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in each class.4 Best of Shows, DFW PUG PICK, Fat Cars Pick, Texas Road House Pick, This is a Wonderful place to have a show, brand new concrete parking lot, Excellent Food and Staff to wait on you, Great Music, 50/50 Drawings, Door Prizes. Come Early to get the Best Parking Spot. See You their. Any Questions Call Mouse or Alena 940-231-9956 or Craig Worroll 972-625-6600 ( THIS SHOW WILL BE HELD THE 4th SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH ) May 30 / Saturday / 5 pm - 9 pm Arlington, Texas 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. 22 April 2009