[portfolio_slideshow id=21954] Fifth-generation Chevy Camaro enthusiasts descended upon Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, IN recently for the Camaro5 Fest. Camaro5 Fest featured an autocross competition, competitive and exhibition drag racing, a charity cruise, and a car show with awards. Our friend Jeff Lee, former IHRA Internet Director and current digital marketing manager for Martin & Company, was
George Poteet’s 1969 Ford Torino, built by Rad Rides by Troy, took home the first-ever Barrett-Jackson Cup at Hot August Nights in Reno, NV. Built by Troy Trepanier of Manteno, IL, the Torino, called the “GPT Special,” was awarded the trophy and $20,000 grand prize at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Reno on Saturday. It edged
Reno, NV. — Did you watch the Barrett-Jackson auction on Speed channel last night? Thursday was the first day of the auction at Hot August Nights, and by late morning the Reno Convention Center was filled with cars and trucks up for bid. We took a bunch of pictures and put together a gallery of our
[portfolio_slideshow id=21862] Reno, NV. — James and Sandy Eudy’s finished 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air turned out just the way they drew it up. Actually, it turned out just the way Eric Brockmeyer drew it up. James and his wife, Sandy, hired the well-known automotive artist to create a rendering of the completed Bel Air before work began on
[portfolio_slideshow id=21811] Reno NV. — What’s better than a parade? How about a parade that consists of custom street rods instead of floats… muscle cars instead of marching bands… giant motorized shopping carts instead of fire trucks? Sound like your kind of parade? That’s what goes on every evening on Reno’s Virginia St. during Hot August
[portfolio_slideshow id=21730] Reno, NV. — The Grand Sierra Resort in Reno has been a major supporter of Hot August Nights since way back. It’s also built a well-deserved reputation among veteran show participants for having one of the week’s must-see cruise-ins. Hundreds of classic cars. Live music. Corvette ride-alongs on the resort’s road course. And this goes
[portfolio_slideshow id=21672] Reno, NV. — Plans can change quickly—especially when it comes to hot rodding. Just ask John Seifert, who owns this amazing 1954 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery. Seifert originally bought the Chevy off his neighbor in 1991, but after going through a divorce, he had to sell the rusted old Delivery van back to his neighbor.
[portfolio_slideshow id=21593] Reno, NV. — Barrett-Jackson is not only bringing its iconic auction to Hot August Nights, it has also created the Barrett-Jackson Cup. You can read all about it in the original press release, but it will essentially offer participants in the downtown show-in-shines (presented by Circus-Circus, Eldorado Hotel, Harrah’s Reno, and Silver Legacy Resort)
[portfolio_slideshow id=21562] Reno, NV. — With 10-foot tall tires from an old Alaskan land train, BIGFOOT #5 goes pretty much wherever it wants, whenever it wants. Yet, Hot August Nights 2013 in Reno is the furthest west the truck has traveled for an event. Needless to say, the BIGFOOT sighting in downtown Reno drew a crowd
[portfolio_slideshow id=21538] Sparks, NV. — Keith Klosterman’s 1942 Dodge WC-53 “Green Machine” had seen better days when the Woodinville, WA resident found it in 2009. It had been sitting for eight years in an idle state of disrepair. But then again, the WC-53 had seen a lot worse in its day. The Dodge WC-53 model was made
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