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=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=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
Sparks, NV. — As a major supporter of Hot August Nights, Summit Racing plays host to a variety of events during Hot August Nights week. Located in Sparks, NV, just down the road from Reno, the Summit Racing Retail Store hosts a cruise-in on Tuesday afternoon during Hot August Nights and will be a stop for the
Back in 1986, when Hot August Nights got its start, planning wasn’t all that critical. Hot August Nights wasn’t even all about classic cars back then. They were a sideshow attraction. It was 1986. It’s a scientifically proven fact that time moves faster now than it did back in ’86.* In 2013, with Hot August
As we continue to flip the calendar and as temperatures continue to rise, the sights and sounds of summer will continue to increase in frequency. That’s a good thing, especially for hot rodders and automotive enthusiasts. We’ve assembled a list of events we consider to be among the top auto-oriented gatherings scheduled throughout the United
Barrett-Jackson is upping the ante at this year’s Hot August Nightsshow in Reno, NV. The iconic auction company will not only hold the first-ever Hot August Nights Auction Presented by Barrett-Jackson, it has created the Barrett-Jackson Cup™ for the Downtown Show-n-Shine at this year’s event. This new award, along with $20,000 will be presented to the
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