The Auto Writer

I enjoy attending the big auto shows when I can, but some of my favorite events are those put on locally by enthusiasts including ones organized as a benefit for a particular cause.

Lately, I’ve been getting emails from around the US telling me about some of the upcoming shows.  Once warmer weather hits, as it has now, these types of shows seem to proliferate. May is an excellent month to hold a show because hot weather has yet to set in. With this thought in mind, I give to you some of the “coolest” shows on the upcoming car show/display calendar:

Date(s): May 2, 2009

Event: 6th Annual Eagle Point High School Thomas Ussary Memorial Car & Motorcycle Show

Where: Eagle Point, OR

Notables: Over 200 cars of all makes/models, motorcycles and trucks will be at this major event. Includes a poker run, engine blow-up, raffles, vendors & a swap meet. There are 46 different trophy classes which include six for motorcycles. Every type of vehicle is welcome, from mopeds to semi-trucks. he proceeds from the show go to the Thomas Ussary Memorial Scholarship fund and the Eagle Point High School Skills USA Club.

More Information: Eagle Point High School

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Date(s): May 2-3, 2009

Event: Jordan Lake Car Show & Music Benefit

Where: Apex, NC — 1226 Marthas Chapel Road by Jordan Lake

Notables: Music and car show to benefit Jordan Lake.

More Information: Save Jordan Lake

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Date(s): May 3, 2009

Event: Hot Rods for a Cause

Where: Kalaeloa Airport, Honolulu, Hawaii

Notables: Event is expected to draw hundreds of vehicles. There will be food, live entertainment and lucky number drawings. Organizers are hoping to offer awareness and education on the issue of domestic violence. Donations received will help support the Domestic Violence Action Center.

More Information: Maile’s Blog

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Dates(s): May 7-10, 2009

Event: 17th Annual East Coast Boardwalk National Car Show

Where: Wildwood Boardwalk; Wildwood, NJ

Notables: Ten trophy classes, awards announced and presented on Thursday night.

More Information: New Jersey Thunder Motorsports

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Date(s): May 8-10, 2009

Event: Weekend of Wheels — Laughlin Classic Car Show of 2009

Where: Laughlin, NV @ 8 hotels/casinos

Notables: Various activities include show and shine; slow drag, burn-out and roaring engine competitions; a poker trivia walk; and a classic car and parts corral. There are more than 260 total awards including Top 150 Vehicles, Dignitary Picks and Sponsor Awards, Specialties Awards, Crowd Pleasers Awards, People’s Choice and Participant’s Pick.  In addition, more than $15,000 in cash and drawing prizes will be awarded to car show participants.

More Information: Laughlin Car Shows

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Dates(s): May 9, 2009

Event: Annual Car Show and Spring Festival (Benefits Fire Dept.)

Where: Trinity, AL

Notables: Arts and Crafts vendors, Moon Walk and SuperSlide for the kids along with other kids activities, and plenty of good food.  Admission to the festival is $10 for the entire day, car and truck show, concerts beginning at 10 am and ending with Rhonda Vincent and The Rage at 4pm, kids activities, and vendor area.  Admission to the event will register guests for door prizes.

More Information: Trinity Fire Department

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Date(s): May 15-17, 2009

Event: “Cruise the Smokies” Cherokee Spring Rod Run 2009

Where: Cherokee, NC

Notables: More than 500 classic and customized automobiles from pre-1972 bucket Ts to ’32 Fords are expected to participate in this year’s family friendly Rod Run. Vehicle registration is $30 by May 1 and $35 at the door. All registered vehicles are eligible to compete for cash and prizes. Beautiful mountain backdrops set the stage for live entertainment nightly. Concerts start at 6 p.m. at the Indian Fair Grounds Amphitheater.

More Information: Cruise The Smokies

Share Your Information Too

That’s it for today. If you know of an upcoming show that you would like to have included in my next update (or later), please fill out the contact form and include all of the information about your show including a website link, if available.