Minnesota Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, and Cruisers presented the Kenny Johnson Memorial Car Cruise beginning in Becker, MN; For more current writing projects of mine please visit scifiparenting.blogspot.com and read my column (Downshifting) in Rat Rod Magazine--thanks!
Friday, March 27, 2009
The 2009 Pre-Registration Form coming soon
For more current writing projects of mine please visit scifiparenting.blogspot.com and read my column (Downshifting) in Rat Rod Magazine--thanks!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Some more art for your eyes
If you look at the bottom of this website, you will see a link to Sinclair Hot Rod art. He is awesome.
Another guy I ran across is someone who's work you might be familiar with, but you just don't know it.
Justin Slingsby is an artist from Minnesota who like all things automotive. He has put together some logo work for a company or two:
He also does many different custom pieces that you can buy on t-shirts and posters. (My garage will look so cool when I finally get it done):
Check him out at his website:
http://www.americangreezer.com/
Another guy I ran across is someone who's work you might be familiar with, but you just don't know it.
Justin Slingsby is an artist from Minnesota who like all things automotive. He has put together some logo work for a company or two:
He also does many different custom pieces that you can buy on t-shirts and posters. (My garage will look so cool when I finally get it done):
Check him out at his website:
http://www.americangreezer.com/
Check your mail and New Additions
Within a week or two, all of last year's show participants will be sent a preregistration form for the '09 show coming up this August.
I hope you will take the time to see fill out your form and send it back to reserve your spot as well as qualify for the specials that you can only access via preregistration.
The show line-up is taking shape nicely with two additions to the '08 show.
There will now be an "Anything with Wheels Alley" and a "Kid Car Coloring Contest."
If you have a nice old tractor, a cool motorcycle, an awesome three-wheeler, or anything else that can get you from one place to another with speed and/or style, there will be a row saved especially for you. Think about what you might want to bring. If your not sure about what might qualify for this, drop me a note, and we can discuss.
Kids love to color. The new Kid Car Coloring Contest is a great addition to some of the other family activities we had going last year. Prizes will be given to the best of the best. See the flier for information on the different age groups. If you have questions about this, feel free to drop me a line.
Shifting gears and burning rubber,
geoff
I hope you will take the time to see fill out your form and send it back to reserve your spot as well as qualify for the specials that you can only access via preregistration.
The show line-up is taking shape nicely with two additions to the '08 show.
There will now be an "Anything with Wheels Alley" and a "Kid Car Coloring Contest."
If you have a nice old tractor, a cool motorcycle, an awesome three-wheeler, or anything else that can get you from one place to another with speed and/or style, there will be a row saved especially for you. Think about what you might want to bring. If your not sure about what might qualify for this, drop me a note, and we can discuss.
Kids love to color. The new Kid Car Coloring Contest is a great addition to some of the other family activities we had going last year. Prizes will be given to the best of the best. See the flier for information on the different age groups. If you have questions about this, feel free to drop me a line.
Shifting gears and burning rubber,
geoff
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
One local show down and another in trouble
Five years ago, I was in St. Cloud, waiting in line at Bonanza I'm guessing, and I noticed more than one hot rod/muscle car/cruiser heading down Division Street. I stopped and looked again. More were coming. I couldn't believe it. I was in the middle of the first Bad Boyz rolling car show and cruise.
They gathered at the Shopko east parking lot earlier in the night and began to roll as soon as the sun went down. The police were out, but seemed to be looking the other way when there was a minor exhibition of speed. It was heaven.
For the last two years, the annual Bad Boyz car show moved to north to Brainerd as was able to have some activities at the BIR drag strip.
The show's sponsors recently announced they will not be able to host the show this summer putting the future of the show in doubt. For more information, go to their website: http://www.badboyzcarshow.com/index.php
The Anoka River Run is, in my humble opinion, the greatest weekly show and cruise in the state. Last year they celebrated their seventh year under their second 'owners' (if a show can have such a thing).
I received an email yesterday about the show. Below is an excerpt.
We HAVE the BEST show in the state with the BEST people. We don't want to lose that. Going every other weekend is not the ideal option. It isn't consistent for the drivers, nor is it for the public not to mention the businesses. Everyone stands to lose here. Once every other weekend is better than nothing, but the IDEAL choice is to continue the way it has been in the past and offer the city council options they may not have considered and to see how we can assist them in assuring that this show continues to be the BEST show in the state. Last year ARR and the City of Anoka entertained 200,000 paying visitors.
The city is looking at making the show a biweekly affair instead of every weekend. The show is having a hard time reaching an agreement with the city council of Anoka for fees related to using the public space each weekend. There is a public council meeting scheduled for Monday evening, March 16th @ 7pm to vote on the car show. They meet @ the City Hall Council Chambers in Anoka 2015 First Ave (it is not at the court house).
If you can make it (I teach Monday nights), it would go a long way to showing your support for what you believe in.
Cars are a way of life for some people, not just a hobby. Others have a hard time understanding that.
Shifting gears and burning rubber,
geoff
They gathered at the Shopko east parking lot earlier in the night and began to roll as soon as the sun went down. The police were out, but seemed to be looking the other way when there was a minor exhibition of speed. It was heaven.
For the last two years, the annual Bad Boyz car show moved to north to Brainerd as was able to have some activities at the BIR drag strip.
The show's sponsors recently announced they will not be able to host the show this summer putting the future of the show in doubt. For more information, go to their website: http://www.badboyzcarshow.com/index.php
The Anoka River Run is, in my humble opinion, the greatest weekly show and cruise in the state. Last year they celebrated their seventh year under their second 'owners' (if a show can have such a thing).
I received an email yesterday about the show. Below is an excerpt.
We HAVE the BEST show in the state with the BEST people. We don't want to lose that. Going every other weekend is not the ideal option. It isn't consistent for the drivers, nor is it for the public not to mention the businesses. Everyone stands to lose here. Once every other weekend is better than nothing, but the IDEAL choice is to continue the way it has been in the past and offer the city council options they may not have considered and to see how we can assist them in assuring that this show continues to be the BEST show in the state. Last year ARR and the City of Anoka entertained 200,000 paying visitors.
The city is looking at making the show a biweekly affair instead of every weekend. The show is having a hard time reaching an agreement with the city council of Anoka for fees related to using the public space each weekend. There is a public council meeting scheduled for Monday evening, March 16th @ 7pm to vote on the car show. They meet @ the City Hall Council Chambers in Anoka 2015 First Ave (it is not at the court house).
If you can make it (I teach Monday nights), it would go a long way to showing your support for what you believe in.
Cars are a way of life for some people, not just a hobby. Others have a hard time understanding that.
Shifting gears and burning rubber,
geoff
So what made last year's show great...
Growing up, I think I ingested as much exhaust fumes as air much of the time. I was brought to many car shows, dirt oval races, and drag races. As I got older, I went to more car shows, dirt oval races, drag races, motorcycle races, and snowmobile races. Now that I am officially a grown-up with kids of my own, I take them to as many motorsport events that their little ears and legs will take.
And with the inaugural Kenny Johnson Memorial Car how behind us, I take pride in having my friends, family, and own children help in planning the Second Annual Kenny Johnson Memorial Car Show. Not only do my kids get to go to another car show, they get to help out with it, help plan it, help tell their friends about it.
Last year, I loved the cars, the people, the food, the awards, the music.
It would be nice to have had more people, more cars, more everything, but all good things have to start somewhere, right?
The planning for this year's show is shifting into overdrive. It is sad to here about other shows in the area having trouble making it another year (see the above post), but the KJM Car Show will be going strong for years to come, getting bigger and better than ever.
Start spreading the word, start marking your calender: Saturday, August 15th. Even if you have to drive on four flats--you should make it. I'll help you change the tires after the show.
And remember, all the proceeds to to helping kids make it to camp during the summer. Having a great time, seeing some great machines, and helping some kids--what more is there to like?
One more thing: if you add a few stripes to a new Stang, it just looks right. Here you go.
Shifting gears and burning rubber,
geoff
And with the inaugural Kenny Johnson Memorial Car how behind us, I take pride in having my friends, family, and own children help in planning the Second Annual Kenny Johnson Memorial Car Show. Not only do my kids get to go to another car show, they get to help out with it, help plan it, help tell their friends about it.
Last year, I loved the cars, the people, the food, the awards, the music.
It would be nice to have had more people, more cars, more everything, but all good things have to start somewhere, right?
The planning for this year's show is shifting into overdrive. It is sad to here about other shows in the area having trouble making it another year (see the above post), but the KJM Car Show will be going strong for years to come, getting bigger and better than ever.
Start spreading the word, start marking your calender: Saturday, August 15th. Even if you have to drive on four flats--you should make it. I'll help you change the tires after the show.
And remember, all the proceeds to to helping kids make it to camp during the summer. Having a great time, seeing some great machines, and helping some kids--what more is there to like?
One more thing: if you add a few stripes to a new Stang, it just looks right. Here you go.
Shifting gears and burning rubber,
geoff
Monday, March 9, 2009
2010 Camaro's are on the way
Here are some pics of the new '10 Chevy Camaro's getting ready to be shipped.
Someone just happens to live next to the plant they are being built at in Oshawa, Ontario, and they just happened to have a zoom lense to grab a few shots of these.
What is interesting is that the official produciton date, listed right from GM, isn't until March 16, 2009. These will probably be press and test vehicles. Now I really wish I had proper press credentials.
Someone just happens to live next to the plant they are being built at in Oshawa, Ontario, and they just happened to have a zoom lense to grab a few shots of these.
What is interesting is that the official produciton date, listed right from GM, isn't until March 16, 2009. These will probably be press and test vehicles. Now I really wish I had proper press credentials.
The Best Use for the Ford 3.0 DOHC Duratec V-6 Ever
For more current writing projects of mine please visit scifiparenting.blogspot.com and read my column (Downshifting) in Rat Rod Magazine--thanks!
I am not a huge fan of the exotic-looking cars, but this is one I would love to take for a test drive.
The Rossian Q1 is built in Florida and sold without an engine/transmission for a little under $70,000. But if you want one you can actually drive, for a little over $90,000, they will sell you one that's ready to go.
The Q1 is their newest model.
Here is a view under the hood.
The Ford motor is given better pistons, more radical cams, a souped-up fuel injection system, and of course--not one turbo, but two. The stock engine will reliably put out 200 horse, but will all the upgrades done here, you can expect 425-450 horsepower.
Performance with this drivetrain is impressive: 0-60 in 3.3 seconds, quarter mile track speed of over 120, and a top end of 185.
For more info, check out there website: http://www.rossioncars.com/index.html
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I am not a huge fan of the exotic-looking cars, but this is one I would love to take for a test drive.
The Rossian Q1 is built in Florida and sold without an engine/transmission for a little under $70,000. But if you want one you can actually drive, for a little over $90,000, they will sell you one that's ready to go.
The Q1 is their newest model.
Here is a view under the hood.
The Ford motor is given better pistons, more radical cams, a souped-up fuel injection system, and of course--not one turbo, but two. The stock engine will reliably put out 200 horse, but will all the upgrades done here, you can expect 425-450 horsepower.
Performance with this drivetrain is impressive: 0-60 in 3.3 seconds, quarter mile track speed of over 120, and a top end of 185.
For more info, check out there website: http://www.rossioncars.com/index.html
Sunday, March 8, 2009
AMC's Galore
I can't wait to tell my dad about this one:
http://www.tommackclassics.com/auction/stevegreencollection.htm
I came across this news story yesterday and thought at least one or two of you would find this intersting.
Steve Green is an AMC fanatic who collected dozens of fine examples of what American Motors did right, and what they did wrong. He is offering most of his collection up for aution next month in Charlotte, NC including...
...this 1981 Spirit...
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...at lest one 1972 Gremlin...
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...and this sweet '68 AMX.
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(remember the AMX had no backseat where the Javelin did)
One last thing--does anyone know how many car seats will fit in the back of a '79 Pacer Woody edition?
I need to try to convince my wife this would be a fine addition to our stable. Any help?
Shifting gears and burning rubber,
geoff
http://www.tommackclassics.com/auction/stevegreencollection.htm
I came across this news story yesterday and thought at least one or two of you would find this intersting.
Steve Green is an AMC fanatic who collected dozens of fine examples of what American Motors did right, and what they did wrong. He is offering most of his collection up for aution next month in Charlotte, NC including...
...this 1981 Spirit...
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...at lest one 1972 Gremlin...
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...and this sweet '68 AMX.
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(remember the AMX had no backseat where the Javelin did)
One last thing--does anyone know how many car seats will fit in the back of a '79 Pacer Woody edition?
I need to try to convince my wife this would be a fine addition to our stable. Any help?Shifting gears and burning rubber,
geoff
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