Have an event, get-together, happening, cruise, car show, or other automotive event that relates to the kit and replicar world? Then tell us when it is so we can all join in the fun! E-mail all the information (event name, dates, place, description, and contact info) to kitcar@primedia.com, and we'll run it in the next available issue.
MayCarlisle Import-Kit/Repli-Car Nationals: MAY 19-21, Carlisle, PA. One of the largest kit-oriented shows in the country, with many manufacturer's kits, bodies, and chassis on display. Contact www.CarsAtCarlisle.com or call (717) 243-7855 for more.
JuneHot Rod Power Tour: JUNE 3-10, U.S. East Coast. The annual 1,000-mile cruise covering seven days from Kissimmee, FL, to Englishtown, NJ. Check www.hotrod.com for more.
Pomona AUTO Swap Meet: JunE 4, Pomona, CA. The West Coast's largest one-day automotive swap meet for antique, Corvette, Porsche, street rod, and Volkswagen vehicles. Check www.PomonaSwapMeet.com or call (714) 538-7091 for more info.
Goodguys Hot Rod Nationals: JUNE 9-11, Indianapolis, IN. 18th annual gathering of hot rods, customs, kits, replicars, and drag cars made through 1964, held at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Check the Web at www.good-guys.com or call (925) 838-9876 for more info.
Factory Five Racing Open House: JUNE 17, Wareham, MA. Annual open house and get-together for FFR owners includes shop tour. Call (508) 291-3443 for more info.
Club Sandwich North Classic Replicar Show: JUNE 17, Hickory Corners, MI. 5th annual event sponsored in part by The Chicagoland Replicar Association and held at the Gilmore Car Museum near Kalamazoo. Contact Ken or Meha Smith at (847) 564-0214 or e-mail doc454@aol.com.
L.A. Roadster's Fathers Day Show: JUNE 17-18, Pomona, CA. The 42nd annual roadster exhibition, trade show, and swap meet, and the world's largest roadster-only exhibition. Held at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona. For more info, check www.laroadsters.com, or call (626) 446-2762.
London Cobra Show: JUNE 23-25, London, OH. Hosted by the Ohio Cobra Club, this event features manufacturers, a poker run, an autocross, burnouts down Main Street, and it's all for charity. See www.londoncobrashow.com for more.
July55th columbia timing association reunion: JULY 4, portland International Raceway, OR. Up to 500 pre-'73 hot rods, customs, and classics. Contact Ron at (503) 223-9359 for more info.
Arthritis Foundation Classic Auto Show and Cruise In: JULY 7-8, Dublin (Columbus), OH. 24th annual event open to all makes, cars and trucks, with a class for replicas and reproductions, with 100 6-foot trophies. Located at the Dublin Metro Center. Contact Lori Luff of The Arthritis Foundation at (614) 876-8200, e-mail lluff@arthritis.org, or on the Web at www.ArthritisAutoShow.com.
Goodguys nationals: juLY 7-9, Columbus, OH. Ninth annual event for hot rods, street rods, customs, musclecars, kits, and replicars through 1972. Check the Web at www.good-guys.com or call (925) 838-9876 for more info.
Pomona Auto Swap Meet: JulY 16, Pomona, CA. The West Coast's largest one-day automotive swap meet for antique, Corvette, Porsche, street rod, and Volkswagen vehicles. Check www.PomonaSwapMeet.com or call (714) 538-7091 for more info.
Art Center Car Classic: JULY 18, Pasadena, CA. World-famous Art Center College of Design car show with about 100 of the finest examples of automotive design held on the grounds of the school. Call (626) 396-2304 or visit www.artcenter.edu/carclassic for more.
AugustStreet Rod Nationals: AUGUST 3-6, Louisville, KY. The 37th annual convention and car show open to all pre-'49 vehicles. Held at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Check www.nsra-usa.com for more, or call (901) 452-4030.
Concorso Italiano: AUGUST 18, Monterey Bay, CA. Featuring all Italian marques, including a special presentation this year for Apollos. Held at the Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course. For more info, check out www.concorso.com.
Monterey Historics: AUGUST 18-20, Laguna Seca, CA. The 33rd Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races will feature a tribute to Cooper cars and the 50th anniversary of the Laguna Seca/Mazda Raceway track. Visit www.montereyhistoric.com for more.
Woodward Dream Cruise: AUGUST 19, Detroit, MI. The 12th annual Dream Cruise is the largest one-day celebration of the car, and an estimated 40,000 vehicles participate in conjunction with nine cities around Detroit. Check www.woodwarddreamcruise.com on the web for more info.
Pebble Beach Concours D'elegance: AUGUST 20, Pebble Beach, CA. The 56th annual outdoor car show that celebrates automotive excellence is considered to be the world's premiere car show. See www.pebblebeachconcours.net for more.
Pomona Auto Swap Meet: AUGUST 27, Pomona, CA. The West Coast's largest one-day automotive swap meet for antique, Corvette, Porsche, street rod, and Volkswagen vehicles. Check www.PomonaSwapMeet.com or call (714) 538-7091 for more info.
SeptemberFlorence Hot Rod Happenin': SEPTEMBER 7-10, Florence, OR. The ninth annual Hot Rod Happenin' in old-town Florence. Event limited to 300 cars. Call (503) 557-9733 for more on this event.
Nckcc Handcrafted Automobile Concourse: SEPTEMBER 9-10, San Leandro, CA. The 24th annual concourse is held on the edge of the San Francisco Bay at the San Leandro Marina and sponsored by the Northern California Kit Car Club. Check www.nckcc.com for more
Fall Carlisle: sEPTEMBER 27-OCT 1, Carlisle, PA. Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. Thousands of cars and vendors selling new and used automotive parts. Check www.carsatcarlisle.com for more, or call (717) 243-7855.
OctoberRun And Gun: OCTOBER 12-14, East St. Louis, IL. Annual three-day performance event that includes drag racing, road course, and autocross. Open to all kits and replicars. Check http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Run_N_Gun/ for more.
Pomona Auto Swap Meet: OCTOBER 15, Pomona, CA. The West Coast's largest one-day automotive swap meet for antique, Corvette, Porsche, street rod, and Volkswagen vehicles. Check www.PomonaSwapMeet.com or call (714) 538-7091 for more info
NovemberSema Show: OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 3, Las Vegas, NV. The premier automotive trade show catering to every level of the automotive aftermarket. Held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Contact the SEMA Show at semashow@sema.org or call (909) 396-0289.