Conference napalm::musclecars

    I figured I would start this off as I wanted to talk about a cruise
    spot that may interest some local noters. At Augastines Restuarant on
    Rt.1 north in Saugas (Ma.) every Wed. night during summer is a very
    good carshow. The show runs from 5:00pm to around 8:00pm and usually
    has a couple hundred cars show up. Cars must be pre 1975, and most are
    60-70 era musclecars, although there are usually quite a few classic
    50's and older. It costs 1$ to walk in, 3$ to enter your car, and the
    money goes to trophy's for various classes (this weeks best-of-show was
    a Beautiful 70 GTO Judge convertible) The cars are in various states of
    repair, from new looking to beat up, but under restoration. Some of the
    more interesting cars (besides the usual bunch of Camaro's and
    Chevelles :^) ) were a 63 Galaxy with a dual quad 427 in mint
    condition, a 440 Six-Pack 'Cuda, several nice Roadrunners, a 383 and a
    440 Commando, and some real nice Mustangs, including a 69 GT (fairly
    rare). Tom Fisher would be interested in the fact that there were at
    least 4 Cougars, including a 69 428 XR-7 (boy, is that engine
    compartment tight!) The best thing about the show is that all the cars
    are drivers, no trailer queens. I was a little disapointed to find not
    a single Torino there, in fact the only mid sized Ford at all was a 66
    Fairlane GTA 390 in fair condition, needed paint. I guess the Torino is
    more rare than I thought.
     Anyway, the show is well worth the trip, for me its only 5 minutes up
    RT 1 so I plan to be there most weeks, hopefully by the end of summer I
    may have a car entered.
                                                        John M.
    

    There used to be a great car show each summer at Crotched Mountain
    Rehab Center, easily 2000 plus cars. Was that show cancelled or moved
    to a new location? Anybody have any info???  
    What about any cruise nites in the central NH locale?
               Gary
    

    
    
    Cruise Nights
    
      Mondays,    Lowell, Heritage Ice Cream on Pawtucket Blvd Rt 110/113
                  along river.
    
      Tuesdays,   Derry N.H.,  Mc Donalds (??) Rt 102 just off Rt 93  (??)
    
      Wednesdays, Revere,  Augustines Rt 1 (mentioned previous)
    
      Thursdays,  Salem N.H. Ralphs Diner, Rt 28 after Namco Pool
    
      Fridays,    (??)
    
      Saturdays,  Revere, Revere Cinema,   During the Daytime 10 AM.  Rt C1
                  
                  Methuen,  Rt 110 Beas Sandwich Shop  Evening
    
      Sundays,    Haverill,  Dairy Queen Rt 110 towards Haverill center
                 
                  Tewksbury,  Macs Ice Cream on Rt 38 at the Marshals pkg
                  lot.
    
       
   Car Shows,
    
      Sunday June 14 in Maynard Ma.  Expect 500 cars.  Not exactly sure 
      were in Maynard.  It is an Annual Event
    
      Sunday June 21 Nashua N.H.  at the Amherst Regional (??) rt 101
      All Mustang and All Ford Show sponsored by Ford Motor Company.
    
    FYI, David 
               

    
    
     A Friday night cruise night show is located in the Burger King
     parking lot off exit 11 in Merrimack N.H. Starts around 7PM. Usually
     25-50 cars with plenty of room for more. No fees that I know of. 

    Starting this Friday and running til Sept 11th, Cruise Night at the 
    Sheraton Inn in Leominster (Junc. Rt 2 and 12). I went a couple of 
    times last year when it was on Sat. Pretty good time.

    
    Nick's Ice Cream in Natick, Mass.
    
    From route 9 west OR east, take the route 27 exit and head south
    on 27 to route 135 (Natick center) go left (east) on 135 for about
    3/4 mile.  Nick's is on the right.
    
    A few words;
    
    Parking is tight, so get there early if you want a good space in the
    lot.  Conversely, if you come early in the family car, Please, Please,
    oh Please don't park it in Nick's lot - use the bank lot next door or
    the Armory lot behind Nicks.  The regulars get pretty bummed when they 
    bring the Hemi Cuda but can't park because someone's taking up space
    with the Ford Escort!
    
    Also, be a Squid at your own risk - Burnouts *WILL* get you busted by
    the Natick P.D.  
    
    All in all its a good laid back scene with the entire spectrum -
    concours musclecars, restifications, Pro-streets, lead sleds, rods, 
    and special interest late models (GNX's, ZR-1's, etc.)
    
    Tom
                                                           

    oops!!!!!  Major brain fade - Nick's "happens" on Saturday evenings.
    
    Sorry.

    Worcester on Friday nights:  near Parker Metals.  Matt

>    50's and older. It costs 1$ to walk in, 3$ to enter your car, and the
>    money goes to trophy's for various classes 
                   ^^^^^^
Well, that's enough to make a bunch of us avoid it like the plague.  After 
all, who wants to spend an evening listening to the gold-chain crowd bitch 
about someone else's car winning a trophy.

That's not a "cruise" it's a car show for the rich and not-so-famous

    Skip, I tend to agree. I was surprised last year when they started to
    charge for admission. I asked an official about it last night and he
    explained it for me. It seems the club that orginizes it is being
    charged by the Town of Saugas for 1 donut muncher at the show and
    another with his cruiser, to sit at the parking lot entrance to stop
    speeding/smokeshows etc.  They figured as long as they had to charge
    they might as well use some of the money for prizes. He said they do
    try to make the awards fair, whatever that means. At any rate its
    better than nothing. 
                                              John M.
    

    John,
       
    I had heard a lot of favorable reviews of the Augustine's cruise,
    yet the 1 and only time I went (last year) was a let down.  There
    was NO parking  - and the quality of the cars was only fair.  Perhaps
    I hit it on a down week......  I don't live far from there, perhaps
    we can meet next week.  Interested?
    
    Send me mail..
    
    Tom

    I went by a cruise last night on Brown Ave in Manchester NH (on the road
    from the airport to RT101/293).  It was at a gas station I think...I
    just caught a quick look at some nice rods as I went by.
    
    I'll have to adjust my travel schedule so's I can stop in and check it
    out...then if I do it right I should be able to make a caouple of runs
    at NED on the way home too!
    
    /tb/

    re.11
     As far as parking at Augustines is concerned, if you do not get there
    by 6:00, it is hard to find a spot. I usually park at the Diamond Head,
    a Chinese place a few buildings down. The show tends to lose quality by
    the late part of the summer, people probably get tired of bringing cars
    down, but right now it seems pretty good. 
     Tom, I sent a mail message, next Wed. looks good.
                                                       John M.
    

    Just noticed in the local paper that there is a "50's" car show at the
    Owls Head Museum this Sunday, June 14th. Runs from 10AM to 4PM with a
    live band, High Ryder Golden Oldies, playing from 12:30 to 3:00. Owls
    Head is located on Rt 73 two miles from Rockland. For more info call
    594-4418.

    
    
    I believe the Manyard old car club is having its show this Sunday at
    the Maynard Rod and Gun club.
    
    	- A.J.

    
    Attention - Retraction follows!
    
    Augustines is great.  Went last night and saw dozens of beautifully
    restored cars including:
    
    1. A nice Chrysler 300-C Ragtop with 392 Hemi
    2. A nice 302 Z/28
    3. A nice `70 Boss 302
    4. A 1968 Cougar XR-7G (perfectly restored)
    5. A bunch of clean mid-year vettes
    6. A lot of nice T-birds
    7. A few really nice tri-year Chevs (`55-`56-`57)
    8. Plenty of Street Rods.
    9. Lots of Rat Motored Chevelles/El Caminos
    10.A few Cobra Replicas, not bad.
                                     
    In all, the best quality cars I've seen this side of Endicott.
    OK John, Happy now??  
    
    Many 8^)

    Don't forget this weekend at the Endicott Estate in Dedham.
    
    Thats Sunday July 12.   Last year almost 1000 vehicles pre 1970
    only.  A great tak'in, One of the best plus vendor booths too. 
    
    Put on by the Bay State Auto Club.
                  
    FYI, David 

Also this Sunday for people in Southern NH and Nothern Ma there is the 9th annual
car show sponcered by the North County Street Rods at Allen Field in Ashby Ma. I
have been going for the last three years or so and its a pretty good show. I know
its no Endicot Show, but its within my one tank of gas limit.  8^)

    Just as a reminder, the Northeast Nitrous Nationals this week-end at
    New England Dragway also has a Soft-Seal Car show along with the Pro
    Modified, Pro Stock, and Alcohol Funny Car racing.  Supposed to be a
    pretty decent week-end weather wise according to the latest forecast.
    
    ESPN coverage of the Race/Show is on August 8th at 8 pm.

    Does anyone know the exact date for the show this fall at Crotched
    Mountain???
    
    Thx Gary
    

      4th Annual Car show                    Blackstone Valley Cruisers
    Whitin Community Center               ** Dominic (508) 839-2952 after 6 P.M.
    Main Street,Whitinsville,MA.             John    (508) 234-6698
    
    Main ST. Whitinsville EXIT off 146       Day of show # 234-2343 or 234-8184
    

          SATURDAY September 12, 1992.  8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.   
         =====================================================
   
   Show Car Admission-$10.00.        Gate Registration - 8 A.M to 12 P.M
   
          General Admission: $2.00         Children under 10 free.
    
  * Dash Plaques to the FIRST 200 CARS.         * LOTS of GRASSY PARKING.     
  
                 * Model car contest, kids up to 15 yrs old.   
 
      * Food/Beverages     * Music     * Vendors    * Door PRIZES 


                          30 CLASSES, JUDGED SHOW
                         =========================
    
      A. ANTIQUE ALL 1900-27               P. FACTORY MUSCLE 1961-PRESENT
      B. ANTIQUE 1928-31 MODEL A's         Q. PRO STREET       ^STOCK^
      C. ANTIQUE ALL 1928-34               R. WILD STREET
      D. ANTIQUE ALL 1935-48               S. MILD STREET 
      E. ANTIQUE ALL 1949-57               T. SPECIAL INTEREST 1968
      F. ANTIQUE ALL 1958-67               U. T-BIRDS 1955-57 
      G. CAMARO AND FIREBIRD               V. T-BIRDS 1958-PRESENT
      H. CORVETTE 1953-62                  W. TRUCKS 2W & VANS
      I. CORVETTE 1963-67                  X. TRUCKS 4W & VANS
      J. CORVETTE 1968-83                  Y. T-BUCKET
      K. CORVETTE 1984-PRESENT             Z. STREET RODS (OPEN)
      L. MOPARS STOCK TO 360 C.I          AB. STREET RODS (CLOSED)-1934 
      M. MOPARS STOCK 383 C.I. & UP       CD. STREET RODS (CLOSED) 1935-48
      N. MUSTANG 1964-68                  EF. CUSTOMS ALL-OPEN OR CLOSED
      O. MUSTANG 1969-PRESENT             GH. MOTORCYCLES ALL
 

  * BEST PAINT     * BEST ENGINEERED     * LONG DISTANCE     * BEST CLUB

    
    
    Isn't there an all ford show out in NorthHampton this weekend?
    
    Anyone know anything about it?
    	
    				- A.J.

    
     Does any one have info on what if any shows there are this 
    Weekend in the MA. area.  Preferably Sunday !
    
     Lata  :-)

    
    
    Are there any good shows in the MA. / CT. areas this weekend 8/15 /
    8/16 '92 ???
    
    /Bob
    
    

    Re. pre.
    
    This Weekend in Haverill, The All Camero Show, open to all 
    vehicles too.  Off Rt. 125 before the Plastow N.H. line.
    
    Also I heard someone mention a All GM show at the Museium
    of Transportation in Boston, Brookline. 
    
    FYI, david

    re: 24
    
    They used to have a weekly "cruise in" in Enfield.  I haven't been there
    in a while.  I know it got so large the cops chased it out of the
    McDonalds parking lot.  I guess they were gathering in the Bobs
    parking lot (state owned commuter lot).  Do they still hold this?
    It's on the corner of Polumba and Hazard Ave.
    
    Has anyone ever been to it?  Did they ever see a black Z28 with an
    old Fart driving (my pop :*)).  I know he used to take my car there
    occasionally while I was working in Ohio.  License plate was
    "NASTYZ"/ Ct. reg. 

    I know a previous noter mentioned the beginning of car shows at Croched
    Mountain after a couple years of no shows. Does anyone have the exact
    date. 
    
      
    Thx, Gary
    

    The Topsfield Auto Show, Auction and swap meet is this Sat. and Sun. at
    the Topsfield Fairgrounds on Old Rt. 1 in Topsfield Ma.  The vendor
    turnout is usualy large and the weather looks great. Anyone plan on
    attending? 
                                               John M.
    

    John, say hello to Dick Waite for all of us.
    
    
    TMW...Jim

    Re-1
     I'll keep an eye out for him.
                                    John M.
    

    
    
     Just came back from the ADIRONDACK NATIONALS Hot Rods and Kustoms
    car show which was held in Lake George NY.  It was Koool !
    
     Was ther Sept 10th, and arrived back home about 10 PM last night.  It
    was simply amazing seeing Traffic Jams, Cars lined up in 3 lanes on
    the HighWay to get to the Registration MAin Gate on Sat. Morning at
    7 a.m.  There were 1600 cars there, many trailered.
    
     I had a good time, and I thank the Lake george towns People for
    encouraging me to BURN Rubber and DRag Race Down Main Street...it
    was unbelievable, until 30 people were arrested on Friday night,
    and Saturday after the show the NY sheirffs dept. decided to block
    all traffic coming and going onto Main Street...Guess they do not
    Like the Old cars displaying their MUSCLE !!!!
    
    
      Oh well, 
    
    /Bob
    

    I have been trying to call a friend of mine that went up to the show
    with his blown 34 Chevy.... I wonder if he was one of the lucky ones
    that got arrested.
    
    "Hummy the Dummy" is a nick-name that he can live up to.
    
    TMW

    Another line for FORD is :
    
    
    Found On Road Dead
    
    and 
    
    First On Race Day
    
    

    And I heard this one for MOPAR,,,
     My Old Plymouth Aint Running.
    
                            John M.
    

    
    
     TOYOTA  =  Too Often You Over Taxed Anyways
    
    

    I talked to my friend and he said....nope he didn't get arrested. Fri.
    night they were stopped by the cops and told that they couldn't go down
    main street.... He told them that his hotel was just down a block or
    so. He said he would not leave the car parked on the side of the road.
    The cop findly let him go part it. Apparently it was a real hoot to see
    the burn out and the cops just standing by....
    
    TMW
    
    btw Ron's 34 Chevy coupe is an Outlaw glass body. It had a custom frame
    with a corvette front and a narrowed 9" Ford rear. I finished building
    the frame and mated it to the body in my shop. The 21"wide tires are 
    real impressive from the back. The green/black color was squirted by 
    Conn. Custon. The 355 Chevy with the 671 GMC huffer on top makes it a 
    real muscle car.

    
    
      Fri. Night everyone was Burning out, and rods/Classics were free to
    go anywhere they pleased.  16 arrests were made friday night, for
    burning out, racing, and people who were in the street Jay walking.
    
      The NY sheirrf's dept. used the Horses they were ridding to control
    the crowds...One Guy was arrested because he KICKED the Police officers
    Horse...
    
     It was Saturday at 5:30 P.M.  when the Police Blocked OFF the Main 
    Road which is called "Canada Street".  All cars were turned around
    at the 4 (four) traffic detours, however at about 8 p.m. sat. night
    the Officers Finally did let SOME people thru to their Hotels Only,
    but this was before the Cars in Line began to PEEL/Spin the rear
    tires and create a Gigantic SMOKE Display !!!
    
      After repeated Smoke Displays NO ONE was allowed down Canada
    Street...People had to park off of the Side of the Highway, and
    Walk to their Hotels, I know that Fort henry was a good 2 miles
    From one of the Road Bloacks.  Lucky for me I was at the BALMORAL
    HOTEL....detour was before my Hotel, which is located at a fork, so
    I watched the Entire Event from the Patio on the 2nd floor of the
    Motel....Getting Drunk of course....I was all relaxed drinking
    a Quart of Coffee Somboro's ( Coffee Brandy )  YUM YUM !!!
    
    /Bob_Blue_69_Stang !!!
    
    
    

    And folks wonder why cities don't want big shows, and cruise nights
    come and go....This kind of stuff gives the establishment another
    excuse to try and ban car related activities.
    
    
    Chris

    
    
     Re: -1
    
       It's unfortunate, but very True !
    
    
      
    
      RAMBLER  =  Repair And Modify Brakes Leaking Extroadinary Rusts !
    
      MGB  =  Motors Go Bad !
    
    

    
    RE .33  Bob, while I appreciate good humor, the Pontiac quip has
    no place in this file.  Please, let's try to be a little more 
    sensitive to readers who may not appreciate the joke.  OK?
    
    I'd hate to have this file taken off line.
    
    Tom 

    re. 41 agreed!  Now we can drop it.  (Tom, looks like your in Canada
    right?)
    
    Bob, it sounds like you had a good time. So did most everyone else
    that was there. I was invited to go, but I was up in Canada, so I missed
    the fun. The problem with that kind of fun is that it's beginning to 
    upset alot of town officials and it may not continue much longer.
    
    
    TMW

    Re. pre.  lets stick to the subject, 
    
      Auto Hunter Magazine presents there Annual Auto Show, Flea 
      Market, Car corral in Saugus this Sunday Sept 20 from 8:00
      to 4:00.   
    
      This event is held at the Saugus High School on rt 1 north 
      side accross from Sears, st least it used to be Sears. 
    
      FYI, David 
    

    
    
     I apologize Tom, It was not my Joke.  Anyway, it is the Sheirffs
    dept. that is fed up with the Shows.  The tons People love the Cars and
    People, and it is great for the Local Economy for businesses.
    
     There is a Car show Sunday 9/20/92 in Rhode Island, will post more
    info tomorrow.
    
     Anyone know when the Blue magic Performers of Bellingham are having
    their Fall Show ???
    
    
    /Bob
    

    
     TOYOTA  =  Too Often Yankees Overprice This Automobile

    
    

    
>     I had a good time, and I thank the Lake george towns People for
>    encouraging me to BURN Rubber and DRag Race Down Main Street...it
>    was unbelievable, until 30 people were arrested on Friday night,
>    and Saturday after the show the NY sheirffs dept. decided to block
>    all traffic coming and going onto Main Street...Guess they do not
>    Like the Old cars displaying their MUSCLE !!!!


You got that right!

I just got off the phone with one of the organizers.  A street rod club 
organizes the event, the late model dunderheads get the crowd all riled up 
and the press has a field day with the street rodders calling them a bunch 
of trouble-makers.

If there's another way to go, most street rodders will take that route and 
stay away from the immature shenanigans on the main drag.

Some jerk in a Caddy was going at it with a late model Vette.  The sheriffs 
were tearing their hair out and the street rodders who put the thing on 
couldn't get to their motel rooms.

Cities where crowd control is a science don't have this kind of trouble.  
They just bring out one of the police helicopters, a van (paddy wagon) or 
two and walk down the row of drunken spectators with a couple of German 
shepards.  Occasionally, they'll open a fire hydrant or two and make the 
street someplace that the clean car crowd tries to avoid.  That works 
quite well in St Paul every time the nationals are up there.

At our event (the following day) we instructed the police to ticket, and 
arrest, if necessary, anyone inciting the crowd when they left.  We don't 
let the hoons get things out of hand.  We had 800 pre-1967 cars leaving 
one place all at the same time (after the door prize entrant number for the 
454 was drawn at 8:45).

We pay police to keep the peace inside the event (the Elks sell the beer 
and they made a LOT of money that night) and we give the cops a free hand 
out in the street.  Year after year we have a hassle-free event because the 
participants KNOW we won't stand for any crap.

There are a lot of liquored-up folks around but they behave when you put 
your foot down on the kids with lots of money for tires and gas but no 
brain matter between their ears.

Oh, and by the way, having a bunch of hoons yell at you to burn rubber 
isn't a sign that you have a hot car.  Hell, they yell that to me and I'm 
driving a 5,000 lb 18+foot long flathead six powered land barge.  I think 
even Dick Waite got the same treatment in his AC.  Of course THAT car looks 
a bit faster than mine :-)

    
    
      Rhode Island Nationals !!!   Sunday the 20th  at CentraL FALLS  R.I.
    
    
      

So Skip, how was the TiRods meeting this year anyways...

    
    Back in 80-81, Car Craft magazine visited Brockton, MA as part
    of their "Cruising USA" series.  After a long winter of cabin fever,
    the yahoos showed up en masse.  The scene soon turned into a near
    riot.  A few stores were looted and I think a guy got stabbed
    before the cops regained control.  The magazine, while impressed 
    with the cars, severely denounced the behavior, and soon after 
    dropped that column from the magazine.
    
    With that exception, I have never seen that type of behavior at
    any cruise night.
    
    Tom

    
     Tomorrow, Sunday Oct 18th at Stafford Moror Sppedway, Show and Swap
    Meet....last event this year at Stafford...
    
     There will also be a Swap meet At Thompson Sppedway in Nov.  exact
    date unknown to me as of yet.  Think it is 2nd Sunday in Nov.
    
    /Bob'N'Stang.....Boo
    

    
       I do believe that this Sunday Oct 25. IS the last Sunday for the
       Amherst N.H. Auto Flea Market. 
    
       FYI, get there early
    
       David 

    I just found out that the World of Wheels custom/musclecar show is
    going to be in Boston January 8, 9, and 10. As usual its at the Bayside
    Expo Center, and as usual its the pits to get there. But the show is
    worth it, especially in the cold dreary, days of winter.
                                                               John M.
    

    
    Growing up in the greater Boston area, there always seemed to be great
    strips for cruising.  Moody st. Waltham usually was pretty good, the
    strip bounded by Burger King on the Newton/Waltham line, and the green
    at Moody, Carter, and Main sts.  On any given summer night you'd see 
    some good cars (I remember Mark Hamel's Torino, before he got Chevy
    powered) and could usually find some decent street racing.
    
    Occasionally we'd head out to Revere Beach and cruise that strip,
    though MDC cops effectively shut down much of the shenanigans.
    
    A fellow Deccie who grew up in the era of 409's/421 SD's/406 Fords told
    me Cambridge,Mass had a good scene out by Fresh Pond Circle.
    
    What I'd like to know is, besides the regular cruise night events, are
    there any strips still active?  For you "higher mileage" folks, what used 
    to be the scene when you were younger?  
    
    Not necessarily interested in Boston, but nationwide since I travel 
    a *LOT*  Taking the rental car out to say, Woodward Ave. in Detroit 
    would sure beat room service and HBO in the hotel.
    
    Tom                                                     
    

   > a *LOT*  Taking the rental car out to say, Woodward Ave. in Detroit 
   < would sure beat room service and HBO in the hotel.
    
     ...but Tom, what KIND of car are you renting?  ;^)
    
                                      Rich
    

    Hmmm, Nevada St., just south of downtown was a popular spot with the
    cruisers in Colorado Springs just a few years ago. 
    
    State St., just a few blocks south of the capitol bldg. was the spot in
    Salt Lake City about 10 years ago.
    
    Lots of cops around to keep things in check in both places. :-(
    
    Harry
    

    Here in Scottsdale there is a major gathering at a place called the
    pavillions every sat. night..It is a shopping plaza but on Sat. they
    close off a good portion for "cruise and show"..There are anywhere
    from 100-300 autos on a given Sat..Everything from rods to cobras to
    muscle, you name it it is there, even various race teams when they are
    here for events in the Phoenix area..A McDonalds is located right in
    the middle of the closed off section and they have a D.J. playing old
    time rock and roll from 6pm on..It is really unreal..A must see if
    anyone ever gets to the area..
    
    Jim
    

    
    
         Hey harry....lemmie give you a clue about Nevada Ave. in the
    springs;   Its been taken over by mini pickups with 1" of ground
    clearance and neon wiper blades with 10,000 watt stereos, These dorks
    wouldn't know a real musclecar if they got run over by one....sad.
    
    -john

    Tom, that used to be fun back then. I remember you could get your
    father's pickup's front wheels bouncing a good 6 inches but punching
    the gas while in first (creeper) gear. That was quite a sight!!
    
    There is allways Hampton Beach for a cruise spot, but the traffic
    is usually so bad it's more like a parking lot.
    
    mh
    

    Re .58 Ha! That brought back good laughs! A buddy and I used to get our
    *heavily* loaded, 318 powered, dual rear wheel, 300 series Dodge
    pickup, complete with a tool box bed and overhad pipe racks bouncing
    like a basketball. You had to learn to time the throttle punches just
    right. The boss never did figure out why the truck broke motor mounts
    once a month or so. :-)
    
    Harry
    

    
    Harry, Mark,
    
    Well, the combination of 6' bed, creeper low first gear, 4.** axle,
    292 torque, and HD suspension made for some *interesting* weight
    transfer characteristics.  However, now that the vehicles I drive are
    mine, paid for by me, serviced by me, the driving habits have moderated
    somewhat....
    
    Tom

    
    
      Rt 15 SouthBridge/Sturbrige/CT. Lines....excellent for racing 1/4
    mile runs.  Take my Mustang there now and then when challenged...it's
    Stupid I know, but heke...it is fun.
    
      Only Problem....Watch out for MA. troopers...they like to race too
    know and then ;-)
    
    /Bob
    

Does anyone know when the Seattle Motorsport Show is on?  I remember seeing
an add but cant remember the date?

If anyone's interested, the Vancouver Motorsport show is March 5-7 at the P.N.E.
Fair Grounds.


Thanks,
Dave.

    
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    Events (show/race) at New England Dragway this year.
    
    	Show, Shine and Drag Day ? - Sat. April 24, '93
    	Super Chevy Show 	     Sat/Sun May 15 & 16
    	Hot Rod Reunion		     Sun. June 20
    	Drag'n in the 50's	     Sat. August 7
    
    Also, there are the Nitrous Nationals on July 23, 24, 25, and...
     	  the North American Nationals on September 10, 11, 12
    
	As well as the usual (Wed, Sat, Sun), Friday nites are also a
    possibility.
    

    Does anyone out there know who I can contact regarding getting
    an entry spot for the Tyrod's show this Septemeber at the Hudson
    Elks?
    
    Thanks

                            Ashburnham Lions Club

                            "2nd Annual Car Show"

                            Date: July 25th, 1993
                         Rain Date: August 1st, 1993

              Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
                      Rt. 2A Westminster/Fitchburg, Ma.

                   - Dash Plaques to First 200 Entries
                   - Trophies (1st, 2nd & 3rd in each Class)
                   - Model Car Contest (3 Age Groups)

                       Show Car Registration Fee: $5.00
           General Admission: $2.00 per person (kids under 12 Free)

                       Gates open for Show Cars at 8:00
                           Open to the Public 9:00

                        Food, Music and Lots of Fun!!

                    For More Info call Keith @508-827-4896
                                              508-345-3035
    

    since there hasn't been much activity here.I thought I'd let you 
    know that the sheraton in leomintster mass on friday nights and
    nicks in natick mass on saturdays,has cruising and is alive and well
    

    I *might* head up to the Sheraton tonight with the Torino
    anyone else going ?
    
            Dean

    
    
    	I finally checked out Nick's Ice Cream Saturday night.  I got there
        about six and there were a few spots still open.  The place is tiny
    	though.  IMHO I didn't think too much of it.  Is was cramped and
    	crowded.  I spent more time worrying about my car getting damaged
    	than checking out the other cars.  Also the combo of sh*tboxes, 
    	family cars and musclecars didn't click.  
    
    	It was funny when someone at the armory fired up a dragster and
    	pulled into the street with it.  He stoped in front of the ice
    	cream place and gave a hand signal he was pulling in!  He was
    	barely able to circle arount the building.  He had to back up a 
    	few times.  The place was tight.
    
    	I am going to Worcester this Friday and Sunday is the car show in
    	Westminster.  Anyone know of another cruise on Saturday nights?
    	
    	Anyone else got plans to go?
    
    	/andy
    
    

      The weekly Friday night show at the Sheraton-Leominster is better
    than Nicks.  There is much more room, and there is plenty of cars
    to see.
    
    Rich

    
    
    I think I will head down to the Sheraton this Friday instead of
    Worcester.   Is anyone else planning on going?  What time is good
    to get there?  
    
    Dean, I'd like to check out your Torino some time.  
    
    /ab

    I've been going just about every Friday night... since it's so close
    to home.. we usually get there around 5:30pm and are usually one of the
    first 5 or 6 cars that show up.  It starts to really pick up around
    6:30 with alot of cars pulling in.
    
    It's really a great time... lots to see... and lots to dream about!

    didn't make it last week and this week isn't looking much better
    ...its not much to look at, but it sure is fun to drive :-)
    
            Dean

    
    Well, I'll be there about 6 - 6:30.  I'll have a freshly painted 
    black '71 Ford Ranchero GT.  Stop by................ 
    
    /ab  

    Yeah, I've missed only two weeks there. The *NEW* 440 and 4-spd are in
    the Runner, so I should be there (around 6:00-6:30). Usually with the
    rest of the MoPars. See you there.
    
    
    
    /steve

    Anyone heading to the Mopar Nats at Indy on August 13-15 ??????
    
    Stan

    
    
    Anybody plan on hitting the Sheraton in Leominster this Friday?
    I was really impressed with this set up.  It was announced the
    Friday I was there (2 weeks ago) that there would be a live band
    starting the following week.  There was a waitress going from car to
    car also serving beer ect..  The lot was FULL.  Very well done 
    
    
    /ab

re Sheraton:

I'm there most Fridays...late model mustang, white with Saleen SSC type
stripes.  I don't always pull it in 'cause of the crowd though...leave room
for the older stuff

Rich

      5th ANNUAL CAR SHOW                    BLACKSTONE VALLEY CRUISERS
    Whitin Community Center               ** Dominic (508) 839-2952 after 6 P.M.
    Main Street,Whitinsville,ma.             John    (508) 234-6698
    
    Main ST. Whitinsville EXIT off 146       Day of show # 234-2343 or 234-8184
    
                               JUDGED SHOW
                              =============

          SATURDAY September 11, 1993,  8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.   
         =====================================================   

   Show Car Admission: $10.00.        Gater Registration: 8 A.M to 12 P.M
   
          General Admission: $2.00         Children under 10 free.
    
  * Dash Plaques to the FIRST 200 CARS.         * LOTS of GRASSY PARKING.     
  
                 * Model car contest, kids up to 15 yrs old.   
 
      * Food/Beverages     * Music     * Vendors    * Door PRIZES 


                          30 CLASSES, JUDGED SHOW
                         =========================
    
      A. ANTIQUE ALL 1900-27               P. FACTORY MUSCLE 1961-PRESENT
      B. ANTIQUE 1928-31 MODEL A's         Q. PRO STREET       ^STOCK^
      C. ANTIQUE ALL 1928-34               R. WILD STREET
      D. ANTIQUE ALL 1935-48               S. MILD STREET 
      E. ANTIQUE ALL 1949-57               T. SPECIAL INTEREST
      F. ANTIQUE ALL 1958-67               U. T-BIRDS 1955-57 
      G. CAMARO AND FIREBIRD               V. T-BIRDS 1958-PRESENT
      H. CORVETTE 1953-62                  W. TRUCKS 2W & VANS
      I. CORVETTE 1963-67                  X. TRUCKS 4W & VANS
      J. CORVETTE 1968-83                  Y. T-BUCKET
      K. CORVETTE 1984-PRESENT             Z. STREET RODS (OPEN)
      L. MOPARS STOCK TO 360 C.I          AB. STREET RODS (CLOSED)-1934 
      M. MOPARS STOCK 383 C.I. & UP       CD. STREET RODS (CLOSED) 1935-48
      N. MUSTANG 1964-68                  EF. CUSTOMS ALL-OPEN OR CLOSED
      O. MUSTANG 1969-PRESENT             GH. MOTORCYCLES ALL
 

  * BEST PAINT     * BEST ENGINEERED     * LONG DISTANCE     * BEST CLUB

    Anyone out there know any details about the car show in boston this
    weekend?  Is it new cars or older classics/musclecars?  I heard it 
    mentioned on the radio this morning.. think they said the Bay State
    Expo center.. this weekend.  Auto Palace is a sponsor.
    
    Anyone know the cost,... the times... what kind of vehicles will be
    on display?
    
    Thanks,
    
    Cathi

    The Budweiser World of Wheels is at the Bayside this weekend, Fri. from
    5-10pm, Saturday from around 1-10pm and Sunday the same. These are from
    last year, but the should be close. The cost is $8.00, but you can save
    a buck by buying the tickets at Auto Palace. The show is Classic,
    Musclecar and Customs/Rods. It's usually a pretty good take, especially
    this time of year. The best time to go is afternoon, as it usually gets
    pretty crowded after 5:00. I'll be there Saturday FWIW.
                                                                  John M.
    

    AUTOMOTIVE SWAP MEET -- Feb 26-27 at the Royal Plaza Trade Center in
    Marlboro, MA.  The ads say that it's from 9-5, and it also has a car
    corral
    
    Brian
    

Does anyone know when the Sheraton Leominster plans on starting their
Friday Night Cruisin?  I heard a rumour that they're going to have a 
live country/western band for the Cruisin nights.  Anyone else hear
that?

Cathi

      It they follow last years practice, they will start very late.
    Sometime in late May as I recall.
    
    Rich

>>  I heard a rumour that they're going to have a 
>>live country/western band for the Cruisin nights.  Anyone else hear
>>that?

    
    I hope not ...with any luck they'll hold out for some good tunes :-)
    
         Dean

Just got a flyer at Victory Auto in Fitchburg yesterday. Evidentally
the Best Western Royal Plaza in Fitchburg (right off route 2) is going to
have cruisin nights every Friday night starting May 13th!  5-10:00 pm,
supposed to have a DJ, and rolling bar...

Also supposed to have a 3 or 4 day fall nationals in September.

Wonder if the Sheraton is still going to have cruisin?  ANd if so, will
they still be on Fridays.  Seems kind of dumb to have 2 of them so close
together on the same nights.

Oh well...

    I heard from a friend that the Sheraton time was moving to Sunday
    afternoons.
    
    Nick

Well,

Took a ride up to the Fitchburg Best Western Friday night.  Started off
kind of small.. but the time I left 8:00ish (had the little ones with me)
there were quite a few cars.  Still think the Sheraton was better.  Had a
better barbecue set-up, waitresses walking around selling drinks, and the
DJ set-up was better.  But.. with nothing else to do on a nice warm
Friday night.. it was worth the trip.  Then again.. they're just starting
off.. so maybe it'll get better through the summer.

Cathi

    Yeah, I think it'll take as the summmer wears on... I like it 
    cause its closer for me  ;^)
    
    I went to the Sheraton's Sunday Afternoon Cruise. I believe I 
    was number 58, two plus hours after it started.. 
    
    /steve
    

    I had a little surprise last week. I went to the cruise night at
    Augastines Restuarant in Saugas, and no one was there. Seems they moved
    from last year. I saw a few rods go by, so I fell in behind them to see
    if there was another cruise nearby. Sure enough, they pulled into the
    Costco Warehouse parking lot on RT 1 north in Danvers. Here I found out
    that this was not the original cruise group, they still meet on Wed,
    but at Sam's Club on RT 1 north in Saugas. The Costco group had around
    75 cars, of all types and is free. They had food and drinks available,
    with all proceeds going to the Danvers DARE program. The Sam's group
    still charges $1.00/ person and $3.00/car and has music playing, but no
    food. They also limit cars to 20 years old or older. Costco was good,
    but I may check out Sam's first next time.
                                                        John M.
    

Hi,

Just thought I'd put a note in here to let everyone know that the
Sheraton Leominster will be having a cruise night this Friday July 1st.
Should be a good crowd!  I think they're supposed to have a live
band too.

    I think every one should boycott them.. After all, they chose not to
    continue Friday Cruise nights because they had other activities that
    made the cruise not possible. Best Western reluctantly took it over,
    and is doing a good job. The people at Best Western were unaware that
    the Sheraton was going to have a cruise on the 1st..
    
    /steve
    

>    still charges $1.00/ person and $3.00/car and has music playing, but no
>    food. They also limit cars to 20 years old or older. Costco was good,
>    but I may check out Sam's first next time.


They CHARGE you to get in??????????????  Next thing you know they'll be 
giving out trophies!!!!!!  Where do you park your trailer and tow vehicle?  
Do they charge for parking there, too?

I guess I'll go elsewhere.  Maybe Kimballs, or Ericksons for some ice cream
.  Maybe I could cruise up to a state park and go swimming.  Isn't that 
what you're supposed to do?  ...DRIVE the car?

    I have heard that one of the reasons the cruise is no longer at
    Augastines is that one of the sponsers was pocketing 90% of the
    proceeds for "administrative" costs and donating 10% to charity. I
    agree with you Skip, I prefer drivers over trailer queens, but as long
    as someone pays, someone else will charge admission. And they DO give
    out triphies at the cruise, but it seems the same cars win quite
    frequently.
                                                  John M.
    

    RE: .91
    Is that why the Sheraton does not do the Friday night cruises
    anymore???  I wondered.
    
    The show at the Best Western is not as good, unfortunately.
    
    I wonder if the NESN is the reason for the Sheraton having the show
    this Friday?
    
    Rich

What is the NESN?

I remember the Sheraton had a special crusin night last year on the
4th of July weekend with a band, clowns, etc.  So I just assumed they
were doing the same thing this year.  In fact, it was listed in the
list of activities for Fitchburg Civic days which is occurring over
Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon of the long weekend.

Cathi

       NESN is the NEW England Summer Nationals held in
    Worcester.  It is a truly awesome show.
    
    Speaking of NESN.  Does anyone know the schedule of events for this
    year?  I.E. hours of show, when the burnout competion is, etc.?
    
    Rich

    For anyone interested, there's a cruise night at Ipswich Ford in
    Ipswich, Mass at the junction of 133 and 1A, this Friday, the 15th of June
    starting about 6/6:30 pm.  
    
    I went last year, and it was really pretty good:  50's/60's music, free 
    hotdogs, T shirts, and a good turn out.  Plus, it's a nice ride there
    and back.
    
    

    re:.97
    
    June 15th ?  That was a month ago .......8^)

The New Hampshire Street Rod Association is sponsoring their 21st
annual Show 'n Shine  car show to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

The show will be held on August 7 from 10:00am to 3:00pm on the grounds
of the Budweiser Brewery located on the Daniel Webster Highway South
in Merrimack, NH.

The show is open to pre-1958 street rods and custom cars. Last year,
approximately 300 cars were on display.

Come on out and enjoy the cars, the Clydesdales, brewery tours, and other
planned events including valve cover races (you have to see them!).

Its all free unless you'd care to make a donation to Make-A-Wish!!!

Won't be there this year.  That's the same weekend as the street rod 
nationals in Louisville, KY.

      6th ANNUAL CAR SHOW                    BLACKSTONE VALLEY CRUISERS
    
    Whitin Community Center               
    Main Street,Whitinsville,ma.             John    (508) 234-6698
    Main ST. Whitinsville EXIT off 146       Day of show # 234-2343 / 234-8184
    
                               JUDGED SHOW
                              =============

          SATURDAY September 10, 1994,  8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.   
         =====================================================   

   Show Car Admission: $10.00.        Gate Registration: 8 A.M to 12 P.M
   
          General Admission: $2.00         Children under 10 free.
    
  * Dash Plaques to the FIRST 200 CARS.         * LOTS of GRASSY PARKING.     
  
                 * Model car contest, kids up to 15 yrs old.   
 
      * Food/Beverages     * Music     * Vendors    * Door Prizes 


                          30 CLASSES, JUDGED SHOW
                         =========================

      A. ANTIQUE ALL 1900-27               P. MUSTANG 1969-PRESENT              
      B. ANTIQUE 1928-31 MODEL A's         Q. FACTORY MUSCLE 1961-PRESENT
      C. ANTIQUE ALL 1928-34               R. PRO STREET       ^STOCK^
      D. ANTIQUE ALL 1935-48               S. MILD STREET
      E. ANTIQUE ALL 1949-57               T. SPECIAL INTEREST 
      F. ANTIQUE ALL 1958-63               U. T-BIRDS 1955-57
      G. ANTIQUE ALL 1964-68               V. T-BIRDS 1958-PRESENT 
      H. CAMARO AND FIREBIRD               W. TRUCKS 2W & VANS
      I. CORVETTE 1953-62                  X. TRUCKS 4W & VANS
      J. CORVETTE 1963-67                  Y. T-BUCKETS
      K. CORVETTE 1968-83                  Z. STREET RODS (OPEN)
      L. CORVETTE 1984-PRESENT            AB. STREET RODS (CLOSED)-1934
      M. MOPARS STOCK TO 360 C.I          CD. STREET RODS (CLOSED)-1935-48 
      N. MOPARS STOCK 383 C.I. & UP       EF. CUSTOMS ALL (OPEN & CLOSED)
      O. MUSTANG 1964-68                  GH. MOTORCYCLES
 

  * BEST PAINT     * BEST ENGINEERED     * LONG DISTANCE     * BEST CLUB

    Anyone have a list of shows in the MA/NH area for 1995 which will be
    appropriate to bring a 1977 Camara Z28 to? Any ideas on how to find out
    about these types of shows?
    
    Thanks
    Debbie
    

    The SUPER CHEVY SHOW is scheduled for May 27 and 28 at New England
    Dragway in Epping, N.H.   This show, if you are not familar with it,
    is a "serious" car show put on by Super Chevy Magazine and
    B.F.Goodrich. These shows are held all over the USA with this being
    the 3rd year for the Epping event.  Pick up a Super Chevy Magazine
    at your local magazine store and they always have several pages
    of pictures and "side bars" covering past shows.
    Whether you show your car or go to look and watch the drag racing
    it is a fun event.
    Last year it cost $40 to SHOW your car. ( I said it is a serious show.)
    They also had "fun show" parking area where the cars were not judged
    and cost was the same as the gate fee ( $10 ) to enter the raceway, but you
    got to park in a nice area verses just being another car in the dusty
    parking lot.
    Sunday is the best day to go.  More cars and better drag racing. But
    if Saturday is the only day you can go, it is worth it...
    
    I plan to go again this year!!!
    
    "Big Red"
    

    The Merrimack, N.H., D.A.R.E. CRUISE NIGHTS will be starting up
    Friday, MAY 5th at the Merrimack Burger King, Exit 11 off the
    Everett Turnpike and will be held every Friday evening from 6:00-dark.
    The cruise night is run by our local D.A.R.E program with sponsorship
    from Valv. Oil, Burger King, VIP Auto Centers, local merchants
    and restaurants all who donate door prizes.  Door prizes range from
    a case of oil, tool box, gift certificates, bag of dog boxes ( from
    local pet food store and the owner also has 2 '56 T-Birds ), D.A.R.E.
    mugs and other items.  Entry fee is " ZERO ". as in FREE
    When you enter, with your yor car, you receice a ticket for the
    raffel and on the back they write the number of people in your car
    which is also good for free drinks from B.K.
    Our D.A.R.E. program has a '57 Chevy Delivery !!!  We range from 50
    to 100 cars depending on the weather. We have had dragsters, FUNNY CARS
    and even a Monster Truck in the past.
    
    Hope to see you there, starting in MAY !!!
    
    "Big Red"
     

Hi,  

My husband and I have a 67 Camaro that we have restored.  We used to go to the Sheraton in Leominster a
couple of years ago for the weekly cruisins.. but last year it moved up to the Best Western.  I just heard
a rumour that the Sheraton wants to do it again this year, and that the Best Western will be doing it too.
Has anyone else heard anything about  this? Any idea when it starts?  I think I heard a date around
the 17th of may, but not sure if it was just a rumour.

Thanks!

      I saw a flyer on this last night.  It starts on
    May 19th at 5:00.
    
    Rich

      I just heard that the Sheradon is going to be charging admission
    this year. Guess they weren't making enough on the food and drink.
    
    Guess I'll head back to the Best Western instead. They start this
    Friday too.

    
                   Car Show to benefit Gardner Food Pantry
    
                       This Sunday (May 21) 10:00-3:00
                         Wachusett Community College
                                Gardner Mass.
    
                 23 Classes (includes Trucks and Motorcycles)
    
                                 $7 Show Cars
                             $2 General Admission
    
                           Info call (508) 632-8823
    

    
                        International Mopar Muscle Car Club
                           Show Swap Meet and Race
    
                     This Saturday and Sunday (May 20-21)
                                   Paris TN
    
                     37 Classes for the Car show Saturday
    
                      Bracket Racing Saturday and Sunday
    
                         For Info Call (901)644-9409
    

    

                        Ashburnham Lions Club Presents
                        
                                     1996
                        
                        Keith Rivard Memorial Car Show

                            Date: July 21st, 1996
                          Rain Date: July 28th, 1996

                      DASH PLAQUES TO FIRST 200 ENTRIES
                    TROPHIES 1st, 2nd & 3rd IN EACH CLASS
                      MODEL CAR CONTEST TROPHIES AWARDED
	

           ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE GIVEN TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS!

          HELD AT: Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
                    Westminster/Fitchburg, MA.  (Route 2A)
                                      
                       SHOW CAR REGISTRATION FEE: $5.00
                      GENERAL ADMISSION $2.00 PER PERSON
                           (CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE)
                            ENTRANT GATE OPEN: 8AM
                           OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: 9AM
                        HAMBURGERS, HOT-DOGS, GRINDERS
                             DONUTS, COFFEE, SODA
                                      
                 Auto show will be canceled only for extreme
                    inclement weather morning of the show.
                                      
                          If Questions, Please Call
                          Duane Lashua (508)827-4560
              Steve Coe (508)827-6533  (coe@poboxa.enet.dec.com)
                                      
                      MUSIC FROM THE 50'S & 60'S ALL DAY

                    Freedom House Cafe & Bay State MoPars
                                   Presents 
                                     
                                 Crusin' 1996
                        
                     Every Sunday Night Starting May 5th
                                  5 to 10pm
                                      
                     Bellwood Plaza on John Fitch Highway
                             (Exit 31B off Rt. 2)
                                (508) 345-4501

               DASH PLAQUES TO FIRST 100 ENTRIES (May 5th Only)
                                        
    

    Does anyone know the schedule for the New England Summer
    Nationals this year?  I know they are scheduled for this week,
    but I am interested in when the cruise is, what nights the
    flamethrower contest is, etc.
    
    Thanks,
    Rich

    
       I believe it's Saturday night for the Tunnel action stuff....in
    Woosta.
    
       and the flamethrowers...well, it missed it, the two guys in the next
    cubicle over here in HLO have been blowing Enormous flames for the last 
    hour or so.....if I only came prepared, I would perhaps enjoyed it much
    more !!!  :_)
    
    /Bob