News
NSRA GIVEAWAY CAR
Posted on February 3, 2012
Page Custom Rods & Restoration Shop from Oilville, VA. has been chosen to be the Official Builder of the 2012 NSRA Give-a-way Car ...
The Car is a Bebop 1932 Ford Coup High Boy Street Rod sitting on ASC Frame Rails with GM Performance parts & Phoenix Transmissions getting the Power to the Winters rear end. The car is scheduled to be shown at NSRA Events in May at Knoxville, TN and in June at York, PA. Big John and I will be sure to see it during its York Debut!
It will be on display in the Main Exhibition Hall at the NSRA NATIONALS IN LOUISVILLE, KY AUGUST 2012 WHERE IT WILL BE GIVEN AWAY To One Very Lucky Participant at the Show. Check the Gallery Page on Page's Website for Pictures on the Progress of this Build. To Everyone at Page Customs, SRM is very proud indeed! There are Over 50 Supporting Sponsors that have Donated Their Time, Parts and Money towards this Giveaway. Still Runnnin, A REAL LIFE HOT ROD MAGAZINE is Proud as a Peacock cos these Boys are in our neck of the woods and can seriously build a sweet machine!
http://www.pagecustoms.com/news/easter-seals-ucp-charity-cruise-in
Bike Week 2012 Breaks Tradition
Posted on January 24, 2012
On the World's Most Famous Beach Daytona Bike Week 2012 Will Take Place a Week Later. It is Moving From its Initial Projected Date of March 2nd - 11th To March 9th - 18th According to the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce. Keeping in Time with NASCARS Decision to Push the Date of the 2012 Daytona 500 Back 1 Week. Bike Week Will Still Begin on a Friday and Run 10 Days.
Billetproof is Back With Big Daddy
Posted on January 24, 2012
Billetproof Florida 2012 Returns to Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing! Better Hurry and Register Now Cuz There is Limited Space in Don's Backyard.
The Grand Daddy of Them All!
Posted on January 24, 2012
The Grand National Roadster Show January 27th - 29th, 2012 Pomona, CA. Who's Going?
Wrecker Dave Memorial Jan 21st
Posted on January 17, 2012
Today we lost a Great Man, a Great Friend. Wrecker Dave lost his fight to Cancer Thursday, January 5th, 2012. If there were more people in the world like Dave it would be a better place to live! RIP Dave, you will be Greatly Missed by So Many. It Seems to be true ... Only the Good Die Young!
2012 Car Shows
Posted on January 14, 2012
Advertise Your 2012 Car Show / Event in Still Runnin, A REAL LIFE HOT ROD MAGAZINE for FREE! Email Show Details to lea@stillrunnin.com
Happy Birthday Big Daddy!
Posted on January 14, 2012
Big Daddy Don Garlits Turns 80 Years Young & Still Has the Need for Speed! Happy Birthday Big Daddy ... "Alcohol is for drinking, gas is for cleaning parts, and nitro is for racing!"
Advertise Your Car Show Free
Posted on December 22, 2011
ATTENTION Car Show Promoters, Get the Word Out to Fellow Gearheads Make Your Event a Success! List Your 2012 & Upcoming Event Free in Still Runnin, A REAL LIFE HOT ROD MAGAZINE. Post it Yourself or Email lea@stillrunnin.com SRM Gearheads Working 4 Gearheads ... Ask About Free Ad Design in SRM, Show Flyers, Media Promotion Cards and Other Promotional Design & Print Work to Reeve Up Your Event or Bizz.
Rucker Posey's Coffin Car on Discovery
Posted on December 21, 2011
Rucker Posey's Coffin Car "Dragula" to be featured on the Investigation Discovery Channel, December 21st. The Dragula car was filmed by Still Runnin Magazine, with the help of Dallas Gregory Photography, for the use of Discovery Channel's Special titled "The Will - Outrageous Final Wishes" which will Air at 9 pm - December 21st on the Discovery Channel. For our friends that are on Dish Network it's on Channel 192 at 6 pm and 9 pm. Rucker Posey is from the Greater Richmond area of VA., this is one of three Munster Tribute cars that he has built.
Christmas at the Gas Station
Posted on December 20, 2011
The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve. He hadn't been anywhere in years since his wife had passed away. It was just another day to him. He didn't hate Christmas, just couldn't find a reason to celebrate. He was sitting there looking at the snow that had been falling for the last hour and wondering what it was all about when the door opened and a homeless man stepped through.
Instead of throwing the man out, Old George as he was known by his customers, told the man to come and sit by the heater and warm up. "Thank you, but I don't mean to intrude," said the stranger. "I see you're busy, I'll just go." "Not without something hot in your belly." George said. He turned and opened a wide mouth Thermos and handed it to the stranger. "It ain't much, but it's hot and tasty. Stew ... Made it myself. When you're done, there's coffee and it's fresh."
Just at that moment he heard the "ding" of the driveway bell. "Excuse me, be right back," George said. There in the driveway was an old '53 Chevy. Steam was rolling out of the front. The driver was panicked. "Mister can you help me!" said the driver, with a deep Spanish accent. "My wife is with child and my car is broken." George opened the hood. It was bad. The block looked cracked from the cold, the car was dead. "You ain't going in this thing," George said as he turned away.
"But Mister, please help ..." The door of the office closed behind George as he went inside. He went to the office wall and got the keys to his old truck, and went back outside. He walked around the building, opened the garage, started the truck and drove it around to where the couple was waiting. "Here, take my truck," he said. "She ain't the best thing you ever looked at, but she runs real good."
George helped put the woman in the truck and watched as it sped off into the night. He turned and walked back inside the office. "Glad I gave 'em the truck, their tires were shot too. That 'ol truck has brand new ." George thought he was talking to the stranger, but the man had gone. The Thermos was on the desk, empty, with a used coffee cup beside it. "Well, at least he got something in his belly," George thought.
George went back outside to see if the old Chevy would start. It cranked slowly, but it started. He pulled it into the garage where the truck had been. He thought he would tinker with it for something to do. Christmas Eve meant no customers. He discovered the the block hadn't cracked, it was just the bottom hose on the radiator. "Well, shoot, I can fix this," he said to himself. So he put a new one on.
"Those tires ain't gonna get 'em through the winter either." He took the snow treads off of his wife's old Lincoln . They were like new and he wasn't going to drive the car anyway. As he was working, he heard shots being fired. He ran outside and beside a police car an officer lay on the cold ground. Bleeding from the left shoulder, the officer moaned, "Please help me."
George helped the officer inside as he remembered the training he had received in the Army as a medic. He knew the wound needed attention. "Pressure to stop the bleeding," he thought. The uniform company had been there that morning and had left clean shop towels. He used those and duct tape to bind the wound. "Hey, they say duct tape can fix anythin'," he said, trying to make the policeman feel at ease. "Something for pain," George thought. All he had was the pills he used for his back. "These ought to work." He put some water in a cup and gave the policeman the pills. "You hang in there, I'm going to get you an ambulance."
The phone was dead. "Maybe I can get one of your buddies on that there talk box out in your car." He went out only to find that a bullet had gone into the dashboard destroying the two way radio. He went back in to find the policeman sitting up. "Thanks," said the officer. "You could have left me there. The guy that shot me is still in the area."
George sat down beside him, "I would never leave an injured man in the Army and I ain't gonna leave you." George pulled back the bandage to check for bleeding. "Looks worse than what it is. Bullet passed right through 'ya. Good thing it missed the important stuff though. I think with time your gonna be right as rain."
George got up and poured a cup of coffee. "How do you take it?" he asked. "None for me," said the officer. "Oh, yer gonna drink this. Best in the city. Too bad I ain't got no donuts." The officer laughed and winced at the same time.
The front door of the office flew open. In burst a young man with a gun. "Give me all your cash! Do it now!" the young man yelled. His hand was shaking and George could tell that he had never done anything like this before. "That's the guy that shot me!" exclaimed the officer. "Son, why are you doing this?" asked George, "You need to put the cannon away. Somebody else might get hurt."
The young man was confused. "Shut up old man, or I'll shoot you, too. Now give me the cash!" The cop was reaching for his gun. "Put that thing away," George said to the cop, "we got one too many in here now." He turned his attention to the young man. "Son, it's Christmas Eve. If you need money, well then, here. It ain't much but it's all I got. Now put that pea shooter away." George pulled $150 out of his pocket and handed it to the young man, reaching for the barrel of the gun at the same time. The young man released his grip on the gun, fell to his knees and began to cry. "I'm not very good at this am I? All I wanted was to buy something for my wife and son," he went on. "I've lost my job, my rent is due, my car got repossessed last week."
George handed the gun to the cop. "Son, we all get in a bit of squeeze now and then. The road gets hard sometimes, but we make it through the best we can." He got the young man to his feet, and sat him down on a chair across from the cop. "Sometimes we do stupid things." George handed the young man a cup of coffee. "Bein' stupid is one of the things that makes us human. Comin' in here with a gun ain't the answer. Now sit there and get warm and we'll sort this thing out."
The young man had stopped crying. He looked over to the cop. "Sorry I shot you. It just went off. I'm sorry officer." "Shut up and drink your coffee " the cop said. George could hear the sounds of sirens outside. A police car and an ambulance skidded to a halt. Two cops came through the door, guns drawn. "Chuck! You ok?" one of the cops asked the wounded officer. "Not bad for a guy who took a bullet. How did you find me?" "GPS locator in the car. Best thing since sliced bread. Who did this?" the other cop asked as he approached the young man.
Chuck answered him, "I don't know. The guy ran off into the dark. Just dropped his gun and ran." George and the young man both looked puzzled at each other. "That guy work here?" the wounded cop continued. "Yep," George said, "just hired him this morning. Boy lost his job."
The paramedics came in and loaded Chuck onto the stretcher. The young man leaned over the wounded cop and whispered, "Why?"
Chuck just said, "Merry Christmas boy ... and you too, George, and thanks for everything." "Well, looks like you got one doozy of a break there. That ought to solve some of your problems." George went into the back room and came out with a box. He pulled out a ring box. "Here you go, something for the little woman. I don't think Martha would mind. She said it would come in handy some day."
The young man looked inside to see the biggest diamond ring he ever saw. "I can't take this," said the young man. "It means something to you." "And now it means something to you," replied George. "I got my memories. That's all I need."
George reached into the box again. An airplane, a car and a truck appeared next. They were toys that the oil company had left for him to sell. "Here's something for that little man of yours." The young man began to cry again as he handed back the $150 that the old man had handed him earlier. "And what are you supposed to buy Christmas dinner with? You keep that too," George said. "Now git home to your family."
The young man turned with tears streaming down his face. "I'll be here in the morning for work, if that job offer is still good." "Nope. I'm closed Christmas day," George said. "See ya the day after."
George turned around to find that the stranger had returned. "Where'd you come from? I thought you left?" "I have been here. I have always been here," said the stranger. "You say you don't celebrate Christmas. Why?" "Well, after my wife passed away, I just couldn't see what all the bother was. Puttin' up a tree and all seemed a waste of a good pine tree. Bakin' cookies like I used to with Martha just wasn't the same by myself and besides I was gettin' a little chubby."
The stranger put his hand on George's shoulder. "But you do celebrate the holiday, George. You gave me food and drink and warmed me when I was cold and hungry. The woman with child will bear a son and he will become a great doctor. The policeman you helped will go on to save 19 people from being killed by terrorists. The young man who tried to rob you will make you a rich man and not take any for himself. "That is the spirit of the season and you keep it as good as any man."
George was taken aback by all this stranger had said. "And how do you know all this?" asked the old man. "Trust me, George. I have the inside track on this sort of thing. And when your days are done you will be with Martha again." The stranger moved toward the door. "If you will excuse me, George, I have to go now. I have to go home where there is a big celebration planned."
George watched as the old leather jacket and the torn pants that the stranger was wearing turned into a white robe. A golden light began to fill the room. "You see, George ... it's My birthday. Merry Christmas."
George fell to his knees and replied, "Happy Birthday, Lord Jesus"
Merry Christmas!!
Guess Who's Coming to Town?
Posted on November 29, 2011
Guess Who's Coming to Town? The Big Man Himself, SANTA, will be at Richmond Harley-Davidson Saturday, December 3rd from 11 am - 5 pm. Round up the Kids, Come in and Get your Free Picture with Santa and Check Out the Great Specials on H-D Licensed Products for you and / or that Harley Rider on your List. Check Out Their Winter Storage Program Available 12/01/2011 through 03/01/2012. The Richmond Store is located at 10441 Washington Hwy., Glen Allen, VA.
Artist Max Grundy Offers a Holiday Special
Posted on November 29, 2011
Fellow Car Enthusiast and Artist Max Grundy Offers a Holiday Special with his Final Poster in the "Streamline Series. Streamline 36 is Now Out in Time for the Holidays.
Streamline Art is 6 Color, 13 x 39, UV Coated % 100 Archival, on 100 lb Paper, 300 in Series, Only $60 with Shipping in the US. Hurry They Will Sell Out!
Max is Also Runnin' a Special to Get All 3 Streamline Poster at a $30 Discount When Purchased Together. What a Great Holiday Gift Idea. If you Have Bought the First Two Already include a note to Max with the Order and He Will Send a Little Something Extra with the Print. Visit Max Grundy's Official Website at maxgrundy.com to See Other Prints Available.
Free Museum Admission
Posted on November 24, 2011
Saturday, November 26th, Keystone Tractor Works Antique Museum Offers Free Admission on the 2nd Annual Small Business Saturday when you Purchase $25 or More in the Museum Gift Shoppe. Take a Tour of One of the Largest Privately Owned Antique Tractor Museums on the East Coast. The Showroom Floor & Gift Shoppe Encompass Over 70,000 Square Feet with an Impressive Display of Antique Tractors, Vintage Road Trucks, Collectible Cars and a Ton of Old Kool Stuff. Keystone Tractor Works Antique Museum is Just 20 Minutes from Richmond, VA., Across from the Southpark Mall - Exit 53 off of I-95 in Colonial Heights.
Support All Small Businesses Across the USA.
Give Thanks 4 Being a Gearhead
Posted on November 23, 2011
Still Runnin Magazine would like to wish and thank all of our contributors, loyal readers, forum members, Facebook friends for you interest,and friendship to Big John, SRM, and myself. Safe Travels to the dinner table where ever that may be. May your Thanksgiving be FAT & HAPPY all the way into the New Year! ...... Lea Ellen, your Publisher
Big John .. Still Runnin'
Posted on November 20, 2011
Big John of Still Runnin Magazine is Home & Resting from Surgery. Thank You to all our friends, family and SRM members for the Well Wishes, Prayers & Support. It may take a little time, but he'll be back up and Runnin' Soon!
TY All!
Hot Rod Film Soundtrack Released
Posted on November 14, 2011
Filmmaker Faith Granger Announces the Release of the Deuce of Spades Soundtrack Music November 14th, 2011 to Coincide with the 1 Year Anniversary of the Critically Acclaimed Period Film Deuce of Spades
Vets Gets Free Admission
Posted on November 10, 2011
Virginia Museum Salutes Vets on Veterans Day with Free Admission. Keystone Tractor Works Antique Museum has One of the Largest Collections of Antique Tractors on the East Coast, but that's Not All They Have! The Showroom Floor and Gift Shoppe Encompasses Over 70,000 Square Feet of Antique Tractors, Vintage Road Trucks, Collectible Cars, Vintage Signage and More ...
This Friday, November 11th, 2011 All Veterans and Active Military Get Free Admission Between the Hours of Noon and 3 pm. (Military ID is required) Step Back in Time and Experience the Last Century of Agriculture Heritage and then Some. The Museum is Located 20 Miles South of Richmond on I-95. Take Exit 53 (Southpark Blvd.) and Follow the Signs to W. Roslyn Road. Tell Them Still Runnin, A REAL LIFE HOT ROD MAGAZINE Sent You.
"Taliban Toyota" Wins Millions
Posted on November 4, 2011
Owner of car dealership labeled "Taliban Toyota" Wins Millions ...
The owner of a large soudthwest Alabama car dealership derided as "Taliban Toyota" by a competitor has been awarded $7.5 million in damages after a jury trial for his slander claim. The owner Shawn Esfahani, a naturalized U.S. Citizen, who fled his native Iran in 1980 following the Islamic Revolution, was reported to say Tuesday:" The feeling I received in the courtroom for the truth to come out was worth a lot more than any money anybody can give me." Esfahani opened his Alabama car dealership in 2007. To read more on this News visit Reuters website:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/02/us-alabama-taliban-toyota-idUSTRE7A104620111102
Pioneer Bob Beaumont Dies
Posted on November 4, 2011
Bob Beaumont, Electric Car Pioneer died at the age of 79, on October 24th, 2011 at his Maryland home. In the 1970's Bob built and championed the first mass produced electric vehicle in the United States, leaving his mark in Auto history by starting up the Sebring-Vanguard Co., and building the tiny Citi-Car. RIP & God Speed.
It's Pumpkin Run Time !!
Posted on November 4, 2011
November 5th, 2011
The 16th Annual Pumpkin Run Street Rod & Antique Engine & Tractor Show is Being Held at Flemming's Auto Parts Located at 353 Zion Rd (County Rd 615) Egg Harbor Twp, New Jersey.
Still Runnin, A REAL LIFE HOT ROD MAGAZINE Heads Out of Richmond for a 5 Run to take in the Sites & Sounds of Monster Truck Rides, Flea Market, Car Corral, Hit & Miss Engines, Steam & Gas Powered Tractors, Old Power & Farm Equipt. and Dozers. Garden Tractor Pull at Noon. Look out for Flying Witches & Dinosaurs! Trudge Through the Junk Yard of Old Iron, Step Aside for the Horse Drawn Wagons, Enjoy Vintage Signs and the Museum. The List Goes On and On ... this is Not an Ordinary Car Show! Simply Put it's a BLAST !!
5 Hours from The Greater Richmond Area (282 miles) Pumpkin Run Weather Forecast is a Sunny 53 Degrees with a Low of 39 Degrees for Those on a Motorcycle, you Might Need Thermals for the Ride Home. There is a Rain Date, But it Sure Looks Like we Won't Need One. Gates Open 8 am - 4 pm for Show Cars, Trucks, Antiques, Classics, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Race Cars, Military Vehicles, Motorcycles, Anything Unique Pre-1975 are Welcome.
Get Out and Drive to the 16th Annual Pumpkin Run! There is Plenty of Surprises at the Pumpkin Run! Registrations at Gate is $15 per Vehicle. Big John & Lea Hope to See You All There!!
Famous Lee Roy Hartung Collection Up 4-Sale
Posted on November 3, 2011
Auctions America by RM in partnership with RM Auctions will lift the gavel on one of the Chicago area's best known treasures, the famous Lee Roy Hartung Collection, during a multi-day sale in Glenview, Illinois, November 3rd - 5th, 2011.
Well-known to collectors around the world, the Hartung Collection was amassed over five decades by the late Mr. Lee Roy Hartung for display in his private museum. From motor cars to motorcycles, bicycles, license plates and other vintage memorabilia, the amazing collection is comprised of items Hartung acquired locally, many from within a 15-mile radius of his Glenview location.
Following his passing in May 2011, Hartung's impressive collection will be offered 'without reserve' in November, presenting a unique range of ownership opportunities for those looking to continue his amazing legacy. In fact, in Lee Roy's own words and sentiments, he always viewed himself as a caretaker to the items in his collection, and he anticipated its dispersal to appreciative collectors greatly.
To view the 2000+ lots offered all at 'no reserve' or register to bid please visit www.auctionsamerica.com/Hartung
Halloween Wish
Posted on October 31, 2011
Still Runnin, A REAL LIFE HOT ROD MAGAZINE Wishes Our Readers & Members a Very Spook-Ta-Cular Halloween!
Eddie Munster Lurking at Blood Lake
Posted on October 30, 2011
Still Runnin Magazine, Butch Patrick who Played the Part of the Iconic Eddie Munster on the TV Series The Munsters, along with the Munsters Tribute Cars Built by Rucker Posey, One of SRM's Favorite Locals, Will All Be at Blood Lake, October 31st, 2011. Join Us for this Outdoor Haunted Attraction at 7:30 pm.
Blood Lake at Windy Hill is an outdoor haunted trail attraction. If you love being scared or watching your friends scream in terror, then you don't want to miss this year's trail. Windy Hill Sports Complex, 16500 Midlothian Turnpike, 1 mile west of the Route 288 Midlothian Turnpike exit, Midlothian, VA For More Info Visit Blood Lakes Website http://www.bloodlakeva.com/home.htm
Meet the Hot Rod & Car Craft Staff
Posted on October 28, 2011
Check the Fluids & Air Up the Tires, it's Time for the Monthly Hot Rod & Car Craft Cruise Night at the Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo! Meet the Hot Rod & Car Craft Staff, Tour the Automobile Driving Museum, See Project Cars in the New Exhibit Building Friday, October 28th 2011 from 5 pm - 8pm.
The Automobile Driving Museum is Located at 610 Lairport St., El Segundo, CA 90245
California Filmmaker Cruises World Famous Beach
Posted on October 21, 2011
Keep an eye out for a Black '32 Ford cruisin A1A on the World's Most Famous Beach the weekend of October 21st.
Still Runnin, A REAL LIFE HOT ROD MAGAZINE and Rick D'Louhy, Show Promoter of The Daytona Beach Dream Cruise were the first to bring the filmmaker's "Exclusive Test Screening" of "Deuce of Spades" to lucky show participants at a previous years show.
The film "Deuce of Spades" has already established itself as a worldwide cult classic in its genre, the next American Graffiti, filling a 38 year void on the market.
Critics have dubbed "Deuce of Spades" .....: "Best Hot Rod Film Since American Graffiti" (Hot Rod Magazine) Exceptional" (Rod and Custom) "Worth the Wait! A Quality, Must See Film" (Hot Rod Deluxe) Richard Parks was Quoted the film to be "Riveting and Unforgettable".
Now the East Coast will get the chance to Meet & Greet Faith Granger, CA. filmmaker, and the star car in person at the 4th Annual Daytona Beach Dream Cruise. You will be able to purchase autographed DVD's and other Deuce of Spades Merchandise during the show. The Daytona Beach Dream Cruise is Big, Fun and Free October 21st thru the 23rd, 2011.
Meet the Hot Rod & Car Craft Staff
Posted on October 21, 2011
Check the Fluids & Air Up the Tires, it's Time for the Monthly Hot Rod & Car Craft Cruise Night at the Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo! Meet the Hot Rod & Car Craft Staff, Tour the Automobile Driving Museum, See Project Cars in the New Exhibit Building Friday, October 28th 2011 from 5 pm - 8pm.
The Automobile Driving Museum is Located at 610 Lairport St., El Segundo, CA 90245
Things Are Looking Fabulously Dismal
Posted on October 17, 2011
Things Are Looking Fabulously Dismal for Still Runnin Magazine this Thursday Morning as SRM Heads Off a Famous Cemetery to Shoot Footage for a Show that will Air on Discovery. What's This All About? Stay Tuned to Still Runnin, A REAL LIFE HOT ROD MAGAZINE for Updates to Learn About Outrageous Final Wishes. Tis the Season for Some Spook-tac-ular Times that Lie Buried Ahead ...
Monster Dash in Daytona
Posted on October 13, 2011
Bikers Will Get a Chance to Ride Daytona International Speedway in the Annual Monster Dash, Friday Night, October 14th. A Portion of the Proceeds Will Benefit the Halifax Humane Society. The Paced Parade Laps Around the Motorcycle Course Will Begin at 6pm, at the Cost of $30 per Bike, Which Includes an Exclusive Monster Dash Patch. Tickets are Available by Calling 1.800.PITSHOP
Special Guest Appearance
Posted on October 5, 2011
Still Runnin, A REAL LIFE HOT ROD MAGAZINE will be Among Thousands of Cool Cars and Spectators on the World's Most Famous Beach at the Daytona Beach Dream Cruise, October 21st thru the 23rd. In Addition to the New Beachside Venues and Activities this Year the CA. Filmmaker, Faith Granger will be Making a Special Guest Appearance at the Show with the Star Car of the Newest Hot Rod Film to be Released in Over 30 plus Years .. Keep an Eye Out for the '32 Roadster Cruisin A1A !
Still Runnin Magazine Heads to Fall Carlisle
Posted on September 26, 2011
Big John of Still Runnin Magazine Heads to Fall Carlisle to Meet the Washington Post in the '58 Corvette.
Deuce of Spades Tour Stops in Virginia
Posted on September 25, 2011
Deuce of Spades Tour Stops in Virginia, in the Kooliest Little Town of Mechanicsville! Meet the Filmmaker, Miss Faith Granger, and the Famous Deuce in Person October 1st, 2011. Deuce of Spades is the Newest Hot Rod Film Everyone is Talking About. Come Out to Brunetti's Cruise-In Saturday Afternoon located at the Corner of 301 and Atlee Road in Mechanicsville, VA
"The Quest" - Screening Tonight (Sept 14) in Richmond, VA
Posted on September 14, 2011
Join Still Runnin, A REAL LIFE HOT ROD Magazine Tonight! Get your Tickets for the "The Quest" screening at the Byrd Theatre in Richmond, VA, on Wednesday, September 14th. Don't miss this acclaimed documentary film about four Corvettes that raced at the 24 Hours of LeMans Endurance Race for the first time in 1960. Relive the drama and excitement of the first American class victory at LeMans - for the #3 Briggs Cunningham Corvette, and the intensive search decades later for these history making vehicles.
Chip Miller, renowned collector and co-founder of Carlisle Events, eventually found and restored the #3 Cunningham Corvette, and was about to realize his dream of returning the car to LeMans in 2010, on the 50th Anniversary of its historic victory, when he lost his life to a rare disease called amyloidosis - a fatal affliction with no known cause or cure. The film chronicles how Chip's son, Lance Miller, picked up where his father left off, and accomplished his father's dream of taking the car back to France in June 2010, and leading a parade of Corvettes around the track - marking 50 years of Corvette racing at LeMans. Never before seen race footage, photos and interviews bring this story to life. Whether you are a hard core car buff, or just like a great story, this is a wonderful movie for all ages and interests.
The film is being shown, one time only, at the historic Byrd Theatre, 2908 West Cary Street, in Richmond, VA on Wednesday, September 14th, at 7:15 p.m. The evening starts at 6:00 p.m. with a VIP cocktail reception on the Byrd Mezzanine. Lance Miller and film producer Michael Brown will be there to answer questions, and the beautifully restored #3 1960 LeMans Corvette will be on display outside the theatre. Hosted by Classic Automotive Events of Virginia, Inc., a non-profit corporation, net proceeds from the event will be donated to the Chip Miller Foundation, dedicated to aiding research and awareness of amyloidosis, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Byrd Theatre Foundation for the restoration and preservation of this historic Richmond landmark.
Advance sale EarlyBird general admission tickets are on sale now - and for only $10.00, until September 1st. After that date, advance sale general admission tickets will be $15.00 online, and will increase to $20.00 at the box office. If you wish to attend the VIP Cocktail Reception, keep in mind that only a limited number of these tickets are available for $50.00 each, so order your VIP Cocktail Reception tickets now. Your VIP ticket covers your admission to the Cocktail reception, and also includes Reserved front row seating in the Grand Balcony of the Byrd Theatre. For more information, or to purchase advance sale tickets, go to "The Quest" website: http://questrva.eventbrite.com/
The Quest - Last Day For Reduced Price Tickets!
Posted on September 13, 2011
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 will be the last day to buy reduced price tickets off the website (now $15). Ticket price will be $20 at the box office. http://questrva.eventbrite.com/.
"The Quest" - Sept 14th Screening at Byrd Theatre in Richmond, VA
The top deck of the RMA parking deck on Colonial Avenue will have reserved parking for Corvettes, Classics, Antiques, Hot rods, Exotics and other like cars. An off duty Richmond city police officer will be on the deck from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to provide security for the vehicles and to ensure that only eligible vehicles occupy the spaces. There are 40 spaces on the top deck, so it will be first come, first served until filled. The easiest way to access the top level of the deck is from Sheppard Street (one block before Colonial). If you are going south on Sheppard, take the last alley entrance on the left before Cary Street, and go down the paved alley to the on ramp for the upper deck.
"The Quest" Screening at the Byrd Theatre in Richmond on Wednesday, September 14th
Posted on August 3, 2011
Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for "The Quest" screening at the Byrd Theatre in Richmond, VA, on Wednesday, September 14th. Don't miss this acclaimed documentary film about four Corvettes that raced at the 24 Hours of LeMans Endurance Race for the first time in 1960. Relive the drama and excitement of the first American class victory at LeMans - for the #3 Briggs Cunningham Corvette, and the intensive search decades later for these history making vehicles.
Chip Miller, renowned collector and co-founder of Carlisle Events, eventually found and restored the #3 Cunningham Corvette, and was about to realize his dream of returning the car to LeMans in 2010, on the 50th Anniversary of its historic victory, when he lost his life to a rare disease called amyloidosis - a fatal affliction with no known cause or cure. The film chronicles how Chip's son, Lance Miller, picked up where his father left off, and accomplished his father's dream of taking the car back to France in June 2010, and leading a parade of Corvettes around the track - marking 50 years of Corvette racing at LeMans. Never before seen race footage, photos and interviews bring this story to life. Whether you are a hard core car buff, or just like a great story, this is a wonderful movie for all ages and interests.
The film is being shown, one time only, at the historic Byrd Theatre, 2908 West Cary Street, in Richmond, VA on Wednesday, September 14th, at 7:15 p.m. The evening starts at 6:00 p.m. with a VIP cocktail reception on the Byrd Mezzanine. Lance Miller and film producer Michael Brown will be there to answer questions, and the beautifully restored #3 1960 LeMans Corvette will be on display outside the theatre. Hosted by Classic Automotive Events of Virginia, Inc., a non-profit corporation, net proceeds from the event will be donated to the Chip Miller Foundation, dedicated to aiding research and awareness of amyloidosis, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Byrd Theatre Foundation for the restoration and preservation of this historic Richmond landmark.
Advance sale EarlyBird general admission tickets are on sale now - and for only $10.00, until September 1st. After that date, advance sale general admission tickets will be $15.00 online, and will increase to $20.00 at the box office. If you wish to attend the VIP Cocktail Reception, keep in mind that only a limited number of these tickets are available for $50.00 each, so order your VIP Cocktail Reception tickets now. Your VIP ticket covers your admission to the Cocktail reception, and also includes Reserved front row seating in the Grand Balcony of the Byrd Theatre. For more information, or to purchase advance sale tickets, go to "The Quest" website: http://questrva.eventbrite.com/
2nd Annual Car Appreciation Day July 8th, 2011
Posted on July 6, 2011
Get Out and Celebrate This Weekend it's National Collector Car Appreciation Day! Take Photos at Your Car Show Events, Cruises and Meets. Send Your Photos to SEMA, SAN is compiling a Photo Diary to be Posted Online.
This Celebration was Undertaken by Your SEMA Action Network (SAN) representatives in Washington, D.C. as a means to raise Awareness of the Vital Role Automotive Restoration and Collection Plays in American Society. Send Your Weekend Photos to: ashleya@sema.org
Hollywoods Top Car Cars at Carlisle
Posted on June 26, 2011
The Christine Car Club has Scheduled Appearances of some of Hollywoods Top Car Cars at Carlisle Chrysler Nationals July 8 ~ 10th. Slated to be together in one place for the first time are John Schneider (Dukes of Hazzard) Cindy Williams (Lavern & Shirley) Paul Le Mat (American Graffiti) and & William Ostrander (Christime)
Vintage Motorcycle Display
Posted on June 22, 2011
Keystone Antique Museum is having a Vintage Motorcycle Display this weekend during the VA State H.O.G Rally in Colonial Heights, VA. If you like Old Iron you will want to visit KTW to see these Vintage Motorcycles on Display June 24th - 26th, 2011
Road Rocket Rumble Gets Ready to Blast Off
Posted on June 19, 2011
Ol' Skool Rodz and CK Deluxe Magazine Present the 12 Annual Road Rocket Rumble in Indianapolis, IN. The Blast Off Meter is about to take off with Three Exciting Days of Hot Rods, Customs, Vendors, Bands, Pin-Ups, Movies, Seminars, Burlesque Show & More.
FREE Hot Dogs for Dad at Keystone Tractor Works
Posted on June 17, 2011
Dad's are Top Dog at KTW! FREE Hot Dogs for Dad on Father's Day at Keystone's Museum. Spend the Day with Dad & Tour 70,000 plus sq. ft of Fully Restored Antique Farm Tractors, Vintage Road Trucks and Collectible Cars in Colonial Heights Virginia, just 30 mins from Richmond. Keystone Tractor Works offers Many Vintage items and Memorbilia. Fun for the Entire Family!
KTW is located at 880 W. Roslyn Rd., Colonial Heights, VA.
http://www.keystonetractorworks.com/
Jim Wangers Celebrates 85th Birthday in Style
Posted on June 10, 2011
Today in "Old Cars News" I read that Jim Wangers' is Celebrating his 85th Birthday in Style ... Pontiac Style that is! Ironically, Pontiac also Turns 85 this year. Jim is Celebrating by Throwing a Pontiac Party Like No Other with a Pontiac Concours Event Held on a Private Ranch in Falbrook, CA. on June 26th Limited to ... Yup You Guessed it ... Pontiacs. 85 of them Coming from Far Away as North Carolina and Missouri. The Party is Open to All and You Still Have Time to RSVP Read More in Old Cars News ...
Tro-Cities Drag-Way Reunion & Fundraiser
Posted on June 5, 2011
A Blast from the Endicott, Johnson City and Binghamton, NY past! Tri-Cities entrepreneur Bob Connelly has announced a 50th Anniversary Tri-Cities Drag-Way Reunion to be held on June 10th and 11th, 2011 ...
Bob, who was the original promoter of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) sanctioned Tri-Cities Drag-Way, plan the first ever Reunion as a nostalgic, family oriented get-together for the benefit of the Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome and the Binghamton Boys and Girls Club.
Read More ...
http://inwoodjournal.com/2011/05/23/tri-cities-drag-way-reunion-fund-raiser/
Rolling Thunder - Run to the Wall
Posted on May 30, 2011
Still Runnin, A REAL LIFE HOT ROD MAGAZINE, rolls into DC to join the "Rolling Thunder" motorcycle rally to Honor, Recognize and Never Forget our Veterans of All Wars. 300,000 plus motorcycles made up a sea of Iron in the Pentagon parking lot, all of which came to show their thanks and respect to our soldiers, our hero's for our freedom.
All Gave Some ~ Some Gave All ... a cost we can never repay.
Still Runnin Forum Interruption
Posted on May 19, 2011
SRM apologizes to its "Board Members" for the interruption of the "Runnin Board", Still Runnin's forum. We'll be back up & runnin as soon as the publisher can get her leg over that dang bar.... read more
The webmaster is working as fast as he can on a software upgrade. The forum will be back up & runnin' shortly. Thank You for your patience ... Stay Tuned to Still Runnin, A REAL LIFE HOT ROD MAGAZINE.
"American Outlaw"
Posted on May 16, 2011
"American Outlaw" Jesse James' New Auto Biography Book is out. His New Life & Austin Speed Shop
A year later, after his breakup with America's sweetheart, Sandra Bullock, Jesse James is on ABC's Good Morning America and Nightline talking about his new book, American Outlaw, his upcoming fourth marriage to LA Ink star, Kat Von-D - and his new life as co-owner of Austin Speed Shop. View Jesse's Interview with ABC News:
For One Night Only A Story Never Been Seen Before The Quest
Posted on May 3, 2011
The Story of One Man’s Drive to Fulfill His Father’s Dream. The Quest, a Film by Michael Brown Premieres May 6th 2011 at the Carlisle Theater.
With all the makings of a Hollywood drama, love story and action film, “The Quest” documents the incredible story of the first Corvette to win its class at the famous track in Le Mans France in 1960. Of course the car couldn’t have done it alone, “The Quest” tells the untold tale of the driver and the man who dreamed to take the car back to France for the 50th anniversary of the win but who lost his life early to a rare disease called Amyloidosis.
The Quest Documentary Premiere Benefits The Chip Miller Charitable Foundation for Amyloidosis Awareness and Research. Get your tickets! Coming this Friday 5.6.11
Website: The Quest
The Death of Osama bin Laden
Posted on May 2, 2011
Still Runnin Magazine is so proud of our US Military. The death of Osama bin Laden brings to an end one of the most massive and complicated manhunts in history. He, Osama Bin Laden Will Not find 72 Virgins awaiting him at the bottom of the sea!
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http://www.commentarymagazine.com/
Charlie Says: The latest assault on the car culture?
Posted on April 28, 2011
This has been flying under the radar. Gee I wonder why the mainstream left wing media would keep this on the down low? It appears that some states are considering legislation to pass new taxes aimed at those who drive. From what I have read if these laws are passed we will be taxed on the number of miles we drive per year. Sound like big brother to you? I guess if you have a long commute to work, as many do, that would be a real bitch.
Of course, you could always ride your bike to work. Or perhaps take the proposed rail lines that will be built with yet more tax dollars. That would make the community organizer in chief and all his socialist pals quite happy I'm sure. And don't you dare say a word about his jetting around on airforce one burning more fuel in a day than all the full house flatheads built could in a life time. After all THEY do know what's best for us. Well, I have to go know I think I hear the Thought Police at the door.
This is one man's opinion featured in Still Runnin, A REAL LIFE HOT ROD MAGAZINE
Be one of the first to see the new exhibit!
Posted on April 28, 2011
Leading the Pack: 100 Years of Indy 500 Pace Cars Opening Reception Friday, May 13th, 2011. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 Race. The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Museum will commemorate the event with a special exhibition of Indianapolis 500 Pace Car replicas supplemented by some actual race pace cars and an assortment of vintage competition vehicles representing several eras of Indy with more than a dozen vehicles.
Join the AACA Museum in Celebrating the opening of the new exhibit reserve your space with online reservation.
Charlie Says: Monopoly On All Those Electric Filling Stations
Posted on April 26, 2011
I've been wondering, why is it that the "greenies" who are so bent on us driving some electric motored means of conveyance in order to save the earth are ignoring the fact that in order to make electricity plants either burn coal or, God forbid, split the atom? I'm sure those who have the best interest of mother earth have already figured out a way to dispose of all the used up batteries from those electric jalopies in an environmentally friendly way so I won't even mention that. But, Mr. Messiah, I am curious as to why the head guy at GE, the company that seems to have a monopoly on all those electric filling stations, is also your energy advisor. Just a coincidence I'm sure. After all as you, and your media, have told us time and again you do know what's best for America so why should a bunch of old car people question it?
This is one man's opinion featured in Still Runnin, A REAL LIFE HOT ROD MAGAZINE
It’s Now official. Polaris Has Bought Indian Motorcycle
Posted on April 25, 2011
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the acquisition of Indian Motorcycle. The business was acquired from Indian Motorcycle Limited (“IML”), a company advised by Stellican Limited and Novator Partners LLP, U.K. Private Equity firms. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The official statement
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the acquisition of Indian Motorcycle. The business was acquired from Indian Motorcycle Limited (“IML”), a company advised by Stellican Limited and Novator Partners LLP, U.K. Private Equity firms. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“We are excited to be part of the revitalization of a quintessentially American brand,” said Scott Wine, CEO of Polaris Industries Inc. “Indian built America’s first motorcycle. With our technology and vision, we are confident we will deliver the classic Indian motorcycle, enhanced by the quality and performance for which Polaris and Victory are known.”
With this acquisition, Polaris adds one of motorcycling’s legendary brands to its strong stable of Victory cruiser and touring bikes. Indian will operate as an autonomous business unit, building upon the potent combination of Polaris’ engineering acumen and innovative technology with Indian’s premium brand, iconic design and rich American heritage.
“We are delighted to have reached an agreement with Polaris. Polaris will utilize its well-known strengths in engineering, manufacturing, and distribution to complete the mission we undertook upon re-launching the brand in 2006: harness the enormous potential of the Indian brand,” said Stephen Julius, chairman of Indian and managing director of Stellican. “Polaris is the most logical owner of Indian Motorcycle. Indian’s heritage brand will allow Polaris to aggressively compete across an expanded spectrum of the motorcycle market.”
Novator Partners LLP is a London based alternative investment firm founded and led by the investor Mr. Thor Bjorgolfsson. An avid motorcycle enthusiast, Mr. Bjorgolfsson said “After a troubled past, our goal was to bring the legendary Indian bikes back on the roads. The initial phase of that project is done and now our great partners at Polaris will carry on the work to realize the full potential of this classic American brand.”
Conference Call and Webcast Presentation
Tomorrow, April 20th at 9:00AM (CT), Polaris Industries Inc. will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the acquisition, as well as the first quarter 2011 financial results. The call will be hosted by Scott Wine, CEO, Bennett Morgan, President and COO and Mike Malone, Vice President-Finance and CFO. A slide presentation and link to the audio webcast will be posted on the Investor Relations page of the Polaris website approximately 30 minutes before the conference call begins.
To listen to the conference call by phone, dial 800-374-6475 in the U.S. and Canada, or 973-200-3967 internationally. The Conference ID is #36643140. A replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the call for a one-week period by accessing the same link on our website, or by dialing 800-642-1687 in the U.S. and Canada, or 706-645-9291 internationally.
About Polaris
With annual 2010 sales of $1.991 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets off-road vehicles (ORVs), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER® Side X Side vehicles, snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use and has recently introduced a new on-road electric powered neighborhood vehicle. Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ORVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are making in-roads into the cruiser and touring motorcycle marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.
Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII”, and the Company is included in the S&P MidCap 400 stock price index. Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage
About Indian Motorcycle
Founded in 1901, Indian was America’s first motorcycle company, producing some of the industry’s most iconic models and becoming the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer. In recent years, Indian has continued to produce these legendary motorcycles on a smaller scale. The company’s instantly recognizable badge is still associated with premium products and strong American heritage by casual consumers and motorcycle enthusiasts alike. For more information on Indian, visit Indian Motorcycle.
About Stellican
Stellican is a U.K. Private Equity firm specializing in the purchase, turnaround and re-launch of iconic, heritage brands which have gone bankrupt. In the last ten years, Stellican has been particularly active in the power sport industry. It currently advises funds which own Chris-Craft Corporation, a premium boat and yacht builder based in Sarasota, Florida, which it acquired in 2001. Previously, Stellican advised funds which owned Riva boats in Italy.
The Third Annual “All Austin-Healey” Show!
Posted on April 25, 2011
The Kemp Auto Museum has been selected again by the Gateway Austin-Healey Club to host the Third Annual “All Austin-Healey” Show from 10 am until 3 pm on Sunday, May 15, 2011.
Austin-Healeys were the popular British sports cars which thousands of red-blooded automobile enthusiasts aspired to own (and still do). They had plenty of performance, exquisite styling, immense charisma and a first-class competition pedigree. Known for their dominance in European rallies and circuit racing in the 1950’s and 60’s, quite a few of the cars that were exported to the United States found themselves successfully racing in SCCA events in the 1970’s and are still very competitive today. Eighty-three percent of the total production of 14,614 four-cylinder cars and 51,317 six-cylinder cars were shipped to the United States.
Read More in Old Cars Weekly News Article.
Dana Mecum's 24th Annual Original Spring Classic Auction
Posted on April 23, 2011
Nearly 2,000 pieces of gas and oil petroliana, rare porcelain and neon signs and soda pop memorabilia will go up for bid during Dana Mecum's 24th Annual Original Spring Classic Auction in Indianapolis.
As part of the mid-May sale, Mecum will offer more than 400 items from the Mike Guarise Collection, such as high-end gas- and oil-related pieces and rare neon signs that Guarise acquired over 30 years of collecting.
Proposed 400% Tax Increase for Connecticut Antique Car Owners Would Have Negative Overall Economic Impact
Posted on April 21, 2011
The Connecticut State Legislature is actively considering a bill targeted at collector car owners that would result in a 400% tax increase on the personal property taxes paid for antique vehicles. This move would raise the personal property tax cap from $500 to $2,500 for each registered antique car. The Historic Vehicle Association, an organization dedicated to protecting the rights of collector car owners, opposes this bill.
Read more Here, Posted by Angelo Van Bogart - Under the Hood
Viva Las Vegas
Posted on April 19, 2011
Deuce of Spades the new period hot rod cult film the critics are raving about! Friday, April 22nd @ 1 pm at the Orleans Hotel Casino Cinemark Theater. "Best hot rod film since American Graffiti" (Hot Rod magazine). This is an exclusive one time showing by special engagement.
Be first to see the theatrical master with 5.1 surround sound theatrical mix. Your chance to relive the golden days of hot rodding! Introduction and Q & A with the filmmaker, Faith Granger. Also meet, up close and personal, Timothy Luke (Johnny Callaway) and Kyle Clifford (Art Delaney), the stars of the film.
To buy tickets visit the Deuce of Spades website.
Strong Keepsake Images show boards and business cards
Posted on April 13, 2011
You love your ride! Imagine your ride on a Strong Keepsake Images show board and matching business card! Car show season is starting to heat up! Commit to a show board by April 17, 2011 and get $40 off on business cards of your ride!
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I just heard a great motto for starting your day. This is from Jay Blake. It goes something like this….
“When you get up in the morning you have 3 choices.
First, you can stay in bed and do nothing. Second, you can get up and do nothing. Third, you can get up and kick ass! Once you make your choice, the rest of your day is easy!”
Who is Jay Blake? Click here to find out: http://www.eaglestalent.com/videos.asp?s=2032&v=1&vt=1smq
KMS Drift is now XDC ProAm Driver Search for the East Coast!
Posted on April 12, 2011
KMS Drift will now be the East Coast and South East Pro-Am driver search for Xtreme Drift Circuit. We are very excited about this alliance. Our first Sanctioned Pro-Am event will be our event on April 17 at the Knight's Stadium in Fort Mill, SC. The top five drivers from each of the KMS Drift events will get an official invitation to participate in the XDC events. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Deuce of Spades National Tour
Posted on April 8, 2011
The '32 Roadster, "Deuce of Spades," is resting a its rolling pedestal, ready as ever to begin its journey on the 2011 National Tour. The star car of the newest Hot Rod Film, Deuce of Spades, is on the move with owner and Filmmaker Faith Granger.
For the coming months instead of being behind the camera, Faith Granger will be behind the wheel of the 30 feet RV. The RV, truck, and trailer are loaded and rolling with DOS gear and Deuce of Spades volunteer Robert as chase driver.
Deuce of Spades is rolling down the highways and byways to visit with as many car enthusiasts as they can along their route. Fans of Deuce of Spades keep a watchful eye ... ... The National Tour of Deuce of Spades has officially begun!
(Pictured here is the Deuce of Spades at California Car Cover Co. - who donated Faith Granger a custom car cover for her star car, Deuce of Spades.
Fire Sends Man Running from His 1996 Firebird
Posted on April 6, 2011
A Florida man has a fellow driver to thank for his narrow escape from his burning Pontiac, according to The St. Petersburg Times. Luis Perez, owner of the 1996 Firebird, was driving down the road in Clearwater, Florida around 2 p.m. when his car caught on fire. Another driver alerted Perez of the fire, causing him to pull the car over and jump out before the car became engulfed. This came just after workers at an quick lube shop told Perez that his car seemed fine.
Perez’s car had been acting up since storms rolled through the area earlier in the week. The check engine light kept coming on and the car was making weird sounds, “kind of like a lawn mower.” This prompted Perez to stop by a local oil-change shop to have it looked at. Workers at the store told Perez that they couldn’t find anything wrong with the Firebird but it should be rechecked at a later time. Minutes later, his car went up in flames while he was driving down U.S. 19.
Perez escaped unharmed from the vehicle. The Firebird, along with photos of Perez’s kids and his professional portfolio, didn’t fare as well. The cause of the fire has not been determined.
Bruce Rossmeyer's Harley-Davidson Announces New Location!
Posted on April 4, 2011
Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson announced that their 290 North Beach Street location will be temporarily closed as of April 1, 2011. Construction will immediately begin for The Original Bruce Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson Museum and Store in its place, in Daytona Beach, Florida.
The "Original" Beach Street location has a historical reputation within the Rossmeyer repertoire, as it is the first Harley-Davidson® dealership under the Bruce Rossmeyer name. The location will carry on making history once the museum and store open – serving as the very first museum in the company’s group. The museum and store will span across 20,000 square feet and will showcase a variety of displays, memorabilia, and items for purchase.
Guests can expect to see exclusive collections of motorcycles provided by private motorcycle enthusiasts and collectors from across Florida, including selections from Bruce Rossmeyer’s personal collection; along with displays that depict historical moments in Harley-Davidson® history. The Store will offer visitors memorabilia, souvenirs and merchandise from The Original Bruce Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson Museum and from Harley-Davidson® to purchase. Featured items will include HD Motorclothes®, hats, coffee mugs, T-shirts and more. The Original Bruce Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson Museum and Store will be open to the public for tours and shopping.
Article by Ken Conte
SEMA Tax Hoax
Posted on April 4, 2011
SEMA Action Network Members:
Some of you may have received notice of an alleged New York Times article indicating that legislation was being drafted in the U.S. Congress to create a federal tax on collector cars. Hopefully, most of you know by now that the article was an April Fools Day prank. The author has indicated his regrets for any confusion or embarrassment to automobile collectors and enthusiasts caused by the prank. Below, we have included the full text of his letter revealing the hoax.
Please contact me if I can be of additional assistance.
Steve McDonald
Vice President, Government Affairs
Specialty Equipment Market Association
SENATOR SCHUMER “TAXING CLASSIC CARS” NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE REVEALED AS ONLY AN APRIL FOOL’S PRANK
The Shelby American Automobile Club’s annual April Fool’s gag reached a much wider audience that anyone could have predicted. Initially a four-page newsletter was emailed to every member. It contained stories about a perpetual motion ’68 Shelby, a ’69 GT350 that supposedly got 40 miles per gallon and a bogus front page recreation of the New York Times, dated March 28th, that had two stories. One was a hoax about purported tax legislation being prepared by Sen. Charles Schumer, which would tax every collector car, antique, hot rod and race car in the country. This was, of course, concocted out of thin air. But it was, on the surface, believable and it hit numerous hot buttons of car owners.
As soon as some SAAC members read this they immediately went into full “Paul Revere mode,” posting the article on a wide variety of Internet car forums. Once on those forums, readers swarmed like angry killer bees, both posting angry comments about the unfairness of the concept and spreading parts and pieces of the original article in emails and postings. It was the classic definition of something “going viral.”
When readers on some forums recognized the whole thing as an April Fool’s joke and posted this, other readers seemed to look right past the warnings. We now know how Orson Wells must have felt after his 1938 “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast resulted in traffic jams as panicked people tried to flee New Jersey.
While we enjoy a good April Fool’s prank as much as anyone, we never envisioned that this one could spread so quickly or so widely beyond the Shelby American Automobile Club. We deeply regret if taking this story seriously has caused anyone any undue distress or embarrassment. To keep more of that from happening we would greatly appreciate it if you could forward this message to as many car enthusiasts as possible. If they forward it to others who can forward it to even more people, maybe this second message will catch up with and overpower the first one.
And finally, please do not contact Senator Schumer’s office. He already has his hands full with real issues of importance.
Best regards,
Rick Kopec
Shelby American Automobile Club
National Speed Sport News Announces Final Issue
Posted on March 23, 2011
HARRISBURG, N.C. - here’s so much to say, and so little time to say it. For nearly 77 years National Speed Sport News has brought the latest auto-racing news, information and opinions into the homes of readers around the world. Sadly — and heartbreakingly — for those of us who have contributed to National Speed Sport News and worked on its full-time staff, this — March 23, 2011 — is the final issue.
Wheels Through Time - NEW For 2011
Posted on February 23, 2011
Wheels Through Time opens for the first time in 2011 THIS WEEKEND, February 25th. The Wheels Through Time Museum is home to the world's premier collection of rare American Vintage Motorycles.
Located 5 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, in beautiful Maggie Valley, NC, this All-American motorcycle museum houses over 300 of America's rarest and most historic classic motorcycles, with over 24 marques on display.
Stop on by and see all thats new. Dale will be firing bikes up all weekend, and prepping a few for the upcoming Eustis meet. Check out his website, it is an Awesome place to visit!
http://www.wheelsthroughtime.com/
The Passing of Tommy Sparks
Posted on February 21, 2011
Still Runnin Magazine learned some very sad news today when Leon Kaplan of KABC Radio show announced the passing of Tommy Sparks.
This is indeed a great loss to the car hobby world. Tommy Sparks was a well known Hot Rodder and race car builder. He built cars in the 40's and 50's.
He was a judge at major Car Shows. There will be no funeral for Tommy Sparks, but a memorial is planned. Our condolences to his wife and family.
Racin' and Rockin'
Posted on February 2, 2011
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