The Checkered Flag Jalopy Showdown - May 16th, 2009 - York Springs, PA

Posted by Lea, Publisher of Still Runnin Magazine on May, 7 2009 | 1 Comments

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You Do Not Want to Miss all the Fun and Excitement at the Jalopy Showdown in Latimore Valley, PA! Besides all the great cars, huge swap meet, vendors galore, camping with your friends, track time, there is the museum that is a must see!

The museum is built on a wooded hillside overlooking the historic Latimore Valley Fairgrounds and Racetrack near York Springs, Pa. Along with establishing one the premier racing museums in the country, the 40 acre fairgrounds and racetrack were also passionately restored to their original beauty. This creates an almost magical atmosphere that makes EMMR a "living museum".  http://www.emmr.org/about.htm

Back in 1975, a small group of racing enthusiasts known as the Williams Grove Old Timers, gathered near Harrisburg, Pa. They shared a common interest in the early days of American motor racing and a desire to preserve the history of that bygone era. Be sure to visit the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing. Today the spectators and participants share the same common interest at the Jalopy Showdown, the museum is the whole reason for the show and is where the profit from the show go to.

Once you've toured the museum kick back and enjoy good music and good friends the Ultra Kings will be playing Friday evening around 6pm till 9pm. There will also be food on the infield. There is no charge to just stop by Friday if you want to hang out, eat, find the early deals in the swap. The museum kitchen staff start breakfast Saturday morning early for those that stay.

If you thought last year was a blast this year the House of Fab is donating a pair of their aluminum seats and a set of their new model A belt line panels for the raffle. Custom J is donating his handmade aluminum headrest for the raffle. He will also be over in the metal shapers area this year, so go over and try your hand at bending some tin. Hey don't forget to ride the rocket!

Here's a flashback at the fun from last year's Jalopy Showdown. Click on the slide show to see what you missed. Hold onto your hats, 'cos no doubt '09 is sure to be a good time at the Jalopy Showdown!