5/6 January 2013 Thunder By The Bay -No admission charge.-Bob

Saturday January 5 Sarasota. Live bands on two stages.
7PM-10PM "Light up the night" LED bike show on South Palm Avenue.

Sunday January 6 11AM-6PM Main Street Sarasota.....
Chili Cookoff at Five Points Park, Live bands on two stages featuring the
Marshall Tucker Band. 15 class bike show on South Palm Avenue around mid-day

Details from lucy.nicandri@thefloridacenter.org or call 941-371-8820 extension 1800

 

12 January 2013 3-6PM
Dover Rod Run, Car meet, Bluegrass Concert and Pinewood Derby.This event is scheduled only three times during the year (January 12 2013, April 6 2013,
and October 6 2013)
Free Registration, Free food, Free drinks Sponsored by First Baptist Church Dover
3223 N. Gallagher Rd, Dover.

What's it about? See post number 5 at the link below.-Bob
link to the last one:https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/lo...ood-derby.html

I went to this. It was great. There were at least 265 cars. They served
three types of grilled sausages, hot dogs and hamburgers. I ate four free
hamburgers and drank a couple bottles of bottled water. The Blue Grass music was
very relaxing. To help out with their youth ministry I bought a bowl of fresh
strawberries.............twice! Burp! -Bob

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Christ the King Church Open Show
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Presented by Christ The King Church, 6400 Socrum Loop Road Lakeland, the show is open-to-all, is FREE, and includes hot dogs and sodas, bounce house for the kids, DJ, prizes, and a drawing amongst registered vehicles for a $50 and 4-$25 VISA Gift Cards. Online registration available. For more info, call Bob at (863) 660-0754.

Before I went to the Dover Rod Run, I went to this open-to-all show. This was only
the second annual event and I hope they do a third one next year. The hot dogs
were good. The people were super nice. There are four Socrum Loops in Lakeland
and the show is held North of the Interstate. The door prizes were a lot more than
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12 January 2013 The first one was n December 8th. This might become a monthly event......if they sell a few pizzas........-Bob
Car show........All makes, models welcome.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FishHawk Pizzeria, 15260 FishHawk Blvd., Lithia

Details from (813) 685-4646. Al Carapella and Lou Bevilacqua are the owners. They hold fund raisers....you might ask about having a car meet there....

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Looking for some automotive excitement?


Come experience The FIRM!


Join us for Saturday, January 12 2013, for Open Track Day at The FIRM
Bring your own vehicle to experience the thrill of the most diverse and challenging motorsport park in Florida.


GIFT IDEA: Why not give the gift of adventure and the experience of a lifetime:


High Performance Driving Classes.
We have openings in January & February!

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13 January 2013 Entertainment looks interesting....What would you expect in a town inhabited by carnival folks?-Bob

Email tarasnova@yahoo.com or call 813-677-3590

Gibtown Muscle and Classic Car Show

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Riverview, FL

12pm-4pm Combined with the Saturday Bike Show, this is quite a deal.
$15 registration if you show a car. They are now saying that All entertainment is free. Camping is free on a first come basis....starts on the 10th. Check with them to confirm.

Held during the famous west coast Gibtown Bike Week, Florida's most entertaining bike week. Entertainment features include: 22 bands live music, beer garden, victorias circus, daredevil high wire act, comedy trampoline, motorcycle globe of death, pro wrestling, bike builders row and food galore. Free Bike show on Saturday is in the huge Carousel Room.
10th year. 100+ vendors.

Car show music by DJ Don Musica from the Orlando Bowtie Club. Top 10 trophies plus best rat rod, classic, prostreet, street rod and modern muscle. Door prizes and 50/50. $15 registration." Sponsored by Grace-FX....the folks who do water transfer painting
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19 January 2013 7th Annual Chili Cookoff -Bob

11AM-3PM. All you can eat chili for $5.
Jim's Harley Davidson 2805 54th Ave N, St Pete, fl
There will be cold beer, ice cream,pin striping,tattooing and a 50/50 drawing.
Win a $100 Gift Card. One free beer with each chili purchase.

Have a recipe? $500 in cash plus prizes and trophies for chili contestant.
Info from 727-527-9672
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19 January 2013 Car Show Cruisin Meet -Bob

3rd Saturday of Every Month -Screwie Louie’s Car Show w/ The Tri-City Cruisers Car Club of Largo, St Pete & Clearwater 1 to 5pm happy hour all day($1.00 drafts,$2.00 well drinks,$1.75 domestic btl beer,Cheap eats! $5.00 car entry fee trophy for people's choice, Rat Rod, Chevy, Ford, Foreign, Truck & Mopar. 50/50 raffle for Pinellas County Foster Children & more surprises.

8701 Seminole Boulevard. Screwie Louie's Porpoise Pub

 

SUNDAY JANUARY 20TH, 2013-Bob

AMERICAN LEGION POST 79, 5329 LEGION PLACE, NEW PORT RICHEY, ENTER BY THE DOLLAR GENERAL PLAZA AT 6730 US 19, 1/4 MILE NORTH OF MAIN STREET ON THE EAST SIDE.

REGISTER FOR $15 BETWEEN 9AM AND 12 NOON, FREE COFFEE AND PASTRIES FOR THE EARLY BIRDS, FREE BURGERS AND DOGS (2), CHIPS AND DRINKS FOR REGISTERED CARS.

DASH PLAQUES FOR THE FIRST 80 REGISTERED. TOP 40 TROPHIES AND 15 CLASSES FOR BEST OF SHOW AWARDED AT 3. MONEY GIVEAWAYS, LOTS OF DOOR PRIZES, AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FROM 11:30 TO 2:30. COME TO OUR FIRST SHOW OF THE NEW YEAR AT THE AMERICAN LEGION FOR A DAY OF FUN IN 2013.

In 2012 the 50/50 drawing paid the winner over $600 cash.

Some similar event write-ups:
https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/l...-hill-etc.html

 

20 January 2012-Bob

Quaker Steak and Lube Bugfest
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Held at Quaker Steak and Lube, 10400 49th Street North, the show is open to all air-cooled VW's. For all the event details, call Joe at (813) 516-7061.

 

25 January Fundraiser for Severely Disabled Children-Bob
Sha na na Tribute Band the Studebakers will be performing and hosting our tribute to Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Ricky Nelson, The Everly Brothers, Dion, The Royal Guardsman, Jay Black, The Big Bopper, Shelley Fabares, Sonny and Cher, Gene Pitney, Bobby Boris Pickett and more. Starring Jim E, Jeremy Ewbank, Tom Burkhead, Cody Lent, Steve Demetrius, Onie Casanove, Jerry Gibbs, Miriam Medina, Bill Langston, Karen Langston, Diane Barrett, Nancy Tint and Dennis DeFalco.

Dress up as a greaser or pink lady, Admission is $15.00,10% discount for EP Continental members. Proceeds to benefit the Russell Home of Orlando for Atypical children . All portions of show subject to change. No refunds. For further info call(407)962-0263,email-defalconan2den1@aol.com. Website-www.legendtribute.eventbrite.com
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25-27 January 2013 "Biker Build off Invitational"-Bob

At Quaker Steak and Lube 49th Street, Pinellas Park.
Ever see a 1/4 million dollar motorcycle?

There is Free admission again this year. Folks this is quite a show. 7 live bands so far
for 2013. Walker Ford is sponsoring The Blues Brothers, Jake and Elwood from
Universal Studios. $100 cash giveaway every hour. Miss Full Throttle Pageant/Bikini
contest at 6PM on Saturday. Fireworks on Friday and Saturday.

As I get more details, they will be posted here.
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Saturday, January 26th, 2013
Caravan To the Florida Keys 7-Mile Bridge

The fun begins at Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay at 11am with food and entertainment. At 1pm we depart for the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys with a police escort. Our caravan will be filmed from a helicopter at sunset as we cross the bridge! The fun doesn’t end there! We conclude our Tour at Cabana Breezes, where we will enjoy dinner and entertainment on the water for an exclusive pirate themed evening under the stars!

​Tickets are $10 per person. OR, for only $20 more, you will have a spectacular dinner, outrageous entertainment and professional aerial photos of our event that'll last a lifetime! (Only $30 per person).

Please register at this site: GIVEBACKTOUR.COM

This has been a dream for Michael Kennedy for a long time, when he was employed by Scion Corp it was to fill the 7-Mile bridge with Scions only, now it will include all makes but it will still be a sight to see and to be a part of, I know quite a few of you on here have had the pleasure of meeting Mr Kennedy and have growled for him, so lets help him check this off his bucket list.

Thank you,

Victor
Dade / Broward
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26 January 2013 Kickin Wings car and motorcycle show
Top 30 plus best of show
$15 registration 9AM-1230PM 50/50, door prizes, Rock and Roll Music
8702 State Road 52 Hudson FL 34669

Details: 727-868-2143, 727-233-3369
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26 January 2013-Bob
Looking for some automotive excitement?
Come experience The FIRM! See post #3, above for track diagram.
Join us for Saturday, January 26 2013, for Open Track Day at The FIRM
Bring your own vehicle to experience the thrill of the most diverse and challenging motorsport park in Florida.

7266 Airport Road
Starke, FL 32091

GIFT IDEA: Why not give the gift of adventure and the experience of a lifetime:
High Performance Driving Classes.
We have openings in January & February

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2 February 2013 Paws for Patriots Benefit Show-Bob



Quaker Steak & Lube, Clearwater FL
10400 49th St. North
Clearwater, FL
Website or Map: http://www.rollingthunderfl11…
Phone: 813-409-2630
car, truck, &, motorcycle






Tampa Wax Slingers - Hosts of Car & Truck Show
All Years, Makes & Models welcomed!

Vehicle Show Schedule:
10:30 - roll-in & park
12:30 - Judging
2:00 - Awards
$10.00 preregistration
$15.00 day of

Awards:
Best Ford
Best Mopar
Best GM
Best Import
Best Truck/SUV
Best Classic
Best Military Display/Theme
Best In Show
1980 - present
1980 - 1908
Best Club Participation

Vendor Opportunities: room for 60 vendors : $20.00
Tampa Wax Slingers
NOS Energy Drinks
Body by VI
Scentsy
JRC Shirts N More
Alternative Koncepts
My Good Time Memories
Bass Heads Entertainment

Event:
1pm - 5pm - Entertainment
Party Patti
Live Band Performance by- "Bitter Sweet"
Guide Dog Puppies
Displays
Opening Ceremony
Raffles 50/50
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9 February 2013 Car Show here's one for you folks in Polk County.-Bob
The Auburndale Classic
Downtown City Park 11AM-4PM presented by Auburndale Parks and Recreation Department
call 863-965-5545 Will it be like the Lake Mirror Classic in Lakeland? You decide.
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OFFICIAL TAMPA RACING MEET 2/17/2013 - TR Meet and Greet MEET
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Sunday Feb 17th 12pm to 4pm.-Bob

Riverview Sams Club #4801
10385 Big Bend Road,
Riverview Fl, 33578

$10 donation for entrance fee to be judged in the show.
There will be food, and drinks for donation.
All donations will go straight to National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Sam's Club will be open for normal business so there will be:
NO BURNOUTS
NO RICER FLY BY
NO LOUD MUSIC
NO TROUBLE

HCSO will be on patrol that day at Sam's club.
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February 23, 2013 Car Show from 8:30am to 3pm
Windermere Florida Main street Organized By: JR Goodman

Ok here is our Feb Event that is always a great FREE event to attend. This one fills up fast, so make sure you register early. JR will be spinning the tunes again for the 4th year in a row and want to see as many members attend. Great raffle prizes and awards all put on by the Downtown Windermere Main Street Business section.

 

23-24 February 2013 Florida Gumball Rally Begins Saturday 8:00 AM

The Florida Gumball Rally begins in Miami (location pending), and concludes in Ocala. Tentative stops include Prestige Imports, laps at Homestead Speedway, a drive through the Everglades, Muscle Car City, spend the night in a beachfront hotel, Ybor City, and Don Garlits Musuem of Drag Racing. There's $5000 in prizes. Registration fee is $750 for driver and passenger. Visit the website for all the details, or call Randy at (248 835-5756.

It started off as an annual Woodward Dream Cruise party and has grown into a statewide event that travels aprx. 1000 miles of Florida every year in February. When interviewed recently, Randy Kohler, the founder of the National Gumball Rally said "Anyone can sign up for this fun road-trip especially if you're a fan of Florida or a fan of motor sports." When asked about gas prices Randy replied "Nothing will stop this dedicated group from completing the trip we organized to promote Florida's business, tourism and charity."
The Michigan Gumball Rally was started in 2010 when entrepreneur (Randy Kohler) noticed an opportunity. Behind every fun event is a driven force of advertising that many people do not notice. The Michigan Gumball Rally claims it can generate hundreds of millions of impressions per year through outdoor vehicle advertising, social media strategy and event planning. Florida is the new project
Randy, 30, first came up with the idea during a road trip and decided to bring the idea to reality after Nelson House, the original founder of The Woodward Dream Cruise died of cancer in 2010. "Someone needed to step up to the plate and lead by example. I set out to organize fun, positive events that anyone can participate in. The Woodward Dream Cruise is the largest one day auto event in the whole world with an annual attendance of over two million people, and it started as a fundraiser to earn money for a children's charity."
Randy finished the interview by saying "Nelson House is a great example of how one person can change the world for the better, I intend to continue that legacy so that someday people will remember me as well. I'm hoping this interview will inspire more people to join us."
Any vehicle can enter the Gumball Rally including sports cars, classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and rental cars.
Paperless registration forms can be found on the official website
http://www.FloridaGumballRally.com

 

1 March 2013 Car Show Car meet -Bob
First Friday's at Slick's Garage 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Hosted by Slick's Garage, 923 5th Street West Palmetto (near Sarasota), the show includes awards, live entertainment, vendors, 50/50 drawing, kids activities, Tattoo Giveaway, and much more. Classes are Street Rods, Custom Class, Muscle Cars, Sports Class, Trucks, Foreign, Bikes, Under Construction, Nostalgia Rods, Most Original, Slicks Picks, and Best in Show. If you don't have a car that fits one of these categories, watch Slick's Garage on cable TV...... LOL! Registration fee is $5. For more info, call Slick at (941) 776-7298.
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March 2, 2013 Car Show and Car Cruise
from 10am to 2pm Quail Hollow Country Club
6225 Old Pasco Road Weslely Chapel Fl. 33544
For details: http://www.TheQTampa.com 813 991 4361 Greg Saunders
Open, pre 1980 NSRA Appreciation day & Tampa bay racers reunion Special
world war II display with racers reunion old race cars etc
and car show , live music food and drinks avaiable and dash plaques .No trophies.
At 2 pm we will cruise to the Dade City car show.
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9 March Autos for Autism Car Show. In 2012 this show was four lanes wide
and stretched out for about 4-5 blocks Plus a couple filled parking lots and side
streets. It is NOT held at the sponge docks.-Bob

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This show benefits Autism Speaks, is open-to-all, and features dash plaques and
goody bags to the first 100, 60 awards, live entertainment, door prizes, cash
giveaways, food discounts, and much more. Pre-registration is a $15 donation,
and day of show donation is $20. For more info, call Charlie at (727) 992-4486.
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9 March 2013: Quail Run RV Resort FREE show and Cruise-In-Bob

Held at the Quail Run RV Resort, 6946 Old Pasco Road, this FREE show is open to all makes and models of classic, muscle, antique and other rare and unique cars and trucks. There's door prizes, music, food and beverages available, games, and more. Still being planned. More info will be posted here, or call Vince at (813) 973-0999
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19th Annual Taste of Oviedo Car Show 3/9/2013

Oviedo Mall 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Oviedo, (Orlando) FL

Details: "When: 11am-4pm
Cost: $10
19th Annual Taste of Oviedo Car Show from 11am – 7pm. The event will feature local food, vendors, children's activities, car show, entertainment, citrus & celery cook-off and fireworks. The show is free to the public and attracts over 45,000 attendees. Car show is open to all makes and years of cars and trucks. Registration is $10. Show cars must arrive by 10:30am, trophies about 3pm."

Organizer: Orlando Bowtie Club ( Oviedo, FL )

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9 March 2013 10AM-4PM 11370 Boggy Creek Road Orlando 32824 407-277-8423-Bob
The Titan Motorsports open house is open to the public and features a car show with trophies and prizes for the top vehicles in several "best of" classes. This year we've changed the format to offer less classes with more of a focus on "best in show" based on clean modified vehicles. We're also going to have a Ruckus class this year after the huge response from the Ruckus community in years past, so bring your 2 wheel vehicle and show them off as well.

The dyno format will change this year as well, instead of having a general dyno day, we've reached out to shops and racers in the area to have their big power and unique builds take a spin on our Dynojet 424. Expect to see some friendly competition and big power numbers as a result.

This year will also see the return of our Bikini contest with $400 going to the winner, and $150 to the runner up. Tijuana Flats will also return offering free food to attended, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to their Just-In-Queso charity. We'll be increasing our prize give-aways as well and have reached out to our vendors and partners to donate many great items for the raffles and prizes.

Representatives from the top brands in the automotive aftermarket industry will be on site to display their products and answer questions on their product offerings. A raffle will be held to benefit the Just-In-Queso charity, prizes include gift certificates, apparel, parts, and memorabilia from these great vendors.

Vendors Participating: Manley, FuelLab, Royal Purple, DEI, Hawk, Cometic, Brembo, Mr. Gasket, ACL, Eibach, Deatsch Werks, Race Ramps, Precision Turbo, Gates and Ferrea.