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Heacock Classic Gold Cup 2018

The highlight of this year’s VIR Gold Cup race weekend was a race car event organized by famous NASCAR crew chief Ray Evernham, who drove one of the cars in the starting field of 18. He, along with other legendary NASCAR stars, such as Bill Elliott, Bobby Labonte, Todd Bodine, Ward Burton, Al Unser Jr.,…

Monterey Car Week 2018

Monterey Week has been characterized as the place where “billionaires play and millionaires just watch”- an apt description, with all the world-class four-wheel works of art in the shows and on the streets. But, you don’t have to be a millionaire to enjoy Monterey Week – you only have to be a car enthusiast…

Tri-Five Nationals 2018

The Tri-Five Nationals in Bowling Green, KY rolled into town on August 9 for a three-day celebration of 55-56-57 Chevys. Despite the inclement weather on Thursday, more than 2,750 Tri-Fives registered, surpassing last year’s participation. Now in its 4th year, this event is definitely the place to be for…

National Street Rod Association Nationals Louisville 2018

The National Street Rod Association celebrated their 49th National event the first weekend in August. More than 10,000 street rods, customs, and muscle cars were on the grounds and inside the buildings at the Kentucky Exposition Center…

Carlisle Chrysler and Hurst Nationals 2018

It was a new record for the Chrysler Nationals, as over 2,750 Mopars filled the showfield in Carlisle, with everything from vintage Dodge Brother vehicles to the latest Chrysler extreme muscle cars, including the 840 HP 2018 Demon. There's nothing more colorful than a...

Goodguys PPG Nationals Returns to Columbus 2018

Your Independence Day celebrations didn’t have to end on July 4th – not if you decided to extend your festivities by attending the 21st Annual Goodguys’ PPG Nationals in Columbus, OH. After all, what could be more American than celebrating the automobile? As many as...

Mustang by Design Book Review

As an original owner of a 1969 Candy Apple Red Mach 1, I jumped at the chance to read the recently released book, “Mustang by Design” – Gale Halderman and the Creation of Ford’s Iconic Pony Car. Although I was familiar with the stories of how the Mustang burst onto...

Raleigh Classic Spring Auction 2018

The Raleigh Classic, held at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC, is where good old southern hospitality meets fast paced auction block bidding. More than 300 vehicles were offered for sale in this two-day auction, featuring low-mileage collector cars. Many of...

Carlisle Summer Car Auction 2018

Carlisle Auctions expanded their calendar of events this year with a Summer Sale, featuring 200 classic cars from all generations, makes, and models. This inaugural one-day Saturday auction drew quite a crowd at Carlilse's Expo Center, and the phone lines were humming...

RM Auctions Auburn Spring 2018

Auburn Spring is an annual event held every year in mid-May at the historic Auction Park in Auburn, Indiana. What brings classic car enthusiasts from across the country to this RM auction is not only the lineup of collectible cars on the docket, but also for the other...