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TO RIDE WNCIN

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North BuncomBe High

school in Weaverville

will be hopping with

action on june 13, when the

school hosts its 9th Annual

Blackhawk Marching Band

Booster car show.

the band has a full schedule

during the school year, often

playing at festivals and other

events. However, the biggest

trip in the NBHs Band’s history

happened last december when

they traveled to Hawaii to march

in the annual Pearl Harbor

Memorial Parade. the Blackhawk

Band was the only band from

North carolina to march in the

parade, and in fact, the first band

ever to represent our state and

the u.s.s. North carolina in this

annual remembrance event. the

2014 parade was the first time

all of the state-named World War

II-era battleships were recognized

in the event.

Admission to the North

Buncombe Blackhawk Band

Booster car show is free,

though donations are accepted.

registration is $10 per vehicle

and all vehicles are welcome.

there will be door prizes and

concessions. come out for some

family fun!

For more about the NBHS Band, visit Blackhawkband.com For car show info, contact Tony Elkins 828-279-1953.

PLAN ON THE BLAWKHAWK BAND CAR SHOW

The NBHS Blackhawk Band at the Battleship Memorial in Pearl Harbor last DecemberClassic Cars

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If you’re in the market for a classic

car and you’ve never purchased

one before, it can be a daunting

prospect. After all, not every car

will be considered a classic to

everyone who views it and not

every car seller will be honest

about what it is they’re selling

you either. fakes, frauds, liars,

and hucksters abound in the

classic car world, but so do honest

collectors, sincere sellers, and

people who genuinely love their

classic cars and hate to see them

go. People of that latter type are

often as nervous about finding a

good home for their beloved car

as you are about finding a good

car to bring into your home.

In general, there are three types

of collector: the nostalgia buyer,

the investment buyer, and the

hoarder. the nostalgia buyer is

looking for a specific vehicle (or

vehicle type) for reasons personal

to him or her. this buyer wants a

car because their parents had one,

because it was their first car, or for

some similar and very personal

reason. the investment buyer

is looking for a commodity – a

classic that can be used to increase

value. the investor either wants

to strike a great deal or wants

the car in order to turn a profit

in some other way. finally, the

hoarder may love classic vehicles

and have a real passion for their

restoration, maintenance, and

care. the specific car may only

be secondary to this love of

ownership. you likely either fit

into one of these three categories

or will be buying from someone

who does. Most likely both.

What Is a ClassIC Car?

A “classic car” can be just

about any vehicle, depending

on the person looking at it.

like the old addage about

junk, one man’s classic car is

another’s ugly old auto. the

classic car club of America

defines a “classic” car as one

that is 30-49 years old with cars

that are older than that being

pre-antiques and antiques.

for most Americans, however,

any car older than about thirty

years old is a “classic.” the legal

definition varies somewhat from

state to state, but is generally

noted as any vehicle that is

not a reproduction and was

manufactured at least 20 years

prior to the current year. some

further narrow this to only

include vehicles restored to a

condition that is substantially

similar to its original

specifications and appearance,

thus ruling out many street

rods and similar “classic”

modifications.

the majority of car shows in

the u.s. use the legal definition

of a classic for admittance,

but will often have specific

categories defined by the cccA

groups of classics and antiques.

Vehicle models not recognized

by the cccA may not be

eligible for certain awards or

prizes at these shows. the

Antique Automobile club of

America has a loose definition,

calling any vehicle aged 20-49

a “classic” and any vehicle over

25 years old to be an antique

eligible for registration in their

rolls. the strictest rules for

what is considered a classic

or antique are found in the

concours d’elegance car shows,

which consider any car newer

than 1972 to be non-classics.

1936 Packard Model 1404 Convertible

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ClassIC Car Eras there is also a loose way of

defining a type of classic by

using eras. these are not

well-codified, despite being

commonly used at car shows

and competitions, due to the

relatively large amount of

overlap one era may have with

another.

commonly used eras include

“horseless carriages” (19th

century autos that generally

look like carriages), “antique

cars” (brass-era cars from the

turn of the century), “classic

cars” (1930s to early 1970s

vehicles), and “early modern”

(1980s forward). sometimes,

eras are broken by year only,

with antiques being anything

from pre-World War I (1918

and earlier), pre-war cars being

from 1919-1945, post-war

cars being from 1945-1955

and so forth. sometimes terms

like “golden age” are used to

describe 1950s vehicles, often

considered the high point of

American car manufacture

and design. Many consider the

“golden age” to be from about

1935 through to the 1960s

when designers like Virgil exner

and Harley j. earl were radically

changing the view Americans

had of their automobiles.

hoW to Buy a ClassIC CarBefore you embark on your

journey to hunt down the perfect

classic for your garage, you

should be clear with yourself

about a few things. you need to

know what your intention with

the car is. Will you be driving it

on weekends, showing it at car

shows, or storing it in museum-

like conditions? do you want to

do the restoration yourself, find

one that’s already been restored,

or a combination? What is your

budget to buy, to restore, and

to maintain the vehicle? do you

know exactly what kind of car

(make, model, year or years)

you want or do you just want a

general type (1930s coupe, 1950s

convertible, etc)?

If you cannot answer these

questions immediately and with

surety, you should work out the

details until you can. then start

hunting. otherwise, you’re in

for a lot of heartache and likely

financial pain down the line.

research everything you can

about the specific car you’re

looking for, including it’s going

prices in today’s market, the

various trouble spots it has (all

cars have them) so you know

what to look for, and narrow

down your choice of vehicle to

specific makes/models and years.

find local car shows and the

clubs that sponsor and participate

in them. you are very likely to

find someone in that club who

can either tell you a lot of practical

information about the car model

you’re considering or point you

to an expert who can do so. from

there, finding an appraiser to

check out any potential purchases

you locate is simple.

that appraiser should specifically

find out if the car, engine,

transmission, etc. are all original

to one another, replacements

(and whether those replacements

are period or after-market), and

so forth. the appraiser should

know how to compare vehicle

identification numbers (VIN)

as well. the VIN system we

have today was not standardized

until the 1980s, so knowing

where to locate the manufacturer’s

identification for the car is a hunt

within itself.

Many classics, even very old ones,

will have vehicle history reports

available. At the very least, the

report can likely tell you if the

car has been stolen and how

many previous, registered owners

it’s had.

All of the points we’ve discussed,

especially the last two paragraphs,

can significantly alter the value

and price tag on the car you’re

looking over. A clear provenance

of ownership, for example, can

mean hundreds of dollars in value

difference whereas incomplete

components or non-original

components can mean thousands

of dollars in value loss.

Be absolutely sure you know what

you are buying before you buy

that classic car, even if it looks to

be in great shape.

What to avoId In a ClassIC Car

Most experts will tell you to

avoid vehicles with significant

rust, especially rust that has eaten

away major body panel portions,

into the vehicle’s frame, etc.

often called “brown death” by

collectors, rust is easy to cover

up and very, very difficult to

remove entirely. small amounts

are one thing, but major amounts

are another. Very rusty relics

are usually reserved for the

scrapper who is only interested

in harvesting parts rather than

restoration.

Many believe that low-mileage

is key to a purchase, but that’s

not necessarily so. classics can

often last for many hundreds of

thousands of miles if properly

cared for. condition and value

are more important than mileage

on the odometer. In fact, a very

low-mileage car may be a danger

signal as it may not have had

enough exercise to be in proper

condition. A car should have a

few hundred miles per year put

on it or it will rot from the inside.

on the other hand, low mileage

has real advantages, including

longevity and the likelihood that

the car will hold value longer. use

judgment.

thE fInal Wordthe last thing to consider is likely

the most important. If the car

you’re considering doesn’t make

you itch to drive it, it’s not the

car for you. If you cannot look

at the car without physically

feeling pain because you aren’t

in the driver’s seat, you probably

should pass and find another

classic. this, more than anything

else, should be what determines

whether or not you write that

check and take the classic car

home with you.

by aaron turPen, carfax.com/used-car-buying-guide/classic-cars

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1988 KAWASAKI ZG1200 VOY.

Air ride, stereo, cruise, 50.2 mpg, 24k miles.

Great road bike.$3,500 OBO.864-395-0679

1986 LINCOLNTOWN CAR.

Super extra clean, old ladies Florida car 85-200 miles. White and charcoal

interior. $4,000 Firm.828-356-6292,828-980-2552

2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON HERITAGE SPRINGER.

100th anniversary edition. Detachable windshield, back

rest. Bags, engine guard. Gun metal blue. Only

4200 miles. $12,000 [email protected]

864-845-6022

1978 FORD F150.Custom, 1 owner.

Excellent condition.351 modified. Automatic transmission. Lifted with brand new 35. Lots of

new extras! Sacrificing for $11,500 864-325-1307

2008 CAN AMSPYDER RS SM5. Beautiful bike, kept

inside, low 3,035 miles. Will coordinate with you for convenient pick up.

$9,200828-778-4851

1956 DODGE CORONET. V-8, automatic, heavy

metal makes it good carfor a teenager, below

investment,Winston Salem. $7,[email protected]

336-749-5922,336-765-8312

1997 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING.

44k miles. Vance Hines pipes. Lots of accessories,

including tour bag.$8,500 OBO.

[email protected]

1983 MERCEDES-BENZ 300D. 112,000 miles, good engine and transmission,

new tires, new brakes, drives well, 4 door, red.

$3,500 [email protected]

828-675-5525,828-337-8924

1986 HONDAGOLD WING.

Excellent condition,42k miles, new tires,

matching helmets. Lots of extras. Wine berry in

color. $3,995 Call864-214-5750

1941 CHEVROLET.2 door sedan. Veryrestorable, no rust. Some work done.

Original 216 motor. New chrome. Bill of sale.

Have all parts. $6,500 828-557-6498

1977 ALFA ROMEOSPIDER. Good body,nice interior, new top.

Hydraulics, brakes, clutch good. Runs good but

has broken ring. Picture, video available. $3,500

[email protected] 828-526-5102

2015 PAUGHCOCUSTOM SOFTAIL. New constructions, custom build, 127ci, 6 speed, drag style

belt drive, 2-in-1 pipe. $11,000 OBO.904-910-5096

1974 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

(Pre-1980).original orange,

completely restored $8,000 OBO

828-817-4722

2013 CUSTOM BUILD. 300 rear tire, 22” front,

inverted forks, right side drive, and belt drive

primary. $50k invested. $17,500 OBO.

[email protected] 904-910-5096

1969 CHEVROLET CORVETTE.

427. 435 hp, tri power. Frame off restoration

just completed.$27,900.

864-304-4825

HOT DEALSon WHEELS!

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Maybe you have a convertible that you love to drive in the summer, but all this rain has kept it off the road this year. Maybe you’re going to leave town for work or an extended vacation. Whatever the reason, you sometimes need to store your car. Here’s a list of important steps to take before you store a vehicle. taking these precautions will not only ensure that your car starts when you return to it, but also ensure that its time in storage doesn’t shorten the life of the engine.

1 store it with a full gas tank. this helps reduce the amount

of water that can be absorbed by the gasoline and it also slows the rate at which it turns to varnish. use an additive like “sta-Bil”, “dry Gas,” or similar. Make sure it’s well mixed and run the car for a while to make sure it’s in the entire fuel system.

2 Make sure to c h a n g e t h e e n g i n e o i l .

dirty oil can be contaminated with acids and water which can create premature bearing failure and rust inside the engine. If you are storing the car for an extended time, it’s a good idea to remove the sparkplugs and spray some ‘upper-cylinder lubricant’ into the cylinders before replacing the plugs. this will keep the piston rings from rusting to the cylinder walls.

3 top o f f the brake fluid.

4 When storing a car, it will help to take it

for a short drive once a month at least. this helps keep the engine, parts, etc. in good shape, and will prevent things from corroding and the seals from drying out. If you can’t get around to driving it, have a friend or family member start

it up every once in a while at least.

5 If you want to cover it, use a cloth car cover

instead of a plastic one.

6 If your storage a r e a h a s concrete floors

that has the tendency to get damp, using cat litter will help soak up the moisture. you can

also lay plastic underneath the car to prevent any condensation from getting to the floor pans of your car.

7 If you happen to have a classic c a r w i t h a

convertible top, leave it up with all windows and vents closed. A convertible top will harbor nasty creases if it’s folded for long periods of time, especially if it is being stored in a location

with cold weather. treat Vinyl tops with silicone or a similar substitute.

8 seal her up! k e e p a l l windows and

vents closed. this blocks bugs from crawling inside.

9 B u y s o m e desiccant sacs or s i l i ca ge l

packets (they come in new shoe boxes), and place them on the floors of the inside of the car. this is especially important if you’re storing it in a hot and humid location, because it will prevent any moisture from damaging the car’s interior.

9 HELPfuL TiPS fOR STORiNg A CLASSiC CAR

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1988 KAWASAKI ZG1200 VOY.

Air ride, stereo, cruise, 50.2 mpg, 24k miles.

Great road bike.$3,500 OBO.864-395-0679

1986 LINCOLNTOWN CAR.

Super extra clean, old ladies Florida car 85-200 miles. White and charcoal

interior. $4,000 Firm.828-356-6292,828-980-2552

2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON HERITAGE SPRINGER.

100th anniversary edition. Detachable windshield, back

rest. Bags, engine guard. Gun metal blue. Only

4200 miles. $12,000 [email protected]

864-845-6022

1978 FORD F150.Custom, 1 owner.

Excellent condition.351 modified. Automatic transmission. Lifted with brand new 35. Lots of

new extras! Sacrificing for $11,500 864-325-1307

2008 CAN AMSPYDER RS SM5. Beautiful bike, kept

inside, low 3,035 miles. Will coordinate with you for convenient pick up.

$9,200828-778-4851

1956 DODGE CORONET. V-8, automatic, heavy

metal makes it good carfor a teenager, below

investment,Winston Salem. $7,[email protected]

336-749-5922,336-765-8312

1997 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING.

44k miles. Vance Hines pipes. Lots of accessories,

including tour bag.$8,500 OBO.

[email protected]

1983 MERCEDES-BENZ 300D. 112,000 miles, good engine and transmission,

new tires, new brakes, drives well, 4 door, red.

$3,500 [email protected]

828-675-5525,828-337-8924

1986 HONDAGOLD WING.

Excellent condition,42k miles, new tires,

matching helmets. Lots of extras. Wine berry in

color. $3,995 Call864-214-5750

1941 CHEVROLET.2 door sedan. Veryrestorable, no rust. Some work done.

Original 216 motor. New chrome. Bill of sale.

Have all parts. $6,500 828-557-6498

1977 ALFA ROMEOSPIDER. Good body,nice interior, new top.

Hydraulics, brakes, clutch good. Runs good but

has broken ring. Picture, video available. $3,500

[email protected] 828-526-5102

2015 PAUGHCOCUSTOM SOFTAIL. New constructions, custom build, 127ci, 6 speed, drag style

belt drive, 2-in-1 pipe. $11,000 OBO.904-910-5096

1974 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

(Pre-1980).original orange,

completely restored $8,000 OBO

828-817-4722

2013 CUSTOM BUILD. 300 rear tire, 22” front,

inverted forks, right side drive, and belt drive

primary. $50k invested. $17,500 OBO.

[email protected] 904-910-5096

1969 CHEVROLET CORVETTE.

427. 435 hp, tri power. Frame off restoration

just completed.$27,900.

864-304-4825

HOT DEALSon WHEELS!

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Serial Number ONeWilliam S. Harley and Arthur Davidson make available to the public the first production Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

1901William S. Harley, age 21, completes a blueprint drawing of an engine designed to fit into a bicycle.

1906A new factory, measuring 28 x 80 feet, is built on the Chestnut Street, later renamed Juneau Avenue.

1907William A. Davidson, brother to Arthur and Walter Davidson, quits his job for the Milwaukee Road railroad and joins the Motor Company.

“bar & SHielD” lOGOThe famed “Bar & Shield” logo is used for the first time. It is trademarked at the U.S. Patent office one year later.

1946Harley-Davidson introduces the 45 cubic-inch flathead WR racing motorcycle. It proves to be one of the best racing motorcycles ever built.

e l v i S P r e S l e y O N t H e cOver Of tHe eNtHuSiaSt The new young star Elvis Presley poses for the cover of the May Enthusiast sitting on a 1956 model KH.

1952The side-valve K model is introduced. The K will eventually evolve into the Sportster.

1955 This year begins a seven-year consecutive run of victories at the Daytona 200.

1958Racer Carroll Resweber wins the first of four AMA Grand National Championships.

a e r m a c c H i H a r l e y -DaviDSON lOGOHarley-Davidson purchases a half interest in Aeronatica-Macchi,

1911The “F-head” engine becomes a workhorse of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle until 1929.

1914The Motor Company formally enters motorcycle racing this year.

1918Almost half of all Harley-Davidson motorcycles produced are sold for use by the U.S. military in World War I.

r a c e r b a y W e i S H a a r WitH PiG maScOtThe “hog” association starts when the racing team’s mascot, a pig, is carried on a victory lap after each race won by the team.

1922Harley-Davidson riders sweep all eight National Championship races.

1926Single-cylinder motorcycles are again sold by Harley-Davidson for the first time since 1918.

G r a P H i c D e S i G N S O N H a r l e y - D a v i D S O N mOtOrcycleSAn art-deco “eagle” design is painted on all gas tanks. This styling decision was made in part to stimulate low sales numbers caused by the Great Depression.

1931All of Harley-Davidson’s remaining American competition is now gone except Indian (Hendee Manufacturing).

1935Joe Petrali begins a five-year streak of winning the AMA Grand National Championship.

1938The Jack Pine Gypsies Motorcycle Club holds the first Black Hills Rally in Sturgis, SD.

army riDer ON Harley-DaviDSON Wla mODelAmerica is plunged into World War II. Production of civilian motorcycles is almost entirely suspended in favor of military production.

1943Harley-Davidson receives the first of its four Army-Navy “E” Awards for excellence in wartime production.

forming Aermacchi Harley-Davidson, a European division that will produce small, single-cylinder motorcycles.

1962H-D recognizes the rising relevance of fiberglass in motorcycle production, and begins manufacturing its own components.

1965The Electra-Glide® replaces the Duo-Glide and is updated with an electric starter.

fX SuPer GliDe®In response to the customizing craze, Harley-Davidson introduces the FX 1200 Super Glide®, which combined a sporty front end with the frame and powertrain of the FL series. A new class of motorcycle, the cruiser, is born.

1972The new, more powerful & reliable aluminum alloy XR-750 debuts, becoming the dominant dirt track racer through the next 3 decades.

1973Motorcycle production is upgraded when all assembly operations are moved to a modern 400,000 square-foot plant in York, PA.

1975Gary Scott wins the Harley-Davidson AMA Grand National Championships in dirt track racing.

1979Introduction of the FXEF Fat Bob, “Fat” because of the dual gas tanks, “Bob” for the bobbed fenders.

ONE HUNDRED-PLUS YEARS OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON HISTORYtimeline & historical photographs from harley-davidson.com

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t H e H a r l e y - D a v i D S O N buybackHarley-Davidson senior executives sign a letter of intent to purchase Harley-Davidson Motor Company from AMF. By mid-June, the buyback is official, and the phrase “The Eagle Soars Alone” becomes a rallying cry.

1982The Materials As Needed (MAN) application is introduced to production. This means that parts and raw materials are purchased and built only as they are required.

1986In another bold styling and engineer ing move, Har ley-Davidson releases the Heritage Softail®.

PrODuct DevelOPmeNt ceNterA new 217,000 square-foot Product Development Center opens next to the Capitol Drive plant in Milwaukee. The building is dedicated to Willie G. Davidson.

1991The Dyna line of motorcycles debuts with the 1991 FXDB Dyna Glide Sturgis®.

1993Harley-Davidson celebrates its 90th Anniversary in Milwaukee with a Family Reunion. An estimated 100,000 people ride in a parade of motorcycles.

1994Harley-Davidson enters Superbike racing with the introduction of the VR1000.

1997Powertrain Operations at Capitol Drive expanded its capacity by moving FL engine and transmission production to a newly purchased plant located in Memomonee Falls, WI.

f u e l i N j e c t e D t W i N c a m 8 8 t m t H e H a r l e y -DaviDSON buybackThe 2000 model year Softail models are outfitted with the Twin Cam 88BTM engine, a counter-balanced version of the Twin Cam 88.

2001Harley-Davidson Racing announces the latest addition to the team: 17 year old Jennifer Snyder, the first woman to win a national event in the Formula USA National Dirt Track Series.

2002The Open Road Tour debuts in Atlanta, GA in July to celebrate the upcoming Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary.

2004Andrew Hines of the Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson drag racing team clinches his first NHRA Powerade Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship.

2007The new FXCWC Rocker introduces Harley-Davidson’s first swingarm-mounted rear fender and 2-into-1 Trick seat.

tHe SPOrtSter® fOrty-eiGHt®The XL Forty-Eight is introduced, recalling the raw, custom Sportsters of earlier days.

2011Eddie Krawiec wins Harley-Davidson’s fifth drag racing title for the 2011 season.

2012Added to the 2012 model year are the new Softail Slim and Seventy-Two.

Get tHe reSt Of tHe StOry Even Harley-Davidson can’t fit one hundred-plus years of history into a single museum. Experience more — including an interactive timeline at harley-davidson.com.

co m p r i s i n g 469 m i l e s

connecting the Great

s m o k y M o u n t a i n s

National Park in North carolina

to the shenandoah National Park

in Virginia, the Blue ridge Parkway

is one of the world’s most travelled

scenic highways. the Parkway

offers plenty of breathtaking

lookout points, camping, hiking,

as well as limited dining and

lodging options. this is federal

property with speed limits strictly

enforced and a perfect way to see

the mountains of our area. there

are plenty of access points in the

Asheville area.

for directions see image. for

more information on the Parkway

and road conditions/closings visit

blueridgeparkway.org

Map courtesy of ashevillenow.com

BluE rIdgE ParkWay aCCEss PoInt kEy

1. Bull Gap (Merrimon Ave to Beaver dam lake rd to elk Mtn scenic Hwy or Merrimon Ave to reems creek to ox creek rd)

2. craven Gap (Merrimon Ave to Beaver dam lake rd to Webb cove rd)

3. Hwy 70 (tunnel rd - several miles west of Asheville Mall)

4. Hwy 74A between east Asheville and fairview

5. Hwy 25 between south Asheville and Arden

6. Hwy 191 (Brevard rd - 2 miles east of Hwy 26)

7. Hwy 151 from candler

See what Hot Springs has to offer on page 12.

BLuE RiDgE PARKWAy

The Parkway contains 3 mountain ranges, with 16 peaks above 5,000 feet, including Mount Mitchell. “Mount Mitchell sign” by Two Hearted River.

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Search horizontally, vertically, and diagonally for the classics to the right of the puzzle. Put your skills to the test and see how many you can find! Answer key on page 12.

fiND A CLASSiC!

Auto enthusiasts often

find their garage is a

sanctuary where they

can go and think about their

vehicles and little else. similar

to a carpenter’s workshop

or a gardener’s backyard, a

garage can be a place where

auto enthusiasts unwind as

they pursue their passions for

automobiles.

But no garage is a true sanctuary

if it is not safe, and the following

are a few ways auto enthusiasts

can ensure their work space is

safe and sound.

* keep an adequately stocked

first aid kit on hand. An

accessible first aid kit can be

the difference between a minor

injury or a significant health

issue. Make sure the first aid

kit is easily accessible, ideally

on a low shelf that you can

reach should you suffer an

injury that limits your mobility.

Periodically restock your first

aid kit with necessary supplies.

* Post the national Poison

control Hotline number in

plain view. that number is

1-800-222-1222 in the united

states.

* Always bring your cell phone

with you when working in your

workshop. though it might seem

like a good idea to escape from

life’s distractions and leave your

cell phone inside when working

on your vehicle, that cell phone

may be your only way to contact

the outside world should you

suffer an injury. you don’t have to

answer the phone when it rings,

but be sure to bring it with you

as a safety precaution whenever

you will be working alone in the

garage.

* Install a functioning fire

extinguisher in your garage,

and learn how to use it. Be

sure to periodically check the

extinguisher’s expiration date and

make sure it’s easily accessible.

* keep hazardous materials out

of the reach of children. read

the labels on products. Items

whose labels include warnings

and cautions or suggest products

can be poisonous if or when they

are ingested should be stored

where kids cannot reach them. If

necessary, store them in a cabinet

that can be locked.

HOW TO KEEP yOuR gARAgE WORK SPACE SAfE

* store gasoline in a locked

outdoor shed or, if keeping it in

the garage, make sure youngsters

won’t be able to reach it. Make

sure the gasoline container is

childproof and approved for

gasoline storage.

* Wear chemical safety glasses

when using hazardous solvents

and cleaning products. Wear

safety glasses with side shields

when using power tools.

* don’t allow children into your

work space when you’re working

on your vehicle.

* Wear close-fitting clothing and

take off all jewely. loose clothing

and dangling jewelry can easily

get caught in moving parts, greatly

increasing your risk of injury.

* unplug all power cords before

trouble-shooting any problems

with your power tools.

* When working with power

tools, unplug them when taking

a break from work and when

leaving your work space, even if

such breaks are only momentary. by metro creatiVe connection

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ansWer KeY find a classic! (from page 10)

only five 1940/1941 Chrysler thunderbolts were built. known

as “the cars of the future,” each

had an electric, fully retractable

roof and hydraulic windows.

Pushbuttons replaced door

handles.

the classic car club of America

(cccA) recognizes the time

period between 1925 and 1948 as the era of classic

cars. classics were produced

in several nations. they were

expensive when new and had

a limited run. later cars are

sometimes considered “modern”

classics, using a less formal

definition.

traditionally, a classic “town car” was a chauffeured car. the

area for the driver was open; the

passenger area was covered.

traditional rally racing challenges time, speed, and

distance. cars must arrive

at a specific location at a

precise time. the goal is

not to go as fast as possible

but to follow directions and

maintain designated paces.

In classic car lingo, an “estate car” is a station wagon.

In 2008, a 1937 Bugatti

type 57sc was auctioned

off for almost $8 million.

the oldsmobile rocket 88

was considered to be the first

classic muscle car because of the

engine. It had a standard V-8

engine in an intermediate sized

car, giving it exceptional power.

Insurance for classic cars is

often cheaper than insurance

for modern cars. classic cars

are generally driven less often.

since most classic car owners do

not drive their cars on a daily

basis, the insurance is often less

expensive.

According to the classic car

club of America, Cadillac produced almost 400,000 classic cars during the classic car

era (1925-1948). Packard was

next, with a little over 300,000.

lincoln and rolls-royce

produced relatively few, about

70,000 and 1,800, respectively.

A “top hat” is a raised roof over

the passenger side to allow extra

room for opera hats.

After designing the 1929

Mercedes-Benz 38/250 ssk,

ferdinand Porsche left to

produce his own line.

karl Benz is considered the

inventor of the gas car, patented

in 1886.

Most classic cars are missing the following safety features: crumple zones to absorb

impact, rollover protection, and

seatbelts.

studebaker introduced snap-on fender skirts in 1934.

In 1916, rear-view mirrors were standard equipment on

production cars.

the first speeding ticket was

issued in the u.s. in 1902.

the 1928 ford Model-A had the

sun visor outside the car.

the Gulf oil company offered

the first free road maps, in 1913.

the first gas gauge appeared on

cars in 1922.

the first automobile finance company formed in 1915.

Packard introduced the first hand brake, located on the

driver’s left in 1914.

the Chevrolet Corvette was

introduced by General Motors in

1953 as a concept vehicle.

detroit, Michigan prohibited the

use of gasoline pumps at curbs in 1914.

the Model-t ford offered the

largest engine in 1908.

A two-piece windshield

was introduced in 1937 and

remained on ford automobiles

until 1952.

demountable tires were

introduced in 1915.

new york held the first

National Automobile show in

1900.

the red cross chose Buick automobiles for its ambulances

in 1915.

canada had one million vehicles

in operation in 1928.

automatic windshield wipers were introduced as standard

equipment in 1923.

the templar touring roadster offered a compass and a camera

as standard equipment in 1919.

the 1916 Hudson had four mounted spare tires.

New york required automobile

license plates in 1901.

the first three-colored traffic light was installed in detroit,

Michigan in 1919.

In 1916, 55 percent of the cars

in the world were Model t fords, a record that has never

been beaten.

Most American car horns beep

in the key of f.

source: aaca.org

DiD yOu kNOW?

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enjoy gorgeous switchbacks and peaceful creekside views as you ride us 74A twenty-five miles southeast of Asheville to chimney rock state Park. A beautiful oasis high in the sky, chimney rock is a great day trip for the nature enthusiast. Visitors can fill their day with an array of activities that suit any age group. Whether it’s hiking, biking, rock climbing, or dipping your toes in a waterfall, the area is worth taking the time to visit.

Astounding views are at every turn, especially chimney rock and Hickory Nut falls, one of the highest waterfalls east of the Mississippi river. the Park features five unique hiking trails — some of the best in North carolina. you can challenge yourself with a strenuous hike or a leisurely stroll. chimney rock is definitely worth the exercise — with 75-mile views, this mountaintop experience will take your breath away. Visit chimneyrockpark.com or call

828.625.9611 for details.Directions: I-40 (Exit 53A), US 74A towards Lake Lure

LAKE LuRE & CHiMNEy ROCK

Photo courtesy of Chimney Rock State Park

just 40 minutes outside of

Asheville, Hot springs sits

right in the midst of the Blue

ridge Mountains, the Pisgah

National forest, and the french

Broad river.

from Highway 209 to the dixie

Highway, Hot springs is a great

location to begin or end your

drive or motorcycle ride in the

scenic beauty of the Blue ridge

Mountains and smoky Mountains.

check out Appalachian Medley

(aka the rattler) for a 45-mile

drive that will take about an hour

and a half to complete. the byway

begins on N.c. 209 at exit 24

on I-40 near lake junaluska and

Waynesville, and you can follow

it to Max Patch, Hot springs, and

Marshall.

In addition to gorgeous scenic

views and some hairier twists and

turns, when it comes to outdoor

adventure, Hot springs has it all!

Not only does the Appalachian

trail run right through town,

you can also find whitewater

rafting, tubing, mountain biking,

horseback riding, fishing and

more. the historic town is filled

with quaint shops and restaurants

to check out, and at the end of the

day, enjoy a relaxing and romantic

soak in the hot mineral springs the

town prides itself in.

Heated deep within the earth,

the 103-degree crystal-clear

carbonated waters are said to

have curative qualities that will

relax and rejuvenate you.

Get out in nature for a stroll or

hike, whether to lover’s leap

along the laurel river, or to

5000-foot tall Max Patch with its

incredible 360-degree views.

for more information on activities

and events this summer, visit

hotspringsnc.org

Directions: I-40 (Exit 24) to NC

209 North

Alternate: I-240 to Patton Ave.

or I-40 exit 44 towards Asheville,

Leicester Hwy or NC 63 to Trust,

NC 209 North

HOT SPRiNgS

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With 318 curves in 11 miles, the tail of the

dragon at deal’s Gap on the North carolina/tennessee border is the country’s number one motorcycle and sports car road. this is not a road for the squeamish or

those wanting to take in the mountain views, you’ll need your eyes on the road’s many twists and turns! to plan your trip as far as lodging, dining and where to find official tail of the dragon merchandise, as well as current road construction updates, visit

tailofthedragon.comthe cherohala skyway

(named for the two national forests it connects - cherokee and Nantahala) is quickly coming to be considered the second most popular place to ride in the area. the skyway includes 36 gorgeous miles

of sweeping curves and mountain views connecting tellico Plains, tN with robbinsville, Nc. you’ll want to be sure you have plenty of gas before starting out as the ride is pretty desolate, with just a few restroom stops. you also might want to wear some

layers, as temps can drop when you hit 5400 feet above sea level at the tennessee-North carolina state line. for more info visit cherohala.org

Directions: I-40 to exit 27 US

74, Exit 74 to US 441

TAiL Of THE DRAgON & CHEROHALA SKyWAy

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the drive-in movie theater was the brainchild of richard Hollingshead, jr., an auto products sales manager at his father’s Whiz Auto Products store. Hollingshead wanted to combine his passion for automobiles with his love of films. After testing different parking configurations and imitating weather conditions in his own driveway to simulate the drive-in movie experience, Hollingshead filed for a patent for the drive-In theater. He received the patent on May 16, 1933. the first drive-in was opened on june 6, 1933, in camden, N.j. the price of admission was $.25 for the car and each person inside. drive-in theaters peaked in popularity in the 1950s, when there were roughly 5,000 drive-ins operating across the united states and canada. According to drive-Ins.com, currently there are about 353 drive-ins remaining in the united states and 53 in canada. by metro creatiVe connection

DiD yOu kNOW?

road trips are popular a l l year long, and driving the same roads

during various seasons can yield entirely different views along the way. Many scenic highways can take travelers across the country, and for those drivers interested in traveling the longest roads in North

LONgEST ROADS iN NORTH AMERiCA

America, there are two options at the ready. At 4 ,990 mi les (8 ,030 kilometers), the trans-canada Highway i s the longes t roadway in North America. It is a federal-provincial highway system that travels through all 10 provinces of canada between the Atlantic and Pacific

oceans. A person can travel all the way from Newfoundland to

British columbia on the highway. the system was approved in 1949 and the highway officially opened in 1962. drivers on the highway will easily recognize the green-and-white maple leaf route markers.drivers south of the canadian border can travel along u.s. route 20. spanning 3,365 miles (5,415 kilometers), route 20 is an east-west highway and the longest road in the united states. In the east, route 20 terminates in Boston, Mass. In the west, it ends

at Newport, ore. the “0” in the route’s number indicates it is a coast-to-coast route. route 20 travels through oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, ohio, Pennsylvania, New york, and Massachusetts. by metro creatiVe connection

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th e 426 he m i was introduced in 1964 and was actual ly

initially developed as a racing engine. on february 23, 1964, four Hemi powered Mopars took first, second, third, and fourth place in the daytona 500.

t h o u g h t h i s c h r y s l e r

dominated event was historical, it prompted the then current NAscAr officials to impose stricter regulations on chrysler. the automotive company would now be required to produce several thousand Hemi engines and sell them in everyday production vehicles instead of producing only a few blueprinted Hemis each year.

these production engines first appeared in the 1966 B- body dodge & Plymouth models.

However the 426 Hemi found in production vehicles did have some differences from the racing engine. some of the difference include the fact that it had milder valve timing, a lower compression ratio, and different intake and exhaust manifolds. cast iron heads were used instead of aluminum heads. during the eight year production of the 426 Hemi, it did not change greatly, with the exception of some camshaft design changes. the engine produced 425 hp @ 5000 rpm and 490 lbs of torque at 4000 rpm. four bolt mains were standard on the 426 block.

NAscAr ousted the 426 Hemi in the 1970s and due to emissions laws, the insurance industry, and high production c o s t s , c h r y s l e r h a l t e d

production of the street 426 Hemi in 1971. But the engine still dominates the top drag racing classes today.

It's been 30 years since the last Hemi engine rolled off the assembly line in a dodge or

Plymouth. It is almost impossible to find one of these cars with the 426 Hemi. the good news is that in 1993 Mopar started manufacturing a new Hemi block as well as almost all of the other Hemi parts. the entire

engine sold as a unit is not available but one can be built from oil pan to air cleaner for around $10,000.

- by scott goodblatt

A HiSTORy Of THE 426 HEMi

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WHetHer yOu WaNt tO SHOW yOur claSSic car, SHare tHOuGHtS aND iDeaS WitH OtHer eNtHuSiaStS, Or SimPly relive yeSteryear tHrOuGH tHe feNDerS aND cHrOme, car SHOWS aND cruiSe-iNS are fuN fOr tHe WHOle family. Here are SOme uPcOmiNG area claSSic car eveNtS:

JUNEmuSic ON maiN Street cONcert SerieSJune 5 & 19 5pm - 9pmDowntown Hendersonville, NC

The Hendersonville Antique Car Club hosts classic car shows in conjunction with Music On Main Street during the concert season. The classic cars are on display in downtown Hendersonville adjacent to the Travel and Tourism Office at 201 S. Main St. Registration is $5. For more information about the car shows or the HACC call (828) 697-8344 or visit hendersonvilleantiquecarclub.com

HiGHlaNDS mOtOriNG feStivalJune 11-14Highlands Civic Center, High-lands

A three day collector car event called “A Festival with an Altitude”. The event features a cruise in at the Highlands Historical Society Friday; a car show on Saturday featuring over 100 collector cars and trucks and some rare vintage motorcycles. The Sunday activities include a road rally and brunch. Registrants from as far away as Mississippi and Maryland, will be present with their cars, and this is an opportunity to see cars that generally only appear in magazines. For more information visithighlandsmotoringfestival.com

blue riDGe bbQ & muSic feStival car SHOWJune 13 10am - 5pmHarmon Field, Tryon

Hosted by the Carolina Classics Car Club. All vehicles are welcome, reg-istration is 10am - 1pm. $20 includes 2 admissions. Participant voting 3- 4:30pm with awards at 5pm. This is a participant voting show, Top 20, Best in Show for cars & trucks, plus best GM, Ford, Mopar, non-Big 3. Food, 50/50, music, door prizes, firework display & more! For entertainment details & more info, (828) 859-7427 or visit blueridgebbqfestival.com

S u m m e r f u N i N t H e mOuNtaiNSJune 14 8am-5pmCherokee Dragway, Rogersville, TN

All VW Car Show, Drag Racing and Swap meet. All models air and wa-tercooled welcome. Special giveaway for this event is a $500 gift Certificate to Autowerks Suspensions! For a cus-tom built suspension for your Type 1, Type 2 or Type 3. Camping available at track. Hours 8am-5pm $15 Specta-tor admission (12 & under free). Event information at www.kandlmotor-sports.com or call 919-616-2183 /919-616-1039

32ND aNNual mOONSHiNe rOD ruNJune 19-20 City Park, Newport, TN

Hardtimes Street Rod Club presents the 32nd annual Moonshine Rod Run with $2000 total in cash giveaways, plus a special drawing for a NEW 350 Chevy Crate Engine. Door prizes, dash plaques, games, swap meet, food, and special appearances by members of the cast of Moonshiners. 1958 and older cars only. Registration $30. Two free dinners for each registered car. For more info call Roger Butler at (423) 623-4627 or visit hardtimesstreetrodclub.com

rHODODeNDrON cruiSerS aNNual car SHOWJune 20 10am - 3pmBowman Middle School Football Field, Bakersville

Held during the annual Rhododen-dron Festival. Awards include: Tro-phies for Top 50, Best of Show and Peoples Choice. Lots of Golden Oldies music and family fun! Tickets will be sold for 50/50 drawing. Registration fee is $20. For more information visit rhododendroncruisers.com

maGGie valley SWaP meet & car SHOWJune 26-28 8am - 6pmMaggie Valley Festival Grounds, Maggie Valley, NC

Come see Street Rods, Classics, Rat Rods, Muscle Cars, Customs, Pick Ups,

Antiques and more at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. There will also be a DJ, craft vendors and food and drink. Swap meet and vendors will be open throughout the show all three days. Vehicle registration is $20 per vehicle. Vendor registration is $50 per 10’ x 20’ space. Admission is $5 per day with children 12 and under free. For more information visit maggievalleyswapmeet.com

mccOy family beNefit car SHOW & mOuNtaiN cruiSeJune 27 11am - 2pmKmart, Westgate Plaza, Franklin

All proceeds and donations from this event go to help the McCoy family who lost their home due to a fire last November. Following the show, there will be a mountain cruise on Wayah Road to the Nantahala Out-door Center for a dinner at River’s End before returning to Franklin via US-28. Rewards for Best in Show, Best Mopar, Best Ford, Best GM, Best Import, and Top 25. $10 per vehicle entering in show, free for spectators.

5tH aNNual OPeN car & truck SHOWJune 27 1 - 5pmS Trade St., Tryon, NC

Open car and truck show sponsored by WNC Wheels Club and Old Mill Market Square. Music, food, prizes and plaques. Parklike setting with lots of shade. For info, call (828) 966-9030 or (828) 687-8122 or visit wncwheels.com

G r e a t c O m m i S S i O N car SHOW vJune 27 9am - 3pm130 Zoar Church Rd, Casar, NC

Sports Cars, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars,Tuner and Sport Compact, Exot-ics, Low Riders. Registration is 9am -12pm. Judging will begin at 12pm. Door Prizes, Dash Plaques to be given to the first 50 entries, Top 10 Vintique (Pre 1949) Awards, Top 15 Classic (1949 - 1987) Awards, Top 10 Modern (1988 & Newer) Awards, and Best of Show Award. Awards ceremony at 2pm. Entertainment, games & more! For more information, contact Dwayne Hoyle at 704-300-7344

JULYmuSic ON maiN Street cONcert SerieSJuly 3, 17 & 31 5pm - 9pmDowntown Hendersonville, NC

The Hendersonville Antique Car Club hosts classic car shows in conjunction with Music On Main Street during the concert season. The classic cars are on display in downtown Hendersonville adjacent to the Travel and Tourism Office at 201 S. Main St. Registration is $5. For more information about the car shows or the HACC call (828) 697-8344 or visit hendersonvilleantiquecarclub.com

july 4 Heart Of brevarD autO SHOWJuly 4 10am - 3pmSouth Broad Street, Brevard, NC

The Transylvania Cruisers host an annual car show in conjunction with Brevard’s 4th of July celebration. Gates open at 8am with the car show entrance from Caldwell onto Morgan Street. Rain or Shine. 50/50 Drawing, door prizes, top 20 vehicles and Spe-cialty Awards. Proceeds are used to fund The Bread of Life Food Kitchen & Outreach and TCM Sharing House. $20 parking and registration fee. For more details call (828) 877-3447 or (828) 877-5492 or visit transylva-niacruisers.com

mOuNtaiNeer 40tH aNNual car SHOWJuly 3 & 4WNC Ag Center, Asheville

A melting pot of a car show featur-ing an automotive swap meet, Car Corral & Gene Gore’s Corvette World & Southern Collectibles Collector Car Auction. Street Rods, Modifieds, Rat Rods, Special Interest, Antique/Clas-sic Cars & Trucks and more! Trophies awarded Saturday at 3pm. Cash prize drawing for registrants, swap meet and car corral vendors. Indoor and outdoor spaces. Pre-registration $15 or $20 day of show. For registration and more visit mountaineeran-tiqueautoclub.com

Monthly cruise in at Nostalgic Station in Laurens, SC. Photo via nostalgicstation.com

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SOutHeaSterN GaS & PetrOleum eXPOJuly 17 & 18Maggie Valley Festival Grounds

Gas & Oil Collectible, Toys, State Tags, Vintage Signs, Road Maps & Much More. To learn more about the show:southeasterngasandpetroleum-expo.com

Hillbilly rODS car SHOWJuly 17-18 8am - 6pmMaggie Valley Festival Grounds

This is a Rat Rod and Traditional Hot Rods Car Show with DJ and Trophies. Awards: Best Rat Rod, Best Traditional Hot Rod, Top 15 Rat Rods, Top 15 Traditional Rods. Admission $5.00 12 and under free. Free Parking. For more information contact Rodney Bucknet 423-623-2723 or 423-608-4519 or [email protected]

7tH aNNual GeOrGia mOuNtaiN mOONSHiNe cruiz-iNJuly 30 - August 1Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds1311 Music Hall Rd, Hiawassee, GA

Enjoy three fun filled days of good ole mountain hillbilly fun. See a Pioneer village, real moonshine still in the works, mountain crafts, and plenty of hot classic cars, trucks, bikes, rat rods and more! Cruises through the mountain roads on both Wednesday and Thursday. Then back to the Fair-grounds Thursday night for a huge kick off party featuring live music, food, boat rides, and more! Show site opens Friday and the weekend will include more music, food, drag races, flame throwing contests and more! There will be cash prizes and other awards. Registration info and more at gammoonshinecruizin.com or call (662) 587-9572.

Hillbilly WOODStOck SHOW & SHiNeJuly 31 - August 1 11am - 10pmMaggie Valley Festival Grounds

A fun-filled weekend complete with tons of good Live Music, Food, TV Celebrities, Crafts, Cornhole Tour-nament, and yes... some real live Moonshiners, plus more! Now add the Annual Hillbilly Woodstock Show & Shine Car Show featuring Hot Rods, Bikes, Automotive/Motorcycle ven-dors, swap meet, pinstriping, diecast toys, and more! An over the top event that will be fun for the whole Family!!Car & Bike Show or automotive vendors call: Rob Honeycutt @ 423-483-4295. $20 to register a car, $10 for spectators. 10 and under free. hillbillywoodstock.com

AUgUSTlaND Of tHe Sky SHriNe club 10tH aNNual OPeN car & mOtOrcycle SHOWSaturday, August 8Registration: 9am - 12pm

Awards: 3pmLand of the Sky Shrine Club 39 Spring Cove Rd, Swannanoa

The Street-Tiques of Asheville car club has been together for over 40 years, with many of original mem-bers still involved in the club. This will be their 10th year sponsoring the Land of the Sky Shriner’s Car Show. The event will feature cash drawings throughout the day, BBQ lunch, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, Top 20 for cars and trucks, Top 5 for motorcycles, a DJ and more. Pro-ceeds benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children. For more information visit streettiques.com

mOuNtaiN HiGH bbQ feStival & car SHOWFriday, August 7 11am - 8pmSaturday, August 8 10am - 6pmWayne Proffitt Agricultural Center1436 Georgia Rd, Franklin, NC

Franklin, NC will host this two-day event featuring authentic, mouth-watering BBQ, live entertainment, a car show, crafters and tastin’ tent. For sign up information and forms, please visit mountainhighbbq-festival.com

muSic ON maiN Street cONcert SerieSAugust 14 5pm - 9pmDowntown Hendersonville, NC

The Hendersonville Antique Car Club hosts classic car shows in conjunction with Music On Main Street during the concert season. The classic cars are on display in downtown Hendersonville adjacent to the Travel and Tourism Office at 201 S. Main St. Registration is $5. For more information about the car shows or the HACC call (828) 697-8344 or visit hendersonvilleantiquecarclub.com

maGGie valley Summer rallyAugust 14-16Maggie Valley Festival Grounds

Swap-Meet, Rat Rods, Hot Rods, Custom Cars, Harleys, Indians, All Motorcycles & Rockabilly music in the Great Smoky Mountains. Pin-Up Girl Contests, M/C Tours, LED Light Show, Door Prizes, Live Music – DJ, Car & Motorcycle Vendors, Jewelry Vendors, Leather Vendors, New & Used Parts Vendors, Food Vendors, Cold Beverages, Event Tees, Special Guest & More. $10 per day or $20 for the weekend. For more info call Sonny at 336-643-1367 or visit mag-gievalleyrallys.com

fuN fOrD WeekeND/ mOPar tHuNDerFriday, August 28 10am - 6pmSaturday, August 29 8am - 6pmBristol Dragway151 Speedway Blvd, Bristol, TN

Thunder Valley gives fans of every manufacturer the opportunity to see their favorite classics in action.

To give fans and competitors added value, Fun Ford Weekend and Mopar Thunder combine for a doubleheader event. The new format features the same elements that made each event popular, but puts them together to give fans even more bang for their buck. For more info, visit funford-weekend.com

ruN fOr tHe HillS POPlar SHOWAugust 29Old Poplar Schoolhouse, Poplar,

The Carolina Pushrodz sponsor this free family event. There are no registration fees. The event is rain or shine and there will be a Chevy 350 Engine Raffle, Burnout contest, ven-dors, food, and event merchandise for sale. For more information visit carolinapushrodz.com or for ven-dor information, call 828-385-3612

SEPTEmbER9tH aNNual jDrf cHarity car SHOW September 5 9am - 3pmClayton City Hall, Clayton, GA

Over 50 trophies, food and drinks, live music, door prizes, 50-50 raffle. Expanded show classes in 2014! Over 100 Awards! All makes and models welcome with a $20 entry fee ($15 in advance). Spectator entry is free but a donation will be gladly accepted. All proceeds will benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. For more info call Jeff Southard at 828-371-1971 or visit jdrfgang.com

WOrley autOmOtive car SHOWSeptember 5 1 - 5pmWorley Automotive1492 Cane Creek Rd, Fletcher

WNC Wheels hosts this car show with free BBQ and live music. Top 10 trophies/ Sponsors Choice/ Dash Plaques. For more info call Cory at (828) 702-2740 or Paul at (828) 687-8122 or visit wncwheels.com

DarliNGtON race Day car SHOWSeptember 6Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC

Show off your Classic, Antique & Custom cars during the Bojangles Southern 500® race. All participants receive 2 tickets to the race, com-memorative dash plaque, Post-Race Weekend Track Laps & more! For registration eligibility and more info call Hilary Girard at (843) 395-8892 or visit darlingtonraceway.com

SHriNer’S HOSPital beNefitSeptember 12, 11am - 3pmUpward Christian Fellowship Church991 Upward Rd, Flat Rock

The Hendersonville Antique Car

Sunday 7am – 12pmMaggie Valley Festival Grounds

Two Day All VW Car Show & Swap Meet! Trophies and Cash Prizes, Door Prize Drawings Hourly, Early Set-Up & Registration Available Friday 3pm till 8pm. VW Vendor Spaces, Kids Games & Prizes, VW Bus Camping Available this year. All VW models & years wel-come! For more information contact Robert Eastwood at 276-620-1246, email [email protected] or visit the website vwaircooledassociation.com

WNc WHeelS’ car/mOtOrcycle/truck SHOWSunday, September 20 1 - 5pm961 Upward Rd, Flat Rock, NC

Listen to music, share and hear stories of years ago. See John Earnhardt’s personal Micro Midget, built in 1956, worked on by Ralph Earnhardt! Hosted by WNC Wheels. All vehicles must register. Food & drinks, special gifts, free drawings. Admission is free. For information call John Earnhardt at 864-985-2908 or Paul Schopfer at 828-687-8122 or go to wncwheels.com

cHarlOtte autO fairSeptember 24 - 27Thurs - Sat: 8am - 6pm Sun: 8am - 4pmCharlotte Motor Speedway5555 Concord Pkwy. South Concord, NC

The World's Largest Automotive Extravaganza returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Charlotte Auto Fair attracts more than 100,000 visi-tors annually. It features over 50 car clubs and more than 10,000 vendor spaces offering a huge array of automotive parts and memorabilia.

Club hosts a classic car show with all proceeds to benefit the Shriner’s Hos-pital for Children. 10 - $25.00 Prizes by drawing for entered vehicles! $10 registration fee. For more informa-tion call (828) 697-8344 or visit hen-dersonvilleantiquecarclub.com

SHaDeS Of tHe PaSt HOt rOD rOuNDuPSeptember 11-12Dollywood’s Splash Country, Pigeon Forge, TN

Roll on into Dollywood’s Splash Country for the 33rd annual Shades of the Past Hot Rod Roundup. This roundup will be one for the ages with over 200 hot rods expected to com-pete for the grand prizes consisting of a 1932 Ford Hi-Boy Roadster and a $10,000 cash prize. Spectators can take part in the roundup for only $10 a day with children under 12 free. Roam the grounds and take a look at all of the hot rods or find a deal at the giant swap meet. Vendors will also be set up throughout the event. If you would like to be a participant, visit shadesofthepast.com

PiGeON fOrGe rOD ruNSeptember 17-19Le Conte Center at Pigeon Forge

This event has a $10,000 cash give away, The Top 25 Awards, the Ulti-mate 5 Awards and live music. There is a kick-off party at The Island on the Parkway and plenty “Crusin’ The Strip”! Go to rodrun-pigeonforge.com for more information or to register.

vWS iN tHe valley – vOlkSWaGeN car SHOW & SWaP meetSeptember 19 – 20Saturday 7am- 7pm

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Over 1,500 collectible vehicles of all makes and models will be available for sale in the car corral that rings the 1.5-mile superspeedway. The Auto Fair will also feature a collector car auction. Ticket prices are $10 for adults; children under 13 are admit-ted free when accompanied by an adult. Parking for the event is $5. For registration, car club and swap meet information, contact the AACA/Hor-net's Nest Region at 704-841-1990 or visit: charlotte-autofair.com

Nc fall SambOreeSeptember 26, 4-7pmTom Johnson Rally Park, Marion

The annual Good Sam fall festival. This year’s festival theme is “Cel-ebrate the 60’s” and will include many free activities including parade, raffles, cake walk, seminars, bingo, auction, games, vendors, flea market, entertainment & more! For more information call (910) 265-3679 or visit ncstategoodsam.com

Hellbilly HOOteNaNNySeptember 26 12-11pmA Broken Spoke Motorcycle Shop, Asheville

Bootleggers Car Club, Pabst Blue Ribbon & A Broken Spoke Custom Motorcycle Repair proudly present a full day of live music and PRE-1973 (no exceptions) Hotrods, Kustom Kars & (any year/make custom, chop, or bobber) Motorcycle show. There will also be a pin up contest, tattoo contest, beard & moustache contest, pinstriping, swap meet, vendors, food and more! $20 adult admission, kids under 13 free. $20 car/bike regis-tration, includes driver & 1 passenger. facebook.com/originalhellbilly-hootenanny

autumN iN tHe mOuNtaiNSSeptember 26Jackson Park, Hendersonville

A British and Sports Car gathering hosted by The British Car Club of

Western North Carolina. For further details visit autumninthemoun-tains.org

maGGie valley SWaP meet & car SHOWSeptember 25 - 27 8am - 6pmMaggie Valley Festival Grounds, Maggie Valley, NC

Come see Street Rods, Classics, Rat Rods, Muscle Cars, Customs, Pick Ups, Antiques and more. There will also be a DJ, craft vendors and food and drink. Swap meet and vendors will be open throughout the show all three days. Vehicle registration is $20 per vehicle. Vendor registration is $50 per 10’ x 20’ space. Admission is $5 per day with children 12 and under free. For more information visit mag-gievalleyswapmeet.com

6tH aNNual tHuNDer rOaD rOD ruNSeptember 25-26 8am - 5pmEast Tennessee Distillery, 220 Piney Flats Rd, Piney Flats, TN

The Vintage Street Rodders Associa-tion hosts their 6th annual rod run, open to pre-49 cars & trucks only. Registration from $20-$40. Speca-tor admission is $5. Children under 12 FREE. For more information visit vsra-usa.com or email [email protected]

2015 viNtaGe rOD tOurSeptember 27-October 2

Leaving from the Annual Thunder Road Rod Run, the Vintage Street Rod Association hosts this Vintage Rod Tour. The tour will travel to Pennsylvania this year. Vehicles will leave Kingsport, TN on Sunday Sept. 27th, the day after the Thunder Road Show. There will be several short one day trips planned for each day. The rods plan to depart from Lancaster to go home on Saturday morning Oct. 3rd. For much more information, visit vsra-usa.com

OcTObERmOuNtaiN HarveSt feStivalOctober 10, 9am - 2pmSouth Main St, Hendersonville

The Hendersonville Antique Car Club’s final gathering of the season. For more information call (828) 697-8344 or visit hendersonville-antiquecarclub.com

tHe 19tH aNNual viNtaGe tiN car SHOWSaturday, October 3 9am - 4pm Rumbling Bald ResortLake Lure, NC

Make plans to attend the 19th annual Vintage Tin Car Show hosted by the Vintage Tin Street Rod Association in beautiful Lake Lure. Attendance is free and fun for all ages. Enjoy beautifully restored autos, great food, music and more. Registration is open to cars & trucks 1982 and older; registration - $15- $20. All proceeds benefit Shriners Children’s Hospital. For more registration info please call (828) 248-2333 or (828) 245-3383 or visit rumblingbald.com

cOrvette eXPOOctober 16-17Sevierville Convention Center, Sevierville, TN

The event features a Collector Car Auction, Swap Meet, Sales Corral, Corvette Park ‘N’ Show, Corvette Judged Competition Show, Horse-power and Hotrods Show, and the Corvette Cruise. For more informa-tion go to www.corvetteexpo.com

aNNual mOuNtaiN claSSic car SHOWSaturday, October 17 10am – 2pmVeteran’s Restoration Quarters1329 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC

ABCCM for the Veteran’s Restoration

Quarters will be hosting their annual car show, open to all cars and trucks. There will be door prizes throughout the day, awards for top ten vehicles, a special trophy & prize for Veteran’s Choice vehicle, a 50/50 Drawing by American Legion Post 526, plenty of food, and more! For general ques-tions and additional information please contact Cheryl Wilson at (828) 259-5326 or [email protected]

11tH aNNual Hillbilly HOtrODDerS car, truck & bike SHOWSunday, October 18 12pm - 5pm Untouchables PizzaIntersection of Hwy 150 & the old Hwy 16, Denver, NC

The Hillbilly Hotrodders Car Club holds monthly benefit Cruise-Ins every 3rd Saturday April thru Septem-ber. The season ends with this Car, Truck & Bike Show with 100 plaques and 15 special trophies. Come see the cars and enjoy games, music, poker walk, cake walk, 50/50 and much more. All proceeds for cruise-ins and car show go to help selected people with fatal diseases, physical and fi-nancial disabilities. Pre-Registration $12.00 By Oct 10. Registration Day of Show $15.00. For more information visit hillbillyhotrodders.com

GOOD GuyS 22ND SOutHeaSterN NatiONalSOctober 23-25 Fri & Sat: 8am - 5pmSun: 8am - 3pmCharlotte Motor Speedway5555 Concord Parkway S., Con-cord, NC

Don’t miss 3 fun-filled days of south-ern-style hot rodding when the infield of Charlotte Motor Speedway is taken over by a giant show & shine featuring over 3,000 pre-1972 hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks on display. Plus, learn about the latest collector car prod-ucts and trends at the Vendor and Sponsor Exhibits, shop the Swap Meet for those hard-to-find parts, buy or sell a vehicle at the Car Corral, cruise the Speedway track under the lights in your ride, watch or compete in the Goodguys AutoCross timed racing competition, take a ride in a Richard Petty Driving Experience NASCAR stock car, enjoy live music, FREE fun stuff for the kids & so much more. Register your vehicle, purchase spectator tickets or get more details at Good-Guys.com. For general Show Car info call 925-838-9876

NOVEmbERcruiSe tHe SmOkieS rOD ruNNovember 6-7 9am - 5pmAcquoni Expo Center, Cherokee

What do you get when you combine the most scenic drive in North Caro-lina and more than 800 of the nation’s

hottest looking classic cars? The high-ly anticipated Cruise the Smokies Fall Cherokee Rod Run. More than 3,000 car enthusiasts will turn out for the Southeast’s premiere Rod Run. Pre-registration is $30, $35 day of show. For more info call (828) 497-2603 or visit cherokeerodders.com

carOliNa cOllectOr autO feSt Friday, November 13 10am-6pm Saturday, November 14 8am-6pmSunday, November 15 9am-3pmState Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

The CCAF consists of a three day Col-lector Car Swap Meet, Car Corral, plus car shows on Sat. & Sun. $10 admis-sion for adults. For more info, visit: carolinacollectorautofest.com

fireHOuSe SubS cruze N GrOOveJune 13 & 27; July 11 & 25; August 8 & 22; September 12 & 266pm - 8pmFirehouse Subs828 Spartanburg Hwy., Hendersonville, NC

The Hendersonville Antique Car Club hosts classic car cruise-ins at Fire-house Subs several times a month. Bring your car and stick around for some music too. This summer, Tom Brown & His One Man Band and Sound Investment will take turns providing the music. For more infor-mation about the cruise-ins or the HACC call (828) 697-8344 or visit hendersonvilleantiquecarclub.com

carDiNal cruiSe-iNJune 20, August 8, September 5, October 311am-3pmThe Cardinal Drive-In344 S. Broad St, Brevard, NC Hosted by the Transylvania Cruisers, The Cardinal Cruise-In is an area favorite. All vehicles are welcome at the historic Cardinal Drive-In in Brevard. There are door prizes, including $20 cash awards drawn from registered participants. Reg-istration is $5. For more info about the cruise-in or the Transylvania Cruisers call (828) 877-5492 or visit transylvaniacruisers.com

carS & cOffee3rd Saturday of Each Month8:00-10:30amParamount Kia of Asheville

A monthly area gathering in WNC of auto enthusiasts from 8:00am - 10:30am on the third Saturday of each month. Use the back road for entrance. For more info, visit face-book.com/CarsAndCoffeeAsheville

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celebrity’S HOt DOGS cruiSe NiGHtSTuesdays, June - SeptemberCelebrity’s Hot Dogs1409 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC

Celebrity’s hosts weekly Tuesday night cruise ins all summer long. For more information call 828-670-5954

rOute 70 cruiSerS cruiSe iNEvery 3rd Saturday 5-8pmHardee’s, Catawba Ave, Old Fort

Our Monthly 3rd Saturday Cruise In is proudly held in a great location with great food, great people, and really great rides. Come out and join the fun. For more info visit route-70cruisers.com or call Janet Spake at 828-317-9563 or Phillip Poe 281-798-4805

WeSt aSHeville SONic cruiSe iNFridays 4pm - 10pmSonic Drive In1342 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC

Come and enjoy the cars, people, food and the mountain air and scen-ery. All makes. Cars from the teens through the 80s. For more event info call Roy at 828-779-4097 or Joe at 828-707-4841

cruiSiN’ WitH blOSSmaNJune 26 • July 24 • September 26 • October 23 6 - 9pm

Blossman Gas Hearth & Appli-ance Center, 170 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville

Monthly Antique & Classic Car Cruise-In. Grills available on site. Bring your own coolers & grill! Hot dogs, fixins’ and beverages available at a nomi-nal charge. No alcohol on premises. Restrooms on site. Music. Bring your chairs. All invited! For more informa-tion call: (828) 329-4971

DeNNy’S cruiSe iNFridays 6pm - 10pmDenny’s, 1 Regent Park, Asheville

Every Friday night year round from 6 to 10pm or later. All cruisers receive 20% off the entire check and kids eat free. Contact Boone or Sandy Wathey @ 828-254-3600

fraNkliN cruiSe iNFridays 6pm - 9pmSonic Drive In, Hwy 441, Franklin

Every Friday night at Sonic Drive In Hwy 441 from 6pm until ? For more info call Art at 828-349-0986

myra’S Drive-iN valDeSeFridays 5pm - 10pmMyra’s, 212 Main St W, Valdese

Friday night Cruise Ins at Myra’s in Valdese. This is the happening place every Friday night. Great crowds, cars, food, best 50/50 drawings anywhere. For more information: myrasofvaldese.com

leNOir DOWNtOWN cruiSe-iNMonthly on the first Saturday (April - October) 4pm - 9pm

Lenoir Downtown Cruisers is a non-profit organization dedicated to all car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts. On the first Saturday of the month from April through October, the streets of downtown Lenoir will be closed for cruisers to bring and park their cars for free. Door prizes, oldies music, 50/50 raffle and more. For more info, contact Steve Cardwell at 828-754-5152 or visit lenoirdown-towncruisers.com

mariON cruiSe iNJune 26 • July 25 • August 22 5:30 - 9:30pmFarmer’s Market Parking LotWest Henderson St, Marion

Monthly cruise in held at the historic Marion Tailgate Market. All kinds of cars, motorcycles and trucks will be on display. 50/50 drawing, door prizes, a hula hoop contest and music and trivia. Rain or shine. For more info visit hometownmarion.com

NOStalGic StatiON cruiSe iN1st Friday of Every Month 6 - 10pmNostalgic Station1110 West Main Street, Laurens, SC

All vehicles are welcome to this 1930’s gas station on the first Friday each month. Cruise in with 50’s music & food. This is a rain or shine event. For more info call (864) 984-0527 or visit nostalgicstation.com

mOuNtaiN tHuNDer cruiSe iNSaturday, October 3 9am - 2 pm

Route70Cruisers, Inc. host their An-nual Cruise-In in conjunction with Oktoberfest at the old Log Cabin Museum and Cabins. Lots of fun, food, music, crafts, and more.. 9am to 2pm. More information to come at route70cruisers.com or call Janet Spake at 828-317-9563 or Phillip Poe at 281-798-4805

SPruce PiNe cruiSe iNEvery 2nd & 4th Saturday 6 - 8pmDowntown Spruce Pine, NC

Bring your car and your friends every second and fourth Friday in downtown Spruce Pine. For more information call 828.765.3008

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105.9 tHe mOuNtaiN tOur Of Duty 2015June 13 9am, Smoky Mountain IndianJuly 4 9am, Smoky Mountain IndianAugust 15 9am, Weaverville Tractor Supply September 12 9am, MR Motorcycle

105.9 the Mountain is proud to pres-ent Tour of Duty – a series of motor-cycle rides benefiting veterans. Join us for our first ride on Saturday, June

WiNGS Over tHe SmOkieSJuly 9-11 9am -5pmCherokee Casino

The Gold Wing Road Riders As-sociation presents their 32nd An-nual rally in beautiful Cherokee, NC. Vendors, Educational seminars, NC Precision Drill Team and so much more. Learn more at gwrranc.org

maGGie valley Summer rallyAugust 14-16Maggie Valley Festival Grounds

Swap-Meet, Rat Rods, Hot Rods, Custom Cars, Harleys, Indians, All Motorcycles & Rockabilly music in the Great Smoky Mountains. Harley Bike Show, Indian Bike Show, & Others, Rat Rod Show, Hot Rod Show, Custom Car Show, Pin-Up Girl Contests, M/C Tours, LED Light Show, Door Prizes, Live Music – DJ, Car & Motorcycle Vendors, Jewelry Vendors, Leather Vendors, New & Used Parts Vendors, Food Vendors, Cold Beverages, Event Tees, Special Guest & More. $10 per day or $20 for the weekend. For more info call Sonny at 336-643-1367 or visit maggievalleyrallys.com

tHuNDer iN tHe SmOkieS rallySeptember 11-13Fri: 11am – 11pm; Sat: 9am – 11pm; Sun: 9am – 3pmMaggie Valley Festival Grounds

Come ride the Great Smoky Moun-tains of North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy Tour Rides, Music Concerts, Bike Builders, Bike Games, Bike Show, Prizes, Vendors. All bikes and ages welcomed. On-site Beer Sales! Call 828-246-2101, email [email protected] or visit HandlebarCorral.com

bike NiGHtJuly 3, August 7, September 4 6-8pmHarley-Davidson of Asheville20 Patton Cove Rd, Swannanoa

Bring your bikes and your friends for some great music, great food and great fun. Sponsored by Bob Karney, Carolinas’ Biker Lawyer. For more info hdofasheville.com

13th, benefiting the Patriot Guard’s Fallen Warrior Scholarship. We’ll kick off the Ride at 9am at Smoky Moun-tain Indian in Waynesville, NC. Last bike out at 11am. We’ll wrap up the ride at Harley Davidson of Asheville in Swannanoa from 2-3pm. For more information visit 1059themountain.com

HarleyS & HOt rODSJune 13 2-5pmHarley Davidson of Asheville20 Patton Cove Rd, Swannanoa

Come on out for a Car/Bike show to help Freedom Baptist Church fund their mission trip to Alaska. All the proceeds for the entire event go to Freedom Baptist Church. There will be food, raffle and give aways! Have any questions or would like to reg-ister email [email protected]

SmOke Out 16June 19 & 20 - Friday 12-11pm - Saturday 10am - 11pmRockingham Speedway

The Smoke Out is about choppers and those who build them from pro-fessional builders to those bloody-knuckled guys (and ladies) burning the midnight oil in an unheated shed to build a chopper they can call their own. Chops of all makes are featured, American, British, Metric, everything. The event is about riders, cross-town to cross-country in a rainstorm. For more info visit smokeoutrally.com

HOt SPriNGS mOtOrcycle WeekeNDJune 26-28 Hot Springs Campground, Hot Springs

Live Music & Entertainment Friday-Saturday (Bands, Vendors, Games, and a lot more!) Rally Style Camping – No Reserved Camping Sites. All kinds of bikes and bikers welcome. It is not what you ride, it is that you ride. Event is Rain or Shine. Contact James at 828-230-6124, email [email protected] or visit hotspringsrallync.com

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