Langley Good Times Cruise-In is Back in Business for 2011!

POSTED: 23rd February 2011

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There is good news for show-goers on the south coast of B.C. as the Langley Good Times Cruise-In recently announced the show will return to the streets of Langley this coming September. Cruise-In President, Riccardo Sestito, confirmed that he and the other members worked several months with city officials and policing authorities to resurrect the [...]


First Gear: Hot Rodders Heart of SEMA Show

POSTED: 15th December 2010

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Last issue in this space, I talked about the Holy Grail that is the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, where everyone who is anyone in the aftermarket parts world is in attendance, and that if you love cars...


First Gear: SEMA: The Show Enthusiasts Should Attend At Least Once in Their Life

POSTED: 1st November 2010

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Every sport or organization usually has that one event that is the highlight of the year or season. In hockey, for instance, it is no doubt the Stanley Cup Finals. Golfers have The Masters weekend at Augusta circled on the calendar as a much-watch event...


First Gear: Old vs. New

POSTED: 10th August 2010

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Over the past couple of months, I’ve had the opportunity as a part of my duties at RPM Magazine to spend some time behind the wheel of the newest versions of the Chevy Camaro SS, Ford Mustang GT and Dodge Challenger SRT8. Yes, I think I might have been the envy of my neighbours...


First Gear: Lordco Trade Show Keeps Growing

POSTED: 21st June 2010

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There are many things in the world that truly amaze me. Technology is near the top of the list as it touches us in everything we do in life on a daily basis...including the vehicles we drive. The pace at which we live is also up there. If you compare it to the simple life of our youth most were accustomed to...


First Gear: Turnaround in Sight for Hobby

POSTED: 26th April 2010

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In the past, I have written in this space about how few industries had seen such growth over the previous seven or so years as had the custom and collector car hobby, and that we have had the pleasure of being along for the ride. Even though I couldn’t find any figures to back it up, I would estimate, based on the...


First Gear - Another Bump in the Road for Project Shovelle

POSTED: 1st March 2010

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Well, mom always said things are never easy, and she was bang on when it comes to our first-ever budget project. You may recall a few months back that we got word that we were not going to receive the crate motor we were promised from a large parts supplier (that will go nameless), as they had to tighten their belts last year.


First Gear: Powerama Still Motoring Along After 25 Years

POSTED: 27th January 2010

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The 25th edition of Powerama Motoring Expo in Edmonton will truly be something special. From its humble beginnings in the 45,000-square foot Kinsmen Sports Centre in 1985, the show has grown to cover over 250,000 square feet inside four halls of the Northlands Agricom.


First Gear: 2009 Will Be As Good As We Want It To Be

POSTED: 26th January 2010

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I recently attend the annual MPMC Media Trade Conference in Los Angeles that offers a chance for people in the media to have 30-minute face-to-face meetings over a three-day period with aftermarket manufacturers to talk about their new product offerings for the coming year.


First Gear: Cowie Wins First-Ever National Event

POSTED: 15th December 2009

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Cowie Wins First-Ever National Event But Force Remains Fan Favourite!

This year on my annual journey to the SEMA show, I decided to go early so that I could take in the final day of the NHRA Nationals at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Before I get into the event, though, I have to advise anyone who is into racing, be it NASCAR or NHRA...