Event Preview: March/April 2009
Cars Stars and Guitars
The 13th annual BC Classic & Custom Car Show is once again set to go at Tradex Convention Centre in Abbotsford, Saturday and Sunday April 25 and 26. With a theme of 'Cars, Stars & Guitars!' this year's event will showcase more than 250 of the finest Hot Rods, Customs, Muscle Cars, Classics and Race Cars, and will feature numerous Canadian debuts / unveilings of custom car creations by some of Western Canada's top car crafters. Also on hand will be more than 60 of B.C'.s top aftermarket automotive commercial vendors / sponsors and up to 30 local car clubs. In addition, there are two encore appearances by both the 'King of Kustomizers' Mr. George Barris, creator of the Batmobiles, and Mr. Chip Foose, star of the hit TV series 'Overhaulin'. Other features include the 'Fuel & Fire' live motorsport demo featuring more nitro-powered 'Fuelers' than ever (7 cars and counting) all firing up their 3,500+ horsepower cars and throwing flames high in the air in what can only be described as 'Nitro Madness'! Team Warhawk and their Jet Engine-powered Funny Cars are back to perform in a 'Burner Bang Shootout'! Ticket prices are $15.00 for adults, $8.00 for children 6 to 12, and free for kids 5 and under. For more information please contact Richardt Scholz at 604-539-7223 or visit www.bccustomcarshow.com
Powerama Celebrates 25 Years
2009 marks the 25th anniversary of the Powerama Motoring Expo Show at the Northlands Agricom in Edmonton. The show runs Friday April 24 through to Sunday April 26, and promises to be one of the best ever in its long history. As the show’s promoter says “Whether it’s old school hot rods, classic muscle, or the latest in 'tuners,' we’ve got it all!” From antiques to high performance, classics to jacked-up trucks, and motorcycles to professional race cars, as well as contests, giveaways, and swimwear fashion shows, there’s something for everyone at Powerama Motoring Expo. The show will once again fill all four halls and 250,000 square feet of the AgriCom with an outstanding lineup of more than 300 show vehicles, 100-plus local business displays and nearly 300 vendors at Alberta’s best swap meet, the Automotive Marketplace! Add to that celebrity guests Stacey David of “Stacey David’s Gearz” and Candy Clark from the movie “American Graffiti,” as well as the ever-popular “Swimwear Fashion Show. Ticket prices are $13.00 for adults, $9.00 for seniors (65+) and youths (13-16), $6.00 for children (7-12), and free for kids 6 and under. For more information please contact Liz Oglu at 780-484-3400 or visit www.powerama.ca
Car Crazy Spring Auction
For those who would like to add to their collection, Heninger and Sisson’s Car Crazy 15th Annual Spring Collector Car Auction takes place April 24 and 25 at the Car Crazy Classic Car Auction showroom located at 4303 9th St. SE, Calgary. Of the over 150 vehicles up for grabs, 38 of them are from three different estate sales, most with no reserve, and all will be displayed and auctioned out of their heated indoor showrooms. Auction Door Fee is $15 for one day or $20 for the weekend. Bidder's and phone bid cards are both $20. Viewing is on Friday, April 24, 2009 from 10am to 6pm and Saturday, April 25, 8am to 10am. There is also a Service Station Memorabilia Auction on Friday, April 24, 2009 from 6pm to 10pm. For more information please contact Harold at 403-287-6565 or visit www.carcrazy.ca
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