Car Festival: August 2016

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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Romeo Peach Festival ready for another year - Shelby Township Source Newspapers

Romeo Peach Festival ready for another year - Shelby Township Source Newspapers

Shelby Township Source Newspapers

Romeo Peach Festival ready for another year
Shelby Township Source Newspapers
The Peach Festival Classic Car Show will again be held at the Romeo Ford Engine Plant on 32 Mile Road. Show organizer Stanley Kwolek said that 220 cars were on display last year, and he is looking at similar numbers for this year as well. Continued.



Mechanical elephant on auction block at annual car sale - Chicago Daily Herald

Mechanical elephant on auction block at annual car sale - Chicago Daily Herald

Mechanical elephant on auction block at annual car sale
Chicago Daily Herald
"While we appreciate that the cars are absolutely the stars of the show, I find that there's a lot of people that are surprised how much diversity we have beyond the cars," said Sarah Payne, festival executive director. "So, come for the cars, but then ...

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Festival celebrates 79th anniversary this weekend - Hancock County Journal Pilot

Festival celebrates 79th anniversary this weekend - Hancock County Journal Pilot

Festival celebrates 79th anniversary this weekend
Hancock County Journal Pilot
On Sunday, the 40th annual Festival on Wheels registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the festival grounds on the corner of Highway 96 and Parley Street (there will be directional signage for participants to follow). Sunday's car show will feature a ...



A glowing, gutted jumbo jet is roaming around Burning Man - Business Insider

A glowing, gutted jumbo jet is roaming around Burning Man - Business Insider

Business Insider

A glowing, gutted jumbo jet is roaming around Burning Man
Business Insider
Their creation on wheels is the largest "art car" in Burning Man history. The festival has long welcomed these elaborate, decorated "art cars," though they have to be registered in advance. The jet contains three separate pieces: the plane's front ...

and more »


The Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb is a short, muddy, English masterpiece - The Verge

The Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb is a short, muddy, English masterpiece - The Verge

The Verge

The Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb is a short, muddy, English masterpiece
The Verge
The starting line is just ahead of us, and the guy behind the wheel of this 650-horsepower muscle car is showing off for the crowd. We're spinning the tires, doing burnout after burnout. Ostensibly it's warming them for a quick blast up the 1.16-mile ...



Romeo Peach Festival returns this weekend - The Macomb Daily

Romeo Peach Festival returns this weekend - The Macomb Daily

The Macomb Daily

Romeo Peach Festival returns this weekend
The Macomb Daily
Awards to be handed out at 3 p.m. Sunday include Best Car (chosen by the car owners), the President of the Festival Award, the Peach Queen Award and the Historic/Traditional Bobbers, Rods and Trucks Award. “We had a great turnout last year, and the ...



Fabulous fairs, festivals and fall favorites - Tyler Morning Telegraph

Fabulous fairs, festivals and fall favorites - Tyler Morning Telegraph

Fabulous fairs, festivals and fall favorites
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Enjoy the livestock show, carnival, chili cookoff, commercial exhibits and car show. Information: emorytx.com. NATCHITOCHES MEAT PIE FESTIVAL: Sept. 16-17, Natchitoches, Louisiana. Besides the meat pies, crowds come for the River Run, crafts, games, ...



Romeo Peach Festival ready for another year - Shelby Township Source Newspapers

Romeo Peach Festival ready for another year - Shelby Township Source Newspapers

Shelby Township Source Newspapers

Romeo Peach Festival ready for another year
Shelby Township Source Newspapers
The Peach Festival Classic Car Show will again be held at the Romeo Ford Engine Plant on 32 Mile Road. Show organizer Stanley Kwolek said that 220 cars were on display last year, and he is looking at similar numbers for this year as well. Continued.



Auctions America staging festival atmosphere for Auburn sale - Classic Car News

Auctions America staging festival atmosphere for Auburn sale - Classic Car News

Auctions America staging festival atmosphere for Auburn sale
Classic Car News
While the 60th Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival is the main attraction for car enthusiasts to head to northeast Indiana for the Labor Day weekend, the annual collector car auction at the Auburn Auction Park just south of the city has become something of ...

and more »


Fabulous fairs, festivals and fall favorites - Tyler Morning Telegraph

Fabulous fairs, festivals and fall favorites - Tyler Morning Telegraph

Fabulous fairs, festivals and fall favorites
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Enjoy the livestock show, carnival, chili cookoff, commercial exhibits and car show. Information: emorytx.com. NATCHITOCHES MEAT PIE FESTIVAL: Sept. 16-17, Natchitoches, Louisiana. Besides the meat pies, crowds come for the River Run, crafts, games, ...



Festival celebrates 79th anniversary this weekend - Hancock County Journal Pilot

Festival celebrates 79th anniversary this weekend - Hancock County Journal Pilot

Festival celebrates 79th anniversary this weekend
Hancock County Journal Pilot
On Sunday, the 40th annual Festival on Wheels registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the festival grounds on the corner of Highway 96 and Parley Street (there will be directional signage for participants to follow). Sunday's car show will feature a ...



Mechanical elephant on auction block at annual car sale - Chicago Daily Herald

Mechanical elephant on auction block at annual car sale - Chicago Daily Herald

Mechanical elephant on auction block at annual car sale
Chicago Daily Herald
"While we appreciate that the cars are absolutely the stars of the show, I find that there's a lot of people that are surprised how much diversity we have beyond the cars," said Sarah Payne, festival executive director. "So, come for the cars, but then ...

and more »


A glowing, gutted jumbo jet is roaming around Burning Man - Business Insider

A glowing, gutted jumbo jet is roaming around Burning Man - Business Insider

Business Insider

A glowing, gutted jumbo jet is roaming around Burning Man
Business Insider
Their creation on wheels is the largest "art car" in Burning Man history. The festival has long welcomed these elaborate, decorated "art cars," though they have to be registered in advance. The jet contains three separate pieces: the plane's front ...

and more »


The Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb is a short, muddy, English masterpiece - The Verge

The Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb is a short, muddy, English masterpiece - The Verge

The Verge

The Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb is a short, muddy, English masterpiece
The Verge
The starting line is just ahead of us, and the guy behind the wheel of this 650-horsepower muscle car is showing off for the crowd. We're spinning the tires, doing burnout after burnout. Ostensibly it's warming them for a quick blast up the 1.16-mile ...



Paiute Travel Plaza To Host “Cars, Stars & Guitars” - mvprogress

Paiute Travel Plaza To Host “Cars, Stars & Guitars” - mvprogress

Paiute Travel Plaza To Host “Cars, Stars & Guitars”
mvprogress
The Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza will be hosting a festival celebration this weekend which will be of special interest to collectible car afficionadoes throughout the region. The event which is being called Cars, Stars and Guitars will be the home of the ...



Romeo Peach Festival returns this weekend - The Macomb Daily

Romeo Peach Festival returns this weekend - The Macomb Daily

The Macomb Daily

Romeo Peach Festival returns this weekend
The Macomb Daily
Awards to be handed out at 3 p.m. Sunday include Best Car (chosen by the car owners), the President of the Festival Award, the Peach Queen Award and the Historic/Traditional Bobbers, Rods and Trucks Award. “We had a great turnout last year, and the ...



Auctions America staging festival atmosphere for Auburn sale - Classic Car News

Auctions America staging festival atmosphere for Auburn sale - Classic Car News

Auctions America staging festival atmosphere for Auburn sale
Classic Car News
While the 60th Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival is the main attraction for car enthusiasts to head to northeast Indiana for the Labor Day weekend, the annual collector car auction at the Auburn Auction Park just south of the city has become something of ...

and more »


A glowing, gutted jumbo jet is roaming around Burning Man - Business Insider

A glowing, gutted jumbo jet is roaming around Burning Man - Business Insider

Business Insider

A glowing, gutted jumbo jet is roaming around Burning Man
Business Insider
Their creation on wheels is the largest "art car" in Burning Man history. The festival has long welcomed these elaborate, decorated "art cars," though they have to be registered in advance. The jet contains three separate pieces: the plane's front ...

and more »


Tuesday, August 30, 2016

The Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb is a short, muddy, English masterpiece - The Verge

The Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb is a short, muddy, English masterpiece - The Verge

The Verge

The Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb is a short, muddy, English masterpiece
The Verge
The starting line is just ahead of us, and the guy behind the wheel of this 650-horsepower muscle car is showing off for the crowd. We're spinning the tires, doing burnout after burnout. Ostensibly it's warming them for a quick blast up the 1.16-mile ...



Fairfax shows off its carefree, car-free spirit at street festival - Marin Independent Journal

Fairfax shows off its carefree, car-free spirit at street festival - Marin Independent Journal

Marin Independent Journal

Fairfax shows off its carefree, car-free spirit at street festival
Marin Independent Journal
The free gymnastics booth was one of many attractions at Streets for People, the town's fifth annual celebration of car-free streets. “I'm from the East Coast, and what I love about Fairfax is the opportunities they create to bring the community ...