1973 – Terry's Garage

It was May of 1973. My dad and I were in Newport News Virginia visiting my sister and her family. And.... one of the "tourist trap" stops we made just happened to put us right next door to what I presume was the host hotel for the Tidewater Street Rod Association's Colonial Williamsburg Rod Run. …

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NSRA Mid-America Street Rod Nationals May 27, 2022 – May 29, 2022 Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, Springfield MO Info: www.nsra-usa.com

Moorhead Cruise Night June 2, 2022 at 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Downtown Moorhead, MN 1st Thursday of each month, May - Sept.

Shades of the Past Car Show June 3, 2022 – June 4, 2022 Marshall MN Friday night cruise, car show Saturday. Hosted by Shades of the Past Car Club

30th Anniversary Devils Run June 3, 2022 – June 5, 2022 Devils Lake, ND For info: www.greaterdakotaclassics.com

51st Annual Sisseton Car & Bike Show June 4, 2022 Main Street, Sisseton SD For information, check the Lake Area Cruisers (Sisseton SD) Facebook page

40th Annual All-GM Car Show & Swap Meet June 5, 2022 at 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Minnesota State Fairgrounds - Machinery Hill Info: www.gmcca.com

Brookings Car Show Pre-Event Day June 11, 2022 at 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Brookings SD Garage Tour at 8:30; Show and Shine on 5th St downtown from 11 AM-6 PM; Poker Run from 11 AM-3 PM

29th Anniversary Brookings Car Show June 12, 2022 at 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM Pioneer Park, Brookings SD Sign in/setup 9:30-11:30 AM. Sponsored by the Brookings Car Council

Hot Rod Power Tour 2022 June 13, 2022 – June 17, 2022 Memphis Intl Raceway, Millington TN (Day 1 Kickoff)

A&W Country Stop Cruise Night June 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM A&W Country Stop, New London MN

15th Annual Heartland Chevy Nova Reunion June 16, 2022 – June 18, 2022 Jumers Casino, Rock Island IL

West Fargo Cruze Night June 16, 2022 at 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM Sheyenne St. North, West Fargo ND Sponsored by the Toppers Rod & Custom Club

48th Annual MSRA Back to the 50'S Weekend June 17, 2022 – June 19, 2022 Minnesota State Fairgrounds

Out-A-Sight Drags June 24, 2022 – June 25, 2022 Great Lakes Dragaway, Union Grove, WI 1966 and older vintage drag racing event hosted by the Brew City Gassers. Info: www.brewcitygassers.com

Hemmings Great Race Finale June 25, 2022 – June 26, 2022 Duluth MN to Fargo ND Final leg of the time/speed/endurance rally for 1974 and older vehicles. Lunch stop in Brainerd MN, final stop in Fargo. Event runs June 18-26 from Warwick RI to Fargo ND. Info: www.greatrace.com

Vintage Car Club Show and Shine June 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria MN

31st Goodguys Heartland Nationals July 1, 2022 – July 3, 2022 Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines IA Info: www.good-guys.com

Moorhead Cruise Night July 7, 2022 at 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Downtown Moorhead, MN 1st Thursday of each month, May - Sept.

Roddin' Round the Lake Car Show July 9, 2022 at 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Main Street, Osakis MN

Street Machine Nationals July 15, 2022 – July 17, 2022 Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul MN

35th Cars & Kids Weekend Car Show & Cruise July 16, 2022 at 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM Ambush Park, Benson MN Registration opens 2:30 PM, show from 3 to 6:30, cruise to follow at 6:45 PM

A&W Country Stop Cruise Night July 20, 2022 at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM A&W Country Stop, New London MN

West Fargo Cruze Night July 21, 2022 at 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM Sheyenne St. North, West Fargo ND Sponsored by the Toppers Rod & Custom Club

Moorhead Cruise Night August 4, 2022 at 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Downtown Moorhead, MN 1st Thursday of each month, May - Sept.

Lake Minnewaska Classics Car Show August 6, 2022 at 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Starbuck City Park, Starbuck MN (Hwy 29 South)

Kirkbride Car Show & Swap Meet August 7, 2022 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Kirkbride Park, Fergus Falls MN Hosted by Fergus Falls Classic Car Club

A&W Country Stop Cruise Night August 17, 2022 at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM A&W Country Stop, New London MN

Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals August 18, 2022 – August 21, 2022 Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd MN

West Fargo Cruze Night August 18, 2022 at 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM Sheyenne St. North, West Fargo ND Sponsored by the Toppers Rod & Custom Club

35th Annual CornFest Cruise-In August 20, 2022 at 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Ortonville, MN For more info see the Big Stone Cruisers' Facebook page

Pantowners' Car Show & Swap Meet August 21, 2022 at 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Benton County Fairgrounds, Sauk Rapids MN

Moorhead Cruise Night September 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Downtown Moorhead, MN 1st Thursday of each month, May - Sept.

47th Annual Lone Eagle Auto Club Show September 11, 2022 at 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Morrison County Fairgrounds, Little Falls MN

West Fargo Cruze Night September 15, 2022 at 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM Sheyenne St. North, West Fargo ND Sponsored by the Toppers Rod & Custom Club

Fall-Out #7: Battle In the Woods Vintage Drag Race September 16, 2022 – September 17, 2022 Rock Falls Raceway, Eau Claire WI Vintage drag racing event presented by Smokey Moe's Timekeepers and the Gopher State Timing Association

A&W Country Stop Cruise Night September 17, 2022 at 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM A&W Country Stop, New London MN "Root Beer & Rides" Sponsored by Willmar Car Club

Hot Rod Drag Week 2022 September 18, 2022 – September 23, 2022 World Wide Technology Raceway, Madison IL Stops at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis IN, Byron Dragway Byron IL, and Cordova Dragway Cordova IL

45th Southern Minnesota Car Show & Swap Meet September 18, 2022 at 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Nicollet County Fairgrounds, St. Peter MN Hosted by the Auto Restorers Car Club

A&W Country Stop Cruise Night September 21, 2022 at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM A&W Country Stop, New London MN

42nd Annual Chicken Chase & Reliability Run September 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sisseton SD For info, check the Lake Area Cruisers (Sisseton SD) Facebook page or call Kerry: (605) 880-8875

51st Twin Cities Roadsters Swap Meet October 2, 2022 at 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Minnesota State Fairgounds (North End)

65th Annual Gopher State Timing Assn. Rod & Custom Show April 15, 2023 – April 16, 2023 Minnesota State Fairgrounds Coliseum