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NZ Regular Cruise Nights 2008

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NZ JANUARY 2008

02/01/2008 Summernationals. Taupo International Dragway, third round of the NZDRA National Points Score Series. Details at www.taupodragway.bignoise.co.nz.
05/01/2008 Dragmasters at Fram Autolite Dragway. www.framautolitedragway.co.nz
06/01/2008 Rod Benders back to work tomorrow cruise. Run to Ashley Gorge. Meet at Rod Benders clubrooms in Waterloo Rd at 11am. BYO everything. Ph Graeme Percasky 021 167 2592 or email usa2004@clear.net.nz.
10/01/2008 Southern Street Rodders cruise night. Meet North Beach 6pm for run to Tai Tapu Domain for BBQ
13/01/2008 Mid West Breakfast. BP Auto Stop on the Northern motorway at the Auto Bahn Cafe starting at 8.30am.
13/01/2008 Import Battle # 1 at Fram Autolite Dragway. www.framautolitedragway.co.nz
19/01/2008 Capital Rodders Wheels on the Waterfront Supported by Wellington City Council. Odlins Plaza, access from the lower end of Taranaki Street, which is off Cable Street in Wellington (at the first set of traffic lights past the Old St John's Building, get into the left lane, and turn left). There are two cruises for entrants travelling to the venue: 1 - Departing 9.15 am from Settlers Museum, Petone Foreshore 2 - Departing 9.00am from Spotlight Carpark, Porirua Or just turn up at the venue at 9.45am. Your vehicle will be required to be parked up between 10am and 4.00pm. There's lots for you to see and do in the vicinity - Te Papa, bars, cafes, markets, paddle boats, rock climbing, Frank Kitts Park, etc. For more info, visit www.wellington.govt.nz or www.wellingtonwaterfront.co.nz. At 4.00pm we will depart the venue with a cruise through Wellington, and then out to our Clubrooms (Onepoto Road, Titahi Bay) for "Beer and Bangers" and the awarding of "People's Choice" and spot prizes. This is a laid-back, open-plan, outdoor vehicle display. Your vehicle will not be roped off, but we will have a large and visible security presence on site throughout the day. We would like to make this an annual event, so PLEASE NO SKIDS when entering, while in, or when leaving the venue - PLEASE - PLEASE - PLEASE!!! On the Sunday we have a cruise departing from the Weigh Station at Plimmerton (on State Highway 1) at 9.00am, cruising en masse to Otaihunga Picnic For more details: Gav 021 738 476 - Grant 021 578 319 - Lynnda 021 599 632 or 478 5963
19-20/01/2008 Kumeu Swap Meet
20/01/2008 Comp meeting # 2 at Fram Autolite Dragway. www.framautolitedragway.co.nz
20/01/2008 National “Pro Am” meeting.(on behalf of Southern Dragways) incorporating round 4 PBDRC series. Powerbuilt International Dragway. www.pegasusbaydrags.co.nz
25-28/01/2008 Coast Line Cruz, Hawai Motor Camp, Opotiki. Whakatane Rod & Custom Club Info plus pre-registration online at www.wrcc.org.nz . Any queries to Grant McLellan on 07 322 8296 or 027 292 0214
27-29/01/2008 Classic Cover Insurance Pre 49s Hosted by Harbour City Rod Club. Location is Novotel & Ibis Hotel Ellerslie, Auckland. IMPORTANT: Be one of the first 50 to register to go into the draw to win your weekend…….ON US! Registration and accommodation costs. All entrants need to stay at either the Novotel or Ibis Hotel complex. We need a booking confirmation on the entry form before you send it to us. This is a non political event. Just come to enjoy yourselves. We are committed to making this event a success. Please don’t hesitate to call us if you require assistance. Entry Forms can be photocopied or can be emailed by request. For any further information email: Pre49info@yahoo.co.nz or contact Lance Walsh on 09 838 0223, mobile: 027 2682467, a/h: 09 420 6256 or Lena Kenny on mobile: 027 2740014
27-29/01/2008 Annex Road Metals Street Machine & Muscle Car Madness, Rangiora. Lots of new and exciting news for this year. Yes you read it right, a new major sponsor has come on board. Rare Spares has been with us since the second year, that’s 16 years as the major sponsor and they’ll be staying on as a supporting sponsor. Support Rare Spares as they are all dedicated car guys and we thank them for their long association and continued support. Annex Rd Metals have signed up for 3 years as major sponsor. Owner Graeme Trillo has been around rodding for decades and currently runs an air-bagged ’60 Impala convertible. Music-wise we have another great line-up; from Springville, Utah comes Mad Max and the Wild Ones. Check them out at www.myspace.com/madmaxandthewil dones. They play all Bo Huff’s shows, Route 66 and the Ink & Iron Festival. They’re the coolest plus there’s the Flyin’ Saucers, a top rockabilly band from Australia and a bunch of NZ talent. 1060 cars attended last year’s event and this year will see some re-shuffling of show areas etc to cater for the cars and fans. Discount entry is available until Dec 15th. Limited to 450 entries due to catering so don’t miss out. Also new to the program this year is a car trial and a very special museum visit for entrants. Get your entry forms from Annex Road Metals (03) 3483 205, Rare Spares, American Auto Parts. Info line call Correna (03) 329 8234.
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NZ FEBRUARY 2008

01-06/02/2008 Rod Run, Dansey's Pass Camping Ground. Whitestone Rodders
02-03/02/2008 Trust House 40th NZ Drag Racing Nationals. Masterton Motorplex. Details www.mastertonmotorplex.co.nz
03/02/2008 Day Run, Franklin Road, Pukekohe. Pukekohe Hot Rod Club
03/02/2008 Moonshine’s American Vehicle Day. Trentham Racecourse Upper Hutt. $5.00 per person (under 12 free) All American Cars Welcome Food stalls,trade stalls/displays Helicopter and Hot Air Balloon Rides Cars.Cars,Cars Awesome Day for whole Family. Bring a picnic and relax to Live Band -Turbo Rats
06/02/2008 Muscle Car Wars & Hot Rod Challenge. (Kevin McInroe Memorial). Powerbuilt International Dragway. www.pegasusbaydrags.co.nz
06/02/2008 Twilight Run. Hosted by Wheels Inc.
06/02/2008 Whitestone Rodders Rod Run. Dansies Pass.
09/02/2008 NZ Classic Car Fun Run. Choose from one of 6 runs to Matua Valley Winery, to Port Albert, to Mill Bay Beach, to Westbrook Winery Waimauku, to Waharau Regional Park or to Cooks Landing Winery Te Kauwhata. There will be a maximum of 40 cars per run and places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. They will attempt to satisfy your second choice of run, if your first choice is full. All entrants should be lined up in the formation area at the Ellerslie Racecourse area by 9:20am at the latest. All runs depart from Ellerslie Racecourse about 10am. It is recommended that you bring a picnic lunch. However those wishing to buy food and drinks should do so on the way, as the majority of the destinations do not have food available nearby. Entry to this event is free and entries will close on Friday 1 February so that we can mail out your detailed Information Pack. Enter online www.concours.org.nz/forms.html
09/02/2008 Xtreme Auto eXpo. In association with THE ROCK, An all new motor show at the Hawke’s Bay Showgrounds in Hastings. Xtreme Auto eXpo is definitely all about transport...all forms, for all types. Exhibits catering to the entire wide world of transport! Cars, motorbikes, speedboats, yachts, trucks, go-karts, hot rods, scooters. It’s an explosive range of vehicles, exhibitors and live entertainment! Show and Shine for bikes and cars, road safety education, extreme displays of entertainment – top NZ FMX rider Luke Smith, BMX and skate, auto clubs, burnout competition, Big Noise Audio dB drags, stunning extreme auto angels, DJ’s on the outdoor stage, a restricted bar area, a huge range of exhibits and anything and everything more that’s extreme! To keep up with what’s happening and for further information about Xtreme Auto eXpo and Hawke’s Bay Youth and Tourism Incorporated, check out the website www.xax.co.nz to download your registration form.
09-10/02/2008 Morrinsville Motorama. Hosted by Yankee Haulers at the Morrinsville Polo Grounds (enter off Avenue Rd). Saturday - Gates open at 7pm, food & drinks for sale and a drive-in movie at 9pm. Sunday - gates open 9am – 2pm with short cruises during the day. Swapmeet, hot rod rides, spot prizes, raffles, prizegiving, bands & entertainment. Gold coin entry at the gate, proceeds supporting Morrinsville & Tahuna Fire Brigade and Morrinsville St Johns Ambulance. RSVP before the 1st of February. Contact: Todd Sherburd 07 887 5549 / 0274 927337 or Dianne Barlow 07 889 0097 / 0274 942 697
10/02/2008 Comp meeting #3. Fram Autolite Dragway. www.framautolitedragway.co.nz
14/02/2008 Southern Street Rodders cruise night. Meet North Beach 6pm for run to Woodend Campground for BBQ.
15/02/2008 Night Speed Drag Wars. Fram Autolite Dragway. www.framautolitedragway.co.nz
15-17/02/2008 Art Deco weekend in Napier Deco Centre, 163 Tennyson Street, Napier. Nowhere else can you see such a variety of buildings in the styles of the 1930s - Stripped Classical, Spanish Mission, and above all Art Deco, the style of the 20th Century - in such a concentrated area. Phone: 64 6 835-0022 Fax: 64 6 835-1912 Art Deco Trust Email: trust@artdeconapier.com
17/02/2008 Manawatu's All Chrysler Day. From 9.30am to 12.00pm on the Railway Land (Just past the Warehouse on Main Street) with a Mystery Run afterwards. Open to all Chrysler vehicles past & present. Vintage, classic, muscle, new & competition vehicles welcome. For further info ph Gordon 06 3542375 A/H.
17/02/2008 Wanganui Street Drags. The 22nd annual event by Wanganui Road Rodders will have Taupo Quay receiving another serious pounding by lower north island entrants. Regular features include challenges between V8 & Tuner, GM & Ford, and club members battling for the coveted Ivan Jones memorial trophy. Scrutineering from 6 :00am to 9:30am. Racing starts at 10:00am. Spectator admissions $25 family, $10 single, $5 kids, under 5s free. Competition enquiries to Grant Rivers 0274441744.
17/02/2008 Mid West Breakfast. BP Auto Stop on the Northern motorway at the Auto Bahn Cafe starting at 8.30am.
20-24/02/2008 Americarna. Due to overwhelming support, entries are closed for the 2008 event. We realise this will disappoint those unable to be part of the event but as previously mentioned Americarna is about quality of event not quantity! For those registered, see you in February 08. John Rae - Event Director.
23-24/02/2008 Pukekohe Swap Meet
23-24/02/2008 Americarna There will be a mini run on Wednesday afternoon the 20th more than likely a sanctioned event to assist those with guard exemptions. The number of entries that will be accepted is increased to 750! Those who supported Americarna this year will receive their registration forms in the next few weeks and be given a month to get them in before we open up to new attendees. We are working on more innovative ways to improve Americarna for 2008. Bob Anderson, a long time hot rodder and classic car enthusiast has been appointed by Taranaki Chamber of Commerce as Event Co-ordinator with one of the roles being to work on Americarna. We will forward more information to your mag on Americarna 2008 in due course
24/02/2008 Streetscene’s Mystery Cruise. Meet Brougham St 10.30.
24/02/2008 Twin Rivers’ Classic Car Parade. North Hagley Park from 10.30 am. $15 per car (to charity). Run begins at 2pm.
24/02/2008 Paraparaumu Airport Ltd Sprints, Show 'n' Shine and Sound-off. (Rain date; 2nd Mar). The event is sponsored by LTNZ and the Kapiti Coast District Council with help from the Police and other local organisations. It is run to promote Road Safety and to build relationships with the younger drivers in the community by allowing them to race their cars in a safe environment. The event is becoming more popular and this year will be bigger than ever. For details call Dave Billington; Mob: 021 779 104 or ph: 04 296 1960.
24/02/2008 Import Battle # 2. Fram Autolite Dragway. www.framautolitedragway.co.nz
24/02/2008 Competition Meet. Taupo International Dragway. Details at www.taupodragway.bignoise.co.nz.
24/02/2008 Gore 1/8 mile Drags. Final of summer series. Details www.southerndragways.co.nz
27/01/2008 Four & Rotary Nationals. Fram Autolite Dragway. www.framautolitedragway.co.nz
27/01/2008 Alexandra Airport Drags. Part of summer series. Details www.southerndragways.co.nz
29/02 - 02/03/3007 Rod Run Waitete RFC, Te Kuiti Rod & Custom Club
29/02/2008 Garden City Rodders band night. The Mill, Christchurch.
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NZ MARCH 2008

01/03/2008 Peter Dore Memorial Run
01/03/2008 Great USA Day. Hosted by Stateside Streeters Inc. Location - Tahuna Park, Victoria Road, Dunedin. As usual there will be the all important cruise and get-together on the Friday evening prior to the display on Saturday. This year’s plans are aiming for over 400 American origin vehicles! For any further details on programme or accommodation etc email: statesidestreetersinc@hotmail .com
01-02/03/2008 Century Batteries Northern Nationals. Fram Autolite Dragway. www.framautolitedragway.co.nz
07/03/2008 Night Speed Drag Wars. Fram Autolite Dragway. www.framautolitedragway.co.nz
07-09/03/2008 Kiwi Rodders Campout & Rod Run, Napier. For details call Bruce on 021 658 9961 or Allan on 0274 409 500
09/03/2008 Day Run, Puketutu Island to Herald Island. Harbour City Rod Club
09/03/2008 New Plymouth Rodders Annual Street Drags. 1/8-mile, various classes, great prizes, $500 cash burnout competition, etc. Contact Kerry 021 266 6632 for any other info.
09/03/2008 Fours and Rotary meeting. Powerbuilt International Dragway. www.pegasusbaydrags.co.nz
13/03/2008 Southern Street Rodders cruise night. Meet North Beach 6pm for run to Hurrell’s, Larcombes Road, Rolleston for BBQ.
16/03/2008 Mid West Breakfast. BP Auto Stop on the Northern motorway at the Auto Bahn Cafe starting at 8.30am.
16/03/2008 Century Batteries Season Finals. Fram Autolite Dragway. www.framautolitedragway.co.nz
20-24/03/2008 Swann Insurance Intermarque Classic Car Insurance 2008 Street Rod Nationals, Methven. Hosted by Americar Rod & Custom Club Inc. The 2008 Street Rod Nationals theme is Back to the 80’s to relive the era of the great Southern Nationals held in Ashburton in 1981, 1983 and 1985. On Sunday 23 March we will be cruising from Methven to Ashburton (approximate 30 minute drive) for our Show ‘n’ Shine day. This is being held at the Ashburton Racecourse from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm and is our Gala Day to show our hot rods and street machines to the public of Canterbury and in fact the whole South Island. We will have bands playing throughout the day as well as other entertainment, food stalls and trade sites for our wonderful sponsors and other associated vendors. For the entrants there will be bus tours provided to showcase some of the features of our area as well as some of the well known watering holes. This will be followed by dinner, a great social evening with prize giving and supper and another band back at the famous Blue Pub in Methven. Prices for accommodation vary, but motel units are available from $80.00 per night for two people and bed/breakfast from $27.00 per person per night at Barkers Lodge. As Methven has 3500 beds available, there is no shortage of accommodation to suit all budgets and tastes. For all accommodation enquiries please contact the Methven I-SITE Visitor Centre on 0800 124 636 or email methven@i-SITE.org. They are more than willing to help with any accommodation bookings and can provide you with a range of what is on offer for the weekend. So what are you waiting for? Send in an entry with a deposit to ensure that you don’t miss this great fun filled weekend at the 2008 Street Rod Nationals. Entry forms are available on the NZHRA website, www.hotrod.org.nz or The Secretary, 2008 Street Rod Nationals Committee, PO Box 316, Ashburton, 7740. Phone 03 308 1008 or Email americars@clear.net.nz Keep scanning this column for a monthly update … we wouldn’t want you to miss out on anything.
21-24/03/2008 Auckland Motors Mitsubishi American Muscle Car Show. Henderson Recreation Centre. All enquiries phone John 09 818 3883 or 027 454 1078
29-30/03/2008 Drag racing at Masterton Motorplex. Details www.mastertonmotorplex.co.nz
30/03/2008 Hot Rod Blowout. Hosted by the Scroungers. This year’s Hot Rod Blowout is to be held at the Rosebank Go-Cart and Speedway track on Rosebank road off the North Western Motorway. The NEW location enables the Scroungers to expand the event. They open their invite out to old hot rods, drag cars, motorcycles, speedway cars etc. This is a static display, however their will be up to three bands playing. Facilities include a bar and food stand and toilets etc. This is the 10 year anniversary of the Scroungers and its shaping up to be the best yet with ex pat member, Kevin Perry attending from California along with Aaron Von Minden from Savage Speed. ALSO, a Saturday night function is being put together to celebrate the past. For further information, please contact Chris Piaggi on 09 444 7372
30/03/2008 Canterbury Classic & Hot Rod Run. The 6th Annual North Canterbury Classic Tour departs Janel Coffee Lounge, Hawke Street, New Brighton, Christchurch from 9am. Last car departs 10am. All classic, hot rod, street machine and custom cars welcome. Last year 252 vehicles participated. Entry just $10 per vehicle. Bring a picnic lunch or buy from Janel at start. Pre-registration not required. Report to start before 9.45am please. For details contact Trevor & Lorraine Stanley Ph (03) 942 9977 Fax (03) 942 9194, email: stancar_nzcc@hotmail.com
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NZ APRIL 2008

05/04/2008 NZHRM Club Champs, Fram Autolite Dragway
06/04/2008 Nostalgia Drags. Fram Autolite Dragway
06/04/2008 PBDRC finals. Powerbuilt International Dragway. www.pegasusbaydrags.co.nz
06/04/2008 Ed Roth Memorial run. Meet at Burger King in Moorhouse Ave at 11am for a scenic drive to Diamond Harbour for a BYO everything lunch. Ph Graeme Percasky 021 167 2592 or email usa2004@clear.net.nz.
11-13/04/2008 UP NORF RUN. Hosted by Kurbside Rodders. This will be held at the Bay of Islands Holiday Park. Top location which has all types of affordable accommodation in a secure setting. All NZHRA members welcome. Anyone interested can book accommodation with the club now. Details of events will be updated. Contact Colin 09 4050430 or Dan 09 4050995.
16-19/04/2008 Motorshow New Zealand 2008 Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton. Running in conjunction with the V8 Supercar Hamilton Street Race. For info visit www.motorshownz.co.nz
19-20/04/2008 V8 Supacars Hamilton, NZ
26/04/2008 Chrysler Mopar Nationals - Drag Racing, Car Show and Trade Display. Wheels Inc Hot Rod Club are targeting all Chrysler and Mopar enthusiasts and promoting a new event for entrants and the general public. Their vision is to create a colourful and vibrant fun and family atmosphere and to do that they’re inviting all makes, models and year of manufacture vehicles that are part of the CHRSYLER and MOPAR group. Models including all new and early models classics (i.e. Hillman, Jenson, Humber, Desoto, Plymouth, Dodge, Jeep, hemi or Chrysler powered hot rods and competition vehicles and any vehicles that are Chrysler bodied or powered etc. The date is Saturday 26th April 2008 at Fram Autolite Dragway, Meremere and will feature: Drag Racing, car display and car club display, trade display lane, car club parades down the drag strip and event T-shirts. If you’re a Chrysler or Mopar guy who would enjoy a great day and a bit of an unusual gathering of people from across the board of classic, vintage, muscle car and new vehicle owners then give it a whirl. Contact Dave Levien - Mobile: 0274 993 808 Email: b1wedge@ihug.co.nz
27/04/2008 Competition Meet. Taupo International Dragway
30/04-04/05/2008 FPS Beach Hop: Ultimate Passes Sold Out 21 November! Yes folks, Ultimate Pass sales exceeded our expectations and completely sold out on Nov 21. This is a great start for us and we thank those who got in early. Standard Passes are also coming in at a great rate to keep us very busy. We’ll keep our website updated with entry numbers so you can keep a track of how things are going. There are some fantastic new hot rods and recently imported classic cars due to debut at the Festival – we’ve seen some great photos. So make sure you send us a photo of your vehicle when you enter – we might even use it in our Festival programme! Early Entrant Prize Draws. Pioneer Auto Parts have really stepped up to the plate with the rebuilt Chevy V8 engine we are giving away. They’re supplying a new 600 Holley carb, Weiand inlet manifold, engine dress up kit and K&N Filter. The motor has a bit of history – remember the green metalflake 27T Hot Rod Challenge Roadster? Dave Green of Specialty Cars (www.chevyparts.co.nz) said we could keep the motor which was on loan. Colin Willoughby at Comtech is now putting it together using parts supplied by ACL (www.acl.co.nz). To win the engine then you must register your vehicle for the Famous Pacific Shipping Beach Hop 2008 before March 1st 2008 – visit our website to enter online. If you enter before December 1st we’ll also put you in the draw to win a copy of the “Red Shift” Series 1 DVD. Makita Give Away Car Update We had a little bit of a setback this week. Whangamata is currently having a large number of roads resealed and yep, you guessed it, yesterday the Pontiac got a cracked windscreen as a result. Thanks to Classic Cover Insurance this was quickly repaired and we’re off to the Cambridge Classic Car Show this Sunday. Make sure you swing by and check the car out as this is the last time it’ll be seen in this form. This week we paid a visit to Brendon Tordoff at DTM Wheels in Hamilton who are supplying Billet Specialties wheels for the project. Next week Kieran Adams at Valley Panel Beaters in Thames is going to remove 1 small (5mm) bubble of rust and 1 small ding (10 cent size). The car will have all exterior trim removed and next Friday we’re taking it to Steve Levine at Imagin-Airing who is going to lay on the luscious House of Kolor Candy paint. Watch this space for updates! 2008 Festival T Shirt Design Check out our website (www.beachhop.co.nz) to get a sneak peak at the 2008 T Shirt. We hope to have them available for order in the New year. The Team at Beach Hop Central. Major Sponsor: Famous Pacific Shipping, in association with Makita Powertools, Repco, Number 1, Classic Cover Insurance, Meguiars and Streets Ice Cream.
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NZ MAY 2008

03-04/05/2008 Marineland Run & Swapmeet.
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NZ JUNE 2008

13-15/06/2008 35th Anniversary, Wanganui. Wanganui Road Rodders
21-22/06/2008 Bay Rodders Rod Run - Car Display - Swap Meet, Hotel Armitage & Durham St Car Park Building
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NZ JULY 2008

04/07/2008 Independence Day Run.
13/07/2008 Rotorua Swapmeet.
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NZ AUGUST 2008

02/08/2008 Palmerston North Swapmeet
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NZ SEPTEMBER 2008

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NZ OCTOBER 2008

18/10/2008 East Bay Rods 40th Anniversary. At Settlers Lodge, Waimauku. They will also be launching the "Looking Back 2" book as part of their celebrations. This is a 100 page full colour book covering the years from 1960 up to the early 70's. This publication is a joint effort between East Bay Rods and Jammin Gears. More info to follow on prices & tickets etc.
24-27/10/2008 40th Anniversary Rod Run Timaru, Tornadoes Rod & Custom Club
25-27/10/2008 25th Anniversary, venue TBA. Street Machines Southland
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