Classic American

2019 CAR OF THE YEAR

2019

APRIL 19 WHEELS DAY Surrey Street Rodders once again host the season opening event which sees Americans, customs, rods with the odd British classic and Volkswagen thrown in too. Commentary by the legendary John Price, lots of traders, autojumble, food and prizes galore. Entry by pre-entry only which is now closed. Event takes place at Rushmoor Arena, Aldershot Hants and is the first heat of Car of the Year. Don’t forget to bring your wellies and a wooly jumper – you never know what the British weather might have in store! For more info search Surrey Streetrodders in Facebook.

APRIL 21 YANCS EASTER BASH Held at Fort Paull, Battery road, Paull, near Hull, East Yorkshire, HU12 8FP. Hosted by Yorkshire American Car Club (YANCS) est 1982. Camping from Friday noon till Monday noon. Duke of Yorks bar will be open Fri/Sat night with drink and food at very good prices. Lazy day Saturday some go into Hull or take a run to the coast. Saturday night is party night in the Duke of Yorks bar with optional fancy dress and late bar good prices. SUNDAY SHOW DAY ONLY, Gate opens for exhibitors at 0900 and 10.00 for the public. SORRY NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED IN THE FORT, ONLY ON THE CAMPSITE OUT SIDE. Please no loud generators on the campsite. For more info email yancs1@yahoo.co.uk or give us a bell on 01709 542555 or mob 07787915081.

APRIL 26-28 AACI SPRING SHOW Billing Aquadrome, Northampton NN3 9DA. Trade enquiries contact Soo: 07931 402 078. To book accommodation Call: 01524 781453. For more info, see: www.aac-int.com

APRIL 27-28 SPRING BREAK Stonham Barns, Stonham Aspal, nr Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6AT 8th annual event for Hot Rod and Custom Car Culture Figure of 8 track, slot car drag racing, show & shine, live bands, DJ’s Bar, food, camping and more. www.stonhambarns.co.ukevents@stonhambarns.co.uk Tel: 01449 711111

APRIL 28 THE BIGGEST AMERICAN CAR TRUCK & BIKE SHOW IN IRELAND – Midland American Auto Club, Ireland. The biggest gathering of American Cars, Trucks & Bikes across all of Ireland in Kilbeggan in County Westmeath. The club also meets every Thursday evening from 7.30pm in Kilbeggan all year round. More information / contact: www.MAAC-Ireland.com or info@MAAC-Ireland.com and Facebook. or Joe on 00 353 87 238 8400

MAY 12 AACUK SPRING NATIONALS New venue. Birch Coppice Sports and Social Club, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1SY Please note although camping will be available on the Friday and Saturday at all events the show day is actually on the Sunday. For more info. see: www.americanauto-club.co.uk

MAY 12 SWEET 16 NO PREP REAL STREETCAR/PRO STREETCAR SHOOTOUT Lancaster Raceway, East Kirkby, Boston, Lincs 07831 650230, Facebook.com/No Prep Drag Racing

CADILLACS AND COPTERS EVENT The Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 8PP 10am - 2pm, helicopter flights 2pm onwards / View a large display of American Cars and Trucks

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