NZ Hot Rod

Upcoming EVENTS

AUGUST

> 1 Yank Tank Thursday at Botany Downs from 6 pm ‘til 9 pm.

> 2 Orewa Cruise Night: From 7 pm ‘til late and open to all American, Australian, hot rods, performance & classic cars to cruise The main meeting area isMuldoon’s car park Moana Ave. Cruising from 7 pm with hourly cruise from 8 pm 9 pm & 10 pm food is available from many of the local venues throughout Orewa. For more information, Call John 021 167687.

> 3 Palmerston North Swapmeet from 8 am.

> 4 Rodder’s Breakfast at Larfin’ Tiger hosted by Hustlers R&C at Larfin’ Tiger Café, Seaview from 9 ‘til 11 am.

> 4 Gas Guzzlers Breakfast at Caroline’s Boatshed Bar & Eatery 181 Somme Parade, Aramoho, Wanganui from 9 am.

> 4 Wild West Breakfast on Lincoln Rd, Henderson.

> 4 Long Beach Hi-Performance Swapmeet, California. Call 001 714 557 5979.

> 11 Classic Car Breakfast at Westside Grill, 41 Tukapa St New Plymouth from 9 am.

> 11 Hot Rod breakfast hosted by Oogah Rodders at the Swanson RSA.

> 18 Mid West Rodders Breakfast at Columbus Café, Mitre 10 Mega, Northwest Shopping Centre. For information, contact Alan Walker (027)496 7072.

> 18 Zone 2 Memorial Run, Auckland. Two start points, 1) Mitre 10, Westgate & 2) Bellagio Café, Plunket Ave, Manukau. Both are leaving at 10 am on separate cruises before meeting at the Hobsonville RSA, 114 Hobsonville Rd for a buffet lunch and where refreshments are available. Money raised will go to the Heart Foundation. Info: Contact Rob on 021 992 964.

> 25 Western Bays Show ‘n Shine at the Kennel Club, Porirua.

> 25 Caffeine & Classics is held on the last Sunday of every month at Smales Farm business park, Takapuna. This event is open to all types of classic vehicles: motorcycles, hot rods, muscle cars, vintage and classic cars are all welcome to come along for a coffee and to have a look at the wide variety of vehicles present. Details at www.protectainsurance.co.nz/news-and-events or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CaffeineAndClassics

SEPTEMBER

> 1 Henry Ford Memorial Day Display & hosted by the Waikato Mustang Owners Club at the Claudelands Event Centre. Entry from 8 am is via Gate 4 on Brooklyn Rd. Open to the vehicles of Henry Ford from 1900 to the present. Entry fees: $10 per show car, $10 for each adult/spectator, Free entry for kids under 12 accompanied by an adult, swap sites are $15 and trade stand sites are $25. Proceeds to Waikato Air Ambulance. No Dogs allowed. (rain date: 22nd September). Info: Paul, 027 548 8145 or Bob 027 478 5912.

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