Import Spring Showoff at Maverik Center April 10th

Import Spring Showoff returns to The Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah on April 10th, 2016 from 1 - 4pm.   General Admission is free!

Last year over 2,000 cars were in attendance and 6,000+ spectators came to be a part of the show.

ISS blasted onto the car scene back in 2013 with the idea of bringing all the sport compact car owners together to one central location to celebrate the love and passion of modified cars. The hybrid type of meet/car show brings car owners of all types closer together that share the same kind of passion for modified cars. ISS continues to keep costs low to bring in new participation from attendees, sponsorship, and everything else as it continues to evolve.

The Import Spring Showoff Media contest returns for 2016. And all three categories are returning so why not try and make some money if you're gonna be taking media at the event. Winners will be selected by the ISS staff. You can only win 1 of the 3 categories.

Video Contest:

The winner will receive a $250 Visa Gift Card and the video will become the official video of the 2016 event and featured on the Website. 

You will have 2 weeks from the end of the event to complete your video.

Requirements for the video are the length must be a minimum of 4 minutes and a max of 6 minutes. 

Music featured in the Video must be Family and Work safe. The event logo or the correct event name must be listed in the Video. 

Drone footage will only be allowed by those who "check in" their drones with ISS so that they know who is flying them. 

All videos must be loaded to YouTube or Vimeo.

For more info on ISS visit ImportSpringShowoff.com

Utah International Auto Expo 2016

The Utah International Auto Expo at the South Towne Exposition Center in Sandy, Utah starts today and runs through Monday.  Don't miss this great opportunity to see the newest cars, trucks and SUVs up close as well as test drive select vehicles!  

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Free Parking

Kids 12 & under are free on Sunday and Monday

South Towne Exposition Center:

9575 South State Street
Sandy, UT 84070
385.565.4400

Hours:

Friday 11 am – 10 pm
Saturday 10 am – 10 pm
Sunday 10 am – 8 pm
Monday (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) 10 am – 8 pm


Ticket Prices:

Adults (13+) $10
Senior Citizens (62 & Over) $6
Military (with any DOD ID) $6
Children (7–12) $6
Children (6 & under) FREE
Family Days – Sun/Mon (12 & under) FREE with paying adult

Presented by the New Car Dealers of Utah

Click here for more information

Historic 25th Street Car & Motorcycle Show in Ogden, Utah

Historic 25th Street Car & Motorcycle Show 

Friday, June 6, 2014, 5 – 9 p.m.

Over 300 classic vehicles will be on display on Historic 25th Street in downtown Ogden, Utah, from Washington Blvd to Wall Ave. This is a fun annual event that takes place the first Friday in June in conjunction with the monthly art stroll.

Enter your car in the show by registering at the booth located at 25th Street and Lincoln Ave starting at 3pm. City officials and local merchants select 20+ prize winners! Winners are announced at 8:30 pm. Car owners must be registered to win. All prizes are donated by 25th Street Association Members and participating businesses, and all proceeds of the car show benefit the Historic 25th Street Association.

Come enjoy the car show, visit the historic art district, and enjoy entertainment, shopping, and dining in one of the many unique downtown Ogden restaurants.

Free admission to the public; $10 to register vehicles

For more info:  Call Ogden City Special Events at 801-773-8438 or visit - www.historic25carshow.com

Rods, Hogs & Rigs Car Show to Benefit Stansbury Elementary

The 6th annual Rods, Hogs & Rigs Car Show takes place this Friday, May 30th at the Kenworth Sales Company dealership in West Valley City, Utah.

This "extravaganza" is a community fundraising event with 100 percent of the proceeds set to benefit student programs at Stansbury Elementary School.  

The event will feature classic cars, motorcycles and trucks on display plus food, music and a raffle with prizes for families.  Kids will love this show with the Chick-Fil-A Cow, Grizzbee from the Utah Grizzlies and Bumble from the Salt Lake Bees all expected to be in attendance.

Olympic champion Derek Parra, Amanda Jones, from 101.5 the Eagle, the Geek Squad and Governor Gary Herbert will all be making appearances and will help out on judging the vehicles for awards. 

Utah car show veteran, J.C. Hackett will be on hand spinnin' the oldies and the fun kicks off at 4pm.

The show is free to attend and is also free to show your vehicle. However, because this is a charity event with all proceeds going to Stansbury Elementary there are suggested amounts of a $15.00 donation to enter your vehicle and a $5.00 donation at the gate.

For more info call Ashley Moody at (801) 412-4342 or visit:  RodsHogsRigs.com

WHAT: Rods, Hogs & Rigs

WHEN: Friday, May 30th: 4 pm - 8 pm

WHERE:  Kenworth Sales Company, 2125 South Constitution Blvd, Salt Lake City, 84119

2014 UVU Auto Expo and Swap Meet at Thanksgiving Point

If you love vintage cars and hot rods the place to be tomorrow, May 17th is the UVU Auto Expo - happening at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah. 

This is a huge event with close to 800 vintage autos and hot rods spread across the lawns of Thanksgiving Point.  What started many years ago with a display of about 70 cars has grown into one of the largest and most popular street rod and classic car exhibits in Utah. The Auto Expo is expected to attract as many as 10,000 spectators.

For 27 years the Utah Valley University annual Auto Expo has been showcasing the institution's continued presence in the auto trades and has been providing revenue to fund scholarships. 

WHAT:  UVU Auto Expo and Swap Meet

WHEN:  Auto Expo -  Sat. May 17 - 7am to 5:30 pm 

             Swap Meet - Friday, May 16 - noon - 4pm  and  Saturday, May 17 - 7 am - 4 pm

WHERE:  Thanksgiving Point - Electric Park 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, Utah

The UVU Auto Expo lists this as their mission:

1. To provide funding for scholarships for UVU students involved in Automotive Training Programs.

2. Preservation of the automotive tradition through showcasing quality vintage and modern vehicles and workmanship.

3. To prepare and train people for a career in the Automotive Field.

For more information visit:  http://www.uvu.edu/autoexpo/

Import Spring Showoff is back for 2014

The Import Spring Showoff presented by UtahHondas.net is back for 2014. Happening this Sunday, April 20th at the Davis County Fairgrounds in Farmington, Utah. General admission is free with the show running from 5 - 7 pm.

This event is touted as Utah's Largest Sport Compact Car festival where you can be sure to see some of Utah's finest Import and Euros in attendance.


Last year's event attracted over 1,000 cars and 3,500 people and this years ISS is expected to be even bigger and better.

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Raffle tickets, ice cold bottled water, and ISS Tee shirts will be on sale with the money made donated to Primary Children's Hospital.


Music and food vendors also will be rounding out the atmosphere of the event.

You can grab a bite to eat, check out the booths on Sponsor Row, jam out to a Live DJ, and walk among 4 parking lots filled with Local Sport Compact Cars.

In the main lot you will be able to pick your favorite cars in over 15 different categories. Have your smart phones or tablets at the ready because for the first time you will cast your votes digitally as you browse the lot.

For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/ImportSpringShowoff

or   UtahHondas.net



What:  Import Spring Showoff
Where:  151 South  1100 West, Farmington, Utah  84025
Date:  Sunday, April 20, 2014
Time:  5-7pm

Check out this video to get a feel for some of the great cars that will be on display.

Day of Hope Car Show to Benefit Child Victims of Crime

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The Day of Hope Car Show, Utah's fastest growing car show, will be held this Saturday at Veteran's Memorial Park in West Jordan, Utah.  This show should be a lot of fun with hundreds of vintage and contemporary cars on display and plenty of family friendly events throughout the day.

Enjoy the only food truck war in Utah, live music, vendors and family fun for the kids.  Awards will be handed out by V.I.P. judges and all the proceeds for the day's event will benefit the over 1,600 child victims of crime served each year by the Children's Justice Center of Salt Lake County.  

Admission is free to attend and car entries are $25 the day of show.

For more information visit:  www.dayofhopecarshow.com

When:  Saturday, August 3rd

Where: 8020 S. Rosa Park Drive (West of Redwood Road)

Time:  Noon - 4:30 p.m

You can learn more about the Children's Justice Center of Salt Lake County at:  www.cjcslc.org

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Motorcyclist in Orem, Utah grabs coffee cup from rear bumper of moving SUV

We file this one under "flirting with disaster".

Have you seen this video from 28 year old motorcyclist Nate Bos, shot from his helmet mounted GoPro Hero3 on Geneva Road in Orem, Utah?

The HD video shows what happened back in May when Bos, riding his 2003 Honda CBR 600RR, spotted a coffee mug teetering precariously on the back bumper of a Ford Explorer.  Bos told ABC News recently that he "knew right away" when he saw the cup that he was going to give it back to the lady driving the SUV. Bos uses his 10 years of riding experience to glide up close enough to the bumper to retrieve the cup and then manages to ride alongside the Explorer long enough for the driver to notice he has her cup. The driver slows down a bit, rolls down the window, takes the cup and indicates that it was her daughter that left it on the bumper.  The driver of the SUV thanks Bos and both continue on without stopping!

The video has gone viral with more than a million views after someone posted it to the popular internet sharing site Reddit.  And the recent interview with ABC News added even more interest in the video.

In a "do as I say, not as I do" moment, Bos wisely admits that he "wouldn't recommend anybody else sneaking up on a car like that."

Watch the daring rescue of the cup, the hand off and then a little celebratory "hand dance" at the end:




Source:  ABC News

2013 Cache Valley Cruise In to Feature 1969 Dodge Super Bee Grand Prize Giveaway

The Cache Valley Cruising Association is set to present the Cache Valley Cruise In July 4th, 5th and 6th at the Cache County Fairgrounds in Logan, Utah.

The Cache Valley Cruise-In has grown each successive year and is now attracting over 1000  vehicles which include Street Rods, Street Machines, Customs, Restored Vehicles, Motorcycles, and Trucks, while spectator attendance has risen to more than 30,000 people. This is one of Northern Utah and Southern Idaho's most loved premiere events and it is all capped off Saturday night from 6:30 - 8:30 with a Main Street Cruising Parade. 

The Grand Prize Giveaway Car this year will be a 1969 Dodge Super Bee.  Equipped with the standard 383 Magnum engine and heavy-duty 4 speed transmission, it is a shining example of Mopar’s take on the muscle car.  The style is vintage 60’s. The blue paint and the white vinyl top are complemented by the white bumblebee stripe across the trunk and rear quarters.  

Rock superstar Pat Benatar will perform as the headline act Friday, July 5th.  Joining her onstage will be her husband and longtime lead guitarist/songwriting partner Neil Giraldo.  Benatar is a 4-time Grammy Award winner and has sold over 30 million albums, garnering 14 Top 40 hits, including such classics as "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" and "Love is a Battlefield."

The Cache Valley Cruise In has grown to be one of the largest outdoor vintage car shows in the Mountain West.  Show admission is $5.00 each for anyone age 18 and over and $1.00 for ages 5-17. Your admittance ticket gives you a chance to win the giveaway car.  A ticket is good for all 3 days of the show.

Cache County Fairgrounds: 400 South 500 West, Logan

Event dates and times:

THURSDAY - July 4, 2013

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration at Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites (853 South Main, Logan)

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Women's World

10:00 am - 5:00 pm Swap Meet, Commercial Booths, Food Court

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Poker Run

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Café Rio Dinner (Poker Run last stop)

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sock Hop at Fairgrounds

FRIDAY - JULY 5, 2013

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration at Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites (853 South Main, Logan)

9:00 am – 4:30 pm Show-N-Shine

10:00 am – 5:00 pm Women's World

10:00 am – 6:00 pm Swap Meet, Commercial Booths, & Food Court

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Kids Games

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lip Sync Contest, Street Rod Fashion Show

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Concert at Fairgrounds (gates open at 6:30 pm)

SATURDAY - JULY 6, 2013

8:00 am – 11:00 am Breakfast at fairgrounds (Local Firefighters)

8:00 am – 12:00 pm Registration at Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites (853 South Main, Logan)

9:00 am – 4:30 pm Show-N-Shine

10:00 am - 5:00 pm Women's World

10:00 am – 6:00 pm Swap Meet, Commercial Booths, & Food Court

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Kids Games

4:30 pm – Awards Ceremony in Rodeo Arena

6:00 pm – Drawing for Giveaway Car

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Main Street Cruising Parade

Source:  Cache Valley Cruising Association

April Action Car Show - Moab, Utah

The April Action Car Show takes place this weekend against the stunning backdrop of Moab, Utah.  People  travel from all over the U.S. to participate in all that Moab has to offer during this special weekend.

The Rotary Club of Moab is at the helm this year and J.C. Hackett will be spinning the tunes.  You can learn more about the 21st Annual April Action Car Show by clicking here.

To get a feel for this car show take a look at video highlights from an episode of the TV show My Classic Car showing host Dennis Gage visiting Moab for the first time and taking in the sights and the show.



Highlights from a past show:

Jeep - Mopar Concept Vehicles in Action at the 47th Annual Easter Jeep Safari

Jeep - Mopar recently released a video showing their concept vehicles in action at the 47th Annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah.  Vehicles include:

• The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Concept
• The Jeep Wrangler Mopar Recon
• The Jeep Wrangler Stitch
• The Jeep Sand Trooper II
• The Jeep Wrangler Flattop
• The Jeep Wrangler Slim

Jeep and Mopar Concept Vehicles for 2013 Moab Easter Jeep Safari

Each year thousands of die-hard off-road enthusiasts gather for the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. This year's event, from March 23rd through the 31st, will be the 47th annual Jeep safari.  A much anticipated highlight is always the concept vehicles that Jeep and Mopar bring to the event each year.

Jeep and Mopar have revealed six new concept vehicles for the 47th Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari.


Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk II

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The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Concept is the most extreme Grand Cherokee ever with 35-inch tires and EcoDiesel V-6 power.

Jeep Wrangler Recon

The Jeep Wrangler Mopar Recon features 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 power and prototype beadlock wheels and Stinger off-road bumper.

Jeep Wrangler Stitch

The Jeep Wrangler Stitch is a light-weight follow-up to the diehard enthusiasts’ favorite Wrangler Pork Chop.

Jeep Wrangler Sand Trooper II

The Jeep Sand Trooper II builds on the extreme off-road capabilities of the original Sand Trooper with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 and Mopar Portal axles and Shorty off-road bumper.

Jeep Wrangler Flattop

The Jeep Wrangler Flattop features 37-inch tires and go-anywhere hardware in a sophisticated package.

Jeep Wrangler Slim

The Jeep Wrangler Slim combines affordable extreme weekend fun with everyday road use featuring Mopar prototype 2-inch lift kit and prototype on-road beadlock wheels.

“Off-road enthusiasts will be pleasantly surprised by the range of Jeep models we’re bringing to this year’s Easter Jeep Safari,” said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “We go to this extremely popular event in Moab each year to showcase the latest production vehicles from Jeep, as well as a host of new customization and personalization ideas. In doing so, we connect with and receive a tremendous amount of feedback from our most loyal customers.”

Since 2002, Jeep and Mopar have teamed to create nearly 40 unique concept vehicles for enthusiasts who attend the popular Easter Jeep Safari.

Source: Chrysler Group

Car and Motorcycle Show to Benefit Epilepsy Association of Utah

The car and motorcycle community is coming together in South Jordan, Utah tomorrow, Aug. 18th in support of the Epilepsy Association of Utah.  

Shake Rattle & Roll Car and Motorcycle Show is a fundraising event featuring great cars and motorcycles along with live music, great food, vendor booths and raffles. Tomorrow from 11 a.m to 7 p.m you can drop by the Pop On Over Cafe in South Jordan Utah for some family fun including bounce houses for the kids.  Bring in any item you want and have it pinstriped...yes, even your toilet seat!

The Epilepsy Association of Utah provides services to individuals who deal with the challenges of epilepsy and seizure disorders.

100 percent of the money raised at this event will go to the EAU.  Sounds like a fun way to spend a Saturday and show your support for the more than 100,000 people living with epilepsy in Utah!

Event Details:

Saturday, August 18, 2012
11am to 7pm
Pop On Over Cafe
1098 West South Jordan Parkway
Suite 110
South Jordan, Utah
84095

Porsche Club of America Holds Annual Porsche Parade in Salt Lake City

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The Porsche Club of America held its annual convention, called Porsche Parade, in Salt Lake City last week.  Club members come from all across North America to celebrate Porsche ownership, compete in  events, attend seminars and visit with other PCA members they may only see once a year.

This year's Concours of several hundred Porsches was held on the grounds of the Utah State Capitol and as you can imagine was quite a spectacular display.

Several photo gallery's have been posted online including this one from Salt Lake City's Strong Porsche's facebook page: http://on.fb.me/NglPaE  and this one from Parade 2012 on Flickr:  http://bit.ly/NUySg6

Enjoy!

Photo Source:  Parade 2012/Flickr

Cruisin' the Boulevard - Coats for Kids in Bountiful, Utah

This Friday and Saturday, June 15th & 16th, the Rotary Club of Bountiful, Utah is sponsoring an event called Cruisin' the Boulevard - Coats for Kids.   This is the 14th year for the event, that includes a car show, parade, live music and lots of family fun.


Coats for Kids raises money to provide coats, boots and mittens for children in need in the Bountiful school system. Well over 4000 children have been assisted since the event began in 1998. One of the most popular events each year is the Burt Brothers sponsored burn-out exhibition.



Starting Friday night from 6 - 10 pm the following events are on tap:

Main street cruisin' parade
Burt Brothers burn-out exhibition
Marie Calendar pie eating contest
George Miller's 50's & 60's music live entertainment
Food, dancing, limbo and dance contest
Climbing wall, hula hoop contest, face painting
Dress in 50's & 60's fashion to be eligible for a door prize

And then continuing on Saturday:

Car Show in the Bountiful City Park
Food, Games and Fun!
Car Show awards around 2:30

The event is free to the public. For more information on the event click here.

Utah Miata Club hosts Miatas in Moab V

The red rocks of southern Utah will be the backdrop for the Utah Miata Club's premier event next week - Miatas in Moab V. When we met club president Mike Bailey earlier this year at the Utah International Auto Expo he let us know about this event held every two years in beautiful Moab, Utah.  Mike tells us this event just keeps getting better each time they meet with close to 300 Miatas from all over the country in attendance.  (To see where people will be driving in from, check out the map on the Utah Miata Club website.)

Miatas in Moab 2012 will be held, as it was last time, at the Red Cliffs Lodge.  The event begins Thursday, May 3 and runs through Saturday May 5, 2012 (Checkout Sunday).  Event registration opens at 5:00 PM Thursday, and the welcome Social is Thursday Evening at the Red Cliffs Hotel. Many will be coming a day early as events and drives will start at 9:00 a.m. Friday. Attendees are also encouraged to stay an extra day or two to enjoy the national parks and all there is to do in the area.


Moab is a gorgeous venue for these Mazda enthusiasts...makes me wish I drove a Miata!   If you'd like to join in on the conversation about this event or Mazda Miatas in general check out the Utah Miata Club group on Facebook or the forum on Miata.net.

Here is a video highlighting just how fun Miatas in Moab can be: