Jay Leno Takes the New Camaro Z28 for a Test Drive

The new Z28 Camaro. Camaro fans have been waiting for this nimble, incredibly powerful car for a long time. In this episode of  Jay Leno's Garage, Jay gets to be the first person outside of GM to put the new 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 through its paces on a test drive.

You can watch the episode here.

Salt Lake Valley Buick GMC Car Show to Benefit Angel's Hands Foundation

Don't miss the 3rd Annual Salt Lake Valley Buick GMC Motorcycles customer appreciation Hot Rod, Truck & Bike Show going on this Saturday, August 10th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Live music will be provided by local band Moose Canoe along with food and prizes.  Proceeds for the event will benefit Angel's Hands Foundation.

When:  Saturday, August 10th

Where:  725 West 3300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah

Time:  10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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