Creekside Community Church third annual Car Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Creekside Community Church, 4111 Mapleview Drive, Beavercreek. Registration free. Trophies, live music by Happy Days, food. Doug, (937) 270-7014. carshowinfo@ymail.com.
10th annual Ed Anderson AMCRC Regional Meet, registration 9 a.m. to noon, awards 4 p.m., Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton. Vehicle registration $10, park admission $5 per person. Sponsored by Ohio American Motors Classics Chapter of AMCRC. Mike Turner, (937) 865-0940, mike6568@webtv.net. Casey McGowan, (740) 258-2369, ramblerranch@road-runner.com.
14th annual Bob Pool “Orphan” Vehicle Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton. Co-hosted by Tri-State Chapter Studebaker Drivers Club and Wright Brothers Region Packard Auto Classics. Cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles and specialty vehicles from independent manufacturers no longer in business and “Big Three Orphans” such as Edsel, DeSoto, Corvair, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, etc. Every American and foreign make welcome to attend and be displayed. This year’s featured car is British orphans. Registration 10 a.m. to noon, donation per vehicle $10, includes park admission for driver and one passenger. Gary Grebner, (937) 426-6110. ggrebner@hotmail.com.
Stone Circle Philip D. Clawson Memorial Free Cruise-in, 3:30 to 7 p.m., 2760 S. County Road 25A, Troy. In parking lot next to BK Root Beer. Dash plaques, door prizes, 50/50 raffle. Open to all rods, customs, classics, antiques. Donations and net proceeds benefit Dayton Foundation/Philip D. and Marlene Clawson Family Memorial Scholarship Fund for Tippecanoe High School. Brian Clawson, (937) 287-4727. Kevin Clawson, (937) 667-0059.
8th annual MOPAR Cruise-in, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, Erwin Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep, 2775 S. County Road 25A, Troy. Five dollar recommended donation to benefit Troy United fund. All makes welcome. Live DJ, free popcorn, hot dogs, refreshments. Dash plaques and door prizes for exhibitors.
SEPTEMBER 26
6th annual Specialty Car Show, registration 10 a.m. to noon, Bill DeLord Autocenter, 917 Columbus Ave. (Ohio 42), Lebanon. Open to all Pontiacs, Buicks, Oldsmobiles, Cadillacs and GMCs. Sponsored by Southern Ohio Buckeye Chapter of Pontiac Oakland Club International. Awards 3 p.m. Top 25 plus specialty awards, dash plaques to first 100, goodie bags for adults and kids, door prizes, children’s activities, split the pot, food by the Yardbirds, J.D. Hughes from WGRR 103.5 FM. (937) 746-5916.
Waffle House Cruise-in, 4 to 8 p.m., Waffle House, 1225 E. Hamilton Lebanon Road, Monroe (Ohio 63, exit 29 on Interstate 75). DJ, 100 dash plaques, 50/50, door prizes, 10 percent off food purchases. (513) 539-8372.
SEPTEMBER 28
Dayton Auto Racing Fan Club meeting, 7 p.m., Jackass Flats, intersection of Rip Rap and Fishburg roads. Young guns in racing, star drivers of the future will be featured. Nonmembers invited. Bobby Sparks, (937) 335-1730.
OCTOBER 2
15th annual Vandalia Nazarene Church Car Show, registration 9 a.m. to noon, awards 3 p.m., 620 Stonequarry Road, Vandalia. Entry fee $10. Spectators free. All cars and trucks welcome. Participants door prizes, dash plaques, goodie bags to first 100. Live music, family friendly, arts and crafts vendors welcome. Proceeds support Nazarene missions. Rain date : Oct. 9. Dave, (937) 657-1692. www.vandalianazarene.tv.
OCTOBER 2 and 3
Miami Valley Four Wheelers Swap Meet, gates open at 8 a.m., 7245 Browns Run Road, Middletown. Free admission, booth setup, primitive camping, restrooms in camping area. All parts welcome. Jeep, Ford, Dodge, truck and car parts, engines, transmissions, tires, rims, body parts, interiors, axles, gears, radiators. Concessions available. Rain or shine. Mike Baker, (937) 527-5510, (937) 748-4930. Jason Baker, (937) 302-7005.
Test and Tune Solo Event, registration 9 to 10:00 a.m., drivers meeting 10:15 a.m. (walk course prior), first car out 10:30 a.m., Kil-Kare Speedway, 1166 Dayton Xenia Road, Xenia. Cost $45 per day (14 runs) or $75 both days (28 runs). Valid driver’s license and helmet (Snell 2000) required. Hosted by Corvette Troy and NCCC. www.corvette-troy.com.
OCTOBER 10
Cruisin’ to the Ridge annual Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., awards at 4 p.m., Esther Dennis Middle School, 5120 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton (corner of Dixie and Timberlane). Vehicle registration $10, spectators free. Dash plaques to first 75 vehicles, trophies to top 75, live DJ, door prizes, 50/50 drawing. Presented by Jokers Car Club Ohio Chapter and Twisted J Customs. Eric, (937) 264-3306 or 305-4163.
OCTOBER 15
Performance Driving Experience, join Western Ohio Region of the Sports Car Club of America at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with professional instructions. PDX events focus on non-competitive lapping, where you can learn the limits of your car’s performance through advanced driving techniques. These events concentrate entirely on the teaching of safe car handling and performance driving techniques, giving drivers the opportunity to improve driving skills and increase enjoyment of driving their street vehicle. For information, vehicle eligibility and safety requirements go to www.worscca.org. Chief Registrar, (937) 427-4010. Limited number of openings so immediate registration is advised.
Final 2010 AMVETS Post 1789 monthly cruise-in, 5 to 9 p.m., 715 Market St., Brookville. Food, entertainment, 50/50 drawing. Norm Kniess, (937) 231-4641.
NOVEMBER 5
Tajwaii Two-O at the Belly Bomb Cafe and Tiki Bar, Taj Ma Garaj, 6 to 10 p.m., Taj Ma Garaj, 300 Perry St., Dayton. An evening for men AND women, sampling 20 craft beers and fine food, $40 advance admission, $50 day of event. Tasting glass, event guide, music by A Side of Fries. Must be age 21. Wear a Hawaiian lei and get free raffle ticket at door. Sponsored by White-Allen, AleFest Dayton, Prime Time Party Rental, Heidelberg Distributing. Benefits Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio and Dayton History. www.kreuzers.com. On Facebook.
NOVEMBER 7
Dayton Buckeye Model A Ford Club Swap Meet, doors open at 7 a.m. for a $3 donation, Boose Chevrolet, 575 Arlington Road, Brookville. Open to all car makes and models. Food stand serving breakfast, sandwiches/drinks. Swap meet spaces sold on first come, first served basis. Show room floor of dealership will be set up with vintage cars. 50/50 split the pot cash drawing. Contact Glen Rose, (937) 884-7643 for a space.
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