JAN. 21
Bus Trip to North American International Auto Show. Depart 7 a.m. from Fairfield Commons Mall, Beavercreek, overflow parking lot between Fox & Hound and Regal. Return from Cobo Hall 7 p.m. to arrive by 11 p.m. Cost: $45 includes bus trip, ticket to the auto show ($12 value), optional trip to Greektown Casino and free $20 ticket. Limited to first 55 people paid in advance. Make checks payable to British Transportation Museum. Send to Pete Stroble, 1399 Howell Road, Beavercreek OH 45434. Contact Pete Stroble (937) 429-0871 or 546-0039. Any profits will benefit British Transportation Museum, a 501c3.
Ed Crowder’s Old Drag Racers Reunion, 5 to 11 p.m. at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Xenia. 4-1/2 hours of old drag racing films from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. Speakers Jerry Ault and Dave Middleton. Door prizes, food and drink available. Call (937) 426-3087.
FEB. 12
40th Annual Auto Parts Swap Meet, Clark County Fairgrounds, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Miami Valley Region VCCA. All make auto parts are welcome. Spaces are $25 for 10-foot frontage. $5 at the door. Contact Lois Troutwine at ltroutwine@woh.rr.com or call (937) 692-5772.
FEB. 23-26
Dayton Auto Show, at the Dayton Convention Center, Feb. 23 and Feb. 24, noon to 9 p.m., Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Feb. 26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. General admission tickets for adults are $7. Children 12 and under free. Presented by the Dayton Area Automobile Dealers Association. Visit daytonautoshow.com.
MARCH 9-11
Hot Rod Fest, sponsored by koi Auto Parts, Dayton Expo Center. March 9, 5-10 p.m., March 10, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., March 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Muscle cars, old hot rods and dragsters. Entries are currently being sought. Apply at www.hotrodfest.com. Call (937) 938-7237 for more information.