Thursday, August 19, 2010

NASCAR in Bristol, Midwest Camaro Fest in Riverside, Sprint Bandits at Lakeside, cruises, car shows, races, and more. Kansas City car events for August 20, 21, 22

There are some pretty big car events going on around Kansas City this weekend. The Midwest Camaro Fest in Riverside is always one of the best shows of the year if you like Chevy’s interpretation of the Pony Car. The Sprint Bandits have a big two-day, open-wheel Sprint Car show at Lakeside Speedway. And if you want to enjoy your car time in the comfort of your air conditioned home, the big guns from NASCAR will be at the Bristol Motor Speedway for one of the most action-packed events they’ll have all year. However you want to look at it, there are tons of places for car lovers to rendezvous this weekend.

Kansas City area car shows

Saturday, August 21. Riverside, Mo. Midwest Camaro Fest presented by the Camaro Club of Kansas City. E.H. Young Riverfront Park. Argosy Parkway (9 Highway and I-635), 64150. Registration from 9:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. For more information, contact James Diman at (816) 210-4421, e-mail jdiman@kc.rr.com, or visit http://www.camaroclubkc.com/.

Saturday, August 21. Shawnee, Kan. 2nd Annual Cars in the Park benefiting the Johnson County Parks & Recreation Department's Special Olympics/Special Population efforts. Theatre in the Park, 7710 Renner Road, 66219. All participants must be registered by noon to be judged. Awards at 2:00 p.m. Optional Cruise through Shawnee Mission Park following show. For more information, contact Kelly Reilly at (913) 831-3355, or kelly.reilly@joco.gov .

Saturday, August 21. Blue Springs, Mo. 6th Annual First Baptist Church Car Show. 1405 Main St (15th and Main), 64015. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Registration until 11:00 a.m. For more information, contact Jerry Young at (816) 524-2083 or e-mail youngfalcon@earthlink.net.

Saturday, August 21. Kansas City, Mo. 4th Annual Bethel Baptist Car and Motorcycle Show. 3700 NE Barry Road (corner of NE Barry Road & NE Cleveland on the south end of Cleveland). 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Dash plaques for the 1st 100 registered. For more information, contact Harold Dinsmore at (816) 210-6984, e-mail bethelbaptistchurchkc@gmail.com, or visit http://www.bethelbaptistchurch.com/.

Kansas City area cruise nights

Friday, August 20. Riverside, Mo. Sonic Summer Cruise-In. 2727 NW Vivion Road, 64150. 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. For more information, call (816) 741-1760.

Friday, August 20. Olathe, Kan. Good Times Car Club Subway Cruise Night. 539 E Santa Fe St, 66061. 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact Subway at (913) 393-0363.

Friday, August 20. Overland Park, Kan. Longbranch TGIF Cruise presented by Hollywood Nights. Dan's Longbranch Steakhouse & Saloon, 9095 Metcalf, 66212. 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. For more information, contact Dan at (913) 642-9555.

Friday, August 20. Pleasant Hill, Mo. Pleasant Hill Cruise Night presented by the Pleasant Hill Downtown Association. First Street and Wyoming in Historic Downtown Pleasant Hill. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 21. Lee's Summit, Mo. Johnny Ray's Drive-In Cruise, 800 SW Blue Pkwy, 64063. 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. For more information, call (816) 365-0240.

Saturday, August 21. Overland Park, Kan. Dunn Brother’s Coffee Morning Cruise. 8975 Metcalf Ave. 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. For more information, call (913) 381-3030.

Saturday, August 21. Harrisonville, Mo. Posse Car Club Southerland Lumber Cruise. 2200 South Commercial, 64071. 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 21. Overland Park, Kan. Winstead’s Cruise presented by the Golden Oldies Classic Car Club. 10313 Metcalf Avenue (103rd and Metcalf), 66212. 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. For more information, contact Delbert Rhudy at (913) 724-4025, or e-mail goldenoldiescarclub@sunflower.com.

Saturday, August 21. Platte City, Mo. Righteous Rides Platte City Car Cruise. Mr. Goodcents/Pizza Shoppe parking lot. 2400 NW Prairie View Road. For more information, contact Robin Greenhagen at (816) 866-0008, or visit http://www.righteousrides.us/.

Sunday, August 22. Kearney, Mo. Kruisin' Kearney.  A-1 Wheels and More. 113 E Washington, 64060. Noon-5:00 p.m. For more information, contact Mike Rabich at (816) 903-3603 or e-mail alembo@yahoo.com.

Kansas City area car races

Friday, August 20-Saturday, August 21. Kansas City, Kan. Tompkins Industries Sprint Bandit 'Ron Shuman Classic'. Lakeside Speedway, 5616 Walcott Dr, 66109. For more information, call (913) 299-2040, or visit http://www.lakesidespeedway.net/.

Thursday, August 19-Sunday, August 22. Topeka, Kan. O'Reilly Vintage Gran Prix. Heartland Park Topeka, 7530 SW Topeka Blvd. For more information, call (785) 862-4781, or visit http://www.hpt.com/.

Friday, August 20. Kansas City, Mo. Friday Night Grudge Racing. Kansas City International Raceway, 8201 S Noland Road, 64138. For more information, call (816) 358-6700, or visit http://www.kcironline.com/.

Saturday, August 21. Kansas City, Mo. E.T. Racing Series. Kansas City International Raceway, 8201 S Noland Road, Kansas City, MO 64138. For more information, call (816) 358-6700, or visit http://www.kcironline.com/.

Saturday, August 21. Winston, Mo. Weekly racing program. I-35 Speedway, I-35 (Exit 64) and Highway 6, 64689. For more information, call (660) 749-5317, or visit http://www.i-35speedway.net/.

Saturday, August 21. Sedalia, Mo. Mid-America Modified Series and Lucas Oil Sprint Bandits. Central Missouri Speedway. Missouri Fairgrounds. For more information, call (816) 229-1338, or visit http://www.centralmissourispeedway.net/.

Saturday, August 21. Wheatland, Mo. Rockstar Energy Drink Championship Series. Lucas Oil Speedway, 700 US 54 Hwy, 65779. For more information, call (417) 282-5984, or visit http://www.lucasoilspeedway.com/.

NASCAR on Television

NASCAR is racing on the action-packed high-banked half-mile in Bristol, Tenn., this weekend. Known as “Thunder Valley,” the Bristol night races are always at the top of the “must see” list every year. The Camping World Truck Series already had their crash-filled event on Wednesday night, and Kyle Busch took home the trophy.

Saturday, August 21. Bristol, Tenn. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Irwin Tools Night Race. Bristol Motor Speedway. 6:30 p.m. on ABC Television.

Friday, August 20. Bristol, Tenn. NASCAR Nationwide Series Food City 250 . Bristol Motor Speedway. 6:00 p.m. on ESPN TV.

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