There are so many car shows, races, and cruises around Kansas City this weekend, it'll be hard to fit them all in. The complete schedule for June 10, 11, 12

The summer car show season is heating up. And by heating up, I mean it is hot out. Really hot. An evening cruise or car race is a great way to cool off from the heat of the day. But a daytime car show isn’t too bad, either, because those paintjobs look dazzling in the sunlight.

We’ve got cruises in North Kansas City, Overland Park, and Riverside, car shows from Branson to Westmoreland, and racing from Nevada to Topeka. If you can’t find a fun car thing to do, you aren’t looking every hard.

As usual, call ahead if weather looks like an issue, break out the sunscreen and bottled water, and go do some car stuff this weekend. The complete list is right here, just for you.


Car shows and cruises in Kansas City and surrounding areas

Friday, June 10. Riverside, Mo. Riverside Red-X Cruise Night. 2401 NW Platte Rd, 64150. 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.riversideredx.com/events.html.

Friday, June 10 – Sunday, June 12. Branson Mo. 2nd annual Green County Classic Mustang Show. Area 57 next to Dick Clark Theater. For more information, call (877) 588-1957.

Friday, June 10. Lake Ozark, Mo. Hot Summer Nights Series. Bagwell Dam Strip area. 6:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. For more information, call (800) 451-4117 or (573) 964-1008 or visit http://www.cruisehotsummernights.com/.

Friday, June 10. Overland Park, Kan. Longbranch TGIF Cruise. Dan's Longbranch Steakhouse and Saloon, 9095 Metcalf, 66212. 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. For more information, call Dan at (913) 642-9555.

Friday, June 10. Basehor, Kan. Basehor Boys Sonic Drive-In Cruise. 155th and State Ave. US24/40, 6 Miles west of the Kansas Speedway/Legends. For more information, call Don at (913) 579-1669.

Friday, June 10. Overland Park, Kan. Fast Fridays at KC Trends. 133rd and Grandview. 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. For more information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116895188394069&ref=mf.

Friday, June 10. Independence, Mo. HPAC East Cruise Night. Sonic Drive-In, 4001 Jackson Dr, 64057. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. For more information, e-mail hpacmopar@hotmail.com.

Friday, June 10. Lone Jack, Mo. Happy Days Dream Cars Sonic Cruise Night. Sonic Drive In, 101 Battlefield Road, 64070. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. For more information, call Chris at (816) 616-6612.

Friday, June 10.  Blue Springs, Mo.  Winstead's Cruise Night.  7-Highway and I-70.  6:00 p.m.  For more information, call Jim at (816) 841-2116.

Saturday, June 11. North Kansas City, Mo. 2nd Saturdays NKC Car Cruise. 1900 Fayette Street. 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. For more information, call Steve at (816) 412-7907, or e-mail sebeamer@nkc.org.

Saturday, June 11. West Plains, Mo. 24th Annual Wheels and Deals On the Square Car Show at the Civic Center. 110 and Louis Street. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more information, call Danny at (417) 256-2900 or John at (417) 256-1579.

Saturday, June 11.  Tonganoxie, Kan.  4th Annual Tonganoxie Days Car and Truck Show.  VFW Post 9271.  1st Street and Tonganoxie Drive.  9:00 a.m.  For more information, call Larry at (816) 807-3919.

Saturday, June 11. Seligman, Mo. Seligman Car and Truck Show at Ruby's. Event Park, Hwy 37 South. 9:00 a.m. For more information, call (417) 662-3611, or (417) 662-3450 or visit http://www.seligmanchamber.com/.

Saturday, June 11. Warsaw, Mo. Jubilee Days Annual Car and Truck Show. Warsaw Drake Harbor. For more information, call (660) 438-5922, or (660) 438-2876 ext. 234.

Saturday, June 11. Marshfield, Mo. 4th Annual Route 66 Rotary Club Car and Motorcycle Show. 1273 Spur Drive. For more information, call Danny at (417) 859-6929 or Janie at (417) 859-7272, or visit http://www.marshfieldrotaryclub.com/.

Saturday, June 11. Independence, Mo. Summer Cruise-In at the Hartman Heritage Center. Jackson Drive next to Buffalo Wild Wings. 6:00 p.m. For more information call Jim at (816) 808-1154.

Saturday, June 11. Lee's Summit, Mo. Dan's Cruise Night. Gibson's General Store, Hwys 50 and 7. 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. For more information, call (816) 524-2221 or (816) 524-2353.

Saturday, June 11. Sedalia, Mo. Stoney Ridge Village Annual Car Show. 25023 Bothweld Road. For more information, call Connie or Lie at (660) 827-3993.

Saturday, June 11.  Sedalia, Mo.  West Central Missouri Vintage Auto Club Show.  Courthouse Square, Downtown Sedalia.  9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  For more information, call (660) 826-6964, or (660) 826-2033.

Saturday, June 11-Sunday, June 12. Branson, Mo. Annual Show-Me F100's and Ozark Run. Ramada Resort and Convention Center 1700 West to Hwy 76. For more information, call B.J. at (417) 863-9501 or (877) 588-1957.

Saturday, June 11. Merriam, Kan. Turkey Creek Cruise Night. Merriam Marketplace, 5740 Merriam Dr, 66203. For more information, call Paul at (913) 432-4041.

Saturday, June 11. Olathe, Kan. Radical Ridez Cruise Night. Sonic, 915 S Parker, 66061-4262. For more information, call Dan at (913) 440-9828.

Saturday, June 11. Overland Park, Kan. Mustang Club of KC Cruise. Foster’s Grille. 11831 Metcalf, 66210. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. All makes and models welcome. For more information, visit http://www.mustangclubofgreaterkc.com/CruiseNights.shtml or www.facebook.com/MustangClubOfGreaterKC.

Saturday, June 11. St. Joseph, Mo. Northwest Missouri Street Rods Cruise Night. Frederick Ave and Village Dr (Perkins--Exit 47). 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. For more information, call Kat (816) 233-0312 or Galen (913) 365-4832.

Sunday, June 5-Saturday, June 11. Overland Park, Kan. Plain Ole A's “Planes, Trains and Model A’s” 2011 Midwest Meeting. Marriott Hotel (and Convention Center and other Kansas City attractions), 10800 Metcalf Ave, 66210. For more information, visit http://www.plainolas.com/2011.html.

Saturday, June 11. Lee's Summit, Mo. Strotherfest Car Show. Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Rd, 64086. For more information, call Chris at (816) 246-5224, or visit http://www.strotherfest.com/.

Saturday, June 11. Westmoreland, Kan. 6th Annual Wagon Wheels Car Show. Downtown Westmoreland Main Street. For more information, call Joyce at (785) 457-3361.

Saturday, June 11-Sunday, June 12. Olathe, Kan. 27th Annual HPAC MOPAR Family Reunion Car Show and Swap Meet. Bass Pro Shops. 12051 Bass Pro Dr (119th St and I-35), 66061. For more information, visit http://www.hpacmopar.com/, call Steve at (816) 309-7377, or e-mail hpacmopar@hotmail.com.

Saturday, June 11. Raymore, Mo. Posse Car Club Dairy Queen Cruise. 400 N Foxridge Dr, 64083. 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. For more information, visit http://thepossecarclub.blogspot.com/.

Sunday, June 12.  Kansas City, Mo.  National Acurazine Meet and Show.  Jay Wolfe Acura, 103rd Street between State Line and Wornall.  Noon-4:00 p.m.  For more information, visit http://www.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=812000, call Steve at (913) 461-8073, or e-mail steventbell@gmail.com. 

Sunday, June 12. Gardner, Kan. Festival on the Trails Car Show. 136th St and Elm St, 66030. For more information, call Del at (913) 244-6150, or visit http://www.festivalonthetrails.com/car-show.cfm?.

Sunday, June 12. Salisbury, Mo. 17th Annual Salisbury Steak Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show and Festival. Salisbury City Park. 9th and Broadway. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information, call (660) 388-5942.

Sunday, June 12.  Kansas City, Mo.  Chubby's on Broadway Cruise.  3756 Broadway, 64111.  For more information, visit http://www.chubbysonbroadway.com/.


Kansas City-area car races

Friday, June 10. Kansas City, Kan. Weekly Racing. Lakeside Speedway, 5615 Wolcott Dr, 66109. For more information, call (913) 299-2040, or visit http://www.lakesidespeedway.net/.

Friday, June 10. Kansas City, Mo. Friday Night Grudge. Kansas City International Raceway, 8201 S Noland Rd, 64138. For more information, call (816) 358-6700, or visit http://www.kcironline.com/.

Friday, June 10. LaMonte, Mo. Weekly Racing. L A Raceway, 11649, 65337. For more information, call (660) 563-9878, or visit http://www.laraceway.com/.

Friday, June 10-11. Grain Valley, Mo. UAW Weekend. Valley Speedway, 348 E Old 40 Hwy, 64029. For more information, call (816) 229-2222, or visit http://valleyspeedway.com/default.aspx.

Saturday, June 11. Nevada, Mo. Buschwacker Special. Nevada Speedway, S Barrett Ave, 64772. For more information, call (417) 667-5859, or visit http://www.nevadaspeedway.net/.

Saturday, June 11. Topeka, Kan. E.T. Bracket and Junior Dragster Series Race w/ Super Street - Drag Strip. Heartland Park Topeka, 7530 Topeka Blvd, 60610. For more information, call (785) 862-2016, or visit http://www.hpt.com/.

Saturday, June 11. Topeka, Kan. Super Saturday Showdown w/Midwest Outlaw Vintage Racers - Dirt Track. Heartland Park Topeka, 7530 Topeka Blvd, 60610. For more information, call (785) 862-2016, or visit http://www.hpt.com/.

Saturday, June 11-Sunday, June 12. Kansas City, Mo. NHRA Junior Drag Racing League Championship. Kansas City International Raceway, 8201 S Noland Rd, 8201 S Noland Rd, 64138. For more information, call (816) 358-6700, or visit http://www.kcironline.com/.

NASCAR on TV

After car owner Richard Childress put the whoopin’ on Kyle Busch in the garage area last week here in Kansas City, the NASCAR soap opera has more drama than ever. This week, the combatants will head to Pocono and the unusual, triangular-shaped 2.5-mile speed plant. The Nationwide Series gets the week off. Also, this week the television coverage for the Sprint Cup series switches from FOX to TNT, and the trucks are in Texas.

Friday, June 10. Fort Worth, Tex. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 400K. Texas Motor Speedway. 8:00 p.m. SPEED TV.

Sunday, June 12. Long Pond, Pa. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 5-Hour Energy 500. Pocono Raceway. 12:00 noon. TNT Television.