All kinds of cars, big and small, in the Kansas City car show, car cruise, and car racing schedule for June 8, 9, 10 2012

Whether you like your cars full-sized, or you’re into something a bit smaller, there’s plenty to do around Kansas City this weekend.

For scale model enthusiasts, the Heartland Model Car Nationals will showcase all sorts of talented scale model builders, plus there is a nice swap meet where you can buy model cars of your own. It’s a pretty big event in the model car world around here, and one you won’t want to miss.

If you like your cars in 1:1-scale, there’s plenty for you too. North Kansas City, Basehor, and Independence all have big cruises this weekend. There’s a big MOPAR show in Olathe. Or check out the Fieros at the City Market.

I didn’t write a story about it, but I watched the races at Lakeside Speedway last Friday night. They had at least 100 race cars, and the action was fast and entertaining. BHo is eight-years-old, and he was glued to every single lap. Oh, and they’re back at it again this Friday.

The entire car show, car cruise, and car racing schedule is listed below.


Kansas City-area car shows and cruises

Wednesday, June 6. Shawnee, Kan. IHOP Cruise Night. 15350 Shawnee Mission Parkway, 66217. 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. For more information, call Erin at (913) 962-4467.

Wednesday, June 6. Kansas City, Mo. Dale Wilch's Man Cave Indoor Swap Meet. 1501 West 31st Street, 64108. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. For more information, call Dale at (913) 788-3219, e-mail dale@rpmcat.com, or visit http://www.dalewilch.com/.

Wednesday, June 6. Independence, Mo. 40 Highway Big Boy Cruise Night. 12401 E 40 Highway (40 Highway and Crysler Ave), 64055. For more information, call Mike at (816) 519-6424.

Friday, June 8. Lenexa, Kan. Car Club Night. Longbranch Steakhouse, 8600 Marshall Dr, 66214. For more information, call at (913) 894-5334.

Friday, June 8. Basehor, Kan. Basehor Boys Cruise Sonic Cruise Night. 155th and State Avenue (US24/40), 6 Miles west of the Kansas Speedway/Legends. For more info contact Don at (913) 579-1669, or e-mail gonnacrash@sunflower.com.

Friday, June 8. Independence, Mo. HPAC East Cruise Night. Sonic Drive-In, 4001 Jackson Dr, 64057. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.hpac.mopar.com/, or e-mail hpacmopar@hotmail.com.

Friday, June 8. Overland Park, Kan. Longbranch Ale House TGIF Cruise. Longbranch Ale House, 9095 Metcalf, 66212. 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. For more information, call Chris at (913) 642-9555.

Friday, June 8. Wichita, Kan. Rally at the Regent. 2050 N Webb Road. For more information, e-mail keven_putman@legendseniorliving.com.

Saturday, June 9. 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 9. Independence, Mo. Summer Cruise-In at the Hartman Heritage Center. Jackson Drive next to Buffalo Wild Wings. 6:00 p.m. For more info call Jim at (816) 808-1154.

Saturday, June 9. Raymore, Mo. Hot Rods and Hawgs Cruise-In. Thirsty Ernie's Sports Bar and Grill, 1276 W Foxwood Dr, 64083. 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. For more information, call (816) 322-2779.

Saturday, June 9. Gardner, Kan. Festival on the Trails Car Show. Downtown Gardner. For more information, visit http://www.festivalonthetrails.com/.

Saturday, June 9. Weston, Mo. Weston Moonshiners Car Show. Weston City Hall Parking Lot. South end of Main Street. For more information, visit http://westonmoonshiners.com/events.html, or call Jim at (816) 830-1891.

Saturday, June 9. Hillsboro, Kan. 14th Annual Route 56 Classic Cruisers Car Show. For more information, call Kim at (620) 947-2484.

Saturday, June 9. Independence, Mo. Saturday Show-Off. The Do Over Thrift Shop, 10200 US 24 Highway 64053 For more information, call Kandi at (816) 394-9985

Saturday, June 9. Hutchinson, Kan. 7th Annual Midwest Ford Car, Truck and Bike Show. 1100 E 30th St. For more information, call Eddie at (620) 694-0494 or (620) 663-8046, or e-mail tiptoneddiegerry@hotmail.com.

Saturday, June 9. Blue Springs, Mo. Kennedy’s Jewelers Car Show. 900 SW State Route 7, 64015. 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. For more information, call Trisha at (816) 229-0505, or e-mail staff@kennedysjewelers.com.

Saturday, June 9. Shawnee, Kan. Mustang Club of Greater KC Cruise. Bates City BBQ, 6943 Quivera, 66216. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. For more info visit http://mustangclubofgreaterkc.com/activities/cruise-nights or www.facebook.com/MustangClubOfGreaterKC.

Saturday, June 9. St. Joseph, Mo. NW Mo Street Rods Cruise Night. East Ridge Village (Perkins), 3900 Frederick (I-29, exit 47). For more information, call Kat at (816) 233-0312.

Saturday, June 9.  Tonganoxie, Kan.  Tonganoxie Days Car Show.  Tonganoxie VFW Park.  833 E 6th St, 66086.  9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 9. Topeka, Kan. HPAC Cruise Night. Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center, 21st and Fairlawn Road, 66614. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.hpacmopar.com/, e-mail wings6970@aol.com, or call (785) 231-0719.

Saturday, June 9. Lee's Summit, Mo. Strotherfest Car Show. Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Road, 64086. For more information, call (816) 246-5224.

Saturday, June 9. Mulvane, Kan. Showdown in the Valley #14: Marauder’s Annual Car Show. Main Sreet in downtown Mulvane. For more information, visit http://www.mulvanemarauders.com/Event.asp.

Saturday, June 9. West Plains, Mo. 25th Annual West Plains Car Club Car Show. Civic Center, 110 St Louis Street, 65575. For more information, call (417) 256-1579 or (417) 293-6056.

Saturday, June 9. Westmoreland, Kan. Wagon Wheels Car Show. Main Street. For more information, call (785) 457-3361.

Saturday, June 9-Sunday, June 10. Olathe, Kan. 28th Annual HPAC MOPAR Family Reunion Car Show and Swap Meet. Bass Pro Shop, 12051 Bass Pro Drive (119th and I-35), 66061. For more information, visit http://www.hpacmopar.com/, e-mail hpacmopar@hotmail.com, or call (785) 231-0719.

Saturday, June 9-Sunday, June 10. Overland Park, Kan. KC Slammers Heartland Model Car Nationals. Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College BoulevaRd, 66211. Contest registration June 9 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Judging begins at 10:00 p.m. Swap meet and general admission begins at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 10. Contest awards at 3:00 p.m. For more information, call Bill at (913) 250-0906, or e-mail wlb19@yahoo.com, or e-mail Robert at umberto659@yahoo.com. You can also visit http://kcslammers.com/.

Sunday, June 10. Kansas City, Mo. Art of the Machine Show featuring the Kansas City Fiero Owners Group. City Market Farmer’s Market, 20 E 5th St, 64106. For more information, call Deb at (816) 842-1271, or visit http://thecitymarket.org/events/art-of-the-machine-car-series.

Sunday, June 10. Olathe, Kan. All Ford Show hosted by the Mid America Falcon Club. Olathe Ford, 1845 East Santa Fe, 66062. For more information, call Phil at (913) 592-3571.

Sunday, June 10. St. Joseph, Mo. Anderson Ford/Lincoln Car Show. Anderson Plaza, 2207 N Belt Highway, 64506. 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. For more information, call (866) 710-4684, or visit http://andersonofstjoseph.com/.


Kansas City-area car races

Friday, June 8. Grain Valley, Mo. Powri National, W Region, Lightening Sprints, Vintage Cars. Valley Speedway, 348 E Old 40 Highway, 64029 . For more information, call (816) 229-2222, or visit http://valleyspeedway.com/default.aspx.

Friday, June 8. Kansas City, Kan. Budweiser Weekly Series. Lakeside Speedway, 5615 Wolcott Dr, 66109. For more information, call (913) 299-2040, or visit http://www.lakesidespeedway.net/.

Friday, June 8. Lamonte, Mo. USRA RHS A Modifieds, B Modifieds, 305 Sprints, Street Stocks and Hobby Stocks. LA Raceway, 11649 Highway Y, 65337. For more information, call (660) 620-1148 or (660) 620-1152, or visit http://www.laraceway.com/.

Saturday, June 9. Winston, Mo. Weekly Racing. I-35 Speedway. Interstate 35 and Highway 6, 64689. For more information, call (660) 749-5317, or visit http://www.i-35speedway.net/.

Saturday, June 9. Grain Valley, Mo. A Modifieds, B Modifieds, Street Stocks and Dirt Demons. Valley Speedway, 348 E Old 40 Highway, 64029 . For more information, call (816) 229-2222, or visit http://valleyspeedway.com/default.aspx.

Saturday, June 9. Topeka, Kan. BriggsAuto.com Super Saturday Dirt Showdown Series. Heartland Park, 7530 SW Topeka Blvd, 66619. For more information, call (785) 862-2016, or visit http://www.hpt.com/.

Saturday, June 9. Lebanon, Mo. Weekly Asphalt Racing. Lebanon I-44 Speedway. 24069 Route 66, 65536. For more information, call (417) 532-2060, or visit http://i44speedway.net/.

Saturday, June 9. Wheatland, Mo. 93.5 FM Rocks Lucas Oil Speedway Night - Dirt Track. Lucas Oil Speedway, 700 E Highway 54, 65779. For more information, call (417) 282-5984, or visit http://www.lucasoilspeedway.com/.


Televised NASCAR

The stars and cars of NASCAR head to the triangular-shaped Pocono Raceway for the almost-oval that drives like a Road course. This marks the first week that the television brdcasts shift over to TNT instead of FOX, which is OK with me, because I was starting to get too much Darrell. Don’t forget to tune-in!

Friday, June 8. Fort Worth, Tex. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 400. Texas Motor Speedway. 7:30 p.m. (c/t). SPEED Television.

Sunday, June 10. Pocono, Pa. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pocono 400. Pocono Raceway. 11:00 a.m. (c/t). TNT Television.