Knoxville Loves Antique Cars

It’s springtime in Knoxville, and the 26th annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals is coming to town. Between two and three thousand street rods are expected to be on display at the Chilhowee Park & Expo Center. Thousands more show up to see these vintage cars from across the USA as spectators are free to check out each vehicle close up, with no ropes or sectioned off areas.

As with other NSRA events, there are more than just beautifully restored cars. A trade show, swap meet, arts and crafts fair and daily entertainment round out the weekend. A special ‘Streets of Rods’ area will also be at this show this weekend, be sure you don’t miss it. In addition to this great event, Knoxville is home to more than 20 museums and 7 historical houses so there is plenty more to see when you're in the neighborhood.

Dates:

May 1, 2 and 3

Hours:
Fri: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM

Sat: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM

Sun: 8:30 AM-2:00 PM

Admission:
Adult $14.00

Child 6-12 $5

under 6 Free

It's the Real Deal

One of the sure signs of spring is the beginning of the Street Rodder Road Tour. So it is with a measure of amusement that we were forwarded this photo of the completed PPG Road Tour Roadster at the start of its first run in Chicago. Here in the Northland the sight of snow in late April is not uncommon. Somehow Jerry Dixey managed to get things underway this past weekend and survive winter's tenacity.

This first leg of the tour commenced in Chicago and will wind its way ultimately to Knoxville for the NSRA Nationals South where AMSOIL is an official product sponsor for 2008 and 2009. The flowers will be in bloom there, and when the Tour returns north we'll hopefully have flowers to share as well.

In the meantime, the AMSOIL lubricated car is a "looker." Ride on.

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