September 9-11
Whitesburg, Kentucky
Heritage 2K5
Kentucky's largest mini-truck show is back and it's a 3-day event. Main Street downtown will be shut down for draggin'! Whoo hoo. The cops will lead off Friday night, then hundreds of truck fans will line the streets to watch some of the best draggers in the country. A 6-foot Best Dragger trophy will be awarded and more than 60 classes will be available. Mini Truckin', Truckin', and Sport Truck magazines will cover the event. Hotels are scarce, so book early. For more information, contact: www.heritageshow.com.
September 17
Amarillo, Texas
Top Of Texas Fall Cruiser
This 18th annual event is a happenin' show: The weather is cool and so are the custom cars and trucks. Held in Thompson Park, area 14, this show will benefit Meals on Wheels of Amarillo. Classes for custom trucks, cars, classics, and more will be held. Pre-registration is $20 and $25 the day of the show. Attendants will receive two meal tickets with each entry. Door prizes and goodie bags will be handed out. For more information, contact: Austin Collins, (806) 356-7766, ostncoln@cox.net.
September 23
Eden, North Carolina
Autofest 2005
One of North Carolina's premier shows, with camping facilities in the park on Friday night, the event will take place at Freedom Park and will feature more than 80 classes, games, a Hydro contest, DB drags, Miss Autofest for the guys, and a Buff Daddy contest for the ladies. Awards will be presented at 5 p.m. For more information, contact: www.chiltonstrophies.com.
September 24
San Bernardino, California
Senseless Showdown
Senseless Behavior Car club is proud to announce its third annual show. The show has doubled in size, drawing more than 428 entries and 2,534 spectators. Cash awards for a bikini contest and trophies for all classes will be handed out. California's hottest bands will perform. For more information, go to: www.senselessshow.com.
October 1-2
Tampa, Florida
Slamfest
Mini Madness Car Club is responsible for holding this 14th annual show. This is an indoor/outdoor show with limited space indoors, so register early. Registration is $30 and $40 day of the show. Registration starts Friday afternoon at 3 and continues until 8 p.m. For more information, go to: www.minimadness.com.
October 28-30
Charlotte, North Carolina
12th Southern Nationals
Lowes Motor Speedway will host this huge event that will feature some of the best rods, customs, classics, and trucks through 1972. Commercial exhibits, a swap meet, and a for sale corral will be held. For more information, go to: www.lowesmotorspeedway.com.
October 28-30
Bakersfield, California
7th Fuel & Gas Finals
The legendary Famoso Raceway will host this exciting event that will feature race cars, rods, customs, and trucks through 1972. The event also features a show 'n' shine, commercial exhibits, and a swap meet. For more information, go to: www.famosoraceway.com.