What is it about car shows that are so much fun? All sorts of reasons:
- A chance to look at cars you dream about driving?
- Memories of an old family station wagon? Or your first car?
- Ideas for fixing up your beloved ride?
- Need parts for a project?
- Spending time outdoors with other people who share your feelings about cars?
- Serious competition?
- A chance to show off?
There is a whole range of car shows out there, from local community shows, to regional meets, to national events. Some shows are just for show-off fun. Others are serious competition, such as the National Corvette Restoration Society events. There’s something out there for you. Introduce your kids, nieces, and nephews to the car world, http://www.takeakidtoacarshow.com/.
I’ve attended serious events but have only participated in local community shows, with my Chevette. Sad to say it’s never received an award. But I get lots of comments; seems like everyone has a Chevette memory. This year it was fixed-up 1970 Corvette’s turn in the Montgomery Ohio fall car show. And it won a “best in show” prize (thank you Restoration Station in Springboro Ohio). Hooray!
This is car culture: meeting strangers and finding common ground with cars.
