KKOA never comes west? Is this WCK territory? Kansas here I (might) come....

I am here in Salina KS right now.

If all the awesome customs don't get you to come out- maybe the enticing aroma of a Cozy Burger will...

 

That's a GREAT way to do it!
Whenever you travel that far for a show, it makes sense to piggyback it with other good shows in the area, or on the way.
By going to the Leadsleds, I also had a great time at Larry Kramer's Hot Lead, Fiesta of the 50's, James Dean Run, and a few others. You'll see so many cars and people you would have never had the chance to meet, if you stay at home.
Friends that last a lifetime!
Could I tell stories!

 

Great show, you wont be sorry you came out.

 

Great...now I have to smell like Cozies when I get to the bar tonight to work.... Can't think about them without having a few dozen.

 

Now that is the way to do it!! May as well just go for it with all the gusto you got in you Brian. I'm sure there are plenty of HAMBs on here from Reno...If not, I'll call my girl in Tahoe....huge home/garage.

The Salinas show is huge! The KKOA group are a great bunch of folks. We went to the last hoorah of the Solvang show last year...and although it was low attendence....they pulled out all the stops with what and who they had for show.
You will not have a hard time finding Cali folks to hook up with for the ride.....there are plenty who make that trip. Larry Minor and his wife drive it yearly and so do the Livingstons...I thought I heard my dad talking to them about the show in Santa Maria.

 

KKOA use to have shows in California back in the 80's and 90's Madera and Merced I believe. I think what happened was WCK was doing Paso two times a year Memorial Day and Labor Day (James Dean Run) plus added Los Banos & Back to the Beach and other local runs and shows, we use to meet up at runs all over the west as WCK members.
Attendance dropped for KKOA shows and runs and Titus pulled out of California. KKOA tried off and on getting a show going but out west WCK is King!

 

No chance of Sr going? flying that is.

B

 

Or the Rain................ LMAO!!!!

KKOA Salina w/NoSurf 2008 Post

 

At the KKoA show in Madera in 1986 , the temp was 109 with 30 mph winds. Every one was sick from lack of fluids. Chip.

 

Also Lodi and Auburn had KKOA shows. Auburn eventually turned into Bailon's Kandy Kruise.

KKOA's never been able to establish a foothold in California......

Hey, Chip! It's me...

 

There was even a show in riverside in the late 90's. But it was around July and supper hot.

 

This is a great show in a very pleasant setting. The town is very friendly and is easy on the eyes with great homes and business district. Plenty of good food at reasonable prices and very competative hotels. The Friday eve, drag races are a blast!! Hope you take the trip. ~Sololobo~

 

Awesome show, I will be there.

 

Kansas in late July is always hotter than hell and humid.....the weather kinda always sucks.....the town is the stereotypical small Kansas town, for some that's good and for some that's bad.......there are all kinds of people there.......kool and uncool...........I honestly don't know why this show is so fun and cool.......but it is........
We always have a great time and there is even a pretty sleazy nudie bar that we go to once a year.................

 

Correction, it's a great nudie bar! haha

 

Hey Kansas guys, the host Hotel is booked any suggestions for a good place to stay? they only list one Hotel on the KKOA website.

Thanks
John

 

Don't have a list, but there are plenty of motels right around I-70 and Ninth Street...check with the Salina CC...I'm sure they've got a list...and plenty of motels on the south side of Salina, down around Ninth Street and I-35, but all the action is up on Ninth and I-70...

R-

 

Small Kansas town? Salina is the 9th largest city in Kansas with almost 50,000 inhabitants. It is a nice small city. Plenty of places to stay and eat, local joints and franchises both. Some great history also.

There are at least 6-7 other hotels right in that area- I-70 and North Ninth street. Do a google search for "salina ks hotels" and look on the map shown. If you need anything- send me a pm.

 

Love this show!

 

Alright, SOCAL guys who is rolling out to Kansas? Would love to carvan if dates and times can be worked out. My husband is thinking to much and is on the fence now. Maybe cause we rolling solo. No trailer, on hot days, with bias ply and in the ground with no air bags. A flat and we our done. he is getting scared! I need motivation so who is going? i need to get him pumped and i know he will jump to Kansas Show.

 

it was a great time last year.
How many Tulsans are going?Lets get a cavalcade going.

 

For the ones with out a room yet. here is a list. hope it helps. see ya soon.

Headquarters' Motel: Best Western Mid America Inn 785-827-0356
Econolodge (on I-70): 785-825-8211
Quality Inn (on I-135 @ Crawford St.) - 785-825-2111
Best Western Heart of America Inn - 785-827-9315
Holiday Inn Express (on I-70): 785-827-9000
Holiday Inn-Holidome: 785-823-1739
Candlewood Suites: 785-823-6939
Motel Six: 785-827-8397
Days Inn: 785-823-9791
Hampton Inn: 785-823-9800
1st Inn Gold: 785-827-5511
Comfort Inn: 785-826-1711
Fairfield Inn: 785-823-6900
Village Inn: 785-827-4040
Country Inn & Suites: 785-827-1271
Baymont Inn & Suites: 785-493-9800
Super 8 (on I-70): 785-823-8808
Super 8 (on Crawford St.): 785-823-9215
* RV PARKS
KOA Campground (on I-70): 785-827-3182
Sundowner West Campground: 785-823-8335

 

Some of us do drive outa state Scott Mugford and I are in Wichita now hangin.
Dave Hitch

 

KKOA used to have a show in Merced Calif in the late 80's. Last one it was 109 degrees and 30 mph winds. No shade a little to drink> But it was a DRY heat! Chip.