Event Coverage Will You Still Come To Reno?

I'd love to go to Reno, but for the air races, not some silly car show.

 

If you are going to Reno I can help pay for some of your trip. I need a 35 Ford Cab moved from Reno to Texas not much left of it so it's not too heavy. Let me know if you can help me so I can help you.

 

Yup, I'm going to make the long drive from Sparks again this year.

 

Hey,

I wouldn't worry 'bout any roudy "gang banger" element going down on the Long Beach arm of the tour. If you thought the security was tight at Ink & Iron you ain't seen nothin' yet! Given the money ridin' on this bet, and the fact that it's going to go down in the port area (Long Beach/Los Angeles Harbor) read Homeland Security Federal area and the Goodguys org. the toughest folks will be probably be dressed in flowered shirts and beach shorts!
'sept for the $150.00 for show car entries, "if" street rods make your naughty parts tingle, it should be a good show.

" Picture all expert as mammals "

 

I guess my biggest complaint about HAN is once it gets dark the cars disappear. It's more of a night club in the streets than a car show. I think more people are up there for a quick hook up than to check out the rides. Thats just speaking on the downtown Reno area.

 

I arrive in LA from New Zealand on July 29th and will pick up this 62 T Bird that we have brought for Beach Hop 11 - yes it will find a new home at the Festival (along with a 1952 F1 truck and Hot Rod Flathead Engine). www.beachhop.co.nz





I'll head straight up to Sacramento for the Poor Boys "Midnight M***", Reno Swapmeet, and then onto Reno for HAN - staying with friends in Sparks. From there onto Bonneville for Speedweek and then back to LA to ship the T Bird to New Zealand...

I've got an entry p*** for HAN - I don't mind paying to be part of the show - 5 days @$30 per day isn't too bad - and includes an event T shirt.

Make sure you say Howdy to me if you see the T Bird... probably be at the Atlantis most nights - will cruise Sparks at night as well...

Noddy

 

I think the event may get a little smaller, but it may be less people from the so cal area who are just up in the reno area to party more than look and talk to car guys, so even tho it will start in long beach, we may get less idiots to han and more true car guys.

 

Hey careful there buddy, I got a lot of friends in So Cal. And its been do***ented that most of the trouble makers didn't come from down there.
But, I agree the event will probably get smaller and it may actually be better FOR the "true car guys".

 

Oh yeah! Spent a week at HAN last year with the wife and kids. We had a blast. We are going back this year staying at Atlantis with the ole Ranchero in the show. It's a really good time. If you like old cars (and not just Rat Rods) you can't help but have a great time.

Mike

 

Sorry rocky I didn't mean to offend anybody, my uncle use to live in miden and when we went to Han before he p***ed away he use to complain about the party crowd that wasn't really ther for the show and they usually were from so cal, I have friends down there too, I didn't mean to offend anyone, sorry.

 

Wow! That's a nice ol' Big Bird....
Will be lookin' for it, Hope to see ya here.

 

No problem. Do you think you'll make it up this way for the show?

 

Im going to try to, I will be up there starting the 14th for college. Im not sure if i will have the 53 up there or not but i am going to try to.

 

Well I'm heading from New Zealand to see HAN and intend having a ball - any good areas to hang out to meet rodders/see car?

Then off to Sturgis after that!

 

Outside of downtown Reno, going south there's the Peppermill and the Atlantis Casino, that usually have a good crowd and many cars.

Also the City of Sparks down town area is good. It's just east of Reno, but share the event with Reno. Get a local paper when you hit town, all the stuff is listed about the whole weeks events.

 

The Grand Sierra Resort is one of the best around, right beside the 395 Freeway you can't miss it. Another spot would be Summit Racing Equipment on Glendale Ave. everyone here can direct you to that. It is a huge retail store and is a rodders hangout almost all the time. If you get internet access when your here, send me a note and we'll see about meeting up.

 

during HAN they have a night devoted to drag racing at the track in fernley. its a bit of a drive but you sit on the hill and watch non stop drag racing is pretty damn fun

 

We usually hang out at the Atlantis & Peppermill as they are only a few blocks apart - Amercian Graffiti/Happy Days stars are usually at the Peppermill. Plus some good bands... Dropkick Murphys at the Grand Sierra - HELL YES!

Summit Racing is a must... we check out Downtown Reno Saturday morning and of course the final Sunday Parade.

Another MUST is the National Auto Museum - the Roth collection is pretty cool.

Remember, for those of us that live outside the USA this is all totally mind blowing...

Noddy

P.S S***mie - there are a few Kiwis that live in the Reno/Sparks/Truckee area - I feel a Kiwi Reunion coming up....

 

53 vicky, I will be there in my '59 Ranchero. I will keep an eye out for ya.

Mike

 

sweet! ill keep my eye out for the rachero, it stands out pretty good.

Luke

 

Victorian Square in Sparks (by the Nugget hotel/casino) is a pretty awesome scene, in a beautiful setting. Lots of bars and restaurants, and free outdoor music (live bands).
There has been controlled cruising in the past, I would guess that will going on again this year also.

 

It sure is a pretty setting Rocky! And the Blind Onion bar/restautrant also has BLACK NODDY beer on tap!

Noddy

 

I can't get over the $170 price tag "deal"! After a few years of goodgui$e antics in Pleasanton, I can still get a good laugh.

 

I have to agree it is too much for me, what with being unemployed.
But for those who can afford it, it breaks down to $24.29 a day for entry for the seven day event.

 

Hate to here the changes are coming - lived in the area for several years and never missed it- drove from Montana for my first one - but really liked the Carson City show and street dance the week before - guess that will go away now to - loved the Victoria Sq. area the best. - Ja**

 

Been going for over 20 years -taken the White Truck -Black Truck - Green Car
all have been super fun -very cool cars - been to all events including Drag racing and AW
cool show

 

Forgot had some good and bad from last year

http://s347.photobucket.com/albums/p455/Shotcreteman/Hot August nights/?albumview=slideshow

 

Thanks for the advice guys - I've been to the States 4- 5 times but never to Reno and never to HON!

And Noddy,I guess I'll HAVE to bring a work shirt and do a 'Reno 911 pose eh!

 

That was a great slide show, Thanks.
Ya own some cool cars there, have seen the trucks run at Famoso,..Awesome!

 

Actually S***mie there is a Kiwi cop in Reno! His name is Chris Waddel - his Dad is the well known cricket commentator Brian Waddel. We were standing on a corner drinking ****** Mary's watching the Sunday parade (in breach of the liquor ban)... he flipped a bird on his Police motorbike and stopped by us "You must be Kiwis!".... Nice guy...

Noddy