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Hot august nights moves to Long Beach – comments Bruce Walters
What a huge disappointment in H.A.N. The announcement in the L.A. Business Journal is stating that THIS RENO EVENT is moving to Long Beach for 2012. You will NEVER see me at that place, nor will any of my friends attend,some of which are Northern Calif. residents. The residents here will continue this event under a different name and make it bigger and better than it now is…The last few years have been a disappointment compared to when Dave Seville was directing it. It is a real shame to see something that flourished and grew into something known world-wide to be moved to another city that has done NOTHING to deserve a venue such as this. I hope you are proud of yourself,Bruce.
Randy Becker
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In response to various media reports ranging from Hot August Nights is leaving Reno and Sparks to Hot August Nights is closing its doors permanently Hot August Nights has released the following statement.
From Bruce Walters
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As we have said from the very beginning we have had to seek additional sources of revenue to keep Hot August Nights alive and in that direction we are doing an event at South Lake Tahoe this year.
Next year and continuing through 2016 we will also be doing an event in Long Beach.
This is all being done to keep Hot August Nights financially viable.
Understandably there are some in this community who take exception to what we are doing, but the cold hard facts are simple…adopt these measures or perish.
It has always been our intention to stay the course in Reno and Sparks, providing that we can remain profitable. Everyone is suffering in this current economic climate and our escalating operating costs have forced us to look at alternative measures in an effort to sustain Hot August Nights in Reno and Sparks.
The dialogue that is ongoing over our decision to find alternative funding to sustain Hot August Nights is counter productive. Without additional financial support this event will go away…it is that simple.
Right now our full focus and energy is on the 2010 Event and that is the totality of the direction we are taking twenty four seven.
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The following article by David Haldane appeared in the Los Angeles Business Journal, July 5. The recent announcement that Hot August Nights will not be held in Reno has caused a lot of local concern in the Reno-Sparks area. Those of us in the car community have supported HAN for years both as participants and volunteers but we have no voice in the matter. It appears the HAN board of directors does not either.
Bruce Walters has never been a car person or even a people person, he treats the volunteers with disdain. His only concern is with increasing revenue, a portion of which goes to support his private “Foundation”. That being said, the municipalities especially Reno bear most of the blame. The city has been cowing to the Reno police for years. HAN pays them overtime and a bonus on top of it and the police do nothing except stand around while the volunteers do the work. Reno has essentially killed the swap meet by requiring background checks and a $65 fee. A majority of the vendors have left and those that are left are selling tye dye clothing, wind chimes, and tee shirts, not car parts. It has become just another street fair. The police want to solve a perceived miniscule problem by cracking open a peanut with a sledge hammer.
The original Reno swap meet has moved to Sacramento and gets bigger and better every year while the HAN swap meet fades away. HAN is trying a swap meet in South Tahoe (California) this year in order to avoid some of the Reno issues.
It remains to be seen but despite Walter`s denials, HAN`s days in Reno are numbered. The only hope is for a smaller, better event under a different name.
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Ready to Roll
Rock and classic cars will hit Long Beach streets as the city has lured away Hot August Nights from a Nevada city.
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Monday, July 5, 2010 The city of Long Beach has lured a major national car event that promises to be bigger than the Long Beach Grand Prix and a bonanza for local merchants and hoteliers. Hot August Nights, an extravagant weeklong celebration of classic cars and music from the 1950s and ’60s, was parked in Reno, Nev., for nearly 25 years, but will move to downtown Long Beach in summer 2011. “We took a hard look and came to the conclusion that this city provides a very unique situation,” said Bruce Walter, chief executive of the non-profit of the same name that runs the event, one of the largest of its kind in the country. “We will have the ability to cruise along the Pacific Ocean and use venues throughout the city.” More than 6,000 classic cars, vintage 1972 or older, are displayed at the show, which includes a car auction, automotive vendors, seminars and concerts. Nightly classic car cruises along public streets are an integral part of the event, as is a large auto parts swap meet. Last year, the show, which was held July 31 through Aug. 8 and charges no admission, drew more than 800,000, said Walter, who claims it generated $350 million in economic activity in the form of hotel bookings, and food, beverage and merchandise sales. He believes the potential is even greater in Long Beach, where the show will be staged at the city’s harborside convention center and other venues. “About 60 percent of our people come from California anyway, and there’s a tremendous car culture in Southern California, which used to be the hot rod capital of the world,” he said. By comparison, the Long Beach Grand Prix, a three-day IndyCar street race for which spectators must buy tickets, is currently the city’s largest event. The April race draws about 175,000 people and generates an estimated $40 million for local hotels, restaurants and merchants, according to the Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau. Other large local events include the Long Beach Pride weekend, a gay and lesbian parade and festival in May that attracts up to 100,000 people, and the Long Beach Marathon in October, which generally gets about 45,000 spectators and participants. Hot August Nights was wooed by the Convention and Visitors Bureau, which negotiated a contract on behalf of itself and the city that will keep the event in Long Beach until at least 2016. “This is a coup for us,” said Steve Goodling, president of the convention bureau, which has estimated the event will fill 32,000 hotel room nights and generate up to $1 million in bed taxes over the life of the contract. Classic acts The Reno show is the outgrowth of a nostalgic concert featuring the Righteous Brothers, Wolfman Jack and Jan & Dean – classic acts of the 1950s and ’60s – at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center on Aug. 1, 1986. The charity concert was organized to fill a void in tourism during the hot month of August and culminated in a car parade that has since expanded into a premier national attraction. About two years ago, however, Walter said the event began feeling the squeeze of increasing costs associated with security as it expanded to Sparks, Nev., and involved county authorities. In all, there are three separate jurisdictions and each wants separate police, fire and emergency medical protection, as well as private security and other municipal services. Costs skyrocketed to more than $700,000 per year. In Long Beach, there won’t be a need for many duplicative services. “We look at the move as a matter of economic survival,” he said. “Our operating costs are horrific and we’ve reached a capacity where, if we’re going to grow, we need to move in this direction.” After being approached by several cities throughout the country, Walter said, Long Beach was chosen because of the region’s historic connection to the nation’s car culture, the city’s seaside location, and the close proximity of major venues such as the Queen Mary, Shoreline Drive and old Spruce Goose dome. Long Beach also has four major inns in the downtown area – Hyatt, Westin, Renaissance and Hilton hotels – as well as several midsize and boutique-style hotels. Long Beach Airport lodgings also should fill up, Goodling predicted. Hot August Nights plans to open a Long Beach office in September. Its 25th anniversary show will be conducted Aug. 3-6, 2011, in Long Beach followed by a similar event in Reno the week after that. Beginning in 2012, Walter said, the annual car show will be held exclusively in Long Beach. Buddy Pepp, executive director of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, said there is no doubt that the event is one of the biggest of its kind in the country. “This is huge for Long Beach and Southern California,” said Pepp. “To get a hotel or motel within 30 miles of Reno is impossible during Hot August Nights.” |
Bulletin: Oregon to prohibit sale of aftermarket auto parts
Oregon to prohibit sale of aftermarket auto parts (Write your congressman!)
Oregon Bill to Prohibit Sale of Aftermarket Parts to be Considered
by Committee on Tuesday, Feb. 10
The Oregon House Environment and Water Committee will consider legislation (H.B. 2186) to prohibit the sale and distribution of aftermarket motor vehicle parts if alternatives are available that “decrease greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles.” The bill is primarily focused on aftermarket tires and would authorize the Environmental Quality Commission to implement enforcement regulations, likely based on a rolling resistance calculation. The bill was introduced at the request of Governor Theodore Kulongoski.
We Urge You Contact All Members of the Environment and Water Committee (Contact Information Below) TODAY to Request Their Opposition to H.B. 2186
For those interested in attending the hearing to show your opposition, the committee will meet tomorrow, Tues., Feb.10, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.at the following address:
Oregon State Capitol
Hearing Room D, 900 Court St. NE
Salem, Oregon 97301
We Urge You to Contact the Members of the Environment and Water Committee (Contact Information Below) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to H.B. 2186
H.B. 2186 would regulate vehicle fuel economy, an authority reserved to the federal government.
H.B. 2186 could ban tires that may have improved performance, handling or appearance features, based solely on a rolling resistance rating. In addition, this program could easily distract consumers from focusing on more important safety issues such as tire inflation and overloading of vehicles.
H.B. 2186 would force consumers to purchase only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tires because the program essentially exempts OEM-selected tires and unfairly implies that they are superior to aftermarket products.
H.B. 2186 could prohibit aftermarket parts designed to either personalize or optimize specific vehicle performance attributes including handling, towing, suspension, fuel economy, etc.
H.B. 2186 provides broad authority to government regulators and could limit a range of aftermarket parts currently available to consumers based on the subjective determination of government regulators.
DON’T DELAY! Please contact the House Environment and Water Committee immediately to urge their opposition to H.B. 2186.
Oregon House Environment and Water Committee
Representative Ben Cannon – Chair
Phone: 503/986-1446
Email: rep.bencannon@state.or.us
Representative Jules Bailey
Phone: 503/986-1442
Email: rep.juleskopelbailey@state.or.us
Representative Phil Barnhart
Phone: 503/986-1411
Email: rep.philbarnhart@state.or.us
Representative Cliff Bentz
Phone: 503/986-1460
Email: rep.cliffbentz@state.or.us
Representative Deborah Boone
Phone: 503/986-1432
Email: rep.deborahboone@state.or.us
Representative Vic Gilliam
Phone: 503/986-1418
Email: rep.vicgilliam@state.or.us
Representative Bob Jenson
Phone: 503/986-1458
Email: rep.bobjenson@state.or.us
Representative Jefferson Smith
Phone: 503/986-1447
Email: rep.jeffersonsmith@state.or.us
Rev m up for Car Show in Reno June 21
Classics In Paradise
Car Show, 2008
It is time to get your classic or street rod ready for the beautiful ride to Reno for the annual Classics In Paradise Car Show, to be held June 21. If you haven’t attended this show before, it is definitely worth the trip. If coming from California, coming over on Highway 88 early in the morning is a beautiful cruise. If coming on I-80, it is still a nice drive through the mountains enjoying the Sierras. This show is from 3;00 p.m. to 9;00 p.m. so coming Saturday morning works well for a nice cruise. You can enjoy participating in the show and then relax for the rest of the evening. Then on Sunday, cruise home after a late-morning breakfast and enjoy your hot rod and the scenery.
The Classic Chevy Club of Reno is hard at work planning for this annual car show, which is again being held at The Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in
Some of the show highlights include; great raffles, including a 55 Chevy pedal car, 
many items donated by local merchants and club members, and more special prizes are being added daily. Every participant will receive this handsome tapestry tote bag with route 66 theme and pockets for cell phone and water bottle.
Also, there will be Carolina BBQ, Johnny Starr, the DJ that works with H.A.N. events, Champion Chevrolet will display new vehicles, and we may also have a surprise that everyone will enjoy, (even most club members don’t know about this yet).
This show is open to ALL makes of vehicles up to 1979, including rat rods and under-construction. The judging for this year will be by peer-judging, except for the “Best of” awards. Again, club members’ cars will be parked separately from the entrants and are not part of the show. We have approximately 24 classes so bring out that classic, muscle car or street rod for everyone to see. Awards start at 8;00 p.m. We are limiting the number of entries to 300 and pre-entries are entered in 2 special drawings that are $50 each. Use this trip as a warm-up to H.A.N.
We hope to see you there. It’s never been easier to register. Just Click Here for our online registration form. and fill it out. For any questions, go to our website (which is very interesting and informative) www.classicchevyclubreno.com or call Randy at 775-636-2941 or 775-424-6824. See you in June, we ordered good weather for the event.
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Paso Robles Car Show in September
First Annual Golden State Classics Car Show: Paso Robles. Open to all cars 1979 or older; FREE ADMISSION; See Flyer; Contact: Cheryl; 805-238-4086;
Website www.goldenstateclassics.org
“September 13, 2008 “
FREE ADMISSION Open at 7:00 a.m. for parking
Pre-Register- limited space available (First 300 cars)
Class Awards, Special Awards, and Merchant Awards
Open to cars and trucks 1979 and older
Paso Robles Downtown City Park
Raffle and 50/50 Drawing
Also Special Raffle- Stainless Steel Tool Chest & 32”Flat Screen TV
Show Starts at 9:00 a.m. & 50/50 – Raffle
Judging 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Hotels in Paso Robles: -La Bellasera-206 Alexa Ct. 866-782-9669- Paso Robles Inn. 805-238-2660 Adelaide Inn, 805-238-2770 or 800-549-7276 -Best Western Black Oak Motor Lodge, 805-238-4740 Holiday Inn Express 805-238-6500-La Quinta, 3446 Buena Vista, 805-239-3004
No Entry Fee Required: – FREE Donations are greatly appreciated_______
Location: The Car Show will be located on 11th Street between Spring Street and Pine Street, in the park.
Restrictions: No Loud stereos or alcoholic beverages.
Information: Call –Brandy Johnson 805-712-6049 or Cheryl 805-238-4086
How About those Fall Colors in Owens Valley?
By BenMilander in Other Events
Feb
11
If you have never been to the Eastern Sierra in the Fall, then this is your opportunity to come see the beautiful Fall Colors that only Mother Nature can paint. By the way, there is also a great car show going on as well. The Owens Valley Cruisers hosts the Fall Colors Car Show. This show attracts some very sweet rides from western Nevada, central California, and all parts known to mankind. The annual participation in this show is around 360 cars. So shine up your ride and come be a part of a fun-filled weekend in the heart of the Eastern Sierra.
The show kicks off on Saturday morning with a pancake breakfast prepared by the Bishop Lions Club. The show and shine is from 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. followed by a cruise down Main Street. The evening rounds out with a 50’s dance. Sunday morning gives rise to a breath taking Poker Run in the high country. I don’t know if you will get the high poker hand, but you will get HIGH, elevation 9800 feet. Mark October 3-5 on your calendars.
You can fill out an registration form ONLINE by clicking HERE
