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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS MSRA 2015 Events MSRA 2015 Voting Events August 28-30 August 29 Southern Cruzers Car Show SS/FR* Farmington, MN Contact: Jim Neher, 952-435-3180 Location: Brainerd International Raceway Contact: Tom Vollbrecht, Jr., 651-213-1040, Dave Lemke, 763-427-6225 or Joe Karpowicz, 612-730-3476 September 13 Robert Brown III Car Show September 11-13 So St Paul, MN Contact: Les Blake, 651-402-6004 Location: Hinckley Grand Casino Contact: Dale Sohlstrom, 218-525-3056 If your club has been awarded a voting event, please make sure you keep the members of the association updated with what is going to happen at your event. MSRA Fall Campout* September 18th MSRA Friday Night Picnic* FREQUENT EVENTS Location: Long Lake Regional Park Contact: Blaine Gartner, 763-767-7457, Wally Burchill, 651-439-8365 or Gordy Schwarz, 651-298-0703 TWICE (OR MORE) PER MONTH EVENING DINNER CRUISE, Thief River Falls, MN to surrounding towns. Day & time varies, see website or call. Contacts: Randy, 218-686-5611; Jason, 218-686-2969; www.trfstreetwizards.com. SUN, YEAR-ROUND, St Paul, MN. 6:30pm. Hardee’s Restaurant, Hamline & I-94. Contact: Brad, 651-489-0000. SUN, CULVER’S CAR SHOW, Champlin, MN. (Aug 9) 12-4pm. Free. Host: Twisted Rods Car Club. Contact: Mike Johnson, 763-506-0290. MON, CRUISE-IN, Brooklyn Park, MN. 5pm-dusk. Free. Wagner’s Drive In, 694 & Hwy 81. Contact: Bob & Shelly Marlarkey, 763-442-0045. TUE, CRUISE NIGHT, Grand Forks, ND. 6pm. El-Roco, corner of Washington St & Hwy 2. Contact: 218-745-4070. TUE, CRUISE NIGHT, St Anthony, MN. 6pm-dusk. Busters Pizza & Burgers, 2510 Kenzie Terrace. Contact: David Schultz, 612-644-4122. TUE, SQUIRES CRUISE NIGHT, Hibbing, MN. (May-Sep) Depart from Veteran’s Park, 1st Ave & 169 at 6pm. Contacts: www. squirescarclub.com; John, 218-929-7137; Doug, 218-966-0262. TUE, HENDERSON CLASSIC CAR ROLL-IN, Henderson, MN. (May 19-Sep 15) 5-9pm. Main St. Contacts: Roadhaus, 507-248-3691; www.hendersonrollin.com; facebook.com/ hendersonrollin. 1st & 3rd TUE, CRUISE NIGHT, Coon Rapids, MN. (MayOct) 5pm-dusk. Free show. Coon Rapids American Legion, 11640 Crooked Lake Blvd NW, Coon Rapids. Contact: 763-421-6260. 2nd TUE, CRUISE-IN, Champlin, MN. (May-Sep) 5-8pm. Free. 5-8 Grill & Bar, 109th Ave N & Douglas Dr. Contacts: 5-8 Grill & Bar, 763-425-5858; Jim Knowlton, 763-315-4450. 4th TUE, CRUISE NIGHT, Alexandria, MN. (Apr-Sep) 5:30-8:30pm. Bugaboo Bay Restaurant. Contacts: Caren, 320-815-4700; John, 320-815-4701; Bugaboo, 320-846-1122. EVERY OTHER TUE, CRUISE NIGHT, Tracy, MN. (Jun 9-Aug) 5-8:30pm. The Caboose. Contacts: 507-212-0999; Diane, 507-530-7888. WED, CRUISE-IN, Robbinsdale, MN. 5-9pm. Mai Thai Restaurant, 3839 Lakeland Ave N. Contact: Larry Aus, September 27th MSRA Fall Foliage Picnic* Location: Little Log House Pioneer Village, Hastings, MN Contact: Tom Vollbrecht, Sr., 651-257-1934, Ted Jacobson, 763-780-2633 or Tom Vollbrecht, Jr., 651-213-1040 October 24th MSRA Halloween Party* Location: Withrow Ballroom Contact: Renee Kaulfuss, 763-786-4420 or Loran Mogensen, 763-753-1253 November 1st Volunteer Recognition Dinner Location: DoubleTree, Bloomington, MN Contact: Renee Kaulfuss, 763-786-4420 or Linda Lucas, 763-232-2238 November 14th MSRA Fall Membership Meeting Location: TBD Contact: Renee Kaulfuss, 763-786-4420 or Linda Lucas, 763-232-2238 *MSRA member only events. Have your membership card ready. MSRA Schedule of Events 42 August 2015 952-930-0626. WED, RUM RIVER RODS ISANTI WEEKLY CAR SHOW, Isanti, MN. (Jun-Aug) 5:30-8:30pm. Free (taking food and cash donations). Main St, downtown Isanti. Contacts: Dan, 763-670-0835; Rocky, 763-238-2858. WED, CRUISE NIGHT, Bismarck, ND. 6-9pm. Scotty’s Drive-In. Contact: Larry, 701-319-0153. WED, CRUISE NIGHT, Brooklyn Center, MN. (May 6-Sep 30) 7-9pm. Pep Boys, Jammin/Wings, the old Oak City spot on Freeway Bld. Contacts: Steve Goede, 763-561-7794; Doug Day, 612-529-4630. WED, CRUISE NIGHT, Becker, MN. (Aug 26, Sep 30) 4-9pm. Cafe Pawz, located in Becker Furniture World. Contacts: Jill Fassler, 763-261-7299, cell 831-596-9498; Bonnie Knutsen, 612-219-2373. WED, CRUISE NIGHT AT AMERICAN JANES, Cambridge, MN. (Aug 5, 19, Sep 9) 5-9pm. Free. Location/Host: American Janes Bar & Grille. Contact: Kevin, 763-689-4812. WED, CRUISE NIGHT, PELICAN RAPIDS, MN. 6:30pm. Main St. Contacts: Al Johnson, 701-866-1768; Jerry Wilm, 218-863-1615. EVERY WED NITE, AMERICAN MOTORSPORTS HOT ROD HUMPDAY, Cottage Grove, MN. 4-8pm. 7240 E Point Douglas Rd S. Contacts: Tom or Cindi Shannon, 651-768-0303. 2nd WED, CRUISE NIGHT, Big Lake, MN. (May-Sep) 4:3010pm. Tootsies Tavern. Contacts: Jerry & Tootsie, 763-263-2574. 2nd WED, CRUISE NIGHT, South Haven, MN. (May-Sep) 4:30-8pm. Mom’s Place Cafe, Hwy 55. Contact: Steve Edwards, 320-236-7559. 3rd WED, CHEVY’S BEST CRUISE NIGHT, Maple Grove, MN. (May-Oct) 5-9pm. The Lookout Bar & Grill, 8672 Pineview Lane North. Contact: Terry, 763-416-0494. LAST WED, CULVER’S OF ALBERTVILLE CAR SHOW, Albertville, MN. (May 27-Aug 26) 5-8pm. 11025 61st St NE. Contact: Adam Michl, 763-497-1042. THURS, NORTHERN CRUZ CLUB CRUISE NIGHT, Grand Forks, ND. 6:30pm. Culver’s Restaurant, 32nd Ave S. Contact: Marna Kobe, 701-772-3569. THURS, HOT ROD THURSDAY, W St Paul, MN. (May 7-Sep 3) 5-9pm. The Pizza Shop, 1037 Dodd Rd. Contacts: Choppor, 612-718-8000 or [email protected]; HotRodRadio@ Twitter.com. THURS, ROCK, ROLL & STROLL, CUSTOM & CLASSIC CAR SHOW, Pierz, MN. (Aug 6, Sep 3) 6-9pm. Free reg. Dwntwn Pierz. Host: Pierz Commercial Club. Contact: Mike Lucking, 320-630-9440. THURS, CRUISE NIGHT, Fridley, MN. (Memorial-Labor Day) 4-8pm. Ricky’s Embers, 694 & Central Ave. Contact: Joe, 763-229-3900. THURS, CRUISE NIGHT, Crookston, MN. 7pm. Arbys. Contact: Red Erickson, 218-289-3142. THURS, BUSTER’S THURSDAY NIGHT ROLL-IN, Mankato, MN. (Jun-Sep) 5-8pm. Free. Host: Buster’s Bar & Grill. Contact: Teri T., [email protected]. 1st & 3rd THURS, “CRUISE TO THE CREEK”, Rose Creek, MN. (Aug 6 & 20, Sep 3 & 17) 6-9pm. The “Creek” Bar & Grill, Hwy 56. Contact: Tom Graff, 507-438-2772. 3rd THURS, CULVERS OF ANOKA THURSDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN, Anoka, MN. (Aug 20, Sep 17) 5pm-dusk. Anoka Culvers, 800 West Main. Contact: Cathy, 763-323-6566. FRI, HISTORY CRUZE CAR SHOW, N St Paul, MN. (Jun 5-Sep 18) 6-10pm. Host: North St Paul. Contact: Paul Houliston, 651-210-9645. FRI, ST FRANCIS FRIDAY NITE RALLY (1980 & OLDER), St Francis, MN. (May 15-Sep 4) 5-dusk. Free. St Francis City Centre Mall, Hwy 47 & Pederson Dr NW. Contact: Dick Henz, 763-753-1092. FRI, CRUISE-IN NIGHT, Webster, WI. 5-9pm. Whitetail Wilderness, 27225 State Rd 35. Contacts: Mike or Jean, 715-866-8276. SAT, CRUISE NIGHT, Shoreview, MN. (May-Oct) 5-10pm. Meisters Bar & Grill, 1056 Hwy 96. Contacts: Tom Meister & Teri Dustin, 651-482-8829. SAT, LONE OAK CLASSIC CAR SHOW, Eagan, MN. (Aug 15, Sep 12). Lone Oak Grill, 3010 Eagandale Place. Contact: Lone-oakgrill.com, 651-789-2081. SAT, CRUISE NIGHT, Anoka, MN. (Most Saturdays May-Sep) 5-9pm. $3, proceeds to charities. Downtown. Contacts: Dave, 763-587-3076; www.anokaclassiccarshow.org. SAT, EVENING OUT-OF-TOWN CRUISE NIGHTS & SATURDAY NIGHT-MEET, GREET, EAT & DISPLAY!, Thief River Falls, MN. Cruise nights 6:30-10pm. Meet, Greet, Eat Display 6-9pm. Locations may vary! Contacts: Randy, 218-686-5611; www.trfstreetwizards.com. SAT, 2015 HISTORIC HASTINGS SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISEIN, Hastings, MN. (Aug 8, 22 (History of Cars II); Sep 5, 19; Oct 3). 5-9pm. Downtown, Second St. Contacts: Kevin Hoeschen, 651-437-4400, 651-303-2792; Tony Berens, 651-491-1563; www.downtownhastingsmn.com. ANNUAL EVENTS Aug 1, 13th ANNUAL CANADIAN DAYS CLASSIC CAR SHOW, Little Canada, MN. 10am-4pm $10. Host: Norm’s Tire Sales. Contact: Joy Kokaisel, 651-483-4591. Aug 1, 9th ANNUAL GHENT BELGIANAMERICAN DAYS CAR SHOW, Ghent, MN. Reg 9:30-11am. $10 reg. Show 11am3:30pm. $10 first veh, $5 ea addl veh. Host: Ghent Cruisers. Contact: 507-428-3895. Aug 1, LAKE MINNEWASKA CLASSICS CAR SHOW, Starbuck, MN. 10am-2pm. Starbuck City Park, S Hwy 29, Shores of Lake Minnewaska. Contacts: Jef, 612-963-3470; Dave, 612-741-7616. Aug 1, 14th ANNUAL CRUISE-IN CAR SHOW & 2nd ANNUAL CRUISE-IN CYCLE SHOW, Thief River Falls, MN. Reg 9am, show 11am-3pm. $15/car show, $10/bike show. Floyd B. Olson (gazebo) Park downtown. Host: Street Wizards Car Club. Contacts: Car show, Randy, 218-686-5611; Bike show, Rich, 612-860-1502. Aug 1, TOP 20 CAR & BIKE SHOW, Coon Rapids, MN. 10am3pm. $5 entry per show veh & bike. Scoop’s Pub, 482 Northdale Blvd. Contact: Brandi, 763-757-7600. Aug 1, ANTIQUE & CLASSIC VEHICLE SHOW, Hanover, MN. 9am-2pm. $10. Corner of 5th & CR 19 just north of the Fire Station. Host: Hanover Historical Society, Jeff Gripp. Contact: Jeff Gripp, 612-817-8830. Aug 1, 14th ANNUAL SHOW & SHINE CAR SHOW, Owatonna, MN. 9am-2pm. $10/car. Elks Club. Host: Owatonna Elks Lodge 1395. Contact: Cathy Kniefel, 507-455-0798. Aug 1, 10th ANNUAL AUTOZONE FREE CAR SHOW, Burnsville, MN. 9:30am-3pm. Free. Location/Host: Autozone, 1910 Hwy 13 W (NW corner of Hwy 13 & Cliff Rd). Contacts: Fran or Terry Stade, 612-209-5844. Aug 1, The BRAINERD JAYCEES “SMOKIN’ CAR SHOW”, Dwntwn Brainerd, MN. Reg 9-11am. Show 11am-3pm. $10 entry. Spect free. Mills Corp parking lot, So 6th St. Sponsor: Paradigm www.MSRA.com MSRA Schedule of Events 43 August 2015 Aug 8, 3rd ANNUAL ROLL BACK IN TIME CAR & BIKE SHOW, Bemidji, MN. 8am-2pm. $5/reg. Host: Walmart. Contact: Dottie Moe, 218-243-2387. Aug 9, 44th ANNUAL NORTH LAND WHEELS CHAPTER SDC SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW, Proctor, MN. 8am-4pm. Show $10, swap $15 per space, car corral $15, gate adm $3, srs $2. S St Louis Cty Frgrnds. Contact: Jim Van Dell, 218-349-7770, avantiz@ charter.net. Aug 9, 7th ANNUAL MAD JACK’S CLASSIC CAR MADNESS, Vadnais Heights, MN. 1-4pm. $5/pre-reg, $10/day of. Host: Mad Jack’s Sports Cafe. Contact: Heather Maicne, 651-287-3900. Aug 12, 15th ANNUAL POWERHOUSE CAR SHOW, Proctor, MN. 3-8pm. Free. Host: Powerhouse Bar. Contact: Dick Kari, 218-940-1262. Aug 13, 10th ANNUAL PIG ROAST, St Paul, MN. 5-8pm. Event to raise funds for the Payne Arcade Harvest Parade. Minnesota Music Cafe, 499 Payne Ave. Host: Payne Arcade Business Association. Contact: Gregg Rosenberger, 651-774-8211. Aug 14-15, DREAM MACHINES 23rd ANNUAL “FUZZY DICE CRUISE NIGHT & SUMMER CELEBRATION CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET”, Virginia, MN. Fri night cruise Virginia’s historic dwntwn Chestnut St 6-10pm. Sat: car show & swap meet, dwntwn, 10am-2pm. Free reg. Contacts: Ralph Maki, 218-780-5456 or [email protected]; Swap: Brad Carlson, 218-750-5981 or [email protected]. Aug 14-15, CLASSIC/ANTIQUE AUTO AUCTION, Owatonna, MN. Contact: springgroveauctions.com. Aug 14-16, 20th ANNUAL CLASSIC CRUISERS RUN TO THE PARK, Crookston, MN. Reg 8am. $25. Host: Crookston Classic Cruisers. Contact: Red Erickson, 218-289-3142. Aug 15, 5th ANNUAL RUM RIVER RODS SUMMER SPECTACULAR, Isanti, MN. 11am-5pm. $5 reg fee, taking food donations also. Main St, downtown Isanti. Contacts: Dan Collison, 763-670-0835; Rocky, 763-238-2858. Aug 15, 29th ANNUAL CORNFEST CRUISE-IN, Ortonville, MN. Reg 8am-noon, event 9am-2pm. The Foot of Big Stone Lake. Sponsor: Big Stone Cruisers Car Club. Contacts: Jimmie, 320-839-3600; Tom, 320-289-1235; visit Big Stone Cruisers on facebook. Aug 15, 3rd ANNUAL RAT ROD RESURRECTION CAR SHOW, Harris, MN. 10am-3pm. Bring a non-perishable food item. 42300 Flink Ave. Host: Don Duchene. Contact: Don Duchene, 651-674-8319; [email protected]. Aug 15, MOWER COUNTY FREE FAIR CLASSIC CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW, Austin, MN. Reg 10am-1pm, show 12-3:30pm. $10/reg. Mower County Frgrnds. Host: Southern Minnesota Old Car Company. Contact: Mike Schuster, 507-438-2176, [email protected]. Aug 15, CORVETTES AT STILLWATER, Stillwater, MN. 9am-1pm. $12 per veh. Stillwater Motors. Host: St. Croix Valley Corvette Assoc & Stillwater Motors. Contacts: Stillwater Motors, 651-439-4333; Dan Coyle, 651-283-6810. Aug 15, 4th ANNUAL NATIVITY OF MARY CAR SHOW & FESTIVAL, Bloomington, MN. 9am-2pm. $5 advance, $7 day of event, spectators free. 99th & Lyndale. Host: Nativity of Mary Parish. Contact: Al Geist, home 952-888-7023, cell 612-759-2336. Aug 15, 14th ANNUAL RUSH CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW, Rush City, MN. Free event. Chisago Cty Frgrnds. Contact: Perry Lindberg, 320-358-4211; www.rushcitychamber.com, perry@ perrysautosalon.com. Aug 15, GEAR-HEAD GET-TOGETHER, Dwntwn Maple Lake, MN. 8am-5pm. Free. Host: Maple Lake Chamber. Contact: Tom, 763-333-4422, www.gear-headgettogether.com. Aug 15, 6th ANNUAL APPLE VALLEY AMERICAN LEGION Automotive & Performance. Contact: Greg, info@paradigmauto. com or 218-855-1111. Aug 2, 7th ANNUAL NIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (Marv Lutgen Memorial) CAR SHOW, Aitkin, MN. 8am-2pm. $5. St James Catholic Church. Host: Cuyuna Range Knights of Columbus Council 3473. Contacts: Carroll Janzen, 218-927-6119; Bob Smith, 218-927-4424. Aug 2, INDIANHEAD SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW, Chippewa Falls, WI. 6am-3pm. Free/car & driver, $10/swaps & car corral. Hosts: Marc - Chippewa Valley A’s, River City Street Rods & Indianhead Old Car Club. Contact: Keith Leary, 715-549-5632. Aug 2, 38th ANNUAL MN OLDS CLUB STATE SHOW, Hugo, MN. 9am-2pm. $10/pre-reg & day of, $7/non-Oldsmobiles on show field. Blacksmith Lounge on Hwy 61. Host: MN Olds Club. Contacts: Kevin Rooney, 651-776-5574; www.mnoldsclub.info. Aug 4, 3rd ANNUAL ST PAUL POLICE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT CAR SHOW, St Paul, MN. 5-9pm. $10/car, proceeds to Guild Incorporated. Joseph’s Grill, 140 South Wabasha. Contact: Sgt Dave Mueller, 651-266-5736, [email protected]. Aug 6, “CAR HOP & SHOP” CLASSIC CAR CRUISE-IN, New Ulm, MN. 5-8pm. Minnesota St. Host/Conact: New Ulm Chamber of Commerce, 507-233-4300, www.newulm.com. Aug 6, POOL & YACHT’S CLASSIC CAR SHOW, Lilydale, MN. 5pm. Free. Pool and Yacht Club, 1600 Lilydale Rd, in the parking lot & under the tent! Contact: Laura, [email protected], 651-455-3900. Aug 7, BRAHAM PIE DAY FREE CAR SHOW. 8:30am-2pm, Braham Ford. Contact: Steve, 320-396-3586. Aug 7-8, RUN TO THE RAPIDS, Park Rapids, MN. Fri reg 4pm, Sat reg & show & shine 8am-noon. C’mon Inn, Main St. Host: Northern Knights Car Club. Contacts: Dave, 218-732-0020; Fred, 218-732-0252. Aug 7-8, DOC MOONLIGHT GRAHAM DAYS: CRUISE, PARADE & CAR SHOW, Chisholm, MN. Fri cruise 6-9pm, Sat parade at noon, show 1-3pm. Host: Chisholm Chamber. Contact: Chamber, 218-254-7930. Aug 7-9, OLD IRON COMPANY MICRO MINI NATIONALS ROD RUN, Spencer, IA. Fri reg 5-8pm, Sat reg 9am-12pm. $30/ before Aug 1, $35/after Aug 1. Host: Old Iron Company. Contact: Pat Oviatt, 712-262-4159, www.oldironcompany.com. Aug 8, ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY, White Bear Lake, MN. 8am. Co Rd F & Hwy 61. Contact: George Chebanyuk, 651-503-7859. Aug 8, HOT ROD & MOTORCYCLE BREAKOUT, Ham Lake, MN. Rain or shine. 9am-3pm. Route 65 Classics. Host: MN Innocence Project. Contact: Pat Bonnett, 763-566-3990. Aug 8, ANNUAL PIG ROAST CLASSIC & CUSTOM CAR SHOW, Crosslake, MN. Reg 7-9am, car show 9am-2pm. $10/ entry. Crosslake Fire Station, 37028 Co Rd 66. Contacts: Dean, 218-251-6294; Car Clubs: Jeff, 218-330-5160; CFD@crosslake. net. Aug 8, 4th ANNUAL RODS AND RUST CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET, Mora, MN. 11am-4pm. $5/adm, $10/swap space. Kanabec Fairgrounds. Host: Kanabec Co Ag Society. Contact: www. kanabecfair.org; Janet, 320-679-5485; www.facebook.com. When submitting an event for publication the following MUST be included: 1) Be sure it’s received by the 10th of the previous month (example: January 10th for the February issue). 2) Include date, location, time of event, any cost AND a contact name and phone number Check your event ad for accuracy before you send it. Making corrections later can lead to errors. MSRA Schedule of Events 44 August 2015 S.A.L. CAR SHOW, Apple Valley, MN. Noon-4pm, reg at 11am. $15. Host: Sons of the American Legion. Contact: Bob, 612-860-4784. Aug 15, MAPLE PLAIN DAYS, Maple Plain, MN. 10am-2pm. $5/car. 5050 Independence St. Host: City of Maple Plain. Contact: Maggie McCallum, 763-479-0515. Aug 15, 13th ANNUAL WELLS KERNEL DAYS CLASSIC CAR SHOW, Wells, MN. Reg 8am-12pm, presentation 2:30pm after short cruise. $10/car. Host: Maple Valley Classic Car Club. Contact: Jerry (Wells Family Video), 507-553-5158 after 12pm noon. Aug 15, 7th ANNUAL CAR SHOW, Diamond Bluff, WI. Reg 9am-1pm, awards 3pm. $10 entry, spect free. Host: Nauti Hawg Bar & Grill. Contacts: Troy, 715-594-3223; Jerry, 651-269-1286. Aug 15, BLOOMING PRAIRIE CLASSICS & CUSTOMS SHOW, Blooming Prairie, MN. Reg 8am, show 9am-1pm. Service Mans Club. Host: Blooming Prairie Chamber of Commerce. Contact: Tiffany Peterson, 507-583-7448. Aug 15, BLLC 5th ANNUAL CAR SHOW, Maplewood, MN. 4-7pm. Free. 2280 Stillwater Ave. Host: Beaver Lake Lutheran Church. Contacts: BLLC, 651-739-8092; Joan, 651-735-6301. Aug 15, LAKERIDGE HEALTH CARE CENTER CAR SHOW, Roseville, MN. 9-11am. Free. 2727 N Victoria St. Contacts: Don, 651-308-7515; Jackie, 651-336-9771. Aug 16, SWEET SUMMER SUNDAY CAR SHOW, Brooklyn Center, MN. 10am-2 pm. Show cars $10, Spectators free. Luther Brookdale Chevrolet. Host: Chevy’s Best Car Club. Contact: Dan 612-721-4021, www.chevysbest.net. Aug 16, ST CLOUD ANTIQUE AUTO CLUB, St Cloud, MN. 7am-3pm. $15 day of show. Host: St Cloud Antique Auto Club. Contact: Jim, 320-253-5347. Aug 20, CRUISE TO THE COVE, Albert Lea, MN. (Rain date Aug 27 rain or shine) 4-8pm. Free show & shine. Wedgewood Cove Golf Club. Hosts: Dave Syverson Auto Center - Albert Lea, Old Car Co. - Albert Lea, Wedgewood Cove Golf Club - Albert Lea. Contacts: Jordan Bohonek, 507-440-9538; www.oldcarco.com. Aug 22, 9th ANNUAL “FESTIVAL IN THE PARK” CAR SHOW, Mounds View, MN. 8am-3:30pm. Mounds View City Hall & Park, 2401 Cty Hwy 10. $10 per car. More info: www.ci.mounds-view. mn.us. Aug 22, 10th Annual CHRIST’S CROSS CAR & CRAFT SHOW, Ham Lake, MN. 9am-3pm rain or shine. Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 16345 Polk St NE. Host: Christ’s Cross Car Club. Cars $10, spectators cash/canned food donation. Contacts: Paul Martin, 651-755-4656 & Sharon Holle, 763-202-0284. Aug 22, ALL-IN CAR, TRUCK & BIKE SHOW, Forest Lake, MN. 8am-4pm. $10 per veh. Running Aces Harness Park. Contact: Erik Wiski, 612-369-0296, [email protected]. Aug 22, SOUNDS OF SUMMER SHOW & SHINE, Marshall, MN. 2:30-6:30pm. Free. Host: Shades of the Past Car Club. Contact: Wayne Mack, 507-829-5810. Aug 22, 3rd ANNUAL ROUGH CUT CAR SHOW, Milaca, MN. Sign up at 9am. $10/vehicle. Host: Rough Cut Grill & Bar. Contact: Chuck Reinhofer, 320-980-4641. Aug 22, CAR SHOW, Staples, MN. 9am-1pm, 7:30am for participants. $15/reg by Jul 31, $20/reg after Aug 1. Hosts: Staples/Motley Area Women of Today & NAPA. Conacts: Katie, 218-232-5249; [email protected]; Nicky, 507-381-0786; [email protected]. Aug 22, 1st ANNUAL CAR SHOW “CRUISIN’ ON JAMES STREET”, Paynesville, MN. Sign up 8-9am, show 9am1pm. $15. James St. Contacts: [email protected]; 320-243-3975, 320-291-2158 Doris. Aug 22, RANGE DAY CAR SHOW, Range, WI. Reg 8:30am-noon. Cty Rd D. Host: Valley Cruisers. Contacts: Jim, 651-214-7943; Mike, 651-353-3157. Aug 22, CAR SHOW, Fairmont, MN. 9am-2pm. $10. Host: Lakesters. Contact: Ken Kabage, 507-230-0762 or 507-236-4537. Aug 23, 16th ANNUAL LITTLE WILLY CRUISERS CARS IN THE PARK JACKET SHOW, Shakopee, MN. 10am-3pm. $10. Memorial Park. Contact: Jim Fox, 507-665-4990, jimfox30@ hotmail.com. Aug 23, 6th ANNUAL ROLL ON WITH AMERICAN PRIDE CAR/MOTORCYCLE SHOW, Golden Valley, MN. 9am-3pm. Free adm for guests donations are accepted & encouraged, $10/entry donation, proceeds go to POW/MIA/Veteran causes. Hosted at the Chester Bird American Legion, 200 Lilac Dr. Contacts: Sherri or Rick Wicks, [email protected], 612-709-5523; Evan B. Komar, [email protected], 612-709-1393. Aug 29, SWAP MEET, Hibbing, MN. 8am-4pm. Reptron parking lot across from Mesabi Mall on 169. Hosts: The Squires & Shifters Car Clubs. Contacts: Doug, 218-966-0262; Larry, 218-262-5157; www.squirescarclub.com. Aug 29, SOUTHERN CRUZERS’ 27th ANNUAL SUMMER SPECTACULAR CAR SHOW, Farmington, MN. MSRA VOTING EVENT. (Rain or shine) Pre-reg $10, day of $15. Dak Cty Frgrnds, 4008 220th St W. Contacts: Show Cars: Jim, 952-435-3180; Swappers, Dick, 952-854-6153 or Keith, 952-461-2048; www. TheSummerSpectacular.com; www.SouthernCruzers.com. Aug 29, WOODBURY DAYS CAR SHOW, Woodbury, MN. 8am-1:30pm. $10/veh. Ojibway Park. Host: 3M Club Rod & Custom Car Club. Contacts: Dick Raths, 651-714-5067; John Rutherford, 651-653-7099; www.woodburydays.com. Aug 29, 12th ANNUAL FREE CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET, Big Lake, MN. 12-3pm. KJ’s Refuge Bar & Grill. Contact: KJs, 763-263-7488 or Facebook. Aug 30, CAR SHOW FOR CHARITY, Shakopee, MN. 9am3pm. $5/veh. Shakopee Ford. Host: Upper Midwest Region Shelby American Auto Club. Contacts: Dan Mattila, 763-784-8668; www.midwestshelby.com. Sep 5, THE LOOKOUT TROPHY SHOW, Maple Grove, MN. 12-3 pm. Free adm for cars & spectators. The Lookout Bar & Grill, 8672 Pineview Ln N. Host: Chevy’s Best Car Club. Contact: Terry, 763-416-0494, www. chevysbest.net. Sep 5, TAYLORS FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT FALL CAR SHOW, Taylors Falls, MN. 3-7pm. Free. North of the Drive-In. Contact: Dan, 651-231-5044. Sep 5-6, 7th ANNUAL RAT ROD RONDEZVOUS, Mahtowa, MN. Sat noon-4pm, Sun 10am-2pm. Free. Host: TJ’s Country Corner. Contact: Roger, 218-389-6444. Sep 6, 48th ANNUAL TWIN CITIES COLLECTORS CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET, Blaine, MN. Rain or shine. 9am-3pm. $10 show car incl driver & pass; $10 swappers incl space; $4 spectors 12 & up. Aquatore Park, Hwy 65 & US 10. Contacts: 763-370-6012, 612-724-9268; day of show 763-370-6012. Sep 7, JACK & JIM’S HOLIDAY CAR SHOW, Duelm, MN. 9am-2pm. $10 entry. Hosts: Murphy Chevrolet & Jack & Jim’s. Log on to MSRA’s official website www.MSRA.com for current MSRA news & info MSRA Schedule of Events 45 August 2015 Sep 12, ANNUAL LINWOOD FAMILY FUN DAY, Linwood, MN. 9am-3pm. $10/show car. 22817 Typo Creek Dr NE, Stacy (Linwood Township). Conact: Bob, 651-462-4341. Sep 12, 10th ANNUAL NORTH COUNTRY HILLBILLYS CAR & TRUCK SHOW, Braham, MN. 11am-4pm. Free. Host: North Country Hillbillys. Contacts: Les Orvis, 320-492-4579; Mike Mason, 612-221-4295. Sep 12, OTSEGO PRAIRIE FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW, Otsego, MN. 10am-3pm. $10. Host: Otsego Rod & Custom Car Club. Contact: Brian Byrnes, [email protected], 763-218-8053. Sep 13, ROBERT BROWN III CAR SHOW, South St. Paul, MN. MSRA VOTING EVENT. 11am-3pm at Fleming Field. Swap meet, live music & kids games. $10 per car or motorcycle. Contact: Les Blake, 651-402-6004. Sep 13, 7th ANNUAL WAYZATA CHARITY AUTO SHOW, Wayzata, MN. 10am-4pm. $20 donation. Host: Wayzata Rotary Club. Contact: Marty Schneider, 612-237-3843. Sep 13, HEIDELBERG CAR SHOW, Heidelberg, MN. Noon5pm, 11am registration. $10. Host: Heidelberg Sportsman Club. Contacts: Don, 507-364-5442; Dick, 612-756-1546. Sep 13, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS DAYS CAR SHOW, Inver Grove Heights, MN. 10am-4pm. $10/car. Host: Medalions Car Club. Contact: Larry Koop, 651-455-3657. Sep 13, 41st ANNUAL LONE EAGLE AUTO CLUB CAR SHOW/SWAP MEET, Little Falls, MN. (Rain or shine) 7am4pm. $10/show car pre-registration by Sep 9 includes driver & 1 passenger. $5/gen adm, under 12 free, 65 & older free. Little Falls, Morrison Cty Frgrnds, 15575 Hawthorne Rd. Contact: www.loneeagleautoclub.com. Sep 13, 3rd ANNUAL HOT RODS & HAMBURGERS CAR SHOW, East Bethel, MN. 10am-2pm. $5/show cars. Route 65 Pub & Grub, 18407 Hwy 65 NE. Contacts: 763-242-1984; route65pub@ gmail.com. Sep 13, MUMS & MOTORS, Blaine, MN. 11am-3pm. $5. 2456 125th Ave NE. Host: Be-Bop Cruisers. Contacts: Steve Goede, 763-561-7794; Doug Day, 612-529-4630. Sep 13, TOP 21 ALL FORD CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET, Roseville, MN. Rain or shine. 9am-2pm, gates open at 8am for setup. $10/show cars/swappers/car corral, free/spect. Roseville Midway Ford, 2777 Snelling Ave N, 3 miles north of Fairgrounds. Host: Performance Ford Club of Minnesota. Contact: Ray, 651-900-3511; Richard, 651-488-4721. Sep 13, 4th ANNUAL CAR SHOW, Roseville, MN. 11am3pm. Free. Location/Host: Rosetown American Legion Post 542. Contact: Ken Semling, 651-766-0446. Sep 13, 2015 HAYFORD FORD MEMORIAL CAR SHOW, Isanti, MN. 10am-3pm. $10 reg, spect free. (Food donations being taken for Family Pathways.) 1330 301st Ave NE. Host: Rum River Rods. Contacts: Dan Collison, 763-670-0835; Rocky Soligny, 763238-2858. Sep 18, SQUIRES CRUISE & FOOD SHELF DRIVE, Dwntwn Hibbing, MN. 5-9pm. Contacts: Larry, 218-929-2143; www.squirescarclub.com. Sep 19, 30th ANNUAL NICKLE DICKLE DAY ANTIQUE & COLLECTOR CAR & TRUCK SHOW, Waconia, MN. Reg 8am-noon, $10. Corner of Elm & 1st. Contact: 952-442-5812; www.destinationwaconia.org. Sep 19, CLASSIC/ANTIQUE AUTO AUCTION, Spring Grove, Contacts: Justin or Orson, 320-968-9995. Sep 7, CLOQUET’S LABORE DAY CAR SHOW, Cloquet, MN. 10am-3pm. $5/car. Contact: Mike Tillman, 218-390-9825 or 218-727-7797. Sep 7, 15th ANNUAL LABOR DAY “ORPHAN & STILLMADES” CAR SHOW, Hugo, MN. Gates open 7am, show 8am3pm. Show cars $10, spect free. Blacksmith Lounge, 2 mi N on Hwy 61. Host: North Star Chapter Studebaker Drivers Club. Contacts: Tom, 651-426-0535; Greg, 763-427-5295; www.northstarwheel. com/laborday.html. Sep 7, TROLLS CLASSIC CAR SHOW, Sunburg, MN. 10am2pm. $10/entry. Sunburg Community Center. Host: Sunburg Car Club (Trolls). Contact: Bruce Anderson, 320-220-1943. Sep 9, HASTINGS VET HOME RUN & ROAST, (Always 1st Wed after Labor Day), Hastings, MN. 10am-? Bring food shelf donation. Host: Michels Family. Contact: Jimmy Michels, 651-2359390. Sep 10, “CAR HOP & SHOP” CLASSIC CAR CRUISE-IN, New Ulm, MN. 5-8pm. Minnesota St. Host/Conact: New Ulm Chamber of Commerce, 507-233-4300, www.newulm.com. Sep 11-12, KIA OF DULUTH GARFIELD AVE DRAG RACES & CAR SHOW, Duluth, MN. Contact: www.kernz.com; Ryan, 218-628-9996 for racing; Mike Tillman for car show, 218-390-9825 or 218-727-7797. Sep 11-13, MSRA FALL CAMPOUT, Hinckley, MN. Hinckley Grand Casino. Details to follow. Contact: Dale Sohlstrom, 218-525-3056. Sep 11-13, VINTIQUES ROD RUN & KAMP OUT, Watertown, SD. $30/pre-reg. Host: Vintiques Car Club. Contact: Kevin Coribble, 605-881-1734. Sep 12, SCANDIA 40th ANNUAL TACO DAZE, Scandia, MN. Check-in & reg 9:30-11am. Free reg. Host; Scandia Marine Lions Club. Contact: Bob Nemeth, 651-343-7073; [email protected]. Sep 12, CLASSICS BY THE LAKE, Buffalo, MN. 10am-2pm. Free. Sturgis Park, dwntwn. Contacts: Morriesclassicsbythelake@ morries.com; Brian, 763-765-1943. Sep 12, ANOKA CLASSIC CAR SHOW GRAND FINALE, Anoka, MN. 9am-4pm (rain or shine). $10/entry or $5 with 3 or more food shelf item donations, proceeds to charities. Anoka High School. Swap Meet. Contacts: Dave, 763-587-3076; anokaclassiccarshow. org. Sep 12, 12th ANNUAL ARISTOCRATS CAR SHOW, Northwood, IA. Reg 8-11am, voting 11am-1pm, awards 2pm. $10. Downtown. Host: Aristocrats Car Club. Contacts: John Anderson, 641-324-1834; Carquest Auto Parts, 641-324-2112. Sep 12, CAR SHOW, Northfield, MN. 9am-3pm. $10 pre-reg, $15 at gate. Riverside Park on Hwy 3. Host: Sundowners Car Club. Contacts: show info: Chuck, 507-645-8383; Jim, 507-364-5659; classing info (after 5): Gene, 507-332-7998 or 507-332-0455. Sep 12, ST BONI’S FALL FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW, Bloomington, MN. 7am-4pm. Pre-reg $5, at gate $10. Host: St. Bonaventure Church. Contact: Jerry Kaley, 952-486-0902. Sep 12, SILVER ANNIVERSARY ALL BUICK SHOW, Stillwater, MN. 9am-3:30pm. Reg by 9/8 BCA $10-$12, after 9/8 $12, non BCA $15. Stillwater Motors. Host: MN Fireball Chapter BCA. Contact: Rollie, 952-938-6200, [email protected]. Sep 12, 2015 RAMSEY HAPPY DAYS, Ramsey, MN. Reg 10am, car show 11:30am-2:30pm. Free. 7550 Sunwood Dr., NW, across from Municipal Center. Host: State Farm Insurance. Contact: Paul Martin, 651-755-4656, [email protected]. Sep 12, PALMER DAY 2015 TOP 20 CAR SHOW, Palmer Township, MN. Rain or shine. 9am-3pm. $10/entry, Free/spect. Palmer Park. Host: Palmer Day Committee. Contact: Dave Roach, 612-940-7675. MSRA Schedule of Events Don’t forget! Date, name of event, location, time, cost & contact name and phone or email. 46 August 2015 MN. Contact: springgroveauctions.com. Sep 19, 5th ANNUAL VFW CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET, New Richmond, WI. 8am-3pm. NSRA inspections. Car entry $10. All proceeds go to New Richmond VFW Post 10818. Spect free. Mary Park, 401 N Green Ave. 10x10 space $25. Contacts: Dave, 715-246-6312, 715-377-6476; Marv, 715-246-4544. Sep 19, FLOODWOOD FALL COLOR FESTIVAL, Floodwood, MN. Reg 8am-noon. $10. Main St. Host: Floodwood Business & Community Partnership. Contact: Patrick Babinksi. Sep 19, 3rd ANNUAL ALL GM, Maplewood, MN. 10am-3pm. Pre-reg is $5, $10 after 9/12. Free to spect. Merit Chevrolet, I-94 & Century Ave. Host: Northstar Camaro Club. Contacts: Jeff, 651-730-1531; [email protected]; www.northstarcamaroclub.com. Sep 19, COLUMBUS FALL FEST CLASSIC CAR, TRUCK & TRACTOR SHOW, Columbus, MN. 8am-3pm. No entry fee. 16319 Kettle River Blvd. Host: City of Columbus. Contacts: Denny Peterson, 651-464-8543, [email protected].; Lloyd Rehbein, 651-775-6832. Sep 20, 28th ANNUAL PIG ROAST & CAR SHOW, Hugo, MN. Gates open 7am. $20 incl 1 car & 1 pass. Blacksmith Lounge. Host: Northern Lights Car Club of Hugo. Contact: Joe Ackerley, 612-868-9294. Sep 20, 39th ANNUAL CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET, St Peter, MN. Rain or shine. Registration & awards in Johnson Hall. 7am3pm. Show cars $15 incl driver & 1 pass; $20 car corral, $20 pre-register, $25 outdoor swap space, $30 indoor swap space. Adm: $5 per person, under 12 free w/adult. Nicollet Cty Frgrnds. Host: Auto Restorers Club Southern MN. Contact: George Frew, 740-294-4424; clubs.hemmings.com/autorestorers. Sep 26, 15th ANNUAL PUMPKIN FEST CAR SHOW, Lake Park, MN. 9am-2:30pm. Free. Contacts: www.curtsrodandcustom. com; Curt, 218-238-5581; [email protected]. Sep 26, LAKESIDE CABINETS & WOODWORKING ANNUAL CHARITY CAR SHOW, Nowthen, MN. 10am-4pm. Free. 8209 199th Ave NW. Host: Lakeside Cabinets & Woodworking. Contacts: Dana or Sonia, 763-753-2628. Sep 26, FALL HAS IT ALL TRAVELING CAR SHOW, Walker, Hackensack, Longville & Remer, MN. One Fall Has It All button for $4 ea person. Show & shine: Walker, 9:30-10:30am; Hackensack, 11am-1pm; Longville, 2-3pm; Remer 4-6pm. Hosts: The Hackensack, Longville, Remer, & Leech Lake Area Chambers of Commerce. Contacts: Charlyne LaVoie, 218-224-3519, 218731-5026, [email protected]; Bonnie Dupre, 218-5471160, [email protected]. Sep 26, 7th ANNUAL CRUISE FOR TROOPS, Columbus, MN. 9am-5pm. Cruise leaves at noon. Car show & after party 2-5pm. Running Aces Casino & Racetrack, 15201 Running Aces Blvd. Contacts: www.cruisefortroops.com or Rusty Hanes, 763-486-3079. Sep 27, 11th ANNUAL BROADWAY PIZZA FRIDLEY CAR SHOW, Fridley, MN. 11am-3pm. Broadway Pizza/Gopher State Timing Assoc. $5 per car. Contact: Brian Warhol, 763-559-8917. Sep 27, 2nd ANNUAL S/SGT DENNIS LITTLE MEMORIAL, Princeton, MN. 10am-4pm. $10. Finishline Cafe. Hosts: Finishline Cafe & Power Lodge. Contacts: [email protected]; Finishline Cafe, 763-631-2233. Sep 27, 35th ANNUAL “CHICKEN CHASE”, Sisseton, SD. Bench racing at 11am. Buffalo Wallow Restaurant, W Hwy 10. Host: Lake Area Cruisers. Contacts: Kerry, 605-880-8875; 605-698-7104; [email protected]. Sep 27, 7th ANNUAL WITHROW CLASSIC CAR & TRACTOR SHOW, Withrow, MN. 9am-3pm. $10/vehicle, all proceeds donated to Wishes & More; MN Military Family Foundation. Sal’s Angus Grill/ Withrow Ballroom. Contact: Clyde Wagner, 612-281-3351, clyde@ MSRA Schedule of Events minnesalsa.com. Oct 3, OCTOBER FAST, Madison, MN. 10am-2pm. Free. Hosts: Madison C of C, Wilson Graphic & Precision Auto. Contacts: Dan Wilson, 320-815-6321; Maynard Meyer, 320-598-7301. Oct 3-4, 31st ANNUAL CRUISE TO THE WOODS, Fort Dodge, IA. Gates open 8am Sunday. $15/pre-entry, $20/day of. Harlan Rogers Sports Complex. Host: W.C. Cruisers. Contacts: Brandee, 515-556-5206; Dave, 641-417-9742. Oct 4, 45th MIDWEST FALL SWAP MEET & AUTO SHOW, St Paul, MN. 7:30am-3pm. Walk-in $5, pre-reg vendors $15, show car $10 incl driver & 1 pass. MN State Frgrnds, NE corner. Hosts: Capital City AACA & Model A Ford Club. Contacts: Al Thuening, 952-994-3225; Steve Garvey, 612-209-2736. Oct 4, CRUISE, Rochester, MN. (Rain or shine.) Reg 9-11am. $25 per veh & incl 2 lunch tickets & game ticket. Car Corral $10. Lunch noon-3pm. Begins at the Eagles Club, 917 15th Ave SE. Host: Drifters Car Club of Southeast MN. All proceeds will go to Disable American Veterans & ARC. Contact: Donna Pavlish, 507951-2030 or [email protected]. Oct 10, ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY, White Bear Lake, MN. 8am. Co Rd F & Hwy 61. Contact: George Chebanyuk, 651-503-7859. Oct 10, MSRA RIDING THE RAILS TOUR, THE OSCEOLA & ST CROIX DINNER TRAIN, Osceola, WI. 4pm. $50 per person. Reg deadline: Sep 9. Contact: 651-765-0554 to reserve your seat. Oct 11, 31st ANNUAL FALL AUTO PARTS SWAP MEET & CARS FOR SALE CORRAL, Monticello, IA. 7:30am-1pm. Fairgrounds Parking Lot. Contacts: www.autopartsswapmeet.net; 319-465-5119. Oct 18, 45th ANNUAL TWIN CITIES ROADSTERS SWAP MEET, St Paul, MN. Gates open at 6am (rain or shine). $10/all spaces, $5/all passengers, $5/gen adm, under 12 free w/paid adult. MN St Frgrnds north end. Contacts: Mike, 952-393-9435; Jack, 952-884-6761; www.roadsterstwincities.com. Nov 22, 35th ANNUAL MIDWEST COLLECTORS TOY SHOW, South Sioux City, NE. 9am-3pm. $5. Marina Inn Center. Host: Lloyd Schweigert. Contacts: 712-898-2943; 712-239-6199. Feb 28, 2016, 36th ANNUAL SIOUX CITY RACERS & RODDERS SWAP MEET, South Sioux City, NE. 9am-2pm. $8. Marina Inn Center. Host: Lloyd Schweigert. Contacts: 712-898-2943; 712-239-6199. If you have any questions or concerns about ANY listed event Don’t forget! Date, name of event, location, time, cost & contact name and phone or email. 47 August 2015 MSRA RIDING THE RAILS TOUR ELMER’S AUTO & TOY MUSEUM 2015 SCHEDULE Open 9am-5pm THE OSCEOLA & ST CROIX DINNER TRAIN Hwy 95, 1/2 mi out of Fountain City to Cty Rd G, 1/4 mi to Elmer’s Road. COME JOIN THE FUN Watch for museum signs. DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2015 TIME: 4:00 PM COST: $50.00 PER PERSON REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 www.elmersautoandtoymuseum.com Admission: Adults $8, Seniors 65+ $7, Students 6-17, $4 August 1 & 2; August 15 & 16; August 29 & 30; September 5, 6 & 7; September 19 & 20; October 3 & 4; October 10 & 11; October 17 & 18 CALL 651-765-0554 TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT LEAVE A MESSAGE AND I’LL GET BACK TO YOU We will board the train 5:00 PM, departing from the Osceola Soo Line Depot, at 114 Depot Rd, Osceola, WI. Enjoy the fall colors riding the rails while enjoying a fine dining experience on antique diner china, and glassware from the Great Northern Empire Builder era. You will have a choice of strip steak or chicken, vegetables, potatoes, and a glass of wine, ending our meal with a very special dessert. The train ride is approximately 1 ½ hour to 2 hours long. I have space for 60 MSRA members to enjoy this evening. I will be at the August and September Meeting taking reservations or you can call me at 651-765-0554, if I’m not home please leave a message and I will call you back. ELMER & BERNADETTE DUELLMAN W903 Elmer Road, Fountain City, WI 54629 [email protected], 608-687-7221 Like us on facebook MSRA Riding the Rails By Charlotte Thompson #L5968 2015 Historic Hastings Saturday Night Cruise-In Don’t hesitate if you are interested in Riding the Rails with your friends from MSRA on October 10th. I have just 60 seats available for purchase at the rate of $50 per person. We will leave from the Osceola Train station at 5:30pm, but we will start boarding at 5pm. You will enjoy a dinner of either chicken or steak, serviced with a glass of wine and desert. No open bar on this train, but you can purchase a glass of wine. As we cruise down the rails we will hopefully have a great view of the fall colors. My deadline for reservation is September 9th; any seats not sold by that date will be put back into their inventory for general sale to the public at $55. If you can’t make it to the monthly meeting in August to purchase your tickets please give me a call at (651-7650554), or send a check to Charlotte Thompson, 659 W County Road C, Roseville, MN 55113, make your check out to MSRA. Since we will have the entire train you can bring your street rod/classic and park them in their parking lot. Tickets are non-refundable per our contract and this is a rain or shine event. Dates: Aug 8, 22 (History of Cars II); Sep 5, 19; Oct 3 5-9pm. Open to all cars 1976 & older. Food will be available both on the street and in local restaurants. All roads lead to Second St. Contacts: Kevin Hoeschen, 651-437-4400 or 651-303-2792; Tony Berens, 651-491-1563; www.downtownhastingsmn.com Been collecting LineChasers? What for? When you’re done reading it, why don’t you pass it on to a young rodder. They will enjoy it and it will introduce them to MSRA. MSRA Schedule of Events 48 August 2015 NSRA 4030 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38111-7406 Phone: 901-452-4030 NSRA 2015 Event Schedule HASTINGS VETS HOME RUN & ROAST Street Rod Nats plus - Aug 6-9 Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, KY 901-452-4030 Hastings, MN Street Rod Nats North plus - Sep 11-13 Kalamazoo County Expo & Fgrnds, Kalamazoo, MI 303-776-7841 Wednesday, September 9 10am-? NE Street Rod Nats plus - Sep 18-20 Champlain Valley Expo, Burlington, VT 785-842-6890 Rain or Shine Bring car, appetite & food shelf donation. Host: Michels Family SE Street Rod Nats plus - Oct 9-11 Florida State Fgrnds, Tampa, FL 574-875-4032 Contact: Jimmy Michels, 651-235-9390 Fall Campout at Grand Casino Hinckley September 11 – 13, 2015 Plans are underway for MSRA’s Fall Campout, and we are looking forward to another great time! We have 200 rooms blocked at the Grand Casino. The cost is - Friday $95.40, Saturday $102.40 for a total of $197.80 + tax. There are 50 rooms blocked at the Grand Hinckley Inn. The cost is - Friday $78.00, Saturday $88.00 for a total of $166.00 + tax. We have blocked 25 chalets in the RV Park. The price for the chalet rental is $192.00 + tax for the weekend (Friday and Saturday). When making reservations for hotels and chalets, call 1-800-468-3517, and use the group block code #MSR0911. There are 100 RV sites with full hook ups blocked in the campground. Handicap sites are also available. For campground reservations call Peggy Zech at 320-396-0476 or email [email protected]. We will have plenty of activities, and on Friday night and Saturday night there will be a cash bar at 5pm with a sit down dinner to follow in the convention center. We have a limited number of campsites available for the fall campout and once they are gone, we will not be able to get any more campsites. Please contact the hotel for reservations if the campsites are gone. Book early as Rib Fest and Rocktember are going on that weekend. Grand Casino Hotel reservations are filling up fast due to events that are going on. Main registration for the campout will be held at the RV Park Lodge. More info to follow in the coming months. If anyone has any special dietary needs please let Peggy Zech know by either e-mail or by phone. 27th ANNUAL Summer Spectacular CAR SHOW Dakota County Fairgrounds 4008 220th Street West, Farmington, MN 55024 www.TheSummerSpectacular.com or www.SouthernCruzers.com Saturday • August 29, 2015 Swap Meet • Car Corral • Business Expo Show Registration 9am – noon Business Expo 9am – 3pm Dash Plaques to the first 400 vehicles Swap Meet and Car Corral 9am – 3pm Awards Presentation at 3pm 21 Classes 75 Class Trophies + 2 “Best of Show” as voted by Participants & Spectators * * * CHARITY EVENT • RAIN or SHINE * * * CHOPPER ... WORLD’S NUTTIEST D.J. Entertaining On Main Stage 9am – 2:30pm For information & forms go to: www.TheSummerSpectacular.com Business Expo: See website for info Show Cars: Call Jim 952-435-3180 Swappers: Call Dick 952-854-6153 or Keith 952-461-2048 www.MSRA.com MSRA Schedule of Events 49 August 2015 10th ANNUAL – SUPER SECRET FUN RUN (SS/FR) Wow, can you believe it’s been 10 years since this fun started! We are still trying to keep it simple, fun, and relaxing. Here are the specifics to this year. (All information is deemed accurate at time of publication but could be changed at any time.) WHO: WHAT: Current card carrying MSRA members ONLY and their families. NO APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP AT BIR. YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT MSRA MEMBERSHIP CARD IN YOUR POSSESSION. NO EXCEPTIONS! Super – Secret – Fun – Run. Another opportunity to relax and socialize with other friends and members after a busy summer and Back to the 50’s. WHERE: Brainerd International Raceway, 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd MN 56401 WHEN: August 28, 29 & 30, 2015. Gates open at Noon on Friday NO ADMITTANCE BEFORE THIS, NO EXCEPTIONS ACCOMODATIONS: Overnight camping is available. This includes those who sleep in their rigs in the pits. BIR has campsites with power, water & sewer hookups. Make camping reservations through BIR office at 866-444-4455 FOOD: Friday and Saturday evening dinner will be pot luck style, bring a dish to share, served at approximately 5:30 pm. Meat will be provided by MSRA. Chevrolet owners: Starch dish to share (ie potato, pasta, rice, hot dish, buns, etc) Ford owners: Salad or vegetable dish to share Chrysler owners: Dessert to share Orphan cars or any other: Fruit or relish to share BYOB event – Bring your own beverage! JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER This is a street rod, custom and nostalgic event. In that order, those cars will have priority for the 1/8 mile. If you own a later model car (’78 or older ONLY) and want to bring it to Brainerd, you are welcome to do so but you can’t participate in the “on track” activities. Just remember that the street rods, customs and nostalgia drag cars that are not included in the “PRO” category take priority in staging. NO EXCEPTIONS!! DRAG RACING PROGRAM: Sessions all day Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. Session times to be announced at the event. We’ll run 1/8 and 1/4 mile This is FREE TO MSRA CARD CARRYING MEMBERS These on-track sessions are provided for invited guests of MSRA to run their nostalgia and/or professional drag cars. CLASS RULES: NO bracket cars, NO 3rd generation Camaros, NO Tuners or sport compacts, NO motorcycles and NO rear engine dragsters. What this means is this is a nostalgia drag, street rod and custom run for MSRA members. You are welcome to come but nothing built after 1979 will be allowed to run the 1/8 mile non-comp program unless the car has NHRA significance. No exceptions! DRAG RACING RULES: There will be NO LICENSE or TEST RUNS! MSRA members will be allowed to make passes down the drag strip provided their cars will pass the on-site NHRA Tech & Safety Inspection. If you do not pass tech you do not run your car, NO EXCEPTIONS! You must be a licensed driver with valid license and proof of insurance AND have your current MSRA membership card to participate. Your vehicle must have the minimum required safety equipment for the speed and ET your vehicle runs in order to make a pass down the drag strip. Some examples of missed items from previous years are: improperly installed or missing seats or seat belts, missing or leaking coolant overflow “puke” tank, missing or broken battery hold down, nylon tubing used for a mechanical oil pressure gauge and missing or expired safety helmet. Make sure all your equipment like belts and certifications are up-to-date and in good shape. So, if you plan to run your car, make sure it’s strong and safe and ready to run. If you do not pass Tech ... You do not get to run your car. NO EXCEPTIONS! SAFETY IS FOR YOU! SS/FR Workers Needed If you are interested in working a 1 hour gate shift, call John Steffens at 763-792-4332 MSRA Schedule of Events 50 August 2015 September 11, 12 & 13 MSRA Fall Campout 2015 Grand Casino Hinckley Come join us on the OLD HIGHWAY 61 FUN RUN at this year’s MSRA Fall Campout! Enjoy a fall colors drive through scenic, historic east central Minnesota---a new route this year. Explore paved country backroads for antiques, boutiques, quilts, fresh fudge, flea markets, famous cinnamon rolls, Scandinavian specialties, diners, dives and pie stops…..and Minnesota’s only covered bridge in daily use. The Fun Run includes free admission to The Hinckley Fire Museum and the Pine County History Museum paid for by MSRA. Also in Hinckley that weekend is the annual RIBFEST and Art/Craft Festival downtown AND live bands at Grand Casino, ROCKTEMBER. Registration for this year’s event is at the Grand Casino RV Park Lodge. Free Goodie Bags and Dash Plaques can be picked up during registration hours, Friday: 12 - 6, Saturday: 8 - 3. Peoples’ Choice Show ‘n Shine takes place Saturday 9 - Noon at the Grand Casino RV Park. Coffee and pastries on site. Prizes for Peoples’ Choice Show & Shine, Long Distance Travel and Old 61 Fun Run will be announced at dinner on Saturday night. A few RV sites with full hook-ups, including handi-capped, are still available. For campground reservations, call Peggy Zech at 320-396-0476 or email at [email protected]. For hotel reservations, call 800-468-3517 and mention the Grand Casino group code: MSR0911 for reduced rates. No reservations will be taken after August 21st. ALL registration for the Campout, Old 61 Fun Run, and Peoples’ Choice Show ’n Shine will be at the Grand Casino RV Park Lodge --- NOT in the main casino. Watch for the MSRA signs. CAMPOUT REGISTRATION MSRA Schedule of Events 51 August 2015 2015 Friday Night Long Lake Regional Park 1500 Old Highway 8, New Brighton, MN 55112 Friday, September 18, 2015 This year, the Friday Night Picnic will be held on Friday, September 18th at the Long Lake Regional Park Pavilion. (See Map for directions). The pavilion will be open for the picnic from 3pm to 9:00pm. Please do not park on the grass. Like always, the meal will be served @ 5pm sharp. This for MSRA members only, please bring your membership cards with you. The meal will be grilled hot dogs, steak sandwiches and chips. Coffee will be served, but no other beverages will be furnished. Bring your own beverages. We would like you to bring a desert or vegetable tray to share. This is MSRA food and fun event is the only event of the year in which MSRA does it all with volunteers. We are still looking for people to help with cooking, serving and cleanup. IF you are interested in helping or have any questions, contact: Blaine Gartner 763-767-7457 Wally Burchill 651-439-8365 Gordy Schwarz 651-298-0703 No Burnouts! No Burnouts! No Burnouts! No Burnouts! No Burnouts! MSRA Schedule of Events 52 August 2015 MSRA Fall Foliage Picnic* Little Log House Pioneer Village 13746 220th Street East, Hastings, MN 55033 Sunday, September 27, 2015 Hwy. 52 1:00 PM - Enjoy a tasty lunch served by Tinucci’s Catering. Menu: Hot entrees of baked chicken and barbecue beef, potato salad, creamy cole slaw, Antipasto salad, assorted relishes, fruit, rolls and butter. Rodders bring: Desserts to share, refreshments for yourself, your appetite and your *MSRA membership card. Special Parking for the Street Rod of the Year and Custom of the Year Nominees. This will be your last chance to see all the Cars of the Year together. Then check out all the MSRA cars and do some bench rodding. Little Log House Pioneer Village 21889 Michael Ave. Hastings, MN 55033 Historic St. Boniface Church and Village Hall Hwy. 316 190th St. Co. Rd 91 SP IRA LB RID GE AV E. Hall Chapel Hwy. 52 Questions? Call Tom Vollbrecht Sr, 651-257-1934; Ted Jacobson, 763-780-2633, Tom Vollbrecht, Jr., 651-213-1040. * Membership card required MSRA Halloween Party* Saturday, October 24, 2015 Hwy. 52 Withrow Ballroon 12169 Keystone Ave N, Hugo, MN Costumes for everyone encouraged Little Log House Pioneer Village 21889 Michael Ave. Hastings, MN 55033 Doors open at 6 Hors d’oeuvres served More costume prizes than ever before! Music and fun for all ages! Historic St. Boniface Church and Village Hall Hwy. 316 190th St. Chapel Hwy. 52 Back by popular demand, Zero Gravity Entertainment Co. Rd 91 SP IRA LB RID GE AV E. Hall Contact: Renee Kaulfuss, 763-786-4420 or Loran Mogensen, 763-753-1253 *Membership card required MSRA Schedule of Events 53 August 2015
