Best American car shows

[Loose_Cannon]

Hi All

Bought a 78 Firebird recently, my first American although I was a big fan in my youth and went to all the shows etc.

Bit out of touch now though, what are the "must do" shows for 2016? I see Billing is still on and Tatton Park, but are there any other smaller Yank friendly events. We are oop North which doesn't help.

We used to frequent Americana in the 90s but sort of fell out with it one year when the prices were jacked up from the year before and without notice. I still recall a family with kids in front of us stop and think twice at the gate whilst some grinning biker types held their hands out for their dosh. It was a bit sickening really, but I'm sure all these "lifestyle" weekend events are all suitably expensive now.

[motorizer]

Mopar euronationals at santa pod.

[Z28DUNC]

Stars and Stripes at Tatton park is defo worth still going to. You'll have to book, have a look at the website.

[FIREBIRDC9]

Depends which part of the Scene you are in to.

Rally of the Giants at Blenheim Palace is fantastic if you like your 50's and 60's Land Yachts (I Love Em!)


Also some Classic American Shows at Brooklands in the later part of the year but this may be a tad far for you.

[irocfan]

The NASC Summer Nats at Trinity Park Ipswich gets people from all over (I sold my old truck to some bloke from Doncaster) and is a great show - not just Yanks but (proper) custom cars too

[LittleEnus]

irocfan said:

The NASC Summer Nats at Trinity Park Ipswich gets people from all over (I sold my old truck to some bloke from Doncaster) and is a great show - not just Yanks but (proper) custom cars too

When that show used to be in Herts it was amazing. Proper crazy nights too. Has it calmed down a lot? Been to the Trinity one twice aabout 5 years ago now and was a little disappointed.

Mopar Euronats for the crew this year.

[irocfan]

LittleEnus said:

irocfan said:

The NASC Summer Nats at Trinity Park Ipswich gets people from all over (I sold my old truck to some bloke from Doncaster) and is a great show - not just Yanks but (proper) custom cars too

When that show used to be in Herts it was amazing. Proper crazy nights too. Has it calmed down a lot? Been to the Trinity one twice aabout 5 years ago now and was a little disappointed.

Mopar Euronats for the crew this year.

TBH I couldn't tell you about the nights as I don't 'do' camping (I like my creature comforts and silly things like a shower when I want one and niceties like clean toilets ) but the saturday morning cruise is good fun and the quality of some of the show cars is stunning.

To the OP another show with a brilliant reputation is The Big Power Meet in Sweden - ok it's a little far for a day trip but, by all accounts, there are (something like) 20,000 cars at that show. I keep promising myself we'll go but each year we manage not to



http://bigmeet.com/eng/

[Loose_Cannon]

Thanks to all for input, sorry for late reply been burning midnight oil working on the thing!

I prefer 60s-80s and musclecars but can appreciate 50s too.

That Swedish thing looks awesome, I didn't think there were that nmany yanks in the whole of Europe :-/

[FIREBIRDC9]

If you like 60's and 70's Muscle then head to the American Speedfest at Brands Hatch

I went last weekend , it was my first time there.


Bloody brilliant!

Loads of Muscle cars parked up on display , V8 Racing including Challengers , Mustangs and a GT40

Well worth a visit

[fatboy18]

just buy classic american magazine all the shows and cruises are normally posted in there