Archive for July, 2009
BATOR INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS/5th ANNUAL BARBER VINTAGE FESTIVAL
My friend and Co-host Glen Bator is an expert when it comes to vintage bikes.
You should see his collection, it’s insane and I must admit, makes me quite envious!
If you appreciate vintage bikes and memorabilia as much as I do, then you won’t want to miss this event.
Bator International, Inc. is honored to be the auctioneer of choice for the inaugural 2009 Barber Vintage Festival Auction. This year’s auction will take place in a new dedicated location next to the traditional swap meet vendor area. Auction day is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2009, in conjunction with the festival activities of racing and the fabulous air show. We are anticipating over 150 of the finest motorcycles to be offered, many of which are going to be sold at “no reserve” to the highest bidder. Auction preview day is Friday, October 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This year’s event will bring some of the finest motorcycles available for sale under one tent as well as many motorcycles being exclusively imported from England, Italy and Japan! Additionally, you will see a full array of very rare bikes like Ariel, Velocette, D.O.T., Indian, and many other brands from around the world.
We would like to invite all of our friends, old and new, to take advantage of this great opportunity to sell their classic motorcycles during the festival weekend.
There is no better place to realize the best dollar for your bike, as there will be hundreds of interested buyers and classic cycle enthusiasts looking for their next acquisition. Space is limited for this world class event, and we are now accepting consignments, so if you have a bike that you would like to enter, please contact us soon so we can assure you a space in the line up! You can enter your bike on line at www.batorauctions.com or call us at (805) 646-9566 for further assistance.
For further information about this upcoming Bator International Auction, please go to our website at www.batorauctions.com.
For further information about the 5th Annual Barber Vintage Festival, please check out their website at www.barbermuseum.org.
July’s Car Events
14 Chula Vista – Blast from the Past – 3rd Ave. Downtown – 5PM – 8PM
14 Hemet – Sonic Car Show – 3651 W. Stetson Ave. – 5PM – 8PM
14 Lake Forest – Fuddrucker’s Cruise Night – 23621 El Toro Rd. – 5PM – 8PM – 714-329-8640
14 Victorville – Sonic Drive-In – 11780 Amargosa Road – 5PM – 760-949-8827
15 Alhambra – Diner on Main Cruise Night – 201 W. Main St. – 5PM until Dark – 626-483-9522
15 Cerritos – Spires Restaurant – Alondra & 605 – 5PM – 8:30PM – Apr. – Oct.
15 El Cajon – Cajon Classic Cruise – Main St. & Magnolia Avenue – 5PM – 8PM
15 Lake Elsinore – Lake Elsinore Marketplace – Central between Dexter & Cambern – 5:30PM – 8:30PM
15 Orange – Pepito’s Fiesta Cruise – The City Dr. & Garden Grove Blvd. – 5PM – 8PM
16 Anaheim – Angelos Cruise Nite – Brookhurst & Ball – 5PM – 8PM
16 Encinitas – Rods & Woodies on 101 – Hwy 101 Downtown – 5:30PM – 7:30PM
16 Laguna Niguel – Grease – 25471 Rancho Niguel Rd. – 7:30PM – Free movie if you bring your classic!
16 Rancho Santa Margarita – Cruisin’ RSM – T.G.I. Fridays, 22022 El Paseo – 5PM
16 Torrance – Rock Around the Block – 1345 Post Ave. – 5PM – 8PM
17 Escondido – Cruisin’ Grand – Grand Ave. Downtown – 5PM – 9PM
17 Fontana – Rotolo Chevrolet Cruise Night – 16666 S. Highland Ave. – 6PM – 9PM
17 Garden Grove – Main St. Car Show – Historic Main St. – 4PM – 8PM
17 Redondo Beach – “Cruz at the Beach” – Ruby’s Diner – 245 N. Harbor Dr. – 4:30PM – 8PM
17 Santa Maria – Bent Axle’s Cruise Night at J.R.’s Drive-In
17 Whittier – Ruby’s Diner – 10109 Whittwood Dr. – 5PM – 8:30PM
17 Winnetka – Stars Drive-In Restaurant Cruise Night – 20445 Sherman Way – 4PM – 9PM
18-19 Long Beach – 18th LA Calendar Motorcycle Show – Queen Mary Event Park
18 Anaheim – 401K Club Hot Rod Shop Show – 4392 E. La Palma Ave. – 10AM – 1PM
18 Chino – Grand Opening & Car Show – Herbert Performance 15298 El Prado Rd. – 9AM – 3PM
18 Downey – 7th Annual Car Show – 13200 Clark Ave. – 10AM – 3PM
18 Glendale – Roaders Car Club Show – Glenoaks Cafe 1407 W. Glenoaks Blvd. – 5PM – 8PM
18 Glendale – 16th Annual Cruise Night – Brand Blvd. between Lexington & Broadway – 5:30PM – 10:30PM
18 Huntington Beach – Donut Derelicts – Magnolia & Adams – 6AM – 9AM
18 Irvine – Cars & Coffee – Ford – PAG – Mazda Campus – 7905 Gateway Blvd. – 7AM – 9AM
18 Laguna Hills – Oakbrook Village Car Show – 24271 Ave. de la Carlota – 10:30AM – 12:30PM
18 Loma Linda – Farmer Boy’s Breakfast Cruise – 10475 Mountain View Ave. – 9AM – Noon
18 Monrovia – Expo Design Center Cruise – Huntington Dr. & Mayflower – 4PM – 8PM – 626-359-5511
18 Oxnard – 2nd Annual Dyno Day, Car Show & Block Party – 1000 Yarnell Place – 9AM – 4PM
18 Rancho Cucamonga – Legends Burgers Car Show – 8775 Baseline Rd. – 5PM – 8PM
18 Redlands – 18th Annual Car Show & Chili Cook-Off – Sylvan Park – 8AM – 2PM
18 Santa Clarita – Coffee Cruise – Valencia Blvd. & The Old Road – 7AM – 10AM
18 Santa Fe Springs – Hotchkis All Mopar Open House & Car Show – 12035 Burke St. Suite 13 – 10AM – 3PM
18 Santa Maria – Bent Axle’s 29th Annual Cruise – Old Town Orcutt – 8AM – 5PM
18 Signal Hill – Bob’s Big Boy Cruz Nite – 1898 Willow Street – 5PM – 8PM
18 Venice – 1st Annual “Venice Beach Rides for the Community” – 720 Rose Ave. – 9AM – 4PM
18 Ventura – Car & Bike Show at the Cottage – 2611 E. Thompson Blvd. – 9AM – 1PM
18 Westminster – Stitchcraft Interiors Open House – 14146 Willow Lane – 10AM – 6PM
19 Aliso Viejo – Cruisin’ at The Neighborhood Cup – 1 Journey – 8AM – 11AM
19 Anaheim – Classic Car Sunday – 10912 Katella Ave. – 10AM – 2PM
19 Buena Park – Kit Collectors Exposition & Sale – 8550 Stanton Ave. – 9AM – 3PM
19 Colton – Car Show Brunch – 1087 S. Mt. Vernon Ave. – 8AM – 3PM
19 Inglewood – King of Cali Car Show & Concert – 3883 W. Century Blvd. – 10AM – 6PM
19 Pasadena – Art Center Car Classic ’09 – Art Center College of Design – 10AM – 4PM
19 Rialto – Farmer Boys & Popeyes Car Show – Baseline & Ayala – 5PM – 8PM
19 Riverside – 1st Annual Phil Braybrooks Memorial Car Show – 3230 Motor Circle Dr. – 8AM – 3PM
19 San Diego – Breakfast at Balboa – San Diego Automotive Museum Balboa Park – 7AM – 9:30AM
19 Santa Maria – Bent Axle’s Poker Run & B-B-Q – 9AM – 1PM
19 Seal Beach – Mel’s Drive-In Classic Cruise Night – 12241 Seal Beach Blvd. – 4PM – 7PM
21 Chula Vista – Blast from the Past – 3rd Ave. Downtown – 5PM – 8PM
21 Lake Forest – Fuddrucker’s Cruise Night – 23621 El Toro Rd. – 5PM – 8PM – 714-329-8640
21 Victorville – Sonic Drive-In – 11780 Amargosa Road – 5PM – 760-949-8827
22 Cerritos – Spires Restaurant – Alondra & 605 – 5PM – 8:30PM – Apr. – Oct.
22 El Cajon – Cajon Classic Cruise – Main St. & Magnolia Avenue – 5PM – 8PM
22 Highland – Taco Joe’s – 26659 Highland Ave. – 5PM – 8PM
22 Orange – Pepito’s Fiesta Cruise – The City Dr. & Garden Grove Blvd. – 5PM – 8PM
23 Anaheim – Angelos Cruise Nite – Brookhurst & Ball – 5PM – 8PM
23 Rancho Santa Margarita – Cruisin’ RSM – T.G.I. Fridays, 22022 El Paseo – 5PM
24 Camarillo – Camarillo Old Town Cruise Night – 2220 Ventura Blvd. – 6PM – 9PM
24 Escondido – Cruisin’ Grand – Grand Ave. Downtown – 5PM – 9PM
24 Garden Grove – Main St. Car Show – Historic Main St. – 4PM – 8PM
24 Redondo Beach – “Cruz at the Beach” – Ruby’s Diner – 245 N. Harbor Dr. – 4:30PM – 8PM
24 Whittier – Ruby’s Diner – 10109 Whittwood Dr. – 5PM – 8:30PM
24 Winnetka – Stars Drive-In Restaurant Cruise Night – 20445 Sherman Way – 4PM – 9PM
25 Cabazon – Cruisin’ A&W at Morongo – 49030 Seminole Dr. – 3PM – 8PM
25 Crestline – Mountain Classics Car & Motorcycle Show – Lake Gregory Regional Park – 8:30AM – 4:30PM
25 Huntington Beach – Donut Derelicts – Magnolia & Adams – 6AM – 9AM
25 Irvine – Cars & Coffee – Ford – PAG – Mazda Campus – 7905 Gateway Blvd. – 7AM – 9AM
25 Monterey Park – 2nd Annual ALADS Charity Car Show – 2 Cupania Circle – 9AM – 3PM
25 Moreno Valley – Hooters Car Show – 6225 Valley Springs Pkwy. – 10AM – 1PM
25 Santa Barbara – 1st Annual Car Show & Silent Auction – Earl Warren Showgrounds – 10AM – 4PM
25 Signal Hill – Bob’s Big Boy Cruz Nite – 1898 Willow Street – 5PM – 8PM
25 Yorba Linda – John Force Cruise Night Car Show – 22722 Old Canal Rd. – 4PM – 7PM
26 Aliso Viejo – Cruisin’ at The Neighborhood Cup – 1 Journey – 8AM – 11AM
26 Long Beach – Cycle Show & Swap
26 Long Beach – Car Lovers Celebration – Queen Mary Dome Plaza – 10AM – 4PM
26 Long Beach – Cadillac Concours D’Elegance – Queen Mary Plaza Greens – 10AM – 4PM
26 Oxnard – 19th Annual Ventura County British Car Show – 3600 Harbor Blvd. – 9AM – 3PM
26 San Diego – Extreme Autofest – Qualcomm Stadium
26 Santa Ana – Gasoline Alley Customs & Classics Car Show – 100 South Main St. – 11AM – 2PM
26 Torrance – 15th Annual Car Show – 1351 W. Sepulveda Blvd. – 8AM – 3PM
26 Tustin – Million Dollar Breakfast Cruise – Enderle Center – 7AM – 11AM
26 Yucaipa – Garden of Angels Charity Car Show -Yucaipa Regional Park – 9AM – 2PM
26 Yucaipa – The Fat Greek Car Show – 33265 Yucaipa Blvd. – 4PM – 7PM
27 Foothill Ranch – Foothill Ranch Cruise Night – 26612 Towne Centre Dr. – 5PM – 8PM
28 Chula Vista – Blast from the Past – 3rd Ave. Downtown – 5PM – 8PM
28 Hemet – Sonic Car Show – 3651 W. Stetson Ave. – 5PM – 8PM
28 Lake Forest – Fuddrucker’s Cruise Night – 23621 El Toro Rd. – 5PM – 8PM – 714-329-8640
28 Victorville – Sonic Drive-In – 11780 Amargosa Road – 5PM – 760-949-8827
29 Cerritos – Spires Restaurant – Alondra & 605 – 5PM – 8:30PM – Apr. – Oct.
29 El Cajon – Cajon Classic Cruise – Main St. & Magnolia Avenue – 5PM – 8PM
29 Orange – Pepito’s Fiesta Cruise – The City Dr. & Garden Grove Blvd. – 5PM – 8PM
30 Anaheim – Angelos Cruise Nite – Brookhurst & Ball – 5PM – 8PM
30 Rancho Santa Margarita – Cruisin’ RSM – T.G.I. Fridays, 22022 El Paseo – 5PM
31 Escondido – Cruisin’ Grand – Grand Ave. Downtown – 5PM – 9PM
31 Garden Grove – Main St. Car Show – Historic Main St. – 4PM – 8PM
31 Redondo Beach – “Cruz at the Beach” – Ruby’s Diner – 245 N. Harbor Dr. – 4:30PM – 8PM
31 Whittier – Ruby’s Diner – 10109 Whittwood Dr. – 5PM – 8:30PM
31 Winnetka – Stars Drive-In Restaurant Cruise Night – 20445 Sherman Way – 4PM – 9PM
Old Guy in China Fights “Unsafe Driving” With Brick
Running a red light is one of the most dangerous things a driver can do, and one 74 year-old resident of Lanzhou, China has had enough of it. Citing the fact that he’s almost been killed by drivers ripping through the crosswalk in front of his residence, Yan Zheng-ping has taken to bashing the offending cars with a brink. Though he’s reportedly attacked 30 vehicles, local police haven’t taken any action yet, and his vigilante actions have some residents referring to Zheng-ping as the “elderly hero.” Check out the full article—and an interview with the crosswalk crusader—over on China News Wrap.
Kyle Mohan Racing takes two cars to Formula Drift ‘All In’ at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
For the first time, Kyle Mohan will not only be the lead driver for the team that bears his name, but will slide into the role of Team Owner as his team enters a car in the Pro-Am competition at Las Vegas.
Mohan, of course, will be back behind the wheel of the 2009 Mazda RX-8 that he has competed in during the first three rounds of this year’s Formula Drift championship. Since the previous round in New Jersey, the KMR team has undertaken extensive testing and development of the car, making it more potent for the fast Las Vegas Motor Speedway course.
“The Las Vegas course is very fast, and really makes you push yourself,” said Mohan. “I really enjoy that part of it. Our Mazda RX-8 also works very well in fast, high-speed courses. This was not one of our better events last year, and the team has been working hard to make sure we put together a very strong car for this weekend.”
In addition, the KMR team has been busy preparing the KMR Mazda RX-7 FC3S, which will be driven in the Las Vegas Pro-Am by former MAZDA Team-Drift driver and road racer Johnny Kanavas. Mohan and Kanavas have driven together with the Mazda Team Drift at the Long Beach Grand Prix as well as the Portland Formula D Team-Drift competition in 2008.
“Johnny comes from a road racing background, but also has quite a bit of drifting experience.” said Mohan. “I have driven with him numerous times in practice, testing, and Team-Drift competition and he is an extremely capable drifter. I’m excited to see him compete in Pro-Am and I’m glad that we’ve been able to put together a two-car effort for the first time with help from Mazdatrix.com and Cooper Tire. We’ve been trying to make this happen for a long time and the Vegas Pro-Am came together nicely and the timing was perfect.”
Kanavas is a professional driver and driving instructor with experience from drifting and karting to SPEED World Challenge, Playboy MX-5 Cup, 24-hour endurance racing and more. Kanavas has worked with several auto manufacturers, driving/racing schools, hot-lap events and promotional racing programs. Las Vegas Pro-Am will be his first solo Formula Drift competition.
“I’m really happy we were able to put this together for Vegas Pro-Am,” said Kanavas. “Kyle has been tremendous help with my transition to drifting and I look forward to working with KMR. I am enthusiastic about this weekend, and would like to thank KMR, Mazdatrix.com and Cooper Tire for their support this weekend.”
About Kyle Mohan Racing
Kyle Mohan Racing competes in the Formula Drift Pro Championship aboard a 2009 Mazda RX-8, with support from Mazda USA, Mazdatrix.com, Cooper Tires, Exedy, WPC, Idemitsu, Turbonetics, Mishimoto, JIC Magic, TCSportline, KAAZ, F&L Racing Fuel, XXR
Wheels, Mothers Polish and Epic Stealth Camera. For more information, visit www.kylemohanracing.com.
Roller Babies
Well, its not automotive related…but I just had to share this with you.
Hope you get as good of a laugh as I did!
EBC Sports Rotors, featured on Spike TV’s, Power Block “Trucks”
As most of you know, a couple of months ago, I signed on as the official spokesperson of EBC Brakes.
I’ve been a big fan of their prooducts for a looong time – so I’m super pumped!
Recently on “Trucks” which is a part of Spike TVs, Power Block, the EBC Brakes, Sports Rotor was featured (click link to see video below)
http://video.powerblocktv.com/services/player/bcpid6270746001?bctid=17073958001
EBC Yellowstuff is an aramid fibre based brake compound with high brake effect form cold and is possibly one of the first ever compounds that can be used for street and track driving., EBC Redstuff High Performance brake pads have the lowest dust rating pads for Prestige imports and faster street driving. Designed for premium street driving offering better brake effect up to 600°C (1100°F). EBC Greenstuff has a high initial brake effect and gives drivers confidence from first application of the brake pedal. Manufactured using premium disc blanks mentioned above, the unique wide aperture slots in the EBC sport rotor actually draw cool air under the pad during heavy braking and reduce brake temperatures whilst also helping remove dirt, dust and debris and gasses created by heavy braking from the pad contact area.