Howard County, Md. sets car show, picnic
The Clarksville Auto Show, in conjunction with the annual picnic, will be held tomorrow in Howard County, Md.
In addition to vintage vehicles, the day offers dinners served family style starting at noon.
The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
The car show, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is free and will be held rain or shine.
It will include live entertainment, games and amusements, a flea market and a book sale.
For more information, including directions, call Eddy Zepp at 410/461-0848.
Death rate no higher for ragtop drivers
The driver death toll in convertibles isn’t any higher than in hardtop cars. In fact, deaths in both types of cars are on a downward trend, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Deaths have declined in part because of safety features including stability control and side air bags.
A greater proportion of deaths of convertible drivers occur in rollover crashes in which the protection of a hardtop becomes vital.
Shrine show planned July 8 in Fairfax
The Kena Shrine Car Club is planning its 18th annual car, truck and motorcycle show for July 8 in Fairfax. The rain date is July 29.
The event, beginning at 10 a.m., is open to all years of vehicles. Trophies will be awarded at 3 p.m. for first and second places in all classes. Four additional awards, including best of show and people’s choice, will be presented. Registration costs $12. Spectator admission is by donation.
In addition to the judging, there will be a car corral, door prizes and a 50-50 drawing. Food and beverages as well as music will be available. Vendors are welcome.
For more information, call Mike Huhn at 703/683-0794 or Burt Zwibel at 703/280-5222 or send e-mail to kustom1@cox.net.
Annual Corvette Day coming up June 29
Corvette enthusiasts across the United States will get behind the wheel for the 7th annual Drive Your Corvette to Work Day on June 29.
From restored vintage cars to customs and stylish production machines, Corvette owners will be taking to the road to show off their rides.
The Corvette has been an American favorite since first rolling off the assembly line in 1953.
It was named one of the most influential vehicles of the past 50 years by Consumer Reports and has been driven nine times as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500.
Mid America Motorworks began Drive Your Corvette to Work Day in 2000 as a way to celebrate the birthday of the car. For more information, call 800/500-1500 or visit www.mamotorworks.com.
’08 Taurus poised to try comeback
Ford has begun its marketing campaign for the 2008 Taurus, which has a new engine, upgraded interior, fresh styling and top safety ratings, according to Automotive News.
Although ratings don’t guarantee success, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration both gave the revived Taurus and its sibling, the Mercury Sable, their highest scores after crash-testing the cars.
Weekend cruise-ins at Va. Silver Diners
Antique and classic car cruise-ins are being held Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Silver Diner in Reston and Sundays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Silver Diner in Springfield.
Vehicles from 1900 to 1977 are invited to participate at both locations through October. The Reston location is 11951 Killingsworth Ave.
Call 703/742-0801 for more information. The Springfield location is 6592 Springfield Mall. Call 703/924-1701 for more information.
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