Monday, February 28, 2011

Outlaw Country at its' finest

you like Waylon Jennings, David Allen Coe, and Merle Haggard right? what......you dont? Then I guess you wont be diggin Whitey Morgan and the 78's...... For those of us that LOVE real country / outlaw music.......then you are gonna LOVE Whitey Morgan and the 78's. Saturday - April 30, 2011. http://www.vintagetorquefest.com/ for other details about the music line up.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Viva Los Punk Rods

Vintage Torque Fest would not be possible without the help of Los Punk Rods. Literally. When we started the show....we had no $$$ to rent the track or pay the insurance..........Los Punk Rods came to the rescue. If you see anyone wearing this logo at Torque Fest - it means they are members of the Car Club and they DROVE all the way from Kansas City. You should thank them.......I am right now. Viva Los Punk Rods!

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Still More Action on Friday Night.....Bus Racing


well.....I know it is not "traditional" or hot rods......or customs.........but we are doing it anyway.

BUS RACING - FRIDAY NIGHT - After Midwest Jalopies races on the track - we will be entertained by the crazy cats that have these high powered buses. I was able to see these race this past year and it was a sight to behold. $5 entry gets ya everything on Friday - the car show - the bands - the racing - the drive in - AND the bus racing!!!!

Wednesday, February 23, 2011


some call him the modern day Hank Williams......the comparison is valid. Wayne The Train Hancock will headline Vintage Torque Fest April 30, 2011

Check out the Limpnickie Lot

limpnickie-cover1 For three years now, the Limpnickie Lot, known as the next generation of builders, have been in full force. The LOT is a collective group with 33 members, which are self owned shops through out the US and now Canada. They have just released their third Limpnickie Lot Builders Manual and if you are heading to Daytona before the Torquefest, be sure to stop by the Stone Edge Skatepark in South Daytona and check out their scene. The LOT consist of well known motorcycle and custom car builders, painters, leather crafters, metal work, custom parts and products. You can basically find everything you would possibly need to build your own scoot.
We are stoked that the Limpnickie Lot is sponsoring the Vintage Torquefest and will be introducing you to each member that will be heading our way here, so keep checking back!

Tuesday, February 22, 2011




Jimmy Hervatin brings his amazing piece of rolling art to Torque Fest......and possibly a project as well! Inspired by the painting "Emerald Tide" by Keith Weesner - Jimmy brought the painting to reality. See it at the Vintage Torque Fest April 29-30, 2011. Oh - and Keith Weeser will be flying in from LA as well!




Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio will be at the Vintage Torque Fest.....so all you cats from WI - come on down to Iowa....it is only 120 miles from Madison. Special thanks to Arlo & Pug from the show for the recent hospitality at the World of Wheels. www.wisconsinhotrodradio.com/

Sunday, February 20, 2011


American Graffiti...in case you forgot - Yeah - it is showing at Route 61 Drive In. Friday night is open to ALL classic cars - Saturday night is the Torque Fest After Party. Details: http://www.vintagetorquefest.com/

Thursday, February 17, 2011

VENDOR ALERT - Vintage Torque Fest

Hey - if you are planning on being a vendor at the Vintage Torque Fest......
you need to check and see if you are on the list! If you are not - email me immediately!!!! vintagetorque@gmail.com
And remember if you have not paid by March 15 - you may be booted. There is a waiting list for vendors and we have some pretty cool people on that list that would be a good fit at the show......we just dont have the room for everyone.

Indoor:
Cool Stuff, Max Grundy, Ms Metal/One Shot Kustoms, Keith Weesner , Keven Carter / Car-N-Art, Ol Skool Rodz, Sean Naldony/Lucky Lily Studios, Todd Jones, Mototooner , Ed Tillrock, Sinclair, Voodoo Larry, Nate Grice, Cedar Creek Rod Shop, Motorcycle Museum, Dangerous Garbs, Jimmy Flintstone, Kansas, Hi Octane, Chuck the Barber/Fix Salon, Coronados Car Club, Hetz Pinstriping

Indoor Building:Cycle Nazi, Papa Clutch, Broken Cherry, Nate Ullrich Photography, Nash Mesman

Outdoor:Flying Weasel Garage, Limpnickie Lot has its own area - vendors to be announced, Suzann Spartz - Kids Clothing, Relic Kustoms, Mac's Ratz, Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio, Mark Thompson, Rockabilly Reign, Woodstock - Dubuque Tattoo, Union Speed Shop, Speedcult, Matt Legare / Salt Flat Matt, Imperial House Pinstriping, Electric Solos, River Rat Cycle Fab/Slingin' Ink Tattoos

Wednesday, February 9, 2011


Models are gonna be at the show.......both kinds!

April 29-30, 2011

Maquoketa Iowa

Jackson County Fairgrounds

Monday, February 7, 2011

Big Daddy Roth inspired the Art Show at Torque Fest

Art show at Vintage Torque Fest will feature contemporary artists doing a modern day twist on the surfers cross that Big Daddy Roth made popular in the late 60's. More details on the site.
http://www.vintagetorquefest.com/

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Mad Trucker Gone Mad - punk? country? psychobilly?

whatever label you wanna put on these guys.........that is fine - bottom line - they entertain your face off - April 29 - Vintage Torque Fest - Maquoketa Iowa USA
http://www.madtruckergonemad.com/

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

The Greatest Band in the World (under 400 pounds)



The Greatest Band in the World (under 400 pounds)

Mad Max and the Wild Ones

coming all the way from Utah - let's show them some Iowa love!


4:30pm April 30 Maquoketa IA $5