Drag Fest - TODAY - Get to Cordova - starts in the Afternoon!!!

Not sure you heard - the Afterdarks are back on the scene....
they are playing tonight around 730 - 8pm.
Not sure you heard - the Surf Zombies have a new CD out - come and check them out live at the Cordova Dragway today when they play around 4pm.
Not sure you heard - we are going to have a fun time today - you should be there.......
details:
www.runwhatchabrung.com

Run Whatcha Brung Drags TOMORROW!!!

starting late and going late - come on out and have a good time.
Gates open around 1pm.
If you want to just display your car - you pay nothing extra - same price as a spectator!
But c'mon - you GOTTA make some passes at the legendary Cordova Dragway!!!
details for the event at:
www.runwhatchabrung.com

241!!!! Pre registration exceeds expectations!!!!

241 Pre registrations for Iron Invasion!!!!
This is amazing - thanks to all those that took the time to send their money in advance.
Be on the lookout cause your wristband, registration card (which will get you in 30 minutes early), info pack, and sticker will be heading your way this week - in fact some of you may already have this.
The 241 pre reg # is BIG - because this is almost EXACTLY what we have for Torque Fest II.
At that event we had a grand total of around 650 cars.
I sincerely think we are going to get at LEAST that many cars at the Iron Invasion.
Take into consideration that hardly any of these pre registrations came from Chicago....
I have been told by MANY that they dont bother with pre reg - they just show up.
This is the way it has always been at other big shows like this in the past.....
so people are just used to showing up and paying the entry $$$.
Another factor that is looming is the fact that we allow in a little bit more stuff than what has been let in to other shows like this in the past.  We ahve a rule that states ANY stock vehicle from 1900-1948 is IN our show.  Other shows in the past had to have 2 visual modifications to get in.  We do this for 1949-1964 cars - but not the ones before 1949.
So tell your friends and neighbors to get to the Iron Invasion EARLY - I think you are gonna want to be there all day long - tons to see and do and we already have a cool car count going - let's keep it going folks!!!

the '40 Ford from Rebel Without a Cause to be Feature Car at Iron Invasion

The above picture is a scene from the movie Rebel Without a Cause.  Yeah- THAT Rebel Without a Cause - ya know...James Dean?
Chris Ito is the current owner of this historic ride and will be letting us see this ride up close and personal.
History is on display at the Iron Invasion!
Come and see for yourself.
www.ironinvasion.com
remember - be there early - 9:01am is LATE

Iron Invasion - Music to Drive to...

yes - we love the metal - and yes - just about everyone I talk to actually has that secret hidden away... it is time to embrace the past - embrace the mullet and accept the past that was the 80's
If you come to the Iron Ivasion and hear some Iron Maiden on the louspeakers - do not be alarmed - this is just another part of the event that is different from the standard show.  Black Sabbath, Dio, Anthrax may all be played that magical day - so dont run to the hills in an attempt to get away - just realize this is a part of the past as well....

Retro Reels Cinema Building at Iron Invasion

so...you have been walking around for a few hours and need to take a break.....
come on into the 4H Building and have a seat.
We will be showing some good old drag racing, stock car footage, and B movie clips from the 50's and 60's.
This is just another little bonus feature we have for you at the Iron Invasion.
seeya there!
Oct. 6 - 8am
(advice - show up early - arrive late and there could be traffic delays)
details at
www.ironinvasion.com

VOTE! Maidens of Iron Pin Up contest!

Only the top 15 will be in the actual contest on Oct 6 at 10:30 am.
Be sure to vote for your favorite entry at the Iron Invasion Facebook page.
Winner will get $300
2nd - $200
3rd - $100

We appreciate all the entries and hope you will want to come out to the event - rain or shine.
We will also be announcing a wild card pick at the Pre Party on Oct 5 after the Pearls Mahone set.
Wild Card entries must be present at the pre party to get the 16th spot.

Be there early on the 6th to get a parking spot - the show opens to the public at 8am and the pinup contest starts at 10:30 am.
Please give yourself at least an extra 20 minutes for traffic and parking.
Seeya soon.