JULY 2010

Best Cruiser:
Jim and Nikki Miller
North Little Rock
1969 Nova

Best Truck:
Harold Jones
Little Rock
1972 C10

Best Bike:
Steve Willmon
Benton
2004 Harley Springer

 

 

JUNE 2010

WOW – although we had no rain to spoil our cruise night, the hot temperatures removed some of the fun we typically have.  But nothing stops car folks and we appreciate everyone that attended Friday evening.  A big thanks to the Arkansas Pontiac team who stepped further up the ladder Friday evening for me, the Hot Rod Mama, who unfortunately was a bit under the weather. 

Again, thanks to all and cruise safe!

-- HRM

Best Cruiser
Bobby Parks
1940 Ford 5-Window Coupe
Heber Springs, AR

Best Truck
Brad Staton
1970 Chevy C-10
East End, AR

Host Club Choice
John Webb
Black 1965 Mustang
Roland, AR

 

 

 

CRUISIN' IN THE ROCK & ZZ TOP
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2010
DOWNTOWN LITTLE ROCK-
RIVERFEST AMPHITHEATER

On Friday, May 7, car enthusiasts from around the state were greeted by the Little Rock CVB along with its host club “Arkansas Pontiac Association” for our monthly cruise-in. 

Of course, a little band by the name of ZZ TOP brought the house down as the cruisers and spectators cheered them on! The weather was perfect, the aroma of food filled the park from all of the River Market Hall vendors and River Market District restaurants, and the classic cars, bikes and trucks were the perfect back-drop for the greatest rock’n’roll band around. Of course, the words “are we having a good time” from Billy Gibbons’ thunderous voice brought everyone to their feet! Believe me – no left the cruise early Friday evening!

Access to the park was scheduled for 9am Friday morning in anticipation of a large crowd and we were not disappointed. In fact, a few of our very loyal supporters greeted us at about 6:30 am – I love our car people! During the afternoon and early evening, fun was had by all. Many tried their luck at “Wheel in the Rock,” which is a spin-off of the television game-Wheel of Fortune. It is a great way for us to interact with our car peeps and dedicated spectators, as well as a great way for all to win prizes!

Awards for Best Cruiser, Truck and Motorcycle were presented, as well as the Host Club Choice selected by the Arkansas Pontiac team.  And those lucky winners were:

Best Cruiser
Ernie Holbrook
1923 T-Bucket
Russellville, AR

Best Truck
Jim Benis
1949 Dodge
Conway, AR

Best Motorcycle
Rusty Morris
2006 Harley
Little Rock, AR

Please check out http://www.flickr.com/photos/crusinlittlerock/, which is where we are now uploading our photos from all of our sponsored automotive events. Flickr is a great avenue to upload photos quickly, as well as share info regarding our crazy world of automobiles.

The next Cruisin in the Rock is scheduled for Friday, June 11th!  Cruise Safe!

Hot Rod Mama & the Arkansas Pontiac Association!

www.cruisinlittlerock.com
501-370-3201
Hot Rod Mama

 

APRIL CRUISE NIGHT WINNERS

Best Motorcycle-0923
Larry Holcomb

Best Truck-0926
Darrell Oates

Best Cruiser-0928
Ricky Hunter

 

DETROIT AUTORAMA
FEBRUARY 26-28, 2010
COBO Center

I and Stacy Major, Arkansas Pontiac Association member, just returned from the Motor City after attending the Detroit Autorama held at the Cobo Center in downtown Detroit. It was a wonderful trip and I wanted to share our experience with our fellow Arkansas cruisers!

The center is ranked as the 19th largest in the world totaling about 700,000 square feet of meeting/exhibit space. The center hosted over 3,500 Autorama vehicles, motorized and non-motorized. As we entered the show, it was breathtaking to see the beautiful sea of paint and chrome that covered the exhibit floors. The wide-range of automobiles included street rods, street machine/muscle cars, customs, as well as an entire floor [downstairs] dedicated to rat rods and lead sleds!

Our hotel was next to the General Motors Building. General Motors sponsored the “Riddler Award, which was beautiful. The Riddler winner also receives $10,000. During the awards ceremony the GM representative received a big laugh when he identified himself as General Motors presenting the award and $10,000 check to a Ford recipient!

One of our goals was to hook-up with Rad Rides by Troy [Trepanier] who has agreed to attend O’Reilly Auto Parts Auto Extravaganza in 2011. I cannot tell you how exciting it was to meet Troy, his mom and dad. Troy’s display included George Poteet’s 1932 Ford Miller Hauler that was designed by Brian Stinger of Stingers Hot Rod Shop in Indy with Troy assisting in the final paint and assembly of the truck. The truck debuted at this year’s Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California and was awarded the 2010 AMBR Outstanding Class Award, 2010 Sweepstakes Award Custom, and 2010 Chip Foose Design Excellence Award! The Miller Hauler Truck is one of two that Troy will have transported to Arkansas for the 2011 Auto Extravaganza!

1932 For Miller Hauler

Another goal for the show, and there were many, was to experience the atmosphere for the selection of the Great 8 [Riddler Award Finalists] and of course the ever sought after “Riddler Award.” As I mentioned above, there were so many beautiful cars; however, the Great 8 vehicles were absolutely the cream of the crop. We had the pleasure of meeting and talking to most of the Great 8 owners and of course to the Riddler winner, Tammy Ray from Dahlonega, GA. The build team for her 1933 Ford Phaeton was T&T Customs, M&M Interiors, Chip Foose and Mike Curtis, Alloway’s Rod Shop, Advanced Plating and Greening Automotive. We extended a personal invite to Tammy and her kick-awesome 33 Ford to attend next year’s Auto Extravaganza!

I have inserted photos below of the Riddler Winner, as well as the Great 8 Finalists and I hope you enjoy them. Don’t forget Cruisin in the Rock kick off scheduled for Friday, March 19th in the River Market District and Riverfront Park. Thanks for your continued support.

Hot Rod Mama
cdolan@littlerock.com
www.cruisinlittlerock.com

2010 RIDDLER WINNER
1933 Ford Phaeton - Gold Digger
Tammy Ray
Dahlonega, GA



FOLLOWING PHOTOS ARE THE REMAINING 2010 GREAT 8-RIDDLER AWARD FINALISTS



1932 Ford Roadster – Timeless
Rich, Paige & Hoochie Udell-Owners
Swan Lake, Montana





1934 Packard – The Myth
Hinsdale, IL






1933 Dodge Pickup – Ram Rod
Steve Frisbie
Portland, OR





1933 Ford Vicky
Bob & Jean Walrich
South Lyon, MI





1936 Ford - Lemonello





1951 Mercury Custom Hard-Top





1934 Ford - Absolute Madness
Scott & Jan
Burton Draper, IL