Re: Reno Hot August NIghts

No, they dropped the Long Beach idea and have re-focused on Reno-Sparks-Tahoe. I think it was the right move. This is Reno/Sparks biggest money event of the year. It brings in something like $60 million, so they focus a lot of attention on it. Our kids and grandkids flew in today and we all went cruising in Reno. Tomorrow night....Sparks to listen to Herman's Hermits, cruise, watch some drag racing. Lots going on, good times. I've seen some really nice Mopars, doing us proud. We've never been concerned about our security here. The local PD, like in most tourist towns, is quick to action if they sense anything is going to damage the event's reputation.

/Butch/ Ferndale, WA

From: "Ron Crossley" <rcrossley@xxxxxxxxx>
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 9:39:50 AM
Subject: RE: Reno Hot August NIghts

Hi Butch -

I thought I had read that they were moving to Long Beach, Ca. Not so?

Ron

Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:00:22 +0000
From: waedison@xxxxxxxxxxx
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Reno Hot August NIghts

There were 6000 registrations available for Hot August Nights this year. I don't know how many were filled, but it looks good so far. This is the 25 year event. They are bringing back drag races and burnouts, hope it's a huge success. Last year, we brought one of my 64 Sport Furys, this year, my wife's 37 Dodge hot rod ( 340, A727, 390 positrac, street slicks, etc.) I talked to a guy who said that something like 86% of all the registered cars are Ford and Chevy, the other 14% is all other brands. That said, we've seen some very nice Mopars, but would like to see us represented better. If you're a west coaster, or even an east coast Mopar addict, it's an event you should make at least once. You have to register at least a year or two early to get in. They will close some of the main streets in Reno and Sparks for nightly cruises. Lots of tribute bands plus the real bands, like Paul Revere and the Raiders. Show & Shines at many venues with good cash prizes, etc.

HAN got off track for a few years, but are coming back with new life, or at least it appears to be that way so far. Great event.

A little off topic, but I see a lot of east coast events mentioned here, thought I'd give a shout out for the west.

/Butch/ Ferndale, WA

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