Monthly Archives: June 2021

Cross-country drive: Vintage cars roll into Temple for 2021 Great Race | Region

People lined both sides of West Avenue A on Saturday afternoon as vintage cars rolled into the Santa Fe Plaza in downtown Temple for a stopover in the 2021 Hemmings Motor News Great Race. About 100 cars, dating from 1909 to 1974, will resume the race 15 miles north of town this morning. They started the time-speed-distance rally Saturday morning in front of the Alamo. Organizers said it… Source link

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Cross-country drive: Vintage cars roll into Temple for 2021 Great Race | News

People lined both sides of West Avenue A on Saturday afternoon as vintage cars rolled into the Santa Fe Plaza in downtown Temple for a stopover in the 2021 Hemmings Motor News Great Race. About 100 cars, dating from 1909 to 1974, will resume the race 15 miles north of town this morning. They started the time-speed-distance rally Saturday morning in front of the Alamo. Organizers said it will take nine days to cover the 2,300 miles to Greenville, S.C., and the… Source link

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Car shows and cruise-ins slated for June

EVERY FRIDAY THROUGH SEPT. 27 MONDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN. There will be a weekly cruise-in every Monday night through Sept. 27 from 5-9 p.m. in New Carlisle. It will be in the parking lots of Park National Bank, Brethren Church and April’s Pet Grooming. EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH OCT. 9 CARS & COFFEE. This car show will be held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at COhatch on South Fountain Avenue in Springfield. The show is presented by The Detail Garage, COhatch, RC Enterprises and Visit Greater… Source link

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Racing to open events calendar | Money

More than 100 antique automobiles will make their way through Beckley Friday as one of the final legs of a nine-day, 2,300-mile time, speed and endurance rally though 10 states.  The rally, known as the Great Race, will make a pitstop in downtown Beckley Friday evening giving a chance for people near and far to get an up-close look at vehicles all built in 1974 or earlier. Organizers of… Source link

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The Great Race begins its 37th cross-country journey

The Great Race, a competitive cross-country rally for vintage vehicles, launches its 2021 edition October 19 at Alamo Plaza in San Antonio, Texas, and is scheduled to finish some 2,300 miles and 9-days later at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. The event, backed by Hemmings Motor News, the Hagerty Driver’s Club, and Coker Tire, is being staged for the 37th time. It is a time/speed/distance endurance rally that in 2021 has drawn 120 vehicles in several categories. All… Source link

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Cars involved in “The Great Race” will be passing through Joplin next week | KSNF/KODE

JOPLIN, MO – An annual road race will make its way through Joplin next week. “The 2021 Hemmings Motor News Great Race” started today in San Antonio. It involves more than 100 vintage cars, navigating their way across the country, where they’re awarded points based on time and accuracy. The race ends in Greenville, South Carolina. On Monday, around 5:00p.m., 5th and Main in Joplin will be the day-three finish line. “It is exciting to have the 112 vintage cars… Source link

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Wally Kennedy: New Main Street boutique caters to both women and men | Local News

A trendy new boutique, Bourbon Boutique, has opened in a storefront at 1410 S. Main St. This boutique is a little different when compared to other boutiques. Most boutiques cater to women. This one caters to both men and women. So, if you are looking for a last-minute gift for Father’s Day, which is Sunday, you might want to check this place out. The boutique has a section… Source link

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Temple to host overnight stop on 2021 Great Race | KWKT

Posted: Jun 18, 2021 / 02:26 PM CDT / Updated: Jun 18, 2021 / 02:26 PM CDT (file photo) TEMPLE, Texas – The City of Temple will host an overnight stop on the 2021 Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty on Saturday, June 19. The Great Race is a rally race consisting of 120 antique automobiles traveling from San Antonio to Greenville, South Carolina. Participants are expected to arrive at Temple’s Santa Fe Plaza starting at 4:45… Source link

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This Weekend Is Huge For Texoma Car Fanatics

This is going to be a big, busy weekend for fans of classic cars with the Bridge to Bridge Cruise, Cruisin’ Nocona, and the Great Race all rolling through North Texas at nearly the same time. First of all, this weekend is the Third Annual Bridge To Bridge Cruise on Old Jacksboro Highway. This cruise came about when Harry Patterson and a few other car guys decided it was time for Wichita Falls to have its own cruise event. They settled on a route along Old Jacksboro Highway from the overpass… Source link

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‘Great Race’ includes Lexington stop on June 24

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ/Press Release) – The 2021 Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty Driver’s Club and sponsored by Coker Tire will include a Lexington stop according to the route announced Friday for its 37th annual time/speed/distance vintage car endurance rally. Unique vintage automobiles from 1974 and older face challenging routes and scenic stops through some of the oldest driving roads in the United States, beginning in San Antonio, Texas and… Source link

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