capriman86
06-19-2006, 06:01 PM
http://www.summernationals.com
can't wait !
Wish my car was done to enter... :( Maybe next year
BUT I STILL CAN'T WAIT BABY!
Show History
The New England Summer Nationals is quickly becoming one of the largest antique and hot rod shows in the Northeast, if not the entire country. This show has grown from 1,500 show cars to over 3,700 cars and from 2,000 spectators to over 75,000 since 1991. This year the expected attendance is over 6,000 vehicles, and 100,000+ people.
This all started when Bob Moscoffian and his crew built a replica of Speedy's Drive In on the grounds of Green Hill Park in Worcester. Back in the 50's the drive in used to be the hang out for the street racers and motor heads. It was destroyed by a fire in 1967. Helping raise money for the parks department. Bob and his friends built a restaurant replica and organized the car show. It drew over 1,500 cars the first year and has not stopped growing.
The New England Summer Nationals is an event that extends well beyond the borders of the downtown park. Each host hotel has it's own schedule of fun filled things to do, special discounts on food, and some offering shuttle services to the show. The City of Worcester is also behind the show, they give up downtown streets for parking and a wild Burn Out contest unlike anything seen anywhere! Situated between the Police Station and the Courthouse, ("The Tunnel") was the place to be after hours, each night, just after dark, a couple of hundred local rodders and racers line up for their chance to burn the tires off of their cars, filling the air with smokey tire smog. After each successful burn-out, drivers would raise their clenched fist out their window to the cheers of thousands of spectators who lined the walls to watch. Some car owners are so encouraged, the burn outs last until they blow the tires off of their rims. (The crowd REALLY loves that!!) Between some of the burn outs would be flame throwers. Developed into a fine art, these cars and trucks shoot flames 25 - 30 feet out of their exhaust pipes, filling the night air with balls of flames. Add to that wheel standers, hydraulic suspensions, the tunnel sees more action in those 4 nights than you can imagine.
Believe it or not, their is a car show in there somewhere as well. Bob and his friends work at a feverish pace to ensure that a great time is had by all. And that there is a variety of show vehicles that is second to none. Events scheduled at the park include day time burn-outs, swap meet, and miles of parts and gift vendors. All of this and more.... Ms. New England Summer Nationals beauty pageant.
This show is for all of you that hate to go to a show and sit in the hotel at night. There is more to do here than any other car show on the coast.
Hope to see you all in July for the 14th Annual New England Summer Nationals.
http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/267/nats053051kk.jpg
http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/4261/nats053207nx.jpg
can't wait !
Wish my car was done to enter... :( Maybe next year
BUT I STILL CAN'T WAIT BABY!
Show History
The New England Summer Nationals is quickly becoming one of the largest antique and hot rod shows in the Northeast, if not the entire country. This show has grown from 1,500 show cars to over 3,700 cars and from 2,000 spectators to over 75,000 since 1991. This year the expected attendance is over 6,000 vehicles, and 100,000+ people.
This all started when Bob Moscoffian and his crew built a replica of Speedy's Drive In on the grounds of Green Hill Park in Worcester. Back in the 50's the drive in used to be the hang out for the street racers and motor heads. It was destroyed by a fire in 1967. Helping raise money for the parks department. Bob and his friends built a restaurant replica and organized the car show. It drew over 1,500 cars the first year and has not stopped growing.
The New England Summer Nationals is an event that extends well beyond the borders of the downtown park. Each host hotel has it's own schedule of fun filled things to do, special discounts on food, and some offering shuttle services to the show. The City of Worcester is also behind the show, they give up downtown streets for parking and a wild Burn Out contest unlike anything seen anywhere! Situated between the Police Station and the Courthouse, ("The Tunnel") was the place to be after hours, each night, just after dark, a couple of hundred local rodders and racers line up for their chance to burn the tires off of their cars, filling the air with smokey tire smog. After each successful burn-out, drivers would raise their clenched fist out their window to the cheers of thousands of spectators who lined the walls to watch. Some car owners are so encouraged, the burn outs last until they blow the tires off of their rims. (The crowd REALLY loves that!!) Between some of the burn outs would be flame throwers. Developed into a fine art, these cars and trucks shoot flames 25 - 30 feet out of their exhaust pipes, filling the night air with balls of flames. Add to that wheel standers, hydraulic suspensions, the tunnel sees more action in those 4 nights than you can imagine.
Believe it or not, their is a car show in there somewhere as well. Bob and his friends work at a feverish pace to ensure that a great time is had by all. And that there is a variety of show vehicles that is second to none. Events scheduled at the park include day time burn-outs, swap meet, and miles of parts and gift vendors. All of this and more.... Ms. New England Summer Nationals beauty pageant.
This show is for all of you that hate to go to a show and sit in the hotel at night. There is more to do here than any other car show on the coast.
Hope to see you all in July for the 14th Annual New England Summer Nationals.
http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/267/nats053051kk.jpg
http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/4261/nats053207nx.jpg