Grand National Roadster Show in Pamona

dvalentine · January 19, 2010

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Tickets for the Grand National Roadster Show

General Admission

$20 per day

Children (6-12 years)

$10 per day

5 & under

Free

Tickets will be available at the LA Fairgrounds each day of the event. Group ticket purchases can be made in advance by calling 877-763-7469

(groups of ten or more).

Discount coupons are available at participating Kragen Auto Parts Stores.

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Event Hours

Show Hours:

Friday,

January 29, 2010

12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday,

January 30, 2010

10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday,

January 31, 2010

10:00 a.m. - Awards End

Awards Ceremony:

Sunday,

January 31, 2010

4:00 p.m. - approximately

7:00 p.m.

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Host Hotel Information

The Sheraton Suites Fairplex

$130.00 rate

909-622-2220

601 W. McKinley Ave,

Pomona, CA 91768

SOLD OUT!

The Shilo Inn Hilltop Suites

$89.00 rate

909-598-7666

3101 Temple Ave

Pomona, CA 91768

SOLD OUT!

The Ontario Sheraton

$89.00 rate

909-937-8000

429 Vineyard Ave,

Ontario, CA 91764

The Fairplex KOA/RV Park

$38.00 - $58.00 per night or $34.20 - $52.20 with KOA Value Kard

909-593-8915

2200 North White Ave.

Pomona, CA 91768

koa@fairplex.com

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More Stars

See vehicles owned by James Hetfield of Metallica (built by Rick Dore), and Tim Allen of Home Improvement (built by Steve Moal), Chip Foose of Overhaulin' and Eric Clapton (built by Roy Brizio)

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Grand National Roadster Show...

2010 'Builder of the Year' Troy Ladd

of Hollywood Hot Rods

The 61st annual Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) - which will be held January 29-31, 2010 - is proud to honor one of the industry's youngest and most talented builders, Troy Ladd of Hollywood Hot Rods, as the 2010 Grand National Roadster Show's "Builder of the Year." Ladd, who has been building hot rods for over 20 years started Hollywood Hot Rods just 7 years ago, will be presented with this esteemed award at the show this year at the Fairplex in Pomona, California.

Says Troy, "Designing and building hot rods has been a passion for most of my life. Making the leap from a corporate suit-and-tie guy with a hot rod hobby to being a full-time hot rod builder is quite literally a dream come true." He continued, "When I decided I wasn't put here to be a project manager, I quit my job and used my entire life savings to open Hollywood Hot Rods. I had to sleep on the shop floor at night and lived on one McDonald's meal a day to survive. To go from that, which was just 7 years ago, to being 'Builder of the Year' at the most prestigious roadster show in the world is quite unbelievable."

Asked what his secret is, Troy says it's without a doubt doing right by people. This philosophy has paid off for Ladd. In seven short years he has built two 'America's Most Beautiful Roadster' (AMBR) runner-up cars ("Respect Tradition" and "Black Widow"), was named Goodguys' "Trendsetter of the Year" at the 2007 SEMA Show, has been featured numerous times on Discovery Channel and SPEED Channel shows including Rides and Hot Rod TV, and has been featured in over 60 publications. Ladd is also one of the youngest builders to receive the award, though he asked us to keep his age to ourselves... To learn more about Troy and Hollywood Hot Rods, check out his super cool site at www.hollywoodhotrods.com.

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In addition to being the largest and longest running indoor car show in the world, the Grand National Roadster Show is home to some of the most sought-after awards in the hod-rod industry. This show is about rewarding the true beauty of the vehicle and honoring the people who have dedicated many hours to building it. The following awards will be competed for Jan 29-31 at the LA Fairgrounds:

"America's Most Beautiful Roadster"

Twelve roadsters compete for the one title and one honor. Open to all United States built roadsters, roadster pickups and touring vehicles 1937 and older, including designer roadsters that resemble a 1937 or older roadster. The America's Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR) is a special class with awards for Display, Engineering, Undercarriage, Paint, Engine, Interior, and Detail. The winner has their name applied to the 9 ½ foot tall trophy, plus bragging rights.

"The Al Slonaker Memorial Award"

Al Slonaker, the founder of the GNRS, is remembered by honoring the car or truck with, overall, the best engineering, craftsmanship and originality. This award is open to any car or truck entry not competing in the America's Most Beautiful Roadster Class and is the most coveted for non-roadsters.

The Chip Foose Design Excellence Award

This award goes to a builder and vehicle for originality and creative design. The winner is selected by Chip Foose himself and a judging supervisor.

The Bruce Meyer Hot Rod Preservation Award

This perpetual trophy honors hot-rods, and their owners, that have been kept in tip-top shape. They must have been built before 1955 and in original condition.

The Brizio Family Award

Starting in 1995, this award honors the best street-driven rods pre-1948. Previous award winners include Sam Foose's 1941 Ford Convertible.

The Von Dutch Pin Striping Award

Judged by a committee including last year's winner, the Von Dutch Pinstriping Award goes to a car with clean lines and great design.

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Is your vehicle ready?

Less than ¼ tank of fuel (No Exceptions)
Locking or taped gas cap
A disconnected battery with cables removed and taped or a visible cut-off switch on the vehicle.
A drip pan or some type of fire resistant floor covering underneath each vehicle.

Other Information:

There are no entry fee refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you need to cancel your entry, please call ASAP. If you are running late, please call for acknowledgement. All vehicles must be on site no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, or a stand-by vehicle will take your place in the show.

Display: All displays must be made of fireproof materials and are limited to 8-feet in height, unless approved by the producer. All displays must be freestanding. You may use your own stanchions and rope, or the show will provide them.

Plastic must be laid on floor before spreading of any loose materials (rocks, salt, sand, etc.). Helium balloons are not allowed in any building. No operation of sound systems in displays without prior permission of the producer. Show signage should look professional and list the make, owner, builder and other details about vehicle. Please help us keep the show floors clean. All display materials must be removed at the closing of the show.

Policies: No selling or commercial tie-ins in any display. For Sale signs are not allowed. No participant may sit in vehicle or their display. No animals allowed on the Fairplex grounds during show hours. No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the display area during set-up or show hours. The producer reserves the right to reject any previously accepted vehicle that does not meet the standards of the show upon their arrival on set-up day.

Move-In Process:

Your move-in day and time can be found in your credentials packet (received by mail before Jan.15). Please do not attempt to arrive earlier than your scheduled time,

In an effort to expedite the move-in process, please enter The Sheraton Suites Hotel/Fairplex Parking lot on McKinley Avenue (see map - .pdf). Proceed to Service Gate C where you will be directed to unload your trailered show vehicles and/or drive to your designated building and space number.

Please present your set-up day passes at Gate C. You will need one pass for each person in your party as no one will be admitted without a set-up day pass.You can purchase additional set-up passes ($15) at the gate. Your 3-day show passes and parking permit will be in your show packet waiting for you at the Show Office in building 4.

Once the sign-off slip has been signed, please check in at the Show Officelocated inside the center doors of Building # 4 to receive your Official Show Credentials and Participant Packet. All trailers must be moved to the official storage area located in F Lot (see map - .pdf) after they have been unloaded or removed from the grounds. Please be courteous to your fellow participants and do not block walkways with vehicles and supplies. The fire marshal will tow cars at vehicle owner's expense, if necessary, to protect fire lanes.

To exit the show area, go to the green swing gate just North of the NHRA museum and proceed to Gate 1. To get to the Trailer Storage lot, proceed to the F Lot, straight past the grandstand (). Please leave the purple Move-In/Out Dash Pass on your dashboard or attached to your trailer while on grounds.

Move-Out Process:

Vehicles may not be removed until the show is declared closed at the end of the Awards Ceremony. All vehicles and displays must be vacated by 10:00 p.m. on Sunday night.

If you need to cancel your entry to the show, please call us ASAP at (877) 763-7469 x 0

Vendor Information

Move-in

Wednesday January 27, 2010 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Look for more news and information in the next issue. Can't wait? Join the Grand National Roadster Show group on Facebook.

Need to ask a question? Contact us:

Phone: (877) ROD-SHOWs

Fax: (877) ROD-SHOWs

12223 Highland Ave, Suite 550

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739

E-mail: info@rodshows.com

See you at the show!

-Rodshows

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Rich · January 20, 2010

That makes me wish I live closer! What a great show!

But seriously..............HOW do you get this thing home??

:lolsmack:

11chevz71 · January 20, 2010

That makes me wish I live closer! What a great show!

But seriously..............HOW do you get this thing home??

:iagree:

Chris@Adams · January 20, 2010

That makes me wish I live closer! What a great show!

But seriously..............HOW do you get this thing home??

That looks like your Carlisle trophy Rich!

11chevz71 · January 20, 2010

That looks like your Carlisle trophy Rich!

Rich would need to borrow my truck to get that home

Rich · January 20, 2010

Rich would need to borrow my truck to get that home

I have your number Jesse..............just in case. :lolsmack:

Rich · January 20, 2010

That looks like your Carlisle trophy Rich!

:lolsmack:Good one.

But it reminds me of something. About four years ago I was at an all Corvette gathering and they had a lot of raffles for everyone to buy tickets for. One of the prizes was a life size stuffed dinosaur! The thing was close to 7' long and around 4' high. And of course someone in a Vette won it. I have no idea how they got it home, but I can imagine some of the looks they got driving around with it . :lolsmack:

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