Hot Rod Places of Interest in Indiana
| AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM More than 100 vehicles housed in the Art Deco factory headquarters of the Auburn Automobile Company, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fee. 1600 South Wayne Street, Auburn, Ind. 46706. (260) 925-1444. www.acdmuseum.org |
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| NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE AND TRUCK MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES. This collection is in the former Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automotive Facility, a National Historic Landmark. Displays focus on post-World War II-era cars and trucks, but include 1908 high-wheelers. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fee. 1000 Gordon M. Buehrig Place, Auburn, Ind. 46706. (260) 925-9100. natmus.com | |
| THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AND MOTOR HOME HALL OF FAME The RV/MH Heritage Foundation’s hall of fame honoring pioneers and leaders of the industry. Open daily except Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fee. 21565 Executive Parkway, Elkhart, Ind. 46514. (800) 378-8694. rv-mh-hall-of-fame.org |
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| INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY HALL OF FAME MUSEUM On the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the collection includes the Marmon Wasp that won the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911 and the Duesenberg No. 12 Murphy Special, the only car to win both the French Grand Prix at Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500. There are also displays on timing and scoring the Indy 500. Tours of the track are also offered. Open daily. Admission fee. 4790 West 16th Street, Indianapolis. 46222. (317) 484-6784. indianapolismotorspeedway.com |
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| THE ELWOOD HAYNES MUSEUM Elwood Haynes is credited with developing the first commercially built automobile. This museum in his former home showcases his inventions and possessions. Open daily. Donations accepted. Call for hours. 1915 South Webster Street, Kokomo, Ind. 46902. (765) 456-7500. |
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| CITY OF FIRSTS AUTOMOTIVE HERITAGE MUSEUM Kokomo’s automotive heritage shown through 100 antique and classic vehicles. Open daily except Mondays and Tuesdays. Admission fee. 1500 North Reed Road, Kokomo, Ind. 46902. (765) 454-9999. |
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| THE STUDEBAKER NATIONAL MUSEUM The old Studebaker Corporation’s private collection, which originated in the 1890s, including vehicles and archives. Open daily. Admission fee. 201 South Chapin Street, South Bend, Ind. 46601. (574) 235-9714. www.studebakermuseum.org |
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Hot Rod Businesses in Indiana
| Air Ride Technologies, Inc. 350 South St. Charles Street Jasper, Indiana 47546 Phone 812-482-2932 Fax 812-634-6632 |
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| Indy Speed, Custom & Restoration Shops Brownsburg, Indiana | |
Hot Rod Events in Indiana
Weekly Hot Rod Cruises in Indiana
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| Every Saturday | 4:30pm - 9:30pm | Every Saturday Night Cruise In DATE: MAY 10 until November TIME: 4:30 PM Approx. Starting Time LOCATION: Courthouse Square Downtown Noblesville SPONSOR: Central Indiana Vintage Vehicles Call: Dave Shank 317-773-5480 office, 317-877-1425 home, 317-773-0551 Fax or Larry Grabb 317-773-4977 EMAIL: dshank@insightbb.com WEB SITE: www.civv.freeservers.com |
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| Every Thursday | 5pm - 8:30pm | Crown Point Car Cruise - Crown Point, IN Classic Cars Line Our Historical Square. Every Thursday night, 5 to 8:30pm, May to Sept. around the downtown square of Crown Point. This free event, features classic cars, while Oldies Music fills the air with true charm. Businesses open later; many dinning options. Due to increased traffic congestion during this event, attendees are advised to watch for event staff and not to arrive any earlier than 4: 30 p.m., so that they can be properly greeted. Location for July 31st-August 14th is Beacon Hill Plaza on Broadway. *2007 Nominee for Hospitality Festival of the Year, by the Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Call: Mayor's Office of Special Events 219-662-3290 EMAIL: jbzdil@crownpoint.in.gov EMAIL: ljanowski@crownpoint.in.gov WEB SITE: www.crownpoint.in.gov |
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Regular Hot Rod Events in Indiana
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| February 13 - 15 | 50th Annual CARQUEST 500 World of Wheels - Indianapolis, IN Presented by Ray Skillman Discount Auto. Indiana State Fairgrounds CALL: 248-373-1700 EMAIL: contactus@autorama.com WEB SITE: www.autorama.com |
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| 22-24/08/2003 | Frog Follies (Vanderburgh 4-H Center) 404 W. Boonville New Harmony Road Evansville, IN 4772 | |
| 1-3/08/2003 | KOA "Kruisin Times - Southern Style" At 4H Fairgrounds, South Bend, Indiana. | |
| June 6 - 7 | 33rd Annual Reginal Streeters Car Show - Crown Point, IN Held at Lake County Fairgounds, Typically 400+ Show Cars & 4,000+ Spectators. Vistit our web site after the first of the year for Event info. Largest Show in NW Indiana CALL: 219-242-1928 EMAIL: pnabbate@verizon.net WEB SITE: www.regionalstreeters.com |
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| June 12 - 14 | GoodGuy’s HOT ROD NATIONALS - Indianapolis, IN O’Reilly Raceway Park @ Indianapolis. Rods, Customs, Classics & Race Cars thru ‘72. Drags, Show ‘n Shine, Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. CALL: 925-838-9876 EMAIL: info@good-guys.com WEB SITE: www.good-guys.com |
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| 06-14-2003 | Hog Jog Cruise-In & Car Show Flora, IN (Town Park) 21 classes-dash plaques-goodie bags-door prizes-dj w/50 & 60's music-50/50's-food-fun-hosted by the "IDLERS" | |
| 06-28-2003 | The 4th Annual Road Rocket Rumble Indianapolis, IN (Ramada Inn Parking Lot 31 and Thompson Rd) Car Show for pre 65 Hot Rods and Kustoms.There will be several awards,live bands and the 3rd Annual Pin Up contest. Entry Fee $15.00 | |
| September 24 - 27 | Ducktail Run & Custom Show - Gas City, IN A "James Dean" Weekend in Grant County. Gas City Park; Gas City, Indiana. 1970 and older. One of the best shows around. crafts,huge swap meet, commercial vendors. Entertainment all weekend. CALL: Denny 765-662-2343, Mike - 765-674-3922, Jerry - 765-934-2102 ( All Vendors ) WEB SITE: www.ducktailrun.com |
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