June 2007 Show Postponed

We're sorry to announce that we've needed to cancel Motorheads 3rd Annual Car Show. Due to a major conflict in our schedule (daughter's college graduation), we've reluctantly decided that we will need to reschedule our event this June.

We've had such tremendous interest this year, and the show clearly is growing rapidly. We have had triple the number of requests compared to the same time last year, and a growing number of interested vendors and exhibitors. We've looked at all possible solutions to keep the show on schedule, but due to the incredible amount of time needed to organize an event this large, we have no other choice.

We look forward to an event sometime after Fall of 2007. In the meanwhile, we hope you all enjoy a season filled with fun events. And again, Motorheads Performance would like to thank all of our customers and supporters forthe interest you have had in our car show and look forward to future events we will bring your way.

Car Show or Cruise?

Throughout the year, we've spoke with many enthusiasts who have expressed the desire to attend a cruise as opposed to a car show. Motorheads is interested in hearing your opinion. We'd like to do something fun and a bit different, and since car shows abound in Texas, we'd like to hear your ideas on a nice get-together for hot rod and classic car lovers.

Please e-mail me with your vote:

1) Car Show only
2) Cruise only
3) Combination Show & Cruise

Or, do you have another suggestion? Write and let me know. Send to andrea@motorheadscarshow.com. We'll be pulling together the results and helping this guide us in the upcoming year's plans for Motorheads Car Show or other events.

Thanks in advance. We'll post news of this next month so hurry in your responses.
- Andrea

Car Show Photos

As many of you already know, we had a catastrophe hit with our memory stick and all of the photos from Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show were unaccessible. After two months of attempted restoration of the memory stick by Nikon, we were only able to get a small portion of the pictures in useable form.


The bad news - all photos of the car and truck entries were lost.
The good news - we have photos of the award ceremony.
More good news - we have photos of our celebrity guest, 2003 Playboy playmate.

I have to admit that I've been distraught over this and it took the steam out of my sail for these last two months. Now I feel guilty for not keeping in touch, but that's in the past and we move on.

Now that we have the images safely downloaded onto the computer, I will post them to the website. Expect them to post within the week. And, to our Best of Show and Celebrity Choice winners - expect your 8x10 glossy in the mail shortly!

Thanks to everyone for your patience. I'm putting out the call now for volunteers for next year's show in order to ensure we don't have a mishap like this next June. If you're interested, contact me at andrea@motorheadsperformance.com.

Motorheads Judges at Car Show

Guy Algar, Motorheads' Shop Manager, was selected as one of the three Official Judges for Gonzales' annual "Come & Take It" Car Show which was held Sunday, October 8 in Gonzales, Texas. Andrea was in attendance taking photos, of course, which will be posted to motorheadscarshow.com this coming weekend.

The show this year drew more entries than last year, drawing 28 cars and trucks from the 1940's to 2005, giving quite a variety of vehicles for spectators to look over.

We're pleased to have been chosen for this honor, and have been invited back next year to participate in the event. We will announce details of the 2007 event as plans unfold.

Career Opportunities at Motorheads

Motorheads Performance of Leesville, Texas is growing, and in order to continue meeting the needs of our customers, we're looking for highly qualified technicians to join us.

Due to the increasing demand for our performance upgrade, restoration and maintenance services, we're looking for new technicians to help us keep up with our expansion. We're accepting applications from individuals who are passionate about their work with cars and trucks, and who feel they have special skills to offer.

At Motorheads Performance, we pride ourselves on the quality of our services and on our level of customer care. We want to ensure the best of service even during our times of growth and change. If you like variety, take pride in your work, and work well with others, Motorheads wants to hear from you. Send us an e-mail or letter explaining a bit about your work history and why Motorheads Performance appeals to you. Contact andrea@motorheadsperformance.com or write to: Motorheads Performance, 4487 FM 1682, Leesville, TX 78122

For more information on Motorheads Performance please visit www.motorheadsperformance.com. Motorheads Performance specializes in cars and trucks of the 1920's through 1970's. Upgrade, restoration and maintenance services are available for antiques, classics, hot rods, muscle cars, trucks and customs. Motorheads also provides repair, maintenance and restoration services for trailers.

Motorheads Car Show Results for 2006

Wow! We had a great time at the show and hope everyone who attended did as well. I wish that there were trophies for every single car which came, because we had a great assortment and the quality of cars was superb!

I've been asked by many of you to publish a list of the winning cars. Counts were re-verified and pictures will be added to www.motorheadscarshow.com as soon as possible.

FEATURED CLASSES
1920’s
1st: #47 - 1923 Ford T-Bucket - Edward Hosey
2nd: -- (only 1 entry)
3rd: -- (only 1 entry)

1930’s
1st: #38 - 1934 Ford Coupe - Mike Weeden
2nd: # 8 - 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe - Frank Barcheck
3rd: #37 - 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe - Andy Preiss

1940’s
1st: #41 - 1947 Chevy Coupe - Robert Baragar
2nd: #36 - 1941 Chevy 2-door - Skitch Kenney
3rd: #45 - 1940 Ford Coupe - Steve Hair

1950’s
1st: #24 - 1955 Chevy 210 - Dionicio Turres
2nd: # 3 - 1950 Mercury 4 door - Clem Garcia
3rd: #21 - 1955 Studebaker - Welton Cox

1960’s
1st: # 9 - 1969 Chevy Camaro - Sterling Rehmert
2nd: #35 - 1967 Chevy Chevelle - CW Hartman
3rd: # 4 - 1962 Chevy 2 Nova - Paul Kane

1970’s
1st: # 1 - 1972 Plymouth Cuda - Jim Boston
2nd (tie): #6 - 1974 Ford Mustang Mach I - Brandon Winkenwerder
2nd (tie): #2 - 1972 Olds Cutlass S - Charles Adams
3rd: #7 - 1979 Chevy El Camino - Norma Russo

SPECIALTY CLASSES
1980’s Up
1st: #44 - 2002 Ford Roush II Mustang - Pete Luera
2nd: #17 - 2003 Corvette Indy Race Car - Wendell Mankins
3rd: #40 - 2003 Chevy S10 - Jeremy Raines

4x4’s
1st: #34 - 1972 BT Ford Bronco - Jeff Meurin
2nd: #42 - 1962 Ford Pickup - Celestino Sota
3rd: --N/A--

Race Cars
1st: #12 - 1994 Chevy S10 - Mike Schultze
2nd: #11 - 1966 Chevy Nova SS - Jimmy Farmer
3rd: #5 - 1962 Chevy II Nova - Paul Kane

Sport Compacts
1st: #49 - 1999 Nissan Sentra - Mark Martinez
2nd: #43 - 1978 Datsun 280Z Coupe - Ed Strayer
3rd: #32 - 2004 Nissan Sentra - Derek DeleRosa

Best Attended Car Club
Alamo Classic Chevy Club – San Antonio, TX

Longest Distance Traveled to Show
1st: #10 - 1969 Chevy Camaro SS - Ed Alaniz II - 271.44 miles
RUp: #19 - 1965 Chevy El Camino - Hector Martinez - 126 miles

Ladies Choice
#44 - 2002 Ford Roush II Mustang - Pete Luera

Gents Choice
#11 - 1966 Chevy Nova SS - Jimmy Farmer

Best Body & Paint
#11 - 1966 Chevy Nova SS - Jimmy Farmer

Best Interior
#38 - 1934 Ford Coupe - Mike Weeden

Best Display / Theme
#11 - 1966 Chevy Nova SS - Jimmy Farmer

Best Engine
#11 - 1966 Chevy Nova SS - Jimmy Farmer

Most Ambitious Restoration
#13 - 1967 Corvette Sting Ray - Dan Stang

Celebrity’s Choice – 2006 Celebrity:
Playboy Playmate Rebecca Ramos
#44 - 2002 Ford Roush II Mustang - Pete Luera

BEST OF SHOW
#1 - 1972 Plymouth Cuda - Jim Boston

Motorheads Classic Car Parade & Exhibition

We're putting out an initial call for cars and trucks to participate in a parade and exhibition during the October "Come And Take It" festivities in Gonzales, Texas.

Motorheads Performance has been asked by the City of Gonzales to put together an exhibition of classic, antique and custom cars for their yearly celebration marking the first battle for Texas' independence, which was fought in Gonzales back in .... To mark the occasion, the City comes together with a weekend full of activities for people from all around the state the first weekend in October each year.

For those of you who are not familiar with the Come And Take It...a bit of interesting history: Gonzales was established in 1825 and within three years more than 100 families had arrived to settle the colony. A population of 532 in 1831 convinced the Mexican government to send a six-pound cannon to Gonzales for protection against Indian raids. The colony sent delegates to the conventions of 1832 and 1833 and to the Consultation of 1835. The Mexican government considered the conventions a treasonable act, and in September 1835 Mexican troops were sent to Gonzales to retrieve the cannon. On October 2, at the battle of Gonzales, the colonists resisted the attempts of Mexican troops to confiscate the cannon, alledgedly telling the troops that if they wanted the cannon, they'd have to "come and take it". This cannon fired the first shot in the Texas Revolution on October 2, 1835, marking the battle which became known as the "Come and Take It" battle, which was the first armed encounter of the Texas Revolution. Sam Houston's order to retreat and the burning of Gonzales after the battle of the Alamo began the Runaway Scrape.

Motorheads is uniting car owners to form a parade around town, followed by a car show style exhibition. The exhibition will be free to the public, and free to the participants! We'll be announcing more details in the coming weeks, but we're starting our list of men and women who are interested in registering their vehicle for the event. Individuals as well as car clubs are welcome and encouraged to attend. Participants will have an opportunity to show their cars to hundreds of people who will gather to watch the parade and to walk through the cars on display. Show your ride off in a non-competitive fun atmosphere. You'll have opportunity to talk cars with fellow enthusiasts while spending a fun day outdoors at a time of year when we're starting to cool off a bit!

Please contact andrea@motorheadsperformance.com or call 830-424-3883 for more details and to put your name on our initial list of interested antique, classic or custom car owners. Motorheads Performance, hosts of the event, are located in Leesville, Texas, approximately 20 miles Southwest of Gonzales.

Reappearance by Celebrity Guest?

Motorheads Car Show was honored to have Playboy Playmate Rebecca Ramos select our Celebrity's Choice Award for our 2006 show. Her choice of cars was our #44 entry, a 2002 Ford Mustang Roush II convertible belonging to Pete Leura.

Lucky Pete walked off with a trophy awarded by the January 2003 centerfold, as well as receiving our Ladies Choice trophy and 1st Place in our 1980's & Up class. He'll be pleased to receive the photo of his award presentation which is on it's way! Pete's great looking red Roush Mustang boasts lambo doors, customized interior, hood and sound/video systems and runs a 4.6 injected engine that turns 365 hp. Our congratulations to Pete for putting together such a spectacular car!

Turns out that our Celebrity Guest had a great time at the show and will consider an appearance next year if ya'll are interested! (We had many of you ask if she'd be back again next year.) We need to hear from you. If you would like another shot at catching Rebecca's eye with your car, e-mail me at andrea@motorheadscarshow.com. Let her know you want her at the show...send a fan letter...send a picture of the car you'll be bringing...send a brief history on your ride...convince her that she won't want to miss out! If I hear from enough of you, I'll let her know you want her back again in June 2007 and to put Motorheads 3rd Annual Car Show on her busy calendar! Let's hear from you soon...

Next year's event is scheduled for Saturday, June 11, 2007. Stay tuned for news on events by Motorheads Performance (www.motorheadsperformance.com) by checking back regularly. We've got great things planned.

Post-Show News

I wanted to thank everyone who came to the show and made it a success! Comments we received were positive and it seemed as though everyone had a great time. Our Celebrity Guest was a huge surprise for everyone, and the winners who got to have their picture taken with Rebecca Ramos, January 2003 Playboy Centerfold, were truly happy! The trophies went out to some great cars, and we were extremely pleased with the caliber of cars in attendance.

Despite being severely short-staffed at the last minute, a major problem with my camera's memory card, and a few small snaffoo's, the show went smooth although I was much busier and more pre-occupied than I had intended. I had hoped that I would get more opportunity to meet and talk with every one of you, and I have resolved to set things up differently next year so that I will have the time.

We had over 70 giveaway items which included caps, tee shirts, discount coupons, jacket, duffle bag, car care kits and more! Sponsors supplied great goodie-bag items such as stickers, product samples, magnets and brochures so everyone left with something nice.

I'd love to hear from everyone and get comments (even criticisms) and suggestions for next year's show. I'm already starting plans for next June, and Guy and I are contemplating a second show in the Fall. Let us hear from you. Would you be interested in a show in October or November?

Visit back for my next post announcing Motorheads Car Club Network, which will hold it's first meeting in Leesville on Saturday, July 15 from 6-9 pm.

Again, our thanks to everyone. Please drop me a line at andrea@motorheadscarshow.com.

A Thanks to All Our Supporters

Well, with only two hours to go before we leave for the showgrounds to do our final setups for Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap in Gonzales, we're busy getting everything ready, trucks and vehicles packed, and hoping we don't forget anything important!

I've received a lot of calls over the past several days...all sorts of questions, all sorts of stories, all sorts of cars! People are coming from all over Texas and beyond. We're excited about the response, and feel the show will be a great success. Guy and I wanted to thank all of you for your interest and your support. I'll check back with you after the show to give you a recap of all the days events for those of you who had to miss out on the fun. We hope you'll make it next year (which, if you can believe it, will be even bigger and better!).

Thanks again for everything. Please continue to visit www.motorheadscarshow for photos of the show, and to see plans unfold for next years show. We'll also be adding an order form for those of you who wish to purchase a car show tee-shirt. Stay tuned by visiting our e-newsletter to keep informed of all the news relating to Motorheads Car Show.

EWald Donates Use of Vehicle

With the show unfolding tomorrow, we were pleasantly surprised by EWald Tractor's offer of use of an ATV to help Motorheads Car Show Staff get around the show grounds quickly. This came at a time when the ATV we had lined up fell through with only two days to go! We're grateful for the help EWald Tractor has offered.

Please visit www.ewaldtractor.com for information about the tractors and equipment that they carry. Name brands such as Rhino, Kubota, Echo, Case, Woods and New Holland are backed up by friendly, knowledgeable staff at EWald. And, with locations in Floresville, Seguin and Boerne, they're easily accessible. Please visit EWald for all your yard and garden needs.

Simpson Racing Sponsors Show

Simpson Racing heard of our show and jumped on board with sponsorship and some great give-away items for Saturday's show.

Simpson Racing is well known for their quality racing products. Driving Shoes, Helmets, Safety Harnesses, Gloves and Shift Boot Covers are just some. We're excited that Simpson Performance Products and the entire Simpson Racing Team have stepped forward to sponsor Motorheads Car Show, and that they're offering such great gifts! Please visit Simpson Racing at www.simpsonracing.com.

With only a day to go before the show, things are moving in high gear! Guy, Andrea and the whole Motorheads Team is working hard to get things set up so that our big day goes smoothly. Weather is supposed to be nice, and we know you'll all be relieved to know that every day a nice breeze blows through the pavilion at the JB Wells Park in Gonzales. We've got car clubs and vehicles coming from all over and can't wait to see what you're bringing!

I've Been Corrected

Oops! I stand corrected. I mentioned that Motorheads Car Show's Celebrity Guest was "featured" in a magazine, and I've been told I made a horrible mistake by not saying that she was the "Centerfold".

Car Clubs Issue Challenge!

I've heard from many car clubs, not only in Texas, but beyond as well. I know of at least two clubs which will be joining up for a caravan into Gonzales this Saturday for the Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap, which starts at 11 am.

Cars, trucks and other vehicles will begin arriving as early as 9:30 to prepare for the show, and it looks like we'll have a lively competition for this year's Best Attended Car Club award! Get your club together and join in on the fun. Caravans are great fun and attract a lot of attention which is great for all hot-rodders. If you're planning a caravan, please drop me a note and let me know! (andrea@motorheadscarshow.com)

The City of Gonzales has opened up the field and is grooming it as this goes to print. The show grounds should be in great form for the show cars. With the touch of rain we got late last week the grass has softened and greened up (Whew! Much less chance of fires from hot exhausts!). The large covered pavilion is being readied for spectators and participants, and we've got plenty of parking available.

We've been having hot days, but after 2-3pm the nice cool winds begin. The pavilion is located in a perfect spot which catches the constant breeze so I'm sure that by the time The Harleys are ready to begin their concert and dance at 5pm it'll be comfortable and relaxing. Don't miss out.

Visit www.motorheadscarshow.com for more information and be sure to scroll down the articles here to see all of the latest news on the show.

Trophies Are In!

I wish I was able to enter a car myself! We've received the trophies and they are beautiful! If all the activities we have are not enough to convince you to come, the trophies should win you over!

As I've mentioned earlier, the Awards Ceremony has been bumped up because of the numbers of trophies which will be awarded this year. We've got over 50 trophies and awards, as well as giveaway and raffle items contributed by our Sponsors.

Our sponsors now top over 25, and most all are big-names such as MSD, Edelbrock, Flowmaster, Holley, Painless, Be Cool, Summit Racing Equipment, Hurst, ididit, California Car Covers, and more. Most recently Zoop Products, makers of ZoopSeal Protective Sealer and Zoop Shine Metal Polish, has joined us. Check back for more info on Zoop in my next post.

Don't miss the excitement at Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show on Saturday June 10 in Gonzales, Texas. Less than a week until the fun! Visit www.motorheadscarshow.com.

Bring your Unfinished Project to the Car Show!

I've been getting a lot of calls the past two weeks. Seems like there are still some questions about the classes available. We do have something for just about everyone, and you shouldn't feel left out just because you don't have your ride in top show condition.

Surprisingly, some have missed the fact that we have a class for unfinished cars! Our Restoration Vehicles is perfect for the enthusiast who hasn't yet finished their project. Your project can be in any stage at all...even if it doesn't yet run (yes, just trailer her down!). At Motorheads, we think it's a great way to inspire others. Share your dream on how you invision finishing your project (it may just inspire you to get things going full swing!) and let others catch the restoration fever. We're awarding 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies and find that this class is usually a lot of fun.

The Most Ambitious Restoration Project and Stock Restoration Awards require special entry. Winner will be determined by Motorheads Performance. See Andrea at the Information Booth for an entry form.

Whether you're with a car club or just do this on your own we want to see your projects! Find a way to get her down to the show in Gonzales Saturday June 10th. I'll even reduce the entry fee to a very affordable $10 per vehicle to anyone who mentions reading this offer in our newsletter!

Hope to see you there.

Schedule Change!

Wow! Response to the show is great and it looks like we'll have an incredible turnout!
Please note starting times for the 2006 Motorheads Car Show Schedule of Events:

• Swap 10:00 AM - (spots still open for vendors)
• Show 11:00 AM - (arrive between 9 & 11)
• Awards Ceremony 3-5 PM - (over 50 trophies!!!)
• Concert 5-8 PM - (don't miss The Harleys!)

IMPORTANT RULES:

All Show Vehicles must remain in designated exhibitor areas until completion of the Awards Ceremony. This is a courtesy to the winners, and for the spectators watching the show. No engine starts will be permitted from 3-5 PM.

All first place winners will bring their vehicles to the head of each row at the end of the Award Ceremony for photos with Miss Motorheads.

We ask for appropriate dress and appropriate behavior from all attending. Please remember that this is a family event and that the show is to benefit the Boy Scouts (who will be in attendance) and the Texas Youth Rodeo. As adults, we need to set good examples for our youth. Let's bring up a new generation of respectable Motorheads!

Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap

Saturday June 10, 2006

JB Wells Park Pavilion in Gonzales , Texas

(intersections 183 & 97 south of town, across from Circle G Truck Stop)

Watch for the Purple "Car Show" signs along the way!!!

Celebrity Guest Elicits Great Curiosity!

Ok...ok...ever since I alluded to our "Celebrity Guest" a couple of weeks ago, I've been getting all sorts of e-mail asking who she is! Can't say I blame you, but there's still part of me that wants me to hold onto the surprise of it. Without wanting to give the whole surprise away, I CAN say that she is beautiful. (Yes, she has graced the pages of a well-known publication, was the feature for that month and has two distinctions which make her "a first" to the magazine - but you didn't hear it from me!)

All I can say is that someone is going to be one happy man if she selects his car as her personal favorite! In order to be eligible for this trophy, you must:

1. Have a vehicle registered as a show entry at Motorheads Car Show (I honestly don't know whether she'll prefer a car, motorcycle, truck or what).
2. Have your vehicle set up at the showgrounds by 11am so you don't miss the voting (spectators vote from 11:30 to 2:00pm and our Celebrity Guest will be on hand at some point during that time to cast her vote).
3. Behave yourself! No drooling, slobbering, making silly comments, pushing, fighting or swearing allowed (we're still a family event and intend on keeping this appropriate. PLEASE remember this is for the Boy Scouts and TYRA).

Message To The Winner - Yes, she will personally present you with your special trophy during the Awards Ceremony. If everyone behaves, I'll do my best to make sure you get a picture of your trophy presentation so you have proof for all your friends. (Due to the number of trophies to hand out, the Awards Ceremony has been bumped up to start at 3pm instead of 4pm!)

Motorheads Car Show - we're PLUM WILD!!!

Streetrodding.com sponsors Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show

One of the great automotive internet sites we're members of, streetrodding.com, has joined as Official Sponsor of Motorheads Car Show. We're excited that streetrodding.com will be donating special trophies which will be awarded at the show. These trophies are in addition to our incredible lineup of over 50 trophies ranging in size from 11" to over 5 feet tall! While we can't reveal exactly what we're looking for, two lucky winners will be selected for vehicles with some unique feature or characteristic which stands out from the crowd.

If you're not familiar with streetrodding.com, plan on a visit. A nice site with lots of stuff auto lovers will appreciate. We'll be sending along the photos from our show, so pay a visit to www.streetrodding.com as well as our site at www.motorheadscarshow.com for all the post-show photos. Prepare for some real eye candy and plan on a long visit! From the pre-registrations coming in, we're going to have some great vehicles on hand that'll please just about everyone!!!

Join in on the fun and plan on bringing your ride. Remember, Motorheads Car Show - Saturday, June 10th in Gonzales, Texas. Convenient location, large show grounds, great entertainment and magnificent trophies, awards, raffles and more! We're plum wild!

California Car Covers Sponsors Texas Car Show

Motorheads Performance is pleased that California Car Covers has joined our June 10 car show as official sponsor.

Best known for their custom car, truck and motorcycle covers, California Car Covers is also well-known for the California Duster and California Water Blade. Protection for your hot rod or custom is important, and the quality of California covers is superb. Visit them at www.calcarcover.com for more information on all of their products.

We will also have information on hand at Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap. Don't miss out on all the show's excitement. Swap is from 10-4pm, Show from 11-5 with the Awards Ceremony from 3-5, and the Concert from 5-8pm. Visit www.motorheadscarshow.com for all the details, e-mail andrea@motorheadscarshow.com or call Motorheads Performance, hosts of the show, at 830-424-3883.

ididit Does Motorheads Car Show!

ididit, famous for their steering columns, will be sponsor of Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap in Gonzales, Texas on June 10, 2006.

Motorheads Performance, hosts of the show and users of ididit steering columns, is pleased to have their support for the show, the Boy Scouts and TYRA. ididit has been making custom billet columns since 1983 when company founder Ken Callison machined a custom aluminum steering column for a fellow club member. Word spread as people saw the craftsmanship and by 1994 ididit was a busy enterprise, manufacturing an incredible array of steering columns for just about every type of hot rod out there! Visit www.ididit.com for more information and to find out exactly how ididit got it's name!

Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap meets on Saturday, June 10, 2006 in Gonzales, Texas. We will have ididit information available. Don't miss the show - visit www.motorheadscarshow for all the details, start times, directions, nearby accomodations, sponsors, and more!

March Performance Pulleys & Brackets Joins Car Show

March, makers of the famous and beautiful March Pulleys and Brackets, has agreed to contribute to Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap to be held in Gonzales, Texas in just under three short weeks!

We're pleased that March recognizes the importance of supporting events on the local level. By supplying goodie-bag and raffle items hot rodders and enthusiasts stay on top of current trends and keep their dreams alive!

All March Performance pulleys and brackets are manufactured with a unique blend of durability, performance and “STYLE!”. With over 30 years of aircraft and automotive manufacturing experience you can be assured that their systems will fit perfectly and run true! Harder than steel, two times harder than forged aluminum and their famous “No Polishing Required!”.

March's Performance Underdrive Ratios Pulley Kits truly reclaim lost horsepower, with some applications seeing as much as a 15HP gain! Their street rod High Water Flow Ratios Pulley Kits increase cooling by speeding up water flow and fan speed, helping to keep your engine running cool in critical low speed driving.

Check out all of March's performance products by visiting them at www.marchperformance.com or calling 1-888-729-9070. We'll have March Performance literature at the Motorheads Information Booth at the show on June 10th so don't miss out. For show information contact andrea@motorheadscarshow.com or visit www.motorheadscarshow.com.

Trick Flow gives a Treat!

Yes, Trick Flow, makers of cylinder heads and manifolds, have treated us with some terrific goodie-bag and raffle items. We're keeping them a secret, but we know you'll be pleased.

Find out why Trick Flow Means Serious Horsepower. It doesn’t happen by accident. It takes time, skill, and the right combination of parts to allow your engine to produce optimum power levels. At Trick Flow, creating bolt-on, power-building parts is what they do. Sophisticated technology, top-notch engineering, and most of all, people dedicated to making the best products available is what sets them apart.

Visit Trick flow at www.trickflow.com to see what they can do for your power needs. Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap will be raffling Trick Flow items throughout the show which runs from 11am to 5pm. Our Awards Ceremony, which starts at 3 pm, will have quite a few surprises, and the classic rock concert from 5-8pm will let everyone kick back and relax.

Don't miss the fun. Find out why our show is Plum Wild! Visit www.motorheadscarshow.com for all the details.

Eagle Rentals of Seguin backs Boy Scouts

Eagle Rentals of Seguin has agreed to sponsor Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap by giving us a significant discount on the rental of our moonwalk for the show.

Eagle Rentals supports local Boy Scout activities, they were happy to join our show's cause and make this generous commitment. Because of this, the Boy Scouts will be able to offer some quality entertainment for the children who attend the show. Parents are advised that this is not a "babysitting" service, and children should be monitored for their safety, however it will be an excellent way of letting the kids burn off some steam so that they'll be more content during the show.

Visit Eagle Rentals for your party needs. They have a full line of equipment and party rental items and are easy to work with. Call them at 830-303-2600 or visit their website at www.eaglerental.com.

Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap starts at 11am, with the Awards Ceremony starting at 3pm. The classic rock concert which runs from 5-8pm is free with paid car show admission or with show vehicle (car, truck, motorcycle, race car, 4x4 or kart). Visit www.motorheadscarshow.com for full show information and e-mail andrea@motorheadscarshow with any questions. Hope to see you there!

Motorheads Car Show Celebrity Guest

It's getting harder and harder to keep our 2006 Celebrity Guest under wraps! I just know all you guys out there are going to all hope for the chance that she selects YOUR car as her personal favorite! I guarantee you this is a once-in-a-lifetime dream for most any man.

Holley provides the right mix!

Holley Performance, makers of the famous Holley Carburetors, has agreed to sponsor Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show on June 10 in Gonzales, Texas.

We're excited that Holley has joined our show because we've been Holley fans for a long long time! Guy, Shop Manager at Motorheads Performance, is a carburetor wiz and he just loves the old Holleys.

Please show your support and visit www.Holley.com. We'll have some goodies at the show from Holley. Hope to see ya'll there! Show starts at 11am and the Awards Ceremony begins at 3:30. The trophies are incredible this year (first place is an immense 5' tall) and we've got classes for just about everyone. Visit www.motorheadscarshow.com or write andrea@motorheadscarshow.com.

DuPont Contributes to Car Show

DuPont has contributed one hundred packets of their Teflon Car Wash product. We'll be distributing these giveaway items throughout the day on Saturday June 10th at Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap in Gonzales, Texas.

DuPont joins the many national sponsors who have joined in supporting our event, which is raising funds for the Boy Scouts and Texas Youth Rodeo Association. We're pleased to have their contribution.

At the core of thousands of applications in our world are ingredients that have origins in DuPont science and innovation. You'll find DuPont products – and their associative applications –that are part of our everyday lives. DuPont provides: Additives & Modifiers, Adhesives & Binders, Building & Construction Materials, Maintenance Supplies, Chemicals, Crop, Plant, & Pest Management Products, Display Materials, Electronic & Electrical Materials, Films, Filtration & Separation Materials, Food & Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Products, Fuel Cell Components, Packaging Materials, Paint, Coatings & Finishes, Performance Fibers & Fabrics, Pigments & Colorants, Plastics, Polymers & Elastomers, Printing & Proofing Materials, Protective Apparel & Accessories, Wire & Cable Materials.

Our thanks to DuPont for not forgetting "the little guys". Their willingness to participate in community activities far beyond their corporate world is refreshing. Please visit DuPont at www.dupont.com. We look forward to their continued support and want to express our sincere thanks.

Visit www.motorheadscarshow.com for more sponsor and show information. With just over three weeks remaining before the show, we're kicking it in high gear!

Mr. Gasket Makes Special Donation to Show

We know you'll be excited about our latest raffle item which has been donated by Mr. Gasket Performance Group. We just received a beautiful Limited Edition Hurst 50th Anniversary shifter knob and it's a beaut! Our thanks to Mr. Gasket for such a wonderful raffle item.

Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show will be holding raffles every half hour throughout the show, which runs from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, June 10, 2006 in Gonzales, Texas. The Awards Ceremony will run from 4-5pm and you won't want to miss out (check back to read our next article which has some exciting news about the ceremony and our special celebrity guest). We've got a great assortment of raffle items including tee shirts, caps, accessories, car care items, gift certificates, discount coupons...even a jacket!

Our latest raffle item, the Hurst shifter knob, was donated by Mr. Gasket Performance Group, a major manufacturer of high performance parts and custom accessories. Mr. Gasket products are marketed under many well known brand names such as ACCEL Ignition Wires, Distributors and Fuel Injection, MALLORY Ignition & Fuel System Products, HURST Shifters, MR. GASKET Fasteners, Gaskets and Chrome Accessories, HAYS Clutches, LAKEWOOD Bell Housings and Traction Products, and Finally ERSON Cams, Valve Springs and Rocker Arms.

Mr. Gasket Performance Products...their name means excitement!

We're honored that Mr. Gasket Performance Group values charitable causes such as those that Motorheads Performance has selected for Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap. Our 2006 recipients are local troops of the Boy Scouts of America and the Texas Youth Rodeo Association. We hope you'll join us for a day of relaxation and fun. Contact andrea@motorheadscarshow.com or call 830-424-3883 with questions. For more show information visit www.motorheadscarshow.com.

RockAuto.com Gift Certificates

The on-line auto parts store RockAuto.com has become sponsor to Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap by agreeing to send items for goodie-bags and raffles for our June 10 car show in Gonzales, Texas.

RockAuto.com was founded in 1999 by the Taylor family. RockAuto.com ships thousands of auto parts from over 90 manufacturers to customers on every continent except Antartica. The www.RockAuto.com catalogue is updated daily with mechanical parts like brake pads and shock absorbers, body parts like bumpers and mirrors, interior trim like door handles and carpets, and major assemblies like steering gears, CV axles, and engine long blocks. Service manuals and CD's are available to help customers learn how to perform a repair. Someday, it may be possible to build an entire car using parts from RockAuto.com!

Show your support for our newest sponsor by visiting them at www.RockAuto.com 24 hours a day. Parts ordered are conveniently delivered to your door. They also have a customer service department which obtained a 9.4 rating on a 10-point scale from Resellerratings.com. You can also call Toll Free 866-762-5288 (7am-9pm M-F, 8-3 Sat-Sun - Central Time) or e-mail them at service@rockauto.com.

Motorheads Car Show information can be obtained by visiting www.motorheadscarshow.com or by calling 830-424-3883. Have a question? e-mail andrea@motorheadscarshow.com. We look forward to seeing you at the show!

Be Cool Shows How Cool They Really Are!

Be Cool, one of the leading names in automotive radiator and cooling systems, has agreed to cool us down with some great raffle items! Motorheads Car Show is excited to have their participation in our June 10th event in Gonzales, Texas.

Please return support by visiting Be Cool at http://www.becool.com. Be Cool started with one product, a direct bolt-in high-performance aluminum radiator. Since then, their product line has grown tremendously. Their original 100% bolt-in dual core radiator is still the centerpiece of their offerings. They also have radiator modules, fans, fan modules, thermostats, cooling accessories and installation aids.

Motorheads Performance, hosts and producers of the show, recommends, uses and installs Be Cool products. We can't wait to try out the new aluminum shock absorbers they've just announced. Their new Trick Click shock absorber introduces computer-aided design and modern suspension engineering principles to the most popular muscle cars of the past.

Find out what Be Cool products can do for you! To schedule performance upgrades, repairs or restorations at Motorheads, or if you have questions we can help with, call 830-424-3883 or visit us at http://www.motorheadsperformance.com/. Experience the difference at Motorheads Performance!

We hope to see you at Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap on June 10th show in Gonzales, Texasm where we'll have information on hand about Be Cool products. The swap starts at 10am, show at 11am, with Awards Ceremony from 4-5pm. Live concert following the show, with classic rock by The Harleys, will follow from 5-8pm. For more information on the car show, to participate in the event, or to make a donation visit http://www.motorheadscarshow.com/ or contact andrea@motorheadscarshow.com .

2006 Motorheads Model Contest Turns Interesting!

Response to our Motorheads Model program has been great. We will be uploading our latest round of female models who will be competing for the title "Miss Motorheads 2006" at Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap meet on June 10, 2006 in Gonzales, Texas.

In a surprise turn of events, we've had several men step forward wanting to be a Motorheads Model! Not wanting to discriminate, and thinking, yes, this could be fun for all the women who will be attending the show, we're adding a "Mr. Motorheads 2006". Three models have already had their photo shoot, and we're accepting up to a dozen models in all.

If you would like to have some fun and join our Mr. Motorheads contest please contact Melissa at 830-424-3883 or e-mail andrea@motorheadscarshow.com. Selected models have photos published on our website www.motorheadscarshow.com and also receive a set of professional photos. You are required to attend the June 10 show, and to act as "meet & greet" hosts. Winners are selected at Motorheads Car Show during the Awards Ceremony, and are judged on enthusiasm, friendliness and professionalism.

The Paint Spot joins Motorheads Car Show

The Paint Spot of Canyon Lake, Texas will be in attendance at Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show on June 10, 2006 in Gonzales, Texas.

The Paint Spot is new to Canyon Lake, but not to the world of automobiles. Owner Rick Ciotti has owned an auto body shop for many years. The Paint Spot sells and distributes automotive paint finishes and will be on hand at the show with information about their products, as well as your paint and finish questions. We're excited to have experienced professionals on hand.

Contact The Paint Spot at 830-899-2845 for more information about their products and services, and please visit their booth at Motorheads Car Show on Saturday June 10 at the JB Wells Pavilion in Gonzales, Texas. Swap meet starts at 10am. The Car Show starts at 11am and runs until 4pm. Following the Awards Ceremony from 4-5pm, The Harleys will perform in live concert with classic rock. Visit www.motorheadscarshow.com for more information and/or registration.

Motorheads Car Show receives sponsorship from MSD

MSD Ignitions has joined in support of Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap. MSD's support will help our fundraising efforts on behalf of local troops of the Boy Scouts of America and the Texas Youth Rodeo Association (TYRA).

Please show support of MSD - makers of top rated MSD Ignition systems designed for a variety of performance needs. MSD is best-known for MSD distributors, control modules, ignitions, coils, distributors, spark plug wires, crank trigger kits and RPM accessories. They are also makers of the great SuperChips performance chips. Motorheads Performance, hosts and producers of the show, recommends, uses and installs MSD & SuperChips products.

MSD makes so many configurations of performance products which are designed for specific conditions and uses. Motorheads will help determine which combination is best for your performance needs and provide expert installation! Experience the difference with Motorheads Performance!

Visit MSD at http://www.msdignition.com. To schedule performance upgrades, repairs or restorations at Motorheads, or if you have questions we can help with, call 830-424-3883 or visit us at www.motorheadsperformance.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the June 10th show in Gonzales, Texas. We'll have MSD information at the Motorheads Car Show information booth under the main pavilion. The show starts at 11am, with Awards Ceremony from 4-5pm. Don't miss out on the live concert following the show. The Harleys, a classic rock band, will entertain from 5-8pm. For more information on the car show, to participate in the event, or to make a donation visit http://www.motorheadscarshow.com/ or contact andrea@motorheadscarshow.com .

Painless Performance Shows Support

Painless Performance and Painless Wiring, one of the leading names in automotive electrical needs, has come on board as sponsor to Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap!

Sponsor interest has been growing rapidly. We're excited about what this means for our car show participants and spectators. Please patronize Painless Performance by visiting them at www.painlessperformance.com. Painless Performance celebrated it’s 15th year in business in 2005. What started out as a single idea about a simplified way to wire a street rod has evolved into a multi-faceted company with over 500 products for show cars, dragsters, rock crawlers and everything in between.

Motorheads Performance, hosts and producers of the show, recommends, uses and installs Painless Wiring. Our goal is to save you time and money and we love what the Painless systems can save you! To schedule performance upgrades, repairs or restorations at Motorheads, or if you have questions we can help with, call 830-424-3883 or visit us at www.motorheadsperformance.com. Experience the difference at Motorheads Performance!

And don’t forget Motorheads Car Show on June 10th show in Gonzales, Texas. The swap starts at 10am, show at 11am, with Awards Ceremony from 4-5pm. Live concert following the show, with classic rock by The Harleys, will follow from 5-8pm. For more information on the car show, to participate in the event, or to make a donation visit http://www.motorheadscarshow.com or contact andrea@motorheadscarshow.com .

Edelbrock Sponsors Motorheads Car Show

Edelbrock, the most respected name in performance, has come on board as sponsor! Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap is on June 10, 2006 in Gonzales, Texas. Proceeds benefit local troops of the Boy Scouts of America and the Texas Youth Rodeo Association (TYRA).

The response from sponsors and vendors this year has been great. We've got some great goodie-bags and raffle items you'll love. We hope that you'll patronize Edelbrock for your performance needs. Edelbrock is well-known for their excellent intake manifolds and assortment of quality performance products.

Motorheads Performance, hosts and producers of the show, buys and installs Edelbrock products - and we're flexible. We'll purchase parts for you or you can order them yourself and Motorheads will do the installation for you! Our goal is to save you time and money so that you can get the maximum enjoyment from your ride! Experience the difference at Motorheads Performance!

Please visit our sponsor Edelbrock at www.edelbrock.com. To schedule performance upgrades, repairs or restorations at Motorheads, or if you have questions we can help with, call 830-424-3883 or visit us at www.motorheadsperformance.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the June 10th show in Gonzales, Texas. The show starts at 11am, with Awards Ceremony from 4-5pm. Don't miss out on the live concert following the show. The Harleys, a classic rock band, will entertain from 5-8pm.

For more information on the car show, to participate in the event, or to make a donation visit http://www.motorheadscarshow.com or contact andrea@motorheadscarshow.com .

Summit Racing Becomes Major Sponsor of
Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap Meet

We're so pleased that Summit Racing has agreed to be a 5 Window Sponsor of our event this June 10th in Gonzales, TX.

Motorheads Car Show proceeds benefit local troops of the Boy Scouts of America and the Texas Youth Rodeo Association (TYRA). Our goals are significant this year and we are most appreciative of the help we receive from sponsors, vendors, show participants, as well as our business and resident contributors. We're tickled that Summit Racing will contribute goodie-bags for the show.

We hope that you'll patronize Summit Racing for your performance parts needs. They have an excellent assortment of quality products at some of the best prices around. Shipping is free for orders over $150 and we have found them to be fast and reliable. And, you'll be pleased that Motorheads Performance, hosts and producers of the show, are happy to install products you purchase yourself. We'll help advise on the correct parts, you can order the exact parts you want, and then you can just schedule time for Motorheads to do the installation for you! Our goal is to save you time and money so that you can get the maximum enjoyment from your ride! Experience the difference at Motorheads Performance!

Please visit Summit Racing at www.summitracing.com or call them at 1-800-230-3030. To schedule performance upgrades, repairs or restorations at Motorheads, or if you have questions we can help with, call 830-424-3883 or visit us at www.motorheadsperformance.com.

We hope to see you at the June 10th show in Gonzales, Texas. The show starts at 11am, with awards ceremony from 4-5pm. The Harleys, a classic rock band, will hold a live concert following the show from 5-8pm. For more information on the car show, to participate in the event, or to make a donation visit http://www.motorheadscarshow.com/.

Car Show Benefits Community Youth

Motorheads Annual Car Show raises funds for the youth of South Central Texas. Proceeds from the show go to local troops of the Boy Scouts of America and the Texas Youth Rodeo Association.
This year, our 2nd annual event on June 10th, we're hoping to raise enough funds to send local Boy Scout troops to summer camp and to make a financial donation to TYRA. Our goal for the Boy Scouts alone is $2,000 for camp. In addition to funds raised by sponsorships, vendor fees and show participants, we welcome private and corporate donations.

Visit our sponsor board during the event to see the list of local and area individuals and businesses who have elected to support our causes! The Nixon Boy Scout troop is also in dire need of an enclosed cargo trailer so they can haul their equipment to various troop events and outings throughout the year. Motorheads Performance will donate the labor to perform any minor repairs needed to make a donated trailer road-worthy. We welcome residents and/or businesses to donate a used trailer, or make monetary donations so that we can set aside funds to purchase a used trailer for the scouts.

For more information about the car show and our causes, please visit www.motorheadscarshow.com. Anyone with information or questions may contact andrea@motorheadscarshow.com or call Motorheads at 830-424-3883.

2006 Motorheads Models!

This year we will be crowning Miss Motorheads 2006. We had a photo shoot of our first three Motorheads Models a few weeks ago. Motorheads Performance customer "Jack" donated the use of his rod "Tweetie", a 1935 Plymouth, for the shoot and the girls had a lot of fun.

Since then, we've interviewed and photographed more models who will compete for the 12 spots we have open for the June 10th show. Each week we unveil a new Motorheads Model on our website www.motorheadscarshow.com. Miss Motorheads will be judged on personality, crowd appeal, enthusiasm and professionalism. The girls will meet and greet car show participants and help make presentations of trophies at the Awards Ceremony. All class winners and their vehicles(1st, 2nd & 3rd place) will have photographs taken with one or more of the Motorheads Girls.

If you, or someone you know would like to audition to be a Motorheads Model, please contact andrea@motorheadscarshow.com or call 830-424-3883 and ask for Andrea or Melissa. Selected models will appear on our website, appear at the Car Show, and will receive a photo shoot with professional portfolio pictures.

Visit www.motorheadscarshow.com frequently and don't forget to send in your Registration Forms so you can join in on the fun!

Parks Engine Service Steps Forward

Parks Engine Service of Seguin, Texas has stepped forward to become Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap's Premier Sponsor. We're happy to have Parks Engine Service on board as an offical sponsor, and to have them attend the show with a display and booth under the covered Pavilion.

Parks Engine Service is a machine shop which has operated in Seguin since 1974. You'll find them knowledgeable and versatile. They work on all types of engines including domestic and import autos, industrial, high performance and racing. From the smallest of import engines to the largest Catepillar and industrial engines they'll take care of your performance needs.

In addition to having a terrific display at the show, owner Rick and staff will be there to answer questions and demonstrate their work. They've also stepped up and donated several items which will be raffled off throughout the show. Contact Parks Engine Service in Seguin at 830-379-4562 or visit them at www.parksengine.com. You'll find them in Seguin, conveniently located right off of IH 10 on the Westbound side next to E-Wald tractor.

Don't miss out on the excitement! Visit www.motorheadscarshow.com for show information or e-mail andrea@motorheadscarshow.com with questions or reservations. Motorheads Performance, hosts of the show, can be reached at 830-424-3883.

Swap starts at 10am, Show at 11am, with Awards Ceremony starting at 3pm. A classic rock concert, with music by The Harleys, will follow the show from 5-8pm and is free with your car show admission or show vehicle entry. Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap - we're Plum Wild!

Motorheads 2nd Annual Show Gears Up!

Our June 10th event is moving into high gear. We're excited that response has been so high and we're looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Summit Racing Equipment has joined in support of our show, and most recently Caraway Ford of Nixon and Caraway Ford/Mercury of Gonzales have joined as direct contributors to the Boy Scouts. Parks Engine Service, one of the first sponsors to come on board, is planning a nice exhibit under the pavilion and will be on board to talk to those who have machine shop questions.

Our website http://www.motorheadscarshow.com is continally updated and each week we unveil a new Motorheads Model. Check back frequently and don't forget to send in your Registration Forms!

Car Show Season has Begun!

Texas for the car show season! Having come from the cold, wet and unpredictable weather of the Northeast, it sure has been a treat.

Motorheads Performance attends as many shows and events as possible throughout the year, and enjoys sharing them with you on our website at http://www.motorheadscarshow.com/. Our photo galleries have great photos of the events we attend and for 2006 we will be including a lot more of them!

Visit the site regularly, and visit our Resources pages for links to Motorheads' listings of Texas Car Clubs, 2006 Car Show Schedule, Hot Rod Associations and other useful information including our classifieds. Send news to share to andrea@motorheadscarshow.com.

Our New Car Show Newsletter

There's just so much to announce with the Motorheads Car Show that I needed to separate the news from Motorheads Performance's newsletter Hot Roddin' Texas Style! I've created a newsletter just for Motorheads Car Show called Plum Wild!

Visit the site http://plumwild.blogspot.com frequently and save it in your favorites to get the latest news on events at the show, new categories, vendors, registration procedures, etc. Momentum is growing so rapidly that every day there is something new. I'll do my best to update every few days so put us in your favorites and check back often!

Thanks for your patience with our growing pains! If you have comments, suggestions or criticisms, please write me at andrea@motorheadscarshow.com.

Andrea L. White, Editor
Motorheads Car Show Event Director