‘Bumblebee’ Makes Appearance at NHMS

Aug 19, 2012 | Car Show, New England Dragway, NHMS

The 1970 Chevy Camaro known as Bumblebee takes part in the 22nd annual Custom & Classic Car Show on Saturday.

Classic and Custom Car Show
Sat, Aug 18 – Sun, Aug 19, 2012
Debra Neil knew something wasn’t right. Her customary parking spot at Cruise Night in Newport, N.H., was taken by a truck that she’d never seen before. It didn’t take her long, however, to figure out that it was the Demon of Sceamin’ himself, Steven Tyler.

Neil, a resident of Claremont, N.H., eventually parked her 1970 Chevy Camaro in its usual location, but not before getting the inside of the hood signed by the lead singer of Aerosmith.

“Hey, he was in my spot,” joked Neil, who was one of nearly 150 car owners that took part in Saturday’s 22nd annual Custom & Classic Car Show at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
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Great Scott! Custom & Classic Car Show Back to NHMS

Aug 18, 2012 | Car Show, New England, NHMS

Trophies to be awarded in over 25 classes, including Best in Show

LOUDON, N.H. (August 17, 2012) – It’s not going to take Dr. Emmitt Brown’s DeLorean from the Back to the Future Trilogy to get a first-hand account of what is sure to be a plethora of custom and vintage vehicles on display this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s annual Custom & Classic Car Show.

Moved from its traditional spot during May’s Vintage Racing Celebration, the automotive exhibition – now slated for Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19 – has become a fan favorite, drawing car owners and enthusiasts from across the Northeast.
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