Show What Ya Brung' Car Show

5th Annual
'Show What Ya Brung' Car Show
'Run What Ya' Brung!' Drag Racing
& U.S. 50 Yard Sale
in Historic Eureka, Nevada

May 18 & 19, 2012

 


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Sponsors
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Show What Ya Brung Car Show and
Run What Ya Brung Drag Races. 
Make your plans now to join us in May 2012!

Raffle Prizes

Mt. Wheeler Power


Newmont Mine


General Moly
Eureka Moly LLC


Nevada State Bank


Dale Bugenig
Eureka County's Consulting Hydrologist


 Eureka Chevron
Sundown Lodge


Eureka Supply


First National Bank of Ely


EZ Stop
 


Eureka Owl Club

This is a "Show What Ya' Brung" event.  Just bring your favorite ride, whether it's a hot rod, vintage, custom, or just your daily driver (motorcycles welcome also) and enjoy some great hospitality!  Although there is no admission fee, there is a registration fee of $40 per car which includes 2 T-shirts and a dash plaque. 
Trophies will be awarded for 'Best of' and 1st Places.  Cash award for 'Best of Show'.

Expanded Categories for 2012 Include:

  • Vintage Car  -  Pre 1950 

  • Vintage Truck  -  Pre 1950

  • Truck Early  -  1950-1973

  • Truck Late  -  1974-up

  • Custom  -  All Years                          

  • Street Rod  -  All Years

  • Rat Rod  -  All Years                          

  • Corvette Early  - 1953-1982

  • Corvette Late  - 1984-up 

  • Camaro Early  - 1967-1969

  • Camaro Late  - 1970 up 

  • Mustang Early  - 1964½ -1969  

  • Mustang Late  - 1970-up 

  • Import   - All Years

  • Van/SUV  - All Years                          

  • Daily Driver  - All Years

  • Classic Chevy  - 1955-1957               

  • Muscle Car  - Pre 1970 

  • Muscle Car  - 1970-up

  • Unfinished/In Progress  - All Years

  • Motorcycle  - All Years

Activities begin with 1/8th mile drag races on Friday from 11 am-5pm at the Eureka Airport for all cars and motorcycles.  There were no time clocks, no time slips - just a fun day of grudge racing.

The Main Street “Cruise-in” will be Friday evening. DJ Bill Micheli will provide music and entertainment both Friday and Saturday.  The car show and the concurrent Highway 50 yard sale will display along both sides of Eureka’s historic Main Street on Saturday.  The free mini-train and bounce castle for kids will be at the Eureka Fire House.  Last year ninety-eight vehicles competed in the show, representing most towns in Nevada.  Cash prizes & awards will be given at a no-host award dinner Saturday evening to be followed by a Sock Hop. 

2012 Schedule

Friday May 18

11 AM-5 PM “Run What Ya Brung” Drag Races - Eureka Airport – 1/8 mile distances.
Lion’s Club refreshment stand

6:00 PM- Main Street "Cruise-in" and early registration at Sloppy Joe's Diner (formerly DJ's Diner). 
Music provided by DJ Bill Micheli

Saturday May 19

7 AM Owl Club:  Bloody Mary Bar and Chorizo Dogs starting at 7 AM on Saturday.  Beer Garden out front throughout the day.

7:30 AM - Sheriff's Office parking lot do-it-yourself car wash facilities available for entrants

7:30 - 11:00 Car show registration

10:30 - 2 PM Lion’s Club benefit BBQ. (Across from Nevada State Bank)

8 PM - 4 PM - Free Mini Train rides & Bounce Castle:  Located at Firehouse Parking lot

8:00 AM-3 PM Highway 50 Yard Sale - Main St.

Raffle drawings throughout the day tickets on sale at registration booth

11:00 AM - 2 PM Car show judging

4 PM Highway 50 reopens

4:30 PM - 6 PM No Host Awards Banquet Dinner - Owl Club, Buffet style.
$14.99 per person: choice of tri-tip, turkey, or BBQ pulled-pork sandwiches, side dishes and dessert.

6:00 PM Car show winners announced at Owl Club.  Trophies and cash awards presented.  Music by DJ Bill Micheli and "Sock Hop" Dance to follow.

The events are produced by the Eureka County Economic Development Program & Sponsors. 
Schedule is subject to change.  For up-to-date information, check back at our Web site, call Patty Bice at 775-237-5484, or email: econdev@eurekanv.org.

See 2011 photos and results on our
2011 Gallery Page and Drags Page

Cindy Beutel
BFE
$25.00 clothing certificate

H&H Automotive Specialist Inc,
(Roy & Juanita Haggerty)
1391 Idaho St. Elko

$85.00 Automotive
Diagnostic Computer Scan
certificate

EZ Stop
$50.00 gas certificate
2 free pizza
and soda certificates

Eureka Supply  battery charger

Bath Lumber
4- $25.00 gift certificates

Country Cuts
2 -$40 JOICO hair product sets

Eureka True Value
Pro-lift seat/creeper combo

Sports World Ely
$50.00
Gift Certificate

Raine's Market
Coleman LXE Propane BBQ Grill
Value $250

Al Park Petroleum
Case of 5x30 Motor Oil
$54 value

RockAuto LLC Madison, WI $25.00 gift certificate

 Main Street Gift & Garden
2 $20.00 gift certificates

and much more...
 

The dates for the 2013 car show, drag races, and Hwy 50 yard sale are May 10 & 11, 2013. 


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For more information:
Call: 775-237-5484

e-mail:   carshow@eurekanv.org

fax:  775-237-5715

Produced by the Eureka County Economic Development Program & Sponsors