5,000 Muscle Cars. 45,000 Enthusiasts. One Big Horsepower Party. Minnesota State Fairgrounds

June 23, 2011 - PRLog -- WHAT: The 2011 Car Craft Summer Nationals, a three-day event showcasing over 5,000 street machines and muscle cars, will roll into St. Paul at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, July 22, 23 and 24, 2011. The event, which features all makes and models of two-wheel-drive vehicles as well as feature cars, will attract more than 45,000 spectators. Over 100 awards will be presented to the outstanding cars and trucks.
SHOW FEATURES:
NEW THIS YEAR! Pro Builder’s Shoot Out – The Industry’s top muscle car builders are invited to win through popular vote the coveted Car Craft Pro Builder of the Year Award. See the world’s best high-end muscle car builds from around the country.
NEW THIS YEAR! Royal Purple Do-It-Yourself Garage – Learn from the pros as performance parts makers host seminars showcasing the parts you use and offering how-to muscle car tips.
NEW THIS YEAR! Revell Make `N’ Take – Visit the Royal Purple Do-It-Yourself Garage for a chance to build a model car (on Saturday only) to take home. It’s FREE, so sign up early.
TCI Burnout Contest -- Smokin’ Tires and Burnin’ Rubber.
Car Craft magazine editors and photographers on site.
Real Street Eliminator of the Year will be awarded to the vehicle showcasing the best braking, handling and horsepower-generating abilities in the nation.
Witness the QA1 Autocross where drivers will be challenged on a timed obstacle course.
Lucas Oil Dyno Challenge presented by E3 Spark Plugs - Test your torque and horsepower against the best!
Mobil 1 Launch Box – Testing a combination of acceleration and braking performed in 150 feet.
Miller Electric Main Stage
CASH PRIZE Miss Car Craft Summer Nationals contest
Car Corral, Family Fun Zone and Performance Marketplace
WHEN: Friday, July 22 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 23 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 24 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1880 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108 www.mnstatefair.org (651) 288-4400
TO ENTER: Participant entries are being accepted! Preregistration is $45, plus a $3.50 handling fee (valid until Friday, July 15th, 2011, or you may register you vehicle for $65 on-site beginning Thursday, July 21st at noon. Entry fee covers car, driver and copilot as well as children under 15. Fee also includes one goodie bag.
TICKETS: Advance sale discount tickets available at www.FamilyEvents.com powered by Showclix.com, 30 days prior to the event through midnight on Thursday, July 21th, 2011.
Advance: Adult.……….…$9 Gate: Adult……….…$13
Child…….…….$8 Child………….$8
Child (6-12 years) Child (6-12 years)
2-Day Pass: $18 Adult/$16 Child 3-Day Pass: $27 Adult/$24 Child
*Children under six will be admitted free with paid adult.
INFO: The latest information and a full schedule of events may be found at www.carcraft.com or by calling 1-877-413-6515.
SPONSORS: GM Performance Division, Lucas Oil, E3 Spark Plugs, TCI, QA1, Mobil1, Royal Purple, General Tire, Meguiar’s, MagnaFlow, Miller Electric, Revell, Rust-Oleum, Tremec, Pioneer, Painless Performance, Peak, Mobil1
MEDIA CONTACT: Jessica Hubley ∙ FAMILY EVENTS ∙ jhubley@familyevents.com ∙ (317) 236-6515 x 4667
Molly Steinke ∙ NEMER FIEGER ∙ molly@nemerfieger.com ∙ (612) 309-1677
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