Classic Car Festival Celebrates 30th Anniv. in Reno, Nev.
Hello Larry, Celebrating its 30th-an ​n​ iversary in Reno/Sparks, Hot August Nights <http://hotaugustnights.net/> features million-dollar vehicle show-n-shine competitions, authentic drag races, AutoCross & Drifting presented by Amsoil, the Hot August Nights Auction presented by Motorsport Auction Group, thousands of classic cars, live entertainment and much more, from August 2-7, 2016. Here is a link to a media kit <https://www.dropbox.com/sh/812tzmtxevbnt4s/AADzLl1-KgpW273lfNwL2crPa?dl=0> with more information and images for publication consideration. Press release copied below. If you would like to attend the event, please fill out the attached media request form and return by Friday, July 8. Please let me know if I can answer any questions. Thanks for your consideration! ----------------------------------------------- *America’s Premier Classic Car Event Hits Reno-Sparks for 30th Year* Hot August Nights Celebrates Bygone Eras with Sights and Sounds of ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s RENO, Nev. (Tuesday, June 14)—Hot August Nights (HAN) celebrates its landmark 30th anniversary in Reno-Sparks starting Tues., Aug. 2 through Sun., Aug. 7, 2016. While it may not seem that long ago that this classic car event kicked off on Aug. 1, 1986, it has grown every year since then, attracting new nostalgia and classic car enthusiasts from across the globe to visit the “Biggest Little City.�?? “Over the years, Hot August Nights has become a tradition for so many families and friends,�?? says Executive Director of HAN Mike Whan. “People plan annual trips around the festival to revel in the weeklong celebration. As an event-based organization, we continually try to plan something new for our 6,000 registrants and hundreds of thousands of attendees to look forward to. This year, in addition to our 30th anniversary, we’ve added drifting, a new auction company and a lineup of music legends to excite the crowds.�?? Attendees can get their adrenaline pumping at the ever-popular Drag Races & Burnouts where participants race down a 1/8-mile track at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks. Or, new this year, AutoCross & Drifting presented by Amsoil hits the Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center with serious speed starting Aug. 4. Show-n-Shines happen daily at participating venues throughout Reno-Sparks with more than $150,000 in cash and prizes that is available throughout the event’s combined Show-n-Shines. The largest of them being the Hot August Nights Cup presented by Downtown Reno where attendees can see classic engineering at its finest when 50 of the world’s top restored and modified cars compete for a prize purse worth more than $100,000. Renowned judges include Co-Host of Spike TV show MuscleCar Steve Mank, Co-Owner of nationally recognized car show the SuperNationals Reggie Tibbetts and Eddie Potestio of Eddie's Rods. Whether from the stands or at the auction block, people will feel the rush of a live bidding war during the inaugural Hot August Nights Auction presented by Motorsport Auction Group scheduled from Thursday, Aug. 4 through Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The auction features classic cars, muscle cars, vintage cars, street rods and memorabilia. In addition to the indoor car auction, the show features a multitude of automotive-related vendors and exhibitors. The biggest ticket item crossing the block is a one-of-a-kind 1939 Futurliner No. 3 Power of the Air Age. There will be so many ways to get your groove on during HAN’s weeklong festival in Reno-Sparks, including free nightly concerts featuring the unforgettable sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s with a lineup of musical headliners and tribute bands. Musical legends America and “The Monkees—Good Times: The 50th Anniversary Tour�?? headline the weeklong celebration on Friday, Aug. 5 and Saturday, Aug. 6 from Grand Sierra Resort and Casino’s outdoor stage. Thank you, Ashley Brune Communications Partner Cell: 775.291.2307 Mailing: 3495 Lakeside Drive, #137 | Reno, NV 89509 Office: 11 Bell Street | Reno, NV 89503 BiggestLittleGroup.com <http://biggestlittlegroup.com/> The information contained in this e-mail is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it addresses, and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL. If you are not the named recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, duplication, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance upon this correspondence is strictly prohibited. If you received this correspondence in error, please notify the sender by phone, fax or e-mail and destroy any and all copies of the correspondence. *Thank you. Have a great day, and remember to dance a little.*
