2007 Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show
Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show and Funkmaster Flex Return to Toronto this March Tuesday, January 9, 2007 (Toronto) - Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show is revving its engines in anticipation of the 2007 edition of Toronto largest custom car and truck show. Funkmaster Flex is once again headlining the event, as he was so popular with last year's visitors. The hardcore show for car enthusiasts rides into the International Centre (6900 Airport Road) from March 9-11, 2007 with custom cars and trucks competing for $50,000 in cash and awards. The event boasts more than 600 top show cars and trucks and over 250 exhibitors, covering 350,000 square feet. "Once again, we have a star-studded line-up of feature cars," says Brenda Brough, Show Manager. "These include a '51 Merc, '63 Corvette, a Foose-designed '69 Camaro, '51 Olds and a '56 Chev. Also renowned pin-striper Herb Martinez will be coming all the way from California to meet visitors to the Performance World Show," she adds. Catch Funkmaster Flex, host of Spike TV's "Ride with Funkmaster Flex," as he headlines Performance World 2007. Every week Flex's show takes test drives with the hottest celebs, musicians and athletes, while he drives alongside racing superstars and tours the most popular car shows in the country. Flex customizes cars and show s cutting edge parts from engines to audio systems. Funkmaster Flex's love affair with automobiles is no on-air gimmick. He is a true custom car fanatic so much so The New York Times recently dubbed him the "evangelist of hip hop car culture." He founded Team Baurtwell, the highest profile custom-car club around with members like Shaquille O'Neil, and musicians Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliot and Faith Evans. His name is synonymous with taste-making muscle and for more than a decade now, Funkmaster Flex has reigned as America's No. 1 radio personality, reaching more than two million listeners a week. Performance World's title sponsor is Concept on Wheels, while other sponsors include Castrol, Whetter Oaklin Insurance, Performance Auto & Sound Magazine, GM (General Motors of Canada), JL Audio, Kicker, Summit Ford, Meguiar's, Rust Check, PRN (Performance Racing News) and Pizza Pizza. Performance World offers a view into the latest and hottest in the customization of cars and trucks. The show is produced by Pro-Sho, a management company started in 1984, responsible for several popular shows including Fashion North, BizBash and others. Regular Admission: Adults $18.00; Youth (6 to 12) $5.00; and Children (under 5) free when accompanied by an adult. Admission discount coupons will be available on the website at www.performanceworldcarshow.com <http://www.performanceworldcarshow.com/> after January 1st, 2007. Show Hours: Friday, March 9 - 10am to 10pm; Saturday, March 10 - 10am to 10pm; Sunday, March 11 - 10am to 6pm. - 30 - NB: Photos available upon request Media contact: Dani Stern DS Publicity Group/Public Relations Tel: (416) 368-1985, Fax: (416) 368-2009, E-mail: dani@dspublicitygroup.com