Welcome to NorCal Car Culture!
We hope to be an important source of information for people in Northern California who love classic cars, hot rods, trucks, motorcycles and all kinds of racing.
We cover Northern California Car Shows, Swap Meets, Auto Racing, Motorcycle Events and Classic Car Auctions. We review auto related books, products, websites and businesses. We have articles on people from Northern California that love cars, that race, or just work in the automotive industry. We post photos of the cool cars, trucks and motorcycles we see, as well as event posters and automobilia. We maintain a directory of car clubs, race tracks, auto museums and Northern California auto businesses. We offer free Classified Ads and a Car Connection section.
Any ideas or suggestions for new items to cover or post are appreciated. Please feel free to email us with information on your car club, business, event.
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NorCal Car Culture
Tim Newey
6008 Auburn Blvd.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
916-308-6730
tnewey@norcalcarculture.com
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Was wondering how we could get a car show/swap meet to come to our High School.
Hi Tim,
I’m trying to connect with Sleepy Stevens. Do you know where he lives now? Or someone who does? I assume the Auburn area but I don’t know his formal first name to find him in the phone directory. I saw his name mentioned in the August 20 Placerville Speedway news article on line about the Forsberg win. Thanks for the consideration. Ken
Hi Ken, Sorry it took so long for the reply. You may have already found Sleepy. I don’t know him but maybe someone will see this and comment.
(sleepy) keith l stevens: hyw 49 by bell road: assisted living home auburn California. be quick he is very old.
Alan, are you related to Keith? I found him through Tom Arbogast in Auburn. I visited Tom’s shop this summer (2016) and he showed me a lot of photos from when Sleepy raced as far back as the late 1950’s. What some great photos. You’ll have to connect with Tom to see them. I visited Sleepy while I was in Auburn. Guess what? He was sleeping when I stopped by.
Hi Tim, I’m chair of Friendship Day, a yearly event put on by Mid Peninsula Old Time Auto Club, and I notice that your information about our club is not up to date. Could you let me know how to change it? I would also like to send you a copy of our flyer for Friendship Day 2012. Thanks. Bob.
how do we get put on your list of car clubs , I am with the Sac City Muscle c.c. check out our face book page we are new and would love to get our name out there we are going to start our cruise Inns at Jaspers on Madison /dewey this august 23
Thank you Connie Reed
Thanks Connie, we will add your club and your Cruise-Ins to our listings. Feel free to send us some photos of your cars every now and then.
Great site! Looks like you folks have the same passion we do in Florida. Now, let’s heat those tires up!!!
Please add this to your website:
May 3 – San Jose Country Club 5th Annual Concours d’ Elegance Car Show
This annual event brings together Bay Area car collectors, automotive enthusiasts, and the local car community to gather together to enjoy beautiful cars, appetizers, drinks, a great barbecue and live music.
Location:
San Jose Country Club 5th Annual Concours d’ legance Car Show
May 3rd, 2015
San Jose Country Club
15571 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 258-4901
Schedule:
3:00 PM – preregistered cars arrive
4:00 – 6:00 PM – Concours d’ Elegance Car Show
6:00 PM – Awards ceremony
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – BBQ and live music
9:00 PM Event concludes
The Concours is $55 per person and includes the following:
1. Admission
2. Car entry if you enter a car (there is no extra car registration entry fee!).
3. Champagne
4. Appetizers
5. Awards ceremony
6. BBQ dinner and live music
Link to entry form:
http://www.sanjosecountryclub.org/pdf/other/ConcoursApplication2015.pdf
Facebook event link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1000176253345888/
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For the seventh consecutive year “Chrome meets Country” in downtown Saratoga at this year’s Seventh Annual Saratoga Classic Car Show where over 250 colorful classic and cool cars will gather in the historic village along Big Basin Way. Sponsored by the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce and the Cool Car Club of Saratoga, Los Gatos and Campbell, the event runs from 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday, July 17th. A wide selection of food, tasty beer and wine from local wineries and breweries, craft vendors, raffle prizes and a live band in the center of town all add up to a fun-packed day for people of all ages. Cool Cars can be registered for the Saturday Cool Car Cruise and/or for the Sunday Classic Car Show by going to CoolCarClub.com or SaratogaChamber.org. For more information, e-mail info@saratogachamber.org. Or you can call Tiger Teerlink, President of the Cool Car Club at 408-828-9614 or the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce at 408-867-0753 for more information.
Thanks Annette, we’ll add it to our listings.
For the 9th year in a row on September 24, 2016, Perry Creek Winery in Fair Play, CA will be holding it’s Cobra’s and Classic’s event. The winery will be releasing it’s 2013 vintage of Cobra wines with food and music. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite vehicle. All drivers of Cobra’s and Classic’s will be admitted free. Wine club members are admitted for $10 pp and non-club members $20 pp. For more information and sign-up, please visit http://www.perrycreek.com/events or call 530-620-5175.
Thanks Paul, we appreciate the information on your show. Good luck!
Hi – How can I get a small (5 to 10) car show/display at our company event in San Leandro CA on September 23rd 3-5pm (food and drink included for car displayers). Thanks! Suzette
Hey boss, it sounds like you’re back in the world again, hope your feelin better.
I understand u closed your book/magazine store. If you’re looking for an outlet for your inventory, you might want to check with Nick Licata, with All Chevy, and Nitroactive. I have some 50 & 60’s issues that I hesitate to let go, but that you might work with him.
See ya around
Hi, do you still do this car show? I’m trying to do something small at the Orangevale dennys to try and build business and also supposed the locals. Willing to sponsor as well. Please let me know if you’re interested would love to create something together for both of our Interests