Author: Tim Newey

Johnny Anderson, 2012 Sprint Car Hall of Fame Inductee to be Interviewed on Fox 40 Live.

Johnny Anderson, 2012 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Inductee
Carmichael resident and Northern California racing legend, Johnny Anderson will be interviewed by Alisa Becerra on Fox 40 Live, Friday morning at around 9:40am. Johnny is set to be inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Iowa on Saturday, June 2nd. For a lot of us who know Johnny, and what he did on the race track, this is an honor that was long overdue.

Gary Gerould and Johnny Anderson
Gary Gerould interviews Johnny Anderson after he made a clean sweep of the first Gold Cup in Chico in 1980.

Steven Tiner, a racer originally from Elverta, who now lives in Visalia, generously volunteered to bring his sprint car so that they have an example of what a sprint car looks like. The Tiner family as well as the Anderson family has been one of the premier racing families on dirt tracks in Northern California for 50 years now.

Steven Tiner in the 50 Year Tiner Racing Car
Steven Tiner in the 50 Year Tiner Racing Car.

Northern California Car Shows & Swap Meets: May 11-13, 2012

Auburn
Fast Fridays Speedway Racing in Auburn, CA.
The 2012 season of Fast Fridays Speedway Motorcycle Racing begins Friday, May 11th at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn. Racing continues every Friday night all summer long.

Calistoga
Calistoga Classic Car Show 2012
The 4th Annual Calistoga Customs & Classics Car Show is Saturday, May 12th on Lincoln Ave in Downtown Calistoga from 8am to 4pm.

Campbell
Rockin' Rods Car Show in Campbell, CA.
American Legion Post 99 presents the Rockin’ Rods Car Show & BBQ. It is Saturday, May 12th at 1344 Dell Ave in Campbell from 11am to 3pm.

Clovis
Jefferson Elementary Car Show in Clovis, CA.
The 2nd Annual Jefferson Elementary Car Show is Saturday, May 12th at 1880 Fowler Ave in Clovis from 9am to 3pm.

Concord
Classic Warehouse’s 3rd Annual Classic Car Show is Saturday, May 12th at 1022 Shary Circle in Concord from 9am to 4pm.

Hilmar
Products of Society Haywire Car & Truck Show
The Products of Society Haywire Car & Truck Show is Saturday, May 12th in Hilmar.

Napa
The 12th Annual Napa High School Car Show is Saturday, May 12th from 10am to 2pm.

Oroville
Oro Dam Cruisers' Gold Rush Car Show in Oroville
The Oro Dam Cruisers present the 2012 Gold Rush Car Show on Saturday, May 12th in Historic Downtown Oroville.

Roseville
Strawberry Cruise In at the Placer County Fairgrounds in Roseville, CA.
The Strawberry Cruise In is Sunday, May 13th at the Placer County Fairgrounds in Roseville.

Salinas
Salinas Valley Ford-Lincoln’s 3rd Annual Classic Car Show is Saturday, May 12th inside the Salinas Auto Mall at 11:30am.

San Jose
Hybrids to Hot Rods in San Jose, CA.
The San Jose Mercury News’ Automotive Showcase 2, Hybrids to Hot Rods is Saturday, May 12th at 750 Ridder Park Dr. in San Jose from 8am to 3pm.

San Lorenzo
Arroyo High School Car Show in San Lorenzo, CA.
The 11th Annual Arroyo Classic & Custom Car and Motorcycle Show is Saturday, May 12th from 9am to 3pm at Arroyo High School in San Lorenzo.

San Rafael
May Madness 2012 in San Rafael, CA.
The 25th Anniversary May Madness Classic Car Parade & Rockin’ Street Dance is Saturday, May 12th in Downtown San Rafael.

South San Francisco
Roy Brizio's 27th Annual Shop Party and Open House
Roy Brizio’s 27th Annual Shop Party and Open House is Saturday, May 12th from 10am to 3pm.

Ukiah
Mendocino Mother's Day Mustang Show in Ukiah, CA.
The 25th Annual Mother’s Day Mustang Show presented by the Mendocino Mustang Club is Saturday, May 12th at the Pear Tree Center in Ukiah.

Windsor

Fred’s All American Old Car Day is Saturday, May 12th at Stoke Ranch, 5525 Old Redwood Hwy in Windsor from 9am to 4pm.

Woodland
Low Cash Industries Custom Car Bike & Boat Show in Woodland, CA.
The 2nd Annual Dutch Bros. and Low Cash Industries Custom Car, Bike and Boat Show is Saturday, May 12th at 1332 E. Main St. in Woodland from 10am to 3pm.

 
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Some Photos from the Capital City Cruisers SpringFest

The Capital City Cruisers always put on a great show, usually hundreds of cars in a very small area. I’m sorry to say that I arrived late and was only able to take a few pictures of some of the cars as they were preparing to leave. The weather was great and it looked like the parking lot at Lowes in Citrus Heights had been packed with hot rods and classic cars.

Capital City Cruisers' SpringFest

Capital City Cruisers' SpringFest

Capital City Cruisers' SpringFest

Capital City Cruisers' SpringFest

Capital City Cruisers' SpringFest

Capital City Cruisers' SpringFest

Capital City Cruisers' SpringFest

Capital City Cruisers' SpringFest

Capital City Cruisers' SpringFest

If you recognize any of the cars please note the names of the owners in the comments. Our thanks again to the Capital City Cruisers for their hard work in setting up this show.

For more information on the Capital City Cruisers please visit their website: www.capitolcitycruisers.org.