Our local celebrity, Sgt. Bono was invited to help commentate 57 years of the "Sig Alert" term. He will be at the downtown Los Angeles, CA. CalTrans building on 1st and Main St. on Monday, Jan 23rd at 9:00am.

(read full article for a brief history of Sig Alert)
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Article and Photos by: Glenn Eldridge

Here's the first few photos for the Johnny Rockets Camarillo Toy Drive event held on Dec 17th. Close to 40 cars attended... not bad for a last minute event!

Johnny Rockets Camarillo ...

Each year, during the holidays Car Clubs and organizations reach out to GearHeads across America to help those in need during the holidays. Charity car events are quite common throughout the year; however, the holidays are cold and lonely for so many. There's no doubt that GearHeads know how to rev-it-up for those in need.

An important charity event that we recently attended was the Ventura County Coachmen's 3rd Annual Food Drive and Cruise at Islands Restaurant in Newbury Park held Nov 19, 2011 from 4:00 - 6:00pm. The Coachmen hold charity events throughout the year including two holiday events - this Food Drive benefiting MANNA and a Toy Drive, which will be held on Dec 10th. The Coachmen events are normally held during daylight, but since this was a special event, they brought some lights and lit-up the parking lot so we could see all the cool cars on display. A large-sized MANNA delivery truck was onsite to collect non-perishable food for MANNA recipients.
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With several years experience leading and participating in large clubs as well as organizing events for West Coast GearHeads Magazine, Julie has accepted the position of club president for the Tri-County Mustang Club. Julie's creative talents and leadership skills will lend well to her new position. Over the years, Julie has become well known in the Mustang community and has some cool plans for the 2012 year.

Join us in congratulating Julie in her new position. Be sure to visit TriCountyMustangClub.com to learn more about the club and how to join.
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The Ventura County Coachmen are hosting their 3rd Annual Food Drive and Saturday Night Cruise at the Islands Restaurant in Newbury Park.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
4-7pm

Bring your ride along with some canned food
All donations go to Manna

Pop into Costco, Sam's Club, Smart n Final, or the grocery store... and grab a case of canned veggies to donate!
No perishables, please.
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Article by: Glenn Eldridge
Photos courtesy of: Hoek'd Up Performance

Recently the West Coast GearHeads Magazine crew was invited to Hoek'd Up Performance in Ventura, Calif. to check out their latest project. When we received the call, we knew we were in for a treat since Aaron Hoekstra, owner of Hoek'd Up Performance, is known for his creativity and performance skills with a unique combination of high tech and old school applications.
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This past Sunday (Oct 16) was a very sad day in racing.
October 20th, 2011 (Source: AEM Motorsports)
While the tragic death of Dan Wheldon made national news, another pair of racing greats passed this past Sunday. Brothers Jeff and Rick Huseman died in a plane crash while returning from a Lucas Oil race in Arizona. Rick was second in points standings in the series and both brothers were well liked by fans and competitors alike. We have been asked to pass along the below message from the race series about a benefit event held in their honor.
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OPTIMA® Batteries is pleased to welcome spectators to the 2011 OPTIMA® Ultimate Street Car Invitational for the very first time. The OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational, presented by K&N Filters and Wilwood Disc Brakes, occurs the first week in November immediately following the SEMA Show, one of the largest industry tradeshows, and has become a highly anticipated, international event among industry enthusiasts, manufacturers and media. The Invitational brings in some of the top automotive talent and highly-modified vehicles, credible racing veterans and fresh talent with undiscovered street machines.
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Dyno Day @ Bottle Blown Racing
Tomorrow - October 22^nd 2011
Sign-up starts at 8:00am (first come, first served)
Room For 15 to 20 Cars
50.00 CASH For 3 Pulls

Be there for the Performance Suspension Clinic
By Marlo’s Frame and Alignment
Fly-Ford Racing
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The hearts of GearHeads around the world are with Dan Wheldon's wife and family tonight after a tragic accident. Although racing is a dangerous sport, we make choices to live life to it's fullest. Indycar racing was Dan's way of maximizing life. I've always believed that success is measured by the memories left behind. Thank you for the great memories Dan!
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SEMA is just around the corner. The West Coast GearHeads crew will be watching for notices and information to pass along regarding SEMA. There is so much to see that it's easy to miss companies and people you want to see. Here's a Firestone press release announcing that Kevin Tetz and Ryan Shand will be in the Firestone booth #23013 signing autographs. Keep reading for more info...
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Here are your Car Event reminders for Oct 1st – 9th
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Author: Glenn Eldridge -

One of the great benefits of being part of the West Coast GearHeads Online Magazine Crew is that we get to cruise to lots of great car shows. But, what we love the most is listening to other GearHeads tell us all about their projects. I'm sure you've noticed that if you walk up to the guy standing next to a cool car and simply say... "Nice car," you are almost guaranteed a 30 minute conversation and perhaps a new friend. And it doesn't even have to be their car.

But, sometimes it's not that simple. so here are some tips to gain some collectible GearHead points:
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This is a company we'll definitely drop-by to see at SEMA in November!

Press Release
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MODIFY YOUR UNDERHOOD COMPARTMENT WITH HOSE CANDY VACUUM AND TURBO HOSE QUICK-COUPLER SYSTEM

BICKNELL, Utah – Oomph! Labs introduces Hose Candy® – a quick-coupler system designed to transform the look, performance and efficiency of vacuum and turbo hoses of any vehicle.
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Text and Photos by: Glenn Eldridge

Congrats to Paul Brown - Nothing like making history while being sponsored by a legend and his Dad!

If you haven't read our article regarding Paul Brown and "B5141872" The Birth of a 2012 Boss S Mustang, CLICK HERE to see the trailer of Allan Crocket's video documentary, which introduces this awesome Mustang, how it was built, and what it is expected to achieve. Paul Brown and his Mustang are making racing history and is now sponsored by his father... the legendary Kenny Brown.

Here's a short excerpt from Kenny Brown's blog explaining:
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Here are your Car Event reminders for Sept 17th – 25th
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All the Details for the below events, including:Maps, Flyers, Contact info, Schedule, etc. are in our calendar at -http://www.WestCoastGearHeads.com/calendar.phpOr, CLICK HERE to see a summary of the SoCal Events section
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18th Annual All Corvette Show presented by Red Line Corvettes
Sept 18, 2011
(event time not published)
Conejo Creek Park, Thousand Oaks

Red Line Corvettes, in conjunction with the Thousand Oaks Police Department and the Conejo Recreation and Parks District, will hold its 18th Annual All Corvette Show on Sept. 18 at Conejo Creek Park in Thousand Oaks.
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SMS Annual Car Show and Open House
The World's Largest Saleen Show!

Join Steve Saleen, the Saleen family and the team at SMS Supercars as we welcome the Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club and all Saleen owners and enthusiasts at their 2nd annual open house and car show. This is the world's largest gathering of Saleens in the world!
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1st Annual Van Nuys Car Show and Festival

This event promises to be packed with entertainment and cool surprises. The city of Van Nuys is blocking some of their streets to show case Classics, Hot Rods, Street Rods, and more. Check ...