This event is serious business (lots of information below). Huge indoor car show with incredible Roadster display. Over 15 celebrities are expected to be available for meet and greet sessions, including George Barris, Gene Winfield, Jack Stewart, and many more listed below.

Check the bottom of this article for a combined Cruise-in - 6th Annual Grand Daddy Drive-in. Last year, 700 cars were in attendance for the 2010 cruise-in.



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SOURCE: http://www.rodshows.com/gnrs/index.html

62nd Annual Kragen O’Reilly Grand National Roadster Show
Customs: Then and Now

Featured at this year’s Grand National Roadster Show will be a classic collection of the most notable and historic custom cars. Building 9 at the Fairplex in Pomona will be filled with over 75 different members of custom car royalty. It promises to be a room full of chopped up beauties, dripping with impeccable colors and intricate paint. Aesthetic detail and flowing body lines will please the eye as you stroll through the exhibit and feel the history of the cruisin’ custom days.

This exhibit is sure to represent this car class with pride and will, without a doubt, bring you back to the days when the era began. Though it won’t take place on your high school’s field, we hope it brings you joy as you remember the adventure of creating a unique car that responded to the lack of individuality that marked the 1950’s.

Once you step into the building, you will be transported through a progression of the custom vehicle. Sleek and modified beauties could be found dotting the streets of the LA Area. Famous cruising spots, like Bellflower Avenue, were the place to be and show off your custom paint job or lowered body. The creativity of each car was brought to a new level once competitions began.

With the endless possibilities of channeling, chopping, decking, frenching, lowering, nosing or sectioning, modifying the vehicle beyond its “make and origin” became a priority. Added beauty in the details and different interior, wheel covers, custom paint jobs and chrome pieces meant the finished product would be breathtaking. Builders such as Barris, Hines, Westerguard, Watson and Winfield designed creations that constantly challenged each previous build.

Presented by Kustoms Illustrated Magazine and O’Brien Truckers, this customs exhibit is gaining excitement across the country and the world! Confirmed customs from every corner of the United States will be present, including very early customs that haven't seen the light of day in close to 50 years. Join us and make history at January 28-30, 2011.

Customs Meet & Greet Autograph signing party: Building 9, Saturday January 29 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Confirmed Meet and Greet Attendees:

• George Barris
• Jack Stewart
• Steve Stanford
• Rod Powell
• Penny Pichette
• Paul Bragg
• Rik Hoving
• Dean Jeffries
• Blackie G
• Howdy Ledbetter
• Bill Hines
• Gene Winfield
• DeRosa Sr.
• Greg Sharp
• Sam Foose
• Frank Livingston

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The Grand National Roadster Show
January 28 - 30, 2011

2011 General Show Information

Ticket Prices

• $20.00 General Admission (13 years and up)
• $10.00 Kids (6 – 12 years)
• 5 & under Free

Discount Tickets
Visit any Kragen O’Reilly Auto Parts Store for pre-sale tickets at $18.
Tickets gain entry through Fairgrounds, Blue Gate only.

Parking
$9.00 General, $12.00 Preferred. Parking is at Gate 9 off of White Avenue. Tram service into the event will be available during show hours and stops ½ hour after the event closes.

Show Times
Friday January 28, 2011 12:00 pm until 9:00 pm Saturday January 29, 2011 10:00 am until 9:00 pm Sunday January 30, 2011 10:00 am until 7:00 pm

Address & Directions
Fairplex
1101 W. McKinley Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
Get directions

Locations
Fairplex Buildings 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Redwood, Sycamore, Pepper, Elm, and Palm Avenues.

Show Facts (celebrities and features subject to change)

• The GNRS is now in its 62nd year. Once known as the Oakland Roadster Show, it is the longest running indoor car show in the world! Produced at the Fairplex in Pomona for the 8th consecutive year.
• Over 500 show vehicles will compete for awards inside all of the Fairplex buildings. Another 400-800 vehicles will join the event Saturday & Sunday for the GNRS Drive In parked in between the buildings and walkways.
• This year’s show theme is Route 66. Cars and vendors are encouraged to decorate with the nostalgia of the period.
• See a historic gathering of custom cars in our specially featured building, “Customs Then and Now,” time lining the origin of the American Custom Car phenomenon.
• Watch and bid on artwork created by the best pinstripers in the nation at the Pinstriper’s Reunion. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to nearby charities.
• Listen to live music all three days inside Bld 10 and outside and see celebrities throughout the show.
• The GNRS Awards Ceremony starts at 4:00pm on Sunday night where The 2011 America’s Most Beautiful Roadster, America’s Most Beautiful Motorcycle will be crowned, along with many other awards.
• Celebrity guests to be announced.

Show Move In
Vendors
Wednesday January 26, 2011 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Thursday January 27, 2011 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Vehicles
Thursday January 27, 2011 by credential assignment

Decorator
Expo Plus can be reached at (404) 699-0650 or J_Seafort@hotmail.com for most needs.

Hotels

Sheraton Fairplex Hotel and Conference Center
$135 per night Single/Double occupancy
601 West McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 622-2220
www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/fairplex

Raddison Suites Hotel Covina
$89 per night Single/Double $99 Triple
1211 East Garvey St, Covina, CA 91724
(626) 915-3441 | Download a flyer
www.raddison.com

The Fairplex KOA/RV Park
$41.50 per night
2200 North White Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 593-8915
koa@fairplex.com

Show Producer

Rod Shows
12223 Highland Ave #550
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
Phone/Fax 1-877-763-7469
www.rodshows.com
e-mail us at info@rodshows.com

Title Sponsor is Kragen O'Reilly with several other major sponsors including: Meguiars, Pirelli, Customs Illustrated Magazine, Petersen Automotive Museum, Les Schwab's Tires, Hot Rod Hotline, Arc Audio, Arc Audio, Rod & Kulture, Ol' Skool Rodz (magazine), Car Kulture Deluxe (magazine), Hot Wheels, and Drive Magazine.


6th Annual Grand Daddy Drive-In

In addition to being the largest indoor car show in the world, the show also hosts the 6th Annual Grand Daddy Drive-In. Proudly sponsored by DRIVE! Magazine, this event will showcase over 700 more cars between the buildings and around the show. For the first time ever at the GNRS, a portion of these vehicles will be able to cruise a designated route during the event! With ample seating for perfect viewing, you won’t want to miss this great addition to the show. We have secured over 300 more spots, so pre-register now to receive the show goody bag! Drive on in and enjoy a day of great entertainment and the most stunning vehicles both inside and outside the Fairplex buildings.


Visit http://www.RodShows.com for more details