This is not my first trip to the KBPI Rock N Roll Car Show but it was my best. They never seem to disappoint. Though the gates opened at 7:00, I didn't roll in until about 9:15. Admittedly, I was trying to avoid just a little of the baking heat and get a decent parking spot. I succeeded. My parking spot was not fantastic but it was pretty good. The parking attendant I dealt with wasn't exactly a ball of f***ing sunshine but she was okay and the other parking attendants I spoke with were very nice. I'm gonna give her the benefit of the doubt that she was having a shit morning and that's not her usual demeanor.
Having scored a $3 off coupon, I spent only $7 to get in. The lines moved quickly at the box office and they gave you an information sheet/map. The bag check went quickly and the staff, as always, was very polite, kind and efficient. I did visit a concession stand to get a water today but didn't indulge in food. I did check pricing as I went around, though, and the prices were not outrageous for some pretty decent eats. They had a pretty wide variety and you could easily stay on a budget and eat there. You can also bring in coolers (no larger than 12x12 I think), as well.
I started on the lower lot which may have been a mistake. With my somewhat early arrival, some of the cars weren't there yet and weren't set up and by the time I got done with the upper lot, I didn't feel like trekking back down to the lower lot to look at a couple of rows that I hadn't seen. That said, it didn't disappoint. There were some gorgeous cars and the owners were like proud papas.
The upper lot was my favorite though. I walked every row from my least favorites (the Subaru's) to some of my favorites including the movie cars, the Corvette Club, and the jeeps because, let's face it, I'm a jeep girl at heart. I explored some, but not all, of the booths and was impressed, as always, at the layout and the efficiency in planning for the show. If you can't find a car you love at that show, you're not looking.
Then there was the grudge races. Oh sweet Lord, the grudge races. I can't see how anyone could NOT want to watch these. The burnout contests, the performances from School of Rock and Lola Black (I missed the last act that closed things out). I mean, if you think that you can find better entertainment for $7, I challenge you to tell me what that is!?!
Once again, I will be giving the Rock N Roll Car Show a HUGE thumbs up and promising that I'll be back next year. Maybe I'll get there sooner and walk it a little different but I'll be back.
**Words to the wise: 1) Hydration, hydration, hydration 2) Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen!
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