Events in Kansas for the month of August


8 /26/2010    BlackTop Nationals
Registration starts: 9:00 AM    Awards at: 9:00 PM    Entry fee: $25.00
Location: Wichita, KS - Downtown Wichita, KS
Vendors: Yes    Entertainment: Yes
Award format: Class awards   Sponsors: GM/Ford
Contact person: Stephanie Flaming   Email/phone: stephanie@blacktopnationals.com
For immediate press release BlackTop Nationals to turn Wichita into ultimate car, truck and motorcycle show venue (Wichita, Kan.) The largest city in Kansas will be transformed into one of the ultimate car, truck and motorcycle show venues during the BlackTop Nationals set for Aug. 26-29, 2010. The event is designed to be a memorable automotive experience while raising money for Wichita-based and national charities. More than just a car show, BlackTop Nationals welcome the nation¡¯s top customizers and restoration experts to compete for a total purse of up to $100,000.00. Organizers project between 2,000-4,000 automobiles and 3,000-5,000 motorcycles with expected crowds to be over 100,000 for the four day event, that will line the historic streets of downtown Wichita. ¡°We wanted to incorporate the best aspects of motorcycle rallies and car shows to create a national-quality event that the entire family can enjoy,¡± said Rick Nuckolls and Frank Upton, BlackTop Nationals co-founders. ¡°The fact that it will take place in the middle of the country will make it easy to come from all points in the United States.¡± BlackTop Nationals will feature: • Concourse judging cars and motorcycles • Collector vehicle auction • Drifting competition • Two cruise nights on Historical Douglas Ave. • A four-day car build for sale at the collector auction • Autocross competition • Outdoor Space for more than 400 vendors • Open fair with over 200 vendors • Children¡¯s activities • Multiple motorcycle events For registration or vendor information, go online to www.blacktopnationals.com. Contact: Stephanie Flaming National Director BlackTop Nationals 230 North Mosley Suite ¡°E¡± 316.425.6767 office 316.425.6768 Fax stephanie@blacktopnationals.com www.blacktopnationals.com Date of the event August 26 ¨C 29 2010