Author: CSZ Creator (Jeff C.)

The Attitude Check 14 Car and Truck Show returns bigger than ever in 2026, marking its 14th year of celebrating automotive artistry and community spirit. Hosted at Mr. B’s Park, 7243 Gatewood Road, Woodford, Virginia, this week‑long event runs from August 10 to August 16, 2026, drawing enthusiasts from across the country for a full‑throttle mix of showmanship, camping, and family‑friendly fun. The week kicks off Monday with RV and camp setup, vendor arrivals, and show‑field preparation. By Thursday evening, the grounds come alive with a complimentary BBQ hosted by Twisted Koncepts, setting the tone for a relaxed, social atmosphere. Friday brings the first full day of show vehicles, followed by…

Cleetus’ latest vid caught our attention Electric Vehicle Depreciation, with almost 1 million views, I’m sure most automotive enthusiasts have already seen Cleetus’ latest video, published 18h ago as of today, July 19th, we understand why electric vehicle depreciation is an issue. The technology in some of these vehicles is trash. Voted by the fans, the plan was to “destroy” Squirrels Tesla, and Cleet did some online research to see what the replacement vehicle could potentially be. Coming across the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack, an all-electric version of Dodge’s iconic muscle car. Featuring dual-motor all-wheel drive, it produces 670…

The 2026 Tacos and Tailgates Truck Show hosted by Downtime Designs at the 5th Company Brewing located in Perryville, Maryland was a crisp 84° with the lot packed with show vehicles and spectators. Jen and I stopped by top say “hi” to our friends who we haven’t seen in forever and to snap a few pics of the event. It was great to see everyone and the kids running around and playing with the Pinewood Derby track and the shirt line for Tacos and Tailgates was wrapped around the parking lot. This truck show brings the fun back into what…

Black Rifle Coffee Company brought together our favorite motorsports action super stars to create an epic tribute to America’s 250th birthday. I suppose America cannot say, “it’s just another birthday” this year with this production. Shout-out to Black Rifle Coffee Company for creating such an awesome tribute and bringing together our favorite people. Black Rifle Coffee Company – America 250 Video Black Rifle Coffee Company – Behind the Scenes Channel 199 Behind the Scenes BlackRifle Coffee Company Socials About CarShowz.com CarShowz.com was born from decades of real automotive experience — the kind earned under shop lights, at late‑night meets, and…

DRIFTER Movie Sung Kang – Sung Kang, best known for his role as Han Lue in the Fast & Furious franchise, is stepping back into the automotive spotlight with his latest project, Drifter, a film he is both directing and starring in. Sung Kang is a Korean-American actor, director, and producer whose career has been defined by his ability to bring cool, charismatic depth to car culture on screen. After captivating audiences worldwide as Han—a character who became a fan-favorite symbol of style, philosophy, and speed—Kang has continued to champion authentic automotive storytelling. With Drifter, announced in 2025, he is…

Designed by Travis Kelce, the Kelce Car Jam 2025, will be hosted on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 2715 Rochester Avenue Kansas City, MO 64120. The Kelce Car Jame is a ‘party with a purpose’ to help raise awareness and funds for his 87 & running foundation. Come hang with us at Knuckleheads for a block party style event that will showcase some of the city’s top automobiles, including some of Travis’ personal vehicles! There will be food, drinks, games, and fun for all ages. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Eighty-Seven & Running Foundation. GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET: Includes entrance…

The Rally For the Wreaths Car Show at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City on August 23, 2025, showcased an impressive range of vehicles, including American muscle cars, modern rides, trucks, and hot rods. The event also featured food vendors and entertainment, drawing an incredible crowd in support of Wreaths Across America. Larry and his team did a fantastic job organizing this event for a wonderful cause. Rally For the Wreaths Car Show Coverage Photos by Jeff and Jaden C., CarShowz.com About Wreaths Across America REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the…

Double T Cruise in March 2025 – Double T Detailing, based in Gambrills, MD., has established itself as a cornerstone in the community through consistent growth and expansion into the detailing product distribution sector. The business offers a comprehensive range of automotive cleaning and detailing products. Double T kicked off their 2025 cruise in nights at their shop located at 750 MD-3, Unit 16Gambrills, MD. bringing the community together and a variety of vehicles. A family-friendly environment with good vibes and a chill time. Check out some snaps from our last visit to Double T and also be sure to…

Lone Star Throwdown 2025 hosted in Conroe, TX. during the weekend of February 21-23, 2025, packed in the Montgomery County Fairgrounds despite the cold and wet weather. LST had a rough year weather-wise, with cold and wet conditions setting in over the weekend. However, that didn’t stop the diehards, as LST fans from all over the world showed up, and the quality of vehicles, builds, vendors, and people did not disappoint. LST introduced a new registration process for the 2025 season, selecting each vehicle that could participate in the throwdown event. The noticeable improvement in the quality of builds this…

The time has arrived for the SEMA Show 2024, and preparations are underway to depart for Las Vegas, NV. The SEMA Show is scheduled for November 5-8, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109. While the SEMA Show is exclusively for trade and not open to the general public, there are various events throughout the week that provide opportunities for non-trade/industry individuals to engage in the festivities surrounding SEMA. SEMA 2024 CarShowz.com TOP 10 In no particular order, the CarShowz.com TOP 10 builds of SEMA 2024. We will begin to roll-out our choices…

Gas Monkey in Sturgis – The Gas Monkey Bar and Grill has opened its doors for visitors. Richard and the Gas Monkeys continue to produce content on their YouTube channel, which has become a favorite since we switched from cable to streaming. An episode that caught our attention featured Richard and his team visiting Sturgis, acquiring a staple location ideal for the Sturgis bike rally and will serve the locals throughout the year. Gas Monkey in Sturgis Building Build-out What’s fascinating about this episode is the glimpse into the negotiation process for the property and the subsequent development of the…

A Ride for Hope Poker Run and Cruise In – I started the CarShowz brand over 15 years ago with the goal of helping small businesses and events in our local community. The old school method of designing and printing car show flyers and passing them out at cars and coffee, car shows, and cruise ins was a successful method to spread the word, but quickly becoming dated. Forums were getting over ran by keyboard warriors and admins on power trips who were quick to drop the ban hammer. The OGs of the car scene know exactly what I am…

CarShowz is set to co-host the 2025 Eastwood Calendar shoot in collaboration with the Eastwood Pasadena store in Pasadena, MD. Over the past few years, Eastwood Co. has run a calendar contest, allowing individuals to submit their vehicles for a chance to appear in the Eastwood calendar. The corporate team selects submissions and chooses their favorite vehicles to represent each month. The Eastwood Pasadena store will conduct its own calendar shoot to participate in the Eastwood calendar contest. Store Manager Craig Mimms has teamed up with CarShowz.com to photograph the event. Throughout the years, CarShowz has captured the event, attracting…

Is Paint Protection Film PPF & Ceramic Coating Worth it? – As an automotive enthusiast, I’m often asked whether paint protection film (PPF) and ceramic coating are worth the investment. For many, protecting our vehicles is a top priority, as they are not only prized possessions but also, quite frankly, vehicles are quite expensive nowadays. In our latest CarShowz Talk Podcast video, which is less than 15 minutes long, I present some fundamental facts to help you comprehend the benefits of paint protection film and the addition of ceramic coating to a vehicle. There are multiple factors to weigh when…

Attitude Check 12, a car, truck, and motorcycle show, takes place from August 12 to August 18 at Mr. B’s Park, located at 7243 Gatewood Rd., Woodford, VA. The event accommodates over 60 campers, show goers, vendors, with ample space for a week full of activities. Attitude Check 12 Interview with Joey Dilworth Jeff C. from CarShowz sat down with Joey Dilworth, the Founder and Host of Attitude Check 12, to delve into the details of the event. To watch the video, click the “play” button in the featured image above. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel, and don’t…

’53 GMC 3100 with Johnny Consoli – On the latest CarShowz Talk Podcast, host Jeff Cantagallo features Johnny Consoli and his ’53 GMC 3100, which garnered the CarShowz.com One Day Slam 2024 Choice Award in Bristol, PA. Jeff seizes the chance to delve into the inspiration behind Johnny’s 1953 build. Johnny discusses his journey from past projects to his current build and reveals the origins of the GMC 3100. ’53 GMC 3100 with Johnny Consoli Hailing from Long Island, New York, Johnny, alongside his family, embarked on a mission to resurrect a local dragstrip, engaging in community efforts, town hall…

The Scene The builds with Mike Boone – Our first CarShowz Talk Podcast kicked off a couple of weeks ago with Mike Boone and published last week via YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart and Amazon Music. We are excited for this next journey, and we are honored for the opportunity to serve the automotive community. Check out our our feature with Booney, by hitting the “play” button in the cover photo above. Be sure to like and subscribe, every bit of your support and time is very much appreciated. Choppin’ it up! The Scene The builds with Mike Boone Booney…

The Eastwood Pasadena Summer Classic Car Show 2024 kicked off on July 20, 2024, at the Eastwood Pasadena store location. The show brought in just over 60+ vehicle registrations and ran from 8AM to 2PM. Top 8 awards were presented to the winners and the show brought in a good amount of foot traffic. CarShowz was set-up, we sold some t-shirts and overall had a great day. To check out our coverage, visit our YouTube and check out our photo coverage via our Facebook page… Eastwood Pasadena Summer Classic Car Show 2024 Photos Eastwood Pasadena Summer Classic Car Show 2024…

Classic Truck Throwdown 2024 is just around the corner and the CarShowz crew is gearing up for another awesome event. Hosted at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Conroe, Texas on June 29-30, 2024, the classic truck registration is for 1999 and older trucks. Featured photo: Sketchys Speed Shop – We Blow *@it Up Food vendors, product vendors, manufacturers, truck builders and more will be piling into the fairgrounds beginning Friday to bring you an awesome event. This show is a different pace from most shows, a great atmosphere, venue and the people are honestly what makes the event. We always…

The Maryland Mayhem Car & Truck Show 2024 is kicking off on May 25th, 2024, from 9AM to 4PM at the Carroll County AG Center in Maryland. The CarShowz Crew will be there set-up for the day to hang out, enjoy the food, vendors and for sure the bad a$$ rides on site. Be sure to check back here as we are planning to cover the event and capture some of our favorite rides! Be sure to stop by our tent and say “hi” and pick up some CarShowz merch. See you soon! Maryland Mayhem Car & Truck Show 2024…

Exploring Car Hacking Tools: Unveiling the Secrets of Automotive Security: In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, car hacking has become a topic of interest for both researchers and cybercriminals. These tools empower enthusiasts and security experts to explore vulnerabilities in modern vehicles. Let’s delve into some essential car hacking tools: CAN Bus Tools The Controller Area Network (CAN) bus is the nervous system of a vehicle, connecting various electronic control units (ECUs). Tools like can-utils provide a suite of utilities for interacting with the CAN bus. From monitoring messages to injecting custom packets, these tools allow researchers to analyze and…

GoldRush Rally Grand Prix is kicking off in a few days, a Boston to Boca Raton rally starting on Friday, May 17th and ending Friday and Saturday, May 24th & 25th. goldRush Rally GRAND PRIX is more than a rally; it’s a curated adventure across the East Coast’s most iconic landscape. Our carefully crafted route promises an unparalleled blend of roaring engines, scenic beauty, luxury accommodations, electrifying racing experiences, culinary treasures, and unexpected adventures around every corner. Whether you’re a goldRush Rally veteran or a newcomer, our core promise remains crafting moments and memories that last a lifetime. We invite…

The Gumball 3000 X Piston Hill Climb – I have recently gone down the rabbit hole of watching YouTube videos; just stating the obvious, television is not what it used to be. With that being said, my attention span is limited. Most “YouTubers” are annoying, have annoying voices, antics and their videos are horrible. Yet, here I am, typing a blog style post, that is starting to become even more extinct as time moves on. However, as long as we continue to get the web traffic, I will continue to publish these articles and it’s quite the therapy for me!…

Top Gear US TV Show may be making a return? Rutledge Wood recently posted (April 11, 2024) on Instagram a with pretty damn good hint that the show may be making a return (???). We personally enjoyed the show, the comedy, the driving, the rides, it was an all-around fun show. Television is definitely lacking these days and we are looking forward to the crew getting back together! Top Gear US TV Show Check out Rutledge’s post via Instagram with regards to the Top Gear US TV Show returning: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rutledge Wood…

The CarShowz.com Choice Award presented at the Lone Star Throwdown 2024 event went to this bad a$$ 1969 Lincoln Continental beast! Owner Daniel Wojdyla, better known as @masters824 on Instagram brought the Conti out to LST last year and it was about 20% complete. The windows were blacked out, with two turbos and massive engine peeking out from the engine bay and being laid out, it looked sinister. Little did we know at the time that the Lincoln was not even close to being completed. I assumed Masters was out partying in Houston and just didn’t open the car up…

3rd Annual Flat Six Fest – The Concours Club is thrilled to host the third annual Flat Six Fest, celebrating the legendary history and culture of all things Porsche. Set for Saturday, January 13th, Flat Six Fest has quickly become one of the most exclusive Porsche-focused car shows in the country. This year’s event is designed to honor Porsche’s storied background in rally competition. Designed to bring together Porsche enthusiasts from across all eras, the 2024 Flat Six Fest will incorporate a specially prepared off-road course for those looking to put their own vehicles to the test against difficult terrain…

Gran Turismo “the movie” is now available on Netflix, bringing together automotive enthusiasts and generations across the auto community who are into both gaming and racing simulation. For those who are not familiar with the Gran Turismo name, it is a PlayStation exclusive gaming simulation series with years of innovation to include the most popular vehicles, racing parts and modifications and an attempt to bridge the gap between the auto enthusiasts / gaming community with the racing community. The creation of the GT Academy was a successful attempt to recruit the best of the best from the gaming community who…

Super Street Garage TV series debuted the Summer of 2023 and I am not going to lie, with the hustle and bustle of life these days, I completely missed the series premier this past Summer. However, after watching other MotorTrend iconic brands, such as Roadkill and Hot Rod Garage, I did see the commercials for Super Street Garage, but being an old man, I am usually in bed by the time it comes on, so I finally caught up with the series and hit the record on the DVR so that I do not miss future episodes. For the old…

The East Coast Indoor Nationals 2023 kicks off December 2-3, 2023, at the Maryland State Fairgrounds (Cow Palace), 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093. ECIN is an invitational event catered to hotrods, classics, motorcycles, trucks and more. Several vendors will be available to sell their goods as well as food and drinks. Cash awards and trophies are awarded to the car show registrants. East Coast Indoor Nationals is a family-friendly event and a blast for all. Tickets can be purchased online, by visiting the ECIN admission page, here. East Coast Indoor Nationals 2023 Photos CarShowz.com Top 10 picks from ECIN…in…

27th Annual Haltech World Cup Finals – Import vs. Domestic hosted at the Maryland International Raceway on November 1 – 5th bringing in 350 Heads-Up racers from over 10 different countries competing for over $200,000 in cash purse & awards in eleven different classes of competition. The classes are hosted by the top of the industry and are as follows: Mickey Thompson Tires – Outlaw vs Extreme, Atomizer Fuel Systems – Renegade vs Modified, Precision Turbo & Engine – X275 vs Hot Rod, McLeod Racing – Warriors vs Tres Cuarto, JPC Racing – Street Fighter, Faster Motorsports – Wild Street,…