SEMA Show 2022 Top 15 Car Builds – If you have been following my SEMA Show 2022 coverage, you know that I have been doing several top 10 lists. When it came to the top car builds of the SEMA Show, there were just too many nice builds to limit the list to just 10. So, you get some bonus coverage as I give you the top 15 car builds from the SEMA Show 2022. 15. First up, Ringbrothers took a 1969 Mach I Mustang and managed to make it even more badass. Their “PATRIARC” is powered by a massive…
Author: Photographer (Rob W.)
Photographer (Rob W.)
Rob joined the CarShowz team a couple of years ago shooting events primarily in the DMV and occasionally ventures out to nationwide events. Rob is an automotive enthusiast who can be found attending events in both his modern and classic Ford Mustangs.
The SEMA Show Experience – After attending the 2022 SEMA Show, I wanted to take a few minutes to reflect on what the show experience is really like. Prior to leaving, the best advice I got was “bring good shoes”. The massive show fills every convention hall that the Las Vegas Convention Center has to offer. That is over 2.5 million square feet of indoor space filled with car related products, vendors, and show cars. For comparison, the average Sam’s Club is about 134,000 sq ft according to WalMart.com. To cover the equivalent area of the entire show you would…
SEMA 2022 Top 10 EV Builds – Electric Vehicles (EVs) are rapidly gaining popularity, with most of the major car manufacturers planning to go all or mostly electric within the next 10 years or so. This growing market was highlighted at the SEMA Electrified area at the SEMA Show 2022. Additionally, walking around the show there were several vendors selling EV motors, batteries, and conversion kits. Several of the major car manufacturers, including DeLorean, Dodge, and Lexus, brought their latest concept vehicles. Let’s take a look at my 10 favorite EV builds from the SEMA Show 2022. 10. This has…
SEMA 2022 Top 10 Trucks – Today we are taking a look at the top truck builds of SEMA Show 2022. Every truck on this list would easily win best in show at your local car show. Choosing between them was not easy. But since this is a top 10, I had to make some difficult choices and pick a winner. So without further ado, let’s jump in. 10. A 1932 pickup rat rod is my number 10 pick. Unlike most rat rods I see, it was actually clean and very well put together. The interior, air ride, and custom…
Words by Jeff C., CarShowz.com | Coverage by Rob W., CarShowz.com SEMA Show 2022 Recap & Coverage – We do not want to start off this article by mentioning the “C word”, however, stating the obvious it has had a major affect on the automotive aftermarket community over the past couple of years. With the dreaded supply chain issues, inflation and people working mostly from home, we knew going into the 2022 event the SEMA Show would be affected in one capacity or another. There were a ton of rumors leading up to the event with major manufacturers pulling out…
SEMA 2022 Extreme Vehicles Top 10 – During the Special Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas this year, I scouted out what I thought were the best “extreme” vehicle builds. So lowered cars and lifted trucks don’t count. I am talking vehicles that were designed for extreme sports. To qualify the vehicle has to have less four wheels, more than four wheels, or be originally intended for taking on sand dunes. 10. This four-seater Can-Am XRS is a clean build. It didn’t seem too extreme until the vendor, Universal Air, asked if I wanted to see to the…
Exotics Racing Experience Las Vegas – What do you do while waiting for the Special Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (SEMA) Show 2022 to officially kick off? How about plan a trip to Speed Vegas to drive a supercar? That was my idea anyway, so I headed over for the Exotics Racing Experience at Speed Vegas to see what it was all about. Since I had never driven a supercar nor driven full throttle on a racetrack, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Fortunately, no experience is needed. The folks at Speed Vegas walked me through the process. Upon arrival, I did…
Baltimore Cancer Support Group 9th Annual Car Show – The Baltimore Cancer Support Group (BCSG) held its 9th annual car show in the Joppatowne Plaza on Sunday October 23, 2022. Fortunately for all, the rain held off until after the show, allowing the attendees to enjoy a comfortable October afternoon. This year’s event, attracted about 170 cars, truck, and bikes ranging from ratrod to hotrod, stock to custom, and classic to fresh off the showroom floor. One of my favorite builds at the show was a van. You read that correctly, a van. A 1964 Ford “Falcon” Econoline to be…
2022 Rev Up for Rotary Auto Show – Have you ever attended a car show in an amusement park? I can joyfully say that I have after attending the Rev Up for Rotary Auto Show. The show was held on Saturday September 17, 2022 at the Adventure Park USA in Monrovia, MD. That’s right, a car show in an amusement park. I had the pleasure of checking out a few rides that I hadn’t seen before. First up was a gorgeous 1939 Diamond T truck. I approached this truck from the rear and was immediately impressed by the handmade wooden…
Knights of Columbus 8th Annual Car Show – The Knights of Columbus in Severna Park hosted their 8th annual car, truck, and bike show on Sunday July 31, 2022. Over 80 cars, trucks, and bike turned out for the event, making this the largest show the organization has ever hosted. The club awarded trophies to the top 30 people’s choice and three best in show. Proceeds from the show will benefit the organization and the charities that they support. A couple cars in particular caught my eye. First was 1980 Corvette sporting a Greenwood Daytona body kit, manufactured by Eckler’s…
Shelby Concept Car 2022 – Shelby American unveiled their 427 Single Overhead Cam (SOHC) Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe “Cammer Concept” car at the 2022 Carlisle Ford Nationals show. The story of course is the engine. It is the Ford 427 cu in V8 engine with a SOHC, churning out a whopping 650hp. That is a lot of horsepower for a natural aspirated engine running dual-four-barrel carburetors. This engine, designed in the 60’s to compete with Chrysler’s 426 Hemi in NASCAR, if often referred to as Ford’s greatest engine. Carroll Shelby himself thought it was the perfect engine to be his…
Carlisle Ford Nationals 2022, the largest car show event EVER hosted by Carlisle Events, took place on June 3-5, 2022. It took almost 20 years, but Ford Nationals now holds the Carlisle event record for the most registered show vehicles with over 3400 Ford branded and Ford powered vehicles. The high attendance was fueled by a great lineup of activities and nothing but sunny skies all weekend. Ford was on-hand showing off their latest creations including the new “triple white” Mustang. Starting with an Oxford White Mustang, Ford added several white elements including all white badging, white wheels with brushed…
Street Survivors Memorial Weekend Car Show – On Sunday, May 29, 2022, the Street Survivors Club of Maryland hosted their Memorial Day Weekend car show. Over 200 cars turned out for the event. The club awarded over 30 trophies based on participant votes. All proceeds from the show are used to support Veteran organizations, the Severn MD Elks Lodge where the show was held, and many other charitable organizations. Street Survivors Memorial Weekend Car Show Photos CarShowz Coverage and More For more car show coverage, check out our coverage section, here.
Watersedge Rec Car Show 2022 – The semi-annual Watersedge Rec Car Show was held on Saturday April 30, 2022. The event attracted about 150 cars and trucks, from old to new. The softball and baseball fields, set right by the water, were transformed into the perfect setting to host a car show. Local business Smith’s Lawncare & Landscaping organized the show, bringing in dozens of local crafters showing off their latest wares. It was a great way to kick off the car show season with all proceeds benefiting the Watersedge Rec Council youth programs. Check out photo coverage below… Watersedge…
East Coast Indoor Nationals was held at Timonium Fairgrounds over the weekend of December 4-5, 2021. The annual custom car, truck, and bike show attracted hundreds of custom builders from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the surrounding areas. Over 100 awards and $8500 was awarded to the top builds at the event. In addition to checking the wonderful vehicles, spectators could shop at over 50 car-related vendors at the show. After being canceled in 2020 due to COVID restrictions, it was great to see the annual show return to its former glory to showcase some of the best builds on the…
Detail Solutions, also known as Ceramic Pro White Marsh, held its grand opening celebration for their new shop location on Saturday November 20, 2021. Despite the brisk weather, many car enthusiasts turned out to join in on the celebration. Surprisingly, three right hand drive cars made an appearance including a Toyota Supra, Honda Beat, and a Mitsubishi GTO. Inside the shop, Details Solutions and their partner company Rad Wraps had several examples of their work on display including a gorgeous Ferrari 348 and a pearl white Honda S2000. Maryland Delegate Nino Mangione was on hand to present an official citation…
Baltimore Cancer Support Group 8th Annual Car Show 2021 – On Sunday, October 4, 2021, the BCSG held its 8th annual car show. The show attracted over 180 cars, trucks, and bikes. What started as a brisk overcast morning quickly gave way to a sunny Autumn afternoon. The judges awarded 42 trophies in 14 categories plus a Best in Show. Proceeds from the show benefited the BCSG, whose mission is to provide support for those affected by cancer including patients, caregivers, and the bereaved. It was a great day for a great cause. Check out the photo coverage below… Baltimore…
Crouse Ford 11th Annual Car Show – On Sunday July 25, 2021, the SAAC Group of Maryland hosted its 11th annual all Ford car show at Crouse Ford in Taneytown, MD. The show attracted T-birds, Falcons, Broncos, F150s, and of course many classic and modern Mustangs. Since any Ford powered vehicle was eligible, there were also several Shelby AC Cobra replicas, two GT40 replicas, and even a Borgward Isabella drag car complete with matching child booster seat. Despite being mostly cloudy all day, the sun reminded the participants that it was still mid-summer pushing the temperature into the 90s. In…
The 4th Annual Wines, Vines, and Automobiles car show, hosted by the Chateau Bu-De Winery, was held on Sunday, June 27. With approximately 250 cars in attendance, there were plenty of great rides to see including Maclaren and Lamborghini supercars, rat rods, timeless 50’s & 60’s classics, muscle cars, low riders, and a few sky scraping 4x4s. Somethings pretty unique about the show, not only did it attract cars; but boats too since the winery sits directly by the water. It was a great day to have a glass of wine, enjoy the sunshine, and checkout some awesome rides. Wines…
Carlisle Ford Nationals 2021 – Ford Nationals returned to Carlisle, PA in grand style, setting a new show record with over 3240 registered show cars. The show, held June 4-6, 2021, celebrated the debut of the new Ford Bronco and Broncos of yesteryear. After a couple light rain sprinkles of rain on Friday, the weather gave way to a glorious weekend to check out Fords of all kinds. For the TV and movie fans, there were several cars on display including an original 1966 George Barris Batmobile, the 1964 George Barris Dragula car from the Munsters, two 1976 screen-used Starsky…
The semi-annual Watersedge Car Show, hosted by Smith’s Lawncare & Landscaping, was held on Saturday May 1, 2021. What started out as a brisk Spring morning quickly gave way to a beautiful sunny afternoon. Approximately 200 cars and trucks came out to support the local Watersedge Rec Council youth programs. Rob Walko, along with his 2018 Mustang and camera, got in on the action. Check out the coverage below…
Hunt Valley Horsepower: What an awesome weekend we had here in Maryland weather wise and a perfect day to visit one of the most iconic automotive gatherings here in the DMV. Hunt Valley Horsepower was in full-swing this weekend, bringing out some amazing vehicles as always. When do you have an opportunity to see a 1920 Ford next to a 2020 C8?! No awards. No trophies. No judges. Just bring your ride and put it on display for the love of horsepower at the ultimate cars and coffee event in Maryland. That is how things go at the Hunt Valley…
The Mustang Club of Maryland hosted its First Annual Cars & Stars All American Car & Truck Show on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the Delta Hunt Valley Marriot in Hunt Valley, MD. The show was open any American manufacturer and drew representation from the big three, Chrysler, Chevrolet, and Ford. As you might imagine, since the show was hosted by a Mustang club, Mustangs filled about half of the field. Proceeds from the car show benefit local charities including Toys for Tots. Photos – Cars & Stars All American Car & Truck Show For more car show coverage, visit…
C8 Corvette – The highly anticipated mid-engine eighth generation Corvette, C8 for short, made its Corvettes at Carlisle debut at the three-day event spanning August 23-25, 2019. This was first time many Corvette fans got to lay their eyes on Chevrolet’s latest creation. Personally, I am more of Mustang guy; but even I was excited to see the C8, and for good reason. In my personal opinion, this is the most aggressive yet elegant Corvette GM has ever produced. It has a super-car mystique to match its super-car sub three second 0-60mph time. Moving to a mid-engine configuration, GM had…
Corvettes at Carlisle 2019 – The largest and most fun-filled Corvette event in the world, the annual Corvettes at Carlisle event features more than 5,000 Corvettes representing all generations of America’s classic sports car. Guests come from around the world for this event – an event that was “name dropped” on the Jimmy Kimmel Live tv show in December of 2018. Corvette enthusiasm is contagious with participation in autocross, burnouts and the parade through historic downtown Carlisle. The excitement continues with an incredible shopping experience, including a huge automotive flea market with a wide variety of vendors, an all-Corvette car…
Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep…it all adds up to just one thing, MOPAR! There definitely was a huge selection of Chrysler’s the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13th for the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals 2019. Whether you are looking for parts, shopping for a new ride, scouting out memorabilia, or you just enjoy being surrounded by Mopar for the entire afternoon, they have it all. Since it is a Chrysler show, you could also see cars from their subsidiary brands of days gone by like Plymouth, AMX, Eagle, and Imperial to name a few. Dodge had a very strong presence…
Detail Garage in Glen Burnie, MD celebrated it’s one-year anniversary on Sunday June 23 by hosting it’s One Year Birthday Bash. Car enthusiasts from across the state gathered to share in the festivities. The atmosphere was fun and allowed car owners of all types to enjoy themselves. The cars in attendance were quite diverse including classic street rods, modern import tuners, lifted off road trucks, contemporary muscle cars, and a few all-out race cars. Detail Garage entertained their guests with raffles, a DJ, show specials, food, and drinks. They capped off the event with a bikini contest featuring several lovely…
American Muscle hosted its 11th Annual American Muscle Mustang Show on Saturday June 15, 2019 at the Maple Groove Raceway in Mohnton, PA. As a new Mustang owner, I was excited about a show centered around the original pony car, and I wasn’t disappointed. First and foremost, this show is actually a fundraiser with the proceeds to benefit the Make-A-Wish® foundation. The show attracted over 3000 Mustangs ranging from stock classics to heavily modified modern models, and everything in between. In addition to the impressive display of Mustang sheet metal on display, there was plenty to do at the show.…
Carlisle Ford Nationals 2019 kicked off on May 31 through June 2, 2019 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Rob Walko captured a few shots of the event, check them out below. Carlisle Ford Nationals is one of the largest all-Ford shows in the world featuring Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Euro Fords on 3200+ National Parts Depot show field. Ford Motor Company and Ford Performance were both on-site offering new car test drives, installations and special displays. Cars, parts, tools, memorabilia, collectibles and more were for sale in the world’s largest Ford Automotive Flea Market, as well as the latest and…