I was asked how the car show was this past weekend, and did we go?
The short answer is, wonderful, and yes, we went…
This show is one of the best collections of toy cars you’ll ever get to see here in Boise, and the show itself is so well produced, it’s just a great day for everyone. Hundreds of cars, always fantastic weather, outside on the grass with plenty of room to see them all. Everything from Model T’s to brand new Vettes and Vipers, many of the area car clubs made the day, including a Ranchero club that assembled the largest group of Ranceros I’ve ever seen in one place. Chevy’s, Fords, hi-boys, lead sleds, rat rods, trailer queens, pure classic stockers to full blown customs… the mind goes numb after a time. For some reason, I took plenty of shots of this lovely toy.
The “Holeshot Nationals” were a ton of fun , as usual. What’s not to love in this matchup? There were a couple of Model T’s that went head to head, and one of the Mustang clubs ran a bunch. There was a nasty fast early Vette… I really enjoy these off the line matches.
After a day of showing off on the grass at the fairgrounds, many of the participants sneak out for a little dinner, then head downtown for the Capitol Cruise. I’ll say it again… Boise has some kinda class, closing off downtown and turning the streets over to the cars for a three hour controlled cruise. People come from all over, and start staking out their spots on the sidewalks and corners as much as two hours before the cars actually arrive.
At 7pm the line starts moving, until the hundreds of cars are stretched out through downtown, up to the Capitol building, then back through town to turn around and go again. And, because the temperature was still in the 90’s, you get a different stream of cars as the evening goes on, as some will drop out and cool off for a spell, and others get back in line. It’s a real treat to see these cars moving, and even folks who aren’t particularly car fanatics will sit and watch this parade for hours.
All in all, a great day, followed by an entertaining evening, and a beautiful sunset on the drive home… who could ask for more?
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