From 2News KTNV, Reno, Nevada: Hot Augusts Nights Pre Kick-Off
Hot August Nights officially kicks off in a few days, but some diehard classic car lovers are starting the festivities a little early. Nearly 400 cars showed up for the pre-kick off event at Bonanza Casino Saturday. Some of them arrived as early as 6 a.m. trying to get a spot to show off their rides.
"These car lovers, it's like a fraternity talking to these folks," says Ryan Sheltra, whose on the Hot August Nights Board of Directors. "They work all year long to bring their cars out for one week."
Classic cars from all over the country are piling into Reno making that familiar sound, and making heads turn. This is Hot August Nights 25th Anniversary year, and officials expect nearly 6,000 cars to cruise into town Tuesday through Sunday. Car lovers say it's an event that they look forward to all year.
"It's just fun," says Nancy Buck, who made the trip from California. "We have a whole group of us that come. We stay for the whole week. It's our vacation."
Officials say we can expect some new events this year, and some old ones brought back like drag racing. Not only is it great for spectators, this event is great for the local economy as well. Officials say these car shows in Reno and Lake Tahoe bring $70 million into the local economy.
"It's eight days power-packed," says Chris Kilian, Hot August Nights President Board of Directors. "We've got three days up at Tahoe this year and then everything comes back down here on Tuesday."
Skip Newell made the trip to Reno from Tennessee. He's been coming to Hot August Nights on and off for the last 20 years. He says his favorite part is just spending time with other car lovers.
"Hot August Nights is probably the best for general association and good times with the people," he says.
Newell says these car shows give him an excuse to still act like a kid sometimes.
"We look at this as a form of kinetic art, mobile art if you will," he says. "Let's face it, we just refuse to grow up."
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