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Old 11-04-2019, 03:28 PM
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Default All Pontiac & GMC Truck Day 2019 UPDATE

Here's the latest on this Tucson event...

PRE-REGISTRATION: Our numbers are actually pretty darn impressive. Thank you to everyone who has pre-registered! If you haven't yet registered, you may do so on Sunday morning AFTER 10am when you arrive at the Viscount (soon to be the RAMADA by Wyndham) Hotel.

T-SHIRT sales (pre-orders) are NOW CLOSED. If you didn't already order one of our limited-edition shirts, you're out of luck. Sorry! All pre-orders will be available to pick up at the event.

PHOENIX CARAVAN: For those coming from the Phoenix area, don't forget about our big caravan planned for Sunday morning. Meet in the CASINO PARKING LOT at Wild Horse Pass at 8:30am. (Helpful Hint: If you can make it all the way to Tucson on your existing tank of gas, perhaps fill-up your tank in Tucson, as gas prices here are generally 5-10 cents per gallon cheaper. Do a search on www.gasbuddy.com for the best deals in your Zip Code or town.)

Details for that caravan and much more are found on our event's website: www.TucsonMotorama.com

ROAD CONDITIONS: Everything looks to be clear and open on the major highways leading into Tucson. For the latest in any road and construction updates, visit: https://www.az511.com/

OUR CHARITY: Please don't forget to bring along a couple of items for our FOOD DRIVE to benefit the Community Food Bank. (Helpful Hint: Go to your local Dollar Store and purchase a bag's worth of things like canned veggies, pasta, breakfast cereal, etc.) These donations are not required to participate, but are truly appreciated!

SPECIAL FEATURED VEHICLES:
Watch for these special crowd-pleasers at All Pontiac & GMC Truck Day 2019 (subject to availability).

•Bill Speer's wild, street-legal Pontiac-powered Pro Street 1971 Firebird has 700 horsepower!
•Landon Rush's Chopped 1952 Chieftain is called "The War Chief."
•Dan Grab's nostalgic highway hauler is a cool 1940 GMC COE Semi with an ultra rare sleeper cab!
•Fresh from an appearance on Jay Leno's Garage is the 1967 GTO "Flame Car" from Vin Diesel's "xXx" spy/action movies! Watch the full 40-minute episode now on YouTube by going to http://www.xxxgto.com and clicking on the "Jay Leno's Garage" television icon.

"Yeah, but... is MY Pontiac good enough to show?"
Yes, we truly don't mind if your Pontiac or GMC has dents, primered paint, torn or missing upholstery, etc... We want to see it here! Come join us, as this display is meant for everyone who is proud to be associated with the Pontiac -Oakland-GMC Truck hobby.

SPECIAL GUESTS:
Meet these VIPs at All Pontiac & GMC Truck Day 2019 (subject to availability).

Josh Herrell's popular YouTube channel covers much more than new-gen GTOs and Australian-built Pontiacs.
•POCI's Tech Advisor Charles Bolten is an expert on Pontiac's classic Straight-8 Flathead motors and much more. Bring your questions!
•Retired Pontiac/GM Automotive Designer Jim Ewen is expected to join us. If you see him strolling through our display, be sure to say hello and to ask him to autograph your recent copy of POCI's Smoke Signals magazine which features his story on the cover!

THREE SPECIAL AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS at 2:00pm:
There is NO CLASS JUDGING at this event, but we do single-out three noteworthy vehicles for special awards at 2:00pm:
1) The Bill Armstrong Memorial Award- Recognizes a modified or customized vehicle (any year) which is built to suit the tastes of its owner's personal taste and unique vision.
2) The Ross Whitehead Memorial Award-Recognizes a pre-1964 vehicle which epitomizes enthusiasm for the Pontiac-Oakland-GMC Truck hobby.
3) The coveted "Golden Jackstand" Award- Recognizes one vehicle (any year) with "promise and potential." It is intended to reinforce that our club respects Pontiacs/Oaklands/GMCs in ANY CONDITION regardless of its owner's ability to afford a costly restoration.

H.S. STUDENT VOLUNTEERS:
Assisting us with onsite traffic direction will be students from Sahuaro High School's Auto Club. Please let them know you appreciate their presence... They are the future of our hobby!

50/50 CASH GIVEAWAY & FLAT SCREEN TV RAFFLE at 2:00pm Purchase your raffle tickets onsite for either of our two raffles. $1 apiece or 7 tickets for $5.

SEE YOU THERE! Bring your friends and family. The Arizona Chapter of the Pontiac-Oakland Club International looks forward to seeing you in Tucson this coming SUNDAY!
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gaca2go!
(formerly owner of...) '78 Pontiac Grand Am CA #2 (the second of two concept cars built by Pontiac Engineering, as featured in HOT ROD magazine 1978 & '79.)

Currently:
1970 GTO HT... 400/400
1971 GTO Conv... 400/M-22
and
1967 GTO roofless... 400/400 = "xXx GTO Flame Car"
1967 LeMans roofless (GTO Clone)... SBC & THM350 = "xXx Stunt Car #2"
(Both screen-used in Vin Diesel's 'xXx'.)

See the xXx GTO Flame Car on Jay Leno's Garage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm7haa-UIFA