Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Richard Parks Event Updates 24

The Annual Literature Fair 2010 will be held at the Automobile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, California.  The facility is located in the industrial complex on the southern edge of LAX.  The precise location is three blocks south of Imperial Highway and one block east of Sepulveda Boulevard.  The location is convenient to the I-105 Freeway that intersects with I-605, I-5, I-710, SR-110 and I-405.  This year the Fair will be held on Sunday, June 27, 2010.  Vendors will set up their booths from 7 to 9 AM.  The Fair opens at 9 AM and ends at 3 PM.  This year the operating managers for the Fair will be The Automobile Driving Museum.  The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH) have decided not to manage the Fair this year. 

The event will take place as planned and all previous sales booth sizes and rental costs will remain the same as before. The major sales area will be outside the building but there will also be a smaller indoor area, which should be more comfortable for those who are affected by outdoor exposure. Food and drink service will be available from an on-site BBQ and a collection of over fifty beautifully restored cars will be available for viewing with a donation of $5 per adult.  The full docent staff will be in attendance to answer questions and the restoration shop will be open, and staffed, for visitors.  There is no admission charge for Fair attendance and shopping.  Space Reservation forms are available on request by contacting jodeeh@theadm.org.  Bob Falcon

Don Weaver's Legends of Ascot Reunion will be held on October 23, 2010 at Perris Auto Speedway on the county fairgrounds below the dam.  Tickets are $55 if ordered before September 1 and $65 if purchased after that date.  The admission also covers the USAC/CRA Sprint car races at the oval track following the reunion.  There will be a static display of some of your most beloved cars, bench racing, raffle, auction, program to pay tribute to the reunion's honorees and delicious luncheon and snacks.  This year's honorees include; Vel Miletich, Paul Jones, Evelyn Pratt, and Tony Simon.  The 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Cary Agajanian; with special recognition for J.C. Agajanian Jr and Chris Agajanian.  Prepaid admissions will receive a special gift bag.  The Legends of Ascot Reunion is one of the largest such events honoring oval track racers on the West Coast.  It tends to sell out the maximum number of tickets early and there will be no tickets sold at the door.  Send your check to: Gator Supply, P.O. Box 5331, Torrance, California 90510.  Be sure to print your name clearly, because Don has to preprint your name on the pit passes.  The pit passes will not be mailed to you, but will be held at registration desk at the event.  For more information email Don at legendsofascot@aol.com or go to http://www.legendsofascot.com/