Event Coverage Thanks to everyone that attended VLV 2013

We wanted to thank everyone who attended VLV #16. Pre Registration numbers were up by 200 this year. Walk in attendance was also up . Lastly, despite what a couple think, the quality was WAAAAY up this year!

A special thanks to:

LONELY KNIGHTS CAR CLUB from Colorado. Couldn't of done this without you and your lovely ladies.

Fat Daddie's Ice Cream
Roger Odell
John Denich
Dave York
Robert Stamper
Solo Speed Shop
Don Waldron
The rest of the Customs, Dragster, & Gassers displays.

All of those that drove hundreds (or thousands) of miles to get to VLV.

All the car clubs that attend and support the event every year.


Don't have the list of names in front of me but winners are:

Furthest Driven:
1949 Indian Chief Motorcycle - British Columbia Canada - 3,101 miles !

Best Hot Rod - Washington Blue Model A couple on Deuce rails - Flatty powered from Gunnison Colorado.

Best Custom - Gold Chevy from the Chop-it Family (New York / Orange County, Ca)

Best of Show - Green chopped & channeled 34 Three window - Caddy powered from San Diego, Ca.

See you next year.

 

BEST of SHOW

 

Best Custom

 

Damn, Im sorry I missed it this year..

 

Thanks Axle for a great show. Had a lot of fun. See you next year!

 

Axle,

This was the first car show I have ever been in, and it was fun! Thanks for your help friday morning for a car show noob!

We all really appreciate your hard work on putting on a badass show!

 

Thank you Axle! The New Mexico Taildraggers made the 12 hour drive, and it was well worth it! this isn't our first time going to VIVA, but it definitly wont be the last! we had a blast!

thanks for everything!

Barnabie

T.F.F.T

 

I haven't heard from anybody how Dick Dale and Little Richard was? Any opinions?

 

Great show. Better every year !

 

Axle,
Great show, great cars. Bus transportation to the Palms Resort would be nice next year.

Cheers,

 

Hey Bob,
I guess i'll chime in with my 2 cents.

I haven't seen Dick Dale perform in exactly 20 years but can tell you that he kicked major butt from the second he got on stage til he finished! His band is equally gifted and you literally didn't know if it was 1963 or 2013 - it was just that good. The crowd was packed and wanted more but even with a encore Dick Dale was done. His merch booth had a line 4 wide and at least 50 deep for a full 2 1/2 hours afterwards.

Little Richard was scheduled to perform for 45 minutes but decided to give it his all , and performed for 1 1/2 hours! At 81 years of age he gave it his all. Was the sound similar to 1957? no, it was different and in my opinion very good. His back up band consists of 2 drummers, horns, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass, and more. When Little Richard got on stage things got off to a slower start but as time went he and the band got more and more in to. The crowd was never so packed in the history of the car show.

A final unbelievable experience that i'd like to share,
It is virtually impossible to get LITTLE RICHARD to autograph anything . Well, He met up with my persistence ! On the day before the performance I met Little Richards stage & sound manager . After explaining who I was and that in the 1980's I lived around the corner from Little Richards mother he was intrigued . I went on to explain that we lived in a H.O.A. , and that all the houses were tan with brown trim, except one. It was painted pink and it was Little Richards mothers home. On Saturday approx. 1 hour before the performance I was asked to come in to the VIP waiting lounge. I was escorted by a large entourage .Also, on both sides of the hallway were his own security dressed in three piece suits , sun glasses, and were no nonsense. The door opened up and in the back of the room sat Little Richard who motioned me to him with his hand out. He said "I understand you have information about my mother, my entire life". He shook my hand and didn't let go for almost 5 minutes. After telling him about my family living near his mother I then
asked if he would make an exception to his policy and sign my 1957 picture sleeve 45 on Specialty label. He did without any reluctance and I still can't believe it.

"To Alex , God cares Little Richard"

 

Lonely Knights "Kingpin" award

 

Great Picks For Awards

 

Some shots from the show.

 

HOLY SHIT! I know how much you love music....That's the Holy Grail right there. Wish I could have gone this year. I've missed seeing Dick Dale three times. Won't miss him next time I get a chance. That pic from the stage looks like ants. What a turnout.

 

That is awesome, something you will have and remember forever!!

 

Wow, Great pics!

 

I agree, the Lonely Knights are an awesome bunch of guys and gals to hang out with. I really hate that I missed VLV this year, but I am planning on making the trek next year.

 

Bad Bob,
You would of had fun. Maybe next year. I'll save ya a good spot. Buick59, You're a FANTASTIC photographer , and i've told you that a million times

 

BTW, that beautiful Blue Model A coupe in Buick59's photo is the car that won Best Hot Rod.

 

Alex, thanks for sharing the story, way cool!

 

great pics! i thought it was a great show too. untill next year!

 

I had such a blast, the people, the music and especially the cars! One of my Favorite events of the year.


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Superb organization this year.

 

Alex, it was another GREAT show. The mrs and I had a great time. I've already booked our room for next years. See ya then!

BigMike

 

Thanks Axle, we (Lonely Knights) had a great time. Car show was great, vendors were great and the music was incredible. I'm a huge surf music fan and Dick Dale was just awesome. He is still the king. Little Richard was just as good and at 81 years old, give him credit. Played for an hour and a half. And what a story about him signing your record. See ya next year!

 

Thanks for offering such a great event. The crowd was great, car show entries were spot on. Didn't feel like I was being gouged ($$$) all weekend. I'll be back next year and hopefully bring a car to add to such a well executed event. Aces!

 

Had a blast. It was the biggest viva I have ever seen. It was well organized and never saw trouble once. Axel I don't know how you do it brother with this event and the suede palace but your a true dedicated car guy and I Thankyou for your time and your service to this lifestyle

 

Dick Dale was KILLER. Did not stick around to see Richard cuz my good friends the Devils Daughters were playing inside at the ballroom. I still say VIVA is the best weekend of the year. You bet your a** I will be there next year......