Cars, cars everywhere

Memorial Day weekend is the beginning of summertime and summertime means car shows and races!

So, for this weekend, there are lots of events for your horsepower fix. 

On the street…

May 25

COVERED BRIDGE CAR CLUB – Milton, W.Va.: The cruise-ins are set for 5 p.m. until dusk the last Friday of the month at Perry Morris Square in Milton. For more information, call Andrew at 304-743-5321 or 304-654-0745 or email coveredbridgecarclub@msn.com.

May 25-28

CRUZIN' ON THE PLAZA – Pullman Plaza Hotel, Huntington, W.Va.: The event is set for Friday-Monday, May 25-28, at Pullman Plaza Hotel, 1001 3rd Ave. Registration, which is $25, begins Friday, May 25, along with a meet and greet at the Visitor's Center and a movie night. Saturday, May 26, offers another registration day and the car show, children's events at Harris Riverfront Park, a car bash, crank it up contest and a concert. Sunday, May 27, features the car show, live music, a road tour and awards ceremony.

It is sponsored by the city of Huntington, the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District, the Cabell-Huntington Visitors and Convention Bureau, Big Sandy Superstore Arena, Pullman Square and the Pullman Plaza Hotel.

A portion of proceeds will be donated to Children's Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital. For more information, email questions@pullman.com, call Natalie at 304-691-5408 or go to www.cruzinontheplaza.com.

And on the track…

May 25

Southern Ohio Speedway, Wheelersburg, Ohio “Memorial Day Championships”, $2,000 to win Late Models plus Jordan Heating & Cooling UMP Modifieds, GCP Engines Sport Mods, and Street Stocks

May 26

Tyler County Speedway, Middlebourne, W.Va. – Bullring Bonanza 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $550,000 cash and prizes; World of Outlaw Late Model Jackpot 100 $25,000 to win, $2,000 to start, green flag at 7 p.m.  www.tylercountyspeedwayonline.com.

Columbus Motor Speedway, Columbus, Ohio – JEGS/CRA All Star Tour 50 lap NASCAR Late Model Feature.

Ohio Valley Speedway, Washington, W.Va. - "OVSCA 410 Winged Sprints" and Racing all Classes: AMRA Late Model - AMRA Modified - Pure Stock - 4 Cylinder FWD - Mini-Wedges http://www.ohiovalleyspeedway.com

May 27

Eldora Speedway, Rossburg, Ohio - Johnny Appleseed Classic presented by Miller Lite Sunoco American Late Models / NRA Sprint Invaders / Mods / Stocks 

So, let's get out there, enjoy the sunshine, fire up the grills, down some beverages and watch some fireworks PLUS see some cool classics and hot rods!

Make every day count, life is short!