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January 1st 2010 The 7th Annual “Tour d’Orange”. Now an Southern California tradition for many and arguably the first car event of the New Year. Video of this event can be found on the “NEWS” page.

January 18-24 2010 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale AZ. Event web site HERE Great live coverage on SPEED TV, always a great show, Bench-Racing will be there to bring you the inside scoop

January 23rd 2010 Gooding & Company Auction in Scottsdale. In it’s third year, Gooding & Company sold $32.4 million dollars worth of cars last year with only 100 cars. See what is on tap for this years auction, click HERE

January 20-24 2010 Russo Steele Celebrates “A Decade of Distinction”. Check out some of the featured cars being offered, click HERE

January 21-22 RM Auction “Automobiles of Arizona” at the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix AZ. Event web site HERE

January 29-31 2010 “Grand National Roadster Show” at the Fairplex in Pomona. Besides awarding Americas Most Beautiful Roadster trophy, you have to check out the “Rat Rod” building for the outrageous cars and music. Event information can be found HERE If you cannot make it don’t worry, we will have lots of photos online.

January 30th 2010 2nd Annual “Jeffs Fun Run”. Open to all makes & models. Event details HERE

March 7th 2010 All PORSCHE Swap Meet & Show in Anaheim. This is the best PORSCHE show of the year and enthusiasts literally fly in from around the world. Please stop by and visit us “Woody’s Custom Shop” at booth #103 inside the tent. Show details can be found HERE

June 25-27th Barrett-Jackson Auction Comes to Orange County, CA. Event information click HERE. After a 12 year hiatus, a major collector car auction house returns to the OC. Barrett-Jackson brings their top rated car auction and lifestyle event to the premier collector car market in the United States. DON’T MISS IT.

Every Friday Night, Crusin Grand, Escondido, CA. Plan on doing this cruise at least once this summer. Check calendar and information HERE

Every Saturday: Corner of Adams and Magnolia, the legendary and original “Doughnut Derelict’s” Sunrise ’til 8/9 AM. Hot Rod’s and American Muscle.

Every Saturday: Cars and Coffee- Saturday’s 7AM-9AM Ford Premier Automotive Group and Mazda Campus. 7905 Gateway Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618. Barranca Parkway and Alton Parkway in the Irvine Spectrum. As you face the building, display parking is to the left visitor parking is in the structure to the right. Please see other CC updates below. Event information HERE. A new web site proposes an alternative, visit ROGUE.

Every Saturday 8:00 - 10:00 AM, Autobooks/Aerobooks Coffee Cruise. 3524 West Magnolia Avenue in the City of Burbank, CA. For additional information call (818) 845-0707, or
visit: www.autobooks-aerobooks.com

Every Saturday: The Starbucks Coffee in the Monarch Beach Shopping Center, Just south of PCH and Crown Valley, welcomes all car enthusiasts and is happy to have your business. 7AM-9AM, no need to arrive early for a spot, no barricades, no security guard issues.

First Saturday of each month Classic Car Show 1 Saddleback Parkway, Lake Forest. Free Coffee and Donuts!! 949-232-4520

Every Sunday: “Million Dollar” Autobytel Breakfast Cruise, 6:30-11 AM, 18872 Macarther Blvd, across from the airport.  $4.50 Breakfast and $1 Coffee. So do two Carrera GT’s show up and that’s the show? www.autobytel.com/breakfastcruise

Every Sunday:  Sunday Morning Huntington Beach Ralphs/Starbucks parking lot at Bolsa Chica and Warner. 8 AM 80+ cars, mostly American but all are welcome. Raffle and 50/50 drawing.

Every Sunday: Village Coffee Roaster in Woodland Hills 9 AM, a start up event catering to the “All European” crowd. www.villagecoffeeroaster.com   23351 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills, 818-591-2366 dustin@villagecoffeeroaster.com

First Wednesday of the month April-December. NHRA Museum Twilight Cruise Night. Information HERE

Last Wednesday of the Month: John Force Race Station “Cruise Nights”. Open to all pre-1973 vehicles, plus sports cars, show vehicles and exotics of any model year. 22722 Old Canal Road 5-8 PM. Cruise Schedule HERE