CruZin' Magazine Event Index
A visual index of the Northwest auto events CruZin' covered this issue, both online and in the print magazine. Check it Out!

From the Staff
By David Marin & the CruZin' Staff

There’s nothing more “American” than old iron. Doesn’t matter if you’re into hot rods, muscle cars, antiques or classics, and you can throw in NASCAR and NHRA, too. Reminisce a moment; how did you get hooked? Read on

Goodguys’ Pacific Northwest Nats … Experience It!
Photos by Bob Roseberry Brian Curtis & David Marin, Story by Bob Roseberry

Puyallup — No matter how early you get to Goodguys, the first thing you notice is cars and people. There’s people lined up to get in, cars lined up to get in, cars parked outside while the owners register, and, inside the fairgrounds cars are already parked, and people are walking around, visiting and checking out the cars. As the day progresses it gets better, in several ways… Read on

Vintiques NW Nats… Can It Get Any Better Than This?
Photos by Jerry England Story by David Marin

Yakima — Once upon a time, or so the story goes, the Vintiques of Yakima “qualified” a car as a street rod, only if it was manufactured prior to 1949. Alas, since old iron has become more and more scarce, in 2006 the club open things up… Read on

Wenatchee Valley Street Rods’ Awesome ‘Apple Run’
Photos & Story by Marlin Lannoye

Wenatchee, Wash. — On June 27 – 29, over 300 of the nicest antique, street rods, and muscle machines west of the Mississippi rolled into Wenatchee’s Confluence State Park to celebrate the 30th Annual Wenatchee Valley Street Rods Apple Run. Read on

Rods in Progress Abound Around Albany
By David Marin

The wonderful thing about publishing a magazine like CruZin’ is the folks you meet along the way. Being a gearhead since forever, going to rod runs and car shows has always been a personal choice for entertainment. You view the cars, you meet the folks, and, most everyone has a common bond… the love of old iron. The icing on the cake is that every once in awhile you meet an individual (or couple) that becomes more than an acquaintance, more than a face at a rod run, a true friend. Such is the case with Bob Symons. Read on

Tech Notes: 2009 — We are Rapidly Approaching a New Decade
By John Novak

What is the next direction our beloved automotive obsession will take us? It’s time to reflect on the past, and plan for the future. Read on

The Terrebonne Cruz-In… It’s Fun & It’s Free!
Photos & Story by Judy LaPora

Terrebonne, Oreg. – With a half dozen local businesses that “step up” and sponsor the Terrebonne Cruz-In, participants and spectators were treated to a great “fun freebie”, August 23, 2008. The event organizers went the extra mile, loading the day with non-stop entertainment in the form of live bands, a dunk tank, hot dog feed, barbecue, a poker walk as well as an awards ceremony where 33 awards were presented. Read on