By A.J. Gaither
The Friday night before had been a hard one, such a hard one,
in fact, that it took me a full hour of lying in bed denying my hang-
over to come to my senses and realize what today was, Greaserama!
For those of you uninformed, Greaserama is only the hipist, rockin-
ist, rippinist, and all around best hot rod culture show in the Mid-
west. That was enough to give me the motivation I needed, so after
the usual routine I was in the truck and making my way down to the
Boulevard Drive In, fantasizing about what kind of shocking new
cars, bikes, art and entertainment I would be seeing this year at my
favorite car show.
This year’s show, just as I expected, was just a little bigger than
last year, and seemed to fill the entire Drive In lot. Entrees this year
made it into the 700’s. It’s a good thing this is a two day show, and
some entrees only come one day or the other! This also means
there was new stuff to see both days. In a addition to the staple of
hardcore ultra low-buck rats creeping through the rows of specta-
tors, I saw some new takes on 60’s show customs, sleds, old school
dragsters, and a hand full of old survivors. The culture events defi-
nitely evolve each year, bringing in new cars, talent, and enthusi-
asts. Speaking of the spectators, not many car shows have attendees
as colorful and wild looking as the cars they bring, not many gold
chains here, but plenty of tattoos, piercing, and rebellious attitudes.
Throughout the day I walked through row after row of unique
home built creations, checking out some of the different ways these
guys found to make their cars come together, or make them stand
out, and have that vibe one has come to expect from the under-
ground end of the hot rod world. The art show trailer was open all
weekend with original art from all over the country and the valve
cover racetrack was a crowd pleaser (hosted by Boneheads c.c. and
Slammers model club). I also spent some time walking the ven-
dors on the back of the lot, particularly the food vendors and pin
stripping artists, seeing as how they seemed to interest me the most.
I am always impressed by a good pin stripper, especially after pick-
ing up a brush and trying it a few times, those guys (and gals . . . sorry
Whisky) have some real talent, and some steady hands!
This year’s musical acts preformed on stage in a tent that pro-
vided some much needed shade. Acts ranged from punk to rocka-
billy and included names like The Nevermores, The Afterparty, Mad
Macka (from Australia) and Bloodfeast (Misfits tribute) on Saturday.
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