Update For March, 2024: Now that we are moving into March the weather is really coming around. This is some of the best weather that we here in Florida will see all year long. The temperatures are hopefully going to be very pleasant, and of course the humidity has yet to go way up like it will do the more we approach summer. As classic car and truck enthusiasts obviously this means it is a great season to attend car shows and cruise-ins.
Coming up on March 22nd-24th is the 34th Annual Spring Daytona Turkey Run. Held inside the legendary Daytona International Speedway, this is our second biggest classic car show in the state. While about half the size of the biggest show in the state (the Fall Daytona Turkey Run held over Thanksgiving weekend, also inside the Speedway) that makes the Spring show still huge. There will be several thousand show cars, a big car corral area, and a big swap meet. Once again, while the swap meet area isn't as big as its Fall counterpart, when looked at objectively it is still very, very big. Other aspects of the Spring Daytona Turkey Run include an Artisan with handcrafted treasures and unique artwork from talented local artisans, the Hops & Hoods Beer Festival with craft brews available, live music and entertainment throughout the weekend, and a Kids Zone with inflatable items for the young rodders to play on. You can get all the info on the event by visiting www.turkeyrun.com.
We have attended every single Spring Daytona Turkey Run since starting the magazine back in 1994, and we will once again be there this year. We have a booth set up in our usual location on the corner of where the food row and the entrance to the swap meet converge. We will be giving out Complimentary copies, and talking with people. But we will also be out and about enjoying the show ourselves an awful lot too, so if we miss you at the booth maybe we'll see you while out and about looking at cars, taking pictures, and having fun!
We always look forward to seeing everyone at the various events and cruise-ins. Seeing old friends and meeting new ones are a great part of this hobby. Take care, stay safe....and we'll see you on the streets!
-Michael B. Kelly