March 12-15

2nd Annual Shamrock Show and Hooter's Poker Run

Outer Banks. At the Sea Ranch Hotel, 1731 N. Virginia Dare Trail. Schedule; Thursday, Cruise and Welcome Reception. Friday, Hooter's Poker Run. Saturday, Shamrock Car, Truck and Bike Show. Sunday, Kelly's 20th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Show open to all makes/models, Cash Awards for "Best of" classes. Contact firstflightcruisers@yahoo.com.  www.firstflightcruisers.com.

March 21

Corvettes and Classics Peoples Choice Corvette & Classic Car Show

Rocky Mount. 9am-3pm. By the Eastern Carolina Corvette Club and presented by Don Bulluck Chevrolet/Cadillac, 1920 Wesleyan Blvd. Cost $15 before March 14, $20 after. Contact, Buster Dawson 252-289-6304 or Rick@bulluckchevrolet.com.

March 28

Colonial Capital Rods and Classics' 23nd Annual Shine and Show

New Bern. At the River Bend Plantation in Riverbend Township located off US 17. Even with cold and blustery weather on the day of the show, last year, we were blessed with 107 entrants and combined with the club cars we had close to 140 great works of automotive art on display. Rain date March 29, but only if a real washout. Dash Plaques to first 100 entries. Contact lamielle@embarqmail.com. www.colonialcapitalrodsandclassics.com. 

April 5

Queen City Car Wars II

South Concord. 9am-4pm. Spring Auto Fair, Lowes MotorSpeedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy. 54+ classes & sound off, 8 Best Of, 6 Custom, 1 Best Club. $30 entry fee. Contact Steve, 803-320-3193. www.kossmotorsports.com.

April 18

5th Annual Rims on the River

Wilmington. Vintage car, hot rod, and motorcycle show. We shut the streets down and fill them up with cars. There are several awards given out for cars and motorcycles, 1980 and older. Best in show/ best modified / best foreign / best truck / best antique (1940 and older)/ participants award / peoples choice, and motorcycles - best antique / best small block (1000cc or less)/ best big block(1000cc or larger). Download an application and mail it in. Contact, email rimsontheriver@hotmail.com or call Chris Andrews 216-374-8884. www.rimsontheriver.com. 

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