Hot August Nights prepares to rumble the streets of

northern Nevada during 2012 event

Hot August Nights, the premiere classic car event in the world, will celebrate its 26^th year by inspiring nostalgia and filling the streets of northern Nevada with restored hot rods and the best sounds of the 50s, 60s and 70s. With performances from memorable entertainers including the Village People and John Kay & Steppenwolf, to new and returning events such as ride and drives and the drag races, Hot August Nights 2012 will be an event unlike any other, with something for everyone to enjoy. The event kicks off in South Lake Tahoe Aug. 3-5 and continues in Reno and Sparks Aug. 7-12.

 

“Hot August Nights has remained an integral part of northern Nevada for more than two decades and we anticipate 2012 to be one of our biggest events yet,” said Tony Marini, executive director of Hot August Nights. “This year, we have some of the best entertainment, we’ve brought back some really crowd-pleasing events and are introducing some exciting new events to give attendees and participants the experience of a lifetime and give our community an event to be proud of.”

 

Debuting for the first time ever during Hot August Nights are the thrilling Ride and Drives. Sponsored by Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co., Ride and Drives take participants in a Ford mustang or a Chevy Corvette on a “white knuckle” ride. Professional drivers get behind the wheel on a specially designed course to satisfy each passenger’s need for speed.

 

Back for its second consecutive year, the Drag Races & Burnouts pit drivers in a head-to-head competition at the John Ascuaga’s Nugget Speedway. New this year at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center is the exhilarating Demolition Derby. This adrenaline-fueled event requires drivers to ram their vehicles into one another in an attempt to be the last car standing.

 

Over a span of 10 days, Hot August Nights takes event-goers back in time to revel in decades that have since passed. Whether it’s becoming a spectator in one of the popular Show-n-Shines or attending a concert featuring tunes from classic entertainers, perusing the 70,000 square-foot swap meet, being a car participant in the event, or a member of the organization, there is something fun for everyone to experience. 

 

 

Hot August Nights begins in South Lake Tahoe Aug. 3-5 and continues in Reno and Sparks Aug. 7-12. Car registration is open to all 1972 and older American and European cars and trucks for both venues and each car registrant will receive a very special commemorative event shirt and hat, free Poker Walk hand, dash plaque, and an assortment of other items. For more information about Hot August Nights or to register, call (775) 356.1956. For a full schedule of events, visit www.hotaugustnights.net.

 

About Hot August Nights

Hot August Nights, a non-profit organization, is the premiere classic car event in the world, annually drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators and participants to northern Nevada to revel in nostalgia, enjoy top entertainers from the 50s and 60s and participate in a variety of events including Show-n-Shines, controlled cruises and more.

 

 

Hot August Nights 2012 Entertainment


The event will rock out Saturday with performances byt he Righteous Brothers Bill Medley and John Kay & Steppenwolf.  These artists became a staple in the rock 'n' roll community in the mid to late 1960s and stayed on top of the charts throught the next decade.   In fact, Bill Medley continues to make music for his loyal fans and, this August, will sing a combination of classic hits like "You've Los That Lovin' Feeling" and new songs from his album "Damn Near Righteous".  Steppenwolf will bring back the feelings of the late 1960s with songs like "Born to Be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride," transporting crowds back to the era where rock 'n' roll ruled the radio and the stage. 

Here is a sample of some of the concerts happening during Hot August Nights.  The following concert dates are subject to change. 

 

Monday, August 6

James Intveld & Band at the Peppermill

Tuesday, August 7 

Jersey Nights (Celebrating Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons) at the Eldorado

 

Route 66 and Echoes of the 60s at Victorian Square

Oh What a Night! (A Tribute to the Four Seasons) at the Grand Sierra Resort

Brian Andrews at John Ascuaga’s Nugget

Hear Some Hip Harmonies at The Peppermill

Wednesday, August 8 

Chicago Tribute Authority at Victorian Square

Jersey Nights (Celebrating Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons) at the Eldorado

Hotel California at Grand Sierra Resort

Brian Andrews at John Ascuaga’s Nugget

Hear Some Hip Harmonies at The Peppermill

Ronny & The Classics at the Atlantis

Chicago Tribute Authority at Victorian Square

Fabulous Furies at the Circus Circus

Sharon & The Chevelles

Too Wild Yankees Band

Hot Rods

 

Thursday, August 9 

Sonny Turner at Victorian Square

Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone at Grand Sierra Resort

Jersey Nights (Celebrating Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons) at the Eldorado

Fifty Amp Fuse at the Peppermill

Hindsight and Shameus at The Eldorado

Night Flight at the Harrah’s Plaza

 

Friday, August 10

Village People at Victorian Square

Paul Revere & The Raiders at Grand Sierra Resort

Jersey Nights (Celebrating Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons) at the Eldorado

The Ultimate Doo Wop Show at the Silver Legacy

Motown Magic at the Atlantis

Flashback at the Grand Sierra Resort

Ronny & The Classics at John Ascuaga’s Nugget

Connie & The Corvettes at Harrah’s Plaza

Fifty Amp Fuse at the Peppermill

 

 
Saturday, August 11 

The Righteous Brothers' Bill Medley at Victorian Square

Gladys Knight at the Silver Legacy

John Kay & Steppenwolf at Grand Sierra Resort

Jersey Nights (Celebrating Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons) at the Eldorado

Ronny & The Classics at the Grand Sierra Resort

Fifty Amp Fuse at the Peppermill

Motown Magic at the Atlantis

Jim Shoe & the Sneakers at the Eldorado

 

 

For more information, call (775) 356 - 1956 or visit www.hotaugustnights.net.