Proclaimed as the largest antique and collectible car show in the nation, the semi-annual Charlotte Auto Fair (Charlotte, NC) is a definite on the car enthusiast's calendar.  Unlike many street rod shows, this one is not confined to any automotive category, vintage or class - if it's got wheels and a motor, it's represented here in some way or another (we didn't see any riding mowers, but I'm sure that they're here too).

Filling the grounds, and spilling outside, of the Lowes Motor Speedway, were thousands of vehicle, vehicle parts and accessories relating to the latter.  American and foreign makes shared the facility, as did vehicles of all makes, models, and designs.  The rare and the obscure made it to the show as well, as did the truly bizarre.

Being the types that never want to miss out on a good event, the mid-Atlantic FFROGs came out too.  Not even the looming thinderstorms dissuaded almost thirty customers and their roadster from making the trip to the Speedway.  They came in from all areas of the mid-atlantic, from North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.  Some had awaken at the crack of dawn, and driven several hundred miles just to join up with the FFROGs.

They all met outside the huge track, so that none would be left behind.  In a gesture of support for our troops in action, the throng of FFR roadsters paraded onto the grounds with American flags waving.  As they entered, all stopped to admire the rimbling herd, and although there were numerous classic cars in attendance, all paled in comparison.  Like movie stars arriving for an awards ceremony, the cars were photographed by would be paparazzi and as the finale of a fourth of July fireworks, each car passed with a chorus of "oohs" and "aahs".

Photo Gallery:

Best Interior: Brad Edwards

Best Engine:  David Ward

Best Paint:  Mark Watson

Longest Drive: Ralph Button

Best in Show:  Tom Coker