Join Us in Charlotte – 2012 Autofair April 19-22

Posted on March 29, 2012 by in Upcoming Shows, What's New

Big news this year for the Charlotte Autofair!  Factory Five Racing’s big show and event truck will again join Jeff Collins and the boys at Whitby Motorcars in the infield of Charlotte Motor Speedway for the 2012 event.  This year, in addition to the fun at the show, Jeff has arranged, with Mid-Atlantic customers, to host a cruise-in event at the nearby Quaker Steak and Lube.

Representatives from Factory Five Racing will be on hand to join in the weekend festivities.  For more information, visit the Charlotte Autofair website or to sign-up, contact Jeff Collins at Whitby.

Last fall, Quaker Steak and Lube hosted a wonderful event for Horsepower TV and Factory Five customers.

Factory Five President Dave Smith with Bob Tasca and an original 427 at last year’s cruise-in event.

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