50 TH Street Rod Nationals EAST
T hroughout May 31-June 2, the York Expo tors and exhibitors ready to enjoy the 50th Street Rod Nationals East. Event Director Tom Wilkerson didn’t want to disappoint and so he created an Event Schedule for this momentous celebration with something for everyone. Randy Davis gath- ered memorabilia covering the last 50 years, includ- ing a large-screen TV showing films from past Nats East events. While this was happening in the StreetScene booth indoors, outdoors Joe Troilo had a special display of cars from participants who had attended all 50 Nats East events. Classic Auto Mall sponsored the Builders’ Showcase featuring over a dozen builds from professional shops throughout the east and beyond. Patti and Jim Knaack and their helpers hosted Center in York, Pennsylvania, was packed with an enthusiastic group of participants, specta- 320 ladies at the “50 Years of Nats East” Ladies Tea sponsored by Sanderson Headers, Scooter Time Rentals, Watson’s StreetWorks and Yogis. Joe Troilo
coordinated the Manufacturers Picks and Howard Kelly packed vendors into the Swap Meet while Lisa Oaster filled Women’s World.
Outside the York Expo Center was buzzing with activities, including Doug Wood’s Nitro Knockout and “Flamin’ Dick and the Hot Rods” dance music Saturday evening. The MHRA Rod Repair Shop, after 52 years in operation, was on hand and the Northeast Division Chief Safety Inspector, Dennis O’Brien, had 44 State Inspectors and Safety Team members from 11 states helping perform 188 inspections with 175 cars passing and 165 receiv- ing the coveted Safety 23 sticker. The 51st Street Rod Nationals East will carry on the tradition of east coast rodders gathering for another three days of cruising fun June 6-8, 2025.
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