Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals Car Show
One event which should be on the not-to-miss list of the car enthusiasts is the Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals Car Show. This event commences at the Lake of the Ozarks every year in the months of April and May. Car enthusiasts from, not only the USA, but also various other parts of the world come to the Ozarks to witness this event.
The Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals Car Show brings together various makes and models of trucks, cars and even motorcycles! Street rods, lead sleds and custom made street machines are the highlights of this show. Cars that are years old too are brought to this event and put on display.
The 21st show was held in the year 2009 which saw a presence of at least 850 vehicles. The 22nd show, slated for the year 2010, is all set to break the record set last year. The ever popular Bagnell Dam Strip at the Lake of the Ozarks comes alive during this event. The atmosphere is electrifying, vibrant and colorful, thanks to the large number of vehicles that are put up on display. The entire Bagnell Dam Strip is cordoned off and is off limits for regular commuters when this event is in progress.
The contestants of this show are judged in over 40 categories. There are extra honors awarded to extraordinary vehicles. There are separate categories for international and domestic vehicles. In addition to the regular awards, there are choice awards and specialty awards as well. Awards for the best car interiors, tires, wheels, best graphics, best paint, best overall appearance and the best supercharged car are a few that come under the category of specialty awards.
First place and runner up awards are given under each category – cars, bikes and trucks. An award of $200, in addition to a large trophy, is handed over to the Grand Champion winner of the show.
Did you think that this show is only for adults? Well, you are in for a surprise.
There is Make-n-Take contest that is conducted for children who accompany their parents to the Ozarks for this event. This children’s event, which was called off a few years ago, was brought back to this show, thanks to the public demand. The children participating in the show are required to create a model of any car using the materials given. The winner of this contest walks away with a Corvette Coupe car!
People who are passionate about their cars and bikes should not give this show a miss. Many people who have attended this show in the past have returned home with some fabulous ideas that increased the performance of their vehicles.
