Coming Soon !
- 24-25 April Swap Meet Old Iron Park Shelton
- 9 May Car Show Sequim Irrigation Festival
If you wish your event publisized or have some news, please drop us a note at cruisinkitsap@gmail.com. Thanks!
Swap Meet Old Iron Park!
Every once and a while an event sneaks by me. So it was for the Swap Meet at Old Iron Park!
2026 Bremerton Swap Meet update
Regristration is now open for the 2026 Bremerton Auto Swap Meet. This be the last in a long line of Swap Meets hosted by the Olympic Vintage Auto Club. Returning Vendors will have priority until July first to submit full payment.
21 April, Cool Car Cruz
The Weatherman failed to deliver as Tuesday bacame about as ominous as it could get. I am sure the scattered Showers kept a few folks home but the turnout was great. This was the first event at Lowes East Bremerton location, kudos to Lowes for hosting this event. Valvcover Racing was also a first for this event and proved very popular.
Rakers to host Cruis In
Still waiting for the details to come in however it looks to be in Hadlock. Flyer below, if you have any more information please contact me at cruisinkitsap@gmail.com
State ponders Bridge Repairs on Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
The West Bound Span of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge was rebuilt in 1950 after the famous fall of Galloping Gerdie. Doing the math gets you to the fact that it is now 76 years old! I can tell you for a fact that beeing that age is no Picnic and it’s no different for the bridge. The State is now looking at the enormous cost and disruption that repairs to one of the busiest Highways in the State would cause. We have some insight below.
Hood Canal Bridge closures.
Begining today, April 13 th, the Hood Canal Bridge will be having daily closures for Bridge inspections. Details below.
New Custom Lisense Plate available.
A new Custom Lisense Plate celebrating Car Culture and the Lemay Museum is now available. Information and details are listed below.
Tuesday 7 April McClouds season opener!
The Weatherman has finally decided to cooperate for the event at McClouds in East Bremerton. There was a great turnout for the first one of the Season!
Kitsap Saddle Club announces 4 th annual Car Show.
It has been confirmed, the date is 28 June.
A pleasant surprise
Thursday we got a nice suprise when we visited one of our favorite Parks in Hansville. The road to the Light House is now open and you can use their parking lot once again!
Car Museum comes to Port Townsend
Come June 11 th, you just might have another reason to head North to Port Townsend. That is when the Kelly Auto Museum is scheduled to open.
Old Timers announce 2026 Event
Its happening again in Port Angles on July 10-12. See Flyer Below for more info.
Port Gamble confirmed for 26
Andy says its on again for 2026, Flyer Below.
Don’t forget Maynard’s Friday Night Cruises
The weather is beginning to look up as they say. Maynards is beginning its Friday Night Cruises, information below.
The Crew from Kitsap takes in the Astoria Swap Meet.
A group of folks headed south for the Swap Meet on Saturday. From what I saw of the Photos they had quite a trip going down. A bit of Snow did not stop them from having a good time as they took in the Swap Meet.
Bainbridge announces dates for 2026
I have just received word that the Bainbridge Cruise is on for 2026. Flyer below.
Valve Cover Racing makes a comeback!
Valve Cover Racing was wildly popular a few years back and it has recently enjoyed a local resurgence thanks to the Old Timers Car Club. You can look forward to seeing Valve Cover Racing at the Cool Car Cruise, Pre Fathers Day at the Bay and other local events this year.
Post Office to issue Car Stamps
Once long ago I tried to get the Post Office to issue Car Stamps but to no avail. It seems like they have stamps for just about anything else, but none for our old cars. Well now they have finally done it. However….
The Poop Sheet gets a much needed update!
Slowly but shurely the event notices are begining to roll in. Currently the list is short but if you hear of an event please let me know at cruisinkitsap@gmail.com Thanks
Emerald City Hot Rods opens new shop!
Emerald City Hot Rods in offically open in their new 8500 sq ft shop in Port Orchard (9654 Se Southworth Drive). Located in what used to be the old Evergreen Lumber Building, they provide full service Fabrication, Wiring, Chassis development and Upholstery all under one roof!
Hotrods and Hockey event date set.
July eleven is the date set for their 2026 Hotrods and Hockey event to be held in East Bremerton (1950 Homer Jones Drive). We will havd more information when their flyer becomes availsble.
Swap Meet at Pacific Raceway well attended
They did not have the greatest weather however the turnout was good.
Elks Car Show date has changed for 2026
Due to a scheduling conflict the date for the Annual Elks Car Show had been moved from Saturday 18 July to Sunday 19 July.
Old Timers announce their event.
The Old Timers have set a date for their Pre Fathers Day by the Bay event as 13 June. Flyer Below.
Collector Vehicle Plates under attack!
You had to see it coming, Collector Vehicle Plates begin to show up on daily dirvers. Mini Vans, Pickups and other vehicles from the 90’s, people takeing advantage of the law to avoid paying for yearly tabs. Senate Bill 5127 made a half hearted attempt to plug that loophole, however the effectiveness could easly be called into question. Poor Record Keeping and a lack of enforcement pretty much makes this Bill a non event. My opinion is that they should have changed the thirty year criteria to fifty years going forward.
A Full House beats a Damp Day!
The Weather on New Years Day was about as bad as you can get without heavy rain. I thought I would crank up the old Buick on the off chance someone might show up for the very first Cruise In of 2026. If I had to choose a word to describe the turnout it might be Ginormous! Nearly every spot in the lot had someone’s ride parked on it! Kudos to all that turned out!
There was a lot of positive Buzz about this event with many folks considering it a Reuinion with a Cruise attached!
Rodents in your Ride!
This can be chalange if your car resides in a Car Port or a building that may have a few access points. Mice can find there way in through very small holes and winter sends them looking for a place to hide. We have a short article adressing those issues below.
Bremerton Swap Meet, one and done!
2026 is slated to be the last year for the Bremerton Auto Swap Meet. Organizers site a decline in Attendance, Vendors and Membership as the primary factors. This event had its humble beginnings over fifty years ago and grew to be one of the largest Automotive Events in the County. Recent years have shown an overall decline in the Hobby, guess we are all getting older.
Racing at Roosevelt Field
I was looking at some old Photographs, courtesy of the good folks at the Kitsap History Museum, when I came across some of Racing at Memorial Field. I did some searching but could find nothing other than the Photos. If there is anyone out there that can point me toward more information, I would really appreciate it! Just drop me a note at cruisinkitsap@gmail.com
Grandpaw’s Wrench
This Wrench belonged to my Grandfather. He worked for Continental Can Company in Seattle back in the 20’s (that’s the 1920’s). I inherited his Machinist Tool Box years ago and this was one of the many tools inside. Every once in a while I get it out and use it. Should I drop that Wrench it will land on this Website somewhere. If you should find it and let me know where you found it, we will award you with a prize. Good Hunting!
Next Generation ?
If you are like me you may be wondering, where is that next generation of Car Guys and Gals coming from? Well the folks at SEMA have also been giving that some thought. They have launched a program called Take a Kid to a Car Show.
You can find out more on their Website https://www.sema.org/take-a-kid-to-a-car-show
Hit the road and ditch the Ethanol
We have all heard the horror stories of the old rides attacked by the addition of Ethanol to Gasoline. It is fixing to get even worse this fall when they add another 5% to the mix! Often attacking the earlier forms of rubber in Fuel Pumps and causing lots of corrosion in vehicles that sit for long periods. Non Ethanol fuel is available if you know where to look for it. Here is a link to the stations that supply non Ethanol fuel in our state. https://www.pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=WA