A signature Pacific Beach event\u00a0featuring hundreds of hot rod and classic cars, will be revving its engines Sunday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
\nThemed “Charger Steve\u2019s Wild Rides & Classic Car Showdown,” the annual car extravaganza is hosted by Steve Lordigyan and presented by Sycuan Casino.
\nThe show, presented in a block party format, will close Garnet Avenue between Mission Boulevard and Dawes Street, as well as along Bayard Street between Garnet Avenue and the alley and on Cass Street between Garnet Avenue and the alley.
\nLordigyan, also known as “Charger Steve,” is the mastermind behind the high-octane spectacle, which this year promises to be something extraordinary, in part due to first-time guest Skip Banks, a comic impersonator.
\n“I\u2019m really excited because my friend Skip Banks, ‘the Balloon Man,’ is finally appearing at the event this year,” said Lordigyan. “He is a world-renowned comic that lives here in the San Diego area. He\u2019s guaranteed to make you laugh.”
\nBanks said he\u2019s privileged to be\u00a0 making his inaugural appearance at Charger Steve\u2019s car show.
\nDescribing his act, Banks noted “It\u2019s a variety act I call \u2018Hollywood on Wheels Comedy Show.\u2019 I do a lot of spoofs with accompanying music and props. I do imitations of (famous) people rapidly, about 40 of them in a 20-minute period.”
\nAt the end of his performance, Banks said he inflates a balloon and “literally put myself inside.”
\nWithout revealing any secrets, Banks said one of his spoofs will involve Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner.
\n“My act is like a box of chocolates,” said Banks. “You never know what you\u2019re going to get. It\u2019s a wild show.”
\nThe inaugural Hot Rod and Classic Car Show was held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in 2009 before it moved to Pacific Beach in 2010. According to Lordigyan, the attendance has in-creased steadily each year with crowds reaching to 30,000 visitors.
\nAs usual, one of the stars of Charger Steve\u2019s show will be the nitro-burning Wild Thang dragster spectacle. The free event will also include a bikini contest by Hollywood Tans and an awesome display of motorcycles, as well as other entertainment featuring comedy, magic and dance.
\nThere will also be lots of vendors. The winner of the car show will be announced at 3 p.m.
\nFor more information, visit www.chargersteve.com.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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