Rev up Your Hot Rod

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! On Feb. 27, visitors can check out Florida's largest hot rod and custom car show at the Billetproof Hot Rod and Custom Car Show. Displaying more than 650 cars and motorcycles, the show will feature a pinstripe panel jam and a car parts swap meet. In its third year visiting Gainesville, Billetproof will host live bands and an array of vendors.

The event kicks off at 9am at the Alachua County Fairgrounds, 2900 NE 39th Ave., with general admission starting at $10.

Get even deeper in the action by joining the gang for the Billetproof Florida Pre-Party at Market Street Pub, 120 SW 1st Ave., on Feb. 26 at 9pm. The pre party will include food and drink specials, live music, a pin-up girl contest and on-the-spot tattoo artistry. This Billetproof is for the true hot rod enthusiast!