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11th Annual
Gasoline Alley Birthday Bash

Benefiting the Lili Claire Foundation.
A two day event of fun, cars, and very good times!

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Event Video


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May 29th & 30th 2010

  • At The Cannery Casino & Hotel Saturday, May 29, 2010 2121 East Craig Road North Las Vegas, NV
  • On The Grass Sunday, May 30, 2010 Eldorado Park 5900 Camino Eldorado Blvd. Cross streets: Eldorado & Tropical

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    Welcome to Gasoline Alley’s Birthday Bash new and improved Website! Ironically, this annual street rod event, now viewed by many as one of the premier street rod events in all of southern Nevada, had very humble beginnings. The concept began when Mike Kinney moved onto Hollowbluff Avenue, affectionately named “Gasoline Alley” in January of 2000. Mike soon realized that several of his new friends, including his next door neighbor, Bob Simkins, shared his interest in street rods. When Bob and Mike also realized that their birthdays were only a few days apart, the idea for a birthday party and street rod gathering was formed. That same year, the first Bob & Mike‘s Birthday Bash was held in late May, and consisted of Mike Kinney, Bob Simkins, a few good friends, and seven cars. Since its’ inspection, this event, now entitled Gasoline Alley’s Birthday Bash, has expanded to a two-day show, complete with live entertainment and fantastic park location.
    The Gasoline Alley’s Birthday Bash Event Steering Committee also appreciates that such an innovate approach to holding a street rod event has made Gasoline Alley’s Birthday Bash an event of choice for attendees from throughout the Southwestern United States, including southern California, Arizona, Utah, as well as the greater Las Vegas Valley. While we will always strive to improve the overall quality of our event, we won’t deviate from our founding strategies. Namely, to provide a family friendly, high quality street rod event that benefits the children of southern Nevada.
    We want to personally thank one and all for their continued support of our event, which has generated over $155,000 for local children’s charities to date. This phenomenal total is a direct reflection of the dedication of the Gasoline Alley Birthday Bash Event Steering Committee and volunteers, our sponsors, as well as everyone who honors us by their participation during the event weekend. Beginning with our 2005 event, we’ve had the privilege to support The Lili Claire Foundation Family Research Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Having representatives of The Lili Claire Foundation participate in our event and also assist with presentation of trophies during our Parade of Champions, which serves as a poignant reminder of the essential services provided by this incredible organization.
    With the ongoing support of street rodders throughout the Las Vegas Valley and the Southwestern United States, our valued sponsors, as well as those who simply enjoy participating in this incredible hobby we affectionately refer to as “divine madness”, Gasoline Alley’s Birthday Bash will continue to expand its ability to assist these very special children and the families that love them.
    Working together towards this goal, we can continue to change children’s lives, thereby leaving a profound legacy in addition to providing a brighter future for the next generation. Our heart felt thanks once again…

-Event Steering Committee

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Our Sponsors make it possible
to produce this terrific event.

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Primary Sponsors

The Cannery Casino & Hotel
96.3 KKLZ - Greatest Hits
96.3 KKLZ-Greatest Hits

Gold Sponsors

Dade Moeller & Associates
Dade Moller

Valued Sponsors

Desert Steel Motorsports
Golf Carts, Etc. Las Vegas, NV
Sun Buggie Fun Rentals
RSVP Rentals
Dave Wadsworth Photography
Magnaflow Exhaust
Lance Burton
A-Company Portable Restrooms
Mad Science
RSC Equipment Rental
Car Art Signs, Inc.
Autotrader Magazine
Kaucher Kustoms
Auto Meter Products
Dakota Digital, Inc.
Flowmaster
Sin City Crusher Las Vegas, NV
Egge Machinery
Randall’s Fine Art & Framing
Imperial Auto Collection
Team Jeg’s
Advanced Plating
Classic Tube
IDIDIT, Inc.
American Hobbyist Insurance
Awards Service, Inc.
Chassis Engineering
Parr Automotive
Revell Monogram
Air Ride Technologies Jasper, IN
Bitchin Products Prescott, AZ
California Car Cover Company Chatsworth, CA
Edelbrock Corporation Torrance, CA
Summit Racing Tallmadge, OH
Mechanix Wear
Painless Performance
Ron Francis Wire Works Chester, PA
Watson’s Street Works Bozrah, CT
Competition Cams, Inc. Memphis, TN
Flaming River Industries Berea, OH
Vintage Glass
Team F.I.R.E.. Las Vegas, NV
Big Al Carponents San Bernardino, CA
Cyberdyne New Eagle, PA
Chey’s of the 40’s GMP Diescast Winder, GA
QA1 Precision Products Lakeville, MN
Jerry’s Nugget Casino North Vegas, NV
Holley Performance Products Bowling Green, KY
K&N Engineering Riverside, CA
Pixicated Design & Print Redlands,CA

P&O Brake Las Vegas, NV
Ruckus Rod & Kustom Camarillo, CA
Tony D. Branda Shelby & Mustang Altoona, PA
Paul Oxman Publishing Las Vegas, NV
George Trosley Woodlyn, PA
Auto Zone Las Vegas, NV
Total Performance Wallingford, CT
Total Performance
Keystone Automotive Exeter, PA
Gardner Wescott Company Northville, MI

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“Sponsors Talk Video”


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Testimonials
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Presentation of event proceeds and tour of
The Lili Claire Foundation Family Resource Center Video


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Come out to this year’s Birthday Bash! It’s our 11th Anniversary!

Dawn Gibbons Presents Award Video

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History
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How We Started...

  • 2001-2003: The early years of this event saw a transformation from a gathering of cars in the street to a large car show held a local city park in North Las Vegas, NV. During the winter/spring of 2002, a series of events took place that forever changed the future, and the fundraising potential, of Bob & Mike's Birthday Bash. A series of meetings were held with representatives of the City of North Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Department regarding use of Eldorado Park. While there was interest in the concept, Park representatives were also somewhat concerned since an event of this type had not ever been held at this location. However, Bob and Mike were able to demonstrate the positive reception from the previous years’ event. Finally, numerous neighbors and fellow street rodders had become part of the Gasoline Alley “family”, ensuring that all of the “behind the scenes” actions necessary to host such an event were performed to perfection.
  • Each year, children attending the event were provided with their own “goodie bag”, chock full of toys, balloons, activity books, and “hero cards” from numerous NASCAR/NHRA/Monster Truck race teams. When combined with the efforts of the Gasoline Alley family and easy park access provided for both street rod participants and members of the general public, the 2002 event was a big hit. Attendance continue to expand both in registered vehicles and members of the public. Gymnasts flew through the air and passed out helium filled balloons, Geoffrey the Giraffe from Toys R Us made a personal appearance, and everyone was thrilled with the Airborne Ranger and Monster Bus Monster Truck displays.
  • 2004: While preparing for the 2004 Birthday Bash, a few changes occurred. First, Bob Simkins chose to pursue active retirement with his beautiful wife Suzie and will no longer be directly involved in the event. Second, an event Steering Committee was formed to assist Mike Kinney (who will continue to serve as the event principal) with overall event activities. Perhaps the most visible change was a new event title: “Gasoline Alley’s Birthday Bash”. As noted previously, the success of this event is a direct reflection of the tireless efforts of everyone in the Gasoline Alley family, so the Steering Committee determined our event title should reflect their commitment.
  • On Sunday, May 30th, 2004, Gasoline Alley’s Birthday Bash once again confirmed the incredible ability of both street rodders and members of the local community to join together for an amazing event that continues to expand its ability to assist children in need throughout southern Nevada. In addition to over 350 vehicles, including customs, street rods, race cars, sports cars, and dragsters, an phenomenal array of exhibitors and presentations helped ensure that everyone in attendance, especially children, were treated to a memorable experience. The days’ weather even proved to cooperate, providing mild temperatures, soft breezes and not a single cloud in sight. On air personalities from KXPT 97.1 FM, “The Point”, provided live remote broadcast throughout the day, which prove to significantly enhance attendance.
  • 2005 and Beyond: To coin an old phrase, “the more things change, the more they stay the same“. The 2005 event once again changed the future of Gasoline Alleys’ Birthday Bash by expanding to a two-day event! On Saturday, May 28th, 2005, a HUGE “kick-off” party was held at The Cannery Hotel and Casino, including designated parking, great vendors, great food, and phenomenal live entertainment throughout the day!
  • Similar with previous years, on Sunday, May 29th, 2005, the event moved to Eldorado Park in North Las Vegas. The weather proved to provide the perfect day to view all of the amazing vehicles on display, visit with old friends, and join in the entertainment provided for young and old. Mad Science was in attendance once again, conducting a series of interactive demonstrations that not only entertained but educated those in attendance. Representatives from Balloons With a Twist kept children fascinated with their amazing abilities to create balloon animals, along with some very cool hats, that proved to be very popular! Children also proved to be very competitive while completing the new “Trivial Pursuit” form, which required them to visit different vendors. Best of all, everyone won a prize!

    In addition to these activities, there were over 40 vendors “on the grass”, offering a wide variety of foodstuffs, including ice cream, burritos, shaved ice, soft drinks, and of course, hot dogs! Numerous vendors also had lots of choices for those “gotta have” purchases, including shirts, collectibles, and garage art.Consistent with our founding principles of providing an innovative street rod event, participants were provided with an event T-shirt, dash plaque, drink koozie and a “goodie bag” that was rumored to weight at least 8 pounds! All those in attendance were afforded the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for an astounding array of items, including dinner and/or shows at some of the finest restaurants/hotel and gaming properties on the Strip, race team memorabilia, garage art, street rod components, car cleaning products, automobile/racing collectibles, and weekend getaways!
    Over 40 trophies were awarded this year, including a very special award presented by a Lili Claire Foundation family to a very humbled recipient. The ”Top Twenty trophies“ were once again provided by Highway 61 Collectibles. Every recipient of these trophies was stunned with the exceptional detail and quality of these amazing examples of collectable art. Similar to previous years, everyone stayed to participate in the awards ceremony, including cheering for their favorites.
    Since the expansion of our event to a two-day show, Gasoline Alley’s Birthday Bash has continued to grow, both in number of vehicles as well as members of the general public in attendance. Average vehicle count now exceeds 350, with approximately 5,000-6,000 people in attendance. The kick-off party held at the Cannery Hotel & Casino on the Saturday of Memorial Weekend always proves to be a big hit with dedicated parking, live bands, and a wide variety of select vendors.
    On the Sunday of Memorial Weekend, our event then moves to Eldoraro Park in North Las Vegas, where hundreds of street rods, hot rods, customs, muscle cars, imports, low riders, and customs are placed “On The Grass”. Throughout the day, participant and members of the general public are treated to a wide variety of activities and entertainment. Examples include gymnastic teams, Shriner Clowns, live performance by Forever Plaid, and race car/monster truck displays. Complimenting this carnival like atmosphere is a series of vendors/exhibitors (averaging 30-40) offering a vast array of food stuffs, memorabilia, apparel, and those all important “gotta have” purchases. Car show entrants also receive an event T-shirt, dash plaque, drink kozzie, and huge goodie bag containing decals, company catalogs, as well as a listing of event sponsors.
    While at the park, children are provided with a series of activities, including trivia pursuit (where everyone’s a winner!), crossword puzzles and special goodie bags. Event trophies are presented during our “Parade of Champions”, where vehicles are driven to the event stage by the lucky winners. Our event then concludes with a very unique “In The Air” celebration, where all attendees have the opportunity to catch a multitude of items thrown into the crowd, including ball caps, mardi gras beads, miniature foam foot balls, and numerous other items.

See ya’ “On The Grass”!



We Are Truly Changing Children's Lives