Old Cars & Motorsports

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Old Cars & Motorsports is for the old car nut, gear head, hot rodder and motorsports enthusiast in the central valley. It is devoted to inform, entertain and promote our hobby and be a format to present events that we enjoy attending.

The paper features an event calendar for classic cars events, shows, shines & swaps. There are stories about motorsports and local people that make it happen. Stories about old cars and the industory we love and regulations that affect it. It was first published as a 4 page paper in early 1999 with 4 advertisers.The advertisers are special and are committed to serving our hobby and automotive needs. They pay for the publication because the car hobby is of special interest to them. Please always give them an opportunity to serve you and say you saw their ad in The Old Cars & Motorsports newspaper. The paper offers a unique opportunity for the communities to publicize their events and use the paper to obtain sponsors or just use it as a fund raiser.

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Childhood Dreams Do Come True!

By Nelda Ray
writer-ray@live.com

Jesse Perez, Jr., who was all of five years old when this reporter conducted an extensive interview with him has just celebrated a birthday (Sept. 19).  Happy Belated Birthday, Jesse!!  Jesse’s ride, a beautiful cherry-pie-red caught my eye because of it diminutive size.  We were at the Cruisin’ for Jesus car show and there among the big boys and their big toys was this adorable pint-sized man with his lovely vehicle parked right alongside an awesome 1959 Chevrolet Impala.  I couldn’t stand it.  I had to get to the bottom of that story, so I got down on the ground and began my queries (men, whatever their size, like to be looked up to).
Come to find out Jesse Perez, Jr. was one (smaller) half of a team, father and son.  Jesse Perez, Sr. was the proud owner of the Impala which had been originally purchased new by his paternal grandmother.  Don’t so many wonderful things originate with us gals!  This obviously very classy lady, great-grandmother to Jesse Perez, Jr. passed the car down to her son who then passed it on to Jesse Perez, Sr., who adamantly intends to continue the tradition by giving the Impala to Jesse Perez, Jr. when he comes of an age (to, like, actually be able to see over the steering wheel much less learn to drive).  Although Jr. of this team is small he is big on ideas.  Someday, when Jr. can get his hands on the steering wheel and simultaneously punch the throttle, the Impala will sport “flames.”  Jesse Perez, Jr. has already gotten bitten by the speed bug.
Jesse had a few things to share about himself.  One of the things he really likes is going out to the backyard and having his two dogs, Pracer and Pebbles, play with him.  He loves olive pizzas and thinks his first grade teacher, Mrs. Heredia, is very nice.  He very much wants to emulate his dad by becoming a police officer.  Jesse Perez, Sr. shared his views about the car hobby stating car shows are for everyone regardless of profession or religion.  The Cruisin’ for Jesus event was certainly an excellent demonstration of the eclectic judging by the autos represented.
We’re going to want to watch Jesse Perez, Jr.’s progress as he gains in years and stature.  I’ve got a really good feeling the Impala is going to be in great hands for many years to come.
[Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Perez, Sr. for their kindness and willingness to share their son with us and a very special thank you to Jesse Perez, Jr. for his desire to be interviewed and his love of the old car hobby.]