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Aug. 7

SAUBLE BEACH SANDFEST CLASSIC CAR SHOW Car event restricted to pre-1984 antique, classic and customized cars and trucks. Runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lake Shore Blvd. Proceeds to local children’s programs. $5 per car, spectators free. 519-422-1996 www.saublebeach.com

GATHERING OF THE CLASSICS Car show and airplane fly-in. Features 150 classic and vintage cars and 200 airplanes. Runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee $10, $5. Rain date Aug. 8. At Edenvale Aerodrome, Hwy 26E., Stayner. www.classicaircraft.ca

Aug. 8

CORVETTES OF PETERBOROUGH SHOW AND SHINE Open to all GM vehicles. Door prizes, raffles, music, barbecue. From 8 a.m. $15 fee. At Bridgenorth Lions Club, Peterborough. See website for directions www.corvettesofpeterborough.ca

37TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW Exhibitors from southern Ontario display prized antique and classic cars. Food and barbecue. Historic buildings open, children’s activities and live entertainment. Rain date: Aug. 15. Admission: $6, children under 7 free; $15 per family of up to 4. Runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. At Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum, Stouffville.

TRILLIUM MIATA CLUB AT CLASSIC CAR SHOW Meet at 10 a.m. at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Classic Car Show, 14732 Woodbine Ave., Gormley. Club has own display area. www.trilliummiata.com

CHAPMAN’S 1ST ANNUAL RIDE TO A CURE In support of the Canadian Diabetes Association and injured rider Darlene Jackson. Plan to challenge world record of 2,118 Harleys on Hamilton Mountain. Tickets $25 each for rider and passenger. From 8 a.m. At Scoly’s Hometown Market, 178 Nebo Rd., Hamilton. www.ChapmansRideToACure.com

BRITS ON THE LAKE All British Motor Festival hosted by Port Perry Downtown BIA and Little Britain Motor Co. Free to all vehicle registrants & spectators. Peoples Choice awards, trophies, prizes, live music and a Hawaiian theme. At downtown, Port Perry, on Lake Scugog. Bob 705-878-5422 or www.britsonthelake.com

Niagara-on-the-Lake Kinsmen Show and Shine Registration from 8:30 a.m. Tim Horton's coffee on site. Beer (wine) Garden open at 12:00 noon. Contact Herwig Baldauf at 905-934-0441

Aug. 13-15

THE RETURN TO TRENTON RALLY Presented by Loonie-tic BMW Riders of Quinte West. Tech sessions, door prizes, a self-guided geocache event, flea market and more. Special feature sidecar show and shine event. $50 at gate includes camping, dinners and breakfast. At Centennial Park, Trenton. www.ltbmwr.ca

Aug. 21

ONTARIO Z-CAR CLUB MEET Open to all Nissan vehicles. Music, BBQ, draw. Runs from 9 a.m. Non-members $5. At Brantford Nissan, 338 King George Rd., Brantford at. JP 905-839-8121.

Aug. 27-28

POLICE MOTORCYCLE SKILLS EVENT Great Lakes Police Motorcycle Training Seminar brings best of American and Canadian motorcycle officers together for skills development and friendly competition. Spectators welcome, free. Runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Best viewing Fri. 27 and Sat. 28. At Georgian College, Barrie. www. glpmts.org

Aug. 27-29

AUTOFEST 2010 Open to all autos and makes 1976 or older. Pre-registration $20 before Aug.1, $30 after. Hosted by Motor City Car Club. At Lakeview Park, Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. www.autofestoshawa.com

Aug. 28

CRUISE NATIONALS SEASON FINALE Showcases best custom and restored cars and trucks in Southern Ontario built prior to 1975. Among 60 finalists from cruises, top 10 to be selected for 2011 Toronto auto show. At Autofest, Lakeview Park, Oshawa. www.autofestoshawa.com

CRUISE NIGHTS

BRAMPTON STREET RODS Runs June 1 to Sept 14, From 6 p.m. Open to pre-1990 cars, pre-1990 trucks and modified/special interest vehicles. At Shoppers World Brampton, 499 Main St. South. Jim 905-230-1752

BACK ALLEY CRUISERS Hold Classic Car and Motorcycle Cruise-in every Monday night till Sept. 6. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Parking lot of AMC Theatres Interchange Way, Hwys. 7 and 400. www.backalleycruiserswoodbridge.com

TUESDAY ROD AND BIKE NIGHT Every Tuesday. Central Ontario Chrome Divas and Tattoo Tony from Heavy Duty Cycles host weekly fundraiser for Prostate Cancer Canada. Runs 6:30 to 8:30. At 2230 Kingston Rd. Toronto 416-265-1765

LIONS CLUB CRUZ NITE Runs 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday until Sept. 14. Classic cars, hot rods and more welcome. At Dorval Crossing Mall (QEW and Dorval Rd.) in Boston Pizza parking lot. Trevor 905-842-2687

DRIVING SCHOOLS

TRACK SCHOOL & LAPPING DAY by ILR Car Control School. Learn race and Solo I driving techniques. Class on racing line, driver & car prep, tires, seating positioning, art of “heel & toe” and more. Then you will lap the racetrack with an instructor. Also lapping for experienced drivers in own groups. Cost $395 for school and lapping $170 for lapping. 905-473-9500 or www.carcontrolschool.com.

TORONTO MOTORSPORTS PARK Driving schools for race and drag cars, and motorcycles, plus lapping sessions run all summer season long. Toronto Motorsport Park, 1040 Kohler Rd., Cayuga. 1-866-824-7223 or www.torontomotorsports

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YOUNG DRIVERS OF CANADA Are you looking to finish the Graduated Licensing System and get your full G-class licence? NOTE: you need a minimum amount of highway driving experience before you can take your G Road Test! Whether you are new-to-Canada, or a G2 class driver looking for hints to pass your final Road Test, YDC offers a variety of package. 416.322.7000 or 1.888.YDC.DRIVE www.yd.com

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