Powerama Motoring Expo
Canadian auto show
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The Powerama Motoring Expo was a Western Canadian auto show that was held annually in Edmonton, Alberta from 1984 until 2010.[1][2] Powerama attracted contestants from throughout North America.[a]
| Powerama Motoring Expo | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Auto show |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Locations | Edmonton Expo Centre, Edmonton, Canada |
| Years active | 1984-2010 |
Duration | 3 days |
History
The Powerama Motoring Expo was named after a historic drag race in Edmonton. From 1956 until 1966, Powerama was the name of an annual drag race that took place during Labour Day long weekend in Edmonton.[b][6] Eighteen years later in 1984, the Edmonton car show took its name from the city's historic drag race.
On several occasions, vehicles from the Reynolds-Alberta Museum were brought to Powerama for display.[7][8]
Notable vehicles
In 2005, a 1930 Model A Roadster restored by Gerry Kuipers received first prize.[9] In 2006, a 1956 Ford F-100 pickup restored by Lorne Soloview was featured; however, first prize went to a 1955 GMC Pickup restored by Nisbet Patfield.[10][11][12] In 2007, a canola biodiesel jet car built by Kevin Therres received attention in the press.[13]
