21 Years of Car Shows & 30 Years of Auto Parts Sales

For the past 20 years, Bryans Auto Supply in Eastland has presented the Bryans Old Rip Car Show in conjunction with the Old Rip Festival. This year will not only be the 21^st running of the Car Show, it also marks the 30^th year in auto parts sales for Bryan.

When asked about the upcoming 21^st annual event, Bryan stated that all their family at Bryans enjoys putting together the show each year and that he personally enjoys all the people that the show brings together. Most people get rapped up in the cars, and I too enjoy the cars, but I am a people person and I really enjoy doing something with, and for, our customers and potential customers. They are our friends and because they trade with us, we can do things like this. Through the years we’ve given away over 1500 trophies, 500 event shirts, thousands of caps and pens, and thanks to the factory involvement help from Parts Plus, thousands of dollars in show giveaways. This has really got significant the last few years and is not just dollar items. It’s just really an awesome event and the best part is, after all these years, it’s still FREE and only getting better for everyone involved, said Bryan.

Each years show, held on the streets of downtown Eastland, displays some of the most spectacular rides in the area. In celebration of 20 years, last year, Bryans awarded each and every participant with a trophy just for showing up. In addition, they unveiled and awarded the worlds largest Best of Show Car Show Award, being a 4’x5’ plaque, yes 5 feet tall, to Tim Jenkins from Strawn Texas.

This year’s show appears to be right on schedule and will be held on Saturday October 6^th, and as in past years, will immediately follow the Old Rip Parade. No pre-registration is required and the show is generally a wrap by 2:00PM.  All potential Car Show entrants are invited and encouraged to participate in the Old Rip Parade. For more information, feel free to drop by Bryans in Eastland at 925 E Main or call them at 254 629-2158.

When asked about selling parts for 30 years, Bryan stated that he loved selling parts today just as he did 3 decades ago. It’s a blast - I just wish there weren’t so many other demands to running successful businesses. I’d rather be on that counter all day every day, I enjoy trying to help people, said Bryan.

Bryan started as a counterman for the late Dan Dixon of Dixon Auto Supply in Cisco in 1977. After 8 ½ years of experience, he, along with his wife Tina, mother and father Kay & Bertie Jackson, started Bryans Auto Supply of Eastland. Since then, sons Daniel and Tye have been added to the family at Bryans along with many great caring employees that are also considered part of the family.

21^st Annual Bryans “Old Rip” Car Show

Need more information, call me, Bryan, at 254-629-2631 or e-mail your questions

See the 11th Annual 1997 Results
See the 12th Annual 1998 Results
See the 13th Annual 1999 Results
See the 14th Annual 2000 Results
See the 15th Annual 2001 Results
See the 16th Annual 2002 Results
See the 17th Annual 2003 Results
See the 18th Annual 2004 Results
See the 19th Annual 2005 Results
See the 20th Annual 2006 Results

See the 1999 Great Race Pit Stop in Eastland Texas

Overnight accommodations readily available.
Booths will be downtown on square, by the Car Show

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