Upcoming events
Lone Star Round Up Garage Crawl
Friday April 17th, 2026, is almost here so it is time once again to dust off the old heap, check your tires, top up the gas tank and join us for the Lonestar Round Up Garage Crawl. Our starting point for the Garage Crawl will be…
Speeding Springs located at 7100 Creek Road, Dipping Springs, TX 78620
They will have the main gate open at 7:00am. PLEASE don’t block the gate as vendors (and me) will be arriving before 7:00am to set up. While there check out the impressive main building and showroom, the assembly area, upholstery shop and the new onsite antique shop which has an inventory of auto themed treasures and more. Check out their website at speedingspringstx.com. As an added treat, The Hot Rod Preserve has recently relocated from Hutto to the Speeding Springs campus and will be open early for you to visit. Check them out at hotrodpreserve.com.
Driver's meeting will be around 8:15am where we will have the crawl route available for you to photograph. We will depart immediately after the meeting and head out to our first stop. At this writing I have 6 crawl stops when we hit the road. I am also working to secure a food truck (or two) and I’ll update you as to food availability at the kickoff point. I am currently working with local law enforcement to assist with traffic. Hopefully they will be available that morning as Friday traffic is usually insane. Fingers crossed.
If you have been with us before you know the drill. If you are a first timer here is some info:
• Arrive with a full tank of gas. We will cover quite a few miles.
• NO TRAILERED CARS. This is a driving event. Rental cars are fine for out-of-town guests.
• NO PETS. Well behaved and/or restrained children are welcome but please no strollers.
• Some shops may have a project that is off limits for photos. I will inquire.
• Please no burnouts or display of speed. This could ruin future crawls.
• This is a free event. You don't have to be registered for the Round Up. Everyone is welcome.
• The crawl is timed to be done before noon and routed east to head you in the direction of the Travis County Expo Center for the Round Up.
If you have questions about the upcoming crawl, feel free to email me or text/call. I can be reached at markgus@austin.rr.com or on my wireless at (512) 496-8658.
See you bright and early on April 17th !
Mark Gustafson
Lone Star Round Up
The Preserve will attend the Lone Star Round Up as a vendor to show our builds for the year. We will be located next to the indoor vendor hall and the featured car lot on the grassy hill. We will also be one of the many stops on the Garage Crawl, Friday morning of April 17th. We will be the very first stop and opening the doors at 7am!
One Night Stand Party
Hosted by Los Cochinos CC, Deadend Worldwide, the Rodder’s Journal, and Known Audio. Join us at the HOPE Outdoor Gallery to celebrate another year of Round Up. The Preserve will attend, we hope you do too!
751 Dalton Ln Austin TX
Hop Up Magazine & Dale Watson Lone Star Round Up Afterparty
Join us at the Hop Up Magazine Afterparty with Dale Watson at the Broken Spoke in Austin Texas! Park your hot rods out front and dance the night away with us.
Pate Swap Meet
Join us at the Texas Motor Speedway this year at the Pate Swap Meet to buy and sell parts for your hot rods. We will be out all four days, be sure to stop by our booth.
The Pate Swap Meet now located at the Texas Motor Speedway (3545 Lone Star Cir, Fort Worth, TX 76177), started out as the South Central Swap Meet in 1972 when several car clubs in Texas decided that it was too much to keep going all the way up to Pennsylvania to Hershey when we could have a swap meet here in Texas. Among the starting members were Dr. Aggie Pate, Russ Gruenwald, Barney Calvert and others from the Gulf Coast Region AACA, car club in Houston.
The Pate Swap Meet Association now consists of the 14 largest vintage car clubs in Texas, with the event serving the car restoration hobby and the collection of antique, vintage, and notable automobiles and hot rods. Pate Swap Meet is the largest event of its type in the United States. Operations of the Pate Swap Meet have been located at Texas Motor Speedway since 1998.
Vendor-wise, the event is organized by street and block and space, allowing visitors to readily locate folks eager to deal inventories of the following: New Old Stock (NOS) car parts, Genuine Old Rusty car parts, complete (and typically grease-covered) V8 engines, front clips, hoods, grilles, tires, wheels, tools, steering wheels, antique and reproduction signs and gas pumps, license plates, emblems, manuals, diecast collectibles, assorted clothing and homemade Americana yard art. Motorcycles of various makes, and their parts, occupy their own space in the Pate landscape.
Gathering at the Roc
The Hot Rod Gathering is a celebration of classic American automotive culture set against the breathtaking backdrop of Woolaroc. This 3,700-acre wildlife preserve, originally established by renowned oilman Frank Phillips, provides an unparalleled setting for showcasing vintage hot rods and the passionate enthusiasts who cherish them.
Our annual event, affectionately known as the Family Reunion, brings together discerning hot rod aficionados from across the country. Featuring meticulously restored classics, custom builds, and rare automotive gems, the Gathering offers a unique blend of history, craftsmanship, and camaraderie.
While the show itself is pre-register only and often sells out quickly, we welcome spectators to join us for an unforgettable day of automotive excellence. Visitors can also participate in our thrilling reliability run, experiencing the raw power and nostalgia of these magnificent machines.
Set amidst Woolaroc’s stunning natural beauty and world-class art museum, the Hot Rod Gathering is more than just a car show – it’s a journey through time, celebrating both automotive heritage and the enduring spirit of American innovation.
Join us this October at the Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Reserve for an event that promises to ignite the passion of every hot rod enthusiast.
Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Reserve
125 Woolaroc Ranch Rd.
Bartlessville, OK 74003
Deuce Reunion
This is a rain or shine show.
Deuces Limited Texas is proud to present the annual Deuce Reunion. The Deuce Reunion has always showcased the 32 Ford which one could argue is the most iconic of all Hot Rods.
Open house!
Join us to celebrate the opening of our new shop here on the Speeding Springs compound! Friday, October 17th, following the Deuce Reunion Hill Country Reliability Run. The last stop of the cruise will be the shop. Hangout, check out our current projects, display cars, and even a few items for sale. The following Saturday will be the Deuce Reunion and the shop will continue to be open through the show.
Food and Drinks will be served all night! Families and children welcome.
The shop is now located on private gated property. In the event the gate is closed, please call the shop at 512-567-4454. This is also the home to many, so we will respectfully close up shop no later than 10PM.