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Car Crazy Show & Shine with Barry Meguiar
Tuesday, 23 February 2010

Barry Meguiar and his Car Crazy TV film crew touched down in New Zealand yesterday, where they’ll be staying for the rest of the week to film episodes of Car Crazy TV. Last night, Smits Group hosted the Car Crazy Show & Shine at their head office as a prelude to the coming Americarna in New Plymouth. The evening was to welcome Barry and his crew to New Zealand, and to give Kiwi “car guys” in Auckland the opportunity to meet the man himself while displaying their cars for the camera.

With New Zealand having more car clubs per capita than any other country, it’s safe to say that we’re a Car Crazy country. Car Crazy TV airs in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, India, Central & South America – and of course New Zealand.

All who attended had their chance to get on camera as Barry got a crowd shot of everyone shouting “Car Crazy!” with fists in the air. It was a fun and relaxed atmosphere as Barry and his crew filmed the cars, the crowd and interviewed individual Kiwi car guys.

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Hundreds of people turned out for the event, with over a hundred cars on display. Spot prizes were given out on the night and everyone had the opportunity to meet Barry as he was very approachable and willing to chat.

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This was all made possible thanks to John Rae of Americarna and Venture Taranaki, who have flown Barry and his crew over here.

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The Car Crazy TV Team are boarding a plane this morning and heading down to New Plymouth for the main event – Americarna. The event kicks off from the 24th to 27th February. With the weather forecast showing blue skies for the rest of the week, it’s going to be a fantastic event. The week will be filled with cruises, food, music, BBQ’s, dancing and a huge party on Saturday night to wrap things up – So head down to Americarna Taranaki and catch up with Barry and his Car Crazy TV film crew.