Welcome to the Triangle Chapter AACA Car Club Home Page
Triangle Members: Check our planned activities and events and join your fellow members. Pictures and stories of our past activities are below on this page. Previous years events are linked at the bottom of this page. If you have comments, corrections, or Triangle related stories to add to our website please Email them to Denny at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Visitors: The Triangle Chapter AACA is part of the Antique Auto Club of America (AACA.org) and the NC Region of AACA. If you have an interest in antique cars and would like to contact others in the Raleigh, NC area about antique car restoration or acquisition, we can help. You will find information about our events, activities, and contacts here on our web site. We welcome you to join our car club and participate in our activities. For information about how to join AACA and our Chapter Click Here. We can also provide contacts who can answer your questions about our club and antique vehicles. Contact Denny at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
To See Our Latest Triangle Chapter Newsletter (Click Here)
Triangle Chapter Meeting Notes
See the latest Triangle Chapter meeting notes: (Meeting Notes March 2026)
Triangle Chapter Facebook Page
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Upcoming Triangle Chapter Meetings, Events and Updates
Triangle Annual 2026 Calendar (Click Here)
1. Next Triangle Chapter Monthly Meeting April 25, 2026.
The next monthly meeting will be held at the "Local" restaurant.
Address 1235 Hurricane Alley Way , Across from the Lenovo Center
Late brunch starts at 2pm
Meeting starts at 3pm.
The Program will be:
"Decision and Consequences" by Dean and Les Tryon
One decision. One car. A lifetime of consequences. Ever look back at a single moment
in your life and realize it changed your whole future? Like many of us, it starts with a simple
story (buying an antique car in our case) as a hobby. But as years pass, you realize that
one decision did so much more than put a classic car on the road. Whether you are restoring
a vintage Pontic or building a career, it is a reminder that our passions do not just fill out time,
they define our lives.
Join us at the meeting to see how that decision affected the Tryons but more importantly,
how events like this affected your life. Les Tryon will share their story.
2. Triangle Chapter Ice Cream Social Sunday August 16, 2026 2-4pm.
Hosted by Tom and Debbie Pruett.
3520 Carpenter Pond Road, Durham, NC 27720
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NC State Ice Cream will be supplied
Bring a treat to go along with the ice cream
Drive your antique vehicle.
3. Triangle Chapter 2026 car show is planned for October 24, 2026.
The location will be the same as last year. Mojos Restaurant in Garner.
Garner Towne Square, 2468 Timber Dr, Garner, NC 27529
Much planning is needed. Be sure to volunteer for your part.
Other News and Updates
NC Region and Other NC Region Chapter's Events
(Reminder: All Triangle Chapter Members are also members of the NC Region of AACA.)
1. 2026 NC Region Calendar
To see the link to the 2026 NC Region Calendar. Click Here
The Region Chapter shows, NC Region Shows, and AACA National Shows are listed.
2. Next NC Region Events and Car Shows
NC Region Spring Meet Car Show Washington, NC May 2, 2026
Sponsored by the Coastal Plains Chapter.
See the show flyer in your NC Region Newsletter or at:
NC Region Spring Meet Flyer (Click Here)
First Capital Chapter Show at New Bern, NC May 9, 2026
See the First Capital show flyer in your NC Region Newsletter or at:
First Capital Flyer (Click Here)
Alamance Region Show at Burlington, NC May 16, 2026
See the Alamance Region show flyer in your NC Region Newsletter or at:
Alamance Region Flyer Alamance Region Show
AACA National Events
1. Upcoming AACA National Events
- Make your plans to participate in an AACA national event this year.
- See the AACA National Event Schedule at: (https://aaca.org/events/category/aaca-national-calendar/)
- Check the AACA.org web site or your National magazine for details and Registration Forms.
April 23-25, 2026 – Annual Grand Nationals/Western Spring Nationals – Las Vegas, NV
Click here for brochure
2. Triangle Members Participated in 2026 AACA National Shows
AACA Winter Nationals held in Cartersville, GA March 28, 2026.
Three Triangle Members entered the event.
- Mike Petersen Class ORG "First Original" 2001 Dodge Durango SLT Plus
- Tom Pruett Class 30E "Senior" 1994 Chevrolet Corvette
- Fernando Lugo Class 32 "First Junior" 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
AACA Spring Nationals held in Charlotte, NC April 11, 2026
Story by Brian Wringler
The Hornets Nest Region put on their usual fine National Meet at the Charlotte Motor Speedway
April 9-11, 2026. The Triangle Chapter was well represented at the Saturday car show with members
entering show cars and judging. Several of Triangle judges reached new milestones in judging credits
at this show. Judges included Jim Aldrich (75 credits), Dan Fuccella (Youth Judging),
John and Brenda Gerken, Mike Petersen (425 credits), and Brian Wingler (25 credits).
Triangle members showing cars included Beth Eakes (1966 Mustang- First Junior), Wilson Faucel
(1924 Buick- Senior), Dan Fuccella (1950 Willys- DPC), Jim Gill (1925 Model T- DPC),
Fernando Lugo (1956 Bel Air- Senior), Mike Petersen (2001 Durango- Senior Original),
Tom Pruett (1994 Corvette- First Preservation), and Brian Wingler (2000 BMW Z3- Senior).
It was a very productive day for the Triangle members showing cars. The Hornets Nest did something
new this year by moving the AACA car show inside the speedway in the garage area; the AACA cars
received a great deal more attention from Autofair attendees this year in the new location.
Recent Triangle Chapter Activities and Stories
- Below are stories and pictures from our 2026 events.
- To jump to 2025 and previous years event stories (Click Here)
Jim Gill Receives a 100 Year Vehicle Award April 11, 2026
Jim Gill's 1925 Model T Coupe was awarded a the AACA Century Plaque at the Southeastern Spring
meet. This badge is awarded to any qualifying car that participates in an AACA National Meet or National Tour,
honoring the preservation of historic vehicles. Jim restored the Model T over a couple of years
and entered the Southeastern Spring meet in Charlotte. Congratulations Jim. 
2026 Triangle Chili Cook-off March 22, 2026
40 Triangle members attended the Chili-Cook off held at the South Hills Mall in South Raleigh.
Our thanks to Randy Robertson for arranging the facility again this year and Glenn Ott for
organizing the event. There were nine chili’s, four corn brads and seven deserts to taste brought
by members. Everyone tasted chilies, corn breads, and deserts and then voted for their favorites.
The winners were Zoe Carmichael (best), Ken Powell (hottest), Peggy Barns (cornbread) and Cecelia
Townsend (desert). Thanks to Ted Brooks, Courtney Johnston, Merilee Sanderson and
Randy Robertson (and others for sure) for set up and clean up.
Best Chili Hotest Chili Best Cornbread Best Desert
Cape Fear Car Show Wilmington, NC March 7, 2026
Dan Fuccella and Brian Wingler entered their vehicles in the Cape Fear Chapter Car show in Wilmington, NC
on March 7, 2026. Cape Fear had 207 vehicles in the show. With 53 vehicles preregistered, the majority
of the 207 entrants were day of show registration. Cape Fear typically plans for 215 to 225 entrants.
They also plan on 25% to 35% of entrants to be modified vehicles. Their venue for the 3rd year
was Legion Stadium which includes several sports facilities and parking for events. The weather in
Wilmington begins to get nice in the first three weeks of March which allows them to hold the first
NC Region show of the season.
2026 NC Region Annual Membership Meeting January 16-17, 2026
The NC Region held its annual two day meeting at the DoubleTree Inn in Raleigh, NC.
Events scheduled included AACA Judges Training, Presentations and the Annual Membership Meeting.
Friday afternoon had an advanced Judging Class and presentations.
Saturday had a Board meeting, presentations, and a members meeting.
15 Triangle Chapter members attended this event. Below is a list of highlights from the Membership Meeting.
Membership Meeting Highlights:
1. NC Region will make a $500 contribution to the AACA Library and $100 to Blue Ridge Community
College in 2026
2. Most Chapters have identified their Annual Car show dates. The 2026 Calendar is events listing is
at (Region Calendar).
3. Many members have not paid dues yet. The Region mailing list will be purged in February.
4. NC Region sends out 622 newsletters. The Region had 1072 members including spouses.
5. 2026 NC Region Circle of Honor nominations are open until August 1, 2026
6. Scholarship applications for 2026 are open until April 1, 2026.
7. Dan Fuccella announced that Youth Judging at NC Region meets will be supported with Hats
and T-Shirts using logos for the NC Region.
8. 2026 officers include President David Lineback, Vice President Zac Simmons, Secretary Judy Matthews,
and Treasurer Mike Morgan. Denny Oestreich will serve on the Board for 2026-2027.
Photos by Glenn Ott
Below: Triangle Members at 2026 NC Region Annual Meeting
Dean Tryon: Futurliner #10 (Below) 
Mike Petersen: West Virginia Turnpike Presentation
Mojos New Year Day Cruise-in January 1, 2026
By Denny Oestreich
What do you do to celebrate New Years Day? Many in the car community have a tradition of attending a cruise-in style car meet on New Tears Day. The tradition is an informally advertised event at a local venue to greet other car enthusiasts and wish everyone Happy New year. This year the cruise-in venue was the Garner Towne Square Shopping center parking lot, home of Mojos Grill. There were well over 200 vehicles on display with vehicles coming and going from 11 AM until 3:30 PM. I met many car friends at this event this year. Several Triangle Chapter members brought their cars to the cruise-in or just came to look and meet friends. Triangle members that I met who brought vehicles were Ray Bader, Henry and Tracey Burgwyn, Fernando and Josefina Lugo, and Bill Warner. Other members who I met at the event while enjoying the cruise-in were Jim Aldrich, Brian White, and Randy Robertson.
Fernando Lugo at Mojos (below)
Randy Robertson and Ray Bader at Mojos
Bill Werners Mercury Cougar at Mojos
Triangle Chapter Previous Year's Activities and Pictures
See Triangle Chapter Past Events in 2024 at: 2025 Triangle Chapter Activities and Pictures
See Triangle Chapter Past Events in 2024 at: 2024 Triangle Chapter Activities and Pictures
See Triangle Chapter Past Events in 2023 at: 2023 Triangle Chapter Activities and Pictures
See Triangle Chapter Past Events in 2022 at: 2022 Triangle Chapter Activities and Pictures
See Triangle Chapter Past Events in 2021 at: 2021 Past Activities and Pictures
See Triangle Chapter Past Events in 2020 at: 2020 Past Events
See Triangle Chapter Past Events in 2019 at: 2019 Past Events
Triangle Events from Past Years: Picture Archive
Triangle Chapter Web Site Pages
Click on the titles below to link to our other pages
- About The Triangle Chapter- Information and background about the Triangle Chapter.
- Triangle Contacts - A list of the Triangle Chapter Officers, Board members, and other contacts.
- Calendar - List of events that the Triangle Chapter members plan to attend or participate.
- Newsletters - Link to our newsletters on-line. The on-line newsletter pictures are in color. The newsletters can be downloaded and printed in color on your printer.
- Picture Archive - This is the link to interesting pictures taken at Triangle Chapter and other events.
- Member Pride - Latest pictures of Triangle Chapter members vehicles.
- Join Us - Link here to read about membership.
- 2010 Watch a video of our Take-A-Part T Demo