[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/modified-nationals-in-good-weather-shocker\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/modified-nationals-in-good-weather-shocker\/","headline":"Modified Nationals in good weather shocker!","name":"Modified Nationals in good weather shocker!","description":"Working with\u00a0Performance\u00a0Direct, I get to cover a lot of events, but Modified Nationals has always been my favourite. It’s always big with a huge club turn out, live stages and a great atmosphere. Having part of it under cover also helps when the weather turns a little British as it has for the last couple of years. No problems with that this time around though as the sun shone from Saturday morning to Sunday night, helping to dry out the […]","datePublished":"2013-05-28","dateModified":"2013-05-28","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/78A2920.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/78A2920.jpg","height":1080,"width":1080},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/modified-nationals-in-good-weather-shocker\/","about":["Cars","CLASSIC CARS","Clubs \/ Events","Imported Cars","Modified Cars","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":459,"keywords":["autoglym","Custom and American Car Show","darren skidmore","datsun","East Of England Showground","Grant Buchanan","hot rod","mc stallion","modified nationals 2013","Nissan 200SX drift","performance direct","Peterborough Showground","richie don"],"articleBody":"Working with\u00a0Performance\u00a0Direct, I get to cover a lot of events, but Modified Nationals has always been my favourite. It’s always big with a huge club turn out, live stages and a great atmosphere. Having part of it under cover also helps when the weather turns a little British as it has for the last couple of years. No problems with that this time around though as the sun shone from Saturday morning to Sunday night, helping to dry out the eager campers who pitched their tents in Friday night’s slightly less\u00a0pleasant\u00a0weather.For \u00a0a show of this scale we had three photographers on the ground over the weekend with Darren Skidmore, Grant\u00a0Buchanan and myself fanned out over the East Of England Showground to be able to give you the full flavour.New this year was the addition of the Hot Rod, Custom and American Car Show. It’ll be interesting to see what each scene took away from the other to use in future builds. In fact, some white walled tyres and\u00a0shotgun\u00a0shell casings were hastily added to this VW before the weekend was out.Even though it’s not exactly American, this Datsun had some US style low rider tricks up it’s sleeve in the Top 50 concourse.The American Car Show had it’s own indoor area too with some incredible cars on show as well. The sheer amount of work needed to qualify for the Best In Britain trophy was plain to see.And you can’t have an American car show with out the ultimate American car. The ‘Stang!There was also a live stage with a range of rockabilly bands. Meanwhile, on the outdoor stage, car show favourites Richie Don and MC Stallion did their thing.And of course the Performance Direct promo girls,\u00a0Faye and Michelle were on site all weekend adding a little glamour.And possibly a child minding service!Michelle’s full-on, drift spec 200SX was back on the stand and people still don’t believe it’s actually hers.If Euro or Jap is more your scene, the Autoglym Top 25 would have been more up your street with some incredible\u00a0attention\u00a0to detail.There were some very nervous looking owners watching closely as this monster trucked squeaked its way between the finalists.And what would be a\u00a0modified\u00a0car show without the girls? The Maxxis babes Nickie-Ann and Laura were handing out posters and posing for pictures……while Sarah took some time off from Performance Direct to promote Players.After a long day in Lycra, there’s only one\u00a0thing\u00a0for it: hop in a tiny electric car and make a mad bid for freedom!Photos by: Simon Pow, Darren Skidmore, Grant Buchanan"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Classic Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/classic-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Modified Nationals in good weather shocker!","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/modified-nationals-in-good-weather-shocker\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]