July 4th evokes so many images: fireworks, picnics, music, swimming …the list is endless.  Annually the city of Kingston hosts a July 4th celebration that draws visitors and locals alike.  It has come to be a local family tradition that includes a parade, drag boat & raft races, children’s activities, classic car shows, vendors, and more.  Plan to bring your family to this day long event that will end with an exciting culmination of fireworks over the water. 

One of the most inviting elements of the Fourth of July “Smokin the Water” celebration in Kingston is the waterfront location.  The beautiful city park located directly on the waterfront provides a walking, swimming and boating location that is unparalleled.  

A ton of things going on but I’m interested in the car show and the cute AmericanGirls at the car show. Let’s get ready to rumble.

1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 6 pack

Ali is posing with Tommy Austin’s very special 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 6 pack. This is a very special and interesting car because 1970-was the only year that the Dodge Challenger T/A was made. Dodge made it in order to race in the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans American Sedan Championship Dodge built a street version of its race car which it called the Dodge Challenger T/A . Although the race cars ran a destroked version of the 340, street versions took the 340 and added a trio of two-barrel carburetors atop an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold, creating the 340 Six Pack. Dodge rated the 340 Six Pack at 320 bhp. It breathed air through a suitcase sized air scoop molded into the pinned down, hinged matte-black fiberglass hood. Low-restriction dual exhausts ran to the stock muffler location, then reversed direction to exit in chrome tipped “megaphone” outlets in front of the rear wheels

For the 2008 model, the Corvette received a new engine, the LS3. With displacement increased to 6.2 liters (376 cu in; 6162 cc),[4] power was increased to 430 hp (321 kW) at 5900 rpm and 424 lb·ft (575 N·m) of torque at 4600 rpm, or 436 hp (325 kW) and 428 lb·ft (580 N·m) with the optional vacuum actuated valve exhaust.[5] The previous Tremec T56 transmission on manual Corvettes was replaced with a new version, the TR6060, in model year 2008.[6] Manual Corvettes have improved shift linkage; the automatic model is set up for quicker shifts, and (according to Chevrolet) goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, faster than any other production automatic Corvette.[7] According to automotive review website New Car Test Drive, the Corvette’s 0 to 60 time is actually 4.2 seconds, faster than both the Porsche 911 Carrera and the Jaguar XK8.[8] From 2008 onward, steering was revised for improved feel and the wheels were updated to a new five-spoke design.[7]