StillKruzn Arkansas is dedicated to promoting and supporting the automotive hobby and the people who make it special right here in the Natural State.
What started in 2009 as a personal blog documenting the ground-up build of my 1931 Ford Model A hot rod has grown into something much bigger—a place to celebrate the cars, people, events, and stories that make Arkansas car culture what it is today.
In the early days, this site was simply a journal of the build process. But once the car hit the road and local shows started filling up my weekends, StillKruzn naturally evolved. It became a way to share experiences, promote grassroots events, and stay connected with fellow enthusiasts across Arkansas. Over time, I hosted the Annual Car Club Meeting, maintained an event calendar, and looked for ways to help fellow enthusiasts stay informed and connected.
I’ve also remained active with the National Street Rod Association (NSRA), serving in roles ranging from Safety Team Member and Arkansas State Safety Inspector to my current position as South Central Division Safety Chief. Supporting the hobby, encouraging safe vehicles, and helping enthusiasts enjoy their vehicles safely have always been important to me.
Like many people, life got busy for a while. The site went quiet, but the passion never left. Today, StillKruzn Arkansas is back with a renewed focus and a simple goal: bringing people together through a shared love of the automotive hobby.
While cars and events may bring us together, the heart of this hobby has always been the people. The friendships formed, the stories shared, the lessons learned, and the memories created are what make this community special.
These days, you'll find me attending local events, taking photos, creating videos, sharing stories, maintaining the Events Calendar, and helping spread the word about the many great automotive activities taking place across Arkansas and, occasionally, neighboring states. I'm also fortunate to travel to larger automotive events around the country and share those experiences with our followers.
Our goal is not to tell people which events to attend, but to provide information, encourage participation, and help strengthen the automotive hobby as a whole. Every cruise night, Cars & Coffee gathering, charity fundraiser, car show, and community event plays a role in keeping the hobby alive and growing.
More than cars. More than events. Community.
Our Mission
StillKruzn Arkansas exists to connect people through a shared passion for the automotive hobby by providing information, promoting events, sharing stories, and encouraging participation across Arkansas.
Our Vision
To build a stronger Arkansas automotive community where friendships are formed, information is shared, traditions are preserved, and future generations are inspired to Stay Safe, Have Fun, and Stay Kruzn.
StillKruzn Arkansas extends beyond this website. While you'll find articles, stories, and event information here, our Facebook page, @StillKruzn, is where much of the day-to-day interaction takes place. It's the best place to follow event updates, new content, photos, videos, and what's happening around the state.
If you're looking for local car show flyers, event updates, automotive stories, photos, videos, and the occasional encouraging word from From The Shop Stool, you're in the right place.
Thank you for stopping by. Whether you're turning wrenches in the garage, cruising down a back road, attending a local show, or simply enjoying the hobby from the sidelines, we're glad you're here.
Stay Safe | Have Fun | Stay Kruzn
— Don Searls
Founder, StillKruzn Arkansas