2012-02-09 22:29:56 - The 52nd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama® of Dallas will host some of America’s finest hot rods, customs, trucks and motorcycles at the Dallas Market Hall from Friday, Feb. 17, through Sunday, Feb. 19.

DALLAS – Feb. 1, 2012 – The O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama® of Dallas will host top talent at this year’s show at the Dallas Market Hall, from Friday, Feb. 17, through Sunday, Feb. 19. Visitors can meet local and national celebrities like WWE World Champion Rey Mysterio, “Billy the Exterminator as well as Captain Ranger, the Texas Ranger’s mascot. Attendees will also see the heroic “Bumblebee” from Transformers, an eclectic collection of customized vehicles, the legendary Bigfoot Monster Truck Car Crush and several more family-friendly activities.

“This year, we’re bringing top-notch entertainment to the Big ‘D” said Bob Larivee Jr., CEO of Championship Auto Show Inc. “Everyone will enjoy meeting one of wrestling’s all-time greats, as well as TV celeb

Billy Bretherton known for his quirky tactics in pest control. We’re pumped about this year’s celebrity lineup and our visitors will be too

WWE World Champion and masked superstar Rey Mysterio will attend the event on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., where fans will meet a wrestler whose championship resume is incredible. Along with his World Championship reign, Mysterio earned eight Cruiserweight Championships, four WWE Tag Team Championships and one Royal Rumble win.

Also attending is Billy Bretherton, star of A&E’s hit show “Billy the Exterminator” who will be there on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Billy is the founder of Vexcon, a family-owned pest removal company, and is an adventure seeker with an eye for creepy crawlers. Additional celebrity appearances include Captain Ranger, the Texas Ranger’s mascot who appeared in the 2011 World Series, AutoRama pin-up models and more.

For a complete list of celebrities and their scheduled appearances at the Dallas AutoRama, follow the link.

About the O’Reilly AutoRama in Dallas
The 52nd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama in Dallas is sponsored by O’Reilly Auto Parts and is part of the Summit Racing Show Car Series. Event hours are Friday from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Discount tickets are available at Dallas-area O’Reilly Auto Parts stores; regular admission tickets may be purchased at the Dallas Market Hall with children five years old and under admitted for free. Additional information about the show is available at www.autorama.com.