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June 6: Amish Mkt. Cruise 1st Friday of each month through Oct., 4-8pm; Rt. 49 (720 Shilo Pike) Bridgeton, NJ 08302 Info: Mkt. @ 856-451-3008
June 14: 2nd Annual Car Show & The Fabulous Grease Band Indy Hall, 23767 Samuel Adams Cir., Millsboro, DE Info: Liz @ 302-858-3967
June 11: Lapps Olympia Dairy Bar Wednesday nights through Sept.; Rt. 40 Carney’s Point, NJ (1 mile west of Cowtown) Info: Jim @ 609-202-0437
June 20-22: Carlisle GM Nationals 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013 Info: carlisleevents.com, 717-243-7855
June 14: Pike Creek Shopping Ctr. Cruise Night 2nd Saturdays through Oct., 4-8pm; 4732 Limestone Rd., Wilmington, DE Info: Dave @ 302-547-8456
June 21: Morris Racing Car Show @ Harrah’s Casino, Philadelphia, PA Open to all cars, trucks & motorcycles Info: Linwood @ 610-931-2193
June 18: Bobbit Auto Cruise Nites 3rd Wednesdays through Sept., 5-8pm; (SJ AACA) 595 Quinton Rd. (Rt. 49) Salem, NJ Info: Chuck @ 609-221-5435
June 22: Mega Mopar at Maple Grove 30 Stauffer Park Lane, Mohnton, PA 19540 Info: 610-856-9200, www.maplegroveraceway.com
June 19: DVRR Cruise Nights 3rd Thursdays through Sept., 6-9pm; Fellowship Comm. Pk., 9125 Millcreek Rd., Levittown, PA Info: Len @ 215-510-6629
June 27-28: 25th Annual S. Delaware Rod & Custom Show Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington, DE Info: @ www.sdra.net
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June 22 & July 27: Uncle Al’s Music Warehouse Cruises Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 3624 S. Delsea Dr. (Rt. 47), Vineland, NJ 08360 Info: 856-304-4749
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July 11-13: Carlisle Chrysler Nationals 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013 Info: carlisleevents.com, 717-243-7855
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To Drive or Not To Drive That is the question for vintage car enthusiasts in a fast-paced, high-stress society By Frank Adkins 6
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hat Saturday had all the ingredients of a perfect day. The sun was shining and my wife Kristy and I were heading to the annual picnic and car show hosted by one of the car clubs we belong to. We had already planned to stop for an early dinner after leaving the show, and then head to the Fox Run cruise near Newark, Del., late in the afternoon. We were driving the ’64 Dodge Dart that I’d owned for more than 15 years and had just recently finished restoring. The Dart was gobbling mile after mile of Delaware Rt. 1 North and we were engaged in light conversation as we approached Dover. And then it happened. A slow moving minivan in the left lane, driven by a woman who was more interested in tending to her children than driving, shot into the right lane as we started to overtake her. By reflex I jabbed the brakes. Many older cars are prone to premature rear wheel lock-up during hard braking, and the Dart is no exception. Despite the howl of our tires the van continued into our lane. Unable to drop back in time to avoid a collision I dove for the shoulder. With locked rear wheels our car fishtailed wildly as we left our lane. Instinctively I counter-steered and released the brake. Lucky for us the Dart snapped straight and our maneuver bought us the few precious seconds we needed to slow our pace below that of the van. I reentered our lane behind the minivan, then passed on the left. We were fortunate to have avoided making contact even if it was by mere inches. The only evidence of our near encounter was a fading plume of pungent tire smoke and some crazy S-shaped marks on the road and shoulder. Glaring at the offending driver as we rolled by, I don’t believe she had any inkling of the catastrophe she had nearly brought about. Despite our unwanted excitement the remainder of the day proved quite pleasant, and we enjoyed the company of several friends at each event. The Dart ran flawlessly for the 200 miles we added to the odometer and we returned home safely later that evening. Not long afterward I was driving our ’68 Road Runner to work one morning with plans to perform some routine maintenance that evening. I was in the right lane approaching an off ramp while another car passed me on the left. Just then a slow-moving driver in the turn lane for the off ramp decided he didn’t want to exit and he veered in front of me without looking first. I pummeled the brake pedal, but this time I had nowhere to go. Once again good fortune was with me, for the offending driver realized his error in time and turned back into his lane. A few days later we learned of another couple who had also encountered an incompetent driver while cruising in their collector car, but they were not so lucky. Thankfully nobody was hurt in their accident, but the car they hit was totaled and their car sustained damage to the tune of five figures. The good news is that so far the insurance company has been cooperative and they already have a body shop lined up, but they are now on the hunt for parts that have become elusive with time. They will also be without their car for the next several months or longer. These occurrences have caused me to reevaluate how we use and enjoy our special interest cars. I have long held the belief that automotive hobbyists can be divided into three groups—owners, builders, and drivers. For some, simply owning the car of their dreams is enough, even if it never leaves the garage. For others, it’s all about the
planning and building of a special car. These folks often progress to the point of having the mechanicals sorted out and the body in primer, then grow bored and move on to the next project. For people in the third group, the driving experience is what makes owning and building old cars worthwhile. Kristy and I are drivers, and we love nothing more than to spend a couple of hours of quality time behind the wheel of one of our cars while traveling to a show. For me, the drive is often just as enjoyable as the event itself. I’ve also found that nothing reinvigorates my soul, soothes my mind, or reconnects me with my youth like driving an old car. Although we own several old cars, each holds a special place in our hearts. Each serves a specific purpose and fills a certain void, and I doubt that anybody but a fellow car enthusiast could understand. On the few occasions that we have chosen to part with one of our old friends we have missed it terribly afterward. It’s like losing a member of the family. But these three recent traffic incidents have forced me to reexamine how we use our old cars. With traffic congestion on the rise, folks driving more aggressively than ever, and drivers increasingly distracted by foolish and dangerous indulgences such as cell phone conversations and texting, are we wise to expose our cherished family members to danger that could ultimately damage or destroy them? Should I continue enjoying them as I have for my entire adult life, since the days before they were considered collectible? Granted, our collector car insurance policy and antique vehicle registrations place restrictions on how we use our cars, but wouldn’t limiting our use beyond the car-related-events-only mandate be the responsible thing to do? But then I think, what’s the point in committing such a significant amount of time and money to owning, building, and maintaining a small fleet of cars that we can’t enjoy? If Kristy and I cherish driving these cars as much as we do, isn’t it worth accepting the inherent risk? Even if one of our close calls resulted in a collision, should that one unfortunate occurrence prevent us from enjoying the cars we love for years to come? I’m conflicted by these questions. There is no easy answer, though I think common sense must somehow prevail. Obviously there is no way to eliminate danger on the road, and each time we venture beyond the garage door there is a chance that disaster could strike. That said, we will continue to drive our cars often, but we are now more cautious about where and when we do so. I hope we never reach the point where we are so afraid to drive them that we can no longer enjoy them, but now we give more thought to the traffic we might encounter on our way to and from our destination. We choose our travel routes and times accordingly. And yes, sometimes we elect to leave the old cars at home. It could be argued that I’m getting soft as I grow older, but I prefer to think of it as redefining the boundaries of my comfort zone. As those circumstances that are beyond my control change, I must adapt. Our world is evolving. Time is marching forward and with each passing year traffic grows heavier, our cars grow older, and parts grow scarcer. I’ll never advocate for leaving our cars permanently locked away in the garage, but I think it would be wise for each of us to assess the driving conditions in our local areas from time to time so that we can enjoy our cars without needlessly exposing them to risks beyond our own personal comfort levels.
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family members to danger that could ultimately damage or destroy them?
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EVENT SPOTLIGHTS
Don Garlits’ No Billet Car Show Big Daddy Don Garlits is a living legend in the world of drag racing. Mr. Garlits is also an avid car guy and his No Billet Show in Ocala, FL, is one great gleam in the Sunshine State. — Text by Ben Notaro, photos by Steve Robertson
Spring Is In The Air The Applebee’s restaurant in Voorhees, NJ, was the place to be for the Hot Rod Garage Spring Car Show. This event included lots of cars and was a great day for showing off that cool ride. The Hot Rod Garage crew did a great job of presenting this charity event (DAMCancer.org). Check out the Hot Rod Garage on Facebook; they not only do everything for cars, they also put on great events. — Text by Ben Notaro, photos by Steve Robertson
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I Remember When
2014 Cars for a Cure Car Show
One would speculate that three words often spoken by senior car cruisers are “I remember when…” followed by a series of memories of days gone by. Well, here is a list of some of my memories in my teen cruising years. Living room furniture was covered in plastic. Every time you sat down it was like sitting on a styrene bottle. When it can time to make a call, your home telephone was a rotary dial and usually sat on a “Formica” end table. You may have even had a party line – someone else who has access to the phone line usage. There was plastic everywhere from the radios to the pastel colored summertime cups. If you weren’t driving, you were on a funky bicycle that had a tank. We lived in this world for many years and passed by it each day to get into our metal cars with AM radios and bias-ply tires. As a matter of fact…I remember when…
Many car events bring out the very generous nature of the members of the car community and, many times, other organizations that team up with said events. The second annual Cars for a Cure Car Show is one such happening where the goal is to raise money for children’s cancer research. One hundred and ninety motor enthusiasts registered their rides for this year’s event. Sam’s Bar & Grille in Blackwood, NJ, was the location for an early spring event that generated $25,000 in donations. This show was in conjunction with the St. Baldrick’s organization dedicated to children’s cancer research (stbaldricks.org). Part of the donations were raised by having sponsors shave their heads. Show promoters Gene Martinez and Joe Welch were beaming with pride at the sight of the participants and attendees that gave donations to help out a worthy cause. There were also some drag racing personalities that came out with their rides to assist with the show and encourage everyone to donate to the cause.
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Flex Your Muscle at Carlisle This Summer! Three hot events – Ford Nationals, GM Nationals and Chrysler Nationals – are sure to impress The three following events bring some of the best American Muscle together in one place – the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Carlisle’s “Summer of Muscle” features the Carlisle Ford Nationals, Carlisle GM Nationals and Carlisle Chrysler Nationals. The fun begins during the first week of June at the Carlisle Ford Nationals, June 6-8. This year is the 110th anniversary of Ford and the 50th anniversary of the fabled Ford Mustang. Carlisle will be home to some amazing pieces of automotive history via special displays and honors. First, to honor Ford itself, Building G is slated to host a 110 car/truck display that will showcase an automotive timeline starting from the early 20th century. The event will include lots of mustangs, including a 50 car/50 year display. Another great draw will be the 2015 Ford Mustang and 2015 Ford F-150 (not available for purchase). The vehicles will be accompanied by Ford engineers and representatives from the company. Saturday evening the Fords go downtown for the popular Downtown Carlisle Parade and Street Party, and the Carlisle Expo Center will host the Ford Go Further Ride and Drive Experience all weekend. Autocross enthusiasts can take passes on the course and speak with Ford experts on how to better enhance their ride. The Ford Racing Garage is back at Carlisle, providing onsite installations at no charge while guests walk the grounds and enjoy the show! The weekend includes a contest for a $2,000 Ford Racing Performance Parts Giveaway. Registration is live now via www.CarlisleEvents.com/GiveAways and the drawing is held on Saturday after 2 p.m. Four Matech GT1 race cars that completed at the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans will be making their U.S. debut during event weekend. This is the first time that these cars have been state side and will certainly be a draw for race and performance fans of all ages. Two weeks later, GM enthusiasts will have their turn with the Carlisle GM Nationals from June 20-22. The show is based around the Pontiac GTO. As part of the showcase, enthusiasts can meet the trio of men who were responsible for the development of the GTO: Milt Schornack, Russ Gee and Bill Collins. Also coming to Carlisle is an original Monkeemobile which was used on the TV program The Monkees. Not only has the car carried some very famous people, it also has an impressive history – check it out to learn more!
Another popular draw, especially for fans of the ‘70s movie Smokey and the Bandit, is a feature called the Bandit Run. The Bandit Run is a car cruise/road rally and is designed to honor the film as well as to encourage car enthusiasts to drive their collector cars. Also, the Solid Lifter Showroom is not to be missed. This display, located in and around Building G just outside of Gate 1, showcases a special 1969 display. Cars included will be rare and in some cases, part of a very limited production run. The show also includes fan favorites like a dyno machine, a swap meet, car corral, onsite autocross ridealongs, burnouts, kids activities, a women’s oasis and more. As the summer months continue, the hottest month brings one of the hottest shows on the schedule, The Chrysler Nationals from July 11-13. The event unofficially launches on Thursday, July 10, with a kick-off party and cruise-in at Cumberland Valley Motors in nearby Mechanicsburg, Pa. The free kick-off, presented by the Mopar Rebellion Car Club, draws upwards of 400+ cars and provides yet another great outlet for Mopar enthusiasts to congregate, talk shop and catch up on happenings since last year’s show. Throughout the weekend, the 100-year history of Dodge will be front and center. Unique displays include a special Race Hemi Reunion, a pre-war car display, an A12 Reunion and a special 50th anniversary display of the popular Plymouth Barracuda. The A12 showcase can be found within and around Building Y, while the ‘Cudas and Barracudas will be positioned in Building T. Numerous guests are scheduled to appear as part of these special celebrations, including Don Grotheer, Bob Riggle, Shirley Shahan, Mr. Norm and more. The weekend includes a Collector Car Appreciation Day ceremony, a birthday party for Dodge’s centennial, entertainment, the Dodge Power Rallye Tour, the Mopar Hall of Fame, a swap meet, car corral, burnouts, a contest for a Hemi engine, and more. Registration for the contest is available at www.CarlisleEvents.com/Giveaways. For more information on any of these events, visit www.carsatcarlisle.com. — Cruising Magazine 13
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*The annual Black Flagged Racing car show in South Jersey, which raises funds for the Wounded Warrior Project, will not take place this year. However, for those interested in continuing to donate to the WWP, a check or money order can be made payable to: Black Flagged Racing, 309 Coolidge Avenue, Carneys Point, NJ 08069. June 1 (Sunday) 10th Anniversary Riverfront Camaro Show Wilmington Riverfront 930 Justison St., Wilmington, DE 19801 8am-3pm Open to all Camaros and Firebirds. Rain date June 8. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, trophies, vendors welcome. Info: 302-545-8040 June 1 (Sunday) Sundance Saloon Custom Car/Bike Show Sundance Saloon 3531 Concord Rd., Aston, PA 19014 All day. $100 cash prize for 1st place car and bike! Trophies awarded to runners up. Food, DJ, bands, drinks. Open to cars pre1990; anything newer must be custom. Motorcycles, scooters, trikes must be pre1980 to register. Registration $5, opens at 8am, closes at noon. Rain date June 8. Info: Kelso @ 610-304-1438; carshowteam@comcast.net 18
June 6-8 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) Carlisle Ford Nationals 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013 Info: carlisleevents.com, 717-243-7855 June 7 (Saturday) Road Runners Car Show Falls Twp Comm Park 9125 Millcreek Rd., Levittown, PA 19054 11am-4pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Len @ (215) 510-6629; www. delawarevalleyroadrunners.com June 7 (Saturday) Cruizin’ The River Motorcycle Run & Show Downtown Burlington Pearl Street & the Promenade, Burlington, NJ 10am-4pm Info: Lisa @ 609-386-0200
EVENT LISTINGS June 7 (Saturday) Museum of Bus Transportation Spring Fling AACA Museum 161 Museum Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 9am-3pm The Museum of Bus Transportation invites you to their annual Spring Fling, where visitors have the ability to see the largest collection of antique buses on display in the United States. Displays are located inside the AACA Museum and outside on the grounds. A shuttle service is provided from the AACA Museum to the Museum of Bus Transportation George Sage collection storage complex for a great chance to see many of the vehicles not normally on public display. Special admission $5. Info: AACA Museum @ (717) 566-7100, thebusmuseum@yahoo.com; www. aacamuseum.org June 7 (Saturday) Father’s Day Show Black Tie Classics Rt. 30, Stratford, NJ 9am-3pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, trophies. Info: Tony @ 856-520-3230
June 7 (Saturday) Fallstownship Family Festival & for the Troops Car Show Fallstownship Community Park 9125 Millcreek Rd., Levittown, PA 19054 12-4pm Registration fee $15, trophies, BBQ contest, family day, all money goes to Liberty USO, fee, handicap accessible, food, music, all vehicles welcome, vendors welcome. Info: Len @ (215) 510-6629, lenpribish@hotmail.com; www. delawarevalleyroadrunners.com June 7 (Saturday) 38th Annual Gentilini Car Show Gentilini Ford 555 John S. Penn Blvd., Woodbine, NJ 10am-3pm Rain or shine. (Free) pre-reg. is required; free food, handicap accessible, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: 609-861-0100
June 7 (Saturday) 17th Annual Car Show @ Redmen Lodge Redmen Lodge Clyde Ave. & Rt. 13, Fruitland, MD 9am-3pm Breakfast and lunch available. Corvettes judged separately. Rain date June 8. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: www.EasternShoreCorvetteClub.org June 7 (Saturday) Endeavor Ldg. #17 Annual Car, Truck, Motorcycle & Tractor Endeavor Lodge Rt. 1 & Rt. 5, Milford, DE 9am-4pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Rick @ (302) 381-6817
June 13, 14 and 15 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) The Grand Ascent/The Elegance at Hershey Rt. 39 and Boathouse Rd., Hershey, PA 17033 10am-4:30pm See historical race cars charge up the back roadway to the Hotel Hershey, Friday and Saturday. This event captures the spirit of one of the oldest forms of motorsport competition, hill climbs! Celebrity drivers include Wayne Carini from “Chasing Classic Cars” and Dick Vermeli, past Philadelphia Eagles Coach. Donation to charity of $50 per ride. Daily adult admission $10/person; children 15 and under FREE, on-site vendors, food and free parking. Saturday activities include a 5K challenge. Info: Lisa Leathery @ (717) 619-1118, Lisa@TheEleganceAtHershey.com; www. theeleganceathershey.com
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Sunday, July 6, 2014 11:00am—4:00pm If you have a nice, old vehicle and a young family, come spend the day with us! For over 50 years, Storybook Land has been a favorite place for kids and for their parents. This totally shaded family amusement park is a great place to show your car or truck and to have fun with your family at the same time! Space is limited to 100 vehicles, so send your registration early! Vehicles 30 years or older are welcome (1981 or older). On the day of the show, each vehicle driver will receive four (4) Storybook Land tickets ($100 value) good for admission and unlimited rides for that day. Registered vehicles must be admitted between 9am and 11am. All vehicles must be placed before park opening at 11am. Owner agrees to show vehicle from 11am—4pm. Registration is $40.00. Please call or e-mail us for a registration form (609)646-0103 or Office@storybookland.com. 20
EVENT LISTINGS June 14 (Saturday) 6th Annual Mid-Atlantic Car Show & Nostalgia Drags Cecil County Dragway Rising Sun, MD 8am-5pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: (302) 544-0306 June 14 (Saturday) SJ Drifters 7th Annual Car Show Good Sports Gunning Club 53 Union Rd., Millville, NJ 7am-3pm Vendors, Chinese Auction, flea mkt., breakfast & lunch available, trophies, muffler rap, all vehicles welcome. Info: Dave @ (856) 364-5222 June 14 (Saturday) Cruise Down Memory Lane In Vineland Downtown Vineland Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ 4-10pm Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music. Info: Marv @ (856) 697-6306 June 14 (Saturday) The Ice Cream Shoppe Father’s Day Car Show The Ice Cream Shoppe 700 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809 11am-3:30pm 3rd Annual Ice Cream Shoppe Father’s Day Car Show. Free! Music, prizes, all vehicles welcome, handicap accessible, dash plaques (first 50 cars) food, drinks, and ice cream (free hot dog, water and ice cream for the first 50 cars). Info: Anthony Meloro @ (302) 798-6789, aaadryfoam@hotmail.com June 14 (Saturday) 4th Annual Greenville Auto Show Country House 4830 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807 11am-3pm Rain date June 15. 15 Trophies awarded, 50/50, door prizes, first 50 cars receive dash plaques & goodie bags, DJ Bob Burke playing the car tunes. $20 Registration 10am-noon. Info: LaBarre Everette @ (302) 983-6966, hgrotary@gmail.com
June 14 (Saturday) Chariots of Fire Car Show Granite Run Mal Rt. & Rt. 352 1067 W. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063 All Day. $15. Free t-shirts, trophies and awards, kid friendly, for charity, and more. Rain date June 21. Info: Pastor Lawrence Weed @ (610) 322-1622, pastorweed@hotmail.com; CHARIOTS-OF-FIRE.ORG June 14 (Saturday) Strawberry Festival Fair Hill Fairgrounds 4600 Telegraph Rd., Elkton, MD All Day. Classics, muscle cars, street rods, antiques, customs, rat rods, motor cycles $10 pre. reg. fee, $15 at gate, 9-11am, cash drawings, hot dog, chips, drinks, door prizes, flea mak. spaces avail., handicap accessible, kid friendly, all vehicles welcome, trophies, for charity, vendors welcome. Info: Donna @ 610-932-2718 June 14 (Saturday) Gov. Printz Antique Car Show Gov. Printz Park 101 Taylor Ave., Essington, PA 19029 9am-3pm On the Riverfront in Historic and Scenic Governor Printz Park, the show is open to cars and trucks up to 1989. Day of show entry fee $15, and proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Trophies for the top 25 vehicles, PLUS Best of Show. Peer ballot judging. No trailered vehicles. Show held in conjunction with the Tinicum Township 27th Annual Flea Market. For Flea Market info, call 610-5219002. Food, music, 50/50, door prizes and more! No charge for spectators. Rain date June 21. Info: Ron McAllister @ (Mor) ton-PA19 x21579, 820 Agnes Ave. June 14 (Saturday) 2014 Car, Track & Bike Show Cheer Comm. Ctr. 20520 Sand Hill Rd., Georgetown, DE 9am-2pm Rain date June 15. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, charity. Info: (302) 945-7122
EVENT LISTINGS June 14 (Saturday) 2nd Annual Car Show & The Fabulous Grease Band Indy Hall 23767 Samuel Adams Circle, Millsboro, DE 11am-3pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Liz @ (302) 858-3967 June 14 (Saturday) South Jersey Drifters 7th Annual Car Show Good Sports Gunning Club 53 Union Rd., Millville, NJ 08332 7am-3pm Pro-street, street rod, trucks, classics, muscle cars, swap meet, 50/50, Chinese Auction, raffle, trophies, flea market, crafts, muffler rap, DJ oldies, breakfast & lunch available, door prizes, Hawaiian theme, free leis. Reg. $5 Info: Tom @ 856-469-5432, Dave @ 856364-5222 June 15 (Sunday) 20th Anniversary Father’s Day Cruise to the Jersey Shore Car Show Oceanfront 1 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch, NJ 9am-4pm Rods, customs, classics, race cars, trophies, dash plaques, food, music, kid friendly, handicap accessible, free concert featuring the Belmonts, special appearance from Ronald McDonald, auto entry $10, spectators free. Proceeds benefit the local Ronald McDonald House. Info: Lee Greenwood @ (732) 6935487, lgreenwood@wrat.com; cruisetothejerseyshore.com June 15 (Sunday) Father’s Day Car Show Nay Aug Park Mulberry St., Scranton, PA Sponsored by Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club. Info: Joe Carra @ 570-344-2014; Registration: Don Kieffer @ 570-561-3286 June 20 (Friday) 1st Annual Tacony Lodge Car Show Tacony Lodge 4400 Magee Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135 10am-3pm Car and truck show. All proceeds will go to Help for Our Heroes that began as Change for the Troops in 2008. Fee. More Information: AthelstanLamberton Lodge# 482: (215) 221-2297, claude9039u@gmail.com
June 20-22 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) Carlisle GM Nationals 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013 Info: carlisleevents.com, 717-243-7855 June 21 (Saturday) Cakes & Cars 300 E. Basin Rd. New Castle, DE 19720 8am-3pm All you can eat pancake breakfast and car show (all types). Proceeds support missions for women and children. Info: Deb Sheehan @ sheedeb@yahoo.com June 21 (Saturday) Salem United Methodist Church Car and Truck Show Salem United Methodist Church 469 Salem Church Rd., Newark, DE 19702 9am-1pm Free for spectators. First 50 to register will get dash plaque and goodie bag. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, trophies, charity. Info: Michael Perialas @ (302) 893-2923, mperialas@hotmail.com June 21 (Saturday) Morris Racing Car Show Harrah’s Casino Philadelphia, PA 9am-2pm Open to cars, trucks, motorcycles. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Linwood @ (610) 931-2193 June 21 (Saturday) Laghorne Boro Business Assoc. Car Show On the streets Langhorne, PA 3-8pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: (215) 410-1276 June 21 (Saturday) 7th Annual Veterans Car, Truck & Bike Show Cherry Hill West High School 2101 Chapel Ave West, Cherry Hill, NJ 9am-2pm Food, Veterans Ceremony, Civil War cannon to be fired during National Anthem. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: John @ (856) 528-2868
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EVENT LISTINGS June 21 (Saturday) The Car, Bike & Truck Show The Lighthouse Church 27225 Kaye Rd, Laurel, DE 19956 9am-2pm Rain date June 22. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, vendors welcome. Info: Ron @ (410) 490-1136, rrafter@live. com; www.lighthousechurch.us June 22 (Sunday) Mega Mopar at Maple Grove 30 Stauffer Park Lane, Mohnton, PA 19540 8am Car show, swap meet, manufacturer’s midway, drag racing. Info: 610-856-9200, www. maplegroveraceway.com June 27 & July 25 (Fridays) Pitman 4th Friday Ballard Park Broadway & Pitman Ave., Pitman, NJ 5-8pm Park in the park, enjoy restaurants, shopping and music. Two trophies. Best stock and best modified. Kid friendly, all vehicles welcome. Info: Pitman Chamber of Commerce @ (856) 582-3444 June 27 & 28 (Friday & Saturday) 25th Annual S. Delaware Rod & Custom Jamboree Delaware State Fairgrounds Harrington, DE All day. Controlled burn-outs, Teeter Totter, flame throwers, rap-offs, neon parade, fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, trophies. Info: www.sdra.net June 27 (Friday) 2nd Annual Lewes Custom & Classic Car Show Hazzard Auto Complex @ Liberty Gas Station 1141 Savannah Rd., Lewes, DE 19958 9am-3pm Rain date June 29. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: Jerry @ (302) 855-5779 June 27 (Friday) Lawnside Heritage Day Car Show 323 E. Charleston Ave, Lawnside, NJ 9am-3pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, vendors welcome. Info: (856) 617-2253
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June 28 (Saturday) Hometown Celebration & Car Show Lake Lenape Park East Mays Landing, NJ 10am-3pm Crafts, food, DJ, fee, handicap accessible kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: John @ mayslandingmerchants@ comcast.net June 29 (Sunday) 28th Annual Red, White & Blueberry Festival & Car Show Hammonton High School Old Forks Road & White Horse Pike (Route 30), Hammonton, NJ 9am-2pm Registration from 9-11am. Open to all years, makes & models. Pre-register by June 1, $10. Day of show, $15. Blueberry pancakes, 8:30-11am. Fresh blueberries, music, food, craft vendors, children’s rides, dash plaques to the first 250 who register, door prizes, trophies, cash giveaway. More Information: Tony Sceia: (609) 561-3041, day of show 609-839-2239; Cruisin-Classics-Club@comcast.net; www. cruisinclassics.org July 4 (Friday) 4th of July Breakfast Show Silver Diner 2131 Rt. 38 Across from Cherry Hill Mall, Cherry Hill, NJ 8-11:45am Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. More Information: Chuck: (856) 904-4843 July 4 (Friday) Cruisin’ thru Time Front St., Laurel, DE 10am-2pm Proceeds benefit Laurel Boys & Girls Club. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Warren @ (410) 726-5617 July 6 (Sunday) Storybook Land’s 17th Annual Fabulous 50’s Day 6415 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 11am-4pm. Vehicles 30 years and older are welcome. Info: 609-646-0103, office@storybookland.com
EVENT LISTINGS July 6 (Sunday) 41st Annual Delaware Street Rods Car Show Moose Lodge 621 Dupont Hwy., New Castle, DE19720 8am-4pm Top 12 and other prizes. Awards at 3pm, Rods and customs, 20 years and older, grand prizes for both men and women! 50-50, Woman’s Chinese Auction, $10 per car, spectators $3, handicap accessible, kid friendly, music, food, and more. Info: Sharon Piccolo @ (302) 422-5105, sharonpiccolo@yahoo.com; www. delawarestreetrods.com July 6 (Sunday) Mt. Zion U M Church 8th Annual Car, Truck & Bike Show Mt. Zion U.M. Church 6101 Quantico Rd, Quantico, MD 9am-3pm Oysters, crab cakes, fish, chicken, etc. Rain or shine. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Philmore @ (443) 235-6713 July 11-13 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) Carlisle Chrysler Nationals 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013 Info: carlisleevents.com, 717-243-7855 July 11-13 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) Super Chevy Show at Maple Grove 30 Stauffer Park Lane, Mohnton, PA 19540 Drag racing, car show, swap meet, and more. Info: 610-856-9200, www. maplegroveraceway.com July 13 (Sunday) Hot Rod Garage Car Show July 12 (Saturday) Citizens’ Hose Company 6th Annual Car Show Willis Chevrolet 2707 South DuPont Boulevard, Smyrna, DE 19977 9am-3pm Hosted by the Citizens’ Hose Company of Smyrna. Food and refreshments will be served, a 50/50 raffle, DJ. Dash plaques presented to first 100 entries. Entry fee is $10 pre-registration and $15 day of show. Trophies will be awarded in 9 categories. Open to all years, makes, and models. Rain date July 13. Handicap accessible, kid friendly. More Information: Tyler Torres: chccarshow@gmail.com; www. citizenshoecompany.com
July 13 (Sunday) Hot Rod Garage Car Show Applebee’s in Voorhees 10am-1pm $20 includes free breakfast with paid entry. 8:30am-1pm registration. Rain date July 20. Supports Wounded Warriors. Info: 856-417-2669, infohotrodgarage@ yahoo.com; visit hotrodgaragenj.com July 13 (Sunday) Delco Cruisers’ 7th Annual Downtown Media Car Show Downtown Media State St., Media, PA 19063 10am-3pm Downtown show with all stores open. 35 trophies and mayor’s pick. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles and vendors welcome, trophies. Info: Tom Manning @ (610) 3292830, socref6211@aol.com; www. delcocruisers.org July 19 (Saturday) 2nd Annual Wheels for a Cure Holly Lake Campsites Rt. 24 & Holly Lake Rd., 32087 Holly Lake Rd, Millsboro, DE 9am-2pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, charity. Info: Barbara @ (302) 645-8902 July 19 (Saturday) Wings & Wheels @ Dover Air Force Base Dover Air Force Base Museum Rt. 13, Dover, DE 19904 8am-3pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Rich @ (302) 674-5365 July 26 (Saturday) Mizpah Vol. Fire Co. Car Show Mizpah Fire House Grounds 6478 Dehirsch Ave., Mizpah, NJ All day. 1st Annual car, cycle and rig show. $10 pre-registration, $15 day of show. Fee, handicap accessible, food, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, vendors welcome. Info: Kelley Davenport @ (609) 909-1331, Dolphingirly1969@comcast.net
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July 26 (Saturday) 3rd Annual Car Show For a Cure Washington Township High School 519 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd., Sewell, NJ 10am-4pm All proceed go to the Sarcoma Foundation of America in memory of a cruiser’s son, Derek. All makes, models, years welcome. Pre-register by June 30 and receive a free 2014 car show t-shirt. Live music by Mystery Machine, Dyno by Modern muscle Motor Sports, Vendors, food, crafters, games for the kids. Help out a great cause! More Information: Jim Schnapp: (856) 366-5034, jschnapp1@verizon.net; www. carshow4acure.com July 26 (Saturday) Wheels of Thunder & Gouldtown Fire Dept. Car Show & BBQ Gouldtown Fire Dept. 1137 Bridgeton - Millville Pike (Rt. 49), Bridgeton, NJ 11:45am-4pm Live music, BBQ chicken dinners, tables in the shade, fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Dave @ (856) 558-5978
July 27 (Sunday) 1st Annual Jersey Boys Fairlane Mini-Meet Englishtown Raceway Park 230 Pension Rd, Old Bridge Twp, NJ All Day. Open to 1962-1976 Ford Fairlanes, Torinos, Rancheros and Mercury equivalents only. Fee, food, music, trophies, vendors welcome. Info: Jim @ (201) 407-1711 or Bill Nese @ (609) 381-3249; etoenraceway.com Aug. 2 (Saturday) Pepboys Car and Bike Show Pepboys 711 N. Delsea Dr, Glassboro, NJ 8028 10am-3pm Trophies for cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Pictures with Manny, Moe, and Jack. $15 pre-registration due by Aug 1st. $20 at gate, registration day of event. Music by DJ Pepper Paul from Cruisin’ 92.1 FM, give-aways, vendor booths, food and beverages available. All proceeds go to Autism Awareness. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, all vehicles welcome. Info: Justin @ (856) 256-8000 x3, pepboyscarshow@gmail.com
July 26 (Saturday) Mt. Nebo U M Church Car Show Mt. Nebo Community Center 4498 White Deer Rd, Delmar, DE 9am-3pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: (302) 877-0408
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June 1 (Sunday) 7th Annual Perfection Cruise Perfection Auto Sale 2331 N. Delsea Dr., Vineland NJ 10am-2pm (rain or shine) Music, food, door prizes, awards, entertainment, 50/50, swap meet, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies available, kid friendly, and more. All proceeds benefit Our Lady of Mercy Academy’s “Peacemaker” Scholarship. Info: Ralph Hackney @ (856) 794-1776, 1ss427@verizon.net; perfectionautosales. net
Every Wednesday (June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug. 6) Hilltop Cruise Hilltop Creamery 1540 N. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012 6-9pm Wednesday nights weather permitting. Bring your cars, bring your family, bring your chairs. Handicap accessible, all vehicles welcome. Info: Dave: (609) 464-4652, hinella7@ comcast.net
Every Tuesday (June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug. 5) The Open Frame Tuesday Cruise-in Stonehedge Bowling Alley 580 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave., Akron, OH 44310 5-8:15pm 50/50 cash prize, bowling giveaways, car hop girls, mini golf, competition nights, custom car nights, top 10 cars of the season, best in show prizes! Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, all vehicles welcome. Info: Jeremy Shaddix: (330) 835-8707; Jsshaddix@aol.com
Thursdays (June 5, 12, 19; July 3, 10, 17, 31; Aug. 7) Cruisin’ at the Domino Domino Shopping Center Ridge Ave. and Domino Roxborough section, Philadelphia, PA 19128 All day. Handicap accessible, food, all vehicles welcome. Info: G.J. Beaver @ (215) 760-3031, Beaver56chevy@Hotmail.com
Every Tuesday (June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug. 5) Cruise Night 1643 Rt. 70 Southampton, NJ 5-8pm Cruise Night every Tuesday. Free admission! Great food and ice cream. Kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: Deborah Ware: Jdmware@aol.com Every Tuesday (June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug. 5) Kent Island Cruisers Cruise Nights Rita’s Water Ice (next to K-Mart) exit 37 off Rt. 50/301, Stevensville, MD 21666 6-9pm Through October. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: bchevy7@yahoo.com Every Tuesday (June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug. 5) Millsboro Dairy Queen Cruise Nights Dairy Queen Millsboro, DE 6-9pm Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. More Information: Rusty: (302) 934-7377
First Fridays (June 6; July 4; Aug. 1) Greater Bridgeton Amish Market Rt 49 720 Shiloh Pike, Bridgeton, NJ 4-8pm 1st Friday each month through Oct. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: market @ (856) 451-3008 Every Friday (June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 4, 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8) Johnson’s Corner “Sizzlin” Cruise Johnson’s Corner 133 Church Rd. & Hartford Rd., Medford, NJ 5-9pm Free hayrides, paved lot, farm house BBQ grilling, every Friday through Aug. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: Marcia @ (609) 654-8643 x110, marcia@johnsonsfarm.com First Saturdays (June 7; July 5; Aug. 2) Jake’s Wayback Burgers Cruise Nights Jake’s Wayback in BJ’S Parking Lot Rt. 113 Millsboro, DE 5-9pm The June event, a show, will be a fundraiser for the SPCA. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: 302-934-8303
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First Saturdays (June 7; July 5; Aug. 2) Corvette Club of Northern Delaware’s Monthly Pike Creek Cruise Pike Creek Shopping Center 4732 Limestone Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808 4-8pm Held 1st Saturday through Oct. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: CCND: www.vetteclub.org Every Saturday (June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; Aug. 2, 9) High Octane 907 N. Main Rd. Co. Rt. 555, Vineland, NJ 8:30-11am High Octane is a group of car guys with a passion for all things automotive. From rat rods to exotics, all are welcome. Info: Jim Donahue @ (609) 456-2730, jducati@comcast.net; www.highoctanesj. com Second Wednesdays (June 11; July 9) Bordentown Yacht Club Cruise Nights Bordentown Yacht Club 1 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, NJ 5-9pm Second Wednesdays through Oct. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: (609) 462-3739 Second Wednesdays (June 11; July 9) Woodbury Cruise Nights Martin’s Place South Evergreen Ave., Woodbury, NJ 6-9pm Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: Lee @ (856) 845-9765; www. woodburyautoshow.com Second Wednesdays (June 11; July 9) Lapps Olympia Dairy Bar Rt. 40, one mile west of Cowtown Carney’s Point, NJ Have fun, meet new people, show off your car. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, all vehicles welcome. Info: Jim Shriver @ 609-2020437, jschevy48@comcast.net; backroadcruisers.net Second Fridays (June 13; July 11; Aug. 8) The Perryville Outlet Center Cruise Nights Perryville Outlet Center 68 Heather Lane, Perryville, MD 5-9pm Every second Friday; rain date following Friday. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Debbie @ (443) 945-1327
Second Fridays (June 13; July 11; Aug. 8) Pep Boys Cruise Nights Pep Boys Black Horse Pike across from Barb’s Harley Davidson, Audubon, NJ 5-8pm Rain dates following Friday. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, all vehicles welcome. Info: Tony @ (856) 520-3230 Second Saturdays (June 14; July 12; Aug. 9) 1st State Mustang & Ford Club’s Monthly Pike Creek Cruise Pike Creek Shopping Center 4732 Limestone Rd., Wilmington, DE19808 4-8pm Held second Saturdays through Oct. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. More Information: Dave: (302) 547-8456 Third Sundays (June 15; July 20) Kimothy’s Place Cruises Kimothy’s Place RT 13 South bound side Between Middletown & Smyrna, Smyrna, DE 2-6:30pm July 20 Toys for Tots Cruise. Benefitting the A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Tony @ (302) 998-5951 Third Sundays (June 15; July 20) House of Brews House of Brews Old Blackhorse Pike Located in the Walmart Plaza, Turnersville, NJ 12-3pm Every third Sunday through Oct. All events are free and all vehicles are welcome. Discounts on food, music, trophies, door prizes, 50/50 and more. Benefits “Toys for Kids” program. Canceled if raining. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, charity. Info: Drew @ (856) 318-1260; www. nostalgiaknights.com Third Wednesdays (June 18; July 16) SJ AACA “Bobbit Auto” Cruise Nights Bobbit Auto 595 Quinton Rd., Salem, NJ 5-8pm Hot dogs & beverage for all drivers who bring out their antique autos 3rd Wednesdays through Sept. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: Chuck @ (609) 221-5435
EVENT LISTINGS Third Wednesdays (June 18; July 16) Hot Rod Garage Free Cruise Night 6-9pm Free cruise night, free pizza, and door prizes. Info: 856-417-2669, infohotrodgarage@ yahoo.com; visit hotrodgaragenj.com Third Wednesdays (June 18; July 16) Third Wednesday Night Studebaker Cruise Nights Woodbury Train Station Café 101 Cooper St., Woodbury, NJ 5-9pm Third Wednesdays through October. Sponsored by the South Jersey Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club. Bring your Historic and Classic Cars and Trucks to the Woodbury Train Station Café, all are welcome. 20% off food and drinks for all attendees. Handicap accessible, child friendly, music, car talk, free parking. Info: Rich Melini @ (856) 384-8383, richmelini@verizon.net Third Thursdays (June 19; July 17) DVRR Cruise Nights Fallstownship Community Park 9125 Millcreek Road, Levittown, PA 19054 6-9pm 20 plaques every cruise nights Franks Funnel Cakes 50/50, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, charity, vendors welcome. Info: Len Pribish @ (215) 510-6629, lenpribish@hotmail.com; www. delawarevalleyroadrunners.com Third Thursdays (June 19; July 17) Cruizin The River Car & Motorcycle Cruise Nights Downtown Burlington Pearl Street & the Promenade, Burlington, NJ 6-9pm Free event. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Lisa @ (609) 386-0200 Third Thursdays (June 19; July 17) Collingswood Cruise Nights 678 Haddon Ave. Collingswood, NJ 6-9pm Third Thursdays through Oct. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: (856) 858-9275
Third Thursdays (June 19; July 17) Road Runners Cruise Nights Falls Twp Comm Park 9125 Millcreek Rd, Levittown, PA 19054 6-9pm Third Thursdays through Sept. Info: Len @ (215) 510-6629; www. delawarevalleyroadrunners.com Third Fridays (June 20; July 18) Taylors Bar & Grill Cruise Taylors Bar & Grill 2021 N. Blackhorse Pike, Williamstown, NJ 5-8pm Every third Friday through Oct. Free. Door prizes, trophies, 50/50, music, discounts on food and more. Benefits “Toys for Kids” program. Canceled if raining. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, charity. Info: Ronnie @ (856) 875-9709; nostalgiaknights.com Third Fridays (June 20, July 18) Cruise at Steamtown Mall 300 Lackawanna Ave. Scranton, PA 6-9pm Raffles, music, 50/50, giveaways, sponsored by Villa Capri Car Club. Info: Joe Carra @ 570-851-8633 Third Saturdays (June 21; July 19) Fox Run Cruise Nights Fox Run Shopping Center Rts. 40 & 72, Bear, DE 4-8pm All makes & Models welcome. No bow tie required. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: Mike @ (302) 757-3664 Third Saturdays (June 21; July 19) Custard Corral Custard Corral 2100 E. Broad St., Millville, NJ 6-9pm Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: John Wolfe @ (856) 825-3047 Fourth Sundays (June 22; July 27) Uncle Al’s Music Warehouse Cruise @ Golden Corral Golden Corral Buffet & Grill 3624 So. Delsea Dr., Vineland, NJ 5-8pm Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: (856) 304-4749
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EVENT LISTINGS Fourth Sundays (June 22; July 27) Cruise Night at Danny’s Pizza Pizzaz Danny’s Pizza Pizzaz 1288 Delsea Dr. 4-8pm Fourth Sundays through Aug. Free slice of pizza. Music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Danny @ (856) 694-4422
July 25 (Friday) Hot Summer Nights Cruise Riverview Beach Park Rt. 49, Pennsville, NJ 5-9pm Support our troops. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, all vehicles welcome. Info: Jason Bennett @ (856) 491-1836
Fourth Wednesdays (June 25; July 23) Toscana Rest. @ Carvel Ice Cream Get Together Toscana parking lot Rt. 77 Mullica Hill, NJ A great Wednesday night out to show your car and meet new friends. Handicap accessible, food, all vehicles welcome. Info: Jim Shriver @ (609) 2020437, JSCHEVY48@COMCAST.NET; backroadcruisers.net
July 27 (Sunday) Adelphia Cruise Night Adelphia’s Restaurant 1750 Clements Bridge Rd., Deptford, NJ 4-8pm Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: ogsccinfo@verizon.net
June 27 (Friday) 9th Annual Cruise In Foster’s Auto Service 152 North East Rd. North East, MD 21901 Please bring non-perishable food item to help sponsor the Union Hospital Cancer Program. Food, door prizes, goodie bags, and more. Info: 410-287-5821 June 28 (Saturday) A Mid Summer’s Night Cruise Richland Village Rt. 40 & Main St., Richland, NJ 4-8pm Fundraiser for NJ Memorial Home in Vineland. Collecting can goods for food bank. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, charity. Info: Marv @ (856) 697-6306 July 5 (Saturday) The Chesapeake Classic Car Club Honoring Vets Cruise-in Waterside Village Shopping Center Easton, MD Info: Dickie Maxwell @ 410-725-4081, rmaxwell@prestonmotor.com
Aug. 2 (Saturday) The Chesapeake Classic Car Club Benefit Cruise-in Waterside Village Shopping Center Easton, MD Info: Dickie Maxwell @ 410-725-4081, rmaxwell@prestonmotor.com Aug. 9 (Saturday) Kirkwood Highway Cruize DE Kirkwood Highway Back and forth between Possum Park Rd. and Prices Corner Rain date Aug. 16. Aug. 9 (Saturday) 3rd Annual Classic Car Cruise-In Home Depot 1301 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE 19713 Noon-3pm Benefitting Cancer Support Community Delaware. Rain date Aug. 10. 15 trophies awarded, 50/50, door prize, raffle, first 50 cars receive dash plaques & goodie bags. Registration 11am-1pm. $20 registration. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, all vehicles welcome. Info: LaBarre Everette @ (302) 983-6966, marketing@cscde.org; www.cscde.org
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was going through my stack of old car dealer brochures last month and I decided to look through them and reminisce about the good old days of American cars. As I leafed through the pages, I soon realized that there is something that made cars back in the 1960s and ’70s something so much more special than cars of today. Quite simply, the selection of models for almost any given car covered whatever automotive need you had. Now, for instance, how did you like your Chevy? We have, say, the 1962 Impala that you can get in a two door coupe or convertible. Perhaps a station wagon is in order? Too much money and you need to budget a bit more? Then let’s go to the Biscayne in a four door or a two coupe. Of course, there is the bubble back version too. If you are feeling sporty, you can get a convertible in the Impala line. Now let’s see what I can order on my car. I’ll get a four speed or a three speed for the standard transmission. Then again, a power glide may do if I’m not up to shifting. Will it have a bench or bucket seats for the ride? Color choices were most plentiful and interiors were often more varied than today. In my opinion, today’s car interiors are either black, beige or some form of tan or white. Also the Chevy Impala, Ford Galaxy and Dodge Charger, among others, were two door coupes at their best. Most all rides today seem to be four doors. I was told that is the European look, but I’ll take my ride American-themed any day. I guess the Camaro, Mustang, Corvette and Challenger owners are still smiling since their cars still have the “old” theme in style and models. Yes, as I look at the many pieces of car literature of the so-called height of American car manufacturing, I’m very happy to have been born in a time when the makers of our domestic rides gave us choices that were as varied as possible.
CRUISING 101
Hey Cruisers, Well, gang, summer’s here, and I’m enjoying the heat – yes, I said enjoying! If it gets too hot, there is always a stream, lake or ocean to jump into. I’m in N.J. after all. And of course for those of us at an event, cool water is always available and if we’re lucky it may even be a cold one! Here’s a Cruising 101 tip: the night before an event, put a six-pack of water into your freezer, and you’ll have cold water all day and even be able to keep food cool in your ice chest with no mess. And no draining it afterwards – and you didn’t even have to go out to buy a bag of ice! Recently, I attended a show at the Stone Mansion in Sewell. It was a wellattended event with quite a few vehicles I had not seen before. It was run well, on-time, and interesting. Well done! Everyone please take a look through this issue’s calendar; there are a lot of first-time events and some may be in your neighborhood. This calendar has enough new ideas for anyone. I announced last issue that I had purchased a vehicle, a 1978 Cadillac Flower Car, kind of a modified hearse. For those of you who know me, you’ll understand. Although, I will say the words “tubbed,” “wheelie bars,” “tunnel ram” and “side pipes” come to mind. In the Aug.-Sept. issue of Cruising I’ll return to my day of writing full stories. It has been quite a few years, but I hope that you will enjoy my efforts. Side note: If you know me, you know I love my ice cream and milkshakes. It’s not summer without one. So in my travels, I recently visited the Custard Corral in Millville for their car show, and of course sampled their goods. I also went to Bridgeton to the Amish Village and had some of their homemade ice cream and enjoyed their 100 car turnout. Finally, over I went to The Purple Penguin for their show and a movie. Love these shows that include ice cream. If your event has this item, look for me and maybe it’ll get my seal of approval.
See you at the shows! And by the way, I like cherry shakes.
Department of Aging: Please take a kid to a car show. We need to make this new generation appreciate the classics.
Larry Lazareff
Department of Communications: Television shows that promote and glorify street racing are not cool. Let’s take racing to the tracks.
Cell: 856-297-5012 after 6pm • larrylazareff@gmail.com
Department of Health: Blasting a car radio to the max is the perfect way to keep the economy going. In a few years these audio junkies will be buying tons of hearing aids. Department of Health: Breakfast, cars and coffee gatherings help start our day with proper nourishment. I wish you all a million miles of smiles as the cruisin’ summer of 2014 descends upon our hobby.
For those who need to send me information, please forward to:
Larry Lazareff 1920 S. Delsea Dr. Unit #6 Vineland, NJ 08360
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YOUR WHEELS
RICH RININSLAND 1952 Pontiac Chieftain “Canadian built business coupe. One of 170 built. 239-C.1/102 H.P./ Six cylinder (3) on the tree”
VINNIE VENTORINO 1969 Ford Mustang “Engine-418 stroker, 3:70 Post-rear qinch, C4 Street & Strip trans, Frame rails, molychrome front & rear supports. Deluxe interiorblack, Headman Headers, Magnaflow stainless exhaust system. Horse Power - Just E Nuff.”
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