SPRINTING INTO ACTION Carlisle Events kicks off ambitious schedule with Spring Carlisle April 22-26.......Page 12
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EVENT SPOTLIGHTS Lead East Becomes ECCA Fun Run, The Race of Gentlemen, East Coast Indoor Nationals, AC Car Auction......Pages 8-14
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UNDER THE HOOD... Spring Edition (April-May 2015) Sneak Peek at Hot Shows..................................................................................................5 Weighing Modifications Against Future Value......................................................6-7 Event Spotlights...............................................................................................................8-14 President’s Forum................................................................................................................15 Show Calendar......................................................................................................................19 Cruise Calendar....................................................................................................................26
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March 22: Swap Meet & Flea Market Salem County Fairgrounds, 735 Route 40, Woodstown, NJ 08098 Info: Gary Green 856-575-5547
May 15-17: Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 Info: www.carlisleevents.com; 717-243-7855
March 28: 2nd Annual Spring Cecil County Drags, Swap Meet & Car Show 1916 Theodore Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911 Info: John @ 302-544-0306
May 17: Shine in the Pines Car Show & Bluegrass Festival 31 Batsto Rd. & Rts. 542, Hammonton, NJ 08037 Info: 609-541-3041
March 29: Metro Petro Swap Meet & Flea Market Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 Info: Ed @ 201-493-7172
May 17: Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament BBQ & Car Show 504 West Avenue, Minotola, NJ 08341 Info: Bill @ 609-381-3249
April 4: The Big Mother Flying Car Show Flying W Airport, Medford, NJ 08055 Info: Barry @ 609-857-1159
May 21-24: Lucas Oil Drag Series 30 Stauffer Park Lane, Mohnton, PA 19540 Info: www.maplegroveraceway.com; 610-856-9200
Every Monday beginning April 6: Mighty Joe’s Citgo Cruise Nights 1231 Rt. 206, Shamong, NJ 08088 Info: 609-268-0303
May 30: Mega Mopar Series 30 Stauffer Park Lane, Mohnton, PA 19540 Info: www.maplegroveraceway.com; 610-856-9200
April 12: Brandywine AACA Swap Meet & Flea Market Kennett Square, PA 19348 Info: Andrew @ 302-738-4483
June 5-7: Carlisle Ford Nationals 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 Info: www.carlisleevents.com; 717-243-7855
April 12: Cars For A Cure The Palace, Blackwood, NJ 08012 Info: Gene @ 856-207-4358
June 7: 8th Annual Perfection Auto Cruise Rt. 47, Vineland, NJ 08360 Info: Ralph @ 609-517-2023
April 18: Wheels of Thunder Car Show Wal-Mart, 1130 Highway 77, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 Info: Phil @ 609-805-5539
June 7: DVCC Riverfront Camaro Show The Riverfront, 800 Justison St., Wilm. De 19801 Info: 302-381-5565
April 25: Castaway Critters Exotic Car Show AACA Museum, Hershey, PA 17033 Info: 717-566-7100
June 13: 24th Cruise Down Memory Lane Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360 Info: Marv @ 856-697-6306
May 2: 4th Annual Delcastle High School Car Show 1417 Newport Road, Wilmington, DE 19804 Info: Tony @ 302-995-8117
June 13: 7th Annual Mid-Atlantic Car Show & Drags 1916 Theodore Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911 Info: John @ 302-544-0306
May 3: Draggin’ Wagon Spring Car Show Honeybrook, PA 19344 Info: Butch @ 717-629-1042
June 14: Cruisin’ with Smart Drive Car Show Wilmington University, Rt. 13, Dover, DE 19901 Info: LaBarre Everett @ 302-983-6966
May 7-10: Spring Boardwalk Classic Car Show The Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260 Info: Emily @ 609-522-3644
June 20: Thunder on the River Car Show DowntownColumbia, PA 17512 Info: www.PaRivertowns.com; 717-684-5249
May 9: Beers & Gears @ Delaware Park 777 Delaware Park Blvd., Wilmington, DE 19804 Info: Scott @ 302-983-0588
June 20: Greenville Auto Show Country House, 4830 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807 Info: LaBarre Everett @ 302-983-6966
May 9-10: Wings & Wheels Air & Car Show Millville Airport, Millville, NJ 08332 Info: www.millvilleairshow.com or 856-825-3047 5
Weighing Modifications Against Future Value How important is originality? By Frank Adkins 6
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ow concerned are you with the originality of your car? Do you fret over every detail to correctly restore your car to as-new condition right down to the correct camshaft, compression ratio, and rear axle gearing? Do you strive for a mostly correct appearance while secretly embracing invisible internal modifications in the interest of adding horsepower? Do you prefer modified cars ranging from a few simple bolt-ons to radical alterations to the driveline, interior, and body panels? Before you answer those questions, what are your long-term plans for your car? Do you plan to ever sell it? How concerned are you with its resale value, either in the present or in the future? Even if you have no plans of ever selling, consider this: someday your car will be sold. You might clutch the keys until you take your dying breath, but your heirs, their heirs, or somebody down the line will eventually trade your car for cash. Most of us own cars that are worth at least a few thousand dollars; much of the iron present at the shows and cruises in our area is valued in the tens of thousands of dollars. No matter what our cars mean to us or how we wish to build them, we cannot ignore their values. Those values will be important to somebody one day. That said, only you can decide how important the value of your car is to you. Furthermore, it is up to you whether or not you should allow the potential change in your car’s current or future value to influence your decisions on how to build it. Unless the car in question is a high-end custom from a nationally known shop or has an interesting and documented history, such as many TV and movie cars, original cars are usually valued higher than their modified counterparts. Yes, there are obvious exceptions to this statement, but as a rule, a correct car will fetch more greenbacks than an incorrect car. But how much fun is it to drive a car with quiet exhaust, ill-handling skinny bias-ply tires, and undersized drum brakes that are marginal at best? Will it compromise the value of your car to address some of the factory’s shortcomings in the quest to improve the performance, safety, and fun factor of your car? That’s something only you can decide, but understand that every potential future owner will also be affected by your decisions. Furthermore, these decisions will directly impact the size of the pool of potential buyers when it finally comes time to sell. I wonder how important originality will be to the next generation. Will they care if the nuts holding the master cylinder to the firewall are cadmium plated when in fact they are supposed to be black phosphate coated? Will they appreciate that you spent a couple of years and several hundred dollars obtaining the correct date coded exhaust manifolds or the ultra-rare air cleaner that was originally found only on your particular year, model, and engine? Will it matter to them if your car still has its original engine or transmission? We can’t see into the future, but to get an idea of how to best answer these questions perhaps we can look into the past. It’s a tired axiom that we restore the cars we grew up with—either those that we drove in our youth or those that we lusted for but could not afford. A fair number of ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s cars have been restored over the last 40 years, but many of them are no longer in the hands of those who so lovingly refurbished them. Many of these same cars that had been so painstakingly rebuilt decades ago have been reborn as street rods with modern drivelines, brakes, suspension, and interior appointments. Obviously, originality is of little concern to a street rod owner or builder. To them, creativity, build skill, and the driving experience all trump originality. I have owned my ’68 Dodge Dart GT for 32 years. I have modified it, raced it, wrecked it, rebuilt it, and run the wheels off it. My Dart served me faithfully every day for years and it has seen me through every major transition in my life. I will never sell it so I don’t care what it is worth to anybody else, but I know someday it will matter to our kids. I also know that the more appeal it has to others, the better the chance that it will find a good home when I’m gone. My wife and I own a number of other cars, but three are particularly collectible: her ’65 Mustang convertible, our ’67 Plymouth GTX, and our ’68 Plymouth Road Runner. None of these cars has its original engine, though to the untrained eye all three appear stock. Originally equipped with a 260 cubic inch V-8 (long absent by the time we acquired the car), I repowered the Mustang with a later 302 and replaced the automatic transmission with a four-speed. The GTX is powered by a 440 just as it was when it was new, but the
current engine was assembled from a ’72 block, ’69 heads, and a ’69 intake manifold. The Road Runner once cradled a 383 in its engine bay, but a transplanted 400 now resides in its place. Aside from their non-original engines and transmissions, electronic ignition, radial tires, and non-stock wheels, all three cars are pretty much as they left the factory. It is safe to say that all three would be worth more in today’s market if they were in completely original condition, but we have no intention of selling any of the three. Tracking down correctly date coded engine components and correcting the other minor modifications would be time consuming and quite costly, and we would likely never recoup those costs even if we did sell. But would going to the effort and expense to make our cars as correct as possible pay off in the future? When the day comes that our children sell our cars, will they be able to pocket more cash from the next generation buyer to make all the trouble worthwhile? I doubt it. If history repeats itself, definitely not. Recently I came upon an ad for a 440 engine block from a ’67 Dodge Coronet R/T, the sister car to our GTX. The casting date was a couple of months prior to the build date of the GTX, making it suitable for our car. The cylinders were already .040 inch oversize and needed to be bored again, and it was missing the main caps. The seller wanted $600. Buying a set of main caps and then having the block align bored would up the investment to around $1,000, and that’s just to bring the block to the point that it was suitable to build. Furthermore, I would be gambling that the cylinders would clean up at an 0.060 inch overbore. The matching transmission was also available as a core, with no guarantee regarding its serviceability, for an additional $500. By the time I built the engine and transmission I would have to invest at least a few thousand dollars more, all in the interest of obtaining correct date codes. While the VIN is not stamped into the block or transmission case and nobody could prove the car was not built with that engine and transmission, I would not claim those parts to be original to the car. I would simply say it has correctly date coded components.
Writer Frank Adkins in his 1968 Dodge Dart GT.
But the car runs great as it is. After building and installing the new engine and transmission, the driving and ownership experiences wouldn’t be enhanced at all. Although the value of the car would be somewhat elevated from its current level, I doubt that our heirs could recoup our investment. Instead, it would be better to invest that money toward other improvements, such as minor body repairs and paint. For lesser cars, the decision to modify is more complicated. The value of cars lacking “pedigree” are usually dwarfed by those of their high performance and/or well optioned counterparts. Often, tasteful and well planned modifications add to the value of a more pedestrian model, but going over the top can be detrimental to the value of the car in the years to come when those modifications become dated. Just look at the values of the pro-street cars built in the early ‘90s. While I cannot say what the future holds, I do believe that the generation poised to assume ownership of our cars will be less concerned with originality than we are, but also less tolerant of outdated modifications. Whether or not you agree with me, understand that your car will one day change hands. The next owner’s opinions and tastes will likely differ from yours, and those differences will directly impact the value of your car. 7
EVENT SPOTLIGHTS
East Coast Indoor Nationals A Fun Run to the Shore More than 200 cars assembled at the Vineland High School parking lot in Vineland, N.J., for the 7th annual Fun Run 1 cruise to Ocean City, N.J. Participants came from throughout the area including Delaware and Pennsylvania for this run to the Jersey shore. With 236 rides ranging from muscle cars to street rods, there was a real buffet of chrome and paint eye candy to enjoy. The run took the drivers through the back roads of Southern New Jersey. The run was put on by the South Jersey Cruisers Association and a special “thank you” was given to the Vineland Police department for assisting the safe exit of the cruisers out of Vineland. — Text and photos by Ben Notaro
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For the past 25 years Dave and Nancy Cohen have made it a mission to travel to various car events across the country to invite car owners to participate in Dave’s show, East Coast Indoor Nationals. His keen eye for the most unique and high caliber car goes without saying. Each year in Timonium, Md., Dave and his team host this show that includes a Toys for Tots drive with the United Sates Marines on hand to collect toys, a 50/50, a celebrity guest and more. The guest for the this show was a genuine guy from the TV show Counting Cars, none other than Horny Mike. The show is housed indoors at the Cow Palace Hall located at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, which gives everyone a chance to enjoy the event regardless of the weather. A special feature for this show was the raffling off of the “Tot Rod” pick-up truck. You had to be there to see this build that some lucky winner would go home with. As always, this event has a purpose: to raise funds and toys for children as well as allowing spectators a chance to feast their eyes on a great selection of Dave’s handpicked auto eye candy. — Text and photos by Ben Notaro
The Atlantic City Car Auction
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The beach resort of Atlantic City, New Jersey is noted for its great casinos, super entertainment and fine beaches. But there is an automotive side to the city that comes alive each year and brings thousands of car enthusiasts out to the Atlantic City Classic Car Show and Auction. Hundreds of cars are up for bidding at the Atlantic City Convention Center for this winter happening. If it has wheels, it’s up for auction from cruisers to classics and then some. The auction also has a large group of vendors that have car related goodies for visitors to check out for purchase. It’s a winter car guys and gals experience that has been taking place for over 40 years. This year saw a group of cars for sale from the TV show “Boardwalk Empire”. Event producers GPK Auctions along with the seaside town of Atlantic City...perfect together.
This hobby of ours is deeply rooted in the history of our nation, especially after World War II. Returning servicemen came home with a desire for a normal civilian life and many were ready to enjoy the great American automobile. But at the 7th annual Aviation Celebration at the Millville N.J. Airport, cruising rides weren’t the only things around – vintage military aircraft were on hand for a day of reminding us of times past. The large show also featured rides from all persuasions and the winners were picked by the veterans who served in the military. The Garden State 50’s Car Club did a fine job on the car show and the Millville Air Museum team assembled a great array of aircraft. By the way, if you are a WWII airplane or history buff, visit the Millville Army Airfield Museum.
— Text and photos by Ben Notaro
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25th Annual Interclub Meeting
For many years and still to this day the great American pick-up truck is the work horse of the vehicles used on our highways. The pick-up was once the epitome of Spartan rides. Amenities like plush interiors and air conditioning were not what was meant to be on a ride that was essentially meant to get used and abused. Well, today the modern pick-up truck has just about anything you can get in a luxury ride, and it still carries sheets of 4x8 plywood in the back. As a matter of fact, the truck is a great ride to make into a street rod, street machine or resto-ride. The next time you are at a car event, look closely at the vehicles that were once work horses and are now thoroughbreds.
The many members of the car community look forward to the coming of spring and the cruising season by looking for telltale signs. One such harbinger of the car hobby calendar for the upcoming year is the annual Interclub Meeting. This event draws event promoters and representatives from more than 20 car clubs. This year’s 25th annual meeting was hosted by Cruising Magazine and the master of ceremonies was Cruising 101 columnist Larry Lazareff. Several additional speakers stepped up as well during the meeting at Christiana Hilton in Christiana, Del. Needless to the say, the car guys and gals will have a full agenda of events with the many flyers that were on the table. The four states that were represented will definitely have the cruising crowd busy picking and choosing what event to take their ride out to. Cruising Magazine looks forward to serving the members of the car community in the cruising season of 2015. Yes, it’s that time of the year again!
— Text and photos by Ben Notaro
— Text and photos by Ben Notaro
Evolution of the Pick-Up
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How Do You Like Your “T”? The T-Bucket is one of those cars that seems to be the ambassador of the car hobby. It’s one of those rides that pops up at nearly every car show and you can spot a T in a heartbeat. The original car came in several body styles with the open car later arguably being the most accessible for future rodders. The T-Bucket’s popularity seems to have started with a TV show “77 Sunset Strip” that debuted in 1958. A character named Kookie needed a ride to showcase his cool hot rod-type persona. Enter Norm Grabowski, an avid street rodder and occasional actor. Norm got his hands on a T-Bucket and added some extra touches to the car and, as they say, “a star was born.” The image of the T went from hot rod to cool ride and soon the public began to associate it with the fun and creative side of the car hobby. The neat thing about the T-Bucket is you never see two that are totally alike. Each car is as much an individual as the person who builds it. Enjoy some photos of the car called the Model T that revolutionized America starting in 1908 and seems to never go out of style or fade away.
Four Doors Are Fun, Too If you grew up in the 1950s and ‘60s, you probably understood this idea: what you drove indicated your position or attitude in life. If you were of the sporty persuasion, you may have owned a two door hardtop or a convertible. If you needed more room, you could opt for the two extra doors that allowed extra room for family members, or items that you could put in the back seat and easily retrieve. Those two extra doors gave you access to more car to use. Our hobby seemed to be centered on sportier models for a while and now the cars with four doors are getting the recognition that they deserve. It just goes to show you that if two doors are fun, then four doors are twice the fun when we go cruising. — Text and photos by Ben Notaro
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Revved Up For a Hot Season After a whirlwind 40th Anniversary Season, Carlisle Events is gearing up for 2015. The fun starts in April with Spring Carlisle, which is April 22-26 and includes a swap meet and car corral, along with a two-day auction. Specialty show season kicks off in May with the Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals from May 15-17. This show hosts cars from around the world, all parked by country of origin. 59 Germay Dr. | Wilmington, DE 19804 Enthusiasts from all over the Mid-Atlantic will not only show and see rare and unique cars, but will meet industry guests, listen to music, shop the large kit-car themed swap meet and take a trip around the automotive world. For 2015, Asian cars are the feature and the Passport Program returns too, allowing guests to earn prizes by walking the grounds and seeing all the cars. The Cumberland Valley region is also a popular draw for guests as the scenic back country roads and covered bridges make for great afternoon car cruise options for those looking to take a break from the show itself. Carlisle’s Summer of Muscle follows as the Ford Nationals (June 5-7), GM Nationals (June 26-28) and Chrysler Nationals (July 10-12) honor some of the best muscle cars of all time. In addition, an array of tail fins and chrome are showcased, too. For Ford weekend, the show celebrates its 20th anniversary and celebrates the GT, Thunderbird • Seller Misrepresentation and Merkur, while GM hosts a nice array of 5th Generation Camaros, the IROC Camaro, • Odometer Problems - TMU/Exempt Fins of the ‘50s as well as a cool ‘80s music to complement the IROC reunion. Chrysler • Auction/Internet Problems fans coming to Carlisle in July can honor the cars and individuals that have helped • Title Problems - Open Titles • Estate/Divorce Car Problems make history with the Mopar Hall of Fame. Event weekend also hosts Collector Car • Fraudulent Documentation Appreciation Day, a Forward Look reunion, massive swap meet and more. • Restamping Engines/Trim Tags Carlisle Events shifts into high gear for four events in a six-week span. Carlisle Performance & Style continues to honor the hottest, newest and freshest trends in the • Inaccurate Car Appraisals hobby and will do so with all-new dates, July 17-19. Not long after, it’s Carlisle Truck • Shipping Damages Nationals (Aug. 7-9) weekend where trucks, Jeeps, SUVs, vans and more are showcased • Estate/Divorce Car Problems alongside monster and mini trucks. The Bloomsburg Nationals (Aug. 14-16) follow for what can only be described as an all-star event. All makes, models, styles and eras of production are welcome. Finally, Carlisle’s specialty show season concludes with Corvettes at Carlisle (Aug. 2850-STATE REPRESENTATION 30). The world’s largest all-Corvette show focuses on the 1965 Corvette in 2015 with a special 50th Anniversary display. Fall Carlisle runs Sept. 30-Oct. 4. For more information on any of these events, visit CarlisleEvents.com.
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The Race of Gentlemen L
Text and photos by Ben Notaro
et’s go back to the early days of the great American automobile. The days before high-tech racetracks were invented and speeds were 200 miles per hour and faster. Men would take their cars, and many times in the confines of their home garages, would invent equipment that would allow the cars to go faster than the factorymade engines would allow. The race track was usually the best location that offered a flat surface for the cars to run on, and the drivers relied on the starter with the flag in hand. Timing was with a mechanical watch. If you lived along the shore and bordered the ocean, you may have been lucky enough to have a long, flat and vast beach to race your car on. Daytona, Fla., became a legend long before the professional race facilities were made because of the sheer size of its beach. It was meant for speed. Today we have tracks that are part of mega-big complexes with high-tech facilities. Wouldn’t it be nice to go back to the days of old when man and car were truly one? To a time when speed equipment was made in the garage and rules and regulations on speed were not so over sophisticated?
Well, there is an event that brings us back to the early days of speed. It’s called The Race of Gentlemen and for the past two out of three years it has been taking place on the beach in Wildwood, N.J. This is an event right out of the past. Cars from as early as 1907 as well as pre-war (WWII) antique motorcycles get to run the eight miles on one of New Jersey’s largest beaches. It’s a blast from the past staged by a car club that has existed since 1947. The Oilers Car Club, under the direction of Meldon Stultz, Jr., coordinated this race with its vintage iron and engines with period-correct speed equipment and modifications. Race participants and enthusiasts came from as far away as California and Finland (yes, Finland) for these two days of old-school speed. On the beach, a festival of sights and sounds with food, displays and music took place. There was also a very period-correct car show at the Wildwood Convention Center lot where customs and classics were on display. Attending this event is a must, to get the feel of what high performance was in its infancy. There is no doubt that everyone had a great time and the racers took their fun in great spirits. It was truly a race of gentlemen. 13
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Formerly the Lead Scene East show, the inaugural ECCA Fun Run is slated for June 12-13 For more than 25 years, the Lead Scene East show in Biglerville, Pa., was known as a lead sled-only event. When the show was recently taken over by the East Coast Cruising Association (ECCA), the first thing on the agenda was to open the event to those who had been turned away in the past and renaming it to the ECCA Fun Run. Now, regardless of the year of the vehicle, and whether it’s modified, restyled or restored, it is eligible to participate in the first Fun Run on Friday and Saturday, June 12 and 13, at the beautiful Oakside Community Park in Biglerville, Pa., where the original lead-only event began 31 years ago. The new name brings a new variety of activities, awards and live entertainment, all geared toward getting back to the basics of having fun with our cars which translates into some great nostalgic driving games and contests from days gone by. To emphasize what the ECCA is all about, there will be a Coolest Cruiser Contest on Saturday afternoon prior to the awards program with the top ten cruisers taking home 2-3 ft. Best Cruiser trophies. Out of the top ten cruisers, one will be chosen as the King of the Cruisers, winning a beautiful 3-4 ft. trophy. Money giveaways begin before the weekend kicks off on Thursday, June 11, at the Early Bird Pre-Entry Welcome Party. Giveaways will continue on through the weekend with nostalgic driving games/contests, a poker run, live entertainment and the popular $25 per hour participant cash drawings. One day car passes are also available at the gate for $15. For more information and to participate, call or e-mail Video Bob at 757-5870905, MemoreeMaker@webtv.net, or Jack Evans at 410-703-2014. —Cruising Magazine
THE PRESIDENT’S FORUM Hey gang,
Nearing the end of 2014, several South Jersey car club presidents gathered for an informal meeting at the Millville Motorsports Park restaurant. More than 20 presidents attended this meeting, representing many car organizations from the Tri-State area including the SCCA club from the motorsports facility. The main purpose was to exchange 2015 schedules and discuss any major conflicts. Conversations were also open to whatever was on the mind. Most of the talk was about simply being prepared for events. Make sure your flyers, dates, times, websites, etc., are up to date with all the correct info and contacts. Cliff Shield from cliffscalendar.com attended to remind everyone about the importance of supplying him with the correct info for events. Everyone relies on our own Cruising Magazine and Cliff for all local shows and cruises. Cliff explained the best way to quickly post events on the web and the correct format to send items to him. We thanked Cliff for his work, because if you didn’t know, he does this for free. Our discussions led us in the direction of the inter-club and show-finder meetings held in February and March of every year. By the time clubs and organizations get to those meetings, schedules should be set and in print with all the correct info. It’s too late to find out at those events that your show or cruise is on the same night as another group right down the road from you. Our purpose is to try and avoid that before those meetings. We believe that one conflict has already been solved for the 2015 season simply because of our presidents meeting. You might say, “Big deal, only one conflict solved,” but in reality, it is a big deal for both those events. Each event now has the opportunity to draw more cars and people. It’s also a big deal for the other 20 event organizers sitting at that table, knowing that those events will not impact their show or cruise. Further talk brought us once again to the issue of the “pop-up” show or cruise. We can’t dwell on these events anymore because they happen too often, however we did agree to remind all cruisers to make sure these programs have a cause or charity that’s being supported. It’s extremely important to the local car clubs to present an event that all cruisers in attendance know where their donations are going. We ask that all cruisers know what some of those non-club events out there are for. Raising money for charities is what car clubs are all about. Times and dates of events hosted by cities, businesses, church organizations, restaurants, etc., often change at the last minute, which clubs have no control over. That is what we call being “locked in.” Let’s face it, during the show season there are two or three events daily and definitely more on Saturdays and Sundays. More than one event will be held at the same time. If we can help work out the bugs before the event actually happens, then the mission has been accomplished. There will never be Utopia in this hobby, but we can try to smooth things out for all involved. Finally, let’s not lose sight of why we participate in this wonderful hobby. It’s all about fun! Let’s remember that. Keep On Cruisin’…Bill Nese
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April 4 (Saturday) The Big Mother Flying Car Show Flying W Airport 60 Fostertown Rd., Medford, NJ 10am-5pm In conjunction with No Dog Gets Left Behind, this show takes over half the tarmac and the surrounding grassy areas. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, vendors, bands, a bar, food, and more. Kids under 12 get in free. Event is for pre ’78 vehicles. If you belong to a car club and are pre-ordering tickets, please note your car club affiliation. Admission is $10 day of, $8 for pre-event tickets. There is no charge to bring a car. Info: Barry/Betty @ 609-857-1159, deadrodzrevival@gmail.com
April 11 (Saturday) VFW Spring Car Show 520 Susquehanna River Rd., Port Deposit, Md., 21904 10am-3pm $13 pre-registration by April 4 and $15 day-of show, no fee for spectators. Rain date April 25. Boating & fishing available nearby. 10 classes of vehicles, 22 trophies plus one Best of Show specialty class and VFW Post 8185 Commander’s Choice Award. Voting is 50 percent registered vehicles and 50 percent spectators. All vehicles of interest are welcome. Dash plaques given to first 70 cars registered. Price includes one free hot dog and one free soda or beer. Door prizes, 50/50, raffles, DJ, pool tables, slot machines, TV. Info: Bruce Edwards @ 410-642-2847 or 443206-1588 (cell) or e-mail PortDepositVFW@ aol.com or Bruceqmstr@aol.com
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April 12 (Sunday) Brandywine Region AACA Swap Meet Mid-Atlantic Antique & Collector Car Center 400 Line Rd., Kennett Square, Pa., 19348 8am-2pm Swap meet, rain or shine event. Vendor space $20. Car coral $15 per space. Free to public. Handicap accessible, food, all vehicles welcome, vendors welcome. Info: Andrew Barbour @ 302-738-4483, mamachief@verizon.net April 12 (Sunday) Cars for a Cure The Palace 109 N. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 10am-3pm Last year’s event drew over 200 vehicles as well as celebrity guests and raised over $25,000 for pediatric cancer research. Open to all makes and models. $20 day of show. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all trophies, vendors welcome. Info: blackwoodfire.org; Gene Martinez @ 856-207-4358, bfccarshow@gmail.com April 18 (Saturday) Wheels of Thunder Car Show Bridgeton Walmart 1130 Highway 77, Bridgeton, NJ 9am-2pm Free event. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Phil @ 609-805-5539 April 18 (Saturday) Compass Regional Hospice 1st Annual Car Show Centreville, MD Kent Island Cruisers event.
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April 24 (Friday) ACE Classic Car Show Atlantic City Expressway Farley Service Plaza Mile Post # 21.3, Atlantic City, NJ 12-3pm Free. Registration 10am-12pm. Rain date May 1. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: (609) 347-6790, carshow@sjta.com
April 25 (Saturday) Castaway Critters Exotic Car Show AACA Museum 161 Museum Drive, Hershey, Pa., 17033 10am 5th annual show. Show your exotic car for a $20 donation – which includes complimentary breakfast items and a ticket to the AACA Museum. Guests can visit vendors and sponsors, try their luck at raffles and silent auctions, vote for their favorite “cool car” in the People’s Choice raffle, and meet animals. The top cars will be judged and awarded trophies. Admission is $5. Kids 10 and under get in free. All proceeds support the work and mission of Castaway Critters, The James A. Hueholt Memorial Foundation for Animals. Info: Nancy Gates @ 717-5667100x123, ngates@aacamuseum.org; coolcarsforcatsandcanines.com April 25 (Saturday) Faith Temple Baptist Church Car Show Faith Temple Baptist Church 536 E. Maliga Rd., Williamstown, NJ 11am-3pm Fish, ribs & chicken available. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, charity. Info: Gregory @ 856-343-5729 April 25 (Saturday) Fireball Run Earleigh Heights Vol. Fire Co. 161 Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park, Md., 21146 9am-3pm Vintage Tin of Md. presents the show. Rain date April 26, 11am-4pm. Benefits the Earleigh Heights Vol. Fire Co. in Pasadena, Md. Food sold at the Firehouse Kitchen. Fee, handicap accessible, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: John Raschka @ 410-315-9847, craschka1@verizon.net April 25 (Saturday) WOL Outdoor Family Fun Day Old Brantwood Golf Course 1190 Augustine Herman Hwy, Elkton, MD 21921 8am-1pm Trophies, cash prizes, t-shirts, a color run, fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, for charity, vendors welcome. Info: Steve @ stevemoon@moonservices.com; woloutdoors.com
April 25 (Saturday) American Legion Car & Bike Show 17448 S. Dupont Hwy, Harrington, DE 19952 9am-3pm $10 fee. Registration dash plaques to the first 100 cars. Patches to the first 50 bikes. Swap meet spots $25. All proceeds benefit local veterans programs. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, for charity, vendors welcome. Info: Tom Adams @ 302-423-2936 April 26 (Sunday) Chesapeake Classic Car Club 2015 Spring Show Elks Lodge on Dutchman’s Lane, Easton, MD 21601 Rain date is May 3. An open show for all makes and years of cars, trucks, motorcycles and antique tractors. Food, music, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, vendors. Info: Bruce Perry @ 410-786-5401, brucehperry@yahoo.com; Dick Verne at 410-829-0184, rpverne@aol.com April 26 (Sunday) Cruisin’ Classics & NAPA Spring Charity Car Show 301 South White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 10am-2pm Registration fee of $5 will go directly to the Food Banks of Hammonton. Music, food, trophies, all vehicles welcome. Bring a child to the car show & get a free gift. Rain date May 3. Info: Tony Sceia @ 609-839-2239, Cruisin-Classics-Club@comcast.net; cruisinclassics.org April 26 (Sunday) Lotus: The Art of Lightness AACA Museum 161 Museum Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 This exhibit will feature a variety of Lotus models and artwork, both road and race throughout their 60 year history. Lotus and the genius of Colin Chapman have been at the forefront of racing technology and automotive design since 1948. Chapman’s mantras of simplification, light weight and the least amount of parts effectively deployed that went into his racing car design were directly translated into Lotus’ road cars and produced iconic machines such as the Seven, Elan, Esprit, and Elise. Info: Nancy Gates @ 717-566-7100, ngates@ aacamuseum.org; aacamuseum.org
LOTUS The Art of Lightness
April 26 (Sunday) Cruise for a Cure Mt. Pleasant High School Wilmington, DE Help find a cure for Scleroderma. Show featuring classic, antique, street rods and muscle cars. Free to public. Rain date May 3. $20 pre-reg, $25 day-of. Info: 302-425-5054
Featuring a variety of Lotus models both road and race throughout the 66 year history.
May 2 (Saturday) Second Annual Jersey Shore Fairlane Mini Meet Causeway Ford Rt. 72, Manahawkin, NJ 9am-3pm This show is open only to any 1962 to 76 Fairlanes, Torinos, Rancheros, and Mercury equivalents. $10 day of show. Music, door prizes, food, 50/50, trophies, handicap accessible, kid friendly and more. Rain or shine. Info: Gary Muldowney @ 609-290-1970
March 14 – October 11, 2015
May 2 (Saturday) Newark Elks Lodge 2281 42 Elks Trail, New Castle, DE, 19720 9am-2pm Annual Car Show. 50/50, top 20 trophies, Best of Show, fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, for charity, vendors welcome. Info: Bob McIntyre @ 302-540-2880, bobbymac72@yahoo.com May 2 (Saturday) 4th Annual Delcastle High School Car Show Delcastle Tech High School 1417 Newport Rd., Wilmington, DE 19804 9am-12:30pm Show benefits student activities. Fee, Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome, Trophies. Info: Tony @ 302-995-8117 May 2 (Saturday) Spring Fling Car Show #21 Western Tire & Auto, Kent Island 10am-2pm Kent Island Cruisers event. May 3 (Sunday) Dragging Wagon Car Club Spring Show 5051 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, PA 19344 11am-3pm Trophies, door prizes, games, gift basket raffle, 50/50, music by Vinyl DJs, food by Honey Brook Lions, ice cream from Lickity Split. $10 donation at the gate. $2 walkin donation. Fee, handicap accessible, kid friendly, all vehicles welcome, for charity, vendors welcome. Info: Butch Marvin @ 717-629-1042, rmarvin@bbsgrocery.com
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EVENT LISTINGS May 7-May 10 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Spring Boardwalk Classic Car Show Wildwood Boardwalk Wildwood, NJ The Spring Boardwalk Classic Car Show is for cars 10 years old or older. This event features nightly events including a kickoff party and block party. Cars will be on display on the boardwalk Friday and Saturday from 10am until 3pm. Compete for Boardwalk Top 40. Top 40 winners choose Best in Show. Best In Show wins 5ft trophy and cash prize. Info: Emily @ 609-522-3644, wmeemily@gmail.com, wildwoodmotorevents.com May 9 (Saturday) Beers & Gears Spring Show Delaware Park Casino 777 Delaware Park Blvd., Wilmington, DE 19804 11am-4pm Expanded parking to 500 spots. Open to all years, makes and models. Over 400 awards. Rain date is June 7. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music. Info: Scott @ 302-983-0588, TRISAWevents@gmail.com
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May 9-10 (Saturday & Sunday) Wings & Wheels Millville Airport Millville, NJ 10am-6pm Also an air show. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: John @ 856-825-3047 May 15-17 (Friday-Sunday) Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013 Info: www.carlisleevents.com; 717-243-7855 May 16 (Saturday) Car Show Lighthouse Assembly Rt. 23 & Earland Dr., New Holland, PA 17557 10am-3pm $15 registration plus two non-perishable food items. Over 50 trophies, free t-shirts, all classes welcome. Rain date May 23. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music. Info: Pastor Lawrence Weed @ 610-322-1622, pastorweed@hotmail.com
May 16 (Saturday) Pittsgrove Day 2nd Annual Car Show Green Branch Park - Pittsgrove Township 299 Upper Neck Rd., Pittsgrove, NJ 11am-5pm Registration 11am-noon. Awards are chosen by public voting ballots. All cars and trucks welcome. $10 entry fee. Event held during Pittsgrove Day which has Music, Food, Rides for kids, Vendors, Chicken BBQ, and many more Activities. Day ends with Fireworks Show. Bring family and enjoy the day. Info: Amy Moats @ 609-501-1585, eakk123@aol.com May 16 (Saturday) 11th Annual Military Fundraiser & Car Show VFW Post 1616 1949 Black Horse Pike, Williamstown, NJ 10am-3pm Open to all American-made cars, trucks and motorcycles. Homemade trophies, special trophy for military vehicles; peerjudged, door prizes, cash giveaways, music, fee, food and Chinese action. Info: Lou @(609) 980-6797, AmericanPrideCCC@comcast.net
May 17 (Sunday) First State Mustang and Ford 32nd Annual Spring Show Sheridan Ford 4001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808 9am-3pm Open to Ford, Mercury and Lincoln. Registration starts at 8:30am, $15 at gate per car (Visa, Discover and Master Card accepted). Dash plaques for first 100 cars registered. Trophies for top 40. Best of show, dealer’s choice, music, 50/50, door prizes, handicap accessible, kid friendly, Chinese auction, food. Alcohol-free event. Info: Tim Narvell @ 302-545-7934, timnarvell@gmail.com; firststatemustangford.com
EVENT LISTINGS May 17 (Sunday) Shine in the Pines Car Show & Bluegrass Music Festival Batsto Village Route 542, Hammonton, NJ 9am-3pm 5th annual event hosted by Cruisin’ Classics Auto Club. Open show for all makes, models & years. DJ at the show, bluegrass music in the village, peer judging and unique trophies will be awarded. Registration 9-11:30am, dash plaques to 1st 150 cars, breakfast & lunch available, local crafts & vendors, handicap accessible. Walk the scenic trails, tour historic buildings – fun for all ages. Preregister by April 30 for $10; after and day of show - $15. For more information, Call Tony at 609-561-3041, Day of Show call or email Crusin-Classics-Club@Comcast.net Info: Tony Sceia @ 609-561-3041, Cruisin-Classics-Club@comcast.net; day of show 609-839-2239; cruisinclassics.org May 17 (Sunday) Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament BBQ & Show St. Michaels Church 504 West Ave., Minotola, NJ Registration starts at 10am. This is a rain or shine event. $10 day of show. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Bill Nese @ 609-381-3249, bn67fairlane@gmail.com; nostalgiaknights.com May 21-24 (Thursday-Sunday) Lucas Oil Drag Race Series Maple Grove Raceway 30 Stauffer Park Ln., Mohnton, PA 19540 All day Top NHRA Drivers. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, trophies. Rain date May 25. Info: Jason @ 610-856-9200 May 30 (Saturday) Mega Mopar Series Maple Grove Raceway All day 30 Stauffer Park Ln., Mohnton, PA 19540 Mopar show, racing, and swap meet, fee, handicap accessible, kid friendly, music, trophies, vendors welcome. Info: Jason @ 610-856-9200
May 30 (Saturday) Runnemede Fire Co. 800 Rambler Ave., Runnemede, NJ Noon-4pm 3rd annual car show pre-registration is $10 and $15 day of show. Registration starts at 10am. Dash plaques to the first 100 vehicles. Door prizes, 50/50, food, trophies, open to all makes and models. Flyer and pre-registration form can be downloaded at Runnemedefire.org. Info: Frank Hartman @ 856-491-0653, ramman075@hotmail.com June 5-7 (Friday-Sunday) Carlisle Ford Nationals 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013 Info: www.carlisleevents.com; 717-243-7855
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June 6 (Saturday) Endeavor Lodge #17 Annual Car, Truck Motorcycle & Tractor Show Rt. 1 & Rt. 5 Milton, DE 9am-3pm Rain date is June 7. Event benefits Home of the Brave. Registration is $10. All makes and models welcome, participant judging, best of show (official judged, $300), awards, 50/50, and more. Info: Rick @ 302-381-6817, endeavorlodgecarshow@yahoo.com June 6 (Saturday) Mason Dixon Car Club NSRA Blowout Show Dallastown Family Restaurant 2695 S. Queen St., York, PA 17402 5-9pm York Street rod weekend. $5 to show your ride. Free to spectators, dash plaques, trophies, club participation, trophy for furthest away, door prizes, DJ will play oldies. Food, ice cream, handicap accessible, kid friendly, for charity, 50/50, vendors welcome. Info: Mason Dixon Car Club @ 717-244-0994, Masondixoncarclub@yahoo.com; masondixoncarclub.com June 6 (Saturday) Perryville Little League Car & Bike Show 68 Heather Lane, Perryville, MD 21903 Help celebrate 60 years of little league in Perryville, Md. Dash plaques to first 75, top 25 plus special awards, raffles, 50/50, music, pit beef & ham, handicap accessible, kid friendly, music. $15 registration. For vendor info call Amy Yachanech 443-9450492. Info: Jimmy Boatman @ 443-504-7254, jboatman70@hotmail.com; perryvillell.org
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EVENT LISTINGS June 7 (Sunday) 11th Annual DVCC Riverfront Camaro Show Wilmington Riverfront 930 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 8am-2pm Camaros & Firebirds; fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, trophies, vendors welcome. Info: 302-381-5565; www.delawarevalleycamaro.com June 7 (Sunday) Sundance Saloon Customer Car/Bike Show 2015 Sundance Saloon 3531 Concord Rd., Aston, PA 19014 8am All cars, makes and models pre-1987. All bikes, makes and models pre-1980. $100 cash top prize, trophies, featuring DJ Anita. Bone Daddy’s Tattoo from Aston, Pa., will be featured. Controlled Chaos Racing is joining this year with some of their nitro bikes. Response A Bull will be in the house with some beautiful pups and a Doggie Kissing Booth. Show lots will open at 8am. Vendor set up 7-9am. Reg is $5. 50/50’s, giveaways, raffles etc. Motorcycle parking will be in the bank lot next to Sundance. General parking across the street in Big Lot’s lot. Rain date June 14. Info: Kelso @ 610-304-1438, carshowteam@comcast.net
June 11-13 (Thursday-Saturday) ECCA Oakside Community Park 2880 Table Rock Road, Biglerville, PA 17307 All day Open to all modified, restyled, restored vehicles. Driving events - hourly cash drawings, live entertainment, “top 10 cruisers” & “king of the cruisers” awards. Pre-paid gas cards for in/out of state, long distance club participation & more. Big “Early Bird” Welcome Party Thurs. night with food, drinks and drawings for cash and free motel rooms. Must be preentered by May 1. Info: Video Bob @ 757-587-0905, MemoreeMaker@webtv.net
June 13 (Saturday) 5th Annual Gov. Printz Antique Car Show Gov. Printz Park 101 Taylor Ave., Essington, PA 19029 9am Event is on the Riverfront in historic and scenic Governor Printz Park. Show open to cars and trucks up to 1990. Day of show entry fee $15; proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Trophies, dash plaques for first 50 vehicles, peer ballot judging, flea market, food, music, prizes. No charge for spectators. Rain date 6/20. Day before/day of show weather check: 215-796-4426 or Facebook. Info: Ron McAllister @ ronmcallister1@yahoo.com
June 12-14 (Friday-Sunday) The Elegance at Hershey The Hotel Hershey 100 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA 17033 All day The Elegance at Hershey is an annual threeday weekend of automotive events for the benefit of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). The Elegance celebrates a bygone era when the automobile stirred our imaginations and quickened our hearts. Festivities include The Grand Ascent, the Elegance 5k Challenge,The Concorso Bizarro, The Celebration and The Elegance Concours d ‘Elegance. Info:Executive Director @ 717-534-1910, elegance@aaca.org; theeleganceathershey.com
June 19-21 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Pittsburgh Parts-A-Rama Butler Fairground 1127 New Castle Rd., Prospect, PA 16052 8am-dusk 39th annual event. Vehicle parts, flea market, vehicle sale corral, collector toys, handicap accessible, more. Sat. at 8pm swimsuit contest, after dark LED & neon light competition. Sun. at noon, collector vehicle show. Rain or shine. More Information: James Bauer: (412) 3667154, info@pittsburghparts-a-rama.com; pittsburghparts-a-rama.com
June 13 (Saturday) 7th Annual Mid-Atlantic Car Show & Nostalgia Drags Cecil County Dragway Rising Sun, MD 8am-6pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, charity. Info: 302-544-0306, cecdilcty.com
June 20 (Saturday) Thunder River Car Show Downtown Columbia, PA Designated #13 out of the top 12 best small towns to visit by The Smithsonian Magazine. Restaurants, pubs, antique shops and more within walking distance of event. Info: www.PaRivertowns.com, 717-684-5249
June 20 (Saturday) Salem United Methodist Church 6th Annual Car Show Salem United Methodist Church 469 Salem Church Rd., Newark, DE 9am-1pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, charity. Info: (302) 893-2923 June 20 (Saturday) Little Big Car Show Wilson Creek 213 Railroad St., Wilson Creek, WA 98860 All day. If you’re interested in old and new cars, want a fun day in the sun, food and lots of activities, this is your kind of event. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, charity. Info: Debbie Moore @ 509-770-0311, debbiem1959@live.com June 20 (Saturday) 20th Annual Museum CARnival Car Show AACA Museum 161 Museum Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 All Day. A fun-filled day including a car show open to all makes, models and years of vehicles; 50/50 drawing, raffle prizes, live entertainment, valve cover racing & more. Featured exhibit this year is A Family Affair: Station Wagons. Free admission for spectators. $10 car pre-registration, $15 day-of registration, and $25 for flea market spaces. Kid friendly. Info: Nancy Gates @ 717-566-7100 x123, ngates@aacamuseum.org; aacamuseum.org
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EVENT LISTINGS June 20 (Saturday) Hot Summer Fun Show Home Depot Cumberland Mall, 3849 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland, NJ 10am-2pm Free event. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: John @ 856-825-3047; thesouthjerseycruisers.com June 20 (Saturday) Greenville Auto Show Country House 4830 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807 11am-3pm Rain date, 6/21. DJ Bob Burke playing the tunes, Madison BBQ providing the food; All funds raised provide college scholarships. Fee, handicap accessible, kid friendly, all vehicles welcome, trophies, vendors welcome. Info: LaBarre Everette @ 302-983-6966, hgrotary@gmail.com June 20 (Saturday) Thunder on the River Car Show Downtown Columbia Main Street, Columbia, PA 9am-3pm Fee, food, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. $1500 in cash & door prizes. Info @ 717-684-5249; PaRivertowns.com June 20 (Saturday) 1st Annual Car Show Good Sports Gunning Club 53 Union Rd just off of Rt. 49, Millville, NJ 8332 7am-3pm Doors open at 7 am for breakfast. Chinese Auction, flea market, crafts, fee, handicap accessible, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, for charity, vendors welcome. More Information: Tim: (856) 305-9358
June 20 (Saturday) Father’s Day Show Williams School of Mechanical Trades Rt. 352 106 S. New Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063 10am-3pm: Calling all cars. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, for charity, vendors welcome. More Information: Rev Larry Weed: (610) 322-1622 June 20 (Saturday) Father’s Day Show Black Tie Classics 6 So. White Horse Pike, Stratford, NJ 9am-3pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. More Information: Richard: (609) 320-9941; RollinRods.com June 21 (Sunday) Father’s Day Show #18 Kent Island High School 9am-2pm $10 registration. Awards, dash plaques, 50/50, food, vendors and more.
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EVENT LISTINGS Every Thursday (April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28; June 4, 11, 18, 25) Cruzing at the Shore Sonic Lot Rt. 9 South, Rio Grande, NJ 7-9pm Handicap accessible, kid friendly, all vehicles welcome. Info: Rick Pearson @ 609-886-2198, RickStude41@netscape.net; www.JerseyCapeCruisers.com First Saturdays (April 4, May 2, June 6) Pike Creek Cruise Night Pike Creek Shopping Center 4710 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808 4-8pm First Saturdays through Oct. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: www.vetteclub.org Every Tuesday (April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23) Kent Island Cruisers Rita’s Water Ice Stevensville, MD 21666 6pm Buy one get one free at Rita’s with your old car. Every Tuesday through Oct.
Wednesdays (April 8, 22; May 13, 27; June 10) Backroad Cruisers Get-Together Lapps Olympia Dairy Bar Carney’s Point, NJ 4:30-8pm Food, door prizes, 50/50. Info: backroadcruisers.com; Jim Shriver @ 609-202-0437, jschevy48@comcast.net Wednesdays (April 15, May 20, June 17) South Jersey Region AACA Cruise Night Bobbitt Auto 595 Salem Quinton Rd., Salem, NJ 5-8pm Hot dogs & beverage for all drivers who bring out their antique auto. Come on out and enjoy music by Ed Counsellor. Handicap accessible, kid friendly, for charity. Info: David Birchmire @ 856-371-9304, birchmiresr@hotmail.com; sjraaca.com
Third Saturdays (April 18, May 16, June 20) Cruisin’ 2015 at Fox Run Shopping Center Rt. 40 & Rt. 72, Bear, DE 3-7pm; 4-8pm; 4-8pm Yesterday’s Chevrolet Club is celebrating 25 years. All makes and models welcome. Info: Mike Wills @ 302-757-3664 Third Saturdays (April 18, May 16, June 20) Cruise Night 137 Brennen Drive, Newark, DE 19713 4-8pm Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, for charity. Info: Warren Shanks @ 302-540-5604, wshanks@dtcc.edu Sundays (April 19, May 24) Kimothy’s Place Cruises Kimothy’s Place 4035 DuPont Pkwy, Townsend, DE 19734 2-6pm Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Tony @ 302-998-5951
Third Sundays (April 19, May 31*, June 21) House of Brews American Grill Great American Car Cruise Walmart Plaza Old Blackhorse Pike, Turnersville, NJ Noon-3pm Free cruise every third Sunday. *Special date for May only. Discounts on food, 50/50, trophies, music, door prizes and more. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Drew @ 856-318-1260; nostalgiaknights.com Fourth Wednesdays (April 22, May 27, June 24) Kirkwood Highway Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Cruise 1620 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711 5-9pm Through September. All vehicles welcome. Info: Melisss Brown @ 302-368-9991, kirkwoodhwybrusters@gmail.com; Facebook - kirkwoodhwybrusters
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Fourth Sundays (April 26, May 24) Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz Rt. 40 Harding Hwy, Malaga/Franklinville, NJ 3-7pm 4th Sunday of each month through September. Music by Pepper Paul. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, all vehicles welcome. Info: Danny @ 856-694-4224; Dannyspizza.com First Fridays (May 1, June 5) Greater Bridgeton Amish Farm Market Cruise 2 Cassidy Court, Bridgeton, NJ 5-8pm First Fridays from May through Oct. (except for July). Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Amish Market @ 856-451-3008 First Saturdays (May 2, June 6) Waterside Cruise Night Waterside Village Shopping Ctr. Rts 33 & 322 @Easton Bypass, Easton, MD 4-8pm Themes: May 2 is “Dust them Off,” June 6 is Talbot Humane, July 4 is Veterans Appreciation, Aug. 1 is Food Bank Drive, Sept. 5 is Toy Drive Easton Police Dept. Handicap Accessible, Food, Music, All Vehicles Welcome. More Information: Dick Verne: (410) 829-0184 May 3 (Sunday) Car Cruise at Uncle Ricky’s 470 Wheat Rd just off Main Rd (Rt. 555), Vineland, NJ 2-5pm Food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: 856-691-4454 Every Monday (May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) Mighty Joe’s Cruise Night Mighty Joe’s Citgo 1231 Rt. 206, Shamong, NJ 5-9pm Every Monday through Oct. except holidays. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: 609-268-0303
May 15 (Friday) Cruisin’ Main Street: Hammonton Remembers Friday Nights Downton Hammonton Bellevue Ave. & Egg Harbor Rd., Hammonton, NJ 5-9:30pm Music, food, kid friendly, all vehicles welcome, contests, local merchants will be open & have special deals. Hundreds of classic cars on display. Rain date is May 16. Info: Tony Sceia @ 609-839-2239, Cruisin-Classics-Club@comcast.net; cruisinclassics.org June 7 (Sunday) 8th Annual Perfection Cruise Perfection Auto Sales 2331 N. Delsea Dr., Vineland, NJ 10am-2pm Open to all years and makes. Rain or shine. Music, food, kid friendly, all vehicles welcome, door prizes, 50/50, People’s Choice Perfection Award. All proceeds benefit Our Lady of Mercy Academy’s “Peacemaker” scholarship in memory of Hamilton Howard Blackshear, Jr. Info: perfectionautosales.net; Ralph Hackney @ 609-517-2023, ralph@hackneys.us June 13 (Saturday) 24th Annual Cruise Down Memory Lane Downtown Vineland Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ 8360 5-10pm American Marquee only. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music. Info: Marv @ 856-697-6306 June 14 (Sunday) Cruisin’ with Smart Drive Wilmington University 3282 N Dupont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901 12-4pm The Smart Drive mission is to reduce loss of life and property in senseless motor vehicle crashes through intensive and interactive defensive driving skill development. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, vendors welcome. Info: LaBarre Everette @ 302-983-6966, leverette@verizon.net
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Welcome to spring 2015! We recently had our Inter-Club meeting, which was very well-attended. I want to thank everyone for coming out on a not-too-nice Sunday morning. We now know that a lot of changes have taken place since the end of last show season. Clubs have ended, split up, joined with other clubs, changed names – a whole bunch of stuff. For example, the Downtown Millville Car Show will be run by Cruising Classics, and Millville’s Wings & Wheels Air & Car Show will be run by SJ Cruisers. It is still early in the season, so I know there will be more events added into the already-full calendar. Don’t forget to attend the Salem County Fairgrounds Swap Meet & Flea Market on March 22. Stop at the Cruising Magazine table to get your show flyers and meet some of the staff. As many of you may have heard, I will be attending events this year with my own car, which is a Rat Rod of sorts – definitely different. A 1978 Caddy, 22 ft. long “flower car.” (see below). Yes, a hearse chopped down to a big five door El Camino. It will be easily seen and heard. It seems strange to show a car after all this time, but I’m looking forward to doing it again. I got into the habit of flopping my chair down at shows and getting a tan. But now I can get a tan from the reflection of all that stainless steel in the Flower Car. This was a very rough winter – we’re all sick of that white stuff, but we’ve also had many things to do. Not only did we have the Indoor Nats in Maryland, we had the Philly Car Show and the Atlantic City Car Show. Additionally, many people like the Diner Riders, cars and coffee gang or retired car enthusiasts attended breakfasts and lunches. Using any excuse to get together just as friends, not for a club function, is something we don’t do enough of. Remember, those putting on events are giving their best effort, and yes some mess up, but it’s all part of the learning process. Always be open to suggestions but not on the day of your event, you’ve done the work so enjoy it, and if you did screw up, next year is another chance. And don’t forget – ask questions! You are in the hobby, and you know who’s been around, so ask.
I’ll be seeing you at the events,
Larry Lazareff Cell: 856-297-5012 after 6pm • larrylazareff@gmail.com
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