Have your event added to DRC-FM's "Cruisin' News" by sending e-mail to Grahame Winters. Or fax to 860.286.8257, or snail mail us at the station, 869 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield 06002. See you on the road!
BETHEL: Every Saturday night, cruise at Sycamore Drive In Restaurant on Greenwood Avenue, 6-9pm until September 27. Trophies, door prizes, DJ, music, sponsored by The Sycamore Knights. For info call 203748-2716.
COLCHESTER: The Goodtimes Motoring Club of Colchester is starting the season off (weather permitting) on April 16th with our ice breaker cruise and cruise nights every third Wednesday of the month on the Colchester Green with rain dates the following Wednesday... good food, ice cream, trophies and giveaways!
MERIDEN: Rolling Thunder Car Club Saturday night CRUISE at the New Life Church 262 Bee Stree (OFF EAST MAIN ST) - second and fourth Saturday of each month from 4:00-8:00 thru October.
MIDDLEFIELD: Friday Nights, May 9th, May 23rd, June 13th, June 27th, July 11th, July 25th, Aug 15th, Aug 29th, and Sept 12th. Nostalgia Car Cruise Night, Guida's Drive-In, 484 Meriden Road, Middlefield CT, 5-8:30PM, Turn Back The Clock And Join Guida's Drive-In And The Over The Hill Gang CT For A Night Of Fun. Guida's is an real 50's drive-in restaurant. There will be a D.J., trophies, give aways, trivia, 50/50 Raffle, and more. Good food and great times, fun for the whole family. Sponsored By Over The Hill Gang CT, Info: call George at (203) 238-2035.
SOMERS: Rich's Drive In, 74 South Road,Somers, Conn, authentic 50's drive in cruise nights, every Thursday beginning in May, 6pm to 9pm.
Good food, trophies, giveaways, d.j. Jim playing good tunes,good family fun., no burnouts, alcohol, or bad attitudes. For more info contact Carter at (860)749-3917.
TORRINGTON: McDonald's Cruise Night. Every Friday from May 2 thru October 3, 693 Main Street (K-Mart Plaza), Torrington. 5:30-9:30 PM, DJ, Trophies, Food, Prizes. Admission is free. For more information contact Kathy at (860) 309-9019 or krzkat642@hotmail.com
WALLINGFORD: Cruise Nights 2008: Presented by the F.O.R.D. Car Club of
WESTBROOK: Cruise Nights 2008 our 12th year Cruising @ Ray's Seafood & Grille ( Former Marty's Cruise Nights) Rte 1 Boston Post Rd Westbrook, Ct. Wednesday Nights May 28th - August 27th 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Hosted by the Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers Music by Rockin Richard Awards weekly Street rods- Customs- Classics- Antiques Cruise the 50's way on Long Island Sound Hula hoop contest for the children June,July& August For more info: 203-457-0789 www.shorelinecruiserssrtc.com
May 17: 1st Annaul 100Percentkulture New England Hot Rod and Kustom Show in Worcester. Find info at www.100percentkulture.com.
May 21: The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce in conjuction with the Connecticut Street Legends Car Club proudly presents its 10th.annual Cruising the Center,in West Htfd. The dates are Wed.May 21 with a rain date of Wed.May 28.The street will be closed at 3pm to regular traffic.Show cars can assemble in the towns parking lot next to Lasalle Rd.like last year.Show hours are from 5.30---8pm.This event is always a full house so please plan accordingly.Clubs are encouraged to attend together so you can park together.Food,Music,Dash Plaques,9 trophies plus best of show.Always a great time,for info.call the Chamber @860-521-2300 DONATIONS ACCEPTED - cars accepted- 1983 and older.
May 22: Vinal Technical School Skills/USA team's Annual Car Cruise, 9-3pm. Visit www.members.aol.com/foxcraft/vinaltechcruz17may07.html.
May 26: 4th Annual Memorial Day Antique Car Show in Old Lyme, CT. There will be 13 classes all judged by people’s choice. The show will be held 9-3, at the Lyme Art Academy in Old Lyme, CT, I-95 Exit 70. Car registration is $10.00 and spectator admission is $5.00. All proceeds go to Lions charities. To pre-register your car for the event, please go to www.lymeoldlymelions.com/onlineregistration.htm, or call Jim Graybill at 860-434-3530. There is Flea Market space also available. Car owners will also have the opportunity to participate in the town’s Memorial Day Parade (limited to 25 cars.) Information about the show may be found at .lymeoldlymelions.com/carshow.htm Contact: Jim Graybill at 860-434-3530.
May 30: The Roaring 20's Antique&Classic Car Club Presents its Spring Cruise Nite! Friday Nite May 30th 5pm-9pm DJ Scott Mantz With Rock n' Roll from the 50's and 60's Food! Friends! Fun! Free Admission! And Of Course, the Hottest Cars Around! No Cut-Off Year! All Makes! Muscle Cars,Street Rods, Modifieds,Antiques& Trucks1st,2nd, and 3rd Place Trophies To Be Awarded To Be Held At the Naugatuck Historical Scoiety @ The Naugatuck Train Station-Exit 27 off Rte 8 south, turn right at end of ramp, then right Exit 26 off rte 8 north, straight past mobil, under higway, left at next light, then turn right for Information call bob 1(203)267-1942 or
president@roaring-20s.org
May 31 - June 1: The mopars in motion of Connecticut is having there annual car show @ the Farmington polo grounds , RT. 4 Farmington Connecticut. Fun for the whole family. Food, Camping,swap meet vender's, 22 mopar trophy classes. there will be also a corvette show as well as a antique and muscle car show. All on 60 acres of land. for more info call Even Larson 860-384-5989 Joe Sokola 960-882-7887 or Ralph Barbagallo 860-416-1228
June 1: The Over The Hill Gang Car Club - Eastern Chapter in conjunction with the Town of Rocky Hill Parks and Recreation Department invites you to join us on Sunday June 1, 2008 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at: Elm Ridge Park, Route 160 (Elm Street) Rocky Hill, CT (Rain date June 8, 2008) Classics, Customs, Street Rods, Antiques, Muscle Cars & Trucks are all welcome. Dash plaques, trophies, food and activities for children.
June 1,Sunday with a rain date of June 8 Price Chopper food stores in conjunction with the Connecticut Street Legends Car Club proudly presents a benefit car show for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.This is a 100% charity show event. All proceeds benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for childhood cancer.Donations accepted upon entry.Show is open to all cars.(NO CUT OFF YEAR) Customs,Streetrods,Antiques,Trucks,Motorcycles.Clubs or groups of cars that would like to park together are welcome to do so.Oldies music,BBQ, 50/50 drawing.Dash plaques to the first 150 show vehicles.25 trophies,Best Paint,Best Interior,Best Engine Display.Best Of Show awarded by a member of Alex's Family.Judging begins at 2 pm with Trophies awarded at 4 pm.Bring the kids to ride the Chopper Hopper Ride.Show hours are 12--4 pm.Directions, 1-91 North to exit 38,left off exit,store is immediately on right.1-91 South to exit 38,follow sign for Poquonock Avenue,at light go left,store is approximately 3/4 mile on the right.Contact for info. Chet @ 860-568-1836, if no answer leave message,all calls returned.Show located at Price Chopper parking lot,675 Poquonock ave. Windsor Ct. Thanks for your support for childhood cancer.
June 1: 22nd Annual 4cs Auto Show & Aircraft Exhibit at the New England Air Museum, 10-3. Go to www.ctccc.net.
June 7 - 8: 13th Annual Greenwich Concurs d'Elegance at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich. www.greenwichconcours.com.
June 7th The FORD Car Club presents its 8th annual car show at the Meriden Center, 845 Paddock Avenue in Meriden, easily accessible from Routes I-91 and 15. The show starts at 9:00am with trophies awarded promptly at 3:00pm. Cruise night style parking, come together and park with your friends. Forty trophies will be awarded. Trophies will be awarded to the top 30 cars plus an additional 10 technical trophies will be awarded to cars selected by the FORD club. Food and drink will be available, 50/50 raffle, goodie bags, door prizes throughout the day and our DJ will be spinning great classic tunes. Car registration fee is $8.00 at the gate and spectators are admitted free. No cut off year – all makes and models are welcome. Rain date is Sunday June 8th. No booze or burnouts please and we reserve the right to refuse entry to any vehicle. For more info call the Meriden Center at (203) 238-2645 or the FORD Club at (860) 685-0688
June 8: Motorcyclists, join the 7th annyual Blue Thunder Motorcycle Charity Ride, rain or shine to benefit The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp! Sponsored by the Manchester Police Department, Gengras Harley Davidson Buell and the Manchester Elks Lodge, a donation of $25 per bike includes a police motor escort to keep things moving! Registration begins at 9 with free coffee, muffins and pastries donated by Manchester Safe & Lock; leaves at 11am from the Manchester Elks Lodge, 30 Bissell Street Manchester; ends at Gengras Harley Davidson, 221 Governor Street East Hartford - free lunch - live band - door prizes - for info call 860-645-5500 extention 16545.
June 12: The Newington Chamber of Commerce in conjuction with the Connecticut Street Legends Car Club presents its 2nd annual cruising Newington. The dates are,June 12,with rain dates of June 19 or June 26.Show cars can arrive and assembly at 3.30 pm.At 4.30 show cars will be parked on market square.Show hours are from 5.30---8pm.Last years show was a full house,so plan ahead.We will have overflow parking for the anticipated vehicles.Clubs, friends,please attend together so you can park together.Food,D.J.playing the oldies,9 trophies,plus best of show,dash plaques to the first 200 cars.Cutoff year is 1983 Info.call the chamber @860-666-2089 DONATIONS ACCEPTED
June 14: 3-8pm, St. Francis Fair Car Cruise Night 2008 - Church Street, Naugatuck. Come on down for fun, food and entertainment, trophies. All 50's and 60's music. for info call 1(203)729-5304
June 15, The Jack Parker Memorial Classic Car Show, Manchester Community College, Great Path, Manchester, CT, 10am-2:30pm, Show car registration 8-11am, Open to all classic, custom and import cars, Trophies for "People's Choice", dash plaques of the first 150 entrants, more info contact ninonistri@aol.com or glemaire@mcc.commnet.edu or MCC Alumni Office (860) 512-2906, Rain date June 22
June 18 - 21 - 2008 International Station Wagon Club convention at the Publick House Country Motor Lodge in Sturbridge MA from 12-4. Visit www.iswc.us for details.
June 21 - 5th annual The Cars are the Stars Show and Shine to be held at the Pleasant View Cafe & Golf Center, 430 South Rd, rt 83, Somers, Conn, June 21st,2008, (raindate June28th,2008) from 11am to 4 pm. Food, D.J., Trophies, Prizes, goody bags to the first 200 show cars. Show cars $5.00, spectators free. For more info contact Roger at (860) 872-1818, Dave at (860 872-7380 or visit our website at www.carsarethestars.com.
June 22: Car Show sponsored by Constitution State Classics, 9-3pm on the shady grounds of Gaylord Hospital in Wallingord. No classes - park with friends - 30 trophies - dash plaques to the first 200 entrants; dj, music, prizes and refreshments; $10 car registation; spectators $2, kids 12 and under free. All makes and models of cars, trucks to 1982 and special interest. Call 860-666-6913.
July 13: 7th Annual Charity Benefit Car Show hosted by the Valley Classic Wheels Car Club. Downtown Simsbury, CT. 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Held in the commuter lots between Iron Horse Boulevard, and Railroad Street, running from Phelps Lane, Wilcox Street, Mall Way, and Drake Hill Roads. Food, Vendors, Games, Displays. Trophies awarded by popular choice in 38 classes. Last year over 420 show cars attended. 1,000’s of spectators. The Valley Classic Wheels Car Club welcomes the Connecticut/ Westchester Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America for a second year as the show plays host to that car club’s annual Mercedes-Benz mini concours, a “Section Event” within our show. DRC-FM’s Good Time Rock n’ Roll Mobile will be there. Double A Charter will have a 1950’s vintage bus on display. You can walk through the GMC old look transit/coach and reminisce. Kids: bring your “Hot Wheels” or “Matchbox” toys and race them on a forty-foot track courtesy of Connecticut Valley Diecast Collectors. Meet Kevin Hogan of WFSB-TV, and The Courant’s “Motoring” section author Duncan Haimerl. Show cars: $10. Spectators: $2. suggested donations. Dash Plaques to the first 400 entrants. Rain date of 7/20/08 if needed. For more information contact Howard Miller 860 658-7122 or Pete Rocco 860 379-4745. Visit http://www.ValleyClassicWheels.Com
July 26: Wolcott Lions Club 2nd annual Car Show & Cruise - Frisbie School Fairgrounds 24 Todd Road Wolcott - 3pm til the music stops. Dash plaques to the first 200 cars; trophies; 50/50, food & drink, fun for all ages! All cars are welcome, no cut off dates. Proceeds to benefit Fideco Guide Dog Foundation- donation $10 per vehicle - spectators $3 each. pre-registration $8 per vehicle. Please contact Jack @ 203-232-8460 or Jim @ jimsilkscreenplus.com.
August 3: Cruisin' on Main Street car show, Main Street Manchester CT. Sponsored by DRc-FM. http://www.cruisinonmainstreet.org
August 17: Cruizin' for a Cause (cut off date 1985) at Bartlem Park (Route 10) Cheshire. Food, prizes, drawings; portion of proceeds will benefit the Hayley and Michaela Petit Memorial Fund and the CT Chapter of National MS Society. Pre-registration $8, $10 day of show. Call 860-347-1671 or send email to fbronner@sbcglobal.net.
August 31: 5th Annual Labor Day Weekend Car Show At the Westbrook Elks Lodge #1784 Seaside Ave. Westbrook, Ct. 9 am to 2 pm - RAIN DATE Monday Sept 1st Hosted by the Shoreline Recycled Teenage cruisers and Marty's/Ray's cruise staff $10.00 entry fee Dash Plaques to the first 100 cars Best of Show- 40 trophies-Door prizes- Goody Bags Come cruise Long Island Sound and the beautiful beach Cruisin the 50's way. Sponsored by: The Westbrook Elks Lodge # 1784 More information: 230-457-0789 www.shorelinecruiserssrtc.com To benefit the Ct Children's Medical Center Book Fund.
Sunday, September 21, 2008 - 23rd Annual Eastern CT Auto Show at Dodd Stadium in Norwich from 8 a.m. to 4:00p .m. Rain or shine. For details please visit our website at www.ecautoshow.com
September 28: New England Olds Club presents the 12th annual All Oldsmobile car show to benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children. It's the largest all Olds show on the East Coast! 9-3pm at the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, 366 Main Street in Sturbridge. Dash plaques to the first 100 cars, awards in 17 classes, raffle prizes, DJ, 50/50, club apparel; food and beverages.
The 4 Seasons Rambler Club is an independent club, though we're also a registered chapter of the AMCRC, a national Rambler club based in Ohio. Within our New England club, over half of our members also belong to the AMCRC. While the AMCRC caters specifically to the AMC "Rambler" years between 1958 to 1969, our 4 Seasons Club is open to all AMC, Rambler, Hudson, Nash and Metropolitan (including Jeep and Eagle though 1987). Our dues are a totally-non-profit $15.00, renewable per calendar year (Jan. -Dec.).
Through our club, we try to provide our members with local access to both new and used parts, vehicle repair services, parts identification, and cross reference services. Our goal is to assist in allowing easy and reasonably-priced access to the old car hobby. We like cars, people, kids, cookouts, walks on the beach (while talking about cars), and car parts. As part of our membership we offer a bi-monthly newsletter, called the 4 Season Ramblings. This publication includes ads, articles, tips and lists of club (and other) meetings and events. In addition, there is a special July "Show" edition available to those who attend our annual 4 Seasons Rambler Regional Show. Each year, club members also receive a new spring addition of the 4 Seasons roster. The roster includes names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mails and cars of all 4 Season members, as well as a list of services and assistance that some of our members provide. Club meetings are informal and although it's nice to see everyone, attendance is not mandatory. Most meetings/cookouts are held Sunday afternoon (per membership vote).
Scheduled meetings are: Annual update meeting the first Sunday in February. Season kickoff meeting/cookout the first Sunday in June. '4 Seasons Rambler Regional' show the 4th weekend in July. Other meetings/cookouts (about 1 per month) are scheduled as the interest or need arises.
For more information or to join, please visit our web site or you may contact the club president: Brian Yacino Call (860) 923-0485 or E-mail: brian.yacino@amcrc.com.
The Connecticut Club Grand Prix wants you! You're invited to join the CT Chapter of the National Club Grand Prix. This club is the first of its kind in CT. With nearly 100 members, we ar growing every day and would like you to be a part of it.
The club is open to all years and models of the Pontiac Grand Prix with a special focus on late model W-Body, L36/L67 powered GM cars including The Buick Regal, Monte Carlo SS, and Impala SS. Whether you like to cruise, modify, race or just hang out, we have it all. Regular gatherings, drag days, cruises, mod days and shows are on the menu during the year. Check us out on the web at www.conncgp.net.
The Constitution State Late Great Chevys is a recognized local chapter of the national Late Great Chevys Car Club based in Orlando, FL. Membership in the national chapter is not required. Vehicle ownership is not a requirement, only the love of the Chevrolet automobile. The Constitution State Late Great Chevys car club meets the second Monday of each month (except in December) at 7:30 PM. Please contact President Pete Hoffman at 860-666-6913 to learn of this months meeting location. (Alternate phone is VP Harvey Russell at 203-271-3932) CSLGC Membership dues are $25.00 per year.
The Constitution State Late Great Chevys Car Club hosts their Annual Classic Car Show at Gaylord Hospital in Wallingford. The show is open to all makes and models of classic and collectable vehicles through 1982 model year. For more information go to: EVENTS AND SHOWS.
Club Cruises, attending other area car shows as a group, a Club picnic (July) and Holiday Party (December) are some of The Clubs efforts. The Club is in the process of creating a Website and currently can be contacted via E-Mail at: cslgccc@hotmail.com We also have a URL page at www.wildtoonz.com.
New England Lincolns: We have meetings of Lincoln, and Continental owners, from the New England area, of any year, or model, on a monthly basis, and for special events. You are also invited to join if you do not currently own a Lincoln, but would like to learn more about them.
This year there will be a Lincoln Class through year 1979 at the Bay State Antique Auto Club (BSAAC) 35th annual Endicott Estate Show held on Sunday July 9, 2006 in Dedham, MA. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER for this event. The pre-registration form is available at www.bsaac.com.
Our web address is: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/newenglandlincolns or you can click on "New England Lincolns" on the "Links" page at www.bsaac.com. For further information please e-mail vitas00@yahoo.com or call 617-515-9209.
The Valley Classic Wheels Car Club is dedicated to the encouragement of preservation, restoration and exhibition of antique, classic and special interest vehicles. Vehicle ownership is not a requirement, only the desire to participate in Club activities.
The Valley Classic Wheels Car Club holds to be a not-for-profit group. We have monthly meetings the third Thursday of each month (except in December) at Eno Memorial Hall, Rt. 10/202, in Simsbury, CT at 7:00 PM in the North Conference Room, upstairs. Our Club purpose is to have fun and share that fun with others, both in and outside of the Club. We host two major shows each year; our largest show is always the second Sunday in July. The other show is in September, when we join forces with the Simsbury Flying Club and produce the Car Show portion of their Annual "Fly-In" at the Simsbury Airport.
You may view our Club Members' Cars and other information like our Club Constitution and By-Laws on our web site, www.valleyclassicwheels.com.The Club mailing address is P. O. Box 424, Simsbury, CT 06070 Thanks for reading!
