July Cruises and Events
Schedule information is based on registration letters for 2009 or flyers received; schedules are subject to change.
History
Club Officers
Schedule
Dream Machine Classics
Auto Club Eastern CT
30th Anniversary
1979 thru 2009
July 25, Fitchville Moose, CT
- Picnic 2pm-6pm
- Feel free to bring dessert
- Reunion inside Hall 6pm-11pm
- Rain or Shine
Past Members and Friends Welcome
See Ron or Rich for tickets, (860) 546-6113 or (860) 887-3584
July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th, Shake Rattle & Roll present Up On The Roof, Mohegan Sun Riverview Garage Rooftop, CT, Casino Cruise and Fireworks at Mohegan Sun, beginning at 6pm, music, fireworks and refreshments, Take I-395 North or South to Exit 79A (Route 2A), Follow Route 2A to Exit 2 (Mohegan Sun Boulevard); Rods/Muscle Cars/Street Machines/Customs Stockers 1972 & Older, Rain date following Thursday
July 1, Harbour Seal Family Restaurant (formerly Ray's Seafood & Grill) Cruise Nights 2009, Route 1, Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT, Hosted by the Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers, every Wednesday night thru September 9, 5:30pm - 8:30pm, awards every week, Open Show Street Rods, Customs, Classics and Antiques, call (203) 457-0789, www.shorelinecruiserssrtc.com
July 1, Denny's Weekly Cruise on Wednesdays, Exit 7 off Route 95, Coventry, RI, 6-9pm
July 1, Windsor, CT, Barts Drive In and The Carbs of Hartford, Palasiado Ave, Rt 159; Windsor , CT, (860) 688-9035, every Wednesday night, for updates: www.carbsofhartford.com
July 1, Cruise Night at Glenwood Drive-In, 2538 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT, every Wednesday night, 6pm - 10pm, more info (203) 281-0604 or www.glenwooddrivein.com
July 2, Classic Car Cruise Nights at Misquamicut Beach, RI, Windjammer East Lot on Atlantic Avenue (same road as last year, about one mile further down past the State Beach), every Thursday night thru September 24, from 5:30 til Dusk, All Cars Welcome, (877) 622-2930, www.misquamicut.org
July 2, Somers, CT, Rich's Drive-In Cruise Night, 74 South Road - Route 83, Somers, CT, every Thursday night, 5pm - 9pm, (860) 749-3917
July 2, The Rhode Island Street Rodding Association in Conjunction with The Cowesett Inn and Sacchetti Insurance Cruise Night, Route 3, 226 Cowesett Avenue, West Warwick, RI, every Thursday Night starting May 21, 5pm til dusk, info Bob Spilo (401) 732-1391 or Dave Lombari (401) 826-3809
July 2-5, Greenhill Park, Worcester, Mass., 19th Annual New England Summer Nationals, event starts at noon on the July 2nd and is through July 5th, rain or shine, event hot lines: (508) 987-3375, www.summernationals.com
July 3, Tri-Town Cruisers-Cruise Night, Connecticut Golf Land & Games, 95 Hartford Turnpike - Route 83, Vernon, CT, April until October every Friday night , 6-9pm, call (860) 763-1508 or visit web site: www.tritowncruzers.com
July 3, Hooters Cruise Night!! 1731 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, CT (860) 563-8083, every Friday night until September 25th, 6pm - 9pm, All Classics and Specialty Welcome, www.ctgtoclub.org
July 3, Buddy's Dugout Car Rally Night, 146 West Town Street, Norwichtown, CT, Exit 82 off I-395, 1st and 3rd Friday of the month starting May 15, 5pm - 9pm, Great Food, Trophies, and DJ, for more info call (860) 889-0899
July 3, Cruise Night in Scotland, Sponsored by Scotland General Store & Corvette's Takeout, 5-8pm, parking at Saint Margarets and Town Green, 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, more info 423-8657
July 3, Rod Benders Cruise at Mystic Coastal Flooring, 19 Old Stonington Road, Mystic, CT, 6pm until dark, for more info call Bob Santos (860) 535-9163 or email at moparfrank@gmail.com
July 3, Cruise Night, The Pavilion, Hopkinton, RI, every Friday night thru September, 5pm - Dusk, Fine Dining and Mini Golf Available, Take 95 North or South to Exit 1 (RT 3 South) Approx. 1/8 mile on left, All Vehicles Welcome
July 4, Putnam, CT, Stop and Shop, (Exit 97 off I-395, take right off exit), 6-9pm, every Saturday night thru September, (860) 928-5635
July 4, Bethel, CT, Sycamore Drive-In Restaurant, 282 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT, every Saturday Night thru September, 6pm - 9pm, phone (203) 748-2716
July 4, New Haven, CT, The Elm City Cruisers, McDonald's Restaurant, 250 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT, Up to 9 Trophies Weekly, every Saturday Night thru September, 6pm - 9pm
July 4-5, Uncasville, CT, Cruisin' New England Magazine's "Rooftop" Classic Auto Show on the Rooftop of Mohegan Sun Casino. Prizes, Giveaways, info (508) 428-8055
July 4-5, Uncasville, CT, Cruisin' New England Magazine's 16th Reunion Fun Show and Elite Dream Machines V Classic Auto Show, Indoor Show, Prizes, Giveaways, info (508) 428-8055
July 4th, 18th and 25th, MOPAR Cruiz-In at Burger King on Route 5-15 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT, 7pm - 11pm, Open to all Makes and Models, Feature Mopars, No Imports or Beaters, No Cut Off Date, info www.RalphsRapidTransit.com,
July 5, DMC FUN RUN, DMC members leaving Tractor Supply (Exit 85 off I-395) at 8am, Greenhill Park, Worcester, Mass., 19th Annual New England Summer Nationals, event starts at noon on the July 2nd and is through July 5th, rain or shine, event hot lines: (508) 987-3375, www.summernationals.com
July 5, Pittsfield, MA, 24th Annual Hillcrest Car Show, Hillcrest Hospital, benefiting Bershire United Way, 9am-4pm, call (413) 698-3195, rain date July 12
July 6, Ocean Beach Cruise Nite, New London, CT, 6pm - 9pm, every Monday night
July 6, Classic Cruise 2009, Mark's Auto Parts Inc., 22 Russell Road (Off Rte. 20), East Granby, CT, every Monday night, 6pm-9pm, weekly trophies, www.markscruisenight.com
July 7, Nature's Art (Dinosaurs), Yesteryear of Oakdale Auto Club, Rt 85 Chesterfield, CT, 6pm- -9pm, Pre-1978 Vehicles, Special Interest Vehicles Only, Classic and Antique Cars and Antique Drivers too!
July 7, Glastonbury McDonald's Cruise, Main Street, Glastonbury, CT, every Tuesday night, May thru October, 6pm - 9pm, info John Cassello (860) 289-0045
July 7, Oakland Beach Sea Wall, Oakland Beach Avenue, Warwick, RI, 5-dusk, every Tuesday night
July 7, Essex Fire Co. Car Cruise Night, Route 154, Essex, CT, (Just off Route 9, Exit 3), every Tuesday night May 12 thru September 29, Hosted by the Misfit Cruisers, 5pm - 8pm, Trophies and DJ, more info Don Brookes 526-2605 or 388-7678
July 10, Ocean State Cruisin' Harley-Davidson, Inc., 435 Nooseneck Hill Road (Rte 3), Exeter, RI, Attention Motorcycles and Cars, 6-9pm, info (401) 392-1162 or www.oceanstatehd.com
July 10, Cruise Night 2009, CT Trolley Museum, 58 North Road, East Windsor, CT, (Exit 45 Interstate 91), 6pm - 10pm, Rain Date July 17, info (860) 627-6540 or www.ct-trolley.org
July 10-12, Carlisle All Chrysler Nationals - Carlisle Events show at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania Fairgrounds, For more information call (717) 243-7855
July 10-12, 11th Goodguys Nationals, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH, Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru '72
July 11, VFW Post #10004 Car Show, First Annual Car Show at the VFW Post #10004, 263 Taylor Hill Road, Jewett City, CT, 10am - 3pm, Awards Presentation at 2:30pm, Goody Bags to the First 60 Cars, Rain Date July 12, info Dave 564-6973 or Larry 546-9011 or www.vfwpost10004.org
July 12, Simsbury, CT, 8th Annual Car Show, 10am-3pm, Iron Horse Blvd., Downtown, rain date July 19th, Presented by the Valley Classic Wheels Car Club, dash plaques to the first 400 cars, more info (860) 658-7122 or (860) 379-4745
July 12, Guilford, CT, 17th Annual Corvette Show & Shine, Moroso Performance Inc., Exit 59 (Goose Lane) off I-95, Gates open at 8am, judging begins 12 noon, trophies and prizes, display of NCRS Duntov Corvettes and special American sport cars, call Mike for info (203) 865-3456 or Jack (203) 469-5256, sponsored by Club Corvettes of CT, www.clubcorvettect.com, Rain Date July 19
July 12, 14th Annual Haddam Lions Club Car Show, Flea Market and Swap Meet, Haddam Meadows State Park, 9am-2pm, info Paul (860) 345-2615
July 12, Local 777 First Annual Car-Truck & Motorcycle Show, Local 777 Training Center, 450 Murdock Avenue, Meriden, CT, Classic - Muscle - Vintage - Hot Rods - Customs, Awards at 3pm, info Jerry Fucci (203) 623-7815 or Ed Artale (203) 623-2691
July 12, 2nd Annual Car Show, R.I. Shrine and R.I. Street Rodding Association, Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, One Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI, Registration 8:30am - 11:30am, All Years & Classes Welcome, Trophies, Dash Plaques to first 200 cars, info Rich George (401) 575-6933, ieskids@aol.com or Norm Messinger (401) 423-2460, nmessinger2@hotmail.com
July 12, 5th Annual Ground Up Classic Car Show, 63 Golden Street, Meriden, CT, 8am - 1pm, All Makes and Models Welcome, info (203) 235-1200 or www.ss396.com
July 14, Dream Machine Classics, Cruisin At the Montville Commons, 6pm - 8:30pm, Music by "The PO'M", Food Available, Awards, DMC Dragway Valve Cover Races, click here for dragway rules,
Valve Cover Races are free and limited to the first 20 participants signed up because of time constraints; if the limit is reached prior to 6:15pm - then the activity will begin, if not, the Basic Rules will apply. Participants have to be signed in by 6:15pm in order to race because it takes time to prepare the line up and set up the race board; late entries will not be able to participate.
Rods - Customs - Antiques - Muscle Cars (1983 & Older unless
Radical Custom) parking for the first 150 cars, call (860) 546-6113 or
(860) 848-1955 or (860) 887-9049, Rain Date following Thursday
Directions to the Montville Commons Cruise Location:
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July 15, GTMC Cruises, Colchester, CT, Colchester on the Green, Rain date the following Wednesday, more info http://www.goodtimesmotoring.com, or call (860) 873-1049
July 17, Rod Benders Cruise at Mystic Coastal Flooring, 19 Old Stonington Road, Mystic, CT, 6pm until dark, for more info call Bob Santos (860) 535-9163 or email at moparfrank@gmail.com
July 17, Hogs and Hot Rods Car/Bike Show, 5-9pm, Knights of Columbus Home, 301 New Britain, Avenue, Unionville, CT, All Cars, Trucks and Bikes Welcome, info Guy (860) 675-8253
July 17-19, 28th Annual National Corvette Homecoming, Bowling Green, Kentucky, info www.nationalcorvettehomecoming.com or (270) 791-2117
July 17-19, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, New York, Street Rods Customs, Classics, Antiques & Trucks thru 1980, Registration Hours are: July 17 (Friday) 9am-8pm, July 18 (Saturday) 9am - 8pm, July 19 (Sunday) 9am - 12 Noon, info (800) 753-3978, Event information will be posted at www.syracusenats.com
July 18, Southeastern Connecticut Mustang Club, Saturday Night Cruise, Beit Brothers Supermarket, Rte 32, Uncasville, CT, 5pm-8pm
July 18, 14th Annual Ocean State Hogs and Hot Rods 2009, Ocean State Harley-Davidson, Inc., 5 Albany Road, Warwick, RI, People's Choice Car & Bike Show, Dash Plaques, 9am-5pm, info (401) 781-6866 or www.oceanstatehd.com
July 18, Cruisin in Middletown, Middletown Elks Lodge, Maynard Street, Middletown, CT, 5-10pm, Trophies, Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles, Cut off 1980, Sponsored by Middletown Elks and Route 66 Cruisers, Rain date following Saturday, info Sal Spatola (860) 347-0877
July 19, Hebron, CT, Cruisin On 66, Village Shoppes, 127 Main Street, 4-8pm, every 3rd Sunday through September, call Dave Armsta (860) 228-4311
July 19, 25th Annual Mustang & Fords Summer Round-Up, Hosted by the Mustang Car Club of New England, Solomon Pond Mall, 601 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough, MA, located just North of I-295 at Exit 25B, 9am - 4pm, Show Car Registrations 9am - 11:30am, info (508) 674-5462 or Jim Silverman (508) 584-8848 or www.mccne.com, Rain date July 26
July 19, 1st Annual All Car and Truck Show, MOPAR, Jon Lorensen's Old Saybrook Chrysler Dodge Jeep, 235 Middlesex Tpke., Old Saybrook, CT, 9am - 3pm, Up to 16 Classes, Trophies, Dash Plaques for the First 100 Mopar/AMC Cars & Trucks, Magician, Pinewood Derby Race, info Ralph (860) 416-1228 or (866) 683-9608 or www.MoparsinMotion.com
July 19, 18th Annual M-E-L (Mercury's-Edsels-Lincolns), And All Fords + Early Mustangs Cruise and Cookout, Hosted by The Connecticut Cougar Club, Corner of 440 Adams Street and Middle Turnpike West (Half mile south of former location) Manchester, CT, 9am - 4pm, Dash Plaques, Trophies, info Mike Zabilansky (860) 875-7537 or Rich Clark (860) 649-8520
July 20, Dream Machine Classics club meeting, 7pm
July 21, Cruise Nite at Aero Diner, Rt 6, Willimantic, CT, across from Wal-Mart, Info call Mike (860) 450-1959
July 21, Re-scheduled to August 25 due to weather, Cruise Night, St. Augustine Church, Westminster Road, Route 14, Canterbury, CT, 5:30pm - 8:30pm, Rain date July 23, info Brian Jones 546-6718
July 24-26, Autos of the World, Classic-Exotic Military-Tractor-Truck Show, Goddard State Park, 345 Ives Road Warwick, RI, Classic & Exotic Car Show Sunday July 26, Dash plaques, Goody bags, Prizes, Trivia, info Gene Pezzulli (401) 647-2731 or www.autosoftheworld.us, Rain or shine
Dream Machine Classics
Auto Club Eastern CT
30th Anniversary
1979 thru 2009
July 25, Fitchville Moose, CT
- Picnic 2pm-6pm
- Feel free to bring dessert
- Reunion inside Hall 6pm-11pm
- Rain or Shine
Past Members and Friends Welcome
See Ron or Rich for tickets, (860) 546-6113 or (860) 887-3584
July 26, Time Machines 2009 31st Annual Car Show & Flea Market, 8am to 3pm at Gilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Lane, Guilford, CT, (I-95 to Exit 59, follow signs to Car Show), Presented by the Connecticut Area Classic Thunderbird Club, and sponsored by Manchester Motor Cars Co. and Hagerty Collector Car Insurance, 34 show car classes, 3 trophies per class, Best of Show, Best of Featured Class and to the Best Unrestored vehicle, Plaques to the first 600 show cars, vehicles up to 1982, Rain or Shine, info Fred or Kathy Klaus (203) 239-2656, flklaus@comcast.net; Wally or Dot Dixon (860) 673-3355; http://www.geocities.com/tbirdsofconn/timemach.html
July 26, Antique Collectible Classic Car Show at the Legends Rock Bar, 1598 Route 12, Gales Ferry, CT, 2pm - 4pm, Trophies, info Speedbowl Kurt (860) 514-7241
July 28, Ribbits Restaurant, Rt 6, Chaplain, CT
July 30, DMC FUN RUN, DMC members leaving Preston School at 5:30pm,Classic Car Cruise Nights at Misquamicut Beach, RI, Windjammer East Lot on Atlantic Avenue (same road as last year, about one mile further down past the State Beach), every Thursday night thru September 24, from 5:30 til Dusk, All Cars Welcome, (877) 622-2930, www.misquamicut.org
July 31, Rod Benders Cruise at Mystic Coastal Flooring, 19 Old Stonington Road, Mystic, CT, 6pm until dark, for more info call Bob Santos (860) 535-9163 or email at moparfrank@gmail.com