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February 23rd

Old Town was very busy today, The "Wide Track Warriors", Pontiac Club brought out more than 150 cars for the days events. Also the Buick National Board Members and a third group, The Southern SVT Lightning, showcased 75 - 100 Ford Specialty Vehicles as well as a Dyno machine that measures cars velocity. Of course this means that the "Regulars" and "Die Hards" were directed to a different place to park as sort of a staging area. This included a trip all the way down Deac Hundley Blvd. to "Kids Town", in the opposite direction of the 8:30 Cruise. It was well planned out by the Cruise Staff. Even Ron H. stopped each cruiser and told them that at about 3:45 to 4:00 that we would be directed out of this area in the order we arrived. Should be a nice orderly plan that can work. PROBLEM IS! Some of the ones that should know better, can't seem to follow directions or the rules! I am not sure if they have special dispensation or they are just crude. Come on Cruisers, lets not give each other a hard time and especially lets not make Ron's job any harder than it already is. This is a real peeve of mine, I am pretty sure the Cruisemaster, Mike T. is not to fond of it ether,  it is easy to overwhelm one person with a car, or to Bully your way around others. Most of the people that were in the "Staging Area" today  are long time participants and should be a little more courteous to fellow Cruisers and set an example to any new cruisers that joined in today.

By 4:00 most of the "Late Model" Pontiacs were gone from "Trophy Row" the display of the SVT Cars in the West Parking lot had started to thin out. Many of the '72 and Older Wide Tracks stayed to finish out the night and hit "Cruise" on out of Town at the 8:30 trip up the "Bricks". Many of the Regulars that come out after the 5:00 re-opening started to roll in. Many however displaced still were out to have a great night at the "Old Town". Mike Singer was playing his usual mix over "Old Town Radio" the main stage was to be home of "Topaz" at 7;00 and "The Dukes" were due to appear on their corner by the A&W.

Trevor parked his '29 Mercedes next to us in out regular spot on Block 4. Gary & Wanda were right across the street and later Bob rolled in with his '36 Ford and found a good spot, the Beer Vendor had packed it in for the night and left 3 prime spots open. Marlene celebrated her birthday with Tony, Sherry & Ed and her '30 Chevy after spending the day in Plant City in their Corvette.

Many new Cruisers and lots of "Snowbirds" made up the 230 plus cars that made their way around "Kids Town" for yet another "Saturday Nite Cruise®". The near record crowd of spectators were treated to a fantastic display of nostalgic cars and trucks all day long and now they see them all roll past. Always a treat for everyone.

Thanks to the Merchants of Old Town and all of the sponsors for having us all in town. A special Thanks to the "Cruise Staff" for another fun and safe nite.

Tonight's random drawing winners that and received the coveted "Old Town Checkered Flag" along with $25 cash, $15 "Cruiser Cash" and a drink from the Tropical Breeze.

Congratulations to the Checkered Flag Winners!

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Greg Meirer 67 Pontiac
Jack Springer 56 Chevrolet
Earnest Calhoun 57 Ford
Tom Staggs 69 Oldsmobile
Darrell Johnson 64 Chevrolet
Dean Zervas 66 Ford Mustang
Mark Sieght 36 Pontiac
Tim Manes 66 Ford

Here are a few photos

 Congratulations to all the winners! See you all "Out There".

 
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