28th Annual Medford Cruise
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28th Annual Medford Cruise
media kit June 8-16, 2012 www.facebook.com/MedfordCruise www.MedfordCruise.org [email protected] JUNE 2013 8-16 28TH ANNUAL 28th Annual Medford Cruise what is the Medford Cruise? In 1985, local car enthusiasts had what they thought was a simple idea — get all the car clubs together and cruise downtown Medford. As it turns out, it wasn’t quite so simple. Permits were required, a detailed “cruise plan” had to be laid out, streets needed to be blocked off with rented signs, street clean up would be required and many more details needed to be addressed. Luckily, the wheels kept turning, and the first Medford Cruise happened. And it was quite the happening event with an impressive community response. The Medford Cruise quickly grew to such a large undertaking that the Medford Cruise Association (MCA) was formed to manage it. Today, the MCA board continues to be made up of local business people who are dedicated to putting on a stellar community event. In its 27 years, the Medford Cruise has grown to include events appealing to all ages and drawing participation and spectators from all over the region. Featuring more than a dozen free or inexpensive events, the Medford Cruise is truly not-to-be-missed on the car cruise circuit. And though it’s advanced to include drag racing, drift car driving, poker runs, all-model car show and shines, concerts, karaoke contests, Shelby Cobra time trials, and more, it’s still wrapped around one simple idea of cruising downtown Medford. A charitable event as well, the Medford Cruise benefits youth programs throughout Southern Oregon. In 27 years, it has raised more than $322,000 for charitable causes within the community such as Kids Unlimited, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley and the Medford Parks Foundation Partnership with the Greater Medford Rotary. WHAT • 28th Annual Medford Cruise • Events include: Drift Event; Hot Rod & All Makes/Year Show ’N Shine; Chevy & All Makes/Year Show ’N Shine; Sports Car & Open Show ’N Shine; Ford & All Makes/Year Show ’N Shine; Mopar & All Makes/Year Show ’N Shine; Concert in the Park featuring The Lovin’ Spoonful and The Duquanes of Santa Barbara; Stoplight Drags - 1972 & Older Cars, and Any Year/Make/Model Division; Poker Run/Winery tour; Shelby Cobra Time Trials; 1972 & Older Show ’N Shine; Downtown 1972 & Older Medford Cruise; Movie in the Park: Grease; Sunday Unlimited Show ’N Shine WHEN • June 8-16, 2013 WHERE • Locations throughout Medford and Jackson County, including: downtown, Hawthorne Park, Punky’s Diner, South Medford Grange Co-op, Rogue Federal Credit Union, Carrera Motors in Medford; Champion Raceway and the Kart Track at the Jackson County Sports Park, and wineries throughout the County WHY • To provide free or inexpensive, family-friendly events for Southern Oregon and beyond • To bring the community together for good old-fashioned fun • To show off some beautiful automobiles • To raise money to help local youth organizations HOW • The Medford Cruise is made possible through thousands of volunteer hours by members of the Medford Cruise Association, as well as generous sponsors, the City of Medford, and community participation what's new Welcome to the 28th annual Medford Cruise celebration The Medford Cruise Association is so proud to present our 28th Annual Cruise – over a week full of familyfriendly, free, or inexpensive events. Every year seems to have a unique personality with new or different events, new sponsors, and new generations of car enthusiasts. What’s new in 2013? On Friday in Hawthorne Park, I’m especially proud to announce our 2013 Concert in the Park, which will feature a pair of exciting bands playing outdoors in Hawthorne Park. Opening at 7 p.m. will be The Duquanes of Santa Barbara, of which I’m a member (rhythm guitar). But the highlight of the concert will be The Lovin’ Spoonful, quintessential 60s recording artists who perform at 9 p.m. under the stars. With hits such as “Do You Believe in Magic,” “Daydream,” “You Didn’t Have to be So Nice,” “Nashville Cats,” and “Summer in the City” it’s no wonder they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000! Saturday’s Movie in the Park in Hawthorne Park will be a special “drive-in movie” experience with Grease—the classic 50’s movie starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. You can bring a blanket and enjoy the movie on the lawn, or bring your car into the park and watch it like we used to! This year we’re continuing our successful daily show ’n shines at different sponsor locations. Each night, Monday through Friday, we’re featuring a separate event that highlights different kinds of cars – including hot rods, sports cars, Chevys, Fords, and Mopar. Prizes will be awarded, so come out and vote! We’re also adding to our Stoplight Drags event. This year, in addition to our Friday event featuring 1972 and older classics, we’re adding a Saturday drag for any year, any make or model. Though we’ve grown and changed each year, one thing that stays the same is our commitment to bringing the best, most entertaining event for all ages to the Southern Oregon community. —Alex Pawlowski, President, Medford Cruise Association, 2013 new events FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK: THE LOVIN’ SPOONFUL AND THE DUQUANES OF SANTA BARBARA The Medford Cruise is proud to present rock icons The Lovin’ Spoonful, a band that burst onto the 60s music scene to become one of the most revered groups in music history. Combining the best of folk music and rock and roll, with a touch of country thrown in, they gave us such hits as “Do You Believe in Magic,” “Daydream,” “You didn’t Have to be So Nice,” “Nashville Cats,” and the anthem for a hot July evening, “Summer in the City.” Opening will be The Duquanes of Santa Barbara, which has performed twice before at the Medford Cruise. The band’s set includes 1950s hits from the Beatles, Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, Elvis, The Byrds, and others. The band first hit it big in 1966 when it won a Santa Barbara “Battle of the Bands,” setting up 72 straight weeks of bookings. MOPAR & ALL MAKES/YEARS SHOW ’N SHINE Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth and AMC will be proudly on display. Trophies will be awarded for “Best in Show - MOPAR Car” and “Best in Show - Open.” Bring your car starting at 4 p.m. STOPLIGHT DRAGS: ANY YEAR/ALL MAKES & MODELS Which is faster: a 1968 Corvette L-88, or a 2002 Corvette Z06 LS-6 V-8? It’s old vs. new and all combinations between in this exciting new event. You won’t want to miss the intriguing matchups! MOVIES IN THE PARK: GREASE Bring your car for a drive-in experience, or enjoy festival seating. Come watch as good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fall in love over the summer. POKER RUN/WINERIES This year we venture back into Southern Oregon’s tranquil and picturesque wine country, full of lush vineyards, sweeping views, and unique tasting rooms. Among this year’s stops is the immaculate Grand Belle Fiore Estate & Winery, just outside of Ashland, offering the old-world elegance of a classical French chateau. favorites HOT ROD & ALL MAKES/ YEARS SHOW ’ SHINE Show off your hot rod, or just come and watch. Trophies will be awarded for “Best in Show - Hot Rod” and “Best in Show - Open.” You can bring your car starting at 4 p.m. SPORTS CAR & ALL MAKES/ YEARS SHOW ’N SHINE The event showcases an impressive variety of cars built for high performance, quick response, easy maneuverability, and high-speed driving. Trophies will be awarded for “Best in Show - Sports Car” and “Best in Show - Open.” Bring your car starting at 4 p.m. DRIFT EVENT You’ve seen “drift” driving on The Fast & The Furious, now catch it in person. Each year, the Drift gets bigger and better. Come check out this thrilling driving exhibition where highly skilled drivers intentionally oversteer while maneuvering at full speed around the course. The cars slide at an angle and move in the direction of the turn. During the drift, the rear wheels lose traction as the front wheels point in the opposite direction of the turn. In short, it’s fast and furiously intense and a whole lotta fun to watch. And, if you want to take a ride with a driver, purchase a pit pass for $10! CHEVY & ALL MAKES/YEARS SHOW ’N SHINE Classic Corvettes, Bel Airs, Chevelles, Camaros, Malibus and more will be on display. Trophies will be awarded for “Best in Show - Chevy” and “Best in Show - Open.” Bring your car starting at 4 p.m. FORD & ALL MAKES/YEARS SHOW ’N SHINE Mustangs, Thunderbirds, Falcons, Fairlanes, Galaxies, and maybe some GT40s, Model As and Ts. Trophies will be awarded for “Best in Show - Ford Car” and “Best in Show - Open.” Bring your car starting at 4 p.m. SHELBY COBRA EVENT The Shelby Cobra Time Trials give spectators a firsthand look at the awesome performance capabilities these cars bring. Plus, 20 spectators who make a $25 donation to the Medford Cruise Association will get to take a two-lap spin in the top cars. Car inspections are from noon to 1 p.m., warm-ups from 1 to 3 p.m., and time trials are 3 to 4 p.m. STOPLIGHT DRAGS: 1972 & OLDER It’s drag racing just like in the 50s and 60s — except it’s legal! Bring your 1972 or older car to race head to head with other classics, or just come out and watch the fun. Two divisions: Street legal and non-street legal. 1972 & OLDER SHOW ’N SHINE Over 500 classic cars will be on display in this Medford tradition. Immaculate cars and trucks, classics, customs, restorations, hot rods, muscle cars and more in one exciting location. Plus, check out displays, vendors, food, drinks, treats, and trophy presentations in several categories. DOWNTOWN MEDFORD CRUISE Come downtown for an evening to remember. Downtown Medford comes alive in a throwback to the cruisin’ days of the 50s and 60s. The streets are lined with thousands of spectators, young and old alike. Come join the fun and see your favorite classic cars in action. Pick your favorites and see which is chosen as the 5th Annual “Best of the Cruise” winner for top overall cruiser. UNLIMITED SHOW ’N SHINE Any year, any make, any model of car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle or any other kind of vehicle. Clear enough? Basically, any vehicle is welcome to show off at the Unlimited. Trophy presentation in a variety of classes is from 2 to 3 p.m. 2013 Medford Cruise 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5 to Show • FREE attendance JUNE 8-9 SATURDAY & SUNDAY DRIFT EVENT Jackson County Sports Park 11-7 p.m. $75 to Drift • $10 for Spectator JUNE 14 • FRIDAY JUNE 12 • WEDNESDAY SPORTS CAR & ALL MAKES/YEAR SHOW ’N SHINE MOPAR & ALL MAKES/ YEAR SHOW ’N SHINE Hawthorne Park, Medford 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5 to Show • FREE attendance Carrera Motors, Hwy, 62, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5 to Show • FREE attendance JUNE 10 • MONDAY JUNE 14 • FRIDAY Punky’s Diner in the Medford Center 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5 to Show • FREE attendance PERFORMING LIVE: THE LOVIN’ SPOONFUL OPENING: THE DUQUANES OF SANTA BARBARA Hawthorne Park , Medford Dusk FREE attendance MONDAY HOT ROD & ALL MAKES/YEAR SHOW ’N SHINE CONCERT IN THE PARK JUNE 13 • THURSDAY FORD & ALL MAKES/ YEAR SHOW ’N SHINE South Medford Grange Co-op 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5 to Show • FREE attendance JUNE 11 • TUESDAY CHEVY & ALL MAKES/ YEAR SHOW ’N SHINE Rogue Federal Credit Union, S. Pacific Hwy JUNE 15 • SATURDAY MOVIE IN THE PARK: GREASE Hawthorne Park, Medford Dusk FREE to the public JUNE 14 • FRIDAY STOPLIGHT DRAGS/ 1972 & OLDER Jackson County Sports Park 2 p.m. Safety Check 5 p.m. event $30 to Drag - $10 Watch, Kids 6 and under Free JUNE 15 • SATURDAY STOPLIGHT DRAGS — ANY YEAR/ALL MAKES & MODELS Jackson County Sports Park 2 p.m. safety check, 5 p.m. event $30 to Drag - $10 Watch, Kids 6 and under Free JUNE 16 • SUNDAY SUNDAY UNLIMITED SHOW ’N SHINE JUNE 14 • FRIDAY POKER RUN SPECIAL WINERY RUN THIS YEAR Starts at Hometown Buffet, ends at Red Robin Register at 7 a.m.; Event 9-2 p.m. First hand free with registration, $5 for extra hands JUNE 15 • SATURDAY 1972 & OLDER SHOW ’N SHINE Hawthorne Park, Medford Register at 6:30 a.m. Event 10-4 p.m. JUNE 14 • FRIDAY JUNE 15 • SATURDAY Jackson County Sports Park Noon-5 p.m. Ride in a Shelby Cobra for $25/ride Downtown Medford Register at 4:30 p.m.; event is 5-8 p.m. SHELBY COBRA EVENT DOWNTOWN MEDFORD CRUISE JUDGED SHOW Hawthorne Park, Medford Register at 7:30 a.m. Event 11-3 p.m. Contacts Medford Cruise Association • Alex Pawlowski, President, (541) 690-5776 • [email protected] • John LaVoie, Past President (541) 944-6210 • [email protected] • Bill Maentz, (541) 210-6096 • [email protected] www.facebook.com/MedfordCruise www.MedfordCruise.org [email protected] Medford Cruise, PO Box 629, Medford, OR 97501 Artwork For photos of past Medford Cruise events, please visit www.medfordcruise.org. All Medford Cruise photos credit: RLR Photography If you have any questions or need additional information, please email [email protected].