Once again Cruisers are invited to bring their classics to a week’s worth of Pre-Cruise Car Shows in anticipation of this year’s Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise on August 5, 2012. From July 30 to August 3 cruisers can reach several corners of Clinton Township with their favorite classic vehicle and get their Cruise Passport stamped for a chance at some great prizes.

“The Cruise Passport and the pre-cruise car events are here to stay! Our classic car owners love them and they love the cruise passport. Our businesses like to get involved as well, so it’s a win, win for everyone,” said Tracey Moro, cruise communications director. “We wish we could do more, but we just don’t have the man power. We are very excited about this year’s line up.”

Each business will be doing their own version of a Car Show with the cruise committee helping out. Cruise Passports will be distributed to car show participants at each show and participants can then bring their passport with them to each event after to get it stamped. Businesses will be giving away prizes each night with Cruise Passport prizes given away at the Cruise Car Show at 3 p.m. at Cruise Headquarters.

SCHEDULE

Monday, July 30 - Cheli’s Chili Bar, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
(Hayes south of 18 Mile)

Tuesday, July 31 - Big Boy Restaurant, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
(Groesbeck north of Cass Avenue)

Wednesday, August 1 - WiseGuys Bar & Grill, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
(Garfield north of 18 Mile)

Thursday, August 2 - ConCorde Inn, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
(Gratiot Ave south of Hall Road)

Friday, August 3 - Clancy’s Irish Pub, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
(Hayes south of 19 Mile)

Visit the Cruise’s website to get more information. Each Car Show will be having a variety of DJs or live entertainment, food and drink specials, judging and prizes. The Cruise Committee will be at each car show taking pre-registration for the Cruise Car Show at cruise headquarters. Registration is $15 before the cruise and $20 on cruise day. They will be bringing T-shirts, pedal cars and classics, goodie bags and more.

Passsport rules include - Must be driving a classic vehicle or a show car vehicle. Must be considered a registered member of each event for stamping. Must present your passport for stamping. Must turn in your stamped Passport for prizes. Prizes will be given at the Cruise Car Show Awards presentation at 3 p.m. on Cruise Day. Must be present to win.

For more information contact Communications Director Tracey Moro -586.212.1673 or visit online at www.ctgratiotcruise.com

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