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DREAM CRUISE From fundraiser to world’s largest one-day automotive event
By Mike Scott Digital First Media What started as a fund- raiser to support the cost of a soccer field in Ferndale has grown to arguably the biggest event of its kind in the world. money to the local econo- people showed up. Today, the Woodward mies annually. Over the years the num- Dream Cruise is the world’s The Dream Cruise ber of communities that largest one-day automo- started in 1995, a year- have become involved in tive event, drawing well long plan by then Ferndale the event has grown. over one million people Mayor Pamela McCullough Although the cruise of- and an estimated 40,000 and local resident Nelson ficially takes place on the classic cars each year from House to use the idea as a Saturday of that weekend, around the globe. Visitors way to raise money for the many cruisers drive along have come as far away as soccer field project. Woodward in the days lead- Eastern Europe, Australia, Having planned it for ing up to the event, and along with North Ameri- more than a year, orga- many communities have can cruisers from Califor- nizers initially expected added ancillary events nia, Georgia, Canada and 30,000-40,000 people to throughout the week. The more. come for inaugural cruise communities that are pri- Local economists have on Woodward Avenue on marily involved include estimated that the Dream August 19, 1995. However Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Cruise brings anywhere the word quickly spread Royal Oak, Huntington DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA FILE PHOTO from $50-60 million in and more than 250,000 CRUISE » PAGE 3 The Dream Cruise started in 1995as a way to raise money for a soccer field.
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FROM PAGE 2 Woods, Berkley, Bloomfield Township, Bloomfield Hills and Pontiac. The Woodward Dream Cruise is a celebration of Detroit’s golden age and all things automotive, har- kening back to the 1940s, 50s and 60s when Wood- ward was the center for the cruising culture in Oak- More than a million people are expected to come every year. land County. In those days Woodward offered numerous drive-in The majority of the vehicles that movie theaters and restau- are driven and displayed along rants. It was also a central location for car dealerships Woodward are generally ones that and automobile accessory were popular during the 1950s, shops in the age of the mus- ’60s and early ’70s. cle car. As a result, Wood- DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA FILE PHOTO ward became a hang-out The Woodward Dream Cruise is a celebration of Detroit’s golden age and all things for younger people on and 1950s, 60s and early 70s. Dream Cruise also wel- automotive. beside the road. Makes and models such as comes vehicles of all ve- The majority of the ve- the Pontiac GTOs, Dodge hicles whose owners have ularly welcomed. Car Show which returns to food, drinks, vendors and hicles that are driven and Challenger AMC Jave- who wish to show off cus- Among the other events downtown Pontiac on Fri- more brought to you by displayed along Woodward lin were known for their tomized vehicles of virtu- happening as part of the day and Saturday. Soaring Eagle Casino & are generally ones that power and strength. ally all ages. Sports, clas- Dream Cruise are The Pon- Those who attend can Resort. More events can were popular during the However, the Woodward sic, muscle cars are partic- tiac Power Week Classic enjoy live entertainment, be found online.
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SPONSOR Ford increasing presence at Dream Cruise
crossovers. event’s nonprofit operating By Mike Scott The amount of the con- board, Woodward Dream For Digital First Media tract was not released, but Cruise Inc. and the direc- As a first-year title Ford does have an option tor of parks and recreation sponsor of the Woodward to continue as the present- for the City of Royal Oak. Dream Cruise, Ford Mo- ing sponsor next year. The roughly 1.2 million tor Company will dramat- One of the new fea- attendees of the Dream ically increase its presence tures available this year is Cruise may also see many at the annual event, held the Driving Skills for Life more examples of unique this year on the Saturday program to the Woodward Ford models like the Fi- of Dream Cruise weekend. cruise. This program al- esta ST, F-150 Raptor, Fo- The Dearborn auto- lows representatives of the cus ST and the Ford GT su- maker signed a one-year company’s philanthropic percar that accelerates to contract after Chevrolet arm, Ford Fund, to show 60 mph in three seconds. elected to end its six-year drivers how to navigate At various locations along run as the main sponsor. through safety techniques Woodward, Ford will also As a result, Ford branding while using a virtual real- show off other high-perfor- will be visible through- ity app. mance vehicles such as the out the weekend at such Some of the cash raised Mustang Cobra Jet, which events as the 19th year of from the Ford sponsor- includes a 5.0-liter V8 en- Mustang Alley in Ferndale. ship will help to pay for gine, 2.9L Whipple super- In total four separate lo- police overtime and public charger and other custom cations will host Ford’s works costs to help main- parts. track-ready racing vehi- tain cleanliness, accord- “Dream Cruise is all DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA FILE PHOTO cles, aid its full car lineup ing to Greg Rassel, the about the sheer joy and Some of the cash raised from the Ford sponsorship will help to pay for police overtime and of sports cars, SUVs and volunteer president of the FORD » PAGE 6 public works costs to help maintain cleanliness. Enjoy thE classic car paradE in bErklEy 6:30 pm Friday, aug 18th THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2017 THE OAKLAND PRESS | News X | 5
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FROM PAGE 4 freedom of the automo- bile, and Ford has always Car/Truck Batteries celebrated car culture,” Mark LaNeve, Ford vice Now Available! president of U.S. market- ing sales and service, said in a statement. “We’re obsessed with • FREE battery &alternator testing making driving fun and we’re committed to cele- •Over 300 varieties of flashlights in-stock brating that passion with enthusiasts of all ages in •Car/Truck batteries made in the USA the birthplace of motor- •Large selection of light bulbs ing.” Chevrolet had been •Battery installation available the largest sponsor of the event for six years straight. Money from sponsors helps pay for the costs of facilities, •Battery recycling center The three-year deal that public safety and other logistical costs that are required to Chevrolet signed in 2011 run the Dream Cruise. was reportedly for more than $1 million. Money from sponsors helps pay also helps to pay for the costs of facilities, public safety and other lo- gistical costs that are re- 34164 Woodward Ave. quired to run the Dream Cruise. BIRMINGHAM 248.644.0666 A Ford company spokes- (East side of Woodward, just N. of Lincoln, under the flag) man said in an email that Mon-Fri 8:30 -9,Sat 9-8,Sun 11 -6 the OEM has not made fi- nal plans for sponsorship beyond this year, but that ©2013 DURACELL PROCELL, adivision of the Gillette Company,Bethel, CT06801. DURACELL PROCELL is aregistered trademark of the Gillette company,used under license.All rights reserved. Ford felt the Dream Cruise sponsorship is the perfect For additional savings visit www.batteriesplus.com venue for promoting the company’s brand. A row of Shelby Cobras at the Dream Cruise. THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2017 THE OAKLAND PRESS | News X | 7
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POLICE & FIRE Emergency vehicle show now a weekend tradition
By Mike Scott For Digital First Media It was supposed to be a one-year only event during the early years of the Dream Cruise, but the annual Fern- dale Emergency Vehicle Show has become a week- end tradition, drawing pub- lic safety vehicles and par- ticipants from around the country. Held on East Nine Mile near Bermuda Street from 1-8 p.m. on Dream Cruise Friday, the Emergency Vehi- cle Show highlights 70-100 emergency vehicles from PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANTHONY J.. RZUCIDLO not just the Ferndale com- The show highlights 70-100 emergency vehicles around munity and southeastern Michigan. Michigan but from as far- away places as Maryland, nator who oversees a team Awards are given in Pennsylvania, Ontario, Can- of 8-10 dedicated volunteers three categories: Best Am- ada and more said Anthony who help manage the event bulance, Best Fire Appara- Rzucidlo, the event coordi- each year. EMERGENCY » PAGE 12 Awards are given out for best ambulance, fire apparatus and best police vehicle. Cruise to T&ICredit Union!! t Grea tes!!! ra Quality Legal Services Affordable Prices Rates for Great Auto Over 40 Years of Experience and Refinance. New,Used, 22655 S. Chrysler Drive•Hazel Park Purchase 248-543-7776 New Automobiles 2016-2017 VAL’SIII South Blvd. Rates as low as: is 6975 LIVERNOIS, $ 00 erno * TROY Liv Need 1.99%A.P.R. 1 OFF Corner of South Blvd. &Livernois 248-813-8961 Cash Term up to 60 months *All Loans are subject to credit reviewand approval. Rates and offer are subject to change without notice. VAL’SII 14 Mile This rate are fornew auto purchase only.Gold Star does not apply.Existing T&I loans excluded. Any Purchase of $10 or More Rd.
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FROM PAGE 10 tus and Best Police Vehi- cle. And Rzucidlo spends time recruiting vehicles from around country to at- tend and participate so ev- ery year offers something a bit different. The ribbon Local restaurants sell food and drinks onsite along the cutting ceremony, which street to give the Emergency Vehicle Show a festival type ceremoniously signifies the atmosphere. start of the Dream Cruise, is at 5 pm. And the “Lights yesteryear, Rzucidlo said. safety departments an op- and Sirens Cruise” parade Replica vehicles and cur- portunity to interact with is at 5:30 p.m. rent police cruisers from the public and provide a “The Dream Cruise be- Metro Detroit are parked sense of the services they gan in Ferndale so we like along the road for all to see. offer to local residents. to recognize that as part of “It’s a great event be- “It’s great PR for us and a our event,” said Rzucidlo. cause people can really see great way to get the public Local restaurants sell how the technology has engaged with our local he- food and drinks onsite evolved and the different roes and how they help sup- along the street to give the between what public safety port the community,” Rzu- Emergency Vehicle Show a PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANTHONY J.. RZUCIDLO can use now and what they cidlo said. festival type atmosphere. Those attending the public event can also feel what it is like to use a fire hose by helping had years ago,” Rzucidlo “It really has become a This year the Ferndale to put out a pretend fire. said. “The public really gets tradition for many fami- Fire Department will of- to see how high-tech the lies to attend the show ev- fer lift rides that will safely town Detroit on a clear day. helping to put out a pretend gency Vehicle Show are ac- equipment is today.” ery year.” send guests 60 feet into the Those attending the public fire. tually owned by private citi- Another advantage of the air on fire truck lifts, giv- event can also feel what it Many of the vehicles zens, and represent antique Emergency Vehicle Show is To learn more visit www. ing them a view of down- is like to use a fire hose by highlighted in the Emer- public safety vehicles from that it gives local public ferndaledreamcruise.com. McDONALD’S McDONALD’S McDONALD’S
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REBUILD eBay Motors, Ford Restoration Parts partner to check out custom ’67 Mustang
automotive artist K.C. Ma- said eBay Spokeswoman By Mike Scott thieu, and television star Michelle Del Rio. For Digital First Media Rutledge Wood, who will “These are custom car In partnership with be onsite to show off the gurus who are building Ford Restoration Parts, latest upgrade. They will this unique vehicle with eBay Motors will give thou- also be providing demon- whatever little free time sands of automotive fans strations for fans at 10:30 they have. It’s amazing a chance to check out its a.m., noon and 2:30 on what they have been able custom 1967 Mustang Fast- Dream Cruise Saturday to do with a limited bud- back at Detroit’s Wood- where they will meet fans get and even more limited ward Dream Cruise, Sat- and give them an up-close time.” urday, August 19th. look at the Fastback’s build The build, which is more eBay Motors’ pop-up progress. than half-way complete, is garage, featuring the 1967 In addition, the eBay a one-of-a-kind custom re- Ford Mustang Fastback, Motors Garage’ pop-up stomod. will be located at Ford’s will have live demonstra- Onlookers will get a first- “Driving Skills for Life” tions and part displays. look at the metal work, at the Woodward Ave- Free raffles will be held wheels and tires selection. nue Westborn Market at throughout the day out- Enthusiasts at Woodward 27659 Woodward, Berk- side of the Westborn Mar- Dream Cruise will also be ley. This will mark the ket, and spectators can able to check out the car’s third pit stop of eBay’s “spin the wheel” for other latest upgrades, including ‘On the Road’ cross-coun- giveaways and prizes. the newly installed 427 try tour. This 1967 Fast- “There is a significant Cobra Jet V engine fitted PHOTO COURTESY OF EBAY MOTORS back is being rebuilt using amount of metal work that with an aluminum Edel- This Saturday, eBay Motors will give automotive fans a chance to check out its rebuild Ford Restoration Parts by has gone into this vehicle, brock intake manifold and progress on a custom 1967Mustang Fastback at Detroit’s Woodward Dream Cruise. The four well-known automo- with unique wheels and a classic Holly 750 CFM Ul- third pit stop of the eBay Motors “On the Road” cross-country tour, the Fastback is more tive enthusiasts including tires and a new engine,” EBAY » PAGE 15 than halfway complete. We’vebeenhonoring families CelebratingOver 60 Years In for generations. BERKLEY 12 MILE JUST E. OF GREENFIELD The Only “Aunthentic” DRIVE-IN of the WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE CRUISEWITHUS ALL WEEKENDLONG Special Cruise Hours
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ENTHUSIASTS Finnegan of YouTube’s eBay Finnegan’s Garage and TV Camaro club built around charity, social activities host and racing analyst FROM PAGE 14 Wood. Following Woodward to do.” tra Double Pumper Carbu- Dream Cruise in Detroit, By Mike Scott The majority of funds retor. Other installations the Fastback will visit For Digital First Media raised by the Eastern include adjustable hood Goodguys West Coast Na- As with many car clubs Michigan Camaro Club are bumpers, weather stripper, tionals in Pleasanton, Ca- around metro Detroit, the done so through the club’s and vent windows. lif. from August 25th — Eastern Michigan Camaro annual Camaro Superfest “Together, we’ll be pay- 27th. Club is built around char- held each July at Riverside ing homage to both clas- The final reveal will ity, social activities, and Park in Ypsilanti. The Su- sic cars and modern per- be at the annual Special the love of all things cars. perfest’s weekend-long ac- formance vehicles,” said Equipment Market Asso- Based in the commu- tivities will also include Mathieu. ciation (SEMA) confer- nities around Plymouth, other events, such as local “Our vision with this ence in Las Vegas on Octo- Canton, Northville and automotive factory tours or Fastback is a ‘rowdy re- ber 31st — November 3rd, neighboring municipali- racing laps at area speed- stomod,’ and customiza- where it will be auctioned ties, upwards of 100 mem- ways from Michigan Inter- tion is integral. on eBay for Charity. bers comprise the club that PHOTO COURTESY OF PAUL DENSKI national Speedway to Wa- (We’ll be) unveiling the Before that it will be fea- has donated more than Upwards of 100 members comprise the club that terford Hills. A car show completed metal work and tured on an Adam Corolla $68,000 to local charita- has donated more than $68,000to local charitable is the highlight of the Su- will discuss our wheel and podcast. ble organizations over the organizations over the last five years. perfest’s final day where tire selection. eBay Mo- Fans can also join the last five years, according to nearly 550 Camaro own- tors has a massive selec- journey and follow the Club President Paul Den- ter of the Eastern Michi- “We try to keep our ers brought their cars to re- tion of parts and accesso- Mustang’s progress virtu- sky. And as the Woodward gan Camaro Club is to al- costs down so we can do- ceive hundreds of trophies ries, which definitely en- ally on the eBay Motors Dream Cruise kicks off this low Camaro owners and nate more to charity but for those who chose to en- abled us to choose unique blog at www.emaby.com/ weekend, that’s one of the those with an interest in it’s also important to have ter the show. items that will help us take motors/blog, which in- features about car clubs Camaros, to gather, be- fun,” Densky said. “So we This year more than this car to the limit!” cludes behind-the-scenes that Densky wants specta- come friends, exchange in- try to create meetings that $12,000 was raised for the Mathieu will be repre- footage, Facebook Live tors and car enthusiasts to formation and have fun in are social in nature and Miracle League of Plym- senting the tour’s team of check-ins, and real-time remember. a safe and nonprofit envi- are around simple activi- outh which helps children expert car builders, which updates from the car build In fact the stated char- ronment. ties that our members like CAMARO » PAGE 16 include gearhead Mike team on social media.
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DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA FILE PHOTO The fees for the car show and club classic serve as fundraisers for three local charities, the Bloomfield Hills Optimist Club, the Bloomfield Township Police Department Benevolent Fund and the Bloomfield Township Fire Department Charities. Bloomfield Twp. to host
DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA FILE PHOTOS Camaro enthusiasts gathered at Stevensen Park in Pleasant Ridge for the Camaro Corral car shows for charity at the Woodward 2015 Dream Cruise. cover hits that has period- classic car owners. The fees By Mike Scott ically recorded and toured for the car show and club Camaro Digital First Media with American rock singer- classic serve as fundrais- FROM PAGE 15 For many years, Bloom- songwriter Bruce Springs- ers for three local charities, field Township has hosted teen in various formations the Bloomfield Hills Opti- and young adults with dis- two events on Dream since 1997, and is a regular mist Club, the Bloomfield abilities realize the dream Cruise Saturday that draw part of the events. Township Police Depart- and reward of playing guests from all over the The goal of the event is ment Benevolent Fund and baseball, Densky said. The area while raising money to allow guests to enjoy the the Bloomfield Township Eastern Michigan Camaro for some notable local char- world’s largest one-day free Fire Department Charities. Clun chooses a new char- ities. automotive event in com- While there aren’t prizes ity each year. Members also Once again this year the fortable, convenient sur- for Classic Car Show, those work closely with Lou LaR- township is home to its roundings at 36700 Wood- interested in attending one iche Chevrolet in Plymouth, Classic Car Show and the ward. or both fundraisers should which serves as a major Bill Wells Car Club Clas- “We’ve had several hun- ideally register in advance sponsor of the club’s fund- sic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. dred people attend over when possible, Kowalski raising activities and an ad- on Dream Cruise Satur- the years and it has grown said. viser for club events. day at the Mercedes-Benz into one of the most popu- “By 1 p.m. where the “I think (next year) we’re The club has seen a resurgence in membership given that of Bloomfield Hills dealer- lar events of Dream Cruise dealership is, its wall—to- leaning toward having a the fifth generation of Camaros began being made in 2010. ship and the neighboring weekend,” said Director wall cars,” he said. “It’s a military-related charity Comerica Bank branch on of Community Relations car lover’s paradise and next year but it’s something the club’s members do For most club members, Woodward just south of Big Greg Kowalski “It’s really our goal is that you can that we have our members have their own Dream the love of a Camaro was Beaver. Club owners can be an ideal place to watch all stay right there in Bloom- vote on,” Densky said. Cruise plans, but organiz- formed at a young age. part of the Car Club Classic the cruisers on the Satur- field for a good part of the While the Eastern Mich- ing events together can be “I think for many of us it for $35 and can enter the day because you get a really day.” igan Camaro Club doesn’t a challenge with the price was our first car,” said Den- Classic Car Show for $50. good view of Woodward Visit www.bloom- formally gather on Dream of parking, he added. sky, whose first vehicle was Guests will be able to par- and there are many other fieldtwp.org to register. Cruise Saturday along the The club has seen a re- a 1968 Camaro. take in a variety of food, ice activities within walking Registration includes one route, they did hold a Ca- surgence in membership “There’s that bond we cream and drinks. distance of the parking lot.” free pass for general event maro event at Gino’s in given that fifth generation have it because of our own The group Sessions Band The Car Club Classic parking. Additional general Keego Harbor earlier this of Camaros began being histories. will be performing live mu- generally includes mem- event parking passes are week, which included par- made in 2010, a fact which Plus it’s just the coolest sic in the afternoon. Ses- bers from more than 20- available for $5 each. Vehi- ticipation from nearly 25 has helped attract young muscle car you will find.” sions Band is a musical 30 clubs around the metro cles registered in the Clas- members, Densky said. members and has kept the To learn more visit group playing a variety area while the Classic Car sic Car Show may enter and A large percentage of vibrancy of the club high. http://emcamaro.org of its own rock songs and Show attracts 100 or more exit at will. THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2017 THE OAKLAND PRESS | News X | 17
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B&BCollision Corp offers astate-of-the-art repair facility and high tech equipment. We are proud of our facilities and our people. We have been serving Royal Oak, Michigan since 1977 and we specialize in repairing early to late model vehicles. B&BCollision Corp employs experienced and capable certified technicians. We are afamily owned and operated business. We will treat you as avalued member of our extended family.Wehave apassion for our work and it shows in our attention to the smallest details. We're not satisfied until the job is perfect and you're thrilled with your car.
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