The Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise Committee understands how cruisers work. We know you want to get out and cruise whenever you can and we want to help you know where to go. Of course Gratiot Avenue is THE place to be but there's many places inside Clinton Township and around the metro Detroit area with fun cruising activities. The Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise is proud to be part of the Detroit Autopalooza summer event schedule. You will see us committee members at many Autopalooza events and we encourage you to go too. Below is a listing of upcoming summer auto events, including the ***AutoPalooza events. You can also visit their website for more information on AutoPalooza. At the end of the listing is a weekly listing of local car shows!! See you behind the wheel! We've also included our ###Pre-Cruise Car Shows at familiar locations throughout the local area who have partnered with us to promote the cruise and get everyone in town excited about it!!
May 21, 2011
Detroit Dragway Reunion
Milan Dragway - Gates open at 9am Time Trials 10am Two Detroit Dragway Trophy Classes: $25 Box/No Box Classes: $35 Come spend the day remembering all that was Detroit Dragway! Bring your car, yourself, your memories and share with all! For all that remember and love Detroit Dragway, and for all the rest come to enjoy a day at the Drag Strip! You will enjoy sights and sounds and smell of a truly American sport and pastime! Drag Racing welcomes all! Come and meet The Voice of Drag Racing Jon Lundberg
May 28, 2011
Heritage Rod & Custom Car Festival
To Benefit the Leader Dogs for the Blind.... Presented by The Rochester Lions Club - Rochester Municipal Park, Rochester, MI
Bill (248) 375-5096 or Bob ( 248) 373-4229
June 9
Hot Rod Power Tour Party
Dawg House
June 10-11
Hot Rod Power Tour***
Metro Beach
June 11, 2011
22nd Annual CEMA Charity Car Show
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum
One Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills... 9-!!!, All makes of Cars, Trucks and Mototorcycles..Special guest Mr. Norm Kraus... info. www.cemaclub.org
June 17-19
Nascar Weekend at MIS***
June 18, 2011
13th Annual Cruisin Gratiot - Eastpointe
June 18-19
Motor Muster***
June 19, 2011
EyesOn Design Car Show
Grosse Pointe Shores, MI
Held on the grounds of the Edsel and Eleanor Ford Estate, 1100 Lakeshore Road, SH; 10am - 4:30pm, SP; Detroit Institute of Opthalmology.
www.eyesondesigncarshow.com
June 25-26
Sloan Auto Fair***
June 25
Cruisin Downriver***
July 5
PRE-CRUISE CAR SHOW
Sonic Drive Inn - Clinton Township
Groesbeck south of Cass Ave.
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
July 6
PRE-CRUISE CAR SHOW
Sonic Drive Inn - Shelby Twp
Hayes just north of Hall Road
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
July 9
Crusin Michigan Avenue***
Noon to 8 p.m.
Dearborn to Wayne
July 11
PRE-CRUISE CAR SHOW
Sonic Drive Inn - Sterling Heights
VanDyke & 16 Mile
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
July 12
PRE-CRUISE CAR SHOW
Sonic Drive Inn - Clinton Township
Groesbeck south of Cass Ave.
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
July 13
PRE-CRUISE CAR SHOW
Sonic Drive Inn - Shelby Twp
Hayes just north of Hall Road
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
July 18
PRE-CRUISE CAR SHOW
Sonic Drive Inn - Sterling Heights
VanDyke & 16 Mile
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
July 19
PRE-CRUISE CAR SHOW
Sonic Drive Inn - Clinton Township
Groesbeck south of Cass Ave.
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
July 20
PRE-CRUISE CAR SHOW
Sonic Drive Inn - Shelby Twp
Hayes just north of Hall Road
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
July 24
PRE-CRUISE CAR SHOW
D's Hot n Fresh Pizza
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
15 Mile Road & Kelly Road
July 25
PRE-CRUISE CAR SHOW
Sonic Drive Inn - Sterling Heights
VanDyke & 16 Mile
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
July 26
PRE-CRUISE CAR SHOW
Sonic Drive Inn - Clinton Township
Groesbeck south of Cass Ave.
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
July 27
PRE-CRUISE CAR SHOW
Sonic Drive Inn - Shelby Twp
Hayes just north of Hall Road
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
July 30, 2011
GM Performance Day- Milan Dragway
$15 Spectator Kids 12 and Under FREE (includes Free pit pass) Gates open at 9am
July 30
RM Auctions Vintage Motor Cars***
July 31
31st Concors D'Elegance Meadow Brook Hall***
Rochester, Sat 11 - 5 p.m. ; Sun 10 - 4 p.m.
meadowbrookconcours.org
August 1
PRE-CRUISE CAR SHOW
Sonic Drive Inn - Sterling Heights
VanDyke & 16 Mile Rd
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
August 2
PRE-CRUISE CAR SHOW
Italian American Cultural Center
Romeo Plank south of Hall Road
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
August 3
PRE-CRUISE CAR SHOW
Cheli's Chili Bar
Hayes just north of 18 Mile
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
August 4
PRE-CRUISE CAR SHOW
Concorde Inn
Gratiot south of Hall Road
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
August 5
PRE-CRUISE CAR SHOW
Dawg House
Groesbeck south of 16 Mile Road
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
August 7, 2011
CLINTON TOWNSHIP GRATIOT CRUISE***
August 14, 2011
Rockin-Rods in Rochester - "Dream Cruise Warm-Up"
Downtown Rochester
August 19-21
Nascar Weekend at MIS***
August 16-20
Back to the Bricks
Cruise Weekend***
August 20
Woodward Dream Cruise***
August 26, 2011
St. Mary Queen of Creation Family Fest AFTER GLOW CAR SHOW & Sock Hop
New Baltimore, MI
September 3, 2011
Michigan Mopar
Milan Dragway
$15 Spectator, Kids 12 and Under FREE (includes Free pit pass)
Gates open at 10am
WEEKLY CAR SHOWS
Visit these fine establishments every week with your classic cars. Many have cruiser discounts so mention you have your classic in the parking lot! Enjoy and remind everyone where you will be on Sunday, August 7, - cruising Gratiot of course!!!
MONDAY NIGHTS
Lakeside Circle Ram's Horn - Fun time Cruzers
Sonic Drive Inn - Sterling Heights - VanDyke & 16 Mile
TUESDAY NIGHTS
Lime Light Grill & Bar, Warren
Sonic Drive Inn - Clinton Twp., Groesbeck south of Cass
Ram's Horn, 31917 Utica Rd., Fraser
Nonna Pasta Night Cruise-in
Italian American Cultural Center, Clinton Twp.
First Michigan Bank & Kim's Restauran, Troy
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Sonic Drive Inn, Shelby Twp.,
American Pie, Shelby Twp.
Augies, Madison Heights
The Gathering Place, Troy
WPCM Cruise Nights
June 8 & 22, July 13 & 27, Aug. 10 & 24
Chrysler Museum
Auburn Hills
THURSDAY NIGHTS
C. J. Barrymoores
Clinton Twp.
Ram's Horn, Macomb Twp., 23 Mile & Card Road
Rock Bottom Cruise Mania at Applebee’s
Van Dyke at 12 mile Road, May thru October,
cruiser discounts, 586-216-1094.
Thursdays Rock in Rochester
starts May 12
Rochester Athletic Club
McDonalds
north of Hall Rd (M-59) in Chesterfield
Art & Jakes,
65859 Van Dyke 1/4 mile north of 30 Mile Rd in Washington
FRIDAY NIGHTS
Coyote Joes in Shelby Twp.,
begins June 3,
Continental Lanes
Roseville
SATURDAY NIGHTS
Esplendido Mexican Cuisine
Shelby Twp.
SUNDAYS
Dooley's Tavern Sunday Cruise Night
Roseville