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SHOW CAR Q & A
Who can participate in Cruisin’ on Main Street?
- · Cruisin’ on Main Street is open to cars, trucks, sports cars and street rods 1986 and prior only. Vehicles must have a current DMV registration.
May I pre-register?
- · There is no pre-registration. Registration takes place on the day of the show at one of the two Show Car Entrance/Registration points. Please see the event map contained in this program.
When should I arrive?
- · Show car registration opens at 8 AM on the day of the cruise.
Where do I enter the show?
- · There are two official Show Car Entrance/Registration points. Show cars approaching Downtown Manchester from the North take Routes 6 & 44 to Center St. to Linden St. to Myrtle St. Show cars approaching from the South take I-384 to Exit 3 to Charter Oak St. to Spruce St. to Oak St. Look for posted signs. Show Car Entrance/Registration points are shown on the event map contained in this program.
- · Show Car Welcome Bags with commemorative dash plaques, goodies and Show Car Registration Cards will only be given out to vehicles entering through one of the two official Show Car Entrance/Registration points.
How will I know where to park?
- · After you have entered the show area via a Show Car Entrance/Registration point, members of the Eastern Chapter Over the Hill Gang Car Club will be stationed along the street and will direct you where to park.
- Is there a registration fee?
- · There is a $10 show car registration/donation fee. Profits from this year’s cruise and show benefit MARC, Inc. of Manchester and the Downtown Manchester Special Services District. A special contribution is made each year to MACC Charities for their event support services.
How many cars will receive dash plaques?
- · The first 1,000 vintage vehicles to register will receive a commemorative Cruisin’ 2011 dash plaque.
Will trophies be awarded?
- · 39 Sponsor’s Choice Trophies will be awarded. Selection begins at 1 PM. Show cars are reminded to complete their Show Car Registration Card and place it on the windshield of their vehicle. You must display your Show Car Registration Card in order to be considered for award of a Sponsor’s Choice Trophy. Winners will be notified via a “winner’s card” placed on their windshield.
Where will the Trophy Award Ceremony take place?
- · Trophies will be presented at 3 PM in front of the DJ Booth along the sidewalk in front of St. James Church. Award winners are reminded to be prompt. Individual photos will be taken after each award is presented.
When should I plan to leave?
- Show cars should expect to remain in place for the duration of the show. In the interest of public safety, all show cars will be directed to exit the Main Street exhibition area via the closest side street.
Photo credit: Strong Keepsake Images
Caption: Show Cars on display at Cruisin’ 2010 Show
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