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The 9th annual Cruisin’ Downriver will begin at 
10 a.m. June 28, 2008 and cruise through the cities of Lincoln Park, Riverview, Southgate, and Wyandotte.

More than 500,000 car buffs and enthusiasts are expected to line Fort Street in hope of getting a sneak peek at their dream car.

There is no registration fee for the cruise itself.

Preferred access to the cruise route is Southfield Freeway, but other access will be permitted.

Each city on the route will enforce a strict code of conduct to ensure public safety; speeding, drag racing, hole shots or laying rubber will not be tolerated.

Violators will be ticketed and removed from the cruise.

Unless otherwise marked, the two curb lanes of northbound and southbound Fort Street will be designated for the cruise.

Since Fort Street will remain open for other traffic, the traffic signals will remain operational and must be observed by all.


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Countdown to Cruisin' 2008

(Days : Hours : Minutes : Seconds)


Date:
June 28, 2008

Route: 
Fort St. from Sibley Road to Outer Drive

 


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Official Cruisin' Downriver t-shirts from 2007 are available at Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber in Taylor, while supplies last. Call for more information (734) 284-6000. PRICE: $10.00

For specific information about the cruise, contact the city representatives listed below.

 

2008 NEWS ARTICLES

Course set for ninth Cruisin’ Downriver

Preparations are well under way for the ninth annual Cruisin’ Downriver classic car cruise, scheduled for Fort Street on June 28. The event, which draws tens of thousands of spectators each year, is coordinated by the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber, The News-Herald Newspapers and the cities of Lincoln Park, Wyandotte, Southgate and Riverview. Key sponsors include AutoAlliance and Meij ... [FULL STORY]

 

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Course set for ninth Cruisin’ Downriver
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2008 SPONSORS


 

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Southgate -KBIA

 

LOCAL CLUBS
Roam'n Chariots
http://www.roamnchariots.com
Tina Hoch
734-671-8719
Downriver Wanderer's Classic Car Club
www.downriverwanderers.com

Rob Heinrich, President
734-676-9694
celiaandrob@comcast.com
Downriver Kruzers
Paul Fry, President
313-515-5558

Barb Kanalos, Secretary
313-530-1438
Detroit Area Mopar Muscle
18325 Negaunee
Redford, MI 48240
Pure American Muscle Car Club
www.pamusclecar.com

pamusclecar@aol.com
Jeff Busch, President
734-341-3781
Ed Busch, Sr.Vice President
734-626-5235

 

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