The Cruise Night gave businesses the chance to gain exposure and participants the chance to show off their cars and win door prizes. “I think that is a good way to promote downtown or any of our businesses,” Anderson said.
The Chamber was also able to make a small, unexpected, profit from its food stand at Trollinger Park. “We didn't know that we would make any money off of it,” said Anderson. The independent booths said that they were able to make some profit as well.
Cruiser represented a wide range of cars, from a Dodge Durango, to classic cars of all types.
The cruise lasted from 7 to 10 p.m. The route took cars to Sonic, where they had a free meal voucher, and through downtown to visit various local businesses.
Cruisers were slowed by an accident at Main Street and Union Street, which temporarily closed the downtown section of Main Street. However, the vehicles involved in the accident were not cruise participants. “It slowed down the cruise a little bit but I don't think it affected us very much,” said Anderson.
The Chamber plans to make the Cruise Night an annual event and have already begun planning. “The next event, what I would say is, more door prizes and more stops,” said Blaylock. Even Great Race participants were enthusiastic about the car display and Cruise Night and encouraged organizers to continue it. The Chamber has already received requests from interested businesses.
At the end of stage 7 driver Louis and navigator Jim Feeney were in the lead with their 1936 Ford Fordor Deluxe, according the Great Race website (www.greatrace.com). However, the race is still very close. The Grand Champion will be decided on Saturday, July 14, in Anaheim, Calif. Daily results can be found the Great Race website.
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