Well, looks like it's time to update on the Cruise details.
I've had a bunch more sponsors join the team, racking the total up to 11 so far with some amazing giveaways. The registrations and donations continue to roll in as well and we have just passed $2600 in participant donations spanning 8 unique charities, not including all of the wonderful prizes from the sponsors. There's close to 30 cars registered already, with another ~40 unofficial signed up on Facebook...should be a good turnout this year! We can expect to see some Porsches, a Lotus Evora, old/new Camaros and TransAms, Mustangs, Civics, Corvettes, SRT's and maybe a wee little Bug (if paint and tuning runs on schedule! ).
The route is coming together and just have a couple more places to confirm. Mission Raceway has been confirmed again this year...no running on the strip but there will be a superbike event running on the road course so there should be some good viewing from the grandstands while on our Pitstop. I'll be sure to post up any more details as soon as I get more confirmations on the route.
Our new sponsors on the list include:
Hammond Jewelers
Dean and Laurie Davey have gladly provided a Seiko Kinetic watch with a retail pricetag of almost $500. Hammond Jewellers has been serving the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows community for 55 years and welcome anybody to stop on by and have a look at their fantastic selection. Please give them a warm welcome and feel free to stop on by their website
Hammond Jewellers | Jewellery & Watch Store | Jewellery & Watch Repair in Maple Ridge, BC - Home or visit them at the retail store located in Maple Ridge.
Flash Auto Detailing
Jonny So and Flash Auto Detailing in Richmond have provided a couple of detailing packages worth almost $200, that will be certain to give that special ride of yours a brand new feeling! Please give them a warm welcome and check out their website
Flash Auto Detailing LTD or find them on Facebook to experience their excellent service.
UBC Sports Car Club
Please give a warm welcome to the UBC Sports Car Club for joining the team and supporting the Cruise! They have graciously agreed to provide some free autocross events, plus membership to their club for some lucky Cruise participants!! I have raced with this club for almost 5 years and love every second that I am involved during one of their meticulously organized events. This friendly club of avid racers will make you feel right at home, no matter what you drive! Visit their website/forum for more details on upcoming events and the new 2013 schedule that should be out very soon.
UBCSCC | University of British Columbia Sports Car Club
Bamboo Cafe
Please welcome the Bamboo Cafe. Owners Masako Arima & Mohsen Tavakolifard have graciously donated a couple $25 gift certificates for food and drink to be used anytime. Gather together with friends and family in the relaxed atmosphere or make it your "second home", just as many patrons have already done since the Cafe opened it's doors in 1996. Stop on by their Vancouver location, across from the Joyce skytrain station, or visit
Bamboo Cafe – Vancouver to grab your next coffee or home-style comfort food.
Also, a big shout out to Azad Kazuaki for showing interest in the Cruise and wanting to get their family business involved.
And I'm currently in the process of confirming a food vendor for our lunch BBQ. If you have been around to any of the major car shows/events over the last 17 years, you may have already had a sampling of her amazing smokies and homemade garlic sauces...standby for more info on a wicked BBQ menu!!
As always, don't forget to register on the Cruise website to be able to take advantage of all the great prizes from all the sponsors. Sign up today, its FREE!!
See you out in April!