11th Anniversary Americruise-EAST Hosted by: Rod & Custom, Street Rodder, Custom Rodder, and Classic Trucks magazines Co-sponsored by FLOWMASTER, Inc
WHAT: The "new" AMERICRUISE EAST will take place in the eastern part of the United States at the spacious Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania August 15-17th
The "Official 2003 Tour Leader" Jack Chisenhall and the gang of Vintage Air will leave from San Antonio, Texas on August 10. The route will cruise through Houston, New Orleans, Chattanooga, Harrisonburg, VA and then on to Bloomsburg!
REGISTER: $45 Advance. Includes a vehicle, a driver, a co-pilot and entry in all prize drawings and give-a-ways! Register at www.familyevents.com or Call 1-877-413-6515 www.streetrodderweb.com www.rodandcustommagazine.com www.classictrucksweb.com www.customrodderweb.com
SPONSORS: Flowmaster
WHEN: August 15-17, 2003
WHERE: AMERICRUISE EAST Bloomsburg Fairgrounds - Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
MAGAZINES: Street Rodder magazine, Custom Rodder magazine, Classic Trucks magazine Rod & Custom magazine
Revised: April 17th ,2003
This year, many anniversaries are being celebrated throughout the automotive world and many of these milestones are important benchmarks in automotive history. This summer, the AMERICRUISE tour moved to the east coast for the very first time and the "perfect" weekend for this great event fell right on top of an important charitable event in Pennsylvania. Because this event has contributed some much to the area and has provided a real recognition of the automotive hobby, the AMERICRUISE EAST dates will move to the August 15th weekend. August 10th Vintage Air will lead the tour from San Antonio, TX to Bloomsburg, PA. Don't be left behind, tighten up your nuts and bolts, top off all the fluids, tune up your ride and get ready to join the R&C 50TH Anniversary Roadster, The SO-CAL Roadster and the McMullen Roadster on a fun-filled 1,800-mile trek across the Eastern U.S.! You built your rod to drive so hop in, buckle up and join us at Americruise!
The Wheels of Time Street Rod Association will be celebrating their 25th Annual Rod & Custom Jamboree August 22 through the 24. What is important about this event is the impact that it has on the Allentown, PA region. Last year over $50,000 was donated to local charitable organizations. The Allentown Rescue Mission, Good Shepherd Home and Rehabilitation Hospital, Camelot House, Bethany Children's Home, ARC, Boys and Girls Club of Allentown, received the proceeds from this event. In addition, the Wheels of Time Street Rod Association maintain a $15,000 Scholarship program to help local young people purse a career in the automotive industry.
The 25th Annual Rod & Custom Jamboree is held at Macungie Memorial Park just outside Allentown, PA and gates open all three days at 8:00 am. This event features on Auction on Saturday with all proceeds going to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, valve cover racing, games, bingo and lots of great music. This year, drag racing legend and former Funny Car Champion Bruce Larson will be honored as the special guest. The only downside is that the Macungie Show has a waiting list, however, Club President Ron Grow and Show Chairman Al Breen are excited about the opportunity that these two events can bring to the state of Pennsylvania. The Wheels of Time Street Rod Association has agreed to provide everyone a great time at their event and they are looking forward to supporting the AMERICRUISE EAST event as well.
Rodders getting together to make the world a better place that is what the date change is all about.
04/18/03
Americruise 2003 Bloomsburg, PA
August 15-17th
Total trip Approximately: 1832 miles
Kick-Off Party - Vintage Air
Saturday, August 9, 2003 6 - 9 p.m.
Suggested Hotel
Holiday Inn Express
11939 North IH 35
San Antonio, Texas, 78233
Phone: 210-599-0999
Fax: 210-599-6980
Day 1 - Sunday, August 10, 2003
Total miles for the day 1: 368 miles
#1-A
8:00 AM Depart Vintage Air
18865 Goll St
San Antonio, TX 78266
210-654-7171
Drive: 206 Miles
Lunch: So Cal Speed
Hosted By:
Brad, Kim & Bill Lindig
Bruce & Dan Burroughs
6721 Klein Cemetery Road
Spring, TX 77379
281-320-1212
FAX281-320-1919
info@so-calspeedshopTX.com
Drive: 162 Miles
Night Stop: Lake Charles, LA
Isle of Capri
100 West Lake Ave
West Lake Charles, LA
1-888-ISLE-VIP
Block: "Americruise"
Rates: Tower - $79 Inn - $49
Release Date: 8/3/03
Day 2 - Monday, August 11, 2003
Total miles for the day 2: 425 miles
#1-B 7:00 AM Depart Lake Charles, LA
Drive: 231 Miles
Lunch:
Pontchartrain Beach, LA
Drive: 194 Miles
Night Stop: Meridian, MS
*Hampton INN
103 Hwy 11 & 80 at 1-20/I-59
Meridian, MS 39302
601-483-3000
Block: "Americruise" Rate: $76
Includes: Continental Breakfast
Room Release Date: 8-14-03
Holiday INN
111 Hwy 11 & 80 at 1-20/I-59
Meridian, MS 39302
601-485-5101
Block: "Americruise" Rate: $70
Includes: Continental Breakfast
Room Release Date: 8-14-03
Econo Lodge
109 Hwy 11 & 80 at 1-20/I-59
Meridian, MS 39302
601-485-3254
Block: "Americruise" Rate: $50
Room Release Date: 8-14-03
Day 3 - Tuesday, August 12, 2003
Total miles for the day 3: 404 miles
#1-C 7:00 AM Depart Meridian, MS
Drive: 292 Miles
Lunch: Coker Tire
1317 Chestnut Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
800-251-6336
Drive: 112 Miles
Dinner: Lokar
Host: The Walls Family & the Lokar Employees
10924 Murdock Drive
Knoxville, TN 37932
865-966-2269
Night Stop: Knoxville, TN
*Hampton INN (shared property with Holiday INN)
9128 Executive Park Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37932
865-693-1101
Block: "Americruise" Rate $76
Includes Breakfast
Room release Date 9-10-03
Holiday INN (shared property with Hampton INN)
304 Cedar Bluff
Knoxville, TN 37932
865-693-1011
Block: "Americruise" Rate: $89
Includes Breakfast
Room Block release Date 9-10-03
Signature INN
209 Market Place Lane
Knoxville, TN 37922
865-531-7444
Block: " Americruise" Rate $65.00
Includes Breakfast
Room Block release Date 9-10-03
Day 4- Wednesday, August 13, 2003 Total miles for the day 4: 361 miles
#1-D 8:00 AM Leave Knoxville, TN
Drive: 225 Miles
Lunch: Christiansburg, VA
Drive: 136 Miles
Night Stop: Harrisonburg, VA
*Hampton INN
85 University Blvd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540-432-1111
Block: "Americruise"
Group Code: "AME"
Rate: $70 includes Breakfast
Release Date: 8/6/03
Courtyard by Marriott
1890 Evelyn Bird Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540-432-3031
Clarence Rieves
Block: "Americruise" Rate $89
Block release date: 7-29-03
Comfort INN
1440 E. Market St.
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540-433-6066
Block: "Americruise"
Rate: $69 - King $65 - Double
Breakfast included
Release Date: 8/6/03
4-Points Sheraton
1400 E. Market St.
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540-433-2521
Block: "Americruise"
Rate:$69
Release Date: 7/20/03
Day 5- Thursday, August 14, 2003
Total miles for the day 5: 274 miles
#1-E 7:00 AM Depart Harrisonburg, VA
Drive: 194 Miles
11-11:30 am Lunch: The Soda Jerk
403 E. Main Street
Hummelstown, PA
717-566-7707
Reservations for 80 no Host Lunch
Manager: Jill
sjdiner@aol.com
12:30- 1:30 Shop Tour: Posies
219 N. Duke Street
Hummelstown, PA 17036
717-566-3340
1:45 - 3 PM Tour Museum
Antique Auto Club of America
131 Museum Drive
Hershey, PA
717-534-1910
Bill Smith
This is a new museum only open in June '03
Drive: 80 Miles
Night Stop: Bloomsburg, PA *Quality Inn & Suites
15 Valley West Road
Danville, PA 17821
570-275-5100
Rate: Range from $99 - $117
Block: "Vintage Air Tour Participant"
* Tour Leader & R&C Staff Lodging
Can-Am Boogie to Bloomsburg
Start: Thursday Aug. 14, 2003 @ 10:30 AM K-S Auto Stores, Tonawanda, NY
Lunch: Tom Wahl's Drive-In Restaurant, Avon, NY Arrive: 12:00 PM Depart: 1:30 PM
Stop: Rest Area outside @ Campbell, NY on I86 Depart: 2:30 PM
Stop: Rest Area 3 miles south of I86 & Route 15S Interchange Travel on to Bloomsburg, PA
Charlie Hughes has put together a great Unofficial Tour to Americruise East for Canadians and up-state New Yorkers. Several groups will be joining at the various rest stops. If you are interested in joining the Can-Am Boogie, contact Charlie via e-mail: chughes@infoblvd.net. Joining the tour will let you enjoy the camaraderie of others on the way; it's way Americruise is all about.