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Car Club Calendar

July

5
"Driven to Perform" Car Show. Winnipeg Convention Centre. 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.


The Driven To Perform (DTP) tour is making its first stop in Winnipeg tomorrow with an exciting car show that features the hottest custom sport compact, drift and audio/visual cars and exhibitors in the country. Made up of a team of experienced local talent and national resources, DTP aims to bring the hottest rides, the most beautiful women and the best stage show to the Winnipeg Convention Centre. A guaranteed show highlight is the opportunity to get an up close look at one of Winnipeg's hottest rides, Brent & Rhonda Mills GUNIT Infiniti G35. This car has been featured in "Performance Audio and Sound Magazine" as well as "Car Audio and Electronics Magazine". Admission: Adults (Age 13+):$15.00, Children (6-12):$10.00, Seniors (65+ with ID):FREE, Infants (5 and under):FREE For complete information check out www.driventoperform.ca

5
Kustom Klassics Summerfest Show & Shine. Parade 10:30 optional. Car Show 12:30pm til 3:30pm. Location at the Ball Diamond, Dominion City MB. Open to all makes and models. Rain or shine. On-site beverages, BBQ, swimming pool and more. 60 minutes South of Wpg. Hwy #75, watch for Dominion City road signs. Contact Russ (204) 388-6258, John (204) 233-0115, Trevor (204) 422-6145 or in North Dakota call Mike (701) 662-2032 or in Minnesota call George (218) 424-7503.

5 - 6
Winnipeg Sports Car Club with Race weekend #3, Gimli Motorsport Park.

6
"All Roads Lead to Falcon Show & Shine" Sunday, 6th 2008, 11:00am to 4:00pm. Registration from 10:00am to Noon. $10.00 per vehicle. Join us at scenic Falcon Lake, located in the heart of the Whiteshell. A day at the beach for the whole family to enjoy. Show & Shine, Wonder Shows Midway, golf, tennis. Dash plaques for the first 100 vehicles to register. All net proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society. Website: www.falconlake.autoclubs.ca, Email: info@falconlake.autoclubs.ca

6
Cruise Night at the Pony Corral Restaurant, Winnipeg's original Sunday night cruise. 400 Wilton at Grant Avenue, 5:00pm -10:00pm. . All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome. Prizes awarded every 30 minutes. Hosted by Willy's Garage.

6
Cruisin' the Peg - Winnipeg's Sunday Night Cruise Destination, Tavern United, 826 Regent Ave W, 6:00pm - 10:00 pm. All Classics, Antiques, Muscle, Sports & Speciality vehicles are welcome. Great cars, great friends & safe cruising!

9
Co-op Cruise Night, 5:30pm Wednesday 9, 2008. Heritage Co-op parking lot, 1035 Richmond Ave., brandon MB. Contact: Grant Gillis (204) 726-4382.

9
The Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba presents "City Lights Cruise Nights" at the Pony Corral restaurant, 444 St. Mary Avenue, 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Every Wednesday night from June 4, 2008 to September 10, 2008. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome. Presented by the Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba, Pony Corral, Willy's Garage, Winnipeg Free Press AUTOS and Downtown Biz.

10
Red River Co-op Speedway - NOSA Mid Canada Sprint Challenge 7:30pm start. (Rain date - Friday, 11th @ 7:30pm).

12
South Beach Casino presents a "Simply Irresistible Cruise Nights". These events will take place every 2nd Saturday during the summer months from 6:00pm - 10:00pm (June 14, 12, August 9 & September 13th). The Casino is located ¬ an hour north of Winnipeg on Highway 59. Enter at our Ocean Club for a chance to win $1,000. Draw will be made Saturday September 13th at 10:00pm. (Must be in attendance with vehicle to win). For more info contact Jim Robinson (204) 955-7106, rodder39@mts.net or Tick Rowson (204) 766-2100 ext 2007, tick@southbeachcasino.ca or Mark Robinson (204) 766-2100 ext 2104, Mrobinson@southbeachcasino.ca.

12 - 13
Saturday 12th - Test & Tune 10:00am; Sunday 13th - Bracket Racing 10:00am at Gimli Dragways - Gimli, MB.

13
Brandon & Area Car Enthusiasts (B.A.C.E.) present their 10th Anniversary Assiniboine Valley Run - open to all vehicles. No charge. Free registration with dash plaques for the first 125 vehicles. Free Pancake & Sausage Breakfast 8:30am - 10:00am. Poker Run with prizes 10:00am - 12:30pm. Free lunch supplied to Poker Run participants by A&W. Show 'N Shine 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Trophies, Silent Auction, Chinese Auction, and door prizes periodically during the show. Various other items of interest and entertainment. Held at the Riverbank Discovery Centre, 545 Conservation Drive, Brandon (directly South of the Corral Centre and Home Depot, just East of 18th Street North). For information contact Garry Antonation (204) 727-6965.

13
"Cruzin Gimli Beach #6" starts with registration at Matlock Recreational Centre in Matlock, MB 9:00am. Get your complimentary Pancake Breakfast and sign up for the Poker Derby. Then your off on a 25km scenic lakefront cruise along the Lake Winnipeg beaches to Gimli. Once in Gimli, relax to live entertainment, and the sights of beautiful downtown Gimli. Registration is $5.00 and all money raised goes to the RM of Gimli Fire Dept Jaws of Life Fund. Entertainment TBA and remember to tune into 101.7FM for live updates and great cruzin' sounds.

13
Cruise Night at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 400 Wilton at Grant Avenue, 6:00pm -10:00pm. Winnipeg's original Sunday night cruise. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome. Prizes awarded every 30 minutes. Hosted by Willy's Garage.

13
Cruisin' the Peg - Winnipeg's Sunday Night Cruise Destination, Tavern United, 826 Regent Ave W, 6:00pm - 10:00 pm. All Classics, Antiques, Muscle, Sports & Speciality vehicles are welcome. Great cars, great friends & safe cruising!

16
Co-op Cruise Night, 5:30pm Wednesday 16, 2008. Heritage Co-op parking lot, 1035 Richmond Ave., Brandon MB. Contact: Grant Gillis (204) 726-4382.

16
The Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba presents "City Lights Cruise Nights" at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 444 St. Mary Avenue, 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Every Wednesday night from June 4, 2008 to September 10, 2008. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome. Presented by the Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba, Pony Corral, Willy's Garage, Winnipeg Free Press AUTOS and Downtown Biz.

17
Red River Co-op Speedway - Super Truck Special 7:30pm start. (Rain date - Friday, 18th @ 7:30pm).

17
Auto Club, Neepawa, MB are hosting their second Show and Shine at the beautiful Lions Riverbend Park in Neepawa on Saturday, 19th, 2008. This year is Neepawa's 125th Anniversary and we are hosting Classic Cruise Event Friday evening at the Agassiz Drive-Inn (7:00pm - 10:00pm) 18th, 2008. Please plan to join us for the 125th Anniversary of Neepawa and the many planned activities throughout the weekend. Registration opens at 9:00am on-site. Contact David (204) 835-2666 or www.dragraceneepawa.com

19
Red River Co-op Speedway - Stock Car Challenge Series 4:00pm start. (Rain date - Sunday, 20th @ 2:00pm).

19
Lily Pad Cruisers present the 7th Annual Show & Shine. All Antique, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome. Located on #9 Hwy & Netley Creek in Petersfield. In a shaded park under the largest Mallard Duck statue in Manitoba. Show hours are from 11:00am to 3:00pm. BBQ Pork on a bun and refreshments available. Registration - bring a tine for the local food bank. 50/50 draw and silent auction will be held. The first 50 cars will receive dash plaques. All proceeds go to Pallative Care in Selkirk. Washrooms on site. For more info call Marcel @ (204) 738-2488 or email mlem@mts.net

20
Sunday, 20th, 2008 - Manitoba Mustang and Ford Association present the 14th Annual "Henry Ford Birthday Car Show" Show N' Shine, 10:00am - 4:00pm at the Assiniboine Park Zoo Overflow Parking Lot on Corydon Avenue, Winnipeg MB. Open to all makes of cars & trucks. Displays by aftermarket automotive suppliers. Food vendors on-site. Recognition of specialty vehicles featured throughout the show. Vehicle registration 9:00am - 1:00pm. Vehicle awards, dash plaques & grab bags. $10 entry fee for show vehicles, Free Spectator admission, with net proceeds to charity. For information & updates call (204) 981-PONY (7669) or visit www.manitobamustang.com. Rain date: Sunday, September 14, 2008, 10:00am to 4:00pm at Kildonan Park in the Rainbow Stage Parking Lot.

20
Cruise Night at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 400 Wilton at Grant Avenue, 6:00pm -10:00pm. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome.

20
Cruisin' the Peg - Winnipeg's Sunday Night Cruise Destination, Tavern United, 826 Regent Ave W, 6:00pm - 10:00 pm. All Classics, Antiques, Muscle, Sports & Speciality vehicles are welcome. Great cars, great friends & safe cruising!

23
Co-op Cruise Night, 5:30pm Wednesday 23, 2008. Heritage Co-op parking lot, 1035 Richmond Ave., Brandon MB. Contact: Grant Gillis (204) 726-4382.

23
The Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba presents "City Lights Cruise Nights" at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 444 St. Mary Avenue, 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Every Wednesday night from June 4, 2008 to September 10, 2008. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome. Presented by the Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba, Pony Corral and Downtown Biz.

24
Red River Co-op Speedway - Super Stock Special 7:30pm start. (Rain date - Friday, 25th @ 7:30pm).

26
Saturday - 26, 2008 - N.O.V.A. of Manitoba 2nd Annual Charity Show n' Shine. Registration between 9:00am and Noon at Jim's Vintage Garage, 5353 Portage Ave (5 kms West of the Perimeter Hwy). Registration fee is only $5.00. Spectators are free. Dash plaques to the first 100 registered vehicles. Open to all vehicles 25 years or older. There will be music, silent auction, food, t-shirts and awards. Please come out and vote for the People's Choice Award. Proceeds going to Cancer Care Manitoba. Show time


is Noon to 4:00pm. For more information call Dave or Del (204) 338-6989 or email your questions to novaofmb@mts.net. Rain date: T.B.A.

26 - 27
Saturday 26 - Test & Tune 10:00am; Sunday 27 - Bracket Racing 10:00am at Gimli Dragways - Gimli, MB.

27
9th Anniversary Legion #215 Car Show, 3600 DeVries Road, East St. Paul (Henderson Hwy and the Perimeter By-Pass). All antique, classic, high performance, motorcycle, military and special interest vehicles are welcome. Entry fee $10.00 includes lunch for two. Parking for 400 cars (on pavement and grass). Restaurant open on site with everyday specials including breakfast. Children's activities, huge BBQ and beer gardens. Proceeds to the East St. Paul Lions Charities. Registration 7:00am to 3:00pm. Silent auction prizes announced at 4:00pm. Contact Len Deren @ (204) 668-5841 or lderen@mts.net

27
Legends Car Club Annual "Show in the Park" Sunday, 27th at the Altona Centennial Park. A great show with plenty of trophies and door prizes. We rope off all the entries. This is the final day of the three day Sunflower Festival, so make our 30th annual show a weekend event! We are targeting 300 entries, antique and classic snowmobiles and motorcycles have their own categories. For more information, call H.J. Stoesz at (204) 324-6839 or the Club info number at (204) 324-9923, or enter online on our website:


www.legendscarclub.ca. REGISTRATION IS FREE!!

27
Cruise Night at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 400 Wilton at Grant Avenue, 6:00pm -10:00pm. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome.

27
Cruisin' the Peg - Winnipeg's Sunday Night Cruise Destination, Tavern United, 826 Regent Ave W, 6:00pm - 10:00 pm. All Classics, Antiques, Muscle, Sports & Speciality vehicles are welcome. Great cars, great friends & safe cruising!

30
Co-op Cruise Night, 5:30pm Wednesday 30, 2008. Heritage Co-op parking lot, 1035 Richmond Ave., Brandon MB. Contact: Grant Gillis (204) 726-4382.

30
The Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba presents "City Lights Cruise Nights" at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 444 St. Mary Avenue, 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Every Wednesday night from June 4, 2008 to September 10, 2008. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome. Presented by the Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba, Pony Corral and Downtown Biz.

31
Red River Co-op Speedway - Modified Special with four cylinder stocks 7:30pm start. (Rain date - Friday, August 1st @ 7:30pm).

August

2
Runway Drags - 2008, Yellowhead Road Runners Auto Club, Neepawa MB invite everyone to take in our 6th Annual 1/8 mile Drag Races on Saturday, 2, 2008 at the Neepawa Municipal Airport (2 miles W - 1/2mile N of Hwy 16 & 5 jct.). This event has a strong following of genuine grass roots drag race enthusiasts. Racing starts at 10:00am. Participant gate opens @ 8:00am. Anyone can race all day for $50 (subject to tech and rules). Pre-registration recommended, limit 85 cars. See our website. Spectator admission: $10 adult, $3 non-teenage children. Feature Event - 3 passes by 2000HP Alcohol blown Dragster. Contact David (204) 835-2666. www.dragraceneepawa.com.

2 - 4
Ron Philips Memorial Weekend. Saturday, 2nd - Test & Tune, Gamblers Race 10:00am. Free Bar-B-Que after racing. Sunday, 3rd - Bracket Racing 10:00am. Monday, 4th - Bracket Racing 10:00am at Gimli Dragways - Gimli, MB.

3
Kenora Harbourfest Car show - Sunday, 3, 2008. Registration: 8:00am to 11:00am. Venue: Kenora Harbourfront. Show hours: 11:00am - 16:00pm. Contact: Bill Richards, email: trader@kenora.net

3
South Beach Casino presents our 1st Annual Show & Shine 3rd, 2008 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Registration opens at 9:00am with a complimentary Breakfast for all participants. The Casino is located ¬ an hour north of Winnipeg on Highway 59. Great cash prizes for Casino Choice plus random cash draws all afternoon. Enjoy live entertainment & BBQ. For more info contact Jim Robinson (204) 955-7106, rodder39@mts.net or Tick Rowson (204) 766-2100 ext 2007, tick@southbeachcasino.ca or Mark Robinson (204) 766-2100 ext 2104, Mrobinson@southbeachcasino.ca.

3
Borderland Auto Club 29th Annual International Antique - Classic Show & Shine, Sunday 3, 2008. Show and Shine Noon to 4pm at the International Peace Garden. No registration fee. Everyone welcome. Dash plaques for the fi rst 75 vehicles. This year's show will be in conjunction with the Peace Garden's Summer Festival. For further information contact Charles Tosch, Brandon MB (204) 728-7228 or Dick Johnson, Dunseith ND (701) 263-4564 or Alfred Juntunen, Rolla ND (701) 477-3748. For information on all of the special events taking place at the Peace Garden Summer Festival, visit the Peace Garden Website, www.peacegarden.com or call the Peace Garden at 1-888-432-6733 toll free or (701) 263-4390.

3
Cruise Night at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 400 Wilton at Grant Avenue, 6:00pm -10:00pm. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome.

3
Cruisin' the Peg - Winnipeg's Sunday Night Cruise Destination, Tavern United, 826 Regent Ave W, 6:00pm - 10:00 pm. All Classics, Antiques, Muscle, Sports & Speciality vehicles are welcome. Great cars, great friends & safe cruising!

6
Co-op Cruise Night, 5:30pm Wednesday 6, 2008. Heritage Co-op parking lot, 1035 Richmond Ave., Brandon MB. Contact: Grant Gillis (204) 726-4382.

6
The Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba presents "City Lights Cruise Nights" at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 444 St. Mary Avenue, 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Every Wednesday night from June 4, 2008 to September 10, 2008. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome. Presented by the Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba, Pony Corral and Downtown Biz.

7
Red River Co-op Speedway - NLRA Late Model Special 7:30pm start. (Rain date - Friday, 8th @ 7:30pm).

9
9th Annual Cruz In Downtown sponsored by Piston Ring Auto Service. Come out and see some of Manitoba's beautiful vehicles. Show is open to all experience or "Breathe Smoke" at the Burnout Contest sponsored by Rondex Limited. Check out vendors row, parade, free Kids Zone sponsored by the Downtown Winnipeg Biz, Tug-O-War sponsored by Total Performance, live entertainment T.B.A. Dash plaques to the fi rst 300 registrants. Cost $10.00 until July 27th, after that date cost is $20.00. Register at all Piston Ring locations, at some Sunday and Wednesday nights at the Pony Corral's downtown and Grant Ave around 7:00pm. For more info or to volunteer call John or Beverly Dyck at (204) 889-7822, Fax (204) 896-1533. Website www.cruz-in-downtown.com. A charity event.

9
South Beach Casino presents a "Simply Irresistible Cruise Nights". These events will take place every 2nd Saturday during the summer months from 6:00pm - 10:00pm (June 14, July 12, 9 & September 13th). The Casino is located ¬ an hour north of Winnipeg on Highway 59. Enter at our Ocean Club for a chance to win $1,000. Draw will be made Saturday September 13th at 10:00pm. (Must be in attendance with vehicle to win). For more info contact Jim Robinson (204) 955-7106, rodder39@mts.net or Tick Rowson (204) 766-2100 ext 2007, tick@southbeachcasino. ca or Mark Robinson (204) 766-2100 ext 2104, Mrobinson@southbeachcasino.ca.

10
5th Annual Memories Show N Shine is being held to commemorate the loss of our daughter "Candace Morgoch".All contributions are forwarded to the Compassionate Friends (Wpg Chapter). This is a family friendly event that will have live entertainment by "Yours Truly", silent auction, t-shirt sales, engine blow-up, and world famous Skinners BBQ hotdogs. All antiques, classics, street rods, muscle cars, special interest vehicles, bikes, etc are welcome. The location is at the Selkirk Waterfront & Docks. If you are coming in on Hwy #9 (Main St) from Winnipeg, you will enter the City of Selkirk, continue to follow Main St. North then turn East on Superior Ave to Eveline St. where the entrance will be. Public parking lots on Superior Ave. Dash plaques to the first 200 cars. $5.00 registration 9:00am - Noon. Show N Shine Noon - 4:30pm. Contact Shannon (204) 771-0107 or Johnny at (204) 299-5701. Rain date: T.B.A.

10
Cruise Night at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 400 Wilton at Grant Avenue, 6:00pm -10:00pm. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome.

10
Cruisin' the Peg - Winnipeg's Sunday Night Cruise Destination, Tavern United, 826 Regent Ave W, 6:00pm - 10:00 pm. All Classics, Antiques, Muscle, Sports & Speciality vehicles are welcome. Great cars, great friends & safe cruising!

13
Co-op Cruise Night, 5:30pm Wednesday 13, 2008. Heritage Co-op parking lot, 1035 Richmond Ave., Brandon MB. Contact: Grant Gillis (204) 726-4382.

13
The Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba presents "City Lights Cruise Nights" at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 444 St. Mary Avenue, 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Every Wednesday night from June 4, 2008 to September 10, 2008. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome. Presented by the Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba, Pony Corral and Downtown Biz.

14
Cruise Night in downtown Brandon. Downtown Brandon Cruisin' the Dub presented by Brandon & Area Car Enthusiasts (B.A.C.E.), A&W, and the Bank of Montreal. Rosser Avenue 6:00pm - 10:00pm.All vehicles welcome. (The Coasters, on their Cross Canada Cruise, are having a Brandon Reunion/get together and the early bird arrivals will be at this Cruise Night).

14
Red River Co-op Speedway - Street Stock Special 7:30pm start. (Rain date - Friday, 15th @ 7:30pm).

15
Country Classics Car Club presents together with the Hanover Fair in Grunthal, MB. 6:00pm start. BBQ supper available. No cost to enter show. Large horse rodeo same night. Awards & dash plaques. For info contact: Rick Fast (204) 346-4010; Doug Pauls (204) 346-2813; Bruce Martin (204) 326-2408.

16
A&W End of Summer Show 'n' Shine. Door prizes. All invited cars, trucks, bikes. Engine blowing contest. People's Choice. A&W parking lot. Thompson, MB.

16
Tail Gate Association of Manitoba, Swap Meet, Flea Market & Show 'n Shine, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Headingley Community Centre, Trans Canada Hwy at Headingley lights. Contact: Rance Pritchard @ (204) 889-7183. Rain date: 17, 2008.

16 - 17
Legends Car Club "Airport Drags", Saturday & Sunday, August 16th & 17th. Location is at the Altona Municipal Airport. Racer entry fee is $50 per day. 1/8th mile format and heads-up racing. Spectators admission is $10 for adults, kids 12 and under $5 (per day). Food and refreshments on site. Attend to race or watch this action-packed 2 day event! Feature car(s) to be announced. Race registrations can be printed from our website. Pre-registration is recommended as the fi eld of vehicles fi lls up quickly. Contact Cornie Sawatzky at (204) 327-6681, or the Club info line (204) 324-9923. www.legendscarclub.ca. Mail entries to Legends Car Club, P.O. Box 2005, Altona, MB R0G 0B0.

16 - 17
Saturday 16 - Test & Tune 10:00am; Sunday 17 - Bracket Racing 10:00am at Gimli Dragways - Gimli, MB.

17
Cruise Night at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 400 Wilton at Grant Avenue, 6:00pm -10:00pm. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome.

17
Cruisin' the Peg - Winnipeg's Sunday Night Cruise Destination, Tavern United, 826 Regent Ave W, 6:00pm - 10:00 pm. All Classics, Antiques, Muscle, Sports & Speciality vehicles are welcome. Great cars, great friends & safe cruising!

20
Co-op Cruise Night, 5:30pm Wednesday 20, 2008. Heritage Co-op parking lot, 1035 Richmond Ave., Brandon MB. Contact: Grant Gillis (204) 726-4382.

20
The Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba presents "City Lights Cruise Nights" at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 444 St. Mary Avenue, 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Every Wednesday night from June 4, 2008 to September 10, 2008. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome. Presented by the Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba, Pony Corral and Downtown Biz.

21
Red River Co-op Speedway - Super Stock Special 7:30pm start. (Rain date - Friday, 22nd @ 7:30pm).

23
The Rivercrest Hotel Annual Free Car Show and Beer Gardens - Saturday, 23rd from 2:00pm - 5:00pm. All special interest vehicles welcome. Hot Rods, Antiques, Classics, Motorcycles...Registration 11:00am - 2:00pm. Minimum prize $100. $10/vehicle includes lunch. Kids Super Bouncer, Silent Auction. Proceeds to charity. Vendors, sponsors and auction donations welcome. Call Deanne (204) 339-5206 ext 2.

23
Red River Co-op Speedway -Stock Car Challenge Series 4:00pm start. (Rain date - Sunday, 24th @ 2:00pm).

24
Shades of the Past Car Club presents the Shades of the Past Car Show in Beausejour, MB, Sunday 24th, 10:00am to 3:00pm. Free to all participants & spectators. Free picnic for Car Show participants after show. Over 500 vehicles last year! All vehicles please enter on West side of Park Ave. Please bring a tin for the Food Bank bin. Contact Jon Delannay @ (204) 268-4467 or jontracy@mts.net

23 - 24
Winnipeg Sports Car Club with Race Weekend #4 - Gimli Motorsport Park.

24
Cruise Night at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 400 Wilton at Grant Avenue, 6:00pm -10:00pm. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome.

24
Cruisin' the Peg - Winnipeg's Sunday Night Cruise Destination, Tavern United, 826 Regent Ave W, 6:00pm - 10:00 pm. All Classics, Antiques, Muscle, Sports & Speciality vehicles are welcome. Great cars, great friends & safe cruising!

27
Co-op Cruise Night, 5:30pm Wednesday 27, 2008. Heritage Co-op parking lot, 1035 Richmond Ave., Brandon MB. Contact: Grant Gillis (204) 726-4382.

27
The Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba presents "City Lights Cruise Nights" at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 444 St. Mary Avenue, 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Every Wednesday night from June 4, 2008 to September 10, 2008. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome. Presented by the Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba, Pony Corral and Downtown Biz.

28
Red River Co-op Speedway - Modified Special - Final Points 7:30pm start. (Rain date - Friday, 29th @ 7:30pm).

30 - 31 and September 1
Labour Day Long Weekend: Saturday 30th - Test & Tune 10:00am; Sunday 31st - Bracket Racing 10:00am;


Monday September 1st - Bracket Racing 10:00am at Gimli Dragways - Gimli, MB.

31
Cruise Night at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 400 Wilton at Grant Avenue, 6:00pm -10:00pm. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome.

31
Cruisin' the Peg - Winnipeg's Sunday Night Cruise Destination, Tavern United, 826 Regent Ave W, 6:00pm - 10:00 pm. All Classics, Antiques, Muscle, Sports & Speciality vehicles are welcome. Great cars, great friends & safe cruising!

September

1
Bracket Racing 10:00am at Gimli Dragways - Gimli, MB.

1
Annual Labour Day - 1, 2008 (Monday only) Chrysler Show 'N' Shine and Swap Meet! Location: Burrows & Keewatin. Mopar and A.M.C. products only. Time: 11:00am until 4:00pm. Contact phone (204) 667-2799 or www.mbmopar.com. Mopar-Chrysler Parts Depot parking lot, south side of building on Burrows.

3
Co-op Cruise Night, 5:30pm Wednesday 3, 2008. Heritage Co-op parking lot, 1035 Richmond Ave., Brandon MB. Contact: Grant Gillis (204) 726-4382.

3
The Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba presents "City Lights Cruise Nights" at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 444 St. Mary Avenue, 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Every Wednesday night from June 4, 2008 to 10, 2008. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome. Presented by the Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba, Pony Corral and Downtown Biz.

4
Cruise Night in downtown Brandon. Downtown Brandon Cruisin' the Dub presented by Brandon & Area Car Enthusiasts (B.A.C.E.), A&W, and the Bank of Montreal. Rosser Avenue 6:00pm - 10:00pm. All vehicles welcome.

5 - 7
Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba presents the 14th Annual Flashback Weekend - Friday, 5th, 2008 "Sock-Hop Social" at 8:00pm at the Transcona Country Club, 2070 Dugald Road. Live Band, 50's & 60's music, silent auction in support of the Rehabilitation Centre for Children Foundation. Tickets available at Ticketmaster (204) 780-3333 or www.ticketmaster.ca. For more info call (204) 453-FORD.

6
Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba presents 14th Annual "Flashback Weekend" "Scenic Classic Car Cruise" to the Half Moon Drive-Inn in Lockport. Meet at 2:00pm at Garden City Inn, 2100 McPhillips. All antiques, classic and special interest vehicles are welcome.

7
Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba presents "Flashback Weekend" "Manitoba's Largest Free Car Show" Sunday, 7th, 2008 at Garden City Shopping Centre (South Lot), 2305 McPhillips St. Open to all. Free admission. Show time Noon to 5:00pm, followed by a cruise to the Pony Corral on Grant Avenue. Free registration of vehicles (10:00am - 2:00pm). Over 30 awards, dash plaques, live 50's band, jacket draw, t-shirt sales, 50/50 draw, in support of "The Rehabilitation Centre for Children Foundation. Kids entertainment, lots of great food. A fun day for the whole family. More information call (204) 453-FORD or Betty Lannoo (204) 453-4871, Email blannoo@shaw.ca, or website: www.fabulous50sford.com. Rain date: 14th, 2008.

6
The Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E.) Manitoba Section would like to present - The 2009 Corvette ZR1 Blue Devil. Presented by Jerry Burton (founder and current editor of Corvette quarterly magazine). Mr. Burton will discuss the inside story of how the $100,000 Corvette ZR1 was created and what enables its 200-plus MPH performance. Possible Show N Shine as well. For details please check S.A.E. Manitoba website for further information as it becomes available www.saemanitoba.org or email: chair@saemanitoba.org

6
Red River Co-op Speedway - Gerald Balcean Memorial Super Stock Special 3:00pm start. (Rain date - Sunday, 7th @ 2:00pm).

7
Cruise Night at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 400 Wilton at Grant Avenue, 6:00pm -10:00pm. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome.

7
Cruisin' the Peg - Winnipeg's Sunday Night Cruise Destination, Tavern United, 826 Regent Ave W, 6:00pm - 10:00 pm. All Classics, Antiques, Muscle, Sports & Speciality vehicles are welcome. Great cars, great friends & safe cruising!

10
Co-op Cruise Night, 5:30pm Wednesday 10, 2008. Heritage Co-op parking lot, 1035 Richmond Ave., Brandon MB. Contact: Grant Gillis (204) 726-4382.

10
The Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba presents "City Lights Cruise Nights" at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 444 St. Mary Avenue, 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Every Wednesday night from June 4, 2008 to 10, 2008. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome. Presented by the Fabulous 50's Ford Club of Manitoba, Pony Corral and Downtown Biz.

13
South Beach Casino presents a "Simply Irresistible Cruise Nights". These events will take place every 2nd Saturday during the summer months from 6:00pm - 10:00pm (June 14, July 12, August 9 & 13th). The Casino is located ¬ an hour north of Winnipeg on Highway 59. Enter at our Ocean Club for a chance to win $1,000. Draw will be made Saturday 13th at 10:00pm. (Must be in attendance with vehicle to win). For more info contact Jim Robinson (204) 955-7106, rodder39@mts.net or Tick Rowson (204) 766-2100 ext 2007, tick@southbeachcasino.ca or Mark Robinson (204) 766-2100 ext 2104, Mrobinson@southbeachcasino.ca.

13
Red River Co-op Speedway - Stock Car Challenge Series 4:00pm start. (Rain date - Sunday, 14th @ 2:00pm).

14
Sunday, 14, 2008: Manitoba Mustang and Ford Association present "Farewell to Summer" Car Show N' Shine, 10:00am to 4:00pm at Kildonan Park in the Rainbow Stage Parking Lot. Open to all makes of cars and trucks. For more information and updates call (204) 981-PONY (7669), or visit www.manitobamustang.com.

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Saturday 13th - Test & Tune 10:00am; Sunday 14th - Bracket Racing 10:00am at Gimli Dragways, Gimli

14
Cruise Night at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 400 Wilton at Grant Avenue, 6:00pm -10:00pm. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome.

14
Cruisin' the Peg - Winnipeg's Sunday Night Cruise Destination, Tavern United, 826 Regent Ave W, 6:00pm - 10:00 pm. All Classics, Antiques, Muscle, Sports & Speciality vehicles are welcome. Great cars, great friends & safe cruising!

17
Co-op Cruise Night, 5:30pm Wednesday 17, 2008. Heritage Co-op parking lot, 1035 Richmond Ave., Brandon MB. Contact: Grant Gillis (204) 726-4382.

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Legends Car Club Annual "Fall Drive to the Hills" is both a scenic and fun event. We try and combine a last fun cruise of the year with some beautiful scenery. A windup meal is included at an additional cost. Saturday, 20th is a date you won't want to miss. Contact Don Elias at (204) 324-8749 anytime, the club info number at (204) 324-9923, or the Legends website: www.legendscarclub.ca

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Red River Co-op Speedway - Super Truck Special with 4 cylinder stocks 3:00pm start. (Rain date - Sunday, 21st @ 2:00)

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Winnipeg Sports Car Club with Race weekend #5 - Gimli Motorsport Park.

21
Cruise Night at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 400 Wilton at Grant Avenue, 6:00pm -10:00pm. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome.

21
Cruisin' the Peg - Winnipeg's Sunday Night Cruise Destination, Tavern United, 826 Regent Ave W, 6:00pm - 10:00 pm. All Classics, Antiques, Muscle, Sports & Speciality vehicles are welcome. Great cars, great friends & safe cruising!

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Co-op Cruise Night, 5:30pm Wednesday 24, 2008. Heritage Co-op parking lot, 1035 Richmond Ave., Brandon MB. Contact: Grant Gillis (204) 726-4382.

27
Red River Co-op Speedway - Cheaters Night (no rules) 2:00pm start. (Rain date - Sunday, 28th @ 2:00pm).

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Saturday 27th - Test & Tune 10:00am; Sunday 28th - Bracket Racing 10:00am - Finals at Gimli Dragways, Gimli MB.

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Manitoba Street Rod Association "Toy Run", Revenue Canada Parking Lot, Lagimodiere & Rendeers. Outdoor Car Show & Shine. Admission is a new unwrapped toy. Proceeds to the Rehabilitation Centre for children. Contact George Knight (204) 222-2688 or info@msra.mb.ca. Details on www.msra.mb.ca.

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Cruise Night at the Pony Corral Restaurant, 400 Wilton at Grant Avenue, 6:00pm -10:00pm. All Antiques, Classic and Special Interest vehicles are welcome.

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Cruisin' the Peg - Winnipeg's Sunday Night Cruise Destination, Tavern United, 826 Regent Ave W, 6:00pm - 10:00 pm. All Classics, Antiques, Muscle, Sports & Speciality vehicles are welcome. Great cars, great friends & safe cruising!

October

1
Souris Sunset Cruisers Cruise Day at Souris Scarecrow Days, October 5, 2008 from 12:00 Noon 4:00pm. Contact: Wayne Smith (204) 483-2671 or Brian Perkin (204) 483-3400.

5
Manitoba Pontiac Association "Farewell to Summer", Final Cruise Night @ Pony Corral, presented by Pony Corral and the Manitoba Pontiac Association, October 5, 2008 at 400 Wilton St. 3:00pm to 10:00pm. Open to all. Prize draws. Must have vehicle and be in attendance (regularly) to win. Contact Peter Ginakes @ (204) 942-8300.

November

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Saturday November 1st, Annual Awards Banquet. Dinner and presentation of awards for year accomplishments in racing. Dance to follow at Regent Park Banquet Hall. Tickets available from Dram Executive. See: www.dragracemanitoba.com for further details.

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