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Cruisin' 2008, May 15-18
Cruise on down to Ocean City Maryland for what has become one of the largest celebrations of America’s love affair with automobiles. Cruisin’ Ocean City is a citywide event that will host more than 3,000 hot rods, customs, street machines and more. There will be more than 20 different car shows along with Boardwalk Parades and lots of entertainment.

This year's Cruisin entertainment and appearances include BIG DADDY DON GARLITS, Eddie Mekka "The Big Ragu" from the hit TV Comedy Laverne & Shirley, STILL SURFIN Tribute to the Beach Boys, Custom Cars book signing by Chuck Vranas, Toys for Big Boys Showcase and lots of DJs, vendors and more!

Another headlining activity scheduled to be held in conjunction with this year’s Cruisin is the Express Auctioneers Hot Rod and Muscle Car AUCTION on Friday at the Convention Center. Anyone having an interest in selling their car or buying a car should contact Bernie at 443-807-8883 or email him at cholhaus@expressauction.com. For more information on the Auction CLICK HERE

Some of the top national names in the country will be at this year's Manufacturer Midway including Miller Electric, Flowmaster, Meguiar's, Goodyear, GM Performance, Goodmark, Roush Performance, Billet Specialties, Maxx Motors, Dupont, Flaming River, AAA Mid Atlantic, Maryland Lottery, American Autowire, Colonial Crossings, Barry Grant Products, Jig-A-Loo, Slide-Lok of the Eastern Shore and more. Additional Sponsors include Toyota, Those Garage Guys, Uncommon Flagpoles and more.

At this year's event we would also like to help the Lions International Eyeglass Recycling Program. If you have used prescription or non prescription glasses or sunglasses in your drawers, desk, or closets you can donate them now! Children's glasses are especially needed. So gather your glasses and bring them to Cruisin. Leave them at the special Lions Club Eyeglass Box at the registration area. Let's show them how generous Cruisers are!

Click Here to download a copy of the Cruisin' 2009 application form.
Click Here to download a copy of the highlights from Cruisin' 2008.
Click Here to see images from Cruisin' 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 provided by Chuck Vranas.

Scholarships:

Cruisin Ocean City, along with the Back to the Beach Car Club is proud to announce this year's scholarship recipients:
  • Tyler Bruce, Arnold, MD
  • Kimberly Ceccotti, Stony Point, NY
  • Pamela Freeman, Centreville, MD
  • Kaitlyn Amanda Mack, Severna Park MD
  • Krystal Olmos, Fayetteville GA
  • Holly Passwaters, Bridgeville DE
Top 10 Club Awards For 2008:
  1. Maryland Chevelle Club
  2. Street Survivors of Maryland
  3. Lost in the 50s
  4. Kent Island Cruisers
  5. Tri-County Cruisers
  6. Time Release Car Club
  7. Wheels That Heal Car Club
  8. Hot Rod Bear Cruisers
  9. NFC Cruizers
  10. Olds Club of Florida
The Outstanding Banners went to Kent Island Cruisers, Cruisers Unlimited and Olds Club of Florida (An American Legend). The Outstanding Club for 2008 was Wheels That Heal.

Former Mayor Award Winners
2008 Carson Jones Easton, MD 33 Plymouth
2007 Glenn Craig Crossville, TN 36 Ford
2006 Jim Davies Baltimore, MD 58 Edsel
2005 Michael & Justin Holland Media, PA 29 Ford
2004 Brian Bowers Westminster, MD 47 International
2003 Alfred & Anna Hudson Snow Hill, MD 63 Chevy
2002 Kevin Crowe Frostburg, MD 69 Ford
2001 Dave & Debbie Dante Hunlock Creek, PA 70 AMX
2000 Earl & Pam Metzler Downington, PA 34 Ford
1999 Steve Mixter Salisbury, MD 64 Pontiac
1998 Craig Niedomanski Silver Spring, MD 69 Ford
1997 Donnie Campbell Shenandoah, VA 68 Ford
1996 Chuck & Tina Niglio Silver Spring, MD 34 Ford
1995 Foxie Elder Mt. Joy, PA 50 Mercury
1994 Bob Dick Sr. Gambrills, MD 30 Ford
1993 Cliff Thompson Brandywine, MD 31 Ford
1992 Bill Norris Pasadena, MD 32 Ford
1991 George Davis Frederick, MD 34 Ford