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With close to picture perfect weather, the 21st Annual Endless Summer Cruisin had more than 2,000 hot rods, street machines, customs and more taking part in car shows at the Inlet, Convention Center and various citywide locations.
To help celebrate American Graffiti’s 45th Anniversary, Candy Clark and Bo Hopkins were at the event all four days meeting and greeting fans plus posing for pictures next to the American Graffiti show cars that were on display inside the OC Convention Center. Joining the fun Saturday, from the hit show Roadkill, Mike Finnegan was at the Beachside Inlet signing autographs and talking all things automotive.
Being held in conjunction with Endless Summer Cruisin, the 38th Annual Hot Rod & Custom Car Show took place Thursday, Friday and Saturday inside the Ocean City Convention Center. Some of the hottest show cars in the mid-Atlantic were on display as well as the “Black Out” Veteran Tribute Truck. Awards were presented to the top two in each class as well as cash to the Elite 8. Taking home Best in Show was Chuck & Tina Niglio’s 32 Ford, from Silver Spring MD, First Runner Up was Donald Wedding’s 66 Chevy from Toms River NJ, Second Runner Up was Eddie Denkenberger’s 37 Ford from Federica DE and Fourth Runner up was Joe & Vicki Sheehan’s 69 Chevy from Middletown PA, which also won Spectator’s Choice!
Rockin the stage of the OC Performing Arts Center during Endless was one of the world’s best vocal groups, ROCKAPELLA. Showing off their raw power of pure vocal talent and originality they sang favorite Motown, Classic, Pop, Rock and more songs performed like never before!
Some of the top National names in the country were on display at Manufacturer’s Midway located at the Inlet including Advance Auto Parts, AMSOIL, Automotive Lift Service, Events Apparel, Keen, Maryland Lottery, Miller Welding, Sundance Vacations and more.
Another Endless Summer Cruisin Car Show highlight were the special Boardwalk Parades that took place Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Spectators could sit back and watch the beautiful cars cruise down the iconic Ocean City Boardwalk.
Saturday Endless Summer Cruisin and the US 13 Dragway teamed up for an action packed event, Takin’ It To the Strip. Events included the “King of the Strip” Showdown, Jet Dragsters from Larson’s Motorsports, a burnout contest, car show, American Graffiti Race and a Car Blow Up Fundraiser that raised over $1,000 for Believe in Tomorrow.
Saturday night the Trimper Amusement’s Family Fun Night took place at Trimper Amusements along the south end of the boardwalk. Local Boy Scout Troup 261 was on site for the “Dollar Makes a Difference Car Show” and raised close to $500 during the Neon Light Car Show.
On Sunday the Grand Finale Awards took place at the Beachside Inlet. Prior to the Awards a banner auction was held raising over $1,000 for local charities. During Endless Summer Cruisin 2018 there were more than 500 trophies, plaques and awards presented plus over 3,000 giveaways. Some of the highlights included the Mayor’s Prestigious Award presented to John Sisson’s 64 Chevy from Brookeville MD, the Senator Mathias Award presented in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month to Edward Klesh’s pink 56 Ford from Brookefield CT and the top Ocean City Award presented to William Ayd’s 35 Pierce Arrow from Glen Arm MD.
It takes a tremendous amount of planning and coordination to stage an event of this size. A special thanks goes out to many outstanding people and organizations including the Mayor and City Council, Senator Mathias, Department of Public Works, OC Police Department and Allied Agencies, Hotel Motel Restaurant Association, Chamber of Commerce, Visitor’s Center, National Street Rod Association, Car Clubs throughout the Mid-Atlantic along with the Ocean City Business Community, especially 28th Street Pit & Pub, A-Stand Grill, Belly Busters, Big Easy on 60, Bruno’s Classic Cars, Bull on the Beach, Candy Kitchen, Carusos, Commander Hotel, Cool 101.3, Cowboy Coast, Crab Alley, Cruz-n Car Wash, Decatur Diner, Dough Roller, Dry 85, Ember’s Restaurant, Fat Daddy’s, Francis Scott Key, Harrison’s Harbor Watch, Hooters, Layton’s, L&D Performance, Mad Fish, Marina Deck, Northside Pit & Pub, OC Life-Saving Station, Ocean City Concerts, Pep Boys, Phillips Crab House, Red Red Wine, Seacrets, Shenanigan’s, Snow Hill Lions Club, Soriano’s, The Speed Shop, Tanger Outlets, The Town of Berlin and Trimper Amusements for making Endless Sumer Cruisin Ocean City one of the largest and most unique automotive events in the country. And a very special thank you to all the awesome PARTICIPANTS and CAR CLUBS!
We hope everyone had a safe trip home and we look forward to seeing you at the 22nd Annual Endless Summer Cruisin October 10-11-12-13, 2019.
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22nd Annual Endless Summer Cruisin'
October 10-11-12-13, 2019
Ocean City, MD
THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO APPROXIMATELY 2000 VEHICLES
(LAST YEAR THE EVENT SOLD OUT THE FIRST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER! NO REGISTRATION AT THE EVENT!)
| This event is open to Rods, Customs, Classics and Trick Trucks. Vehicles newer than 1976 must have custom modifications or be of special interest. All vehicles must be street legal with current state tags, licensed and insured. No excessively loud exhaust systems or diesel engines. The Entry Fee includes Driver, 1 Passenger and Children under 14. Additional event passenger/guest passes may be purchased for $25 each in advance. (The entry fee minus processing fee is refundable with written request prior to July 1, 2018) You do not have to be present all 4 days to be eligible for trophies, event plaques, sponsor awards or merchandise give-aways. Parades will be restricted and limited based on car count and time restrictions. Activities are subject to change. Parking is limited at all locations. The police take a very active and pro safety role in this event. You must drive responsibly and obey the laws at all times. If you require additional information please call 410-798-6304 prior to the event. | |
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| Car shows, parades, entertainment and more. Dash Plaques to the first 2,000 participants. |
