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HELLO CLASSIC WHEELERS !! : I was sitting here thinking – WOW am I glad May is finally over
with ! – when I realized that June is going to be just as busy . Only difference is that MCW will not
be doing all of the show hosting . At least we can kind of relax at a couple of events and enjoy the
happenings and let someone else do the work !
One note on a club member – Pat Cox ( Vern’s wife ) has been in the hospital almost a full month
now . She originally had what was to be a relatively minor operation , but started having all kinds of
problems . It was really touch and go for a while , but ( and say those prayers ) it looks like she will
get sprung soon . She will still have to go to a rehab facility for a while to get back up to par , but at
least get out of the hospital !! Not too soon either as the women Vern has been running around
town with aren’t near as nice as Miss Pat . By the way Pat , I have pictures if you need them .
May Shows : Lots of good shows in May !! Po Boys at Lynn Smith Chevy started the month out with
a bang and the month never slowed down . Matter of fact , Lynn Smith had 2 good shows in May .
There was one there on Memorial Day that , as it was the “ only game in town “ , it drew an over flow
crowd of cars . The FREE burgers and dogs didn’t hurt either ! The Cruisers show at Sabor
Restaurant was very good . Nice place for a show with good food and cold A C to get in to . The
Cruise-In at Uptown Village Mall is starting to take shape with Matt’s Mexican Food bringing out a
nacho bar now . Starting in June they also will have drinks ! MCW had a great show at Vandergriff
Honda in Arlington that was a huge success . The dealership people were so impressed that they
already have stated they will have us back in the next couple of months for a night time show !!!
Vandergriff furnished around $400.00 in door prizes at this May show and are talking about bigger
and better for the next one !!! Now all we need to do is talk them out of a car . Now wouldn’t that be
cool ??!!
Up-coming shows : Check out the enclosed calendar for all the shows , but I will expound on a
couple here . The Po Boys annual show in Grandview is coming up on the 14th . This is always a
good show that draws around 100 plus cars and benefits the local Volunteer Fire Dept. Also there
is a very good café on the South/West end of town that serves some very fine home cooking . This
show is over at 4 , so you can still make the Cruisers show at Sabor in Duncanville as it is a 4 til 8
show . The Third Saturday of the Month Cruise-in at Uptown Village Mall in Cedar Hill will be the
21st from 4 til 8 . The mall keeps filling up with new store openings almost daily . Maui Wowi has
opened and are serving drinks . Razzoo’s should be up and going in late July , so lots happening
there !! On Saturday the 28th , MCW will be hosting a show in Getzendaner Park in Waxahachie
from 11 til 3 . This show is being sponsored by the Waxahachie Daily Light and their patrons . The
proceeds will go to a needy Ellis County family that will be chosen by a “ board “ from the paper .
This will be a family that is NOT on welfare and also not receiving a lot of government help , but one
that is struggling to support their family due to illness or some other tragedy . This is not going to
be just a car and bike show , but a family event . There are lots of things in the works to make this a
huge event . There WILL be food with the Optimist and Lions Club food trailers , plus Laura
Megonigal will also be serving some things the others do not . This will make for a wide variety of
food choices . All in all , it should be a big day all around .
MCW Cruise-in : Unfortunately , those of you that get this in the mail will not receive it in time for the
first MCW Cruise-in at Whataburger . Starting in June we will do a cruise-in at Whataburger in town
from 6 til probably 9 or so on the first Friday of the month . Whataburger has given us the West
parking lot and use of electricity . This is NOT a club members only event . Friends , neighbors ,
spectators , wives , kids , girl friends and Mopars are all welcome . We will even take Corvairs !
This is just a gearhead get to gather for everyone .
Other Cruise-Ins : The Shakers and Scrapers have a new Cruise Night location: 2217 W 7th
Avenue - Corsicana, Tx Held each 2nd Friday of the month from March to October6:30pm to 10:
00pm The youth at the church will have their concession stand setup and we will be able tohave
barbecue sandwiches, sausage on a stick, and Dr Peppers. All concession sales benefit The
church Youth group. Also new weekly cruise-in location in Arlington . This has moved from
McDonalds to the Albertsons on Little Road at I-20 . Time is 6 til 10 . Good location with great
spectator traffic plus 7 plus different eateries within a block of the parking lot . This event
sponsored and hosted by Classical Gas Motors of Mansfield .
Club Meeting : Most of you forget the club meeting ? First Thursday night at 7 of every month ? .
Now does it ring a bell ? TOO LATE – IT IS OVER . Now you will have to wonder if I remember
everything that was decided . I may not tell you everything just for the fun of it . You DID miss
Strawberry Covered Angel Food Cake by Natalie and Miss Corrinne’s Great punch !!! So eat your
heart out !! Actually the only club decision was to keep $200.00 out of the deposit from this
weekends show for the club cash box . In the past it has always been a scramble to have change
when a show starts. This way change will be ready way before show time .
Questions : I have 2 for you . First – A frequent participant of our shows has requested a little help
on Sunday the 15th which is Fathers Day . His name is Gregg Herring and he is a member of a
church in S Arlington just off 360 and a little North of 287 . They are asking for a few cars to come
and display for 4 hours ( 8:30 til 12:30 ) and will furnish drinks . They also will give you a coupon
good for lunch at Chicken Reds in Mansfield just for displaying your car . Attending the service is
NOT required . If you are interested , please call me or Alan and let us know . We will set up a
meeting place and can caravan their together .
Second question – MCW has a phone committee . Some of you are always saying “ I wish I had
known you were going to do that so I could have gone “ when you hear of us going to some event
as a cruise . Would you like to know these things ? Well that is easy – just let us know and we will
get you on the list . Some times they call each week if we are doing something together and we
would be more than happy to have each and every one of you come along , and you DO NOT have
to be a club member to do so . In the 5 years we have been together , there has never been a
members only function . That is NOT the way we work !!!!!
Ending : Well that does it for this month . Don’t forget to print out ( if e-mailed ) or keep ( if USPS )
the enclosed calendar . Hopefully I haven’t missed anything
HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU AND TO EACH GOOD CRUISING !!! MAY GOD BLESS !!!!!!!!!!!!
CLUB CONTACTS
Alan Krohn ( 214 ) 808-4019 alan.krohn@sbcglobal.net
Joe Rakoczy ( 214 ) 587-1643 joe.rakoczy@sbcglobal.net
www.midlothianclassicwheels.com
Cruisers at Sabor Mexican Restaurant in Duncanville from 4 til 8 . Cockrell Hill at I-20 behind
Red Lobster . 12 classes – 3 awards per class – entry fee $15.00 – entrants get food discount
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April 13th –
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Rod and Custom Car Show at Masonic Temple located at 1100
Henderson St in Fort Worth from 2 til 5 to benefit Shriners
hospitals . Not many classes ( 8 ) but there will also be 10
Peoples Choice Awards. All class winners will receive trophies
plus some cash with amount depending on number in class.
There also will be cash awards of $250.00 for Best of Show and
Top Peoples Pick
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Cruise-in at Uptown Village Mall in Cedar Hill from 4 til 8. Mall located between Pleasant Run and
FM1382 . Two possibilities of food, but there definitely will be some there .
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April 20th -
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Gasoline Alley Car & Bike Show at Hot Rods and Hoggs in Arlington from 1 til 5 . Service road of
360 Just North of Randall Mill . 49 awards for $10.00 entry fee . First 50 dash plaques and tee
shirts . This Show has been going for 3 years and is still fun . They have made a lot of changes in
the place such as Big screen tv’s and new carpet . Most importantly is the new change in attitude
towards service, Especially in the food department . Food comes out promptly and hot . They also
went back to their old Style of fries and now again have the best in the area . The burgers are big
and juicy and they have some Very good nachos.
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April 26th
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Indoor show in Mesquite Exhibit Hall which is located in the Hampton Inn next to rodeo arena. 50
awards for $30.00 entry . Dash plaques and tee shirts to all entrants . Show hours Sat 12 til 9 Sun
11 til 6
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April 26th -
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Midlothian Classic Wheels 4th Annual Walk For A Cure Car and Bike Show to be held at Wal-mart
In Midlothian from 5 til 9 . Top 25 awards for $15.00 entry fee . Dash plaques to first 50 Door prizes
– silent auction – 50/50 – hot dogs – frito pies and more . All proceeds to Susan G Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation and to support Laura in the 3 day 60 mile walk .
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Car show at Pizza Inn in Cedar Hill from 4 til 8 located at 108 W Beltline . 24 classes – 49 awards –
dash Plaques – door prizes – 50/50 Not sure about entry fee
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May 3rd -
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Po Boys Car Show at Lynn Smith Chevrolet in Burleson from 12 til 4 . I-35W at Alsbury exit on
service Road . FREE burgers , dogs , chips and drinks to all entrants . Top20 plus 3 specialty
awards for $10.00 Entry fee . Dash plaques – door prizes – 50/50
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