Woodward Cruise/Dearborn Mustang Show August 16-17

[Kerry]

I will be taking the Predator up to michigan for the two shows this weekend. The woodward cruise is on Saturday aug 16 and the Mustang Memories show is that the dearborn product development plant on august 17. There are also some other events going on for thursday and friday. Wondered if anyone else will be heading to either of these shows?

http://www.mocsem.org/mustang_memori...emories_v2.php

[Radarluv]

I will be going to both. Just so You know Woodward rocks every night all week leading up to Saturday. There are hundreds if not a thousand cars out every night all week. The cops will run You off of Woodward every nifgt about 9:30 or 10:00. Have Fun. Woodward is the whip

[Kerry]

Thanks. This will be my first time. Heading up wed evening

[plumkrazy]

Cool I will have to watch out for you I should be on Woodward Wed nite and At the MOCSEM show Sunday

[gr79]

I will be going to both. Just so You know Woodward rocks every night all week leading up to Saturday. There are hundreds if not a thousand cars out every night all week. The cops will run You off of Woodward every nifgt about 9:30 or 10:00. Have Fun. Woodward is the whip

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Above all, enjoy the events and drive safe! Easy to be distracted when driving those days.
The lane closest to the curb is hard to drive. People constantly yelling to do a burnout, throwing water or bleach out in the road.
Bumper to bumper northbound at night for miles. Fumes. Not fun with a manual trans.
Most of the action is north of I-696 thru Royal Oak, east/west mile roads 11-15. Close parking can be a problem even on side streets due to temp parking restriction signs stating local resident parking only. Get out early like 6pm during the week and 6am on cruise day.
Prepare and plan fuel, food and bathroom stops well ahead of need. All easily accessed a mile or 2 east or west of the actual cruise route.
Unfortunately, try to stay out of Detroit city limits (8 mile road) when traveling between Dearborn and Woodward Ave.
Freeway access is best and good. I-696 and Southfield Freeway (be careful on that one). Traffic weavers, ninja bikes, and 55 speed limit.

[trbofox]

We are going up for both days,taking the 84.

[gr79]

A heads up
Unusually heavy rain hit the area Tues. including the cruise area.
It will be fine. Routes to it may not be.
Weather predicted sunny 80's may have a rain shower or two as usual.
Major freeways have areas completely closed. Low areas flooded bad.
They may not be open by Sat.
Plan alternate routes to the cruise just in case.

*Beware: Local contracted tow companies are gouging drivers 500.00+ for tow out of the flood water.
Using junkyard forklifts to move cars. Then impound car somewhere and charge for that too.
They will be present at the cruise to get more. Watch where you park.
*Beware: Highway robbery. Do not feed these predators. And scar you and loved ones forever with the bad memory.

Traffic may be extra heavy on Woodward if still being diverted to it from I-75 and I-696 on Saturday.
All surface streets would also be affected pretty much along the whole cruise route.
The main flood problem area is about 1.5 miles east of Woodward cruise area at I-75/I-696 interchange.
Both I-75 and I-696 are closed in that area. Reported 15' deep water in spots. Pumps inop.
Possible flood damage to their roadways.

The main station for Detroit area local news, traffic and weather on the '8's WWJ 950 AM.
Can rely on their traffic reports; they update pretty quickly.
Road info: http://mdotnetpublic.state.mi.us/dri...raviewer.aspx#
http://www.wxyz.com/news/local

[gr79]

All roads back to normal after the flooding.

Cruised the route after work tonight.
9 mile to 14 mile.
Was the only regular cruise type car on the road at 2am besides a couple ricers.
Chevy display at 13 mile is in place with cars.
Dodge is starting to move items in.
E 9 mile/mustang alley is open to traffic. WB looked like it was closed.
Tents, chairs, barricades are appearing. People are claiming their spots.

[trbofox]

thanks for all the updates. hope we get to meet you.

[plumkrazy]

thanks for all the updates. hope we get to meet you.

What are you driving?
When are you geting here?
and are you showing at MOCSEM?

if you want PM me your phone number and will get in touch

Mark

[trbofox]

we should be there friday early afternoon. we are bring the 84 ttop coupe, yes we will be at mocsem as well.

[gr79]

Was out there tonight at 9pm until 11p
Lots of cars and spectators. The event has unofficially started.
Extra trash dumpsters, yellow taped off areas. Portajohns sprouting everywhere.
The big boys and serious hp were present.
Linda Vaughn is signing autographs again this year Fri and Sat at the Chevy Performance exhibit.
Bought gas at a BP (3.51/gal reg) along with a good sounding 1974 black De Tomaso Pantera.

[gr79]

Check it out!
For sure one 1979 Pace Car has already done the cruise.
Wonder who's it is?

One special 2015 pre cruise Penske team party this week.
They are for real people.
Preview shots of the retro MGD paint scheme to be seen in Sunday's NASCAR cup race at MIS.

A very nice 1979 Ford Mustang Pace car was driven by Keselowski in a parade of different pace cars throughout the years.
The pics below show the car and is Brad getting some TRX tire smoke?

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/gener...rd-in-race-car

A few pics out of 163 from the photos of event link:
Drop down to the second photo below the first

http://media.theoaklandpress.com/201...uise-party/#74
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