High Temps, Threatening Skies, and Florida Rains Dampen Cruisin' Destination Daytona

By: Carroll Hamilton

After fourteen consecutive events without a weather problem, the July edition of Cruisin' Destination Daytona was cut short by rain. A good number of cruisers showed up under threatening skies, and the party was in full swing when the summer showers came and cut things short.

The restaurants, food court, pubs, and shops were all open and there was plenty to eat and drink, as well as shops to browse. Many spectators and car owners used the rain as an excuse to stay and check out Houligan's Spirited Sports Grille, the newest addition to Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona complex.
The theme for the July event was "Corvettes", and they showed up in mass. The Best Hardtop award went to went to Augie Smith out of Flagler Beach, FL for his 1991 model, while Geri and Anthony Petalaglia took the "Best Convertible" trophy home to Port Orange, FL. Elaine Laurent came over from Sarasota, FL in her 1966 Corvette Coupe and snagged the "Merchant's Pick Award". The trophies were sponsored by Diamond Back Classic Radial tires. Door prizes from Destination Daytona merchants, as well as Houligan's Grille, YearOne, Doc's Rod &Kustom, Total Performance Hot Rod Parts, and Diamond Back Classic Tires were given out early to beat the incoming weather.

Remember the Cruisin' Destination Daytona party happens the third Saturday of every month. The advertised starting time is 5 PM and the fun goes on until is over.
Admission and registration is always free, and a good time "Cruisin' Style" is guaranteed - even in the rain.

Cruisin' Destination Daytona the Place to Be on July 21

By: Carroll Hamilton

Do you like hot rods and custom cars? How about muscle cars? Do you like a party? Do you like a big, free, car show? If you answered any or all of those questions in the affirmative, you need to be at Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona on Saturday night, July 21 (the third Saturday of the month) for "Cruisin' Destination Daytona.
Car enthusiasts from all over central Florida will converge on Destination Daytona for what has become the premiere Cruisin' event in Florida.
Vehicle registration is always free, and the feature cars at the July cruise will be everyone's favorite sports car "The Corvette". Awards will be given to the Best Hardtop, the Best Convertible, and the 'Merchants Pick' for the Best Overall Corvette. Reserved parking for all Corvettes will be in front of the retail shops on the North side of the Destination Daytona grounds. Total Performance will be the home of vehicle registration, door prize drawings, and Corvette awards.
While you are checking out all there is to see at Destination Daytona, be sure to stop by Total Performance and check out the new "Tribute to Carroll Shelby" Dearborn Deuce. This 'new' '32 Ford, is a full fendered, rolling masterpiece. Power is furnished by the redesigned Ford 'Boss 302', and, like all real hot rods, you can shift gears via a high performance, tricked out, T5-five speed manual transmission. The wheels are Cobra style, with knock off hubs, while the paint is a Ford Cobra metallic blue. The car was completed at the Total Performance, Inc. shop in Wallingford, CT and driven south almost 1200 carefree miles to the Total Performance Store at Destination Daytona.
Admission to Cruisin' Destination Daytona is always free so bring the kids and enjoy an evening of automobile culture, cruisin' style. The action starts at 5PM and continues until the party is over.
Destination Daytona is located at I-95 and US 1 (Exit 273) in Ormond Beach, FL. For more information call: 386-671-7103.