Threatening skies in and around Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona did little to dampen the September Cruisin' Destination Daytona party. Owners from Jacksonville, Gainesville, and as far away as West Palm Beach, joined the many local car enthusiasts and a host of spectators to party at what has become one of the premiere monthly cruise events in the country.

Trucks were the featured vehicles for the September cruise. Hot Rod Trucks, Custom Trucks, truck, trucks and more trucks. More than twenty-five trucks were on hand and picking winners is always a task, but the Destination Daytona Merchants chose Wayne Appel's 1947 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery, down from Wallingford, CT, for the coveted "Merchants Pick" award. Bob Demers copped the "Best Early Truck" with his beautiful, 1957 Chevrolet, Cameo, from Ponce Inlet, FL, while Tom Thompson's black and orange, 2001 Chevy S-10 hauled the "Best Late Model Truck" trophy back to Jacksonville, FL. Diamond Back Radial Tires proudly sponsors the monthly awards.

YearOne, a leading manufacturer of reproduction muscle cars and muscle car parts, once again gave away two $100.00 gift certificates to lucky door prize winners. While Diamond Back Radial tire, a manufacturer of high quality custom designed radial tires, also gave away two $100.00 gift certificates. Total Performance, a major sponsor of Cruisin' Destination Daytona, the Destination Daytona Merchants, Bitchin' Products, and others added to the huge door prize cache. The Trike Shop, at Destination Daytona, gave away a $50.00 cash award. The 'split the pot', produced $120.00 for the Flagler Humane society and a lucky ticket holder.

For the past several months Raffle Tickets have been sold on a 1932 Ford Pedal Car, from Classic Automobilia and the Total Performance Store. Reproduction pedal cars are a popular gift for children and grandchildren as well as decor for the garage or den. The winning ticket was drawn at the September Cruisin' Destination Daytona event and the winner was Ed Martin, an over the road truck driver from Neenah, WI. He and his wife had purchased tickets while stopping at the nearby Love's truck stop several months ago.

Since the "Biketoberfest" motorcycle party will be invading Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona the third week in October there will be no Cruisin' Destination Daytona in October. But the party will be back as big as ever the third Saturday in November (November 17th), the weekend before the annual Daytona Beach Turkey Run.

Jim Miller can be found cruisin' New Smyrna Beach, FL. in his Porsche Red, '32 Five Window. The traditional looking rod features a nontraditional independent front suspension and five spoke mags.

Carmen Sizemore came up from Edgewater, FL to join the Cruisin' Destination Daytona party. Carmen's beautiful red '34 Ford, 3 window coupe has that traditional look, with bumpers, door handles, and rubber 'boards'.

Chet Tibbils bought this Corvette new and has owned it ever since. The car has gone through numerous iterations over the years, with Chet and his wife Joanne doing most of the work. After 397,450 miles Chet's Corvette just keeps on rolling, mostly around Chet and Joanne's hometown of Port Orange, FL.

Frank Roberts stands proudly by his, jaw dropping, 1955 Ford Pick Up. Frank is one of several DJs that spin the oldies at Cruisin' Destination Daytona.

No information on this nice, red, Ford, 'Big Window' truck. We guess the owner was off having fun at Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona.

This Wimbledon White, Ford Fairlane 500 was one nice car. Power comes from a tricked out 302, with 351 heads - a four speed makes it even more fun.

Tom Thompson (right) accepts his "Best Late Model Truck" trophy from Mickey Lauria of Total Performance, the event's cosponsor.

This fine Orange and Black S10 belongs to Tom Thompson out of Jacksonville, FL. Tom picked up the "Best Late Model Truck" award.

The "Best Early Truck" award went to Bob Demers and his beautiful back and red 1957 Chevrolet Cameo. Bob hails from Ponce Inlet, FL.

Deede Vanvourellis wheeled in from Port Orange, FL. in her, "blown' small block powered, '32 Ford pick up. Deede is a small lady with a heavy right foot.

Blown '32 Fords, chopped '50 Mercs, and everything in between. Restaurants, food court, pubs, and the World's Largest Harley-Davidson dealership, Cruisin' Destination Daytona has it all.

Hey, if you missed the August Cruisin’ Destination Daytona , you missed what was probably the biggest turnout ever. If you were there you know the story. We have requested an additional 250 parking spaces be reserved for cruisers and we have requested that the lights be turned on at 8 PM so we can party until we decide to leave.

The featured vehicle for the September CDD is the “Truck” - old trucks, new trucks, custom trucks, hot rod trucks -all types of trucks. Awards will be given to "The Best Early Model Truck", "The Best Late Model Truck", and "The Merchant's Choice". Special parking for the trucks will be at the North end of the parking lot adjacent to the retail stores and Houligan’s Sports Grille.

We always have an abundance of door prizes from the Destination Daytona merchants, as well as the $100.00 gift certificates from YearOne. Total Performance will give away a number of $25.00 gift certificates, Doc’s Rod & Kustom donates a $25.00 gift certificate, and Diamond Back Classic Radial Tires donates several gift certificates. Registration, as always, will be held at the Total Performance Store, your hot rod headquarters and major sponsor of Cruisin’ Destination Daytona.

And don’t forget our monthly ‘split the pot’ benefits the Flagler Humane Society. You can win some cash and help some animals at the same time.

To add to the excitement the, Classic Automobilia, ’32 Ford pedal car will be raffled off to a very lucky ticket holder at this month’s CDD.

The party kicks off at 5 PM and as always it goes until it is over.

Destination Daytona is located at I-95 and US 1 (Exit 273) in Ormond Beach, FL. For more information call either Total Performance location

Total Performance Hot Rod Parts in Bunnell, FL - 386-437-9996
Or
Total Performance Destination Daytona - 386-671-6415

 

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Remember you can book a room at the Destination Daytona Hotel & Suites and spend the night. When making a reservation the secret password is “Total Performance”. This will get you a very special rate.

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Like to cruise the web? Want to view some images from past Cruisin’ Destination Daytona events? Check out: http://www.brucerossmeyer.com/t-Bruce-Rossmeyer-Destination-Daytona-media-room.aspx

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“BIKETOBERFEST” 2007 will invade Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona the third week in October and the big motorcycle party will force Cruisin’ Destination Daytona to take a month off. So the next big Cruisin’ Destination after the September event will be the third Saturday in November- November 17 to be exact, the Saturday before the Turkey Run! Plan on a great cruise with some great surprises.

Hope to See You All this Saturday Night

The Total Performance Guys & Gals

For over the last year, Florida Street Rodders have been enjoying the convenience of having not only one, but two Total Performance retail locations in there area. What many may not know is the convenience of these stores has also allowed us to offer products that we have not been able to in the past. Below is just a very small example of some of the items available at our Total Performance Florida store locations. For more information, call our Bunnell store at 386-437-9996 or our Ormond Beach store at 386-671-6415. A web site is also in the works specifically for these stores as well.