Route 66 Days kick off continues at the Mill on Route 66 Cruise-in

 

[June 23, 2022] 

On Saturday afternoon the second of two Route 66 Car Cruise in events was hosted at the Mill on Route 66 Museum by the Logan County Tourism Bureau.

The event saw a large turnout of vehicles as many people came together to enjoy what they love best – cars. The variety of vehicles included new makes and models, middle-aged classics and a few oldsters commonly called antiques.

According to LCTB Director Alice Roate, more than 40 vehicles participated in the event.

A tent set up at the front entrance of the Mill afforded collectors an opportunity to register their vehicles for the show, purchase 50/50 tickets for a drawing later or get entered into a raffle for some excellent, mostly car and cruise related items.

Raffle items were donated by Graue Chevrolet, Napa Auto Parts, Guzzardo’s, Auto Zone, Jim Xamis Ford, Lincoln Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Neal Tire, and Small Town Creations.

The Mill Museum was open for tours and purchasing souvenirs. LCTB Assistant Lexi Groves and her sister Izzy helped man the gift shop and answer questions about the exhibits inside the museum.

Outside, Director Roate was busy keeping track of all the cars and making sure everyone was registered, parked, and made to feel welcome.

Outside vehicles were filling the back lot and overflowing onto the streets adjacent to the green space. Car owners gathered in the shady spots and swapped stories about their collecting additions.

Several visitors enjoyed checking out the cars, and calling up their own memories of cars they may have owned that resembled one exhibited.

When it got warm, the Traveling Top Hat was on hand to offer up some cooling ice cream for those seeking a cool down and a sweet treat at the same time.

At the end of the day, judging of all the cars present took place and winners were named. Trophies were given out for the Tourism Choice, Cruise Staff Choice and Mayor’s Choice.

Dennis Freeman was the winner of two categories with two vehicles in the show.

His ’57 Chevy won the Tourism Choice award. The car was selected by the LCTB staff, Lexi Groves and Alice Roate. He also won the Mayors Choice award with his shiny black 1930’s era two-door coup.



The third trophy went to the Cruise Staff Choice and was awarded to John Parr for his outstanding midnight blue Grand Prix.

At the end of the day's trophies were awarded.


left to right Lexi Groves, Dennis Freeman, Mike
Roate, Alice Roate.

The tourism choice was awarded to Freeman by Groves, Mike Roate and Alice Roate.


Mayor Tracy Welch, Freeman and Mike Roate.

The Mayor’s choice was awarded by Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch and Mike Roate.


Mike Roate, Parr, George Roate and Bussy Roate.

The Cruise Staff trophy was presented to Parr by Mike Road, George Roate and Bussy Roate.

[Nila Smith]