Cruise in Mesa 08'

[67 'Stang Lover]

All,
First of all Linda wasn't the one that put the Cruise on this time. She helped out immensely and on her own free time I might add. It was put on and sponsored by POP's. Without Linda it wouldn't have been as successful though. My hat off to her. I did enjoy it very much except for the fact that I blew a lower radiator hose off. LOL. Thanks to all of the people that helped me fix my Mustang.
Also, Linda spoke to me and said she wasn't going to do it again unless the City gives her more support, etc. She said that if the City shuts Main Street down completely then it would probably run in the $25-$50 range for your registration. I doubt people will do that, but I would. $50 for me to cruise legally is a drop in the bucket as well as safer and more fun. Everybody needs to e-mail her as she will forward them to the proper people like the City of Mesa. I agree with '1Rad67' as to our location at Berge. Too far down and away from all of the excitement. I am not complaining just a comment. I loved it anyway and would do it again if they have it this Fall.
This Cruise was not as big as the last one in November because of all the car shows and the Men's Toy Expo in Glendale this past weekend. However, it was big enough for the City to take notice I had a blast and it was great participating. Hope it will be a go in October/November...........
Steve (Black '67 Mustang)

[Torchmach]

It was only the second "Cruise on Main" in Mesa, it will grow, if given a chance. One of the problems with the "Cruise on Central" in Phoenix was to many drivers doing burnouts, got to think about the possablities of what may happen. It could be shut down before it gets a chance to grow. You can do burnouts ( in a safe, controlled enviroment) at Firebird, or Speedworld, on any weekend. These Cruise events are a great chance to see, and hear, Cars driven on the street.

[67 'Stang Lover]

All,
Just a couple of comments to several of the previous posts....
1. Steve and I was at both cruises, and even though the first one seemed like it was better, it might have been because it was the first cruise since the early 80's so it was new to all of us. Saturday's cruise was just as much fun, if not more, because many of us who were at the first, were at the second so we knew quite a few people from the first one.
2. Steve and I were in touch with Linda Morrissey for both events, and what most people don't realize is all the hard work she put into this. And she did it on her own time, with a lot of the expenses coming out of her own pocket! She had a time convincing the Mesa people that this would be good for the city, and frankly until it happened, there were many naysayers probable hoping it would fail. Guess what? They were so totally wrong as this event, just like the first one, brought in a lot of money for the businesses in downtown.
3. Don't any of you remember what cruising was like? Hell yea it took along time to get from point A to point B, but that was because everyone was looking at everyone else's car, and trying to be seen! Any yes, ALL kinds of cars cruised, not just the hot rods or the classics. I used to cruise in my parents station wagon! The point was getting out and having fun. Besides, those people in the "regular cars" may just show up next time in their rod or classic. You never know!
4. For the most part, the police presence was minimal, and no one was out harrasing anyone unless you really got on it. But that didn't even happen until later in the evening when most people had left or gone home.

It would just be nice if everyone didn't make this into a complaining session. Okay, so CMC was down at Berge. Big hairy deal. Be thankful they even offered it to us, because frankly the last cruise we were at Post Nosh, and half of us didn't even fit and had to park behind the bank. No one knew we were back there either, so at least this time we were on the street at one of the turn around's. In 1975 try doing that without getting a ticket!
Lastly, $5.00 is a good deal, so no one has ANY REASON to complain! If you want to make it better, make a suggestion, offer your services or volunteer your time. This is our cruise so next time, lets really blow it out of the water!
p.s. At least they had porta johns this time. Oh, and Jackostang, a drag event would be great next time. Just get Nick and his Rousch (wanna be) to show up and Steve will beat him again. LOL.............

Joni aka Steve's wife on his account

[AZSonicSnake]

It was only the second "Cruise on Main" in Mesa, it will grow, if given a chance. One of the problems with the "Cruise on Central" in Phoenix was to many drivers doing burnouts, got to think about the possablities of what may happen. It could be shut down before it gets a chance to grow. You can do burnouts ( in a safe, controlled enviroment) at Firebird, or Speedworld, on any weekend. These Cruise events are a great chance to see, and hear, Cars driven on the street.

yeah, good point. i guess some of us succomb to the peer pressure though.

[67 'Stang Lover]

Torchmach,
The Cruising on Central lasted 4 years, '02-'06, and it wasn't shut down because of drag racing and/or burnouts, like most people think. The City of Phoenix shut it down because people were crossing the street, not in the crosswalk, and some of them were hit by car's. The City was tired of all the lawsuits that were brought on by this as some of them were hurt really bad. This is why the reunion cruise on Central was ruined. Stupid pedestrians.......Have a nice day

[1rad67]

Yeah, I would pay $25.00 - $50.00 to cruise if it means showing off all our rides.
My only other comment is that Downtown Mesa is really too small to have a whole bunch of mixed ma and pop cars or minivans or suv's hanging around to join in on the fun. What happened years ago cruising is different today because this is supposed to be a classic car/ Hot Rod cruise night not a free for all for people just coming in and joining in like your Minivans Suv's etc....
Yes, I am a Veteran for cruising in California on a huge street that went for miles and only a section was being cruised. My point is with that much space available many of your Ma and pop cars could join in on the fun and cruise but in a little section in Downtown Mesa is just too small for overload of every creation vehicle known to man.

I was just making some suggestions on what we should do to seperate the classic/hot rods vs. regular main traffic. A mixture of all cars just is'nt as fun.
You can't compare 25 -30 years ago to now because this event is a different one if not then maybe someone should advertise to bring everyone out to mesa to cruise and bring your Caddy's and SUV's and Honda Civics and Toyota's. too me that's not fun.
This is a event to bring in the Hot Rods and Classic cars only to cruise and show case your cars.
Suggestions are good to hear what other people have to say and what they thought only and that's what makes us all individuals and that's what makes things easier to decide for the next cruise.

1rad67

[Jacostang]

Oh, and Jackostang, a drag event would be great next time. Just get Nick and his Rousch (wanna be) to show up and Steve will beat him again. LOL.............

Joni aka Steve's wife on his account

Well the plan is the hospitality suite for the fall show will be at firebird, Subway is providing the food this time and we are trying to work out the details with Firebird!!
Saturday night, cowboy BBQ with maybe a live band aka "Citylights" I am friends with the lead guys!

[Jacostang]

Well I liked being down on the end of it. Get on and off the main street without a hassel and some people did make it down. Maybe in the futire designated spots on a map for everyone to see. CMC is Here, the Cobra Club over here etc. so people can see where everyone is at. It's a work in progress and the more input the better.

[FalconGTHO]

Street signage indicating such would also be useful.

As far as the Fall Firebird thing, will there be open track time on the road course too?

[Trick Pony]

Trick your sig was a red x. Is this the photo you wanted?

Yes, it is! Thanks. I couldn't get it to show up.