Send announcements to arollins@coxohiomedia.com. (937) 225-6901. Fax to (937) 225-2417.
APRIL 11
April Fool Rallye, registration 12:30 p.m., drivers’ meeting 1:20 p.m., first car out 1:30 p.m., starting at The Dock, 250 W. Main St., Enon. Held by Western Ohio Region (WOR) of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). This will be a “gimmick” rally and an excellent introduction to car rallying for beginners. Cost $15 SCCA members, $20 nonmembers. Only two people per car; no vehicles weighing more than 6,000 pounds. Rallye ends at The Colonial Pizza, 98 N. Main St., Cedarville. Dan Coughnour, (937) 232-0732. worscca.org/rallycross/index.php
APRIL 13
Monthly membership meeting of the Western Ohio Region (WOR) of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), complimentary appetizers will be served before the 7:30 p.m. meeting, Bullwinkle’s Top Hat Bistro, 19 N. Main St., Miamisburg. Reports will be presented on the club’s solo, rally, rally cross and race activities for 2010. Prospective members and guests invited. (937) 299-3057. www.worscca.org.
APRIL 14-Oct. 27
Englewood Steak-n-Shake Open Cruise-in, weather-permitting, 4:30 p.m. til dark, Steak-n-Shake, 9150 N. Main St., Englewood. (937) 832-0294.
APRIL 15
AARP Driver Safety class, 1 to 5 p.m., Friendship Village, 5790 Denlinger Road, Dayton. $12 for AARP members; $14 for others. Register with Kathy, (937) 835-4081, ext. 205.
APRIL 16-Oct. 1
Friday night cruise-in at KMart across from The Greene, 5 p.m. until sunset, Indian Ripple Road, Beavercreek. Co-sponsored by The Greene County Antique and Classic Car Club and the Miami Valley Chapter of National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS). www.greenecountyantiqueandclassiccarclub.com. www.ncrs.org/mvc.
APRIL 16
AMVETS Post 1789 monthly cruise in, 5 to 9 p.m., 715 Market St., Brookville. Food, entertainment, 50/50 drawing. Third Friday each month: May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept 17, Oct 15. Norm Kniess, (937) 231-4641.
MAY 1
Student-organized West Carrollton High School Car Show, registration starts at 10 a.m., show runs until 3 p.m., West Carrollton High School, 5833 Student St., West Carrollton. Vehicle registration fee $7. Awards at 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit levy costs. Rain date is May 2. Beth Mitchell, bmitchell@wcsd.k12.oh.us.
MAY 2
Rite Aid/Children’s Miracle Network Car Show, 1 to 5 p.m., registration cost $10, all proceeds go to Children’s Miracle Network, 146 Woodman Drive, Dayton, Airway Shopping Center Rite Aid. Hosted by New Image Customs. Doug, (937) 270-7014.
MAY 6
Thursday Night Cruise-in, 5 p.m., Jim’s Dairy Bar, 1125 S. Miami St., West Milton. Sponsored by Ohio Cruisers Car Club. Music, door prizes, 50/50 drawing. Until September. Proceeds benefit outreach projects.
MAY 9
24th Annual Shriners Charity Car Show, gates open at 7:30 a.m., opening ceremonies begin at 1 p.m., trophy presentation at 3:30 p.m., Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown. Vehicle entry fee $15. Dash plaques to the first 200 registrants, 50 trophies, door prizes, live deejay, plenty of food and soft drinks. All proceeds will benefit 22 Shrine hospitals for children. Richard Augsberger, (513) 423-6730 or (513) 594-9398. richardandsharyn@yahoo.com.
MAY 21-22
Midwest Willys Jeep Reunion, Kings Island Resort, 5691 Kings Island Drive, Mason. Vendors, weekend-long show, banquet for participants Saturday evening. Registration is $12 for Willys Jeep vehicles. Free admission for the public. Rick Riley, (513) 423-8724. www.midwestwillysreunion.org.
MAY 22-SEPTEMBER 10
2010 Taj Kreuzers SpeedFest:
• May 22, Wine Tasting at the Taj, 7 to 10 p.m.
• May 23, AutoX at KilKare, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• June 12, Car Show at Carillon Historical Park, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• June 12, Party at the Taj, 6 to 10 p.m.
• Aug. 21, Mini Go-Kart Challenge at Dayton Wire Wheels, Centerville, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Aug. 22, Covered Bridge Tour, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Sept. 10, Ladies Night Out at the Taj, 7 to 11 p.m.
More details and registration will soon be available at www.kreuzers.com.
MISCELLANEOUS
RED Raffle on Wheels, 2010 Smart ForTwo Passion raffle, $25 per ticket or five for $100. Benefits AIDS Resource Center Ohio. (937) 461-2437, ext. 2029.
Porsches 2 Oxford opens 2010 pre-registration for 6th annual event, more than 500 German sports cars anticipated on July 30-31 in Oxford. Previous events have seen attendees from more than 20 states and Canada. Hosted by the Mid-Ohio Region Porsche Club of America. Free. Benefits American Cancer Society. Outdoor food and beer garden, signature car show, awards ceremony, road rally. www.porsches2oxford.com.
Dayton Auto Racing Fan Club adds Flat Rock, K-C and Toledo to schedule. The Dayton Auto Racing Fan Club has added three tracks to its 2010 schedule. Racing enthusiasts are invited to join DARF for $15 per single or $20 per couple. Linda Berry, (937) 698-2237 or e-mail lin9ber@aol.com. www.darfnews.com.