GTAMC: "Cruisin' and Boozin' Don't Mix"

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GTAMC Harnesses Mustang Enthusiasm for Charity


Toronto, Ontario - June 1, 2004 - On Sunday, June 13, the Greater
Toronto Area Mustang Club hosts its 4th Annual BBQ and Show 'n Shine
event on the grounds of Ford Motor Company of Canada's headquarters in
Oakville, Ontario. The gathering is the largest of the club's
fifteen-event schedule for the season and runs from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30
p.m.

 

This year, the charity of choice is the MADD Halton/Peel Chapter. The
club will donate one half of the entry fees-$10 per show car, spectators
free-in addition to other funds raised at the event. "It is important to
encourage everyone to enjoy the summer months safely." said club
President Fab Fiocco. "Remember-cruisin' and boozin' don't mix."

 
The 2003 Barbeque drew over three hundred show entries, including modern
and classic Mustangs and an amazing assortment of other Ford enthusiast
vehicles. Several more Toronto area Ford clubs participate in the event,
including Ford Truck World - Ontario Chapter, the Golden Horseshoe
Mustang Association and the SVT Owners Association. 
 
Show participants and spectators will be able to check out the vendors
and exhibitors, as well as a performance parts swap meet. A giant
barbeque will be run by the Oakville Lions Club, while KRUZ Radio keeps
the atmosphere lively throughout the day. Barbeque proceeds will support
both the Lions Club and MADD. Many club and event sponsors are
supporting raffles and door prize giveaways through the afternoon.
 
Several special exhibits are also provided. The newly competitive turbo
dragster of previous Pro 5.0 series champion, Joe DaSilva, will be at
the show. In addition, the Coca-Cola sponsored junior dragsters from Van
Dette-Wier Racing can be seen, along with their drivers. A Shelby GT500E
"Elanor" Mustang will be present along with a fully prepared, road
racing Mustang and a forty foot long F-450 limousine.
 
The event is sponsored, in part, by Fines Ford Lincoln Sales of Bolton,
Ontario, Da Silva Racing of Scarborough, Heritage Ford Sales of
Scarborough, CarPolish.ca of Burlington, Bramalea Tire of Brampton, Noyz
Boyz Performance Exhaust of Scarborough, Mustang Toy Store of
Scarborough, Van Dette-Weir Racing of Scarborough, Meguiar's Canada of
Mississauga, SW Designs of Toronto, Rust Check Corporation of
Mississauga, Nu Image Towing of Scarborough, Erinwood Ford Sales of
Mississauga, Saleen Canada of Montreal, Quebec, Sean Hyland Motorsports
of  Woodstock, eShine.ca of St. Catherines, Classic Rod & Car Appraisal
of Toronto and Western Motorsports of Calgary, Alberta. Media supporters
include Mustang Enthusiast magazine, Q107 Classic Rock and MOJO Radio AM
640.
 
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About GTAMC:
The Greater Toronto Area Mustang Club is a sponsor-supported, non-profit
organization having both a real world and on-line presence. Up to three
hundred Greater Toronto Area members participate locally during the
club's seasonal events.
The group's web page and on-line discussion forums promote the sharing
of information and experiences among Mustang and other Ford vehicle
owners for the repair and preservation, as well as show and competition
preparation of their vehicles. Approximately one thousand members
participate from across the country-Newfoundland to British Columbia-and
from many of the United States.
 
GTAMC actively supports the local automotive-related organizations
MADD-Mothers Against Drunk Driving-and P.A.C.E.R.-Police and Community
Educating Racers.