Fri. Oct. 22 - 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. "Hoot 'n Scoot" fun gathering as you arrive in the area at Hooters , 2100 W. International Speedway Blvd., and at the adjoining attraction, Speed Park Motorsports , 201 Fentress Blvd., Daytona Beach 32114. Both of these businesses have car-friendly managers. The parking lots of these good-time locations are adjoining so there's plenty of space for lots of collector cars & trucks to gather for a great time. Speed Park Motorsports will offer Dream Cruise attendees a discount of 15% off any park attractions all weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday including all rides on their Nitro Alley dragsters and their three kart tracks. Hooters will also offer discounts for Dream Cruisers with more info here soon.
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Fri. Oct. 22 - 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. "City Island Getaway' - Come to the scenic riverfront City Island Park (for your GPS, use the address 105 E. Magnolia Av, DB 32114 which is the City Island Library on the west side of the park) in beautiful downtown Daytona Beach for this fun, free, special afternoon and evening activity with two great features - a high energy concert by a great touring band followed by a terrific car theme movie. City Island Park is an outstanding venue located on the western shore of the Halifax River, south of US 92 (International Speedway Blvd.) and north of Orange Ave/Silver Beach. It offers a breathtaking view of the river and the majestic 'Broadway Bridge' and you'll also like its wispy palm trees and pleasant breezes. Besides being a great scenic location, this park is also huge, with more than enough room for all the participating collector cars and trucks to park on the grass. Ingress and egress are simple. Even vehicles with minimal ground clearance will be fine. Bring your folding chairs or blankets if you want to sit on the grass to watch the evening's live concert and car theme film shown on a big inflated screen. The afternoon and evening schedule are planned as follows:
From 3:00 to 5:15 p.m. - This is the suggested time for everyone to arrive, but the public and collector car owners can also arrive before 3:00 p.m. if their schedules allow, or after 5:15 p.m. if they can't arrive earlier, but parking on the grass by collector cars will only be allowed before 5:15 p.m. - Recorded oldies will be playing before 5:15 p.m.
From 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. - Opening Ceremony
From 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. - High energy concert by 'The Volunteers of the U.S. Army Field Band'. Learn more about this great live band at http://www.armyfieldband.com/pages/ensembles/vols.html. They've appeared at huge events throughout the country such as the Indianapolis 500, so we're proud they're joining us.
From 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. - Car theme movie on big inflated screen (film to be announced)
We'll begin admitting collector cars and trucks to park on the grass in City Island Park beginning at 3:00 p.m. Public parking in free adjacent lots will be available even before then. Great oldies recorded music will be played until 5:15 p.m. Drivers who want to park their collector cars on the grass should arrive not later than 5:15 p.m. when we'll begin an opening ceremony. We are proud to announce that from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., 'The Volunteers of the U.S. Army Field Band' will be performing. They're the United States Army's premier touring show band. Wow! They're terrific and their performance, like the movie following them, will be free.
Details about the movie will be posted here as they are finalized. Food and beverages will be conveniently offered for your purchase on site.We'll arrange some of the early arriving vehicles so their owners can view the film 'drive-in' style while sitting in their car if they desire. These 'drive-in' parking places will be behind the area reserved for those wishing to sit on their chairs or blankets to see the film.There will be plenty of other spaces for parking collector cars throughout the park. City Island Park has permanent restrooms. There are also several pavilions where car clubs and groups can gather. There is plentiful free parking for the public in several paved parking lots adjacent to City Island Park including the lot on the south side of the City Island Library Center (105 E. Magnolia Av, DB 32114) and on the north side of the Jackie Robinson Ball Park (105 E. Orange Ave, DB 32114) as well as by the Courthouse Annex, tennis courts and Chamber of Commerce Building on Orange Avenue.The public and everyone with collector cars & trucks of any year, make or model are invited to enjoy the fun this afternoon and evening.
Everyone will have a great time Friday, Oct. 22nd at the magnificent City Island Park alongside the scenic Halifax River in downtown Daytona Beach during the "City Island Getaway" featuring a terrific band, vintage car racing movie, and big car show - all free!
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Sat. Oct. 23 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. "Check-In and Photo Shoot" for all cars & trucks participating in the Daytona Beach Dream Cruise in the north eastern area of the parking lot at the Volusia Mall , 1700 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, 32114. Last year we implemented quick check-in with more photographers minimizing the time cars were in line, and we're going to make it even quicker for 2010. By early December, we will mail each owner their free digitally-enhanced photo. We'll provide the envelope and we'll cover the cost of postage. When each collector / special interest car or truck arrives at check-in, we'll hand the driver a photo info card and a pen. Each driver (or passenger if that person has better printing) will fill out this photo info card and give it to the photographer when the photo is shot, so we have name, address and vehicle identifying details. All collector / special interest cars and trucks are entitled to get their official event photo shot at this location, whether or not registered online in advance, but we will only shoot these photos between 8:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. Sat. Oct. 23. At check-in, we will also hand out a printed schedule and map showing what will be happening, when & where. Also at check-in, we'll give each owner a windshield sticker and a nice dash plaque. All day long, you may display your collector car or truck in front of the Volusia Mall near the food court entrance or elsewhere in the Mall lot close to other collector vehicles. In 2009, many cars were displayed along the eastern perimeter of the mall's parking lot, taking advantage of tree shade since it was a fairly warm day. You may also go to other venues shown on the printed schedule you'll receive when you check-in and shown below on this web page such as the big lot on the campus of Daytona State College, and you're encouraged to cruise along ISB during suggested times and within the limits of the recommended cruising route (shown further down this web page).
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Sat. Oct. 23 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. "Cool Cars On Campus" is a new addition this year at Daytona State College , 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach 32114. This big gathering is a result of the college welcoming owners of collector cars to display their vehicles in the 'Orange B' parking lot at the corner of W. International Speedway Blvd. (US 92) also known as ISB and White Street. This parking area has plenty of nice trees for anyone preferring shade. We're excited to have this spacious lot available, and also plenty of parking for the public in another big lot immediately west of 'Orange B' lot. We'll have a DJ here playing great oldies. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site by college service organizations helping them raise funds. For your convenience, restrooms will be open in two college buildings adjacent to the 'Orange B' parking lot. Please be aware that alcoholic beverages will not be permitted to be brought on or consumed on campus . You can enter and exit this 'Orange B' parking lot from either the main Daytona State College entrance on ISB or from White Street. To see a site map of Daytona State College showing the location of the Orange B parking lot location, click the following link and then enlarge it to 150 percent or more to clearly see the orange color parking lot in the lower right corner: It will be easy to depart from and return to this venue for cruising along the recommended ISB cruising route during the times suggested below.
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Sat. Oct. 23 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. "Gateway Display' will be another terrific gathering of collector cars & trucks this year. It will take place at Gateway Bank , 1950 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach 32114. This branch location of Gateway Bank is closed all day Saturday and they're welcoming Daytona Beach Dream Cruise participants to park collector cars & trucks in their really nice parking lot with 110 spaces. They only ask that we do not block access to the ATM or their drive-thru lanes. You don't need to have an account with Gateway Bank to use their ATMs. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at Hooters two doors away, a short, easy walk. You can enter and exit the Gateway Bank parking lot either from the entrance to Best Buy on the east side or from Bayless Blvd. on the west side.
It will be easy to depart from and return to this venue for cruising along the recommended ISB cruising route during the times suggested below.
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Sat. Oct. 23 - Suggested times are 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon; from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for "Cruise 92" which is the official name for Cruising along the recommended stretch of US 92 (W. International Speedway Blvd., also known as ISB). The length of the cruising route is just over two miles in each direction, so a complete loop will be four and a quarter miles long. The best way to have an optimal concentration of cool vehicles on the road for maximized enjoyment by participants and spectators alike will be for as many cruisers to do their desired cruising during the above suggested times and within the boundaries recommended below in red. Three fourths of this terrific cruising route will be eight lanes wide with the remaining portion being six lanes wide. You'll like what you see along this route and you'll enjoy riding along smooth new pavement. Please drive responsively, and do not exceed posted speed limits. Keep safety in mind at all times.
The recommended turnaround at the eastern limit of the designated US 92 cruising route will be White Street at the eastern side of the big parking lot where cars will be gathering on the campus of Daytona State College. Whenever you are wanting to make a U Turn to transition from eastbound to westbound travel on US 92, if you encounter too many vehicles in the left turn lane at White Street, travel one tenth of a mile further east on US 92 and get in the next left turn lane at Seneca Street where you can safely make a U Turn.
The recommended turnaround at the western limit of the suggested cruising route will be Fentress Blvd. Whenever you are wanting to make a U Turn to transition from westbound to eastbound travel on US 92, if you encounter too many vehicles in the left turn lane at Fentress Blvd., travel one tenth of a mile further west on US 92 and get in the next left turn lane you see. This is not a normal intersection, but it's an good useable turnaround even though there's no stop sign or traffic light and there's no street name to look for. Be cautious when making a U Turn here because bushes in the median present a sight obstruction so look carefully before turning here. If the left turn lane here is also overly crowded, travel one tenth of a mile further west to a traffic light intersection at Turn One Drive (an entrance into the speedway's parking lot) where you can safely make a U Turn to transition from westbound to eastbound travel on US 92.
The recommended turnaround at Fentress Blvd. at the western end of the suggested cruising route is near three of the official Dream Cruise gathering spots - Hooters, Speed Park Motorsports, and Gateway Bank. Cruising at suggested times along US 92 between the recommended turnarounds will heighten the fun of "Cruise 92"for cruisers and the visual and sound experience for everyone. Notice that there is no suggested time for cruising on Saturday night. It is hoped that cruising will be really concentrated during the three recommended one-hour daylight periods. If car clubs want to plan for cruising after the recommended 4:00 p.m. conclusion, they are asked to contact Event Director Rick D'Louhy at Rick@DaytonaBeachDreamCruise.com or 386-672-1861. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Sat. Oct. 23 - 5:00 p.m. - until. " Sock Hop at the Hatch ". Again in 2010, for the third straight year, Dream Cruise participants have the opportunity to enjoy this fun gathering featuring live entertainment on the river deck by heading to Down the Hatch Seafood Company , 4894 Front St., Ponce Inlet, 32127. Take A1A (S. Atlantic Ave.) south to Ponce Inlet (turn right at first stop sign - Beach St. - and follow it two blocks to the Hatch, at the River). Since so many people had a great time at the "Sock Hop at the Hatch" during the 2008 and 2009 Daytona Beach Dream Cruise, this gathering is back by popular demand. The staff will select winning vehicles in several categories and there will also be fun contests and enticing food and beverage specials.
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Sat. Oct. 23 - Begin to gather at 4:00 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. movie starting time - "DEUCE OF SPADES" Reunion at the spectacular waterfront restaurant/nightclub Blue Grotto (formerly known as The Aquarium) , 125 Basin St., Daytona Beach 32114 downtown off Beach St., south of Orange Ave.
In 2009, the Daytona Beach Dream Cruise hosted the Exclusive Premiere Test Screening of the New Hot Rod Film "DEUCE OF SPADES". This was a one-time only incredible opportunity for lots of Daytona Beach Dream Cruise attendees to be the very first people anywhere in the world to see the greatly anticipated Hot Rod period drama DEUCE OF SPADES. Filmmaker Faith Granger welcomed feedback from our viewers who were asked to fill out and turn in a questionnaire following this exclusive test screening of the director's cut of the film. Final editing of DEUCE OF SPADES has now been done. One extra scene has been added to the film, yet its overall length has been shortened, based on comments from our big enthusiastic Daytona Beach Dream Cruise audience. You'll really like this final DVD version.
It's been 30 years since the last hot rod film. Finally there is another! Fast hotrods, cool cats, gravity defying swing dancing, and rockin' retro music all serve as a colorful backdrop to this heartfelt, inspiring story. DEUCE OF SPADES is the first hotrod film with great substance and depth that will capture the heart of both male and female audiences. The plot will keep you engaged throughout the film. DEUCE OF SPADES stands in a class of its own, bringing a unique, new, fresh look at hotrods. Great, period-correct cars have been powerfully captured through superb cinematography. Some of the key scenes were shot on location in the heart of the California desert, at El Mirage Dry Lake, the Holy Ground of Speed. DEUCE OF SPADES is true to the era and true to hot rod tradition, marvelously conveying what hot rodding culture was back in the day. Three years in the making, and with months of additional editing following its world premiere at the 2009 Daytona Beach Dream Cruise, this film will be talked about for years. It is appropriate and exciting that the final edited version of the film is going to be shown at the same venue where the test screening was held, at the Halifax Harbor Marina Park in downtown Daytona Beach adjacent to Blue Grotto, the spectacular waterfront restaurant/nightclub, previously known as The Aquarium. For this 2010 'DEUCE OF SPADES" Reunion, we are showing the film once, on a big inflated screen, beginning at 7:30 p.m. There will be a nice display of special cars adjacent to the viewing area with a good representation of '32 Fords. You'll enjoy the opportunity to see this film for free, sitting on your folding chairs and blankets, adjacent to the Halifax Harbor Marina boat slips. If you were here for the world premiere last year, you'll definitely want to return for this year's 'DEUCE OF SPADES" Reunion. If you weren't here last year, don't worry. You're still welcome and you owe it to yourself to come enjoy DEUCE OF SPADES in its final edited form. Don't forget to bring your folding chairs and blankets and enjoy this unique film at this great waterfront setting, and remember, you're going to see it for free.
There's extra text beneath the following movie poster so scroll down beneath it to see more about Saturday night and Sunday activities during the 2010 Daytona Beach Dream Cruise.
Collectible DEUCE OF SPADES souvenirs will be available for purchase in support of this monumental independent film from Faith Granger, film maker extraordinaire. Being at Blue Grotto for this DEUCE OF SPADES Reunion will be a truly unforgettable experience!
DEUCE OF SPADES is sure to become the next cult film and promises to set the hot rod community on fire. Both Gene Winfield and Bill Hines have cameo parts in the film, but the real star of the film remains the 1932 Ford Deuce Roadster. Flashback scenes resurrect the old jalopies, swing dancing, a time of innocence, and flagmen. DEUCE OF SPADES is historically correct, down to the smallest details. Film maker Faith Granger would not have it any other way.
There will be a big special VIP parking area for 1932 Fords at this event and several "Deuces" will be displayed alongside the huge movie screen. Arrive mid-afternoon to get your Deuce in this VIP parking area.
Visit the film's official website athttp://www.deuceofspadesmovie.com/ .Wow ! Cool !
Read about making of DEUCE OF SPADES in http://www.stillrunnin.com/magazine/sr5/11-12
See reference to premiere test screening last year at the Daytona Beach Dream Dream Cruise at http://www.deuceofspadesmovie.com/film_reviews.htm and by scrolling down at http://www.deuceofspadesmovie.com/upcoming_screenings.htm .
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Sun. Oct. 24 - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. "Sunday by the Boats" Big mid-day gathering at Blue Grotto(formerly known as The Aquarium), 125 Basin St., Daytona Beach 32114 downtown off Beach St., south of Orange Ave. This great dining and dancing establishment features a unique, stunning decor plus a terrific outdoor bar and deck jutting into the Halifax Harbor Marina. Lots of Dream Cruise participants will want to come early (it's fine to arrive before 10:00 a.m.) to display their cool cars & trucks at this great location with tall palms, nice grass areas for collector vehicle parking, and a great view of the boats. Blue Grotto will have what you want for breakfast/lunch/liquid refreshment at reasonable prices. At the 3:00 p.m. conclusion of this fun, special gathering, Blue Grotto will give away lots of cash as they did in 2009, and there will be other great prizes as well. Last year, ten lucky winners who merely filled out a free entry form each won $100.00 cash, and five lucky people also won gift certificates from National Parts Depot at this venue on Sunday. Blue Grotto is a splendid place for eating, drinking and relaxing in a unique atmosphere, so plan on a great midday experience and be here Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. for your chance to be one of ten lucky people who will each win $100.00 cash.
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Sun. Oct. 24 - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. "Speed Park Sunday Showdown" at Speed Park Motorsports, 201 Fentress Blvd., Daytona Beach 32114. You have the opportunity to attend the first ever "Speed Park Sunday Showdown" which they are kicking off this afternoon and will be holding hereafter on the second and fourth Sunday every month, beginning at 4:00 p.m. This will be a great occasion to show off your collector vehicle and see lots of others in the parking lot at Speed Park Motorsports, a unique attraction with its exciting Nitro Alley V-8 powered dragsters and three terrific kart tracks. When the spaces in the big Speed Park Motorsports parking lot are full, it will be no problem spilling over into the adjoining parking lot at Hooters which is in front of Speed Park at 2100 W. Int'l Speedway Blvd. There's plenty of space at Speed Park Motorsports and Hooters for lots of great collector cars to gather for a super conclusion to this year's Daytona Beach Dream Cruise with another memorable experience. Besides offering Dream Cruise attendees a 15% discount all weekend, Friday through Sunday, off all rides on their dragsters and karts, Speed Park Motorsports will kick off more special fun this afternoon/evening that will become part of their second and fourth Sunday events each month in the future known as "Speed Park Sunday Showdown."
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Trailer Parking - Participants bringing a collector car in a trailer to the Daytona Beach Dream Cruise who can't park the trailer at their hotel or motel should check with Event Director Rick D'Louhy at Rick@DaytonaBeachDreamCruise.com or 386-672-1861 for the location of free trailer parking. We can take care of you with the following conditions: Sleeping at this location will be prohibited. Security will not be provided. Parking at this location will be at your own risk. Please do not litter and do not block in other trailers or support vehicles. Support vehicles may remain hooked to trailers.
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Driving on the Beach - This is not an official activity of the Daytona Beach Dream Cruise. However, in order to help anyone who wishes to drive on the beach during this event, we've prepared a document showing times for high & low tides and times for sunrise & sunset all three days of the event, plus beach ramp details, beach toll details and beach rules & regulations. For info about driving on the sands of area beaches this weekend, click the two document links below, the first including times of tides, sunset, etc. for the dates of this year's Dream Cruise, and the second being the official handout from Volusia County with beach information and a map showing beach ramp locations and other helpful information.
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The map below shows some of the venues where you'll have fun during the 2010 Daytona Beach Dream Cruise. This map will be further updated as we get closer to the event. At this time, clicking on red icons doesnot open windows with times, addresses and activity descriptions. Info about numerous activities during the event is found above on this page.
