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2006 Christmas Cruise Recap

Each year the Carolina Camaro Association holds a Christmas Cruise for Kids Show to benefit the Shriner's Children Hospital in Greenville, SC. 

For 2006, the event was held on November 18th at the Hendrick Motorsports facility near Lowe's speedway.   There was a record 235 cars registered under the clear, Carolina blue sky. 

All in all, the event collected 200+ toys from initial entry "fees" and close to $2700 in donations.  These donations were transformed into an additional 300+ toys (special thanks to K-Mart in Conover for their help).  These toys were delivered to the children on 11/27/06.

The event was also portrayed on the MaxChevy online magazine. 

Read about here: http://www.maxchevy.com/events/2007/ii_1-charity-1.html

          Toys in the trailer and meeting in Gastonia for the trip.

                                                            At the Shriner's Children Hospital and unloading of the toys. 

                                            Setup of the toys in the Hospital.

           Toys are ready for the children!

There were multiple classes for all types of cars with awards for Best Interior, Best Paint, Best Engine, and Top Dog to name a few.  Awards for the "top three" in each class will also be given. 

2006 Best of Show Winner:

    Best of Show Award - actual piston from a Hendrick Nextel Car (sponsored by Hendrick MotorSports).

    Best Engine Award (sponsored by Balancing Specialty Co.)            Best Interior Award (sponsored by Mesmeric Artistry, LLC)

    Best Original Award (sponsored by City Chevrolet)                         Best Paint Award (sponsored by Keith Lutz Cabinetry)     

    Best Modified Award (sponsored by Sony Hancock Chevrolet, Cadillac)

    Hendrick Motorsports Pick Award - actual valve cover from a Hendricks Nextel car.

    Best in Class Award given to the top three in each class.  Actual clutch plate from Hendrick sports cars.

    Hard Luck Award given to the best "hard luck" story about getting to the event.

Carolina Camaro Association members

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Last modified: 10/06/08