GTAMC Harnesses Mustang Enthusiasm for Charity
Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) June 3, 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 dont 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, Meguiars Canada of Mississauga, SW Designs of Toronto, Rust Check Corporation of Mississauga, Autobahn Clothing & Collectibles of Toronto, Nu Image Towing of Scarborough, Erinwood Ford Sales of Mississauga, 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.
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 clubs seasonal events.
The groups 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.
Photographs:
Captioned, high-resolution photos from the 2003 event can be accessed at
http://members.rogers.com/911rally/gallery.htm
For additional information:
Don Roy – don@gtamc.com – (905) 812-3330
Fab Fiocco – fab@gtamc.com – (416) 409-1557
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