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Wednesdays
May 13 – September 30, October 28, and December 9, 2009
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Main Street and Magnolia Avenue
Tune to Downtown El Cajon Radio FM 104.1 during the show

Directions to Downtown El Cajon (PDF)

 

Cajon Classic Cruise 20089th Annual Season Off to a Great Start

The Cajon Classic Cruise returned to Main Street in Downtown El Cajon on May 13 with the biggest crowd ever - over 10,000 attendees! Each week this season, you'll hear classic tunes by Dr. DJ and All Around Mobile Music and witness a spectacular trophy presentation, where all of the week's winners and prize drawings will be announced.

The Cajon Classic Cruise features hundreds of classic, custom, and hot rod cars as well as "Bike Row" motorcycles in a street festival setting every Wednesday evening through September 30. Always free of charge to participate and attend, each week features a different theme. To make a donation in support of Cajon Classic Cruise, visit our secure online donation form by clicking here or contact Bob Christiansen, Resource Development Manager, at (619) 401-8858. Vending opportunities are also available by contacting Kathryn Courter, Promotion and Event Manager, at (619) 401-8858.

Visit El Cajon's vibrant Historic Downtown District while enjoying the cars, the action, street vendors, entertainment and everything Downtown El Cajon has to offer!

You can be a winner AND support the Cajon Classic Cruise

Antique Gas PumpYou can be a winner AND support the Cajon Classic Cruise by entering several exciting opportunity drawings this season - including our weekly 50/50 raffle and a chance to win a beautiful vintage 1920s replica gas pump (you can view it anytime in the front window of the El Cajon CDC office!) All proceeds from these opportunity drawings support the Cajon Classic Cruise. We can't do these shows without your support! Tickets are only $5.00 each and may be purchased each Wednesday at the Cajon Classic Cruise at El Cajon CDC's information booth, or from one of our roaming volunteers from the Miss El Cajon Court. Tickets are also available all the time at the El Cajon CDC office and online - just click here! A winner will be drawn on closing night of the show, September 30. You need not be present to win. Enter TODAY for your chance to win this awesome prize and feel good about supporting the show you love to visit each week!

Gas Pump Details

H-C Gasoline was one of Sinclair's earliest products and was common throughout Midwestern states in the 1920s. In 1926 Sinclair leapt ahead of most of its competitors with H-C, the industry's original high octane premium gasoline for motor cars. This replica is sure to look great in your game room, on your patio, or in your garage! Estimated value: $2,500.

Thanks to Paul Garrett at PG Series for providing this wonderful prize!

 

June 17 Trophy Winners

East County Gazette’s Motorcycle Winner
Bruce Field and his Honda

El Cajon CDC's Best of Show Winner
David Gonzales and his 1951 Mercury

S&S Trophies' Winner
Doug McMurray and his 1966 Cadillac

Discount Pest Control’s Winner
Roger & Joanne Randazzo and their 1959 Chevy

Toyota of El Cajon's Winner
Lee Smith and his 1969 Dodge Charger

El Cajon CDC's Winner
Victor Marmolejo and his 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

El Cajon CDC's Winner
Rod Huth and his 1955 Chevy 2-Door Post

El Cajon CDC's Winner
Rex Lofton and his 1955 Chevy Bel Air

El Cajon CDC's Winner
Rod Hildebrand and his 1957 Chevy

El Cajon CDC's Winner
Vince Jacket and his 1955 Chevy 150 Handyman Wagon

 

June 24 Trophy Winners

El Cajon CDC's Best of Show Winner
Ned & Leona Bennett and their 1959 Chevrolet Impala

Sycuan Casino'sMotorcycle Winner
Rick Alvarez and his 2006 Deluxe Harley

Toyota of El Cajon's Winner
Dave Tyler and his 19664 Mercury Comet

The East County Californian’s Winner
JT O’Connor and his 1954 Ford Victoria

RE Enterprises’ Winner
Mike Mitchell and his 1918 Ford

East County Gazette’s Winner
Joseph Altig and his 2006 Pierce Chassis Modified

El Cajon CDC's Winner
Robert McConnell and his 1951 Chevy Pickup

El Cajon CDC's Winner
Dennis Cushman and his 1972 Chevy 4x4 Pickup

El Cajon CDC's Winner
Chris Sass and his 1968 Camaro

 

Sponsor the Cajon Classic Cruise

Interested in supporting the Cajon Classic Cruise and market your business to thousands of people?

You can support the Cajon Classic Cruise by sponsoring the event. Sponsorships are available at varying levels with benefits for each. Interested sponsors should contact Bob Christiansen, Senior Manager of Resource Development, at (619) 401-8858.

By sponsoring the Cajon Classic Cruise you can:

  • Help us include more fun and exciting theme nights that attract large crowds to give you more marketing exposure.
  • Help promote Downtown El Cajon as a destination, and attract people from all over San Diego County.
  • Help Downtown El Cajon’s redevelopment continue to grow and flourish so the car shows have a beautiful setting.
  • Help keep the car show a free family friendly event the entire community can enjoy.

You can also make a tax deductible donation in support of the Cajon Classic Cruise by clicking here and visiting our secure online donation form, or contact Bob Christiansen, Senior Manager of Resource Development, at (619) 401-8858.

Cajon Classic Cruise HatShow your support for the Cajon Classic Cruise - Buy a hat!

Do you love attending the Cajon Classic Cruise? Help us to make sure we can continue to bring you all the fun by purchasing your very own Cajon Classic Cruise hat! Each hat is $15 and is on sale at the El Cajon CDC office, 168 East Main Street, as well as online by clicking here, you just pay shipping and handling (included in the price listed on the Shop at CDC page). Don't miss this opportunity to show your support of the Cajon Classic Cruise in 2009.

 

 

2009 Season Schedule

May 13

Opening Night
* Main Street closed to traffic

May 20

Hall of Flames

May 27

Willys Wednesday

June 3

Monster Truck Mania

June 10

Too Cool

June 17

ChargerFest

June 24

NASCAR Up Close

July 1

Stars and Stripes

July 8

OFF Road Madness
* Main Street closed to traffic

July 15

Cajon Speed Week

July 22

Bike Night

July 29

T-Buckets Galore

August 5

National Night Out
* Main Street closed to traffic

August 12

Funny Car Frenzy

August 19

Charger Steve’s Starz Carz

August 26

Revisit the Horseless Carriage

September 2

British Invasion

September 9

Keep on Truckin’

September 16

Woody-Surf’s Up!

September 23

Thunder on Main
* Main Street closed to traffic

September 30

Closing Night
* Main Street closed to traffic

October 28

Trunk or Treat
* Main Street closed to traffic

December 9

Parade of Lights

*Schedule subject to change without notice

 

 

Where do I park?

Click here (PDF) to view the all new 2009 parking map. No parking for all traffic other than show cars and/or street closures (on applicable nights) begin at 2:00 pm. All closed streets re-open at 8:00 pm. If you are parked in the center of a closed street please move your vehicle to a designated parking space if you plan to stay past 8:00 pm.

How do I enter my car or motorcycle?

The Cajon Classic Cruise does not use trophy entry forms. If your 1979 or Older vehicle is parked on a Cajon Classic Cruise reserved street, you will be eligible to win. Vehicles that are 1980 and newer are not eligible to participate in this "classic" cruise. Winners will receive a placard on their windshield with instructions for the trophy presentation. The trophy presentation takes place at the Prescott Promenade alley at 7:30 pm.

Reminders

Remember, Cajon Classic Cruise is a family-oriented event. Please be respectful and courteous of others and help us maintain a safe and fun atmosphere for everyone!

  • Help us prevent the show from looking like a used car lot. No “For Sale” signs allowed. You are free to tell people your car is for sale.
  • No excessive speeds to ensure the safety of pedestrians.
  • Help keep the streets free from tire tracks and refrain from “burning out”
  • Abide by traffic laws and do not cross or turn over double yellow lines
  • No driving over curbs onto sidewalks
  • No open alcohol containers in public areas
  • No skateboards, scooters, bicycles, etc. allowed near cars or on sidewalks
  • Please keep dogs and strollers a safe distance from vehicles
  • Remember you can look, but never touch vehicles in the show

2009 Sponsors

Exclusive Theme Night Sponsor
Toyota of El Cajon
Toyota of El Cajon

 

Trophy Sponsors
Sycuan Casino
Sycuan Casino
 
The East County Californian
The East County Californian
 
PG Series Trucks
PG Series Trucks
 
 
RE Enterprises
RE Enterprises
 

El Cajon Gazette

El Cajon Gazette
 

Navy Dispatch Newspaper

Navy Dispatch

 

Hot Rod Special Sponsor
Harley-Davidson of El Cajon
Harley-Davidson of El Cajon
Kleanwerks Mobile Detailing
Kleanwerks Mobile Detailing
Protective Weather Structures, Inc.
Protective Weather Structures, Inc.
Hometown Buffet
Hometown Buffet

 

Theme Night Partners
San Diego Jump Company
San Diego Jump Co.
 
Highway 67 Truck Dismantlers
Highway 67 Truck Dismantlers
Coronado Speed Festival
Coronado Speed Festival
Liberty Tax Service
Liberty Tax Service

 

Attraction Spnsors
Discount Pest Control
Discount Pest Control
 
Rob Taylor Graphics
Rob Taylor Graphics
 
Cricket Wireless
Cricket Wireless
 
Main Tap Tavern
Main Tap Tavern
 
Por Favor Restaurant
Por Favor
 
Beef 'n Bun
Beef 'n Bun
 
 
Downtown Cafe
 
 
S & S Trophies
 
 
Pete Liebig Photography
 
 
Emerging Student & Independent Film Festival
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Cajon Classic Cruise Volunteers

 

 

 

 

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