OCTANE NIGHTS Photos & words by Joe Secka
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his event continues to be one of those “Can’t Miss” shows. East Main Street, SR 59, is sometimes referred to as Ravenna’s most exciting quarter-mile. It definitely wears that nickname very well. The event is scheduled to run from 5 to 9 but cruisers have already been seeking out their preferred parking spaces for several hours if you show up “on time!” It doesn’t matter whether you approach the cruise from the West at the bottom of the hill near the A&W Root Beer or if you pull in at the top of the hill by between Mongoose Motorsports, Portage Trim and the Pizza Hut. There appears to be a block party going on and it is quite the spectacle! Vehicles are parked on both sides of the street and numerous businesses along Main Street allocate a portion of their parking lots for the cruisers as well. The car count has been estimated at 1500 and higher along with a spectator count between 5000 and 10000. Yep, it’s really that big of a deal for the gearhead community. The sheer size of the event indicates you will see multiple vehicles you have never seen before. Shiny paint, chrome and horsepower are everywhere! Remember, this is a rain or shine show. So, don’t let that issue hold you back from attending. This is a perfect place for checking out some of the amazing vehicles, catching up with old friends and making a few new ones. Car clubs and smaller groups often arrive together and are able to park in the same areas.
8 Cruisin’ Times ~ August 2022
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