Schooners Cruzin Grand and Classic Car Show Set for June 4 and 5 Story by Lauren Payne/Staff Writer Photos Contributed by Mike Wynn Cruzin Grand and the Classic Car Show have been a longstanding part of Ponca City's event scene. The Classics Car Club started the events several years ago. After facing a decline in membership, they approached Mike and Krista Wynn of the Schooners Car Club to host the events five years ago. Mike Wynn fell in love with classic cars at 16 with his first car, a 1950s Chevy. Krista Wynn has worked on cars with her Dad since she was a little kid. Together, they own 18 vehicles, nine classic cars, and one motorcycle. "It's pretty much been a lifetime passion,” Krista Wynn said. “Just like anybody that likes cars, we just enjoy being a part of it.” In recent years, Cruzin Grand has been held in conjunction with other community events like Ponca City Main Street's Battle of the Burger competition. This year there will be live music downtown as hundreds of Ponca City residents pack Grand Avenue. "We don't try to restrict anything going on," Krista continued. "Although we didn’t partner with the band or Ponca City Main Street for this year’s event, Ponca City Main Street always shows up for the city with something planned." In the wake of the Corona pandemic, the Wynn's held Cruzin Grand and the Car Show last June with record-breaking numbers.
November 3, 2017 - Schooners Car Club with a donation to the automotive tech program at the Pioneer Technology Center
Friday night's Cruzin Grand averages 180-220 classic cars any given year because logistically, they can't fit more vehicles in the designated area, and more often than not, they're turning entries away. However, the Classic Car Show rivaled the previous years, increasing participant numbers from 40-60 to around 100 classic cars. Cars in attendance were from all over Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, and even New Mexico.
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