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Hollywood Casino Tunica and Memphis Street Rods have big news —
Delta River Cruisin’ is returning to Tunica
by David Grisham
TUNICA —The Delta River Cruisin’ Car Show will return to
Tunica on Thursday, Sept. 15, and run through Sunday, Sept. 18. Hollywood Casino Tunica and Memphis Street Rods Tennessee will present the 21st edition of the car show after a two-year hiatus.
This event will feature 1992 and earlier model classic and custom cars. This year, expect to see Buick Grand Nationals, Fox Body Mustangs and third generation Firebirds and Camaros in addition to all the other cool cars usually on display at the show, thanks to the expanded list of models that qualify.
In the past, Delta River Cruisin’ has featured about a thousand classic cars and hot rods on display. After a two-year absence, don’t be surprised if records are broken with this year’s event. Admission is free for spectators.
For those wanting to show a car or be a vendor:
Registration to enter a vehicle in the show is $30 for Aug. 1, and $35 after Aug. 1. Vendors registration is $30 before Aug. 1 and $35 after Aug. 1.
On Thursday, Sept. 15, registration is from noon to 5 p.m. in the Hollywood Casino Tunica lobby.
On Friday, Sept. 16, registration is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be cash drawings hourly from noon to 4 pm. And a Kickoff Party Cash Drawing from 7 to 10 p.m. in the ballroom.
Saturday, Sept. 17, registration is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be cash drawings hourly from noon to 4 p.m., a Show ‘n Shine, and adults-and-children play-games.
Expect to see GTOs and more at Delta River Cruisin’.
Sunday, Sept. 18, there is no registration, but more than $10,00 in total cash and prize drawings and club awards.
Free, secure trailer and tow-vehicle parking will be available all four days. For more information, a registration form and contact information, visit the Memphis Street Rods website at MemphisStreetRods.com. Check out the organization’s Facebook page @memphisstreetrods.
Memphis Street Rods was formed in 1968 by a group of young people dedicated to cars and car event. The organization has been involved with the National Street Rod Association (NSRA) since its inception and has the distinction of being the only street rod club to work every NSRA Street Road Nationals event.
Torq Thrust wheels are too cool.
Customs like this Mustang fastback will be plentiful at Delta River Cruisin’.
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