Walter P. Chrysler Museum Cruise Night Offers Jump Start on Big Week Along Woodward Ave.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 4, 2009 -- WHAT: First of two August Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum - all makes and models are welcome, rain or shine

  WHO:  Presented by Chrysler, Jeep  and Dodge
  WHEN:  6 - 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 (final season event Thursday, Aug. 20)

WHERE: Walter P. Chrysler Museum, One Chrysler Dr., Auburn Hills, 48326 (off I-75 at exit 78)

  DETAILS:
  --  Enthusiast Avenue, a collection of Detroit area businesses offering
      auto enthusiasts demonstrations and discounts on automotive parts,
      products, services, entertainment and more.  On the Avenue Aug. 6:
      --  American Hot Rod Racer of Sterling Heights - Build It! Race It!,
          custom car design, assembly, customizing and racing for boys and
          girls of all ages.
      --  Auto Appraise, Inc. of Grand Blanc - complete automobile
          appraisal, inspection and claims services.
      --  Booth Arons Racing Enterprises, Inc. of Berkley - performance
          engine parts, machining and assembly.
      --  Detroit Performance Center of Clinton Twp. - performance parts for
          Detroit Three products.
      --  Kart2Kart of Sterling Heights - state-of-the-art indoor go-karting
          for private celebrations and corporate outings, open to the
          public.
      --  Miller Special Tools of Warren - long-time Chrysler Group
          LLC-approved special service tool supplier, carrying tools
          specifically designed to repair and restore popular HEMI  engines
          and Jeep axles.
      --  PowderPro, LLC of Troy - powder coating and general metal
          restoration, welding and fabrication, stripping and sandblasting.
      --  Shelby Trim of Sterling Heights - auto upholstery and convertible
          tops.
      --  Waterford Hills Road Racing of Clarkston - the area's only road
          course since 1958 - a two lane, 1.5 mile paved track.
  --  Other Cruise Night highlights:
      --  After hours viewing of the Museum's Fancy Cruisers special
          exhibit, featuring two popular concept vehicles: the cargovan-like
          PT Panel Cruiser truck introduced in 2000 and the "surf wagon" PT
          California Cruiser unveiled in 2002.
      --  Awards for Best Body/Paint, Best Under the Hood, Best Unrestored
          and Museum's Choice.
      --  Food, music and a current Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicle
          display.

  --  Guest donations are welcome and after hours Museum admission is
      reduced to $1 for children and $2 for adults (regularly $4 and $8,
      respectively).

OTHER: Visit the Museum's new Web site - www.wpchryslermuseum.org - or call 248-944-0001 for event details.