Cruise-in Featured on "Roy's Folks"

Check out this link to see what is on the Internet and being shown in the Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point television market. And the story was sent to the national FOX network for distribution to other affiliates.

Roy's Folks is a feature segment that airs on WGHP Fox 8. The producer is David Weatherly. The on-air talent is Roy Ackland.

The pair has traveled around the world producing exciting stories about fascinating places. Some of their stories have aired across the nation - and overseas. And in May 2009, they came to Oakboro. This story may grow legs and be seen in other places, too.

Not much surprises them anymore. They've just about seen it all - but the story they captured about the car, the wedding, etc - well - you'll just have to turn on your speakers and click on the link.

May 22, 2009 photos

Scott Garland submitted these photos.

Photos of May 2009

Finally! Here are some images from May..... And no, that's not a Mary Kay pink Caddie. It was originally green and was restored with a pale shade of pink.

Roy's Folks Coming to Cruise-in

Roy Ackland and David Weatherly with WGHP-TV Fox 8 in High Point are planning to come to the cruise-in on Friday. Roy is the on-air talent and David is the show's producer and videographer. Both are incredibly talented men. The name of the show is Roy's Folks.

They specialize in fun feature stories and have traveled throughout the Carolinas and Virginia finding interesting tales to tell. We're delighted to have them as our guests! Watch for the "Folkswagon!"

May 22 Cruise-in On Schedule

Pinch me. The weather will be wonderful on Friday!

Last month, because the temperature was so nice, we had our second largest crowd of cars and people ever! The street was lined with cars shortly after 1 p.m. They were still coming into town after 8 p.m. We had a steady line of shiny old classics, sexy street rods and those waiting for a colorful coat of paint.

Tony King will be our guest musician. He is a Roy Orbison tribute artist. Pretty cars and "Pretty Woman." Be sure to get some 50/50 tickets. Last month's winner went home $98 richer! Bring your lawn chairs, your cameras, your most comfortable walking shoes and an appetite for lots of cars. We like to call it "Living History."

Bojangles Features Oakboro in Commercials

In August 2008, the advertising agency for Bojangles came to town. TV commercial producers interviewed a lot of people and captured a lot of images of cars.

Commercials began airing across the Carolinas in January 2009. The first one featured Jake DelHomme and Steve Smith with the Carolina Panthers. Oakboro Cruise-in volunteer Joel Leonard was also in the commercial. He's a tall guy who used to play football - and sometimes sells the 50/50 tickets.

Now, a second commercial is airing with Jerry Crayton, Cruise-in founder and Mayor Joyce Little. The spot opens announcing the Oakboro Cruise-In and shows a lot of cars throughout - and ends with a great daytime shot along Main Street.

We thank Bojangles for coming to our town and for helping us promote what we think is the biggest and best cruise-in anywhere.

2009 Season Heats Up: 400+ cars, 8,000+ people

Oh, my gosh. Coming into Oakboro traffic was backed up all the way to the school. And it took 15 or so minutes to get from there to downtown. By 1:30 p.m., streets were already crowded with parked cars.

Organizers estimate this was the second largest crowd ever, with around 8,000 people and 400 or so cars. They were everywhere - and many had never been to the Oakboro Cruise-in before. We checked out the new restaurant, Boomers. Hamburgers were big and tasty. Loved the home fries.

One lucky person took home $98 in cash from the 50/50. Sometimes a dollar ticket can really pay off! .... And wouldn't you know it - this would be the night my camera batteries died!

It's April - That Means BURNOUT!

Are your camera batteries charged? Better get 'em ready! Burnouts start this month!

The Featured Car of the Month will be the 1915 Ford Touring Car belonging to Mr. Heath Hahn of Red Cross. The car will be placed at the intersection of 2nd Street and Main Street, near the stop light. Be sure to check it out.

Souvenir calendars are for sale at $5 each. Our new Welcome to Oakboro Magazine is free - be sure to take one home with you.

You'll hear music coming from Neal Smith. Follow his sound to purchase your 50/50 tickets. Last year, people left with more than $100 in cash. Or, purchase your tickets from any member of the Medical Laboratory Technician Club. Tickets will be sold throughout the evening and at the burnout site.

The cruise-in is sponsored by the Greater Oakboro Business Association. Participants are reminded to follow all traffic laws while driving through town. Special parking is available for handicapped. For further information, call 704-485-4323 or 704-485-2065.

Burnout Changes Time from 9:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

March came in like a lion, so we're hoping it will go out like a lamb - and give us great weather on March 27.

Burnouts will begin in April - and we've moved the time from 9:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. So mark your calendars!

Be sure to bring some cash to buy 50/50 tickets. We've been giving away hard, cold cash to lucky winners! If you see someone in a bright neon-colored STAFF shirt, ask where you can buy the tickets. Monies raised go to put on future cruise-ins.

Taking the Cruise-in Home With You

It's not necessarily a requirement that Oakboro residents have old cars, but it seems like most do. And they're featured in a new calendar. I really like looking at mine on the wall. When stress hits during the day, I take a gander at Betty and Herman Almond's 56 Chevy and the stress goes away. For an instant, I feel like I'm at the Cruise-in. I envision friends I've met there and the crowds of people who come every month from afar.

That beautiful, bright yellow '56 F-100 Ford pick-up truck that I see every month is the photo for April. It belongs to my friends Jerry and Agnes Crayton. He's the one who actually started this event.

Calendars are $5 apiece and can be purchased during the cruise-in. It's a great way to take a little of it home with you!