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A Quick Word from our Chairman |
Hats off to our Tune Up Chairman Tony Bauer and all the volunteers for a very successful Tune Up Week thus far. We know Linden turned out to be a stormy night that ultimately ended in cancelation, but the turn out in Flushing more than made up for it. Tonight, we will be in Flint Township and wrap it up tomorrow in Mt. Morris. Special Thank You to our Tune Up Parties Sponsor Elga Credit Union.
Next week offers a full schedule of activities for all to take part in. Get out, enjoy yourself, cruise in your cars and most of all, enjoy all that Back to the Bricks® has to offer.
See you on the Road!
Steve Hobson
Chairman of the Board
Back to the Bricks®
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Monday August 16th
Night at the Speedway!
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The festivities officially kick off on Monday August 16th at the Birch Run Speedway from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Come enjoy this Cruise "N" Car Show. Concessions will be open, with a DJ Scott Kuhl playing your favorite car cruise tunes.
Official Back to the Bricks® Merchandise will be for Sale!!!
When you enter your car (First 100 cars will receive Dash Plaque) into this FREE show, you will be given a dash plaque to FILL OUT. You will also receive a Voter Card.
Voting will take place from 5-6pm. So get out and look at the cars. Write down your top FIVE car numbers and return card to Back to the Bricks® Drop Box near the center of the track.
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Tuesday August 17th
Bricks Flicks
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The six-day extravaganza continues on Tuesday, August 17th with "BRICKS FLICKS", a family-oriented party sponsored by ELGA Credit Union at the nostalgic US 23 Drive-In theater on Fenton Road.
The film for 2021 is an encore presentation of The Italian Job. The Italian Job is a 2003 PG-13 American heist action thriller film directed by F. Gary Gray and starring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, Jason Statham, Seth Green, Mos Def and Donald Sutherland. An American remake of the 1969 British film, the plot follows a motley crew of thieves who plan to steal gold from a former associate who double-crossed them. Despite the shared title, the plot and characters of this film differ from those of its source material; Gray described the film as “an homage to the original.
Car enthusiasts gather early to see and be seen. Featured this year will be the Mini Cooper in tribute to the movie. Come and enjoy plenty of fun, food concessions available through US23 Drive In, music, and entertainment prior to the FREE movie and vendors. Back to the Bricks® Root Beer, T-shirts, hats, posters, and other memorabilia were available for purchase. Movie starts at Dusk!
GATES Open at 4pm. Alcohol is prohibited, Pop-up canopies must be placed either in front or behind your vehicle. This is necessary because of limited number of parking spaces and the large number of participants. Canopies must be taken down when the movie starts. NO GRILLS are allowed.
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Wednesday August 18th
Rolling Cruise & Ribbon Cutting
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On Wednesday, the Collector cars are invited to join in on the fun. Our Grand Marshal this year will be the honorable Dr. Bobby Mukkamala.
The ROLLING CRUISE begins with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4pm at Factory One located at 303 W. Water Street in Flint. We will have our Grand Marshal Dr. Bobby, Special Guest Erik Jones, driver of the Richard Petty Motorsports No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE in the NASCAR Cup Series, Mayor of Flint Sheldon Neeley, Chief of Police from the surrounding areas, our Chairman of the Board Steve Hobson, Executive Director Amber Taylor and many others.
Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the parade route will stretch from the historic “red bricks” of Saginaw Street in Downtown Flint through Burton and Grand Blanc Township to the City of Grand Blanc. Thousands will line the streets to see classic cars and vehicles of every description.
Vehicles could join or leave the cruise AT WILL anywhere along the route in both directions from 4-9 PM.
Special this year, the Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce has partnered up with local businesses to offer a unique “Roll On In!” stop for all cruisers. So grab your favorite gal, ‘rev those engines, and cruise on over to Grand Blanc High School from 4-8pm. Enjoy LIVE music by the John Vance Band at 5pm sponsored by Dort Financial Credit Union. The Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce is PROUD to be a PIT STOP in this year’s Back to the Bricks® Rolling Cruise!
Off to the Mega Site at Saginaw & Hemphill where we will have a DJ, sponsor displays, automotive and food vendors, and Back to the Bricks® merchandise. Something fun for all!
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Rolling Cruise Continues Thursday |
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Car buffs have another opportunity to watch or participate in the 2nd Day of the Rolling Cruise on Thursday. Burnouts and alcohol are strictly prohibited during the Rolling Cruises.
The Mega Site at Saginaw & Hemphill will have a DJ, sponsor displays, automotive and food vendors, and Back to the Bricks® merchandise.
Whether you plan to be a participant or a spectator, do not miss this year’s ROLLING CRUISE on Wednesday and Thursday, August 18th and 19th, 2021.
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Friday August 20th
Cruise "N" Concert
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Erik Jones, driver of the Richard Petty Motorsports No. 43
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE in the NASCAR Cup Series
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Erik will join Back to the Bricks® on Friday on the Flat Lot, on the corner of Kearsley and Saginaw Street from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm to sign autographs. Wrist band line up begins at 2pm. Then Erik will take the stage before the Cruise N Concert for a special announcement.
We are honored to have him take part in our festivities and welcome him on stage for his special announcement.
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Performing on the BIG Stage |
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Saginaw Street and the surrounding side streets will be closed to regular traffic at 5:00 PM in preparation for the biggest and best FREE concert ever, and to provide plenty of parking for collector cars. Bring your Classic Car, your lawn chairs, and join the Party. Come early!
There will be plenty to see and do before the show starts. Check out the cars. Adding to the festive atmosphere, local restaurants and bars will be open, and additional food and automotive vendors will be available on the Flat Lot from 2 PM to 9 PM.
The show begins at 7pm, and is brought you by Big John Steak and Onion. We have SPECIAL Guests taking the stage, a presentation by the Armed Forces, and the opening act, The Reflections.
The Motortown All-Stars, coming Back to the Bricks® by popular demand, will take the stage from 8:00 PM until 9:30 PM.
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Saturday August 21st
Main Event Day!!!
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Drivers will began arriving before dawn in the staging area on Fifth Avenue at Saginaw and Harrison Streets to secure a spot for the SATURDAY SHOW.
Vice Chairman Al Jones says, "Buicks on the Bricks returns for another exciting year with over 100 of the sharpest Buicks ever built. They will be displayed in front of Factory One and the Durant-Dort office building at 303 Water Street. Have your beautiful Buick photographed in front of the building at no charge. There will be food available all day for purchase and some special Buick memorabilia on display to enjoy. A rare Buick called the “The Flint Flyer” has been restored and will be here with a great story about Flint. Come join us!"
The OPENING CEREMONY at 10:00 AM will be a featured presentation of the colors, patriotic music, a salute to our veterans and active duty personnel, and a military fly-over.
There will be a Corvette Reunion near the Durant Hotel, Celebrity Guests local from right here in Genesee County, and more.
Classic Car Sales (formerly the CAR CORRAL) offered prospective buyers on-the-spot financing, thanks to ELGA Credit Union.
Thousands will stroll the “bricks” of downtown Flint from 8 to 5 to admire classic, custom, and collector vehicles of every age and description, take pictures, check out the sponsor and vendor displays, buy souvenirs, taste the food, and enjoy the fun that has become synonymous with Back to the Bricks®, one of the nation’s biggest and best FREE car shows.
Special this year, added to the main event on Saturday, taking the stage on the Flat Lot at 11:05am and 2:05pm is local Rock and Rock band 3RD° BURNS.
Special thanks to our faithful sponsors, committee members, and a host of volunteers for all you do to make this 17th Anniversary Celebration of Back to the Bricks® a tremendous success!
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Main Event Chairman Kevin Murphy |
Hey there everyone, what a fun Tune Up week this has been, with still two nights to go.
I do want to personally "Thank" Tony Bauer for the Tune Up FUN, and the entire Main Events committee for all their hard work. Next week is going to be amazing. All their hard work done over the past year and a half is really going to be highlighted and I can't wait.
Don't forget next week you have the opportunity to sell your vehicle at Back to the Bricks®. Click HERE for more details.
See you on the BRICKS!
Kevin Murphy
Chairman of Main Events
Back to the Bricks®
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Official Back to the Bricks® Root Beer |
Get your Root Beer while supplies last at the Tune Up Parties!
Sold by the bottle, or all new 4 pack!
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