Back to the Bricks®
March 2021 Newsletter
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The latest from the Chairman of the Board |
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Looks like Spring is officially on its way! The days are getting longer, daylight savings came this past Sunday, the first day of Spring is on the calendar, I saw my first robin and I hand washed my car in the drive way today. Back To The Bricks is also on its way to an early start of 20 + days of cruising with Back To The Bricks events.
The first event, and newest addition to our lineup is the Dust ’Em Off Car Show, Sunday, May 23, 2021, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at Dort Financial Credit Union Center, on Lapeer Road in Flint MI. This event is presented by Dort Financial Credit Union. This event’s Chairperson, Al Jones, Vice-Chairman of the Board, has ensured that everything is on track for a great event this Spring. This absolutely Free Family Friendly event will have lots of giveaways, food trucks, music and auto venders. For full details and vehicle registration CLICK HERE
The second major car event is almost SOLD OUT Promo Tour, June 4-9, 2021. The Visionary Promo Tour Co-chairs of this event, Rhonda Rau and Pete Cimbala, have reported that almost 300 cars have registered to participate in this year’s tour. The Promo Tour committee has been working very hard towards making this year’s promo tour the best yet. For more details on this event CLICK HERE.
We have been getting calls and emails, there is a roomer that Back To The Bricks® may be planning a Road Rally in July. Road Rallies were very popular last year and we hope we can organize one or two Road Rallies for 2021.
The best way to stay in touch and up to date on information and dates of events is to visit our website often. CLICK HERE to see our website.
Encourage your friends to sign up for the newsletter on our website, as you know its the best way to stay in the "Know" of our events. You can also follow us on social media. our FACEBOOK page has over 34,000 followers and we hope to get to 35,000 followers this year! Don't forget to like and share our page. Click here to see our FACEBOOK Page
Hope to see you at one or all of the 16 Back To The Bricks® events in 2021 or on the road.
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As always, stay safe, wear your mask and do your part. We want to all get out and have some fun this Spring!
Steve Hobson
Chairman of the Board
Back to the Bricks®
stevehobson@backtothebricks.org
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Scholarship Applications Are Being Accepted |
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Do you know a Genesee County Area High School Senior who is pursuing post-secondary study/training at a college or technical school in auto-body repair/painting, automotive design, auto mechanics, electrical/manufacturing/mechanical engineering, robotics, sales and marketing, software development for automotive applications, welding, or a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) related program?
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For Sponsorship Opportunities
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The First Official Event of the year is May 23rd,
Dust 'em Off Car Show
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Our merchandise partners, Hilton Screeners have a new addition to our lineup just in time for the Promo Tour. If you want an official Back to the Bricks® mask, CLICK HERE to get yours today!!!!
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Important dates to know about!!!! |
Visionary Promo Tour
June Jun 4-9th 2021
Awards Ceremony to take place
on the evening of June 8th
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Tune Up Week
August 9-14th 2021
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FREE Concert
Friday August 20th 2021
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Main Event
Saturday August 21st 2021
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A more detailed Back to the Bricks(R) events calendar will be coming out on our website and social media pages soon!
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What's new with our Executive Director |
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Hey everyone!
March has brought us some amazingly nice weather, makes me really want to get the truck out and go for a drive with Peyton. I know, I know, it's not time yet.
But I WILL have the truck out at the first event of the year!!! I can't wait to see everyone at the Dust 'em Off car show on May 23rd. We are excited for this all new event, and the Chairman Al Jones and his committee have done a lot of work to make this event be a success.
Peyton and I are super excited for the upcoming Promo Tour. We are both going and can't wait to see everyone. This will be our first time on the tour, so if you have any suggestions or tips please send them my way!
We are FULL BLAST on planning the Summer Events, and talking to all the sponsors and partners they are pleased to be apart of it. Of course we welcome anyone interested in being a partner/sponsor so if you know anyone or any business send them my way. 2021 is going to be bigger and better than ever!
Well, that's all for now. Have a GREAT day, week and Month everyone!
Amber Taylor
Executive Director
Back to the Bricks®
Direct: 810-877-8383
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100% combed ringspun cotton Tank Top |
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100% cotton (preshrunk jersey knit) Seamless 50/50 cotton/poly T-Shirt - Cool Gas Station Look |
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This month's Newsletter WINNER is:
David Smith of Vassar
Congratulations on winning!
This month's special prize is a Back to the Bricks Hat, and Collectors Shirt!
You will receive an email with more details!
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Al’s Garage
Vol. #2, Issue #3
Last December as I was perusing through the December issue of ‘Hemming Motor News’, I began to take notice that there appeared to be less cars for sale in many of the individual marques. Out of sheer curiosity, I counted the number of ‘Model A Fords’ that were for sale and for comparison, the number of Ferrari’s for sale. I suspect you already have guessed where this is going.
I was surprised to see that there were more Ferrari’s for sale then Model A’s! Furthermore, I looked at a couple of more listings like Mercedes. The same thing, more Mercedes for sale then Cadillac’s and Lincolns. When I received my February issue of ‘Hemmings Motor News’, I counted the number of Ford Mustangs that were listed for sale and there were forty-five cars for sale: Ferrari’s, fifty-five for sale.
The bigger question is why are there more Ferrari’s for sale then Model A Fords and Mustangs? Keep in mind Ferraris were introduced to the public in 1947 and Ford most likely built more Model A’s or Mustangs in one year the Ferrari has built in the last seventy-four years. I suspect the cost of ownership comes into play for Ferrari’s as they are much more expensive to maintain then Model A’s or Mustangs. Obviously, there is a cost of ownership for owning any collectable car, i.e., insurance, upkeep, general maintenance, etc., which is almost unavoidable. But I suspect anyone could make a case for most anything that is collectable.
Cost of ownership of a collector should always be consider if you are thinking about a particular car. Age, parts availability, insurance, etc., and do not forget drivability. Drivability? Did I hear you correctly? Yes, you did. Is the car so pristine that it is trailered to and from car events and never seen a drop of rain? Over the past fifty years of enjoyment of the ‘car hobby’, I have seen literally thousands of trailer queens as I am sure each of you have too. This is not intended to ‘knock’ those who have a ‘trailer queens.’ I have owned a couple of them myself and I must admit, I have enjoyed the cars that can be driven much more. So, drive those Model A’s and Mustang or any other collector cars you might own and leave the Ferrari in the garage. And finally, if I ever hit the big lottery, I might, just might buy a Ferrari but that is highly unlikely as I do not buy lottery tickets. Oh well, one can still dream.
Keep on rollin’
Al Hatch
Founder of the Back to the Bricks®
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Friends of Back to the Bricks® Program
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Have you wanted to be involved more with the Back To The Bricks®? Ever wanted to volunteer at any or all of our events? Well we have KICKED off an all new Volunteer program called, Friends of Back To The Bricks®.
Friends of Back To The Bricks® is a volunteer program designed to help grow our volunteer base, continue to educate our car community on history and heritage, and ensure the future of our amazing Car shows and events for the community.
Friends of Back To The Bricks® is in the infancy stage, we have BIG plans for the future, and eventually this program will be more of an exclusive club within our organization. We plan to provide exclusive discounts, freebies, opportunities to hear about our future plans, and grow our Committees and Board by selecting amazing volunteers from within this group.
If you are anyone you know loves to help, volunteer or be apart of something pretty unique, click this link and sign up today!
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