Around Town: Classics shine downtown
by TP staff
Jul 24, 2012 | 4901 views | 4 4 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend | print
A bright orange 1932 roadster was popular among car enthusiasts at the Tracy City Center Association’s Then & Now Car Show on Saturday, July 21. The day-long event included live music, raffle prizes and food vendors. Denise Rizzo/Tracy Press
A bright orange 1932 roadster was popular among car enthusiasts at the Tracy City Center Association’s Then & Now Car Show on Saturday, July 21. The day-long event included live music, raffle prizes and food vendors. Denise Rizzo/Tracy Press
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Displaying its patriotic spirit was a 1955 Ford Crown Victoria with a Continental Kit. This vintage car was one of more than 100 on display at the Tracy City Center Association’s show downtown on Saturday, July 21. Denise Rizzo/Tracy Press
Displaying its patriotic spirit was a 1955 Ford Crown Victoria with a Continental Kit. This vintage car was one of more than 100 on display at the Tracy City Center Association’s show downtown on Saturday, July 21. Denise Rizzo/Tracy Press
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Funky Tim Helbling of the 209 All Stars leads his band through a set on the stage at Central Avenue and 10th Street during the “Then and Now” car show in downtown Tracy. Bob Brownne/Tracy Press
Funky Tim Helbling of the 209 All Stars leads his band through a set on the stage at Central Avenue and 10th Street during the “Then and Now” car show in downtown Tracy. Bob Brownne/Tracy Press
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Viewers check out a classic Cadillac (front) and Chevy Impala during the “Then and Now” car show on Saturday, July 21, in downtown Tracy. Bob Brownne/Tracy Press
Viewers check out a classic Cadillac (front) and Chevy Impala during the “Then and Now” car show on Saturday, July 21, in downtown Tracy. Bob Brownne/Tracy Press
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A camper trailer was featured as part of the “Then and Now” car show on Saturday, July 21, in downtown Tracy. Bob Brownne/Tracy Press
A camper trailer was featured as part of the “Then and Now” car show on Saturday, July 21, in downtown Tracy. Bob Brownne/Tracy Press
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Gaining a lot of attention at the Then & Now Car Show on Saturday, July 21, was a mock California Highway Patrol pursuit car. Denise Rizzo/Tracy Press
Gaining a lot of attention at the Then & Now Car Show on Saturday, July 21, was a mock California Highway Patrol pursuit car. Denise Rizzo/Tracy Press
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Vintage cars were lined along Central Avenue for the Tracy City Center Association’s inaugural, held on Saturday, July 21. The show was held to replace one of the seasonal wine strolls in the downtown area. Denise Rizzo/Tracy Press
Vintage cars were lined along Central Avenue for the Tracy City Center Association’s inaugural, held on Saturday, July 21. The show was held to replace one of the seasonal wine strolls in the downtown area. Denise Rizzo/Tracy Press
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About 3,000 people turned out for a car show downtown hosted Saturday, July 21, by the Tracy City Center Association, according to the group’s director, Jan Couturier. Classic cars and trucks of all shapes, makes and models lined 10th Street and Central Avenue, while vendors poured beer, offered food and live music entertained.

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JCouturier
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July 25, 2012
This was a wonderful event co-sponsored by the Tracy City Center and City of Tracy! Both groups have worked hard together to bring fun family events to the community. We were thrilled with the turn out...and glad it was a success.

I want to thank the Lions, Rotary and Adopt-a-Family non-profits for their help with our beverage booths, our local merchants and business owners and the many, many others and volunteers who helped make this a success! We couldn't do it without each of you!

We look forward to seeing you at the next block party on Friday August 3rd, the Willie Nelson concerts, our upcoming Wine Stroll on September 29, Halloween, Witches & Broomsticks and much more holiday fun!

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rayderfan
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July 25, 2012
You are absolutely right DTB1445.

This is what can happen when the business community takes over for the city in the community events planning arena.

We need more of this from local businesses and the Downtown Business Owners Assoc. and less involvement from the city.
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DTB1445
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July 25, 2012
Wow, what a great start to what will hopefully be an ongoing yearly event!! This is the sort of thing that makes it good to be a Tracyite. I'm already looking forward to next year. Way to Go!
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rayderfan
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July 25, 2012
This is a great event for a fine organization. Well done Ms. Couturier.
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