Sunday, October 10, 2010

Cruise Season Ends at Pikes Creek Raceway Park

'39 Buick Special
The 2010 cruise season for the Hi Lites Motor Club came to an end on Sunday, October 10th, with a fantastic event held at the Pikes Creek Raceway Park located in Hunlock Creek, PA.

Over 75 cars arrived to celebrate a beautiful October day in Northeast Pennsylvania.

The members of the Hi Lites Motor Club thanks all those who attended this event and all those who supported all the club activities thrughout 2010.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Return to Bob Evans

Bob Evans, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Bright sunshine with warm temperatures greeted the members of the Hi Lites Motor Club at Bob Evans Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre, PA. on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010.   This was the "fall" cruise to Bob Evans.

The Bob Evans Restaurant is located at 920 Schechter Drive in Wilkes-Barre, Pa 18702.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Ranch Wagon Cruise to Benefit "Hunts for Healing"

The Ranch Wagon Restaurant and the Hi Lites Motor Club sponsored a car cruise on September 18th, 2010, to benefit the "Hunts for Healing" Organization.

The event was held in the combined parking areas of the Ranch Wagon and Bullock's Tire and Auto Parts located in Shavertown, PA.

For information about the Hunts for Healing Organization, please visit their website by clicking on this link.

The members of the Hi Lites Motor Club are extremely proud to support wounded soldiers returning from military missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Return to Twist & Shake


Car Cruise, sponsored by the Hi Lites Motor Club, August 21, 2010.

For the second time this year, the Twist & Shake restaurant hosted a car cruise sponsored by the Hi Lites Motor Club.  Twist & Shake is located on Route 29 in Pikes Creek (PA), near the intersection with Route 118.


Owners of over 65 vehicles were on hand to enjoy the fine weather, music and friendly automotive chitchat.  Antiques, classics, stocks, muscle cars and special interest vehicles from the early 1900’s to present day were on display from early evening until twilight.

The Twist & Shake location continues to be one of the most popular sites for holding a cruise, with its fine family food offerings, ice cream, and a large, well kept grassy area for the cars.

Members of the Hi Lites Motor Club wish to thank all those who participated.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Hi Lites Benefit Cruise at the Meadows Nursing Center

1935 Ford Tudor Sedan
The Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located in Dallas, PA., was the site for a combined benefit and car cruise sponsored by the Hi Lites Motor Club.

The event, which took place on Saturday, August 7th, 2010, helped raise funds for local charities.

Over 75 vehicles took advantage of the outstanding weather to display a wide range of cars and trucks from the early 1900's to present day.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Twist & Shake Cruise

'73 Dodge Charger
Car Cruise, sponsored by the Hi Lites Motor Club, July 17th, 2010.

The Twist & Shake restaurant once again hosted a car cruise sponsored by the Hi Lites Motor Club.  Twist & Shake is located on Route 29 in Pikes Creek (PA), near the intersection with Route 118.

Owners of over 60 vehicles were on hand to enjoy the fine weather, music and friendly automotive chitchat.  Antiques, classics, stocks, muscle cars and special interest vehicles from the early 1900’s to present day were on display from early evening until twilight. 

The Twist & Shake location continues to be one of the most popular sites for holding a cruise, with its fine family food offerings, ice cream, and a large, well kept grassy area for the cars.

Members of the Hi Lites Motor Club wish to thank all those who participated.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Cruise Night at Sheetz

'48 Cadillac Custom
The Hi Lites Motor Club (HLMC) continued it's string of successful car cruises by attracting over 40 vehicles to the event held on Saturday, June 19th, 2010.

Vehicles included stocks, customs, muscle cars, street rods, classics, special interest vehicles and motorcycles.  Door prizes were awarded to registered vehicles and 3 trophies were awarded to "Best of Cruise" winners.  Pictures from the cruise are available for viewing by visiting our Photo page links.

To help raise funds to support HLMC charities, a successful 50/50 raffle was held.

This cruise took place in the parking lot next to the Sheetz store located at 163 South Memorial Highway, Trucksville, PA.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

2010 Beaumont Community Day Car Show

'47 Cadillac - President's Choice Award
The Hi Lites Motor Club (HLMC) once again participated in the Beaumont Community Day celebration by hosting a Car Show held on June 5th, 2010.  The location for this year’s event was the “Old Beaumont School” located near the intersection of state routes 309 and 2018 in the village of Beaumont, PA.

Even though the local weather forecasters had predicted bad conditions for the day, the participants enjoyed a rain-free day.  Just a typical, nice summer day, a little warm, but I think everyone who attended will agree it was just great to outside, enjoying the company of friends and fellow automobile enthusiasts.

A total of 40 vehicles registered for the event with 33 “Class” trophies being awarded.  In addition, there were selections for “Ladies Choice”, “Best of Show”, and “President’s Choice” awards.

For those vehicle owners that participated, HLMC appreciates your support.  To see some photos of the 2010 Beaumont Community Day Car Show, please visit our photos page for links to our web albums.

To help us plan for future shows, HLMC would like your comments, suggestions or ideas.  Please use the comment link on this page.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Wegmans Cruise, Real or Imagined?

Wegmans Food Market
Somehow, you have wondered into what seems to be paradise.  You see bluebird skies, with only an occasional white puffy cloud floating overhead, no threat of rain, and no fear of some weather related disaster.  Where can you be?

Your vision is blurred by images of brightly colored objects, each one emitting a distinctively strange, yet familiar sound.  It is a song you have heard many times before but have not paid much attention to, but today you want to turn up the volume, take in every melody, every note.  What are those sounds?

You smell something unexpected. Your taste buds are awakened by the sensation that you are hungry, a craving so strong that you want any meat product cooked over an open, smoky fire.  Where is that aroma coming from?

Then, you are awakened from your semi-conscious world by the blaring sounds of some stranger blurting out the awkward phrase “the last four digits of the winning ticket are 7194”.  Have you won something?

Now you start to see familiar faces, some calling you by name, some offering their friendship with an extended hand.  Some compliment you on the “nice car” you are standing next to, even though the car is not yours.

You are now fully aware that you are at the Hi Lites Motor Club Car Cruise, hosted by Wegmans Food Market.  You see Hi Lites members celebrating the perfect weather, rejoicing over the more than 50 vehicles that have arrived for the cruise, and complementing the staff of Wegmans for the fine “chicken barbecue” food offerings.

The vehicles you see before you span 75 years of automotive history, with fine examples of stocks, customs, street rods, classics and other special interest types.

You are happy that you took the time to come to this cruise, and promise yourself that you will be at the next Hi Lites Motor Club Cruise…. Because they do it right!

The members of the Hi Lites Motor Club would like to express a sincere thank you to the management of Wegmans Food Markets.  The Wegmans' store hosting this Hi Lites Motor Club cruise is located at 220 Highland Park Blvd in Wilkes-Barre, Pa 18702.  The date of the cruise was Saturday, May 15th, 2010.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Plans Announced for 2010 Beaumont Community Day Car Show

Street Rods at Beaumont Car Show
The Hi Lites Motor Club (HLMC) is pleased to announce that they will once again participate in the Beaumont Community Day events by hosting a Car Show. Proceeds from this Car Show will benefit the Beaumont Community Association.

The show will be held on June 5th, 2010 on the grounds of the “Old Beaumont School” located near the intersection of state routes 309 and 2018 in Beaumont, PA.

This is an "all-day" community event, with registration for the Car Show scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM and trophy presentations at 3:00 PM.

For a list of the classes that will be judged, and for other show awards, you are encouraged to view / download / print the car show flyer.

To see some photos of the 2009 Beaumont Community Day Car Show, please visit our photos page for links to our web albums.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Bob Evans Cruise

Bob Evans Restaurant
Cloudy skies with cool temperatures and a stiff breeze greeted the members of the Hi Lites Motor Club at Bob Evans Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre, PA on Saturday, April 17th, 2010.   This was the first cruise event of the year for the club and expectations for some reasonable spring weather were quickly dashed when visitors started arriving with winter coats and blankets in hand!

As is the case for many car cruises in the Northeast Pennsylvania area, the weather has a major impact on the number of cars that attend.  This cruise was no exception, as only a handful of dedicated enthusiasts braved the possibility of late afternoon snow flurries to show off their fine rides.

A sincere thank you goes out to the management of Bob Evans Restaurant for hosting the event and for setting aside 15% of all meal purchases made during the cruise for benefit of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America.

The Bob Evans Restaurant is located at 920 Schechter Drive in Wilkes-Barre, Pa 18702.