Sinclair Community College’s Automotive Department is hosting a cruise-in on Saturday, May 21 from 1-4 p.m. in the parking lot of Building 20.
Justin Morgan, assistant professor of Automotive Technology at Sinclair, said the event was a team effort put together by faculty and students in the Automotive Department. There will be music, free food, and giveaways, including cases of oil, cleaning supplies, and other maintenance products donated by local auto supply retailers; a die cast Dodge Challenger model; and two $300 book scholarships for fall quarter.
“This is sort of our inaugural event,” Morgan said. “But we’re going to try to do it every year from now on. We have a lot of ideas for the future, but we’re trying to keep it a little low-key this year, just to see how things go.”
The event is free and open to the public, according to Morgan, who says that any and all students with hot rods or other custom vehicles are welcome to participate, as well as those who just want to come, look around, and have a shot at winning a few prizes.
Tours of the automotive facility will also be available, and Morgan hopes the event will help create interest in the automotive program among Sinclair students, as well as tech prep students at the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) and elsewhere.
“We know there are a lot of students who are into cars, but who aren’t necessarily in the Automotive Program,” said Morgan. “So hopefully this event will help show off some of what our department has to offer.”
If this year’s event goes well, future cruise-ins may include judged awards and free auto inspections for attendees.