Plans being finalized for 2014 Cruise-In

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  • By Deidre Ortiz
  • AEDC/PA
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, TENN. --  Planning for the third annual Cruise-In at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) is currently underway.

AEDC personnel coordinating the event have decided on May 30 as the primary date and have scheduled a rain date of June 6.

The Cruise-In will once again be held in the Engine Test Facility (ETF) Annex parking lot, between the A&E building and the Carroll building. Cars will be on display 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and burgers and hot dogs will be for sale during the event courtesy of the Sergeant's Association and the Company Grade Officers.

Dr. Ralph Jones, Cruise-In coordinator, stated at least 20 vehicles had registered within the first week of announcing this year's event.

Jones added the Cruise-In is much anticipated by car enthusiasts on base, and one can always expect to see a diverse collection of cars such as classic hot rods and muscle cars, trucks, current day luxury/performance vehicles and motorcycles.

In addition to the participating vehicles, coordinators hope to have another unique display. According to Jones, organizers are working to arrange a display of the winning "rat rod" from the recent Discovery Channel show, Rebel Road.

Cameras are allowed at the event but attendees should ensure their badges aren't visible while in the display area. Attendees should be mindful of the Complex's rules on photography of prohibited facilities, hardware or materials. No photography will be permitted outside the ETF Annex parking lot.

Family members are invited to visit the base and attend the event. In addition to the Cruise-In, tours will be provided by Aerospace Testing Alliance (ATA) Public Affairs. Anyone interested in touring can meet at the white AEDC bus that will be located in the ETF Annex parking lot. The first tour will start at 11:15 a.m. and end at 11:45 a.m. The second tour will be from 12 p.m. until 12:30 p.m. For more information about tours call 454-5655.

Employees are asked to have family members park at the Visitor's Center parking lot, where they will pick them up. Should the parking lot fill up, visitors will be directed to park in the Fitness Center parking lot.

Employees must accompany their family members while within the mission area. Family members will not need a badge or to be vetted through Pass & ID.

More details on the 2014 Cruise-In will be made available through the Team AEDC SharePoint site. Anyone with questions about the event may call 454-6876.