Legends Car Club Fall Run

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Published on Thursday, October 19, 2017

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A small selection of the 25 vehicles at the annual Fall Run  event held by the Legends Car Club covering over 400 kilometers of Manitoban pavement.

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Neepawa Banner & Press 

Every year, when the leaves are starting to turn colours, the Legends Car Club hosts its annual Fall cruise. This year’s event was held on Saturday, Oct. 7, with 25 cars participating and covering just over 400 kilometres.

Starting in Altona, each car was handed a detailed map of the day's route, before heading up Highway 59, picking up members from Steinbach's Country Cruizers along the way.  The day was filled with impromptu car shows in Oakbank, South Beach Casino, Selkirk Marine Museum and the Half Moon Drive In at Lockport. Other points of interest along the route were Stuart House, Lower Fort Garry, the Locks on the Red River and a cruise though Birds Hill Park.

Event organizers, Howard and Lori Sawatzky, explained that a lot of effort goes into planning each year’s route. Everything from road conditions and fuel stops to restaurants that can seat a large group, are considered when the pre run is done. "We want the group to relax and enjoy the day. To drive roads they've never been on and end up at places they've heard of, but never visited. It's about driving, showing and promoting the cars, meeting up with old friends and making new ones. This province has a rich history and it shows very well this time of year”, said Sawatzky. Planning for next year’s event is already underway and the run is open to all car enthusiasts. More information about the club and its events can be found at legendscarclub.ca.