?Cabin Fever? car show to hit mariners mall Saturday

by Angie Asam, Staff Writer

According to the www.weather.com, the Web site for The Weather Channel Saturday?s forecast calls for a 40 percent chance of rain with temperatures in the mid-50?s. With the second annual Nauti-Kruzers ?Cabin Fever? car show scheduled for that day it is almost as though the chance of rain and cold temperatures have become part of the event.

Last year threatening rain and cold temperatures hit the area on the weekend of the car show; however, the show was still a great success. As many car enthusiasts traveled to the Mariner?s Mall parking lot from as far away as Indian River. The show drew 35 cars a year ago and this year organizers are hoping for 75.

If extreme or inclement weath

er does hit and the show must not go on it will be rescheduled for May 23. Registration for the show is on Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon and the show will begin at 11 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. Trophies for best of show, spectator choice awards and the top 20 cars will be handed out at 3 p.m. Pre-registration for the show ended on May 9 and 27 cars have already been registered for the show.

In addition to the car show, goody bags and dash plaques will be handed out to the first 75 entries, 50/50 drawings will be held, door prizes will be handed out and silent auction items will be on hand for bidding.

The Nauti-Kruzers car club and the Black Bear Caf? put on the show. Lunch will be available for purchase at the Black Bear and all makes and models of cars are welcome. Organizers Jim McMurray and Bill VanSteenis encourage anyone who is interested in cars or has a car they would like to show to be a part of not only Saturday?s show but to join their organization as they are looking for new members. Registration for the show is $13.