From the moment a General Motors worker named Tony Kleiber drove the first Chevrolet Corvette off a Flint assembly line in 1953, owners of the vehicle seemed destined to have a different kind of relationship with what has become one of history’s most iconic automobile brands.
Gravity-defying four-tier pyramids, stunning front flips and back flips, barefooting and thrilling jumps are what you will see at the Silver Lake Ski Club Show held every Tuesday evening during the summer at Fenton’s Silver Lake Park. It is no surprise that this exciting stunt show was voted Best Outdoor Event in My City Magazine City’s Choice Awards and is probably one of Fenton’s best-kept secrets, according to Sean Affrica, Club Vice President and Show Director. The theme of the show this year is “Fenton’s Got Talent” and the Show Team provides one thrilling hour of entertainment, preceded by a Pre-Show Exhibition performance by the Junior Team. The stunts can be dangerous, but the club is very safety conscious, says Sean. The biggest show of the year is held in July, the kick-off event of Fenton’s annual three-day Freedom Festival.
Friends of the Flint River Trail kicked off its Sunday afternoon free bicycle-riding season in May, and on July 12th, My City Magazine caught up with about a dozen of the thirty-five FFRT riders who meet at 2pm at the old Flint Famers’ Market parking lot. Before the ride begins, cyclists of various ages – 15 to 85 – and various skill levels – beginner to advanced – pump up tires, strap on helmets, adjust pedals, attach water bottles and discuss the route. “Today, we’re riding to Stepping Stone Falls and we’ll get ice cream on the way back,” says Vicki Sacharski, a Flint resident who has ridden with the group for six years, and serves as a substitute lead rider on the course. Sacharski explains the route to everyone and keeps her eyes open for road hazards, potholes, or anything that might be a danger. “When we cross intersections, we try to keep everyone together,” says Sacharski. As the lead, she calls out commands such as “walker,” or “single file” to let the riders know what to expect.
This year we had 2319 Ducks that were contenders for the $1,000 First Place prize. We had great weather and a great deal of participation to again make this event one of the Freedom Festivals greatest traditions. Below is the list of winners. We will be contacting winners and delivering prize money over the next two weeks. Please contact Richard Honaker at (810) 265 – 3195 to claim your prize or request it be mailed out to you. If you purchased a corporate sponsorship your Rotary member who you supported will deliver the check to you.
Revving engines, a roaring crowd, pulsating music and the thrill of victory are all part of your experience at Auto City Speedway in Clio. In its 60-year history, Auto City has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with Short Track Stock Car Racing on its paved half-mile, quarter-mile and Figure 8 tracks. Hundreds of fans and their families enjoy racing events every Saturday night, from April through September. Joe DeWitte has owned the track for 16 years. “It opened originally in 1955 and was just a dirt track in the middle of a farm field,” says Joe. It was previously owned by Jack Doering and in 1986 the track was paved. The trend at that time was asphalt over dirt. “Some of the fans would be just covered in dirt,” laughs the owner.
