Walk of Fame
Modesto Historic Graffiti Cruise Route Walk of Fame 2019 Inductees Celebration -
June 5, 2019 6:30 pm - 10th St Plaza Modesto
The spirit of “American Graffiti” endures today on 10th & 11th Streets in Downtown Modesto on the Historic Cruise Route, where the people of the true cruising route inspired George Lucas’ film. People across America and all over the world are invited to have a rockin’ good time as the “Walk of Fame” Class of ’19 is unveiled on the Modesto Historic Graffiti Cruise Route on Wednesday, June 5th, on 10th Street between J and K Streets in conjunction with the Mid Valley Chevy Club’s Park ‘n Shine that hosts approximately 300 classic cars and hot rods out at 5 pm.
The Modesto Historic Graffiti Cruise Route Walk of Fame sidewalk markers celebrate the Legends of the Cruise that made it all happen. They are the cruisers, the racers, the musicians, the students, the DJs and the dreamers that brought Modestocana to life then and now.
Six local legends will be added to the Legends of the Cruise Walk of Fame:
Steve Pedego
Dub Kyle
Bill Terpstra
Bob Piccinini
Jerry Sauls
Road Rebels Car Club
Interviews will be available on the 5th.
Founding Legends of the Cruise from 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018: George Lucas, Leroy Applequist, Bart Bartoni, Chuck Billington, Candy Clark, Pete Hischier, Bo Hopkins, Paul Le Mat, Terry McGrath, Gene Winfield, Century Toppers Car Club, Bennie Furtado, Gerry Ramirez, Wendell Reed, Dennis Wilson, Charlie Reynolds, Don Monaco, Judy Felix Walk, Glen Wild, Dwight Trammel, Frank Burnett, The Faros, John Sanders, “Big Jon” Enberg, Worth Weldon, Bobby & Bell Gaines, the Modesto Throttlers, Ecurie Awol Racing Club, Don Wood, Allen Grant, Paul Corgiat, Roy Farriester and Jack McCoy.
Kick off Graffiti Summer- enjoy the Walk of Fame and know that you are walking on the legendary Historic Graffiti Cruise Route of 10th and 11th Streets in Modesto that inspired the film American Graffiti and brought the nostalgia of the 50s and 60s to the world. Fantastic music will be provided by Third Party. Host of the evening is ModestoView’s Chris Murphy.
The Legends of the Cruise “Walk of Fame” markers were created by Chris Murphy and were fabricated and donated by ModestoView, Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group, and Flying Turtle Concrete.
Want more Modesto Historic Cruise Route information, or have a few cool pictures you want to share? Visit http://www.modestocruiseroute.com and http://www.graffitisummer.com . Please visit our video gallery for Cruise Legend stories.
Contact Chris Murphy (209) 534-1704, Jennifer Mullen (209) 526-5588 or Middagh
Goodwin (209) 279-3600 for event information and interview opportunities.
Legends of the Cruise: Year Inducted |
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2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
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George Lucas |
Candy Clark Bo Hopkins Paul LeMat Gene Winfield Leroy Applequist Bart Bartoni Chuck Billington Pete Hischier Terry McGrath |
The Century Toppers Wendell Reed Dennis Wilson Benny Furtado Gerry Ramirez Charlie Reynolds |
Faros Don Monaco Judy Felix Walk Frank Burnett Dwight Trammell Glen Wild |
Modesto Throttlers Big Jon Enberg Bobby Gaines John Sanders Rick Walker Worth Weldon |
Ecurie Awol Racing Club Paul Corgiat Allen Grant Jack McCoy Roy Farriester Don Wood |