Cruise, BBQ & Brew

Join us for a full day of fun beginning with laps on the track at Thompson Speedway, a 90-minute motorcycle and car cruise around the beautiful Northeast corner, followed by a delicious BBQ lunch and entertainment at the Thompson Raceway Restaurant & Banquet Hall. This event, organized by the Cruisin' for Cancer Care committee, draws hundreds of motorcyclists and classic car enthusiasts each year, many of whom ride in honor of a cancer survivor or memory of a loved one. To date, Cruisin' for Cancer Care has contributed over $265,000 to the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of DKH.

Schedule of Events
10:00 a.m. | Registration
Registration for both motorcycles and cars

11:00 a.m. | Memorial Laps 
Laps around the race track and, if you wish, make it a tribute to a loved one by including their name in a memorial tribute pennant. (MOTORCYCLISTS: Helmets are required to ride on the track!)

12:00 p.m. | Depart for Cruise
Enjoy a 90-minute motorcycle and car cruise around the beautiful Northeast Corner. 

1:30 p.m. | Arrive back at Thompson Speedway
Enjoy a delicious BBQ Lunch and live entertainment.

Click here to see the Facility & Cruise Route Map

Registration - Opens May 1, 2026

$35 per person includes:

• Laps around Thompson Speedway’s 1.7 Mile Road Course
• 90-minute motorcycle and car cruise around the beautiful Northeast corner
• Donation to NECT Cancer Fund
• One BBQ Meal at the Thompson Raceway Restaurant & Banquet Hall
• One Drink Ticket at the Thompson Raceway Restaurant & Banquet Hall

Sponsorship Opportunities - Open Now! 

There are several sponsorship levels to choose from:

Presenting Sponsor | $2,500

• Inclusion in all media, radio/newspaper advertising, live radio spot, website, and promotional material related to the event
• Inclusion on event banner and signage
• Six (6) event tickets

Platinum Cruiser | $1,500

• Special recognition on radio & in newspaper ads
• Inclusion on event banner and signage
• Four (4) event tickets

Gold Cruiser | $1,000

• Mention on radio & in newspaper ads
• Inclusion on event banner and signage
• Two (2) event tickets

Silver Cruiser | $500

• Inclusion on event banner and signage
• Two (2) event tickets

Bronze Cruiser | $250

• Inclusion on event banner and signage

For more information, please contact the DKH Foundation Office at (860) 928-7141. 

Thank you to everyone who participated in and/or contributed to our 2025 event!

Click here to view the results and photos from our 2025 event>