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 Black Dog Bar & Grille! This event is organized by the Cruisin' for Cancer Care committee and draws hundreds of motorcyclists and classic car enthusiasts each year, many of whom ride in honor of a cancer survivor or in memory of a loved one. To date Cruisin' for Cancer Care has contributed over $180,000 to the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of DKH.

Click here for a map of the Cruise Route

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 at the Black Dog Bar and Grille
Enjoy a delicious BBQ Lunch and live entertainment.

Registration

$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 Black Dog Bar & Grille
• One Drink Ticket at the Black Dog Bar & Grille

To register for this event online, complete form at bottom of page.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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

To sponsor this event online, complete form below. To sponsor by mail, print our Sponsorship Form and mail to DKH Foundation Office, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260.

Thank you to all of our supporters and donors who contributed to the total amount raised at our Cruise, BBQ, and Brew event in 2022 which was over $23,000! We could not have done it without you. Click here for an article about our 2022 event.

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