MONTVILLE, CT – Ever had the desire to own a fire engine? A 34-year-old fire engine with fewer than 39,000 miles on its odometer is being offered in an online auction by the Town of Montville. The 1991 KME Spartan Engine is described as being “perfect for a construction business, …
Read More »Fidelco Cancels Car Show Due to Kennel Cough
BLOOMFIELD, CT – The Octoberfest Fall Festival, Open House and Car Show planned for this Saturday (Oct. 4) by the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation has been canceled due to kennel cough. In a social media post on Wednesday afternoon, Fidelco explained, “Some of our dogs-in-training are being treated for kennel …
Read More »Eviction Has Freccia Brothers Garage Seeking Funds For New Home
GREENWICH, CT – Facing immediate eviction, Freccia Brothers Garage at 246 W. Putnam Ave. has launched a GoFundMe page hoping to raise sufficient money to find a new location and keep the 103-year business operating. As of Saturday morning, more than $12,000 has been raised with the goal being $250,000. …
Read More »Gallery: Boothe Memorial Park & Museum Antique Car Show – May 18, 2025
STRATFORD, CT – A voluminous turnout today for the annual Boothe Memorial Park & Museum Antique Car Show. The show ground was packed with models from more than 10 decades and from countries near and far. There were automobiles from the early days of motoring, muscle cars, hot rods and …
Read More »Gallery: Norbrook Farm Brewery Cruise Night – May 1, 2025
COLEBROOK, CT – There was a large turnout at Norbrook Farm Brewery on Thursday night for the season-opening weekly cruise night. The result was a long line to buy craft beer and a bit of a wait for food to arrive but the pleasant, sunny evening and the quality of …
Read More »Avon Man Arrested For Drawing Swastika On A Tesla
AVON, CT – A 40-year-old Avon man has been arrested by the local police department for drawing a swastika on a Tesla automobile in late March. Steve Lowell Weinberger of 75 Avonwood Road has been charged with second degree criminal mischief and second degree breach of peace. In a press …
Read More »Car Show Calendar Expands But Plainville Fly-In Won’t Be Back
Hardly a day passes without a show or two being added to RIDE-CT’s 2025 Car Show Calendar. The total across the state is now in the vicinity of 150 between the start of April and the end of October. It’s becoming a chore to count them all. May 18 is …
Read More »Connecticut Classic Chevy Club’s Show Comes To An End
HAMDEN, CT – After a three-decade run, the annual Memorial Day Weekend Classic Car Show staged by the Connecticut Classic Chevy club won’t be held this year. Citing “many reasons, several of which were beyond our control,” the club announced Saturday the decision to discontinue the show. The notice was …
Read More »Lime Rock Park Adds Go-Karts, Puts Racing Fans Behind The Wheel
LAKEVILLE, CT – Lime Rock Park continues to find new ways to expand its facilities and put existing ones to greater use. New for 2025 is “Kart the Park,” a hands-on driving experience that will enable adults and kids (ages 8 through 12) to operate go-karts on racetrack’s half-mile autocross …
Read More »Connecticut Pizza Lovers Get New Limited-Edition Vanity Plate
WETHERSFIELD, CT – There will only be 500 slices, er, plates sold, so pizza-loving car owners in Connecticut may want to rush to obtain a new vanity license plate that declares their allegiance to “The Pizza State.” The special interest plate went on sale today. There’s no choice of pizza …
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