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2018 Graffiti Summer
By ModestoView
There is so much to experience in Modesto USA when we celebrate the years made famous by American Graffiti. There are so many experiences unique to Modesto, like the A&W Friday Elvis Karaoke, the American Graffiti Festival Car Show and Cruise Parade, the Legends of the Cruise Walk of Fame and even a special showing of American Graffiti and a Grease Sing-a-long. Read More
The BigView – Where were you in ’62?
By Chris Murphy
Cars, Dating, Cruising and Music.
This was living. For Modesto USA, this is one of the most fun parts of our history. No video games, limited TV, a single radio station and a desire to hang out and downtown Modesto was the place to be. Read More
GreetingView: Happy Graffiti Summer
By Chris Murphy
Greetings Friends, First things first. Happy Anniversary to my amazing wife Becky as we celebrate 33 years! USA is really something special during Graffiti Summer. The sounds of the street rods, the Music in the Plaza, Read More
Legend of the Cruise-Allen Grant
By Chris Murphy
Downey High School 1958
There are some people that are larger than life. Modesto’s connection to the movie American Graffiti has certainly made that case. Read More
Legend of the Cruise-Paul Corgiat
By Steve Corgiat
Paul Corgiat is a lifelong resident of Modesto. Growing up on the family orchard he attended St. Stanislaus School and graduated from Modesto High School class of 1958. Read More
Legend of the Cruise-Ecurie Awol
By Chris Murphy
People need to know our fantastic story. In 2012, we created and established the Modesto Legends of the Cruise Walk of Fame. This was important in many ways. First, when talking to George Lucas, he refers to himself as a storyteller. Read More
Legend of the Cruise-Jack McCoy
By Dennis Wilson
In 1950 Jack McCoy’s family moved to a ranch in Ceres, CA and opened a tire shop on 9th Street in Modesto. Jack plowed a loop around the corrals and barn to race horses and later bicycles. Read More
Legend of the Cruise-Roy Farriester
By Pete Hischier, Chris Murphy & Farriester family
There is a part of Roy Farriester in most Modesto street rods. For decades, Farriester Auto Wreckers was the hangout. The car guys and clubs used to pick and pull the parts to rebuild their cars. Read More
FREE Kids Coloring Book
By Pete Hischier, Chris Murphy & Farriester family
Let’s get the next generation in on the American Graffiti fun! Click here to get our free 10 page fun coloring book for your future cruiser. It is fun and will keep them occupied for a while too.
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