Packard Proving Grounds 95th Birthday Celebration

Packard Proving Grounds 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, United States

On June 14th, 1928, the Packard Proving Grounds opened with a new World's Closed Course Absolute Speed Record of 148.17 set by race car driver Leon Duray (a record unbroken for 26 years).

Head on out to the Packard Proving Grounds in Shelby Township, MI (49965 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township, MI, 48317) on Wednesday, June 14th, for a cruise-in car show (gates open at 5 PM for classic cars to line the boulevard), cake and ice cream in the Repair Garage, site tours and more! The event is from 6 - 8 PM.

For more information, please visit: https://packardprovinggrounds.org/event/95th-birthday-celebration

Please RSVP to hello@packardprovinggrounds.org.  

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Packard Proving Grounds 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, United States

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