Mega Cruise rolls on at the airport
PENN TWP — An overcast gray sky and the threat of rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of car enthusiasts at 21st annual Mega Cruise at the Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport on Saturday.
The gates opened for spectators at 2 p.m., but cars, motorcycles and trucks began rolling onto airport runways early in the morning, according to Kevin Shoemaker, vice president and fundraising chairman of the Penn Township Volunteer Fire Department, which stages the annual event.
“It’s more of a community event, and we do make some money, which goes to training, equipment repair and new equipment,” Shoemaker said. “This year, I’m expecting over 1,200 vehicles, and we expect to have 2,500 to 3,000 spectators.”
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