Cruise-In remembers late founder with a comeback event featuring 1,600 cars

Visitors to the Ravenna Cruise-In saw cars ranging in ages, makes and models. Annie Zwisler/The Portager

Cruise-In remembers late founder with a comeback event featuring 1,600 cars

- Annie Zwisler

Cars revved and crowds cheered Wednesday night as the historic East Main Street in Ravenna kicked off the annual CelebratePortage! Cruise-In. Over 1,600 cars were present for the event, after last year’s cancellation because of the pandemic. 

Months after the event was canceled, Gary Krause, owner of Mongoose Motors and who has helped organize the event for many years, died of Covid-19. This year’s Cruise-In acted as a memorial for Krause, and many patrons were eager to show their support for him and his family.

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