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Driving away with Best In Show, and $1,000 in prize money, was David Crundwell with his 1931 Chrysler Coupe.
Fan favorite, a 1962 Chevrolet 10 owned by Kenneth Belt, earned the Contestant’s Choice Award and can be bought at the Bayshore Dodge Ram Dealership.
Jill Burtehaell of Onalaska received recognition for Who Drove the Furthest – 230 miles. If you want a luxury car of your own, check out this Lexus for lease so you can get out there on the streets in no time.
Mayor Choice went to Mike Dartez with his 1963 Ford Falcon Ranchero.
A 1957 Ford Thunderbird, owned by David Kunze, was awarded Sheriff’s Choice.
Fire Chief’s Choice was given to Billy Zimmerman for his 1953 Buick Riviera.
Gary Nunley’s 1966 Chevrolet earned the Police Chief’s Choice.
Best Ford Motor Company Entry was at 1965 Ford 10 owned by Brandon Glass.
Best General Motors Entry was a 1966 Chevy C-10 owned by Wes Waller.
Best Mopar Entry was awarded to Randy Qualls for his 2003 Dodge Viper.
Club Participation Award went to the Huntsville Cruisers with fifteen entries in this year’s show.
Most Unusual Award was awarded to Patti and Wesley Freise for their ASV “Little Pete.”
Best Engine went to Jon McAlexander for his Chevrolet C-10 Prostreet.
Best Paint was earned by Karen and Scott Dieball for their 1963 Chrevrolet Corvette.
Best Interior was awarded to Carroll “Cal” Estes for his 1932 Ford Truck.
2019 Class winners include the following:
–Class 1: Original Car – pre-1950
First Place – John Jones, 1924 Cadillac Victoria
Secord Place – Don Montgomery, 1930 Ford Model A
–Class 2: Original Car – 1950-59
First Place – David Kunze, 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Second Place – Carol and R.D. Quinn, 1951 Studebaker
–Class 3: Original Car – 1960-69
First Place – Debbie Wadlington, 1968 Chevy Chevelle
Second Place – David Wright, 1969 Lincoln Mark III
–Class 4: Original Car – 1970-79
First Place – Bill Clark, 1970 Chevelle
Second Place – Mallorie Sims, 1970 Chevelle SS
–Class 5: Original Car – 1980-89
First Place – James Fulcher, 1984 Cadillac Eldorado
–Class 6: Original Car – 2000-present
First Place – Randy Qualls, 2003 Dodge Viper
Second Place – Carroll Wooten, 2002 Ford Thunderbird
–Class 7: Custom/Modified Car – Pre-1959
First Place – Jim Bates, 1928 Ford Sedan
Second Place – Billy Zimmerman, Buick Riviera
–Class 8: Custom/Modified Car – 1960-69
First Place – Cathy and Gary Wright, 1962 Chevy Impala SS
Second Place – Thomas Longley, 1969 Chevy Nova
–Class 9: Custom/Modified Car – 1970-1989
First Place – Bill McClung, 1972 Chevy Chevelle
Second Place – Mark Hull, 1978 Chevy El Camino
–Class 10: Custom/Modified Car – 1990-present
No entries
–Class 11: Original Truck – Pre-1950
First Place – Chuck Siems, 1939 Plymouth
–Class 12: Original Truck – 1950-1964
First Place – Kenneth Belt, 1962 Chevy 10
Second Place – Kenneth Belt, 1950 Chevy 3100
–Class 13: Original Truck – 1965-1979
First Place – J.G. Small, 1969 Ford F-100
–Class 14: Original Truck – 1980-1994
First Place – Shawn Gray, 1986 Chevy C20
Second Place – Wade Cothran, 1983 Chevy C20
–Class 15: Original Truck – 1995-present
No entries.
–Class 16: Custom/Modified Truck – Pre-1964
First Place – Bill May, 1958 Chevy Apache
–Class 17: Custom/Modified Truck – 1965-1979
First Place – Wes Waller, 1966 Chevy C10
Second Place – Gary Nunley, 1966 Chevy C10
–Class 18: Custom/Modified Truck – 1980-1994
First Place – Alyce Harden, Chevy K10
Second Place – Bill Tomlinson, 1981 Chevy C10
–Class 19: Custom/Modified Truck – 1995-present
First Place – David Sanderson, 2008 Jeep Wrangler
–Class 20: Tri-five Chevrolet – 1955-1957 Original
First Place – Rocky Reed, 1957 Chevy Bel Air
–Class 21: Tri-five Chevrolet – 1955-1957 Original
First Place – Pat and Frank Phillips, 1957 Chevy
Second Place – Mike Kirsch, 1955 Chevy
–Class 22: Corvette – 1953-1982
First Place – Karen and Scott Dieball, 1963 Chevy Corvette
Second Place – Gary Sims, 1966 Chevy Corvette
–Class 23: Corvette – 1984-present
First Place – Richard Carson, 2016 Chevy Corvette
Second Place – Larry Travis, 2004 Chevy Corvette
–Class 24: Pony Cars – 1964-1986 Original
First Place – Jerry Shoemaker, 1970 Mustang Mach 1
Second Place – Laurence Turner, 1968 Chevy Camaro
–Class 25: Pony Cars – 1987-Present Original
First Place – Jerry Shoemaker, 2015 Roush Mustang Stage 3
Second Place – Ronnie Smith, 2003 Mustang Mach 1
–Class 26: Pony Cars – 1964-1986 Modified
First Place – Fred Beagles, Jr.; 1967 Chevy Camaro
Second Place – Jerry Shoemaker, 1966 Ford Mustang
–Class 27: Pony Cars – 1987-present Modified
First Place – Cameron Cockerell, 2007 Shelby GT500 Mustang
Second Place – Kaleb Shoemaker, 2001 SVT Cobra Mustang
–Class 28: Street Rod – Truck
First Place – Carroll “Cal” Estes, 1929 Ford Model A Truck
Second Place – Carla and Chester Pogue, 1937 Ford Panel Delivery
–Class 29: Street Rod – Car
First Place – David Crundwell, 1931 Chrysler Coupe
Second Place – Bill Ideker, 1940 Ford Coupe
–Class 30: Street Rod – Open top T-buckets & roadsters
First Place – Patti and Wesley Freise, 1929 Ford Roadstar Pickup
Second Place – Andy Bonner, 1927 Ford T-Bucket
–Class 31: Motorcycle – American Stock
First Place – Scott Randant, 2018 Harley Street Glide
Second Place – Joyce Watson, 2011 Harley Sportster
–Class 32: Motorcycle – American Custom
First Place – Richard Cain, 2018 Harley Road Glide Special
Second Place – Brent Taylor, 2007 Victory Vegas Jackpot
–Class 33: Motorcycle – Metric
First Place – Jacob Hogge, 1998 Honda UT 1100 American Classic
–Class 34: Motorcycle – Antique
First Place – Lester “Fatty” Williams, 1995 Harley Road King
Second Place – Eddie Praytor, 1999 Harley Road King
–Class 35: Competition/race car
First Place – Joe Choate, 1965 Chevy Nova
–Class 36: Import
First Place – Steve Sandlin, 1990 Ferrari Mondial
Second Place – Roger Freeman, 1985 Toyota Celica GT
–Class 37: Most Unique
First Place – Patti and Wesley Freise, 2017 ASV “Little Pete”
Second Place – Bob Reeder, 1951 King Midget
–Class 38: Ratrods
First Place – Adam Cochran, 1937 Chevy Truck
Second Place – Gary Zackery, 1968 Dodge
