Despite lower numbers, annual car show makes a difference
With participants and admirers alike enjoying a sunny day and classic rides, the annual Children’s Miracle Network Car, Truck and Bike Show celebrated its 10th year of making a difference for kids in need Saturday at the Putnam County Fairgrounds.
Larry Hall of Walmart Distribution stated in an email to the Banner Graphic that numbers were down this year due in great part to the recent chip-and-seal project undertaken on U.S. 231. However, he recognized those who did make it out to the show.
“These great people who come every year have a lot of time, money and emotion wrapped up in their vehicles to take a chance of damaging them,” Hall wrote. “Overall, it was a really good show with some great weather.”
Though the totals have not been finalized as of Hall’s email Monday afternoon, at least 65 vehicles made it out to the fairgrounds, and organizers posit that approximately $7,000 was raised, all of which goes to Riley Hospital for Children.
“Riley treats nearly 300,000 kids each year, and it is amazing to hear all the great things that happen there,” Hall concluded.
Check out more photos from the show here.
Results:
Tractors
Best Survivor: 1956 Oliver, owned by Justin Vaughn
Best Displayed Tractor: 1950 Ferguson, owned by Michael Miller
Best Restored Tractor: 1960 Farmall, owned by Dale Bruner
Bikes
Best Bagger: 2016 Street Glide, owned by Jeff Sawyer
Best Sport Bike: 2005 Big Dog, owned by Gary Galbraith
Best Cruiser and Best Bike: 2007 trike honoring police officers, owned by Scott Davis
Cars/trucks
Best Import: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, owned by Brand Selvia
Best Late Model: 2015 Ford Mustang GT, owned by Gary Ackmann
Best Open Class: 2015 Jeep Wrangler, owned by Brandon Forbush
Best Survivor: 1946 Chevrolet One-Ton, owned by Larry Parker
Best Ford: 1973 Ford Grand Torino Sport, owned by Tim Jenkins
Best GM: 1952 Chevrolet hardtop, owned by Doug Lawson
Best Mopar: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda, owned by Terry Hill
Special awards
Best Club Participation: Bent Rods of Cloverdale
Rick Fulford Memorial Award: 1949 Chevrolet pickup, owned by Robert Thomas
General Manager’s Choice: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, owned by Terry Custis
People’s Choice - Bike: 2007 trike honoring police officers, owned by Scott Davis
Best in Show and People’s Choice - Car/Truck: 1965 Chevrolet C-10, owned by Cole Nanny