Despite lower numbers, annual car show makes a difference

Taking advantage of a sunny day, classic cars, trucks and tractors took over part of the Putnam County Fairgrounds Saturday for the 10th annual Children’s Miracle Network Car, Truck and Bike Show. As enthusiasts and spectators alike arrive to the show, Walmart Distribution Manager Jeremy Lafferty welcomes Scott Eaton of Greencastle driving his souped-up 1955 Chevrolet 210.

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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.”

Ultimately, Cole Nanny of Avon earned Best in Show, as well as a People’s Choice award, with his 1965 Chevrolet C-10.

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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.

Larry Parker of Greencastle looks the part of the hard-working farmer while sitting on the bed of his 1946 Chevrolet One-Ton, which was recognized as a Best Survivor.

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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