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NEWS AND NOTES
Flavor 91 Bistro Car Show Saturdays:
On Saturday, Shaun “Big Dawg” Sanders and the C-Town Cruisers kicked off their car show season at Flavor 91 Bistro in Whitehall, Ohio.
Although attendance was a bit lower than expected due to the weather, spirits remained high. A light rain shower passed through midway, but it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the participants and spectators.
Awards were presented to the Top 30 vehicles, along with Best of Show honors.
The Best of Show Award went to Shawn Freels and his 1942 Chevy Special Deluxe.
The C-Town Cruisers will host three more shows at the Flavor 91 Bistro this season. Check out the Save the Dates for 2025 page for the dates of those shows.
Auto Show at Walmart:
Doreen Baker and her crew kicked off the season with their first show Saturday at the Walmart in London, Ohio.
They had a solid turnout with 35 cars showing up.
Tom and Betty Lawrence won the People’s Choice Award with their 2008 Volkswagen convertible.
The Best GM Award went to Dale Pearce's 1967 Corvette Stingray.
The Best of Show award went to the 1951 Chevy Bel Air belonging to Tom Corbin.
Gears for Growth Car Show:
NCS Digital, part of the Newark City School System, hosted a fundraising car show on Saturday in Newark, Ohio. The school offers digital education, providing live teaching through the Zoom application.
The event registered between 40 and 50 cars.
Scott Shepherd’s 1957 Chevy Bel Air wagon was awarded Best of Show.
Dick Ater Memorial Jaguar Jubilee Car Show
Springfield, Ohio — The Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center hosted the Dick Ater Memorial Jaguar Jubilee Car Show on Saturday, welcoming a strong turnout of automotive enthusiasts. The event featured over 90 registered vehicles, representing a wide range of makes, models, and styles.
Students from the CTC’s automotive programs played a major role in the event’s success. They not only judged the competition, gaining valuable real-world experience, but also handcrafted the awards given to the winners. Award categories included Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Ford, Best Chevy, Best Truck, Best Mopar, Best Imports, Student’s Choice, and Best of Show.
The car show honored the memory of Dick Ater, a long-time supporter of the CTC and the local automotive community.
Larry Bray's 1969 Super Bee received the Best Mopar Award.
The Best Chevy Award went to the 1957 Chevy Bel Air belonging to Jeff Hass.
Kevin Foust's 1941 Dodge WC40 Weapons Carrier received the Best Truck Award.
The Best of Show selection went to the 1936 Ford of Keith and Karen Young.
Toy Barn Spring 2025 Car Show:
The Toy Barn in Dublin, Ohio held its annual Spring Car Show on Sunday. Due to the impressive pre-registration of over 600 vehicles, both dealership lots were utilized to accommodate participants. DJs and food trucks were present in both lots to serve the large number of cars and spectators.
As always, there was a huge mix of rides, from classic muscle cars to sleek European exotics. The Toy Barn Car Shows are seriously becoming a must-see event in Central Ohio!
This slideshow showcases some of the vehicles that participated in the show:
Roseville Lions Club Car Show:
The Roseville Lions Club celebrated a record-breaking turnout at its annual car show on Sunday, held at the Community Bank branch in South Zanesville, Ohio. Car enthusiasts from across the area gathered to admire 104 registered vehicles, marking the largest attendance in the event’s history.
Among the standout entries, Dale Pearce’s beautifully restored 1967 Corvette Stingray captured one of the coveted Top 10 awards.
Steve and Nancy Kidwell’s classic 1955 Chevy Cameo Pickup earned the prestigious Lions Choice Award.
Other Area Shows:
- The American Legion Canteen Post #144 in Columbus, Ohio, had a great turnout on Sunday with 55 cars in attendance! Congratulations to the Best of Show winner — a stunning 1969 Ford Mustang.
- If you attended the Import Face-Off on Sunday, we’d love to hear your thoughts! Please feel free to share your experiences in the comments section.
That’s all for this week’s News and Notes. Special thanks to Dale Pearce, Jeff Tolley, Kevin Foust, Doreen Baker, Robert Hettinger, Tom and Betty Lawrence, and the Toy Barn for their invaluable help in preparing this report.
Until next week, stay safe out there.