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NEWS AND NOTES
Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts Car Show:
The Creative Auto Group and Advance Auto Parts in Marysville held their October car show on Friday, raising $65 for the Trinity Chapel Church food pantry.
This month’s trophy winners were:
- Rex Dillon – 1936 Dodge Sedan
- Mel D – 1967 Ford Mustang
- Rick Jones – 1952 Ford F2 Truck
The final show of the season will be held on Friday, November 7, which is the first Friday of November (instead of the usual second Friday).
BGMC Car Show:
The New Beginnings Assembly of God Church on Williams Road in Columbus, Ohio, hosted its 8th Annual BGMC Car Show on Saturday.
BGMC, which stands for Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge, supports missionaries around the world by providing essential resources. All proceeds from the event went toward BGMC. In addition to vehicle registration, the show also featured a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle.
This year’s event drew 59 registered vehicles. Trophies were awarded to the Top 40, along with special honors for Best Truck, Pastor’s Choice, Best Motorcycle, BGMC Choice, 3rd Place, 2nd Place, and Best of Show.
No motorcycles were registered this year, so the Special Award Winners were:
- Best Truck: 1965 Chevy C-10 Stepside Pickup — Mike & Sandy Willis
- Pastor’s Choice: 1957 Chevy Bel Air — David Elliott
- BGMC Choice: 1973 Plymouth Duster — Dave & Jackie Hiles
- 3rd Place: 1959 Morris Minor — Pete Fleming
- 2nd Place: 1966 Pontiac GTO — Steve Schaeffer
- Best of Show: 1931 Pontiac — Chip Jackson
Congratulations to all the winners and participants on another successful show supporting a great cause.
Performance Charity Car Show and Hebron Nazarene Car & Truck Show:
Thanks in part to the beautiful weather Saturday, two of the biggest events of the day were the Performance Charity Car Show in downtown Delaware, Ohio, and the Hebron Nazarene Church Car & Truck Show in Hebron, Ohio.
Had the City of Delaware not imposed a 500-car limit, the Performance Charity Show would have easily exceeded that number. Attendance at the Hebron Nazarene event was smaller but still impressive, drawing 162 vehicles for a great afternoon of cars, community, and fellowship.
Some of the Performance Charity Car Show winners included Bryan Mauger, who earned a Top 100 award with his 1970 Chevy Monte Carlo.
Chris Kraner’s 1970 Ford Torino GT took home Best in Show – Ford, while Doug Glassburn’s 1972 Chevy C-10 Stepside was named Best in Show – Truck.
Another Top 100 award went to Rusty Blades and his numbers-matching 1963 split-window Corvette. This was Rusty’s first Central Ohio car event with the Corvette.
The overall Best of Show winner was Charlie Taylor from Van Wert, Ohio with a 1972 Plymouth Duster.
Thanks to Bryan Mauger and Doug Glassburn, you can check out this video slideshow featuring some of the incredible rides from the Performance Charity Show.
And also thanks to Bubba Hettinger, we’ve got a gallery of photos capturing the beautiful cars and trucks that turned out for the Hebron Nazarene Show.
The Best of Show winner at the Hebron Nazarene Car and Truck Show was Melody Thomas and her 1963 split-window Corvette.
Cartober Fest 2025:
The Lancaster Car Scene (LCS), in partnership with Trident Auto Spa, wrapped up its season on Sunday with Cartober Fest 2025 at Braden GMC Cadillac in Carroll, Ohio.
The show drew 95 registered vehicles, with each entry receiving a door prize ticket. A 50/50 raffle added to the excitement, paying out $225 to the lucky winner. Attendees enjoyed food and refreshments from The Gourmet Street Food Truck, while several craft vendors showcased their creations throughout the day.
Awards included Top 50 trophies along with “Specialty” awards for Best Muscle, Best Jeep, Best Display, Best Rat Rod, Best Truck, Best Bike, Best Import, and Best in Show.
The Club Participation Award went to the Street Kingz with the most members in attendance.
Some of the Top 50 winners included:
- Andrew Van Ert - 1968 Chevy Chevelle
- Dave O'Brien - 1982 Chevy C-10 pickup
- Jeff Tolley - 1965 Chevy C-10 pickup
- Tim Hooten - 1973 Chevy Nova SS
- Dave & Jackie Hiles - 1962 Dodge D100 pickup
- Phil Spangler - 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
- Doug Mullen - 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS
- Bart Triplett - 2018 Ram 1500 pickup
- John Pickens - 1931 Ford Roadster
- Kim Hawksworth - 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
Here are the "Specialty" Award winners:
- Best Jeep: 2020 Jeep Gladiator - Glenn Dury
- Best Display: 1974 Plymouth Satellite - Duane Green
- Best Motorcycle: 2021 Harley Davidson Tri Glide - Lisa Amspaugh
- Best Truck: 1967 GMC C-10 Pickup - Jeremy
- Best Muscle: 1995 Ford Mustang - Tim Williams
- Best Import: 1997 Nissan 180 SX - Nick Forrest
- Best Rat Rod: 1965 Chevy C-30 pickup - Shawn Freels
- Best in Show: 1937 Wild Rod Ford - Dave Bratton
Sunday’s Cartober Fest was one of those rare shows where everyone in your close circle of friends went home with an award — the kind of event you remember for a long time.
Chuck’s Car Tunes Wooden Nickel Cruise-In:
Sunday’s Wooden Nickel Cruise-In at the Heart of Ohio Antique Center in Springfield wrapped up the season in true Chuck’s Car Tunes fashion — great weather, great cars, and great music. The event drew around 130 vehicles, filling the lot with everything from classic cruisers and muscle cars to modern performance machines.
For those not familiar with the Wooden Nickel tradition, here’s how it works: at any show or cruise-in where Chuck’s Car Tunes is the DJ, participants can purchase a wooden nickel for one dollar. The money collected from the sale of those nickels is set aside all season long, then raffled off in cash prize increments at the year-ending Wooden Nickel Cruise-In. It’s a fun, creative way to keep the excitement going all summer and reward the loyal crowd that supports Chuck’s events.
Jeff Shankle was on hand to capture the day, sharing a fantastic collection of photos that showcase the wide variety of rides on display.
Auto Show @ Walmart:
The final show of the season at the Walmart in London, Ohio, on Saturday kicked off the Trunk or Treat–themed events for the next few weeks.
Tom and Betty Lawrence shared photos from the show, where their 2008 Volkswagen Beetle earned both a Top 20 and Best Decorated award.
That's a wrap for this week’s News and Notes. The next few weeks will see the Trunk or Treat events popping up across Central Ohio, marking the close of the 2025 car show season. There are still plenty of opportunities left to get your car out before winter sets in, so keep an eye on the calendar and stock up on the Halloween candy.
Contributors this week include Bubba Hettinger, Bryan Mauger, Doug Glassburn, Jeff Shankle, Tom Lawrence, Kevin Foust, Liz Martin, and Lynn Raduege. A big thank you to each of them for their contributions!
Stay safe, stay cool, and keep those wheels rolling!