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Empty Pockets Trunk or Treat Car Show:
The Empty Pockets Cruisers Car Club hosted its annual Trunk or Treat Car Show on Saturday at the Hilliard Presbyterian Church in Hilliard, Ohio. Each year, this event stands out as one of the premier Trunk or Treat shows in the area—and this year was no exception. Warm sunshine and above-average October temperatures helped draw a large crowd of participants and spectators, all in high Halloween spirits. The final registration count reached an impressive 115 vehicles.
All proceeds from the show benefited the Ronald McDonald House of Columbus. The big door prize this year—a flat-screen TV—was won by Shannon Williams. The 50/50 raffle winner took home $178.
At the end of the show, award plaques were presented to the Top 40 vehicles, along with special category awards for Best Kids Costume, Best Adult Costume, Best Decoration, Sponsor’s Choice, DJ’s Choice, Empty Pockets Choice, and Hilliard Presbyterian Church Choice. A Best Motorcycle award was also planned, but no motorcycles registered this year.
Special Category Winners
Best Kids Costume: This cute little girl
Best Adult Costume: Jim and Carmen Pinks
Best Decorated Vehicle: 1988 Chevy Monte Carlo – Madilynn Imes
DJ’s Choice: 2024 Chevy (Evil Pumpkin) Corvette Stingray – Fast Eddie
Hilliard Presbyterian Church Choice: 1965 Ford Mustang – Larry Shredl
Sponsor’s Choice: 1926 Dodge Rat Rod – Sean Catalogna
The combination of classic cars, community spirit, and Halloween fun made this year’s Trunk or Treat another one to remember. Here are just a few examples of the festive displays that make this event so special each year.
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Der Dutchman Cruise-In:
The forecast said sunshine and low 80s for Thursday afternoon, but we ended up with sprinkles, gusty winds, and low 70s. Typical Ohio, right? 😅 Even with the weather doing its own thing, the Der Dutchman Cruise-In still pulled in 209 cars, with 11 of those being first-timers. Not bad at all considering the conditions!
Not only did the Buick Dynaflow-equipped car qualify as the most unique vehicle of the evening, but a group of attendees also showed up sporting some equally unique hats. It made for a great mix of automotive history and lighthearted fun—just the kind of atmosphere that keeps these gatherings memorable.
Here are a few more cars from Thursday evening's botched forecast cruise-in.
Friday Night NAPA Cruise-In:
It was a perfect evening for a cruise-in. More than 30 cars turned out for the Friday Night NAPA Cruise-In in Hilliard, Ohio, making the most of the beautiful weather. A nice mix of classics, muscle cars, and European models filled the lot, giving everyone something to check out. The laid-back atmosphere, good conversations, and cool cars made for a great way to kick off the weekend.
Pharisburg UMC Car Show and Cuisine:
With the help of “Big Dawg” and the C-Town Cruisers, the Pharisburg United Methodist Church in Marysville, Ohio, hosted its annual Car Show and Cuisine on Friday evening.
The night had all the right ingredients—good food, classic tunes, and a strong turnout of 54 beautiful rides filling the church grounds. Attendees enjoyed not only the cars but also the chance to gather with friends, enjoy a meal, and listen to vintage favorites that set the perfect backdrop.
Awards were handed out across several categories, including five church awards, a slate of Specialty awards, and the coveted Best of Cruise. This year, that top honor went to Dan Varner and his unrestored 1968 Pontiac GTO, a true survivor that drew plenty of attention throughout the evening.
To capture the atmosphere, Car Show Talk photographer, Jeff Shankle, documented the event, walking the rows of classics and snapping shots of the cars that made this year’s show one to remember.
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NAPA Trunk or Treat Cruise-In:
Friday was a wonderful evening for a Trunk-or-Treat Cruise-in at the NAPA Auto Parts Store in Hilliard, Ohio.
There were more than 20 cars in attendance. Plenty of kids, costumes, and candy provided an enjoyable autumn evening.
American Legion Southway Post #144 Trunk-N-Treat:
Shaun "Big Dawg" Sanders and the C-Town Cruisers were back at the American Legion Southway Post #144 on Sunday hosting the annual Trunk-N-Treat Car, Bike & Truck Show.
The show featured a costume contest for the adults, kids, and pets, a hayride, plenty of candy, and lots of beautiful rides and good friends.
With crisp temperatures and lots of sunshine, the C-Town Cruisers registered 66 vehicles.
The Vienna Door Company sponsored this year's awards. There were trophies for the "Favorite 50" along with trophies for Best Kid, Adult and Pet Costume, Best Dressed Vehicle, Kids Favorite, Vienna Door Company's Favorite, DJ's Favorite, and Best of Show.
For some unexplained reason, a Jeff Tolley-1 and a Jeff Tolley-2 appear this time of year. It kind of reminds me of a Big Foot sighting.
Here are the Best Costume winners:
The Best Dressed Vehicle Award went to Kenny G and Sue and their "Goolish" 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat.
The Kids' Favorite was the 1971 Chevy Nova belonging to the Head Mechanic (Sandy).
The Vienna Door Company selected Vic & Vickie Cunningham's 1965 Plymouth Barracuda as its "Favorite". The color might have influenced the pick.
The DJ's Favorite, Shaun's pick, was the 2017 Harley Davidson Street Glide of Randy Armentrout.
The Best of Show Award went to Mark Enyart and his 1962 Chevy Impala SS.
Here are the rest of the vehicles that participated in the show:
The C-Town Cruisers have two more shows this year. This Saturday (November 2nd) they will be at The Point on Main. This is a change of date. The show was originally scheduled for November 3rd but moved to November 2nd. The final show will be their annual Veterans Day Car Show on November 11th at the American Legion Southway Post #144.
Crossroads Car, Truck, & Bike Shows at Earthworks Cafe and Mound City Little League Benefit:
1957 Ford Fairlane Convertible - Owner: Gary Gabriel
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Last week's News and Notes didn't have much content thanks to the weather. This week, thanks to the weather, has a TON of content so buckle up.
Grace Chapel Wednesday Night Cruise-In:
Bryan Mauger stopped by this week's Grace Chapel Wednesday Night Cruise-in. Bryan estimated there were about 30 cars in attendance.
Bryan's 1970 Chevy Monte Carlo was joined by another first-generation Monte Carlo. The owner purchased it brand new in 1972. It still has the original paint, interior, and 80,000-plus original miles.
Here are some more cars from the cruise-in:
The last Wednesday night cruise-in of the season will be October 23rd weather permitting. The Church will host a Fall Party and Car Cruise-in on Sunday, October 27th.
Corvettes Convene:
Ricart Chevrolet in Dublin, Ohio hosted its second annual Corvettes Convene on Thursday.
My Corvette was still in the shop for a transmission issue at the time so I couldn't participate with my car but I stopped by for about an hour.
There were two food trucks, a DJ, and around 50 Corvettes in attendance while I was there.
The weather couldn't have been more perfect for this Corvette owners' meet and lot party.
Der Dutchman Cruise-In Banquet:
The Der Dutchman Restaurant in Plain City, Ohio held its season-ending cruise-in banquet on Thursday.
This year 173 people signed up to attend the banquet.
As usual, Wayne Nisly presided over the banquet and presented some interesting stats about this season's cruise-in.
There was only one rainout this year compared to six in 2023. There were three other evenings where the threat of rain did affect attendance. Wayne did say there were a few evenings most of us would call hot but he classified them as warm.
This year 375 first-timers attended the cruise-in.
A total of 5809 cars participated in the cruise-in 2024. That's the largest number ever.
The cruise-in averaged 305 cars per evening.
Wayne's database currently has 1059 names in it. This equates to people who have attended the cruise-in at least once in the last four years.
At the end of the banquet, Wayne and the restaurant presented everyone with a special gift as a token of their appreciation for supporting another great season. One table had a gift for the Ford fans the other table had a gift for the Chevy fans.
The first cruise-in for 2025 will be May 1st. Wayne would like to set an attendance record to start the season so mark that date on your calendars now.
Friday Night NAPA Cruise-In:
Between 30 and 35 cars stop by the NAPA Auto Parts store in Hilliard, Ohio for a beautiful Friday evening meet-up.
One plus for getting dark earlier these days is that everyone can show off their car lights.
Auto Smart Cruise & Ride at Massey's Pizza:
Dan "Boots" Longenette and the Auto Smarts Cruise & Ride team were in Grove City, Ohio on Saturday hosting a car show at Massey's Pizza.
This was the 10th year Boots and Auto Smarts have been the host of this show.
The total number of registered vehicles on Saturday was 89.
Here are some of the Special Award winners:
BEST CHEVELLE 1967 Chevy Chevelle SS - Owner: Russ AnnisBEST TRUCK 1950 Chevy 3660 Pickup - Owner: Dale PearceBEST INTERIOR 1972 Chevy C-10 Stepside - Owner: Doug GlassburnBEST FORD 1946 Ford Coupe - Owner: Joe BlankenshipBEST MUSTANG 2013 Ford Mustang - Owner: Brandon TaylorMOST UNIQUE 1948 Jeepster - Owner: Dick LuckhauptBEST NOVA 1974 Chevy Nova - Owner: Jim GrahamBEST CAMARO 1969 Chevy Camaro Z/28 - Owner: Mark YoungsBEST MODERN MUSCLE 2011 Corvette Mike Mason BEST PRO STREET 1991 Chevy Camaro - Owner: Grady MaynardBOOTS' PICK 1954 Hudson Hornet - Owner: Gus O'DayBEST PAINT 1973 Corvette - Owner: Scott SouthworthBEST ENGINE 1955 Chevy Bel Air - Owner: Mark ReynoldsBEST STREET ROD 1932 Ford Roadster - Owner: MacBEST AMC 1973 Gremlin X - Owner: Gabriel RivesFUTURE CLASSIC 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing - Owner: K. Hawksworth
Award of Excellence (Previous Auto Smarts Best of Show winners):
1970 Ford Torino GT - Owner: Chris Kraner1937 Wild Rod - Owner: Dave Bratton1967 Corvette Convertible - Owner: Craig Grunkemeyer1968 Chevy Chevelle - Owner: Andrew Van Ert1971 Chevy Blazer - Owner: Ric Queen1962 Chevy Impala SS - Owner: Mark Enyart1987 Buick Grand National - Owner: John Evans1968 Dodge Charger - Owner: Dr. Ron Rogers
The Auto Smarts Super Pick went to Jim Loftus and his 1957 Chevy Bel Air.
The Best of Show was John Picken's 1931 Ford Roadster.
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This week's News and Notes covers events from Alexandria to Sunbury, Ohio. It includes a show that's just a little different than most.
Der Dutchman Cruise-In:
283 cars made it out to the Der Dutchman Cruise-In in Plain City, Ohio this past Thursday.
The car that caught my attention this week was this 1931 Buick 96 Opera Coupe belonging to Tom and Dana Kromer.
Here are some of the other beautiful rides from the cruise-in:
Honda Motorsports Bike & Car Night/NAPA Pop-Up Cruise:
Two car meet-ups took place on Friday evening. One at Honda Motorsport in Marysville, Ohio, and the other at the NAPA Auto Parts store in Hilliard, Ohio.
This month Honda Motorsports had about 20 motorcycles show up and only seven cars. Food was still free from the Triple P Barbeque Co. food truck and so was the opportunity to have your motorcycle dyno'd.
There were more than six times the number of cars at the NAPA Pop-up Cruise. Attendance surpassed 45 cars during the evening.
There weren't any kids riding bikes in between the cars at this meet-up.
Heels & Wheels Car Show: (WARNING SOME ADULT CONTENT)
The Vanity Gentlemen's Club in Columbus, Ohio hosted its 10th Annual Heels & Wheels Car Show on Saturday.
Registration was $15 and included a door prize ticket. I will say Heels & Wheels had the best door prizes of any show I've attended this season.
One of the door prizes was a golf bag! You don't see too many of those given away at car shows.
The show ended up registering 78 cars. There were awards not only for the cars and bikes but also for the ladies.
Voted on by the crowd, the ladies competed for Best Breasts, Best Butt, Best Legs, and Hottie of the Show.
The ladies selected the cars to receive awards. The awards included Best Back Seat, Best Topless Ride, Best Rear End, Best Babe Magnet -- you get the picture. Not your typical Best GM, Best Ford, or Best Truck awards. There was also a Best of Show for the cars/trucks and a Best of Show for the motorcycles.
Food and refreshments could be purchased from the food stand set up outside the club. I'm told the hot dogs were especially good. Of course, adult beverages could be purchased inside the club.
The ladies were available to pose for photos with your car during the show. Tipping the ladies was strongly encouraged.
Here are the crowds' choices for Best Breasts, Best Butt, Best Legs, and Hottie of the Show:
BEST BUTT - SunnyBEST LEGS - RainBEST BREASTS - KitanaHOTTIE OF THE SHOW - Stella
The Star of the Show Award went to Jasmine for her help judging the vehicles and being the MC for the awards presentation.
BEST FAT BOTTOM (Widest Tire) 2011 Harley Electra GlideTALLEST BARS 2002 Harley FXSTBI Night TrainSEXIEST BIKE 1986 Harley Heritage SoftailLADIES CHOICE 2008 Harley Ultra Classic
BEST OF SHOW - CARS/TRUCKS:
Kevin Foust's 1941 Dodge WC 40 Military Weapons Truck.
BEST OF SHOW - BIKES:
Bruce Hoover's 2010 Harley Electra Glide.
Crossroads Saturday and Sunday Shows:
Frank Russell and the Crossroads Events team hosted two car shows this past weekend. On Saturday they were in Newark, Ohio hosting the monthly show at the Earthworks Cafe at Newark Station.
The Veteran Owned Vehicle Award went to Mike Holcombe and his 1970 Chevy Nova "Gezr Cab".
The 1932 Ford B of Jeff Cole received the Best of Show Honors.
On Sunday, the Crossroads team traveled from Newark to Dublin, Ohio to host the Air Force One/Custom Air Skilled Trades Cruise-In.
There were 56 vehicles in attendance. Anyone who registered a vehicle received a goody bag and a free t-shirt from Air Force One/Custom Air. They also received a $5.00 discount on food and refreshments at JD's Farmhouse Cafe & Creamery food truck.
The Nationwide Children's/Sunny 95 Cool Treat Truck was also at the show passing out free cold treats.
At the end of the show, the Crossroads Team presented 31 awards. Four of those 31 awards were custom-made trophies from Air Force One for Best Car, Best Truck, Best Bike, and Best of Show.
Heny Ours received the Veteran Owned Vehicle Award with his 1949 Ford Panel Delivery Truck.
The Best Car Award went to Jim McGruder's 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray.
The 1953 Chevy 3100 pickup belonging to Dean Maisenbacher was selected as Best Truck.
Allen Parker's 2019 Harley Davidson FLFBS Fat Boy received The Best Bike Award.
Best of Show honors went to Chris Kraner and his 1970 Ford Torino GT.
1970 Chevy Camaro (All Original) - Owner: Bill Dennis
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The weather forecast mid-week called for a 90% chance of rain with the possibility of severe storms on Saturday. It was enough to make two events originally scheduled for Saturday move to Sunday. But once again the weather forecasters got it wrong. There was little to no rain throughout much of Central Ohio and there weren't any severe storms. However, many cruisers expecting wet conditions stayed home on Saturday including myself.
Der Dutchman Cruise-In:
What a difference a week makes. With the temperature back in the low 80s and humidity about half of what it was the week before, attendance at the cruise-in shot up to 332 cars.
Just a reminder there is NO "official" cruise-in this week because of the July 4th Holiday. Wayne Nisly sent out the following email:
Honda Marysville Motorsports Bike & Car Night Meet-Up:
The were about 20 cars and roughly the same number of bikes at the meet-up on Friday evening.
I took advantage of the free food from the Triple P Barbecue Co. food truck and ordered a BBQ bacon burger and tater tots. It was a pretty good burger and who doesn't like tater tots?
A few of the bike owners took the opportunity to have their bikes dyno'd. The one below made a max of 82 hp.
Prairie Township Fire Department Fish Fry & Friday Cruise-In:
The Prairie Township Fire Department Hosted its annual Fish Fry and Cruise-in on Friday evening.
The cruise-in registered 118 cars this year. There were 40 "Favorite" Awards plus 10 Specialty Trophies.
Arch Mayer's 1997 Ford Cobra received a "Favorite 40" Award.
The Fire Chief's Choice was the 1957 Chevy Bel Air belonging to Jim Loftus.
Best of Show honors went to Dave Bratton and his 1937 Ford Wild Rod.
Conkey Classic Car Show:
Originally scheduled for May 11, the Conkey Classic Car Show was rescheduled for Sunday, June 30, because of the weather.
The show took place at Weaver Park at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard, Ohio. It honors the memory of Lou, Judy, and Dave Conkey who passed away from COVID-19 in 2020. Proceeds from the show go to the Conkey Memorial Foundation which assists persons with medical conditions and challenges.
Registration was $10 and included a chance to win one of the door prizes. There was also raffle prizes along with a 50/50 drawing. Multiple vendors had booths set up along the back fence of Weaver Park.
A total of 121 cars, trucks, and bikes were registered so it turned out to be a smart move to change the date to June 30. The weather was almost perfect for this time of year.
There were 15 "Specialty" car Awards and a Best of Show. There were also award plaques for the sponsors and awards for those who had participated in consecutive Conkey Classic shows. The kids also received awards for their Hula Hoop skills.
Here are the "Specialty" Award winners:
FARTHEST TRAVELED (135 miles from Akron) 1976 Chevy Laguena S-3 - Owner: Jeff LoudinPEOPLE'S CHOICE 1985 Nissan 300 ZX - Owner: John ArmentanoKID'S CHOICE 2009 Jeep Liberty - Owner: Eric GrandstormBEST JEEP 2011 Jeep Wrangler - Owner: Robin BlakeFAMILY FAVORITE 1963 Studebaker Hawk - Owners: Gary & Gregg AllwineCARZ & CAUSEZ AWARD 1953 Chevy 3100 - Owners: Dean & Luann MaisenbacherLOU CONKEY EARLY BIRD & COFFEE CONNECTIONS AWARDS 1956 Buick Super - Owner: Shannon WilliamsBEST TRUCK 1948 Chevy Pickup - Owner: Steve AndrixBEST DAILY DRIVER 1968 Pontiac Firebird - Owners: Dale & Betsy RiceDJ'S CHOICE 1981 Pontiac Trans Am - Owner: Matt RichBEST MOTORCYCLE 2017 Harley Davidson Road King - Owner: Robert BretzOLDEST VEHICLE 1927 Ford T-Coupe - Owner: Tim Harbert
The Best Display Award went to Jeff Ward's 2002 Chevy S10 "Low Rider"
The Mojo Car Club received the Club Participation Award.
Mark and Patty Enyart's 1962 Chevy Impala SS was selected Best of Show.
Final Thoughts: Weaver Park at the Franklin County Fairgrounds is not the ideal venue for a car show in my opinion. The grass area is rough with multiple potholes and tree roots above ground. A show participant tripped in one of the holes on Sunday and fell. The individual had to be transported to the hospital by EMS with the likelihood of a broken arm. The rest of the car show season is probably ruined for this person. With many of us cruisers up there in age, the last thing needed is a surface with a high potential to cause a fall. The organizers of the Conkey Show or any show for that matter should consider moving away from Weaver Park as a location for a car show. I have done my last show at the park. The risk of a fall is not worth it.
2004 Ford Mustang GT Convertible - Owner: Tony Oliver
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Der Dutchman Cruise-In:
Attendance this past Thursday was 323.
Each week I've been highlighting a unique/unusual vehicle that shows up at the cruise-in. This week there are multiple unique and unusual vehicles to mention.
The first is the one-of-kind motorcycle of John Gochnauer built in 1961 and raced at Charlotte Speedway. The bike has a 750 cc Cushman engine and reached a top speed of 130 mph.
Next, we have something that resembles a golf cart. But in reality, it's Ford's Think Neighbor an all-electric, zero-emissions vehicle designed for use on golf courses, corporate campuses, and vacation resorts.
Introduced in 2002, the Think Neighbor has a top speed of 25 mph and can go approximately 30 miles on a single charge.
The next unique/unusual vehicle on the list is the Shadetree Choppers' Volkswagon Beetle. The car was part of Motor Trend's Hot Rot Power Tower and made the drive from Hebron over to Plain City just to attend the cruise-in.
The final entry in this week's unique/unusual category was not so much the car, but the sign on the side of the car.
The Cobras will be in town this week for the London Cobra Show. Expect to see a lot of Cobras at the cruise-in on Thursday.
Danbury Senior Living Classic & Exotic Car Lunchtime Cruise-In:
Danbury Senior Living on Snouffer Rd in Columbus, Ohio hosted a lunchtime cruise-in on Friday.
There were about fifteen cars in attendance. Anyone who brought a car received a goody bag plus was served lunch which included ribs. Yum!
Danbury has plans to do this again next year on a bigger scale.
2nd Friday NAPA Cruise-In:
Between 25 and 30 cars turned out for the 2nd Friday Cruise-in in front of the NAPA Auto Parts store in Hilliard, Ohio.
The evening got a little rowdy when two young boys decided to ride their bikes in and around the cars. The boys refused to stop and got belligerent with the car owners. Things escalated to the point that the Hilliard Police were called.
Folks have invested lots of money into their cars and a paint job these days is not cheap so you can't fault the car owners for being upset with these boys. They displayed an unbelievable level of disrespect for the car owners.
Despite the incident with the boys, it was a nice evening for a cruise-in. Here are some of the cars that stopped by.
Columbus Cars & Coffee at Polaris Fashion Mall:
The corporate version of Columbus, Cars, & Coffee held its third meet of the season at Polaris Fashion Place in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday. The nice weather attracted not only a large group of cars but also a big crowd of spectators.
Quite a few vendors were at this meet. They included Backroom Coffee, Shake Shake, Esoteric Fine Auto Finishing, DiLusso Realestate, iDrive Exotic Car Rental, Midwest Auto Group, and The Garage Door Guy. Shake Shack was there handing out free cups of frozen custard.
The two most interesting vehicles were the Austin-equipped rocket car and the Tesla Cybertruck. This was my first up-close look at a Cybertruck and it's a lot bigger in person than photos convey.
My Caddy was parked in excellent company with a Porsche on one side and a Ferrari on the other.
Here's a short montage of cars and bikes from Saturday's Cars & Coffee event.
London Church of the Nazarene Car & Motorcycle Show:
The London Church of the Nazarene hosted a car and motorcycle show on Saturday at the Madison County Fairgrounds in London, Ohio.
There was no registration fee but donations were accepted. All proceeds from the show went to benefit the "Christmas in Action" organization.
62 cars registered for Saturday's show. Trophy categories included Pastor's Choice, Kid's Choice, People's Choice, Best Motorcycle, Oldest Vehicle, Best Truck, Best Import, Top GM, Top Ford, Top Mopar, Top Rat Rod, and Best of Show.
Only one motorcycle registered so no surprise it received the Best Motorcycle Award.
Best of Show honors went to Kevin Foust and his 1941 Dodge WC 40 Military Weapons Carrier.
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The weather seems to be in this rain-every-other-day pattern with the last two Saturdays being rain days.
The Conkey Classic Car Show got ahead of the game and on Friday postponed its show to June 30th.
Der Dutchman had about 12 cars on Thursday thanks to the rain. I heard everyone who showed up got a free hot dog.
Creative Auto Group/Advanced Auto Parts Car Show:
The Creative Auto Group and the Advanced Auto Parts store in Marysville, Ohio held their third show of the season on Friday under clear skies. The show registered 25 cars and raised $180 for Marysville Food Pantry.
The Manager's Picks this month were Ron Griffith and his 1950 Ford F1 Pickup, Mark Larison with a 1965 Ford Cobra, Kenny and Sue G and their 2016 Challenger Hellcat, and yours truly with a 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.
Hilliard 2nd Friday NAPA Cruise-In:
The 2nd Friday of the month cruise-in at the NAPA store in Hilliard, Ohio was also blessed with clear skies and no rain. Estimates have attendance at around 45 - 50 cars on Friday evening.
Here are some of the cars that attended the cruise-in:
Columbus Cars & Coffee at Starbucks:
With a limited schedule on Sunday because of Mother's Day, and no rain in the forecast, I decided to stop by Columbus Cars and Coffee at Starbucks in Westerville, Ohio.
I would guess between 40 and 45 cars stopped by during the 90 minutes I was there.
I had a nice conversation with Chuck Putsch owner of the blue 1961 Morgan 4/4 Series III you see at a lot of shows and cruise-ins. Chuck and his Morgan Club are gearing up for the British Car Days at Quaker Steak and Lube next weekend.
Here are a few more cars from the morning Cars and Coffee:
Other Area Shows:
Two shows that went on despite the rain showers on Saturday morning were the Spring Fling All Corvette Show at Quaker Steak & Lube in Columbus, Ohio. The second show was the Carroll Lions downtown car show in Carroll, Ohio.
This was the second year in a row the Spring Fling had to deal with rain. The show registered 115 cars on Saturday. Our good friend, Marc Cropper, braved the wet conditions and received a Top Five award for his 1991 Corvette.
After the morning showers passed, the downtown Carroll Lions Show registered 57 cars.
Members of the Old Goats Car Club, Dave Hiles, Chad Herrick, and Doug Mullens went home with Top 25 awards.
The Best of Show award went to David Ray's 1937 Studebaker Dictator 6.
That's all I have for this week. A big thanks to Jeff Shankle, Arch Mayer, Dale Pearce, Chad Herrick, Lynn Raduege, Marc Cropper, and John Crutcher for their contributions to this week's report.
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For those who may not know, George Burton passed away on September 6th. You may recognize him by his yellow Chevy SSR. He participated in lots of car shows around the area. George will be missed.
Der Dutchman Cruise-In:
The Der Dutchman Cruise-In was back in the 300s on Thursday evening. Attendance hit 330 cars to be exact.
On Saturday morning, attendance at the Coffee and Donuts Cruise-In broke the 100 mark.
Wayne in the barn loft counting cars
When you allow yourself one cream-filled Long John donut per year, man do they taste extra good!
While the Coffee and Donuts cruise-in was going on, the C10 Club Ohio was having breakfast in the restaurant before embarking on its historic bridge cruise.
I managed to catch some of the C10s before they left the restaurant. Looked like they had a pretty good turnout for the cruise.
NAPA Friday Night Cruise-In:
Thanks to great weather, the Cruise-In at the NAPA store in Hilliard, Ohio had 60-plus cars roll through Friday evening.
The cars in attendance were a nice mix of classics, modern muscle, and imports.
I can't think of too many better ways to spend a Friday evening than hanging out with your car buddies.
Farrow's Hot Rods & Handlebars:
It was a wild scene Saturday evening at Farrow Harley-Davidson in Sunbury, Ohio. The Harley-Davidson dealership hosted its second Hot Rods and Handlebars event this season.
The band Phoenix Rising entertained the crowd with classic rock during the evening.
Food and refreshments were available from four food trucks located to the left of the stage. Plus there was a beer garden for adult beverages.
I can't give an exact number of cars and motorcycles that were in attendance since the window placards were not numbered. My best guess on the cars was somewhere around 130 to 150. All I can say about the number of motorcycles is there was a boatload of them.
If you wanted your motorcycle judged, there was a specified area you needed to park and register it. As for the cars, I have no idea how they judged them. The show officially started at 4 PM and all judging had to be completed by 5:30 PM. I spoke with someone who was at the show and he saw three people he assumed were judges doing a pretty fast walk by each car.
If your car was selected as a finalist for an award, this placard was placed on the windshield.
There were four awards for the motorcycles, 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, and Best of Show. There were a total of 10 awards for the cars. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for classic cars, modern cars (2000 and up), and Rabid's Choice plus a Best of Show
The Motorcycle Division winners:
3RD PLACE 2015 Harley Street Glide - Owner: Kibler2ND PLACE 1974 Harley Super Glide - Owner: Martin Huedepohl1ST PLACE 2011 Harley Road King - Owner: Antoine DavisBEST OF SHOW 1967 Harley Electric Glide - Owner: Rufus Smith
The Car Division Winners:
3RD PLACE RABID'S PICK 1965 Chevy C-10 - Owner: Ron Kinder2ND PLACE RABID'S PICK 1971 Chevy K5 Blazer - Owner: Mike Lowe1ST PLACE RABID'S PICK 1932 Ford - Owner: Ed Parker3RD PLACE MODERN 2023 Corvette - Owner: William Porter2ND PLACE MODERN 2015 Ford RTR Mustang - Owner: Rob West1ST PLACE MODERN 2019 Ford Shelby GT 350R - Owner: Tim McNelis3RD PLACE CLASSICS 1963 Corvette - Owner: J. Profio2ND PLACE CLASSICS 1968 Chevy Camaro - Owner: Scott Mayo1ST PLACE CLASSICS 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner - Owner: Jason McKendrickBEST OF SHOW 1937 Ford Roadster - Owner: John Fink
Motts Military "Driving for Daisy" Car Show:
Dan "Boots" Longenette and the Auto Smarts Radio Team were in Groveport, Ohio on Saturday hosting the annual car show at Motts Military Museum.
The show had over 100 cars in attendance.
Dale Pearce's 1950 Chevy 3100 pickup received the Manager's Pick.
Honor Flight's Pick went to Frank Deering and his 2000 Corvette.
Best of Show went to the 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi owned by Jim Bickel.
First Church of God Fish Fry and Car Show:
The First Church of God in Circleville, Ohio hosted its annual Fish Fry and Car Show on Saturday. From what I understand, the fish sandwiches are pretty darn tasty.
This year the show registered 68 cars. There were 29 trophies presented at the end of the show. These included Top 20, Pastor's Choice, Roger Fortner Memorial, Six Top Class (Chevy, Ford, Dodge, etc.), and Best of Show.
Here are the Top three award winners:
Roger Fortner Memorial - 1967 Chevy Camaro - Owner: Leonard Cross or Croft
Pastor's Choice - 2016 Ford Mustang GT 350 - Owner: William Thomaschek
Best of Show - 1950 Chevy Pickup - Owner: Charlie Benson
Here are some of the cars from the show:
Speak for the Unspoken Car Show:
The Mustang Club of Ohio hosted its second Speak for the Unspoken Car Show on Sunday. The show took place in Hilliard, Ohio.
Proceeds from the show went to Speak for the Unspoken which is a foster-based rescue group for dogs with special needs.
Once the roads dried from some early morning showers, the show registered around 160 vehicles.
One of the vehicles that was registered was the 1985 Chevy Astro Van named Blastro. Built with a supercharged big block Chevy engine rated at 2000 HP, the owner claims it to be the fastest van in the world.
At around 2 PM, everyone in attendance got a chance to hear what a 2000 HP supercharged Chevy big block sounds like.
The Mustang Club of Ohio presented trophies to the "Top 40" along with 14 "Special" awards, a Runner-Up Best of Show, and a Best of Show.
Here are the "Special" award winners:
BEST BIKE 1942 Harley-Davidson WLC - Owner: Valentin MikichicBEST INTERIOR 1964 Plymouth Belvedere Wagon - Owner: James ElsmoreBEST MOPAR 1965 Plymouth Barracuda - Owner: Rebecca KerewskyFIRST RESPONDER 1966 Ford Fairlane GTA - Owner: Greg BarcusBEST TRUCK 1953 Chevy 3100 Pickup - Owner: Dean MaisenbacherBEST FOREIGN/IMPORT 1993 Nissan Grand Turismo - Owner: Wende MBEST MUSTANG 1970 Ford Mustang - Owner: Don ChambersBEST DISPLAY 2008 VW Beetle - Owner: Tom LawrencePUPPY'S PICK 1969 Chevy Camaro - Owner: Dave ChaseBEST FORD 1955 F-100 Pickup - Owner: Mike JohnsonMOST ORGINAL 1969 Pontiac GTO - Owner: John LintonBEST CHEVY 1955 Bel Air/Nomad - Owner: Michael MarzleyBEST PAINT 1967 Corvette - Owner: Craig Grunkemeyer2023 Jeep Todler Car - Owner: Charlie Bates
Runner-Up Best of Show went to Dan Gifford with a 1972 Oldsmobile 442 convertible.
Pete Lieb's 1962 Chevy Bel Air 409 received the Best of Show award.
Millersport Lions Club Car, Truck, & Bike Show:
The Millersport, Ohio Lions Club with the help of the Crossroads Events crew hosted a car, truck, and bike show on Sunday.
This show's "Spotlight" winner was Rick and Danielle Grogan and their 1936 Plymouth Coupe Hot Rod.
Nick Bradley's 1966 Dodge Coronet which was owned by his father and sat in a barn for 23 years received the Larry Bickers Daily Driver award.
The Best in Show winner was Jeff Wickham with his 1971 Chevy Monte Carlo SS.
Other Area Shows:
Coughlin Chevrolet in Pataskala, Ohio held its 16th Annual Car Show on Saturday. The show had 312+ cars in attendance. Lots of Corvettes. The show included free registration, free t-shirts, and a free lunch of hot dogs and chips. Coughlin presented awards to the Top 100 cars. There was no best-of-show award.
The Mid Ohio Cruisers Car Club hosted its September car show at the Burger King in Marysville, Ohio on Saturday evening. There were around 50 cars in attendance. Our friend, Kenny G., picked up a "Favorite 15" award for his 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat.
Despite some early morning rain, the Toy Barn in Dublin, Ohio had another packed house of cars and spectators for its fall car show on Sunday morning.
That's it for this week's News and Notes.
A big thanks to the following people for sending photos and info about this past week's events:
Jeff Shankle
Dave Bratton
Dale Pearce
Craig Grunkemeyer
Frank Russel
Kenny G.
Tim Davidheiser
I hope everyone has a good week! Stay safe. Look for a new list of Central Ohio car events and a News and Notes report next Monday.
1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible - Owners: Mike & Lisa Simpson
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NEWS AND NOTES
Der Dutchman Cruise-In:
Last weekend was the annual London Cobra Show held between London and Dublin, Ohio. About 40 of the Cobras in for the show attended the Der Dutchman Cruise-In on Thursday. Total attendance reached 245 cars.
Remembering the Classics at Verena at Hilliard:
The Verena Senior Living Community in Hilliard, Ohio hosted a Remembering the Classics event on Thursday evening.
The theme of the event was a celebration of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. A small "classic" car show and Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Marilyn Monroe musical tribute impersonators were part of the celebration.
The residents of Verena were given the opportunity to vote for their favorite car. Trophies were presented to the three cars with the most votes.
Jeff Tolley's 1959 Chevy Biscayne received the third-place trophy. Tom Obert's 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang finished in second place.
Dale Pearce and his 1950 Chevy 3100 pickup received the most votes. The walker displayed right next to his truck gave Dale a huge advantage over the other cars. 😎
Everyone who participated in the car show was treated to a prime rib or chicken dinner compliments of the Verena.
London Strawberry Festival Car & Motorcycle Show:
Downtown London, Ohio was the scene of the annual Strawberry Festival Car & Motorcycle Show on Friday Evening.
The show registered about 40 cars.
One of my pet peeves is window cards with just a number to identify the car. Spectators and car show reporters like me find it beneficial to know the owner, year, make, and model of the vehicle. Especially when it comes to time to present awards.
Here's the Best of Show winner.
PTFD's Fish Fry & Friday Cruise-In:
It was one owner night at the Prairie Township Fire Department Fish Fry and Cruise-In on Friday evening in Columbus, Ohio.
The show registered 50 cars. There were 50 awards including the Fire Chief's Choice and Best of Show.
The Fire Chief's Choice Award went to Bud Norris and his all-original, one-owner 1965 Ford Mustang
Best of Show went to the one-owner 1967 Chevy Chevelle SS of Russ Annis.
Earth Angel Foundation Super Cruise-In:
The Earth Angel Foundation held its 36th annual Super Cruise-In at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds in Lancaster, Ohio on Saturday.
The event registered over 225 cars. There were a total of 84 awards (80 + four special) presented at the end of the show.
The "Special" awards went to Bob Randolph with his 1970 Dodge Challenger (Kids' Choice). John Nuckles' 1940 Ford Woody received one of the two Goodguys awards. The other went to a T-Bucket from Indiana. Best of Show honors named after the late president of the Foundation, Neil Redd, went to the 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi of Jim Bickel.
Here are some of the cars and scenes from this year's Super Cruise-In:
Pinecrest Car Show, Cruise-In:
On Saturday, the Reformation Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio was the site of the 3rd Annual Pinecrest Car Show, Cruise-In. The show was sponsored by the Pinecrest Civic Association and the C-Town Cruisers.
The awards included "Top 30", Pastor's Choice (aka Best of Show), and Club Participation.
Congratulations to The Old Goats Car Club for its third club participation award this season.
The Pastor's Choice or Best of Show went to Bill and Susie Albert and their 1963 Chevy Impala 409.
American Legion Canteen Post 144 Car Show:
Big Dawg and the C-Town Cruisers hosted their first of four car shows this season at the American Legion Canteen Post 144 on South High Street in Columbus, Ohio on Sunday.
Unfortunately, some rain showers passing through the area just about the time registration opened kept some cars home in the garage. The show registered 33 cars.
Best of Show honors went to Steve Shaeffer with a 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible.
The next show the C-Town Cruisers will host at the American Legion Post on South High Street will be the Labor Day Car Show on September 4th.
Other Area Shows:
The Buckeye Region Plymouth Owners Club hosted its 20th Annual All Mopar Car Show at the Plaza Inn Family Restaurant in Mount Victory, Ohio Saturday morning. Thirty-four cars turned out for the event. In lieu of trophies, everyone who registered a vehicle was treated to a free buffet luncheon at the restaurant.
Walmart, Empty Pockets, and Nationwide Children's Hospital hosted a car show on Saturday afternoon at the Westpointe Plaza Walmart. Sponsored by Walmart and Nationwide Children's Hospital with help from the Empty Pockets Car Club, the show registered around 50 cars. All proceeds went to the Children's Miracle Network. Awards were presented to the "Top 40" Cars along with three "Special Awards". Here are the Special Award winners:
NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S TOP PICK 1956 Buick Super Owner: Shannon WilliamsWALMART'S TOP PICK 2021 Dodge Charger Owner: YenBEST OF SHOW 1934 Plymouth 4dr Owner: Don Davis
The Marysville Mustang Club hosted its Summer Event Saturday at C&N Motor Cars in Marysville, Ohio. About 75 cars attended the afternoon car meet.
Anthony Musick's 2017 Dodge Challenger finished in 1st Place for 2001 to 2023 Modern Cars at the Permco Grand Prix at Mid Ohio Sports Car Course.
I especially want to thank everyone who contributed to this week's report. This includes Dave Bratton, Jeff Shankle, Anthony Musick, Dale Pearce, Arch Mayer, Russ Annis, Phil Monroe, and Frank Sanborn.
My wife had a bad fall at Star Lanes at Polaris Friday afternoon and broke her left shoulder. I'll be playing Nursemaid for a while.
