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1950 Chevy Styleline Deluxe - Owner: Ed Norris

The Central Ohio car and bike show season is no longer heating up — it’s officially RED HOT! With 29 events scheduled on Saturday and 13 more on Sunday, enthusiasts have more choices this weekend than at any point so far this season.

Whether your preference is a traditional judged car show, a laid-back cruise-in, a Cars & Coffee gathering, a motorcycle event, or a charity fundraiser, there’s something happening in nearly every corner of Central Ohio. In fact, if you can’t find an event that interests you this weekend, you might want to seek professional help because the rest of us will be busy checking out cool cars, motorcycles, and catching up with friends. Enjoy the weekend and make the most of what promises to be one of the busiest weekends of the 2026 season!

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Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

It only took five weeks, but we finally had a Thursday evening with sunshine, summer-like temperatures, and completely dry fields for parking. The combination proved to be the perfect recipe for a turnout of 471 vehicles, including 32 first-timers, which established a new record for first-time participants at the cruise-in.

The restaurant also added a little extra fun to the evening. Free ice cream and hamburgers were awarded to the first person to arrive at the registration table wearing a Der Dutchman Cruise-In ball cap, a 2026 Der Dutchman Cruise-In t-shirt, or both. It was a simple promotion that generated plenty of interest among regular attendees.

The Volkswagen group, which postponed its gathering last week because of the wet field conditions, finally got its opportunity to meet this week. About nine Volkswagen-related vehicles turned out, adding another unique element to the evening’s lineup.

As always, the variety of vehicles on display was one of the evening’s highlights. From pristine classics and muscle cars to modern performance vehicles, hot rods, trucks, and imports, there was something to catch the eye of every automotive enthusiast. Then again, a few of the evening’s most eye-catching attractions didn’t have engines at all.

Combined with ideal weather and strong attendance, it was one of the most enjoyable Der Dutchman Cruise-Ins of the season so far. 😄

Photos courtesy of Jeff Shankle, Bryan Mauger, and yours truly.

Richwood Bank Coffee and Cars:

Richwood Bank in Delaware held its first Coffee and Cars cruise-in of the year on Saturday morning.

Despite rain showers moving through the area, approximately 20 vehicles turned out for the event. Participants were treated to complimentary lemonade freezes or a beverage from the bank’s in-house coffee bar.

With the threat of severe weather looming, organizers elected to wrap up the cruise-in about 30 minutes earlier than planned but not before raffling off a variety of door prizes. Giveaways included Amazon and Advance Auto gift cards, pizza coupons, a basket of car care products with a special item designed to make cleaning that prized vehicle just a little more enjoyable.

While the weather may have limited attendance, those who braved the forecast were rewarded with good company, refreshments, and the chance to spend a few hours talking cars before the storms arrived.

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1971 Chevy Nova SS - Owner: Melissa Siferd

Just after declaring winter officially over, Mother Nature had other ideas—bringing it back for one more week. So much for Spring in Ohio.

Despite the chilly reminder, the season is ramping up in a big way. This week marks the return of several weekly staples, including the ever-popular Der Dutchman Cruise-In in Plain City and Full Throttle Thursdays in Obetz. A number of weekly Bike Nights are also firing back up, signaling that summer is right around the corner—whether the weather cooperates or not.

Saturday’s schedule is especially loaded, as many organizers shifted their events ahead of Mother’s Day on Sunday.

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Last week’s remarks about the Import Face-Off and next generation of car enthusiasts sparked some great feedback from readers. One of my goals with carshowtalk.com has always been to create a place where people can actually talk about—and appreciate—the Central Ohio car scene.

That said, one comment I saw stood out for all the wrong reasons. Someone mentioned they were tired of seeing newer cars and “common traffic,” and only wanted to see vehicles from the 1900s. Ugh!

Car culture isn’t meant to be exclusive. Whether it’s a classic muscle car, a modern performance build, or something you’d normally see on your daily commute—if someone is proud enough to bring it out and share it, it belongs. Variety is exactly what keeps the scene alive and well.

Horsepower Farms Cars 'n Condos:

Even with temperatures in the mid-30s on Saturday morning, the second Horsepower Farms Car ’n Condos event of the season still drew another strong turnout.

By 9 AM, donuts and coffee were ready to greet the crowd—always a nice touch on a cold morning.

For me, the highlights were the lineup of Morgan Motor Company vehicles and the Rothman's Racing condo. Both stood out and gave the event a little extra character beyond just the cars themselves.

Here’s a look at some of the other cars that braved the chilly morning.

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1984 Chevy 1/2 Ton Pickup - Owner: Jim Downing

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Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

Attendance was back up Thursday evening at the restaurant’s weekly cruise-in, with 313 cars on display—25 of them making their first appearance.

Among the first-timers was Gene Flaugher, who rolled in behind the wheel of his stunning 1956 custom Pontiac Safari. His journey? A cool 76 miles one way from New Lebanon, Ohio—west of Dayton. When people are driving that far, you know this cruise-in’s reputation is shifting into high gear and reaching well beyond Central Ohio!

Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts Car Show:

Twenty cars rolled into Marysville, Ohio, on Friday evening for the August Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts monthly car show.

Door prize and 50/50 raffle sales brought in $70, which will go to support the Trinity Chapel Milford Center food pantry.

This month’s “Favorite” picks were:

  • Jerry Covert’s beautifully kept 1929 Ford Model A
  • Don Potter’s striking 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS
  • Justin Miller’s wild 1953 Willys M38 Jeep with a twin-turbo Texas Speed LSX motor.
  • Kim Hawksworth’s sleek Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0

The next Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts car show will be Friday, September 12, 2025, from 5–8 PM in Marysville.

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1959 Edsel Ranger - Owner: Marc Haserodt

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Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

The Der Dutchman Cruise-In in Plain City, Ohio, continues to impress, and this week was no exception. A total of 425 vehicles rolled into the lot, filling the summer evening with horsepower, chrome, and camaraderie.

There was even a touch of royalty to the evening’s festivities.

Each week brings something different, and this time, the spotlight was on a Mustang race car with an LS3 small block motor — a bold and unexpected powertrain swap that had enthusiasts gathering for a closer look.

The lot was filled with a stunning variety of hot rods, muscle cars, classics, and custom builds. Here are just a few more of the vehicles that made the scene:

American Legion Canteen Post #144 Independence Day Car Show:

Shaun “Big Dawg” Sanders and the C-Town Cruisers hosted their annual Independence Day Car Show on Friday at the American Legion Canteen Post #144 in Columbus, Ohio.

Despite the summer heat, 59 vehicles were registered for the show, with participants spreading out across the grounds in search of shade. The event featured door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and a festive Independence Day buffet. The buffet, held inside the American Legion Post, was donation-based and well-received by attendees.

As the show wrapped up, awards were handed out to the Top 40 vehicles, along with special honors for Most Patriotic and Best of Show.

Most Patriotic Award: Kevin Johna took home the honors with his beautifully airbrushed 2015 Chevy Camaro.

Best of Show: The coveted award went to Judy and Jack for their stunning 1957 Chevy Bel Air.

Finishing up, here are the rest of the cars that showed up, even with the heat cranked up.

Firecracker Car, Truck, and Bike Show:

The Champaign Cruisers hosted their 27th Annual 4th of July Firecracker Car, Truck, and Bike Show at Skelley Lumber Company in Urbana, Ohio.

This long-running show keeps bringing in cars from all over the region—southwestern and western Ohio, eastern Indiana, and, of course, Central Ohio. It’s always fun to see vehicles you don’t normally catch at local shows, including rare builds and unique restorations from outside the immediate area.

Participants and spectators enjoyed a wide variety of activities throughout the day, including door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, a driver’s pot, and a great selection of food trucks.

This year’s show saw an impressive turnout, with over 600 registered vehicles and a total of 733 in attendance—making it one of the largest, if not the largest, in the event’s history.

Jeff Shankle and Jim Sradega were kind enough to share their photos from the show—Jeff alone snapped over 800 photos! Here’s a video slideshow highlighting many of the awesome cars that turned out for the event.

The judges selected Steve Bechtel’s beautifully restored, all-steel 1941 Lincoln Zephyr as this year’s Best of Show. Notably, the all-steel body was a rare feature for cars built during that era, making this Lincoln Zephyr an exceptional and historically significant vehicle.

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Published on 4 Comments on Central Ohio Car Events News & Notes for November 1 – 11, 2024
1991 Chevy Camaro Z/28 - Owner: Jon Conde

This is the final News & Notes for the 2024 Central Ohio car show season. It covers events from the first two weekends of November.

November 1st - 3rd

Creative Auto Group/Advanced Auto Parts Car Show (November 1st):

The wheelbarrow fire pit made its annual appearance at the final Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts Car Show of the year.

With temperatures dropping into the upper 40s, the wheelbarrow was a welcome addition to the show.

16 cars were in attendance. Door prizes and a 50/50 raffle raised $110 for the Trinity Chapel Milford Center Food Pantry.

Normally three cars are picked to receive an award each month but for the last show, a Best of Show Award was added.

This month's picks were Rex Dillon and his 1936 Dodge Sedan, Tony Lorenz with a 1949 Ford Custom, and Nicholas Mathews with a 2016 Dodge Charger SRT.

REX DILLON
TONY LORENZ
NICHOLAS MATHEWS

The Best of Show Award went to Scott Harring's 1964 Chevy Impala SS.

The final awards presented on Friday evening went to Jimmy Carmean and Marty Ruiz for Cruisers of the Year. Both Jimmy and Marty made it to every show this year but one.

JIMMY CARMEAN
MARTY RUIZ

Mark your calendar. The monthly Creative Auto Group/Advanced Auto Parts Shows will resume again in March 2025.

Miller's Swap Meet & Car Show (November 2nd):

The Miller family hosted its fall Swap Meet and Car Show at Ross County Fairgrounds in Chillicothe, Ohio on Saturday, November 2nd.

The morning temperatures were on the "chilly" side, but by noon, they warmed up enough to make it almost a perfect day for a swap meet and car show.

The car show registered 206 cars beating last year's fall car show attendance by 35 cars.

The unique thing about the car show is the Top Awards and Best of Show are divided into two categories - cars 1987 and older and cars 1988 and newer. There were Top 20 plaques for each category (40 total), plus two Best of Show trophies along with 14 "Special" Award Trophies.

The "Special" Awards included:

  • Best GM
  • Best Ford
  • Best Mopar
  • Best Import
  • Best Race Car
  • Best Rat Rod
  • Promoter's Choice (x2)
  • Best Truck
  • Best Sedan/Wagon
  • Best Corvette '82 and Older
  • Best Corvette '84 and Newer
  • Best "Low-Rider"
  • Best Street Rod

The two vehicles chosen Best of Show not only receive a trophy to take home, but they also have their name engraved on the John Riley Trophy. John won the Best of Show trophy in 2021 and donated it back requesting that it be carried on year after year. The names only go on it from the fall show.

Here are the "Special" Trophy Winners:

BEST CORVETTE 1984 AND NEWER
C7 Corvette Z06 - Owner: David Edlin
BEST IMPORT
1968 Volkswagen Maxi Taxi - Owner: Darren Fina
BEST FORD
1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car - Owner: Bill Brown
BEST SEDAN/WAGON
1958 Chevy Panel - Owner: Rod Rice
BEST CORVETTE 1982 AND OLDER
1969 Corvette - Owner: Jim Hice
BEST RACECAR
1964 Ford Falcon Gasser - Owner: Steve Hatfield
BEST TRUCK
1953 Ford COE (Cab Over Engine) - Owner: Roger Campbell
BEST GM
1957 Chevy Bel Air - Owner: Jeff Hass
BEST LOW-RIDER
2002 Chevy S10 - Owner: Jeff Ward
BEST MOPAR
1969 Dodge Superbee - Owner: J.D. Knisley
BEST RAT ROD
1935 Ford Truck - Owner: Piece-N-Grease
BEST STREET ROD
1972 Chevy Nova - Owner: Jeff Britton
PROMOTER'S CHOICE
1955 Chevy Bel Air - Owner: Mark Timberlake
PROMOTER'S CHOICE
1930 Ford Coupe - Owner: Jay Schott

The Best of Show for 1987 and Older went to Kurt Finton and his 1937 Studebaker "Hellcat" pickup.

Danny McClellan's 2012 "Supercharged" Camaro SS was selected Best of Show for 1988 and Newer.

Here are some Central Ohio Top 20 winners :

K. Hawksworth
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
Mike Wilson
2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse
Bob Kirst
2016 Dodge Challenger
Frank Sanborn
2010 Dodge Challenger
Steve Kidwell & Nancy
1938 Chevy Business Coupe
Jeff Tolley
1959 Chevy Biscayne
Dr. Ron Rogers
1968 Dodge Charger
Dan Varner
1977 Chevy Malibu Wagon
Dale Pearce
1950 Chevy 3600 Pickup

This is my second year participating in the Fall Miller's Swap Meet and Car Show and I have to say it's one of the better events in the area. I like how they have older and newer categories. It's probably the reason attendance broke the 200 mark this year. The weather also helped.

The Point on Main Street Car Show (November 2nd):

Big Dawg and the C-Town Cruisers hosted their second-to-last show of the season at The Point on Main Street Sports Bar & Grill in Columbus, Ohio.

There were awards for the Top 30, Ladies' Choice, and Best of Show.

Fred Pitz and his 1981 Chevy Malibu was selected Best of Show.

Crossroads Car, Truck, & Bike Shows at Cristy's Pizza & West Church Social (November 2nd & 3rd):

Frank Russell and the Crossroads Events team hosted two shows over the weekend. On Saturday, they were at a new host in Baltimore, Ohio, Cristy's Pizza.

H. Brennan with a 1947 Chevy Convertible received the Veteran Owned Award.

Best in Show went to Scott Varney's 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88.

On Sunday, the team traveled to Newark, Ohio to host the West Church Social Car Show.

The Veteran Owned Award went to the 1963 Chevy Nova belonging to Dave Sidle.

Best in Show honors went to Hod Brennan's 1932 Ford Coupe.

November 9 - 12

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1971 Chevy Camaro Z/28 - Owner: Joe Krysty

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Artomotive Grand Opening and Car Show:

Artomotive is a vehicle restoration, modification, custom fabrication, body repair, and painting shop located in Radnor, Ohio.

On Saturday, the company held an open house and car show to celebrate its new shop location in Radnor. The celebration included food and a DJ. There were more than 50 cars were in attendance.

Here are some of the cars that attended the open house.

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Empty Pocket Cruisers Trunk or Treat:

The Empty Pocket Cruisers Car Club hosted its 11th annual Trunk or Treat Show at the Hilliard Presbyterian Church on Saturday.

It's always a favorite show of mine and maybe one of the best trunk-or-treat shows in Central Ohio. From people decorating their cars to wearing costumes to giving out candy, the show always seems to get everyone who attends into the Halloween spirit.

Saturday's attendance reached 120 cars.

As it does every year, the Empty Pockets Cruisers had awards for best costumes, the "Favorite" 40 cars, Best Decorated Car, DJ's Pick, Sponsors's Choice, and Club Pick.

The Empty Pocket's Club Pick this year went to Bob Kirst and his 1995 Camaro. Bob's Camaro was a custom build for the 1995 SEMA Show.

The Sponsor's Choice went to Jim and Kathy Loftus and their 1957 Chevy Bel Air.

Here are more cars from the show:

The Point on Main (All About The Trophy) Car Show:

Shaun "Big Dawg" Sanders and the C-Town Cruisers hosted its annual "All About The Trophy" Car Show on Saturday at the Point on Main Sports Bar & Grill.

This is the only show The C-Town Cruisers host during the season that there is no judging. Anyone who registers can pick out their trophy. If you have some trophies you no longer want, the C-Town Cruisers will gladly take them off your hands.

This is also an appreciation show with Cruiser and Co-Cruiser of the Year awards and Just Because.

About 75 cars stopped by on Saturday. 30 or so stuck around to the very end.

Powell Cruize-In & Pig Out:

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1959 Corvette Convertible - Owner: Larry Souslin

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After some much-needed rain showers on Friday, the weather on Saturday and Sunday was just about ideal for the many car shows on the schedule.

Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

After a slow start, the weekly cruise-in at the restaurant pulled in 327 cars on Thursday. A good portion of them showed up after 5:30 pm.

Next week there will be the regular cruise-in on Thursday and then the annual Coffee and Donuts Cruise-In on Saturday morning from 9 - 11:30 AM. It's my once-a-year treat to a Der Dutchman cream-filled long John Donut. Can't wait!

Richwood Bank Coffee & Cars Cruise-In:

The Richwood Bank in Delaware, Ohio hosted its final Coffee & Cars Cruise-In of the season on Saturday.

There were approximately 25 cars in attendance despite the chilly early morning temperatures.

Along with the Coffee Shop specials inside the bank, there were also raffle prizes at the end of the cruise-in. The prizes included buckets of car care products, pizza coupons, and a $100 gift card to an auto repair and maintenance shop.

Greg Nobis won the grand prize of car care products and an assortment of adult spirits.

It was a good end to Richwood Bank Coffee & Cars Cruise-Ins for 2024.

Nite the Lite Car Show:

The 39th Nite the Lite Car Show took place on the historic Courthouse Square in Newark, Ohio on Saturday.

The show is hosted by the Newark Rodders Car Club and Matheny family.

This year the show registered 570 cars with more than 630 in attendance.

Part of the proceeds from the show go to support lighting the Courthouse with festive Christmas lights during the holiday season.

This is a judged show with the judging carried out by the sponsors of the trophies. This year had more than one hundred four and six foot trophies.

Some six foot winners included Dr. Ron Rogers with his 1968 Dodge Charger.

Kevin Foust's 1941 Dodge WC 40 Military Weapons Carrier.

Gerald Wicker and his 2005 Chevy Silverado pickup.

Here are more of the fantastic rides that attended the Lite the Nite Car Show:

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1957 Ford Fairlane - Owners: Ken & Thelma Farmer

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A break from the heat and humidity ramped up car show attendance this past weekend.

Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

Attendance was back up this past Thursday at 240 cars.

The most unusual car at the cruise-in was this Volkswagon Beetle. Just a little bit different than the typical VW Bug.

This 1959 Dodge Custom Royal also received a good amount of attention.

Creative Auto Group/Advanced Auto Parts Car Show:

18 Cars attended the August Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts Car Show in Marysville, Ohio on Friday.

The heat and humidity decided to give Central Ohio a break this weekend which put everyone in good spirits.

The show raised $120 for the Milford Food Pantry. Gary Hamilton won the 50/50 raffle. He donated his winnings back to the food pantry. Way to go Gary!

This month's Advance Auto Parts Manager's picks were:

Russ Annis with a 1967 Chevy Chevelle SS

Gary Hamilton's 2001 Chevy Monte Carlo SS.

And Mike Robinson and his 1968 Kaiser Jeepster.

Carroll Community Festival Car Show:

The Carroll Community Festival Car Show took place on Saturday in downtown Carroll, Ohio. The Show was sponsored by M.G. Abbott Inc. Electrical Contractors and hosted by the Lancaster Car Scene.

Two cars shy of 100 registered for this year's show. There were awards for the "Top 40" plus Battle of the Clubs, People's Choice, Mayor's Choice, Police Choice, Firefighters Choice, and Best in Show Awards.

The Battle of the Clubs Award went to the Old Goats Car Club with the most members in attendance.

Paul Armstrong's 1963 Chevy C10 received the Police Choice Award.

The Firefighters Choice went to the 1978 Ford F150 of Jimmy Johnson (not the NASCAR driver).

The Mayor's Choice was the 1965 Ford GT 40 belonging to Charles Crites.

Not Shown: People's Choice - 1971 Chevy C-10.

The Best in Show honors went to Lisa Walker with a 1949 Chevy Business Coupe.

Some of the Top 40 winners included Lynn Raduege and Emma Roberts (2009 Ford Shelby Cobra), Doug Mullen (1970 Chevy Chevelle SS), Dave Mullen (1933 Chevy Eagle), Dave & Jackie Hiles (1935 Plymouth Business Coupe), Chad Herrick (2018 Dodge Charger Daytona 392), and yours truly with my 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.

At Last year's Carroll Festival Car Show, Lynn Raduege and the Old Goats members parked in front of the house belonging to Emma Roberts' grandparents. Emma invited everyone back this year and saved parking spots for them. Lynn entered her Shelby in Emma's name as a token of appreciation and it received a Top 40 award. For Emma, it was her very first car show trophy. That's how you get them hooked.

Auto Smarts Radio Cruise & Ride at Vance Outdoors Classic Car Show:

Dan "Boots" Longenette and the Auto Smarts Radio team were in Obetz, Ohio on Saturday for the 9th Annual Vance Outdoors Classic Car Show.

All proceeds from the show go to support Honor Flight Columbus.

Attendance this year was over 150 cars. The show raised $180,000 for Honor Flight.

This was the first "official" car show for Dale Pearce's yellow Chevy 3600 pickup. It received the Best Interior Award.

Bryan Mauger's 1970 Chevy Monte Carlo received the Cruisin Classics pick.

The Best of Show Award went to Mark Enyart with a 1962 Chevy Impala SS.

Here are more beautiful rides from the show:

Cruisin' for Cleveland Gary Squires Memorial Car Show:

The city of Marion, Ohio closed off 6-7 blocks of Main Street on Saturday for the annual Cruisin' for Cleveland Gary Squires Memorial Car Show to handle parking the 198 cars that registered.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Safety City of Marion in memory of Doug Martin, Randy "Officer Randy" Cleveland, and Gary Squires.

125 sponsor choice awards were presented at the end of the show. There were no specialty awards. This year the awards were Amish-made jewelry boxes made out of small logs. Very unusual.

The show offered a large number of door prizes. Dave Bratton won a $40 gift card as one example of the door prizes.

Here's a sampling of the 198 rides that participated in the show:

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1948 Willys Overland Jeepster - Owner: Dennis Mowrey

It's Goodguys Week!

The Goodguys Summit Racing Nationals comes to town this weekend. It is the largest car event in Central Ohio, attracting car enthusiasts from all over the region. There will be impressive displays of classic, muscle cars, hot rods, and custom builds. Whether you participate with your car or as a spectator, it's worth the price of admission.

The excitement doesn't end when the day’s events wrap up at the Goodguys Summit Racing Nationals. Join fellow enthusiasts and keep the festivities going at the after-parties at the Crown Plaza North and Hilton Polaris Hotels, and Quaker Steak & Lube:

2ND UPDATE:

YouTuber, Automotive Adventures with Austin, has posted a new ride-along video he did today with a Goodguys official showing the changes to this year's show.

UPDATE:

Just wanted to make everyone aware that there is major construction and I mean MAJOR CONSTRUCTION going on at the Ohio Expo Center. A YouTuber by the name of Automotive Adventures With Austin posted a video yesterday of the construction going on at the Expo Center. If you're bringing a car to the Goodguys be prepared for a lot of concrete blocks, fencing, and dust. It could be a big mess if it rains this weekend!

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Champaign Cruisers Firecracker Car, Truck, & Bike Show:

Originally, there were two events in the area scheduled on July 4th. The show at the American Legion on South High Street was postponed because of the weather forecast. This left the 26th Annual Champaign Cruisers Firecracker Car, Truck, and Bike Show in Urbana, Ohio as the only event.

In 2023, 676 entries were recorded, but this year only 295 vehicles were registered due to the threat of afternoon rain. The awards ceremony was moved to 1 PM in an attempt to get the show over before the rain started.

Central Ohio cruisers Jeff Shankle, Chad Herrick, and Kenny G received Sponsor's Pick Awards.

Chad, a member of the Old Goats Car Club, said a real live goat showed up at his car. Now that's a little freaky.

Thanks to Jeff Shankle for sharing his photos from the show. Here are some of the 295 cars:

Roundtown Cruisers Summer Cruise Night:

The Roundtown Cruisers Car Club hosted its July Summer Cruise Night show in downtown Circleville, Ohio on Friday.

This month the show had a little over 70 cars in attendance. The trophy winners were Mike Ramey and his 1932 Ford Coupe, Jim Moore with a 1962 Plymouth Wagon, Dallas Behrens' 1952 Chevy Suburban, and Rhonda and Steven Taylor with their 1956 Ford Pickup.

1932 Ford Coupe - Owner: Mike Ramey
1962 Plymouth Wagon - Owner: Jim Moore
1952 Chevy Suburban - Owner: Dallas Behrens
1956 Ford Pickup - Owners: Rhonda & Steven Taylor

Horsepower Farms Cars, Coffee, and Donuts:

Horsepower Farms collector car and recreational vehicle condominiums on Home Rd in Powell, Ohio, hosted a cars, coffee, and donuts meet-up on Saturday morning. There were somewhere between 75 and 100 cars in attendance.

Here are examples of a single-storage condominium, a single-storage with a loft, and a double-storage condominium with a loft.

Jim Gill, owner of Chesrown Chevrolet GMC, has quite the collection of cars in his storage condominium.

There seems to be enough demand for storage condominiums that plans are in the works to build more units. If you'd like more information on Horsepower Farms, check out its website.

Stockhands Horses for Healing Car Show:

Sponsored by the Delaware Knights Auto Club and Artomotive, the third annual Stockhands Horses for Healing car show took place on Saturday off Rt 315 in Delaware, County.

Founded in 2014, the Stockhands Horses for Healing is a non-profit organization that provides equine-assisted therapeutic services to children and adults living with mental, physical, and emotional challenges.

This year the show set an attendance record with 145 registered vehicles. There was no set registration fee. It was whatever you wanted to donate.

There were door prizes, a gift card raffle, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle all to help raise money. The winning half of the 50/50 hit $433. All of which was donated back by the winner. All told, the show raised over $6000 for the organization. The most ever.

There were trophies for the "Top 25" along with a motorcycle award, Kids Choice, and Best of Show.

The Motorcycle Award went to Melinda Hines with a Hondamatic 400A.

The Kids Choice was a 2024 Mustang Dark Horse. Ironically, the winner received a diecast Chevy Impala.

Here are 24 of the Top 25 winners:

The Best of Show Award went to the 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 belonging to Chris and Stacy Selvaggio. A beautiful car!

Heart of Grove City Car, Truck, & Bike Show:

Sean "Big Dawg" Sanders and the C-Town Cruisers were back in Grove City, Ohio on Saturday for their second Heart of Grove City Car, Truck, and Bike Show of the season.

There were 70-plus cars in attendance for this second Heart of Grove City Show.

Here are a few of the "Top 35" winners:

Gary and Gregg Allwine took home the Best of Show honors with their 1960 Studebaker Lark VIII.

There will be one more Heart of Grove City Show this season on September 7, 2024.

Crossroads Car, Truck, & Bike Show at Chubby Hawaiian and West Church Social:

Just like last weekend, the Crossroads team hosted shows on Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday the team was back at the Chubby Hawaiian Grill for the July show at the restaurant.

Lisa Gardner and her 2005 Mini Cooper received the Veteran Owned Vehicle Award.

Best of Show went to Dave O'Brien's 1970 Dodge Coronet convertible. Dave has owned the car for 54 years!

On Sunday the team hosted a show at West Church Social in Newark, Ohio.

At the end of the show, 31 trophies were awarded.

The Veteran Owned Vehicle Award went to Sherrill Luce for his 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible.

The West Social staff picked the 1985 Chevy K5 Blazer owned by Matt Francis as Best of Show.

The next show for Crossroads Events will be at the Wings & Rings in Lewis Center this coming Sunday (7/14). They'll be back at West Church Social for another show on August 4, 2024.

The Point On Main Car Show:

The C-Town Cruisers were back at the Point On Main Sports Bar & Grill on Sunday for the July car show at the restaurant.

81 cars "officially" registered with another 20 - 30 cars taking up parking spaces but did not register.

There were awards for the "Top 30" plus Ladies Choice, Most Potential/Best Rat Rod, and Best of Show.

The Ladies Choice Award went to Ralph Carle's 1959 Chevy El Camino.

The 1934 Ford Coupe of Christian Antel received the Most Potential (MOPO)/Rat Rod Award.

Anthony and Carol Moye took home the Best of Show honors with their 1964 Chrysler 300.

The C-Town Cruisers will host the next show at the Point on Main August 11, 2024.

Junction City Independence Day Celebration Car Show:

The Independence Day Celebration Car Show in Junction City, Ohio registered 125 vehicles on Sunday.

Three members of the Old Goats Car Club, Douglas Mullen, Chad Herrick, and Chuck McKeever received awards.

Other News:

  • Dale Pearce traveled two hours on Saturday to attend a car show in Hillsboro, Ohio hosted by Max Sprague and the Ohio Car Shows and Cruise-Ins Facebook Group. There were 134 cars in attendance. Dale's 1950 Chevy 3100 pickup received a "Top 20" award.

Best of Show went to Terry Bach with a 1969 Ford Mustang GT 500 signed by Carol Shelby.

That concludes another week of News and Notes.

I want to thank this week's contributors:

  • Dale Pearce
  • Russ Annis
  • Chad Herrick
  • Jeff Shankle
  • Jeff Coleman
  • Frank Russell
  • Lynn Raduege

I have a hunch there will be a lot of Goodguys photos on the pages of carshowtalk.com next week. Stay safe and stay cool.

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NEWS AND NOTES

Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

Another Thursday evening of perfect weather led to 320 cars in attendance at the Der Dutchman Cruise-In.

This coming Thursday, June 6th, will be a special Memorial Cruise-In, Remembering Our Loved Ones.

A table will be set up for anyone to bring memories of a loved one you wish to honor be it a spouse, friend, parent, or other family member.

It should be a big night if the weatherman cooperates.

Honda Motorsports Marysville Bike & Car Night:

Honda Motorsports in Marysville, Ohio held its monthly bike and car night on Friday evening.

Besides a few hours each month to hang out with your bike and car buddies, the event offers free food from the Triple P Barbeque Co. food truck, giveaways, refreshments, and dyno runs of your motorcycle.

With the nice weather on Friday, there was a good mix of cars and bikes.

Richwood Bank Coffee & Cars:

The Richwood Bank in Delaware, Ohio hosted its second Coffee and Cars Cruise-in of the season on Saturday morning.

Bryan Mauger brought his 1970 Monte Carlo and the owners of his previous 1972 Monte Carlo stopped by the cruise-in. This provided a nice opportunity for a side-by-side photo of the two cars.

The lucky winner of the raffle drawing went home with a bottle of Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Bryan Lewis Memorial Car Show:

The second annual Bryan Lewis Memorial Car Show took place Saturday at the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church in Hilliard, Ohio. Carz and Causez hosted the show for the second year in a row. Jim McGruder was the DJ and MC. Food and refreshments were provided by the High School Ministry of the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church. There was the option to pay for your food with a credit card which you don't see at most car shows.

The show registered 132 cars on Saturday. Awards plaques were presented to the "Favorite" 45 plus five "Specialty" awards. The Specialty awards included DJ's Choice, Church Choice, Charity's Choice, Sponsors Choice, and the Bryan Lewis Memorial Award. The winner of the Bryan Lewis Award also received a custom-made trophy in the form of a table lamp.

Here are the "Specialty" winners:

CHARITY'S CHOICE
1971 Oldsmobile 442 - Owner: Julie Hendrix
SPONSOR'S CHOICE
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 - Owner: Julie Williams
CHURCH'S CHOICE
1957 Ford T-Bird - Owner: Frankie Hanson
DJ'S CHOICE
1942 Chevy Special Deluxe - Owner: Shawn Freels

This year's Bryan Lewis Memorial Award went to Dave Chase with a 1969 Chevy Camaro.

Final Thoughts: You couldn't ask for a better-organized show. The parking lot of the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church is huge with wide parking spaces. There were clean restroom facilities inside the Church. The awards presentation started and 3 PM and was finished before 3:30 PM. Hats off to Carz and Causez for a show well done.

Crossroads Car, Truck, & Bike Show at Chubby Hawaiian:

The Crossroads Events team was back at the Chubby Hawaiian Grill in Baltimore, Ohio on Saturday hosting the June car show at the restaurant.

This month it was two C7 Corvettes taking home the top awards.

The Veteran Owned Award went to Jeff Dixon and his 2014 Chevy Corvette.

Tom Decker and his 2016 Chevy Corvette received the Best of Show honors.

Auto Smarts Cruise & Ride at Grove City Baptist Church:

Dan "Boots" Longenette and the Auto Smarts team "officially" kicked off its 2024 Cruise & Ride Tour on Saturday at the Grove City Baptist Church.

The show registered more than 100 cars.

Dale Pearce's 1950 Chevy 3100 pickup truck received the Ladies Pick award.

For the third weekend in a row, David Anderson's 1940 Supercharged Ford Tudor convertible received Best of Show.

Dog Face K9s Car & Bike Show:

Quaker Steak & Lube on Lyra Drive in Columbus, Ohio was the location for the Dog Face K9s Car & Bike Show on Saturday.

Organized and run by Zenith Kustoms, the show benefitted Dog Face K9s, a non-profit organization that trains veterans and dogs into self-service teams.

The show registered 80 plus cars. Awards were presented to the Top 30 along with custom trophies for Best Bike, Best Modern Muscle, Best Classic Muscle, Best Truck, Best Import, Best Paint, Best Custom, Best Rod, Best Chevy, Best Mopar, Best For Ford, Best Work in Progress, and Best Original.

The Best of Show Award went to Scott Varney and his 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88.

Here are more cars from the show:

From the report I received, it was a well-organized show. The awards presentation started on time and moved right along. Kudos to Zenith Kustoms.

Jerome Township Community Car Show:

Jeff Shankle dropped by the Jerome Township Community Car Show on Saturday. The show took place in Plain City, Ohio, and benefitted The Fallen 15.

Jeff estimated there were more than 100 cars in attendance.

Here are some of the photos Jeff took at the show:

To see more of Jeff's photos, CLICK HERE.

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