Hart Ford
HomeFeaturesRoscommon FeaturesPoodle skirts, bobby socks and classic cars

Poodle skirts, bobby socks and classic cars

car show

ROSCOMMON – Sunshine and blue skies greeted attendees Saturday, Aug. 14, for the 5th Annual Meals on Wheels Car Show. The event is a fundraiser for Meals on Wheels.

Friday evening kicked off with a Sock Hop. Those attending had a great time, dancing to the music of the 50s. Most wore costumes from the era to celebrate. One attendee said “It was a BEAST!”

Held at the Roscommon County Fire Training Grounds, 57 vehicles were on display, including three in the new motorcycle category. 

The oldest vehicle, owned by Clint Stauffer, was his 1928 Ford Model A “Modified Truck.” Duane Hoover’s “Original” 1929 International stake truck, was another “show stopper.”  The variety of vehicle styles and ages was impressive. 

The weather was “perfect,” said Chairperson Deb Looney. Looney said she is currently working to establish a county wide car club. In the future, she plans to add more classes, trophies and hopefully, greater participation. 

The winning custom vehicle, was entered by 27 year old Lucas Keating of Macomb. Lucas, his dad, and grandfather had worked on the car to get it show ready. 

He’d entered the vehicle in AutoRama and it had been accepted. However, due to Covid 19, AutoRama was canceled.

Lucas and his dad decided to bring it north to the Roscommon County Meals on Wheels event. 

 During the rebuild, Lucas’s grandfather has passed away, so it was somewhat bittersweet to have his entry win the custom category.

“What an honor it was to have them enter here,” Looney said. 

Meals on Wheels workers served 104 meatloaf dinners and 37 hot dog dinners, and for the first time,ran out of meatloaf dinners.

Tip Up Town Queen, Maddie Hiller was on hand to help with the show, and make her choice of vehicle  to receive a trophy. Saturday’s entertainment in the Big Red Barn, was provided by “Music is in the Air.” 

Trophy winners included the following:

  • BEST OF SHOW – 1941 Willy’s Gasser – Chuck Irish
  • ORIGINAL – 1929 International – Duane Hoover
  • CUSTOM – 1967 Chevy Camaro – Lucas Keating
  • ORIGINAL RESTORED – 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline – John Klien
  • RAT ROD – 1951 Ford Rat Rod – Chan Warren
  • TRUCK – 1954 Chevy 5 Window Pick-up – Jim Barber
  • TRUCK MODIFIED -1928 Ford Model A – Clint Stauffer
  • MOTORCYCLE – 2008 Harley Roadking FLHR – Gary Milner
  • IMPORT – 1997 Jaguar XK8 – Rag Top – Dale Kortman
  • 1900’s to1949 – 1932 Ford two-door sedan – Don Moran
  • 1950’s – 1956 Chevy Bel-Air – Dave Czada
  • 1960’s – 1968 Ford Mustang – Kurt Wolgast
  • 1970’s – 1971 Chevy Malibu – Robert Palmer
  • 1980’s to PRESENT – 1988 Ford Escort – Tom Huyghe
  • MODERN MUSCLE – 1986 Chevy Camaro – Joe Friday
  • BEST FORD – 1965 Cobra (F.F.R.) – Ron Snyder
  • BEST CHEVY -1957 Chevy 210 – Barry Truax
  • BEST MOPAR – 1948 Dodge – David Thornewell
  • QUEEN’S CHOICE – 1929 International – Duane Hoover
  • PIT CREW CHOICE – 1971 Roadrunner Tribute – Paul Bauman
  • DRIVER’S CHOICE – 1957 Chevy 210 – Barry Truax
  • SHERIFF’S CHOICE – 1971 Roadrunner Tribute – Paul Bauman
  • Jim Barber received a $25 gift card for early registration

Sponsors for the event included Tim’s Collision Plus; Rosco Mini Mart LTD; NuCraft Metal Products; Skop’s Tax Service LLC; and AuSable mike Inc. 

“A special thank you to the Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival committee for the use of the Big Red Barn and the Fire Training Grounds,” Looney said “To all of the volunteers and the community … the Roscommon County Commission On Aging … thank you for your support.”

Leave a Comment

###

UpNorthVoice.com is Northern Michigan's source for community news.

We cover seven counties including Crawford, Roscommon, Oscoda, Ogemaw, Iosco, Arenac and Montmorency counties in print and / or online.

We are also a full-service commercial design and printing house. Our specialty is custom commercial printing, as well as the creation of clothing, cups and other marketing products.

To submit information for publication, or for questions regarding promotion of your business through web or print, as well as promotional items such as hats or cups, please email info@UpNorthVoice.com, or call 989-275-1170.

Advertisement