SHOW RESULTS
SUMMARY OF HOW OUR CLUB MEMBERS FARED AT RECENT SHOWS
I promise and swear that I will be a good sport.
I won't whine or complain if I don't win an award.
I will always remember that this is supposed to be fun.
It's not life or death, it's only a hobby,so help me God.
CAR SHOW CREED
For the first time that I can remember, the Real Easter Show was rained out.
Arnold Rotary Car Show
After a long wet spring car show season, a few of us made it to a local car show. Stu Langer (65 Chevelle Wagon), Lou Purecelli (34 Ford), and Bill Dedeke (64 Impala SS) enjoyed a pleasant day at the Arnold Rotary Car Show on Saturday, May 31st.
Bill won 1st place and Stu won Best Paint.
Talledega Nights Car Show
Bill & Patti Dedeke (64 Impala), Stu & Deb Langer (69 Trans Am), Lou Puricelli (57 Chevey), and friend John Moss (47 Chevy) went to the Talladega Nights car show on Sunday, June 1st.
We all took home "TOP 30" awards.
Kimmswick Fathers' Day Car Show
We finally got a day of great weather to enjoy the Kimmswick Fathers' Day Car Show. Ralph & Jane Coldewe were there with their '86 El Camino, Mike and Carol Mirkay brought their '47 Ford Coupe, Phil & Margie Moise had their '72 Excaliber, Jim Klefisch came with his '69 Pontiac Lemans, Ray Niemeier drove his 2011 Dodge Challenger, Bill Dedeke had his '64 Impala SS, and Stu & Deb Langer came in their '39 Studebaker Pick-up. The weather couldn't have been better, sunshine and low 80's!
Lou & Barb Puricelli came in their '66 Plymouth Satellite, but the car overheated while waiting in the loooong line to get into the show and they had to pull out. Hopefully everything is OK.
Hot Rods for Heroes Car Show
Bill Dedeke (64 Impala SS) and Stu Langer (69 Trans Am)were the only ones brave enough to go to Columbia, Ill. for the 'Hot Rod for Heroes Car Show' on Sunday, June 22nd. The show benefiting the Backstoppers. We endured the rather warm weather with lots of shade and our little fans.
Stu won a "Top 25" award.
Charles Allen Charity Car Show
Bill Dedeke (64 Impala SS) and Phil & Margie Moise (Honda Trike) attended the Charles Allen Charity Car Show on Sunday, June 29th.
Bill won “Best of Show Modified”, and The Moise’s won Third place.
Congratulations!
Roxana Park Auto Show
Bill & Patti Dedeke (64 Impala SS) and Stu Langer (69 Trans Am) attended the Roxana Park Auto Show on Sunday, August 3rd.
The Dedeke's won First Place in their class, and Stu won Second Place in his class. The perfect weather drew a record number of vehicle entries, almost 300 cars were entered.
Congratulations!
Edwardsville D.A.R.E. Car Show
Bill Dedeke (64 Impala SS) and Stu & Deb Langer (69 Trans Am) attended the Edwardsville D.A.R.E Car Show on Sunday, August 17th.
Both cars won First Place trophies!
Congratulations!
Seckman High School Car Show
Stu Langer (65 Chevelle Wagon) and Bill Dedeke (64 Impala SS) attended the Seckman High School Car Show on Saturday, September 6th.
Bill won the "Best Interior" award!
Congratulations!
Lemay VFW Car Show
It was a better turnout of Coachmen at the Lemay VFW Car Show on Sunday, September 7th. Lou Puricelli (34 Ford), Bill Dedeke (64 Impala), Phil & Margie Moise (72 Excaliber), Dave Wilson (74 Trans Am), and Stu Langer (65 Chevelle) attended the show.
The hall served up some really good Chili and Hot Dogs with all the fixin's! Thanks you.
Dave Wilson's wife, Carrie, and their daughter visited for a while. Dave walked away with a trophy in the Mopar class. !?!?!?
Congratulations!
All Chevy Car Show
Bill Dedeke (64 Impala SS) and Stu Langer (65 Chevelle Wagon) braved the heat at the All Chevy Show presented by the Fabulous Fifties Car Club on Sunday, September 14th.
Both cars won First Place trophies!
Congratulations!
American Graffiti VFW Car Show
Lou Puricelli (57 Chevy Bell-Air), Stu Langer (39 Studebaker Pick-up), and Bill Dedeke (64 Chevy Impala SS) went to the American Graffiti Car Show in DeSoto on Saturday, September 27th.
The weather was perfect! Even better, everyone won TOP 75 Awards and…..
Bill’s car was judged “Best Of Show”!
Congratulations!
Bill's 100 pound "BEST IN SHOW" trophy.
On Sat., Oct 4th, Bill Dedeke ('64 Impala SS), Lou Puricelli ('57 Chevy Bel-Air), and Mike Mirkay ('47 Ford) went to the Knights of Columbus Car Show in, Columbia, Ill.
Mike and Lou took second place awards, and Bill took a third place one. Congratulations!
On Sun., Oct 12, Phil and Marge Moise (72 Excaliber) went to the KSHE/Gateway Classic Car Show at the Grizzly Ball Park in Sauget, Ill. Good turnout, $30 entry at gate. There were only 3 classes:
Class 1: 1960-Prior, Class 2: 1961-1985, Class 3: 1986-Current
3 awards per classes. Plaques to the 2nd and 3rd places winners, and First place winners received $1000!!
On Sun., Oct 12, Bill Dedeke (64 Impala SS) went solo to the St. Mary's Hawks Car Show in Kaskaskia, Ill. He won a TOP 30 award. Congratulations!
Car Show
On Sun., Oct 19th, Mike Mirkay (47 Ford), Lou Puricelli (34 Ford) and Stu Langer (39 Studebaker Truck) survived a chilly and windy day, and probably the last show of the season, at Hooters in South County.
Stu won the best truck award. Congratulations!
