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Driving a classic car is like stepping back in time
  • PROJECT IN PROGRESS – First place went to Richard Thyfault for a blue 1957 Ford Skyliner; Jimmy Michell was awarded second place for a white 2022 Toyota Camry; and Cody Britton received third place with a blue and white 1975 Chevy K10. (Staff photo)
    PROJECT IN PROGRESS – First place went to Richard Thyfault for a blue 1957 Ford Skyliner; Jimmy Michell was awarded second place for a white 2022 Toyota Camry; and Cody Britton received third place with a blue and white 1975 Chevy K10. (Staff photo)
  • STOCK MOTORCYCLE – Jacie Anstead, third place with a black and grey 2023 Harley Davidson Breakout; Christina Johnson, second place for a red and black Harley Softail; and Kelly Dunn, first place with a yellow 2022 Harley Streetglide. (Staff photo)
    STOCK MOTORCYCLE – Jacie Anstead, third place with a black and grey 2023 Harley Davidson Breakout; Christina Johnson, second place for a red and black Harley Softail; and Kelly Dunn, first place with a yellow 2022 Harley Streetglide. (Staff photo)
  • CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE – Jim Humphreys won first with an orange and burgundy 2026 V-8 Chopper Trike; and Michael Toney received second for a white 2003 Suzuki Hayabusa. Not pictured is Mark Mancillas, who won third for a black and gold 2009 Softail. (Staff photo)
    CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE – Jim Humphreys won first with an orange and burgundy 2026 V-8 Chopper Trike; and Michael Toney received second for a white 2003 Suzuki Hayabusa. Not pictured is Mark Mancillas, who won third for a black and gold 2009 Softail. (Staff photo)
  • 1950’S CLASSIC – Sandy Roberts, first place with a 1957 chameleon pickup; David Jones, second place for a 1956 orange and cream Chevy; and Tye Taylor, third place with a 1955 orange and cream Chevy.
    1950’S CLASSIC – Sandy Roberts, first place with a 1957 chameleon pickup; David Jones, second place for a 1956 orange and cream Chevy; and Tye Taylor, third place with a 1955 orange and cream Chevy.
  • ORIGINAL CARS – First place went to Robbie and Tina Burgess for a pink 1957 Ford T-Bird; Mike Sapia won second place with a black and white 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; and Lupe Corrales received third place for a red 2002 SS 35th Camero. (Staff photo)
    ORIGINAL CARS – First place went to Robbie and Tina Burgess for a pink 1957 Ford T-Bird; Mike Sapia won second place with a black and white 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; and Lupe Corrales received third place for a red 2002 SS 35th Camero. (Staff photo)
  • GENERIC CLASS – Chevy and Chevelle Fry, second place with a blue 1967 Chevy G-10; Emilio Sanchez, first place for a black and white 1970 Schwinn; and Zack Monery, third place with a copper brown 1981 Jeep Scrambler.
    GENERIC CLASS – Chevy and Chevelle Fry, second place with a blue 1967 Chevy G-10; Emilio Sanchez, first place for a black and white 1970 Schwinn; and Zack Monery, third place with a copper brown 1981 Jeep Scrambler.
  • CUSTOM/MODIFIED (74 older) – Jerry Gonzales, third place with a turquoise 1968 Chevy C-10; Billy Roberts, first place for an orange and white 1935 Dodge; and Venus Holmes, second for a white 1962 Chevy Impala.
    CUSTOM/MODIFIED (74 older) – Jerry Gonzales, third place with a turquoise 1968 Chevy C-10; Billy Roberts, first place for an orange and white 1935 Dodge; and Venus Holmes, second for a white 1962 Chevy Impala.
  • SPORTS CARS – Steve Doane, second place with a pacific blue 1981 Porche 911 Turbo, Damian Mora, first place for a red 2017 Dodge Challenger; and Luther Brackens with a red and white 2007 Ford Mustang Roush. (Staff photo)
    SPORTS CARS – Steve Doane, second place with a pacific blue 1981 Porche 911 Turbo, Damian Mora, first place for a red 2017 Dodge Challenger; and Luther Brackens with a red and white 2007 Ford Mustang Roush. (Staff photo)
  • CUSTOM TRUCKS ’90-OLDER – Ben Lewis, second place with a blue 1967 Ford; Frank Rodriguez, first place for a 1972 Chevy C10; and Jody Heath, third place with a blue 1984 GMC 1500. (Staff photo)
    CUSTOM TRUCKS ’90-OLDER – Ben Lewis, second place with a blue 1967 Ford; Frank Rodriguez, first place for a 1972 Chevy C10; and Jody Heath, third place with a blue 1984 GMC 1500. (Staff photo)
  • CUSTOM TRUCKS ’91-UP – Edgar Estrada, third place for a red 2003 Chevy Silverado; Jesse Garza, second place with a black 1996 Chevy pickup; and Andy Hogopoylos, second place for a blue 2000 Chevy Silverado.
    CUSTOM TRUCKS ’91-UP – Edgar Estrada, third place for a red 2003 Chevy Silverado; Jesse Garza, second place with a black 1996 Chevy pickup; and Andy Hogopoylos, second place for a blue 2000 Chevy Silverado.
  • PRO STREET – Allen Butler, first place for a 1955 Chevy Bel Air; Jack Hunt, second place with a pearl white 1946 Ford Business Coupe; and Samantha Frey, third place for a brown 1949 GMC truck. (Staff photo)
    PRO STREET – Allen Butler, first place for a 1955 Chevy Bel Air; Jack Hunt, second place with a pearl white 1946 Ford Business Coupe; and Samantha Frey, third place for a brown 1949 GMC truck. (Staff photo)
  • MOPAR MUSCLE CARS (64-81) - Rocky Sheppard, first place for a red 1969 Plymouth GTX; Mike Keeney, second place with an orange 1967 Plymouth Barracuda; and Dan Fox, third place for a blue 1968 Dodge GTS.
    MOPAR MUSCLE CARS (64-81) - Rocky Sheppard, first place for a red 1969 Plymouth GTX; Mike Keeney, second place with an orange 1967 Plymouth Barracuda; and Dan Fox, third place for a blue 1968 Dodge GTS.
  • GM MUSCLE CARS (64-81) – Chris Berly, third place for a blue 1968 Buick Skylark; Todd Gregg, first place with a black 1981 Chevrolet Camero 228; and Billy Whitehead Jr., second place with a green 1963 Chevy Impala.
    GM MUSCLE CARS (64-81) – Chris Berly, third place for a blue 1968 Buick Skylark; Todd Gregg, first place with a black 1981 Chevrolet Camero 228; and Billy Whitehead Jr., second place with a green 1963 Chevy Impala.
  • FORD MUSCLE CARS (64-81) – Jason Cox, third place for a black 1979 Ford Ranchero; Abel Rios, first place with a red 1971 Ford Boss 351; and Jeff Riedel, second place for a yellow 1967 Ford Fairlane. (Staff photo)
    FORD MUSCLE CARS (64-81) – Jason Cox, third place for a black 1979 Ford Ranchero; Abel Rios, first place with a red 1971 Ford Boss 351; and Jeff Riedel, second place for a yellow 1967 Ford Fairlane. (Staff photo)
  • OTHER MUSCLE CARS (64-81) – Tom Seiler, first place with a tiger gold 1965 Pontiac GTO and Gilbert Ruiz second place for a black 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
    OTHER MUSCLE CARS (64-81) – Tom Seiler, first place with a tiger gold 1965 Pontiac GTO and Gilbert Ruiz second place for a black 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
  • B.O.P. MUSCLE CARS (64-81) – Pictured from left: Matthew Rodriguez, third place for a white with red 1979 Pontiac Trans Am; Steve White, first place for a white 1973 Pontiac Trans Am; and Craig Simpson, second place with a black and gold 1972 Oldsmobile 442.
    B.O.P. MUSCLE CARS (64-81) – Pictured from left: Matthew Rodriguez, third place for a white with red 1979 Pontiac Trans Am; Steve White, first place for a white 1973 Pontiac Trans Am; and Craig Simpson, second place with a black and gold 1972 Oldsmobile 442.
  • FENDER HOT/STREET RODS (49-Older) – Stephen Hunt, who received second place for a turquoise 1947 Ford Super Deluxe; Scott Lybarger, who won first with a red and white 1927 Dodge Sedan; and Lonnie Adrian, who, with Hellen Adrian, won third place for a purple 1937 Plymouth 4-door. (Staff photo)
    FENDER HOT/STREET RODS (49-Older) – Stephen Hunt, who received second place for a turquoise 1947 Ford Super Deluxe; Scott Lybarger, who won first with a red and white 1927 Dodge Sedan; and Lonnie Adrian, who, with Hellen Adrian, won third place for a purple 1937 Plymouth 4-door. (Staff photo)
  • NON FENDER HOT/STREET RODS (49-Older) – Nolan Wampler, first place for a metallic blue 1923 Ford T-Bucket; Steve Corbin, third place with a white 1923 Ford T-Bucket; and Allen Vinyard, second place for a copper 1923 Ford T. (Staff photo)
    NON FENDER HOT/STREET RODS (49-Older) – Nolan Wampler, first place for a metallic blue 1923 Ford T-Bucket; Steve Corbin, third place with a white 1923 Ford T-Bucket; and Allen Vinyard, second place for a copper 1923 Ford T. (Staff photo)
  • NEW CARS (2001-present) – Jr Ramirez, third place for a spiderman themed 2014 Dodge Challenger; Nate Swartwood, first place with a black 2017 Chevrolet Z06; and Harris W. (Bill) Curry, second place for a blue and red 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. (Staff photo)
    NEW CARS (2001-present) – Jr Ramirez, third place for a spiderman themed 2014 Dodge Challenger; Nate Swartwood, first place with a black 2017 Chevrolet Z06; and Harris W. (Bill) Curry, second place for a blue and red 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. (Staff photo)
  • ORIGINAL TRUCKS (All Years) – Tiffany Cosh, third place for a yellow and white 1981 Chevy pickup; Marilyn Valencia, second place along with David Valencia for a yellow and white 1972 Chevy truck; and Troy Bass, first place with a black 1979 Chevy C10.
    ORIGINAL TRUCKS (All Years) – Tiffany Cosh, third place for a yellow and white 1981 Chevy pickup; Marilyn Valencia, second place along with David Valencia for a yellow and white 1972 Chevy truck; and Troy Bass, first place with a black 1979 Chevy C10.
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