The 2015 car show season is drawing to an end but fantastic weather coupled with dedicated promotion resulted in a record turnout for the 11th Annual Country Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show at the Salem-Berne UMC Church in Hamburg on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Despite competition from other cruises and shows in the area, more than 100 vehicles turned out for the event, a new record. The judged classes for the show included Truck, Street Rod, Motorcycle, 1948 and Older, 1949-1959, 1960-1979, 1980-1999 and 2000 & Newer and trophies were awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class. In addition to the aforementioned, there were also trophies for Best In Show, People’s Choice and Cruiser’s Choice.
“Perfect weather for a car show led to a record turnout of 104 vehicles at the 11th Annual Country Car, Truck and Motorcycle show at Salem-Berne United Methodist Church on Saturday, Sept. 26,” said event coordinator Sue Carvin of Salem-Berne UMC. “Great music was provided by DJ Defined Sound Entertainment. Other than the great vehicles, some highlights of the day for the kids included face painting, crafts, and checking out some interesting animals in the petting zoo. The chicken BBQ was a hit with the crowd along with all of the delicious soups, sandwiches, and desserts prepared by the church members. We collected several heavy boxes of donations for the Food Pantry. Next year’s show will be the last Saturday in September.”
Besides the 100+ vehicles on display there were also door prizes, kid’s activities, Miller-Keystone Blood Drive and a non-perishable food drive for the Greater Berks Food Bank. And of course, great food, soup and baked goods to be had.
Trophies were awarded to the following:
Kids Choice Award: Bob Honnage, 2014 Dodge Challenger RT Classic
Motorcycle1st place: Carl Hess, 2011 Harley Davidson Heritage
2nd place: Clyde Liddick, 2014 Harley Davidson Road King
3rd place: Frank Grate, Custom Trike
Truck 1st place: Harvey Schaffer, 1932 Ford Pickup
2nd place: John Griffin, 1968 Ford Ranger F100
3rd place: Terry Hartman, 1946 Studebaker Pickup
Street Rod 1st place: Chuck & Laverne Seaman, 1937 Ford Cabriolet
2nd place: Harold & Verna Keck, 1938 Chevy Sedan
3rd place: Charlie Boyer, 1934 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1948 & Older 1st place: Paula Haines, 1942 Crosley Liberty
2nd place: Clarence Eschbach, 1932 American Austin Coupe
3rd place: Wayne Sutton, 1930 Ford Model A
1949-1959 1st place: James Emery 1955 Ford Thunderbird
2nd place: Stephen Kurtz, 1950 Ford Club Coupe
3rd place: Barbara Reppert, 1949 Ford Club Coupe
1960-1979 1st plac: Ken Bennett, 1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone
2nd place: Joe Williams, 1967 Chevy Chevelle
3rd place: Jay & Jenny Munday, 1970 Chevy Monte-Carlo
1980-1999 1st place: Stephen Zehr, 1980 Chevy Corvette
2nd place: Tim Walton, 1988 Ford Mustang GT
3rd place: John Lazarski, 1986 Chevy Corvette
2000 & Newer 1st place: James Cooper Jr., 2011 Chevy Camaro RS
2nd place: Mike Watkins, 2011 Chevy Camaro
3rd place: Steve Werley, 2013 Ford Mustang GT
People’s Choice Wayne Sutton: 1930 Ford Model A
Cruiser’s Choice Steve Werley: 2013 Ford Mustang GT
Best in Show James Emery: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
