Following quite a few years of ideal weather conditions the New Image Auto Club found themselves sandwiching the 2015 edition of their very popular Extreme Illusion car, truck and motorcycle show in between heavy early morning rains and incoming thunderstorms later in the evening.
The club made a few minor adjustments to their schedule of activities and pulled off a very successful event. A total of 215 entries put the weather out of their thoughts and turned out for the 9th annual show which was held at the Advance Auto Parts Warehouse in New Smithville on June 20.
New Image Auto Club awarded trophies to 35 classes plus 7 specialty awards and recognitions. Organizers moved the trophy and awards presentations ahead on the schedule so that any participants that wanted to leave before the forecasted thundershowers could safely do so. Following the awards presentation other activities like a Limbo contest for cars and an LED lighting competition were held for those who chose to stay and participate or spectate.
New Image Auto Club CEO and founder Luis Acevedo reported that the club was able to donate proceeds from the event to three local causes. These consisted of a monetary donation to a local family that lost their father, trophies for the Mountainville Mets Little League team and buying gifts for the kids in the LVHN Children’s Hospital. The club is looking forward to their Christmas in July event where they will present the gifts to the hospitalized children.
BEST OF & BEST OF SHOW WINNERSBest Engine: Eric Hawk
Best Rims: Diony’s Best Ice: Chavo
Best Custom Paint: Ray Santiago
Best Mural: Airel (Bike) Best Of Show Car: Ely Ortiz
Best Of Show Truck/SUV: Tim Borton
Best of Show Bike: Hernan Hernadez
Extreme Illusion winners:Acura: 1st place David Irizarry, 2nd place Ken Ortiz
Chrysler: 1st place Ray Santiago, 2nd place Stalin
Dodge Compact: 1st place Chad Zimmerman, 2nd place Ia Suji
Dodge Muscle: 1st place Chavo, 2nd place Kali
Best Euro: 1st place Daniel Ramirez, 2nd place Dave Holmes
Mustang: 1st place Eric Hawk, 2nd place Bill Storms
Ford other: 1st place Todd Weaver, 2nd place Julio Dejesus
GM Muscle: 1st place Ramon Martinez, 2nd place Nick Lamelza
GM Others: 1st place Rick Rodriguez
Honda Accord: 1st place El Artista, 2nd place Mario
Honda Civic: 1st place Elis Cruz, 2nd place Niko Collazo, 3rd place Samuel Archo
Honda Others: 1st place Jessy Airey, 2nd place Shadi
Hyundai: 1st place Chris P., 2nd place Chris Vitor
Infiniti/Lexus: 1st place Tenzing
Madza: 1st place Tom Villareale, 2nd place Alexander Ortiz
Mtisubishi Evo/Lancer: 1st place Edgar, 2nd place Melissa Weaver
Mitisubishi Others: 1st place Macho Vasquez, 2nd place Jose Gonzalez
Nissan z: 1st place Steve Morocho, 2nd place Johnathan
Nissan Other: 1st place Jared B., 2nd place Jorge B.
Scion: 1st place Number 22 no name, 2nd place Eddie & Liza
Subaru: 1st place Jacob, 2nd place Blaine Martin
Toyota: 1st place Joey / Rob Weber (tie), 2nd place Johnny Gonzalez
Volkswagon: 1st place Ely Ortiz, 2nd place Matt Hallowell
Foreign Others: 1st place Jose Serrano, 2nd place Sal A.
Low Rider: 1st place Melody Rivera
SUV/Jeep: 1st place Freddy V., 2nd place Diony
Truck: 1st place Tim Borton, 2nd place Kyle Tow
4×4 Truck: 1st place Jim Daneker, 2nd place Joel Hafer
Best Cruiser: 1st place Carl Hess, 2nd place Buck (SPMG)
Sports Bike: 1st place Hernan Hernandez, 2nd place Ariel
Next year’s Extreme Illusion 10 is scheduled for June 18, 2016. More information on the club can be found at their website which is www.newimageautoclubinc.com.