The second Saturday in July was an extremely popular date on the car show circuit as there was almost too many events to choose from. Fortunately, Mother Nature provided an exceptional day. There was a very good turnout for all of the events scheduled for that day. 245 enthusiasts opted for the 7th Annual Schuylkill Valley Girls Softball Association Diamond Cruise Car Show at the Bern Church Grove on Route 183 in Leesport.
WinnersTrucks 1st Place: John & Joyce Stine, Chester Springs, 1934 Ford Tk.
2nd Place: Terry Hartman, Mertztown, 1946 Studebaker M5 Pickup
3rd Place: Mike Zawada, Reading, 1948 Ford Tk.
Imports 1st Place: Cindy Sterley, Sanatoga, 1975 VW Bug
2nd Place: Beth Schiepan, Mohrsville, 1976 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
3rd Place: Dale Shive, Schuylkill Haven, 1957 Triumph TR3
Motorcycle 1st Place: James Hetrich, Leesport, 2011 Harley Davidson Tri-Glide
2nd Place: Carl Hess, Hamburg, 2011 Harley Davidson Heritage
3rd Place: Kevin Wenrich, Robesonia, 2009 Harley
Nostalgia1st Place: George Bryde, Kutztown, 1957 Chevrolet
2nd Place: Jack Peterman, Reading, 1925 Ford T-Bucket
3rd Place: Rick and Laurie Behney, Harrisburg, 1928 Ford Roadster
Street Rods1st Place: Ron Long, West Reading, 1935 Ford Sedan
2nd Place: Mick Dornes, Birdsboro, 1932 Ford Roadster
3rd Place: Harold & Verna Keck, Lititz, 1938 Chevy Sedan
Corvette (1953-1973)1st Place: Larry Bernet, Leesport, 1966 Chev. Corvette Conv.
2nd Place: William Smith, Lebanon, 1965 Chev. Corvette Stingray
3rd Place: Bill Flamm, Fleetwood, 1970 Chev. Corvette Conv.
Corvette (1974-present)1st Place: Lisa & Norm Bradley, Fleetwood, 1974 Chev. Corvette Conv.
2nd Place: Ray Ferraro, Aston, 2001 Chev. Corvette
3rd Place: Irv Ulmer, Shillington, 2008 Chev. Corvette Conv.
Mustang (1964-1979)1st Place: Keith Reed, Mohnton, 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
2nd Place: Terry Wasser, Temple, 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
3rd Place: Harold Swavely, Jr., Lebanon, 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Conv.
Mustang (1980-present)1st Place: Bill & Winter Stokes, Douglassville, 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
2nd Place: Jeff Armao, Reading, 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT
3rd Place: Jeff Duplak, Douglassville, 2007 Ford Mustang GT
2011-present 1st Place: Mike Watkins, Sanatoga, 2011 Chev. Camaro SS/RS
2nd Place: Cydney Smith, Pleasant Gap, 2013 Chev. Camaro
3rd Place: Patrick & Lora Henne, Bethel, 2011 Chev. Camaro RS/SS
2000-2010 1st Place: James Cooper, Jr., Pottstown,2010 Chev. Camaro RS
2nd Place: Steve Schwank, Fleetwood, 2006 Dodge Charger R/T Daytona
3rd Place: Ron & Joanne Heidenreich, Birdsboro, 2004 Chev. SSR
1990-1999 1st Place: Paul Krick, Wernersville, 1998 Dodge Viper
2nd Place: Donald Wayne, Leesport, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
3rd Place: Robert Mercer, Reading, 1991 Chev. Caprice SW
1980-19891st Place: Chris Boyer, Newmanstown, 1985 Chev. Monte Carlo SS
2nd Place: Patti Frey, Hamburg, 1987 Chev. Camaro Iroc-Z
3rd Place: Ginny Hartman, Lenhartsville, 1986 Chev. Monte Carlos SS
1970-19791st Place: Michael Zacek, Boyertown, 1971 Chev. Nova SS
2nd Place: Chris Schittler, West Lawn, 1972 Chev. ElCamino
3rd Place: Harvey Heckman, Schuylkill Haven, 1979 Chev. Malibu
1960-19641st Place: Chad Miller, Bernville, 1964 Chev. Chevelle
2nd Place: John Sterley, Limerick, 1963 Chev. Corvair
3rd Place; Kevin Long, Ephrata, 1964 Buick Riviera
1965-19691st Place: Bob Hartline, Kempton, 1968 Chev. Chevelle SS
2nd Place: Joe Williams, Birdsboro, 1967 Chev. Chevelle
3rd Place: Ken Bennett, Pottstown, 1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone
1950-19591st Place: Michael Kramer, Fleetwood, 1956 Chev. 2dr. Wagon
2nd Place: Gene Lucky, Denver, 1950 Ford Cp.
3rd Place: Paul Kuntz, Beaver Meadows, 1958 Chev. Impala
Pre-19501st Place: Barbara Reppert, Breinigsville, 1949 Ford Club Coupe
2nd Place: Russ Carr, Douglassville, 1935 Chev. Sedan
3rd Place: David Peters, Shoemakersville, 1930 Model A 2dr. Sedan
SVGSA Player’s Choice AwardsCar: Ramon Martnez, Slatington, 2011 Chev. Camaro
Truck: Joel Hafer, Bally, 2012 GMC Sierra
Motorcycle: Carl Hess, Hamburg, 2011 Harley Davidson Heritage
Best of Show: Keith Reed, Mohnton, 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302