Gentry car show brings out the classics winners chosen

— This year’s Freedom Festival car show was bigger than ever, with entries parked around the entire circle walk in the middle of Gentry’s city park.

In addition to giving many people the opportunity to view the cars, the following received awards for their entries:

Mayor’s Choice - J. Larry Garman, 1955 Chevy Wagon; People’s Choice - Raymond Fitz - 1941 Willys Jeep; Best Wheels - A.J. McCoy,2008 Chevy Siverado; Best Engine - Raymond Fitz - 1941 Willys Jeep; Best Interior - Ken and Kay Bower, 1938 Ford Humpback; 1900-1932 - Neal Riley, 1923 Ford T-Bucket, second, and Joe Yates, 1931 Model T, 4-door sedan, first; 1933-1954 - Ken and Kay Bower, 1938 Ford Humpback, second, and Raymond Fitz, 1941 Willys Jeep, first; 1955-1966 - Louis Sanchez, 1965 Chevy Impala, second, and Bob Jamerson, 1955 Chevy Bel-Aire, first; 1966-1979 - David Moore, 1967 Chevy Impala, second, and EricElliott, 1967 Chevy C10, first; 1980-1999 - Brian Souem, 1992 Chevy 1500, second, and Josh Woods, 1991 Chevy S10, first; 2000-2012 - Jeff Gagne, 2013 Ford Boss 302, second, and Anita Jamerson, 2011 Chevy Camaro, first; Rat Rods - Rick Banning, 1941 Ford Business Coupe, second, and Johnny Daniels, 1946 GMC Rat Rod, first; Special Int. - George Stopp, 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan, second, and Cordie Pyburn, 1998 Harley Soft Tail, first; 18 and Under - Dalton Swank, 1930 Ford Coupe, first.

News, Pages 9 on 07/11/2012