“Thank you to everyone that came out Saturday for the show. We had a great turnout,” said Travis Arnold, president of Southern Custom Creations and chairman of the car show.
According to Arnold, there were 175 registered vehicles, with approximately 200 total. “This show has doubled in size each year, since Southern Custom Creations took over it in 2014. Not only has the show gotten larger, but the caliber of vehicles keeps getting higher.”
Arnold said, “All we do is provide a date and location to bring everyone together. The participants are the ones who made for an awesome show. My favorite thing about our show is that it brings in such a wide range of vehicles.” This year’s show featured everything from an original 1916 Model T to wild custom modern imports, he said. “It’s amazing to see so many people with different styles come together to share the same passion. This was undoubtably the largest car show to ever take place in South Arkansas.”
“Because of the large turnout we are looking into providing more trophies for next year, and definitely more parking,” Arnold continued. “There were so many vehicles worthy of an award. We truly appreciate all of the participants and volunteers for making this a show everyone will remember.”
•Best of Show: Terry and Betty Williams, 1932 Ford convertible.
•Club Participation: Team Sunworks.
•Antique Car: First place, Bob Dudley, 1937 Ford Deluxe coupe; second place, Steve Foster, 1916 Model T.
•Antique truck: First place, Steve Hampton, 1935 Dodge; second place, Joe Murray, 1939 Chevy.
•Classic Car I: First place, Mitch and Sadie Downs, 1955 Chevy; second place, Bill and Madilyn Mow, 1963 Ford Gallaxie.
•Classic Truck I: First place, Shawn Lindblad, 1955 Chevy step side; second place, Charles Craig, 1948 Chevy.
•Classic Car II: First place, Brandon McClelland, 1966 Chevy Chevelle; second place, Gail Sinyard, 1965 Mustang.
•Classic Truck II: First place, Daymond Davis, 1975 Ford Bronco; second place, Tim Dougan, 1968 GMC 1500.
•Modern Domestic Car: First place, Tony and Cathy Fletcher, 2012 Dodge Challenger; second place, Robert Widner, 2016 Ford GT 350.
•Modern Truck: First place, Tony King, 2000 Toyota Tacoma; second place, Jack Revels, 1990 Chevy 454 SS.
•Modern Import Car: First place, Brian Rollefson, 2011 Audi A5; second place, Nicole Ferlito, 2015 Nissan GTR.
•Rad Rod: First place, Clint Godwin, 1933 Plymouth Sedan; second place, Rod Kellog, 1930 Ford Model A.
•Street Rod/Custom: First place, Terry and Betty Williams, 1932 Ford Convertible; second place, Pat Cox, ‘65 Cobra Roadster.
•Southern Custom Creations Choice Awards: Tillman Hunter, 1970 Dodge Charger R/T; Adrian Zungia, 2011 Subaru STi; Walter and Sandie Williams, Street Rod.
•Arnold-Baker Chevrolet Choice Awards: Alan and Kathy, 1970 Chevy Nova; Ronnie Prim, 1957 Chevy; Mitch and Sadie Downs. 1955 Chevy.