2nd Annual Vicksburg Cruisers Red Carpet Classic Car Show !
05 April 2008
at Blackburn Motors Complex on the North Frontage Road.
This year the weather beat us up tremendously. The day before he show we had some terrible storms here in Vicksburg. That had a lot to do with only 50 registered vehicles making it to the show.
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Trophies were a big hit with the crowd again this year. The Cruisers had quite an experience custom-making the trophies.
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A few of the Club Cars that were at the show.
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The entertainment started with Mr. "C" at 8:00am and did not stop until the show was over at 4:00pm. Mr. "C" hails from the Red Carpet City and provides entertainment for various local events and did an outstanding job for us today.
We had another visit from the ever popular "Elvis" this year! Mr. Gene Maynard, an "Elvis Tribute Artist" has performed all over the South and is known far and wide. He entertained everyone with a magnificant show.
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Haven House provided lunch specials and snacks throughout the day.
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Here are some of the cars that participated in our show.
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The awards ceremony got kicked off with the Cruisers Vice President Mr. Paul Kuzinski making a few announcements.
Next was a presentation made to Mr. Blackburn from Ms. Scotti Kiihnl the Director of our charity for the event "Haven House" of Vicksburg.
The first awards were presented to the Top Ten participants picked by the Cruisers Executive Committee.
The award for Favorite Mopar
The award for Favorite GM
The award for Favorite Ford
The award for Favorite Other Make
The award for Favorite Modern Iron
An award from our chief sponsor - Mr. Blackburn and Mr. Hickman present the award as a Blackburn Pick to
Next the "Bad To The Bone" award was presented to
The Best Engine award went to
The Best Painted car was awarded to
Judged the Best Interior was for
The favorite of the Haven House crew went to Tim for his "restomod" 1967 Mustang
Now we were down to the top 2 awards.
The People's Choice was earned by
Finally and deservingly so, the award for "Best of Show" was presented to
After the trophies were awarded came the 50/50, and cash giveaways. The Vicksburg Cruisers want to thank Blackburn Motor Works for their chief sponsorship, the other sponsors for help with the event and all those that donated prizes and give-aways. We also wish to thank all the club volunteers without who's help the show could not have been such a huge success.
With the help of our prime sponsor Blackburn Motor Company and many other sponsors, the "2nd Annual Vicksburg Red Carpet Classic Car Show" and the Vicksburg Cruisers raised $ for our local charity "Haven House", a shelter for the battered and abused.
In recognition of the work that the Cruisers and Blackburn did this year,
We also want to thank all the participants for their support and hope to see you all back again next year.
Happy Trails To You . . .!