INA, Ill. (Oct. 19, 2013) - Despite a rainy start Saturday morning, the fall Car Show hosted at Rend Lake College brought out more than 80 vehicles and hundreds of people for family fun and prizes.
Events were spread across campus, from a small swap meet, to slot car racing in the Auto Shop, to lines of vehicles for judging, and including food prepared by the RLC Culinary Arts program and live entertainment from Hot Rod Nights.
Colton Payne, LEFT, and Nate Ragland went toe-to-toe Saturday afternoon in the Rend Lake College Auto Shop for slot racing. The Fall Car Show hosted many such family-friendly events throughout the day. Click on the image for a larger view.
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RLC Automotive Technology Professor Nigel Thompson said the show went extremely well after getting a late start.
“I think the weather held some people back, but then we had a big rush of people show up,†said Thompson. “It’s a nice day outside and we’ve got a lot of great cars and trucks that came out to share the day with us and support Rend Lake College students. I really want to thank the members of the Kingsmen Car Club of Mt. Vernon who has helped us out a lot. I’ve very happy about the turnout.â€
Thompson also thanked the faculty and staff of Rend Lake College for their hardwork throughout the day.
Over 80 cars and trucks registered into the first Fall Car Show hosted at Rend Lake College's Ina campus. The participants helped raise money for a new Automotive Technology scholarship, which will be awarded to a future RLC student in the 2014-15 academic year. Click on the image for a larger view.
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Proceeds from the Car Show went toward a new Car Show Scholarship for future RLC students interested in the Automotive Technology program. The scholarship will be awarded in the 2014-15 academic year.
Door prizes were donated by Tommy T’s of Mt. Vernon, Mt. Vernon AutoZone, Federated Auto Parts of Mt. Vernon, Bumper to Bumper of Benton, NAPA of Mt. Vernon, the Jefferson County Schools Credit Union, Il-Mo Welding Products of Mt. Vernon, Don’s Stereo and Speed Center of Mt. Vernon and Wilkey’s Airport Restaurant in Mt. Vernon.
There were 11 specialty awards given out during the event, in addition to top 10 dating from 1982 and newer and top 20 dating from 1981 and older. The specialty awards are as follows:
Best Car to Rod Washousen, 1939 Cadillac Coupe
Best Truck to Larry Dawson, 1971 Chevy Cheyenne C10
Best Mopar to Rex Brieseacher, 1968 Dodge Super Bee
Best Paint to Artie and Stacey Langston, 1935 Dodge 5 Window Coupe
Best Motor to Mike Johnson, 1967 Chevy Impala
Best Ford to Lyle Wood, 1956 Ford Sunliner
Most Original to Don and Sharon Nichols, 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
Best GM to Dean and Marlene Parks, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
Best Interior to Jim Dorris, 1937 Chevy Sedan
President’s Choice to Toot and Mary Arview, 1951 Chevy Pick-up
Best of Show to Chris Glisson, 1977 Mustang Cobra
Chris Glisson's 1977 Mustang Cobra took home the lifesize trophy Saturday afternoon for winning "Best of Show" at the first Fall Car Show hosted at Rend Lake College. Click on the image for a larger view.
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To check out all of the photos from the show, click here.