Featured News: The 18th annual Benefit Car and Truck Show was held on June 3, 2023, on Blue Ridge Community College’s Henderson County Campus. View/download the full photo gallery on Google Drive or on Facebook. (Photos by Rich Keen, Marketing & Communications Dept.)
Marketing & Communications Dept.
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – More than 30 ‘Best in Show’ awards were given to community members who displayed their impressive vehicles at the June 3 automobile show at Blue Ridge Community College. All proceeds from vehicle entry fees collected during the 18th annual Benefit Car and Truck Show will support students enrolled in Blue Ridge’s Automotive Technology Program as they compete in upcoming SkillsUSA competitions. The event was hosted by the Great Smoky Mountains Region and Little Detroit Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America.
At the June 3 car show, several Blue Ridge automotive students were recognized as “Tools for Techs” winners by the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance.
During the car show, several Blue Ridge automotive students were also recognized as “Tools for Techs” winners by representatives of the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance. This year’s student recipients recommended by Blue Ridge transportation program faculty were Blake Leonard, Jacob Nance, Rainy Fizer, Luke Burton, Thomas Lyne and Cody Russell.
2023 ‘Best in Show’ Awards and Sponsors:
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• President’s Choice Award, sponsored by JZM Tire & Auto
Winner: Jennifer Lancaster, 1956 BMW Isetta
• People’s Choice Award, sponsored by Barry Capps Marine Service Inc.
Winner: Jackie Smith, 1939 Chevy PU
• Best GM Award, sponsored by Boyd Chevrolet, Buick
Winner: Vincent Edwards, 1964 Chevy Impala
• Best Ford Award, sponsored by Park’s Ford
Winner: Miles Champion, 1932 Ford
• Best MOPAR Award, sponsored by Quik Mart Citgo/Subway
Winner: Barry Capps, 1970 Plymouth Duster
• Best of Show Award, sponsored by Napa Auto Parts/B&W Auto Supply
Winner: David Peeler, 1912 Packard 304E
• Best Pre-War Award, sponsored by Gosnell Used Auto Parts
Winner: Karl Wolfe, 1930 Ford A
• Best Unrestored Original Award, sponsored by Great Smoky Mountains Region AACA
Winner: Amy Camper, 1914 Ford T
• Best Restored Original Award, sponsored by Little Detroit Chapter AACA
Winner: David Watson, 1958 Chevy Corvette
• Best Import Award, sponsored by Hilton Head Capital Partners
Winner: Rob Branson, 1963 Triumph TR4
• Best Custom Award, sponsored by Morrow Paint & Body
Winner: Tom Brown, 1996 Suzuki X90
• Best Domestic Award, sponsored by Mark’s Home & Property Care LLC
Winner: John Brownlee, 1965 Chevy SS Malibu
• Best Truck Award, sponsored by Justus Truck Lines Inc.
Winner: Chloe Williams, 1959 Chevy Apache
• Best Orphan Award, sponsored by Old Carb Doctor
Winner: Claudette Jenkins, 1971 International Scout
• Best Street Rod Award, sponsored by Kiser Insurance Agency
Winner: Danny Bracken, 1971 Chevy Nova
• Best Race Car Award, sponsored by Quik Mart Citgo/Subway
Winner: John Walker, 1980 Chevy Corvette
• Best Restro Rod Award, sponsored by WHKP Radio Station
Winner: George Conserva, 1950s Chevy 150
• Special Interest Award, sponsored by Mills River Car Wash
Winner: Mark Brown, 1969 Ford Mustang
• Best Motorcycle Award, sponsored by Triumph on Broadway
Winner: Brian Patterson, 1973 Triumph
• Brass Era Award, sponsored by Harmony Corners
Winner: Frank and Paula Spinale, 1911 Cadillac 30
• Best Rat Rod Award, sponsored by Grand Motoring
Winner: Waylon Redden, 1931 Ford F-180
• Highest Mileage Award, sponsored by Buffalo Creek Vacations
Winner: Jennifer Lancaster, 1956 BMW Isetta (306 miles drive to show)
• Club Participation Award, sponsored Blue Ridge Auto and Conservatory
Winning Club: Carolina Mountain Car Club (24 members in attendance)
• Hero’s Choice Award, sponsored by North Carolina Region AACA
Winner: Thurman Hill, 1935 Chevy Army Truck
• Best Post War Award, sponsored by Van’s Auto Service
Winner: Bill Lacklair, 1957 Porsche Speedster
• Driving Young America Award, sponsored by Hilton Head Concours D’Elegance
Winner: Jacob Stone, 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS (Bought at age 14 and did the frame off restoration himself. Driven daily.)
• Women Driving America Award, sponsored by Hilton Head Capital Partners
Winners: Kim Medefindt, 1967 Chevy Camaro R/S Convertible (Kim rebuilt her engine and did most of the restoration herself.)
• Best GM Truck Award, sponsored by Morrow Paint & Body
Winner: Jackie Smith, 1939 Chevy P4
• Best Ford Truck Award, sponsored by R&D Finishing
Winner: Mike Gries, 1983 Ford F-250
• Best MOPAR Truck Award, sponsored by Humiston Chiropractic
Winner: Betty Bivens, 1934 Dodge PU
• Best Paint Award, sponsored by Carolina Auto Paint
Winner: Kathy Gilliam, 1967 Chevy Chevelle Malibu
• Best Orphan Truck Award, sponsored by Staging Lane Automotive & Rod Shop
Winner: Bob Lancaster, 1963 Datsun 370 PU
• Best Tractor Award
Winner: Leeroy Nicholson, Oliver