2011 Fourth of July show

Tri-County Car Club

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY.

2011 Fourth of July Car Show

A car arrives through the main gate of the university for the annual Fourth of July Show on Monday, July 4, 2011.

Awards were given to the top 75 vehicles 1986 and older and the top 25 vehicles, 1987 and newer during the annual show sponsored by the Tri-County Car Club at Campbellsville University.
The club also celebrated 25 years with several special events.

Twelve participants went home with top honors in several categories.
Best of Show, Bob Merchant, 1958 Chevrolet pickup
Best 29 or older, John Leigh, 1929 Desoto
Best Chevy, Paul Robertson, 1960 Chevrolet
Best BOP, Tommy Riggs, 1982 Buick Grand National
Best Engine, Eric Tungate, 1955 Chevrolet
Best Ford, Jerry Sullivan, 1956 Crown Victoria
Best Interior, John Blakemore, 1940 Ford pickup
Best Mopar, Brian Branham, 1966 Plymouth
Best Motorcycle, Tommy Cundiff, 1998 Harley Davidson Road King
Best Mustang, Darryl Squires, 1972 Mustang
Best Paint, Wayne Underwood, 1970 Chevelle SS
Participants' Choice, Elvin Wilson, 1969 Dodge Dart

Larry Kearney checks in Ashley Holt who entered her Corvette in the
show. She received a Top 25 award.

Al Hardin judges one of the 99 cars entered in the show.

There were also many motorcycles on display.

         Darryl Squires registers his 1972 Mustang which won Best Mustang.
         Assisting him is Dorothy Riggs. At right, and also helping participants
         register, is Jean Statz, the club secretary.

Utah Canada, left, and Mike Riggs confer while judging cars. Both have been members of the Tri-County Car Club for many years.

         A proclamation recognizing the Tri-County Car Club for 25 years
        of service to the community was presented by Campbellsville Mayor
        Tony Young, second from left, and Taylor County Judge/Executive
        Eddie Rogers, far right. Accepting the proclamation were, Mark
        Cundiff, left, one of the founders of the club, and Stan McKinney,
        holding the proclamation. McKinney is a charter member of the club
        which was founded on June 8, 1986. He is the only charter member
        who has been a member all 25 years and was presented a plaque
        recognizing his service.

                    Most of the rain missed the show but a bit did fall
                    around noon. Participants dried their cars off and the
                    show went on as scheduled.

Members of the Tri-County Car Club pose for a photo after the July 4, 2011 car show. On the front row from left, are Utah Canada, Stan McKinney, Joe Dudgeon, Dorothy Riggs, Jean Statz and Leon Statz. On the back row, from left, are Bob Cutler, Al Hardin, Mal Kateley, Willard Wise, Norn Colvin, James Shofner, Don Green, Mike Riggs and Ronald Fitzgerald.