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The Kingsport Antique and Rod
Club held the annual Wilderness Trail Rod Run on Saturday May 24, 2008 at
the historic Train Station in downtown Kingsport, TN.
There were 249 cars registered consisting of Antiques, Muscle Cars, Race
Cars, Street Rods, and Classics. The corporate sponsors for this years
show were John's Auto Sales and Rainbow Motors. Live entertainment was
provided by "P.F. Flyers", who performed Oldies/Rock&Roll
Music for the crowd. Antique shops were open on Broad Street for participants and
spectators to browse, and Food vendors were present with an abundance of
wonderful food and many local resturants were open. Games were played and
both Child and Adult winners were presented with hand made trophies and
cash. Over $1000 was given away to participants and numerous door prizes
were presented to lucky winners through out the afternoon. Plaques were
presented to some lucky winners for things like the Presidents Pick,
Lady’s Pick. Ray Presnell, NSRA East Tennessee
Safety Inspector was also present to give an award of Merit to the Street
Rod of his choice. There were eight brand new bicycles given away to some
lucky youngsters who were enjoying the festivities.
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Presidents Pick:
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Don
Newbry, '71VW Boat Wagon
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Chairman's
Choice:
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George Gibson, '68 Camero
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Lady's Favorite:
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Glen Stipes, '53 Chevy PU
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Long Distance
Award:
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John Moore, '57 Chevy Wagon, 249 miles
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Club
Participation:
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Daniel Boone AACA
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NSRA Safety
Award:
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Dallas Reed, '50
Cadillac
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Buck Doran Memorial
Merit Award:
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Mickel Smith
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Poker Walk
Winner:
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Bill Greene
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50/50 Winner:
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$245
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