The First Coast Car Council held their 28th annual car show at a new venue this year. In past years it was held downtown in Jacksonville at the Landing and was called "Rolling on the River". This year the show was held at the Trout Creek Fish Camp in St. Augustine and so the name was changed to "Cruisin' to the Creek". The venue was great with plenty of shade and a much more relaxed atmosphere than downtown. The day was hot but the rain stayed away and over 400 vehicles and 6000 people came to the show with more than 50 vendors there. All of the shows have been for charity, specifically the Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville. In fact when all was said and done over $18,000 was raised.
Ladies from the Ronald McDonald House participating in the Tow Drag.
This wasn't just a car show though, it was a family fair. There was a slow drag race, whoever took the longest to go the distance. There was also the tow drags where teams of six people would compete to see who could pull the tow truck across the line the fastest. There was also plenty of food and fun for the kinds and adults including boat rides from Freedom Boat Club.
This was the first event that I was requested to photograph and took a photo of almost every car that rolled in (there was a communication error with one of the traffic directors and some snuck in) and printed photos on site. This was the first time I have tried doing this and while I was so busy I didn't get to see all of the show it was a great opportunity and learning experience for not only me but the event coordinators to improve the show for next year.
For the full set of photos check out the album on my Facebook page.
A crowd gathers for the awards announcements.
Here are the award winners.
Best In show
• Antique – 194 – 1934 Ford Coupe –Earl Wagner
• Classic – 409 – 1966 Dodge Charger – Kendall Carson
• Modern – 459 – 2011 Chevy Camaro – James Russo
• Foreign – 251 – 1973 MGB – Neil Nelson
• Trucks/other – 229 – 1953 Dodge M37 – Mark Ellis
Top 40 (Random Order)
• 202 – 2011 Dodge Challenger – Robert Atkinson
• 381 – 1955 Chevy Belair
• 243 – 1968 Camaro – Chris Lang
• 214 – 1951 Chevy Pick Up – Wayne Lincoln
• 247 - 2010 Roush 427R – Mike McEvoy
• 171 – 1954 Ford F-100 Pick Up – Ricky Hestiken
• 310 - 1930 Ford Pick Up – Dale Schwartz
• 240 – 1942 Ford GPW – Stan Kinmonth
• 195 – 1966 VW bug – Alfred Taylor
• 137 – 1965 Chevrolet Pick Up – Kameron Witt
• 403 – 1966 Corvette Sting Ray – Larry Johnson
• 402 – 1934 Chevy – Steve Eden field
• 258 – 1937 Ford Tudor – Bob Stanton
• 317 – 2000 Ford Mustang – Terri Norero
• 430 – 2014 Dodge Challenger – Paige Lilley
• 215 – 1964 Camaro SS – Tommy Marcy
• 218 – 1966 Ford Ranchero – Bug Shell
• 293 – 1996 Ford Bronco – Jason Lawler
• 434 – 1953 Ford F-100 Alan Batsow
• 454- 1966 Chevelle – Jason Birkerstaft
• 429 – 1958 Austin Healey – D. Anderson
• 282 – 1990 Jeep Wrangler Don & Jenni Fisher
• 307 – 1960 Mercedes 190 SL – Alan Winer
• 264 – 1956 Ford F-100 Paul Valera
• 209 – 1979 Dodge LIL Red Truck – Tommy Jubito
• 345 – 1974 VW – Becky Stone
• 365 – 1957 Ford Thunderbird – Jack Cassidy
• 118 – 2013 BMW 2013 – Michael Fargnoli
• 374 – 1958 Chevy Impala – John & Karen Chant
• 389 – 1964 Ford Galaxie – Allen Woods
• 443 – 1952 Chevy Pick Up – Peter Dobrie
• 406 – 2011 Ford Mustang – Ed Sobolewski
• 488 – 1967 Pontiac GTO – Charley Pierro
• 482 – 1995 Ford Mustang – William Curtis
• 207 – 2007 Dodge Ram Truck – Kevin Henry
• 111 – 1971 Chevy Corvette – Dave & Susan Bacher
• 487 – 1956 Ford F-100 – Capt. Tom King
• 265 – 2013 Ford Mustang – Dan Vogel
• 262 – 1984 Chevy Camaro – Dewey Shaid
Choice Awards
• J-Tech – 483 – 2013 Boss Hoss Motorcycle Trike – Mike Fishkin
• Ronald McDonald House – 486 – 1954 Corvette – Bill Soman
• Hooters - 484 – 1955 Sunliner – Jason D.
• Show Chairman’s – 388 – 1933 Ford - James Roberson
• Clay County Cruisers – 352 – 1966 Chevy II – Darryl Everage
• Jacksonville Automotive Muscle – 360 – 1936 Chevy 2 door – Kevin & Jodie Brown
• Times Union Award – 313 – 1956 Crown Victoria – Fred Lasco
• Ring Power – 181 – 1961 Chevrolet Impala – Tim Brown
• President’s – 239 - 1946 Chevy Truck – Jody Knauf
Vystar Awards
• Best 4 cylinder – 342 – 2008 Dodge Caliber – Travis Greenwood
• Best turbo – 223 – 2004 Subaru WRX – Rick Wilson
• Best stance – 174 – 1970 International Scout – Christopher Ingles
• Best hot hatch – 479 – 2006 Scion TC – Ray Nicks
• Best drift car – 386 – 2009 Nissan GTR – M. Lewis
Hooters/ Jeep Awards
• Best Off Road lights – 410 – 1993 Jeep Wrangler - Tommy Schmidt
• Sky Scraper – 476 – 1999 Jeep – Wayne Dejio
• Biggest wheels – 164 – 2004 Jeep Rubicon – Greg Brantley
• Best Paint – 361 – 2011 Jeep Wrangler – Brandon Drydon
• Least Likely to get stuck – 256 – 2006 Jeep Wrangler – Mike Romines