Sasser Squeals Out With Top Car Show Prize
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Rick Sasser and his 1936 Auburn Boatail Speedster Roadster took home the top prize of Best in Show at the annual Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival Squealin’ Car Show on Saturday, October 4.
This year’s car show had dozens of car enthusiasts entering their prized ride for a chance at bragging rights and a trophy, as the Lyons First Baptist Church parking lot was filled with classic cars and treasured newer models.
The awards were as follows: Best Survivor Adam Larisley and his 1966 Ford F-100 Best Hot Rod Je- Wallace and his 1954 Ford Custom Vicky Best 1987 & Earlier Truck – Jerome Dyal and his 1965 Chevrolet C-10 Best 1988 & Newer Truck – Jose Ramos and his 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Best 1973-2000 Car
– Perry Brown and his 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Best 1972 & Earlier Car – Casey Edwards and his 1951 Chevrolet Bel Air Best 2000 & Newer Vehicle – Jamie Rojo and his 2022 Ford F-150 Best Patina Alan Stalvey and his 1967 GMC C1500 Best Import Rob ert Chalkley and his 2017 Toyota 86 Best Motorcycle Tim Powell and his 2004
Harley Softail Deuce Best Oldsmobile Clark Stewart and his 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Vert People's Choice Darrell Copeland and his 1973 VW Squealer's Choice Alan Stalvey and his 1967 GMC C1500 The show also named the Top 20 cars in the show, which included: Michael Howard and his 1977 Chevrolet Corvette; Terry Gofforth and his 2005 Ford Mustang GT; Mick McClain and his 1937 Ford Coupe; Garry Eunice and his 1986 Chevrolet C10; Luis Arreguin and his 2004 Chevrolet Silverado; Vikter Sasser and his 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray; Dwayne and Charlene Carter and their 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Truck; Chris Byrd and his 2019 Lexus RCF; James Frank and his 1970 Plymouth Duster; David Ellington and his 1970 Chevrolet El Camino; Sherrie Harville and his 1972 Nova; Robert Turner and his 1995 C-10 Silverado; George Brinson Jr. and his 1963 Ford Falcon; Chris Turner and his 1985 Chevrolet C-10; Judy McManus and her 1940 Modified Streetrod Ford 2-Door Sedan; Billy Harville and his 1972 Dodge Challenger; Willard Thomas and his 1971 Dodge Charger 500; Freddie Bates and his 2023 Ford Mustang GT; Jordan Giles and his 2001 Chevrolet Camaro SS; and Brian Pearcey and his 1973 Chevrolet Corvette.
In addition to the car show, several vehicles squealed in to the annual Squeal In, Squeal Out event – which is held in conjunction with the annual Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival Street Dance – to show off their rides and fellowship with other car enthusiasts.
A FULL PARKING LOT – The Lyons First Baptist Church parking lot was filled with prized hot rods, trucks, and classic cars, as the Real Squeal BBQ and Music Festival hosted the annual Squealin’ Car Show.Photo by Makaylee Randolph
SELECTING SQUEALER’S CHOICE – Lyons City Councilman Ivy Toole looks through the vehicles at the Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival Squealin’ Car Show to select a vehicle for the Squealer’s Choice award.Photo by Makaylee Randolph
