2009-10-01 / News

2009 Richard Crane Memorial Big Rig Truck Show Winners

St. Ignace

September 18, 19, 20

•Best of Show - Non-Working

Ron Baird of Thorntown, Indiana - Hoffman Transportation (2000 Peterbilt 379 with tanker)

•Best of Show - Working Combo: Jeremy Hassevoort of Holland, Michigan - Rabbit River Transport (1986 Peterbilt 359)

•Best of Show - Working Bobtail: Doug Scholten of Holland, Michigan - Rabbit River Transport (2010 Peterbilt 389)

•Richard Crane Memorial Award: Brian and Rick Hitchcock - MBH Trucking

•Mayor's Choice

Bobtail: Brian and Rick Hitchcock - MBH Trucking

Combo: Monty Anderson - Bogie's Express

•Mackinac Bridge Authority Choice

Bobtail: Bob and Shelly Brinker

Combo: Jeremy Trout - Bogie's Express

•Bobtail with Sleeper - 100,000 Miles or less: Doug Scholten of Holland, Michigan - Rabbit River Transport (2010 Peterbilt 389)

•Bobtail with Sleeper - New to 5 years old: Barry Hasdert - Jade Transport

•Bobtail with Sleeper - 6- 10 Years old: J & R Schleuger

•Bobtail with Sleeper - 11- 24 Years old: Matt Schellie

•Bobtail Working - Intense Custom: Rick Hitchcock - MBH Trucking

•Bobtail - 1983 or Older… Chad Poll

•Bobtail Day Cab - 1984 or Newer: Chris Hubbie

•Company Bobtail - 1984 or Newer: Craig Phenice - Groeb Farms

•Bobtail Wash and Park: Ted MacDonald - Bedrock Express

•Combo Van - Reefer: Jeremy Hassevoort of Holland, Michigan - Rabbit River Transport (1986 Peterbilt 359)

•Combo - Intense Custom: Steve Mitchell

•Combo with Dump: Rod Obbink - Obbink Builders

•Combo with Platform: Matt Parker - Tapp Transport

•Combo - Multi-axle: Mike Grahm

•Combo - LCV: Dale Winchell - Stress Con LTD

•Combo Specialized: Ed Jacques - Accurate Auto Carriers

•Company Combo: Jeremy Trout - Bogie's Express

•Combo - Wash and Park: Larry Brown

• Antique Bobtail - 1970 and Newer: Steve Vanzytveld - Obbink Builders

•Antique Bobtail - 1969 and Older: Randy Terstra - M & K Quality Trucks

•Antique Combo - 1970 and Newer: John VanderWahl - Reefer Service

• Antique Combo - 1969 and Older: George Wacker - Wacker Oil (1931 Ford Model "AA" and tank)

•Non-Working - Intense Custom: Ron Baird of Thorntown, Indiana - Hoffman Transportation (2000 Peterbilt 379 with tanker)

• Special Interest: Warren Nyland - Roddy's Truck Exchange

"ON THE WATERFRONT"

CAR AND TRUCK SHOW

• Best of Show: Roger and Dala Granzo of Belding (1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible)

•Best of Show: Fred and Betty Mann of Greenville (1966 Ford Fairlane GTA Convertible)

•People's Choice: Phil and Joyce Bellerose of Sault Ste. Marie (1966 Ford Galaxie)

•Best Station Wagon: Tom and Sandy Ayer of Springfield, Ohio (1960 Plymouth)

•Best Four Door: Gary and Gail Olger of Greenville (1968 Chrysler Newport)

•Mayor's Choice Car: Randy Huskey of St. Ignace (1967 Chevelle SS)

•Mayor's Choice Truck: Larry Wilke of Wallace (1952 GMC Truck)

•Top 10 Winners:

Brian Wenzel of Hemlock (1959 Jeep)

Adam Cutler of Alanson (1989 Ford Probe GT): Jim and Marian Kenny of Greenville (1971 Ford Torino)

George Garen of St. Ignace (1966 Chevy Nova SS)

Doug Green of Lake Orion (1965 AC Cobra - replica)

Gene and Evie Potchynok of Perry (1963 Chevy SS)

Clete Coombs of Holly (1954 Chevy Bel Air)

Bob Shay of Fairview (1956 Ford F-100 Truck)

Frank Sorrels of St. Ignace (1931 Ford Model "A")

Bryon Johnson of Manistique (1955 Chevy Truck)

PEDAL CAR AND MODEL

TRUCK SHOW

•Best Car: Christine Brown of Moran ("Christine," 1958 Plymouth)

•Best Truck: Dan Czar of Redford (Mack Truck)

•Best Custom: Dan Czar of Redford (Mack Truck)

•Best Original: Thomas Reed of Charlotte (Vintage race car)

•Best Restored: Thomas Reed of Charlotte (Vintage race car)

•Best Display: Christine Brown of Moran ("Christine," 1958 Plymouth); Dan Czar of Redford (Mack Truck)

•Best Paint: Dan Czar of Redford (Mack Truck)

•Best Interior: Christine Brown of Moran ("Christine," 1958 Plymouth)

•Best Specilized Interior: Christine Brown of Moran ("Christine," 1958 Plymouth)

•Best of Show Sweepstakes Trophy: Dan Czar of Redford (Mack Truck)

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