Barstow Route 66 "Mother Road" Museum

June 2007

The 7th anniversary Car show Results

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Top Awards

Top Awards - (In order of registration)
#19 Cathy Ayers of Victorville, CA 1968 Chevrolet Nova
#20 Bobby & Teresa Poole of Yermo, CA 1938 Ford 2-dr. Sedan
#32 David Rapponotti of Barstow, CA 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
#33 Phillip G. Jensen of Pahrump, NV 1970 Pontiac GP
#39 Ron F. Torres of Lakewood, CA 1950 Studebaker Champion
#47 Dan LaPorte of Baldy Mesa, CA 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass
#51 Ann Saenz of Apple Valley, CA 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe
#57 Maria Contreras of San Diego, CA 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS
#59 Bud Nelson of Sugarloaf, CA 1957 Thunderbird
#67 Richard Hill of Hesperia, CA 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS

Five Distinctive Awards

Special Hand-made Shield Plaques
Route 66 Queens' Pick:
William W. Downs of Big Bear Lake, CA 1911 Ford Model T
Hard Luck Award:
James & Diana Nichols of Apple Valley, CA 1964 Ford Falcon Pro Street
Under Construction:
#3 Greg Anderson of Barstow, CA 1969 Ford 428 Cobra Jet
Longest Distance:
#30 Ron Bohnstedt of Lake Havasu, AZ 1977 BMC Pickup
Museum Choice:
#11 Charles W. Rhoades of Apple Valley, CA 1929 Ford Model A 2-dr.

Best of Show:
#26 Dick & Linda Car of Bakersfield, CA 1936 Ford Sedan

 

The Route 66 Museum's 7th Anniversary Classic Car Show Celebration brought over 90 antique and unique cars and motorcycles for a day of fun and competition. Registrants came from all around California. Fifteen special Route 66 shield-shaped plaques created by Eddie Cordova for the top ten plus five distinctive awards were presented to the winners.



Super DJ KevDog played the best mix of 50s/60s, hotrod tunes.

Albert Okura & his Juan Pollo staff served up the best tasting chicken with side dishes of potato salad, rice, beans, tortillas, chips & salsa. Juan Pollo's cast of giant sized cartoon characters, Taz and Daffy Duck, watched over the event.

Raffle prizes, valued over $2000, included free car washes, free movie passes to the local Skyline Drive-In Theatre, free meals & desserts from nearby popular restaurants and fast-food places and other wonderful items.

Special thanks to our sponsors, contributors, and volunteers who helped with this event! Some are listed here. (Please notify us of any corrections or additions.) Please check out these fine businesses.

Route 66 Supplyline 702-434-0405 · Rebel Rails 931-670-6077 www.rebelrails.com · Larry & Helen Gunde of Wrenchware 951-202-6101 www.wrenchwareinc.com · Barstow Industrial Hardware, 28777 W. Old Hwy 58, Barstow 760-256-6220 · Barstow Appraisal, Nancy Summers, Certified General Real Estate Appraiser 909-494-5592 www.barstowappraisal.com · American Road Magazine 877-285-5434 www.mockturtlepress.com · Larry's Thunderbird & Mustang Parts, 1180 California Ave #B, Corona, CA 92881 www.larrysmustang.com · Meguiar's Inc 800-347-5700 www.meguiars.com · Coco's Family Restaurant, 1311 E Main St, Barstow 760-256-8992

Tanger Outlets, I1-5 at Lenwood Rd, Barstow 800-409-3175 www.tangeroutlet.com · Sizzler Restaurants, 1523 E Main St, Barstow 760-256-2525 · Skyline Drive-In Theatre, 31175 Old Hwy 58, Barstow 760-256-3333

David Sheehan of Hollywood Closeups www.hollywoodcloseups.com Researching Route 66 for travel TV Show. · Rosita's Restaurant, 540 W Main St, Barstow 760-256-1058 · Carrow's Family Restaurant, 1200 E Main St, Barstow 760-256-0415 · Peggy Sue's Nifty 50's Diner, 35654 E Yermo Rd, Barstow 760-254-3370 · Bun Boy Restaurant, 1890 W Main St, Barstow 760-256-8082

Juan Pollo Restaurant, 413 W Main St, Barstow 760-255-1166, Albert Okura & Jack Marcus 909-885-6324 www.juanpollo.com They cater! High praise for service & food. · Drive Magazine 800-764-6278 www.driveonline.com

Kevin Williams aka DJ KevDog of Victorville, CA 760-242-2597 50s/60s & hot rod tunes was a hit at our event. He will DJ parties, events, weddings receptions, etc. · Egge Machine Company 800-866-EGGE www.egge.com · Foster's Old Fashioned Freeze, 1580 W Main St, Barstow 760-256-8842 · Del Taco, 401 E First Ave, Barstow 760-256-2810 · Los Domingo's Restaurant & Lounge, 1520 E Main St, Barstow 760-256-1381 · DiNapoli's Firehouse Italian Eatery, 1358 E Main St, Barstow 760-256-1094 · Idle Spurs Steak House, 690 Old Hwy 58, Barstow 760-256-8888 · Calico Ghost Town 800-TO CALICO · Sparkle Car Wash, 1421 W Main St, Barstow 760-256-2941 · Candy Crate - Hard to find retro candy, gift ideas for every occasion www.candycrate.com

City of Barstow www.barstowca.org · San Bernardino Conference & Visitors Bureau 800-867-8366 www.route-66.org/ Stater Bros. 17th Annual San Bernardino Rendezvous Sept. 14-17, 2006

Speedway Motors, Inc. www.speedwaymotors.com · DMP Enterprises Inc. Chatsworth, CA 888-MRBOLTS www.dmpolish.com · European Home Design, Persian Rug Masters, 16088 Outer Bear Valley Rd, Victorville - Free Home Consultation 760-843-7474 www.europeanhomedesign.com · Gem Guides Books 626-855-1611 · Ton Forbes of Budget Blinds of the High Desert - Free In-Home Consultation 760-955-2111 or 888-88-Budget www.budgetblinds.com · California Association of 4-Wheel Drive Clubs of Encino, CA 818-705-3930 · Antique Auto Battery Manufacturing Co. 800-426-7580 www.antiqueautobattery.com · Hemmings Motor News 800-227-4373 www.hemmings.com

Kathy Mobley · Ralph Martin · Eddie & Yvonne Cordova · Harry & Helen Baker · David & Marilyn Blackwell · Bill & Diane Cadenhead · Rick & Sherry Manning · Paul Chassey · Jennifer Hodkin · Lauren Hodkin · Collin Rowe · Toni Hume · Terrance Montgomery · Lucie McMurtie · Kevin Hansel · Bill & Linda Garland · Kris Watson · Harold Stanford · Dave Bruce · Bill & LaVella Tomlinson · Jennifer Rodriguez · Steve & Karen Diffenbacher

Barstow Area Chamber of Commerce www.barstowchamber.com · Miss Route 66 Royalty - Miss Route 66 Pageant U.S. Mini-Nationals in Barstow August 26, 2006 in support of the Mother Road Museum 760-257-3435 www.route66pageant.com 2005 Winners www.route66museum.org/pageant2005.html

Next year promises to be another wonderful celebration. The date is scheduled for June 14, 2008, the day before Father's Day. We will have goody bags for the first 66 registrants and special gifts to honor dads! Volunteers may sign up for next year's event by contacting the museum at 760-255-1890 or barstowmuseum@yahoo.com.

Route 66 Mother Road Museum 681 North First Ave, Barstow, CA. 92311
(760)-255-1890
barstowmuseum@yahoo.com