Ogden ALC Car Show -- Cool rides, hot times!

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  • By Krista Starker
  • Hilltop Times Correspondent
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah --  Large crowds gathered Wednesday June 26 to enjoy the seventh annual Ogden ALC Car Show. The event was held at Centennial Park and featured a variety of cars from 1929 to the present and featured great music, Visa gift card drawings, and a delicious barbecue by Holy Smoke BBQ.

"We had 102 entries this year, that's up 15 perent than the previous year, we had over 1500 people," said Julie Lehr, Protocol Lead for the Ogden Air Logistics Complex and organizer of the event.

Before the parade began of the winning vehicles from the various categories Commander Maj. Gen. Brent H. Baker Sr. conducted a short commander's call, addressing the current high temperatures throughout the state and urged those out in the heat to stay safe.

"This is my first full summer in Utah and I am really enjoying this amazing state we have here. Don't take for granted what a great state this is to live in and work, but these are the 101 critical days of summer. Go out and enjoy yourselves but please be safe because we rely on you to come back healthy," said Baker.

He continued by thanking all those of the Air Logistics Complex for their hard work and for all who helped make the car show possible.

The parade of champions featured winners from 22 different categories ranging from best paint, best all original, and most unique to generals choice.

The winners were:

Best Custom Modified Engine -- a 2002 Don Davis Dragster entered by Dan Thompson. Thompson built the car himself and reported his best time so far is 8.00 at 167 mph.

Best Unique -- a 1978 Volkswagen Bus Camper Deluxe entered by Jason Smurthwaite. The van was a father and son restoration and has the original cabinets and accessory tent.

Best Production Race -- a 1956 Chevy 2 door sedan entered by Robert Nettles.

Best Survivor/All Original -- a 1954 Chevrolet Corvette entered by Jim Larkin. Purchased in 1956 from the first owner, the vehicle still has its original service policy, operations manual, original factory tires and has around 92 thousand miles on it.

Best Custom Owner Built -- a 1970 Ford Mustang entered by Brett Hamblin. Everything on the car was completed by Hamblin except for the upholstery.

General's Choice -- a 1970 Chevy Chevelle entered by Lenny Romero.

Best Paint (Car) -- a 2010 Chevy Camaro entered by Charles Cousins.

Best 1949 and Older -- a 1932 Ford 3 Window Coupe entered by Dennis Cleverley

Best 1950-59 -- a 1955 Chevy Bel Air entered by Gary Cooper.

Best 1960-69 -- a 1967 Shelby AC Cobra entered by Mary and Kallen Kerr.

Best 1970-79 -- a 1971 Dodge Challenger entered by Devin Rasmussen.

Best 1980-89 -- a 1986 Chevrolet IROC-Z Camaro entered by Steven Klegin.

Best 1990-99 -- a 1992 Jaguar XJS 12 entered by Mary Kerr.

Best 2000-Present -- a 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 entered by Tracy Lloyd.

Best Cruiser Custom -- a 2009 Victory Vegas Jackpot entered by Steve Liston.

Best Paint (Motorcycle) -- a 2003 Victory Vegas entered by Devin Rasmussen.

Best Sport or Race -- 1982 Kazuki Draybike entered by Shayne and Jason Tueller.

Best 1959 and Older (Truck) -- a 1955 Chevy Pickup entered by Jake Dominguez. This truck was completely rebuilt custom from the frame up. The truck is all remote controlled and has no door handles.

Best Restoration -- a 1950 Chevrolet 3100 entered by David Baker.

Best 1960 or Newer (Truck) -- a 1961 Chevy Apache entered by Duane Blue.

Best Paint (Truck) -- a 1964 Chevrolet Panel entered by Brian Cooke.

Best Work in Progress -- a 1961 Chevy Pickup entered by Harold Tilton.

Lehr said that the vehicles were judged based on the first impression or the "wow factor" of the vehicle which included the paint, and looking for a clean and sharp look. Also the stance -- the vehicle looks good while stopped. The wheels needed to be clean, with good tires with a good fit for the vehicle image. Interior, was judged on if the elements were clean and finished. The engine compartment, was also looked at to see if it was clean and neat.