It was a record-breaking weekend for the ninth annual Pen City Cruisers car show held Saturday at Riverview Park.
According to some stats shared by Cruisers president Chad Schneider, this year is the club’s 10th anniversary. At Saturday’s show, there were 104 vehicles (a new record) and 78 paid entries (also a new record).
There were 26 club cars and 53 club members in attendance.
Kale and Kole Hudson and their 2016 Charger Hellcat drove the furthest distance, from Fort Campbell, Ky., 445 miles. The Hudsons came to visit family.
Seven cars came from more than 100 miles away, and seven fellow car clubs attended as well.
Schneider’s hope the rain would stay away seemed to be effective, and there were a lot of fans checking out all the cool rides.
The car show is always a fun, popular event, and Schneider said it’s the first show of the year.
“It’s a good way to kick it off for all the car show enthusiasts. It’s a lot of fun because it brings a lot of locals and we bring in a lot of businesses for sponsors. Even the sponsors come down here,” he said, first thing that morning. “I’ve already talked to the police chief, I’ve talked with the fire chief, they’re going to come back and pick their favorite car. It’s nice to get some of the city officials involved too.”
Home Sweet Home Kettle Corn, Hillbilly Haven, Wilson Bros BBQ were also on-site to make sure nobody went hungry.
AWARDS
Top 30 winners were Joe Wilkins, Sam Saffell, Carol Day, Bill Mayes, John Smay, Chuck Nelligan, Margie Jameson, Jesse Richers, Neil Hambley, Dave Woodley, Ron Hutson, Ron Sugars, Steve Bell, Richard Conrad, Monte and Cindy Gray, Stan Boeding, Dan Stames, Dan Foster, Jay Hayes, Jerry Coffey, Randy Ough, Arthur Wagner, Gary Hurt, David Reidner, Pam Lyberger, Gary Deyo, Roger Mowen, John Kilburg, Charlie Ledbetter, Dan Pflibsen, Thad Sommers,
Monty Weiler won the award for best interior, with his ‘77 Tradesman Van. Monte and Cindy Gray won for best engine, in their 1929 “T-Bucket.” Thad Sommers ahd the best wheels, with his ‘67 mustang. The best license plate belongs to Neil Hambley. The Hudsons won an award for the longest distance driven (445 miles).
Fort Madison Police Chief Cody Pothast selected Bill Mays ‘71 Cuda as his his favorite. Fort Madison Fire Chief Chad Hannum selected David Kruse’s bright red 1951 3100 truck. Mayor Matt Mohrfeld’s favorite was Chase Spenser’s ‘70 Maverick. The kids choice award went to Don Crim and his 2019 Challenger Hellcat. The club choice was Alex Rickard’s ‘30 Deluxe Sedan. The Veterans Choice award, picked by 2x4s for Hope veterans, went to Chuck Nelligan’s ‘68 Firebird. The Sue Butler Memorial Award went to Charlie Ledbetter’s 1956 pickup.
The Pen City Cruisers will be doing a cruise-in Friday, May 9 at Birkwood Village, with a hotdog fundraiser.
Iowa 2x4s for Hope
Iowa 2x4s for Hope were the beneficiaries of some funds from the event. According to a social media post by 2x4s for Hope, SFC McDonald bought 50/50 raffle tickets and gave them to Iowa 2x4s for Hope and said if he won, 2x4s for Hope could keep the money. His was a winning ticket, bringing in more than $400 for the group that builds tiny homes for veterans.
Additionally, silent auctions brought in $206 for Iowa 2x4s for Hope, and Hannum also made a donation.
Iowa 2x4s for Hope is in the planning stages for a third tiny home in Fort Madison and is raising money. There will be a pizza night at Fort Madison Pizza Hut, 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 8. A percentage of all sales will go to 2x4s for Hope. Give a flyer to Pizza Hut staff when ordering.
There will be a tacos and enchiladas night at the Fort Madison Eagles, 4:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, also raising funds for Iowa 2x4s for Hope.
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