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Monday, September 29, 2008 --- 54 days ago http://www.sj-r.com/homepage/x1424434631/70-000-turned-out-for-Route-66-festival
 Attendance at the seventh annual Internatonal Route 66 Mother Road Festival was comparable to last year’s, according to Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau spokesman Jeff Berg. The three-day event, which ended Sunday, had an attendance of about 70,000 people, with 847 paid, registered cars on display and more than 1,000 vehicles participating in the Friday night parade, he added. “In this season of car shows and gas prices, there have been up to 30 percent less attendance at car shows across the country,” he said. “We feel really good that we’re close to last year with participants.” Top awards in the car show: Best of Show: Jeff and Joe Jordan, 1958 Impala Convertible Mayor’s Choice: Paul and Judy Bath, 1941 Willys Longest Distance: Paul and Judy Bath, 1941 Willys Wally Troy Award: Mike and Marsha Myers, 1969 Chevrolet Corvair Best Custom: Dean and Marlene Parks, 1956 Bel Air Best Paint: PJ Hart, 1968 Camaro Best Interior: Dan and Jan Labonte, 1967 ProMax Nova Best Engine: Linda Curry, 1965 Chevelle Tuner: Dustin Strange, 2004 Dodge Stratus Street Rod: Dave Odlikowski, 1935 Ford Coupe Mustang 1994-present: Mike and Lori Roate, 2007 Mustang 1979-1993: Joe Murray, 1991 Mustang 1964-1978: Tom Hollinshrad Jr., 1968 Best Ford: Bill and MaryLou Hinkle, 1961 Starliner T-Bird: Jay Clark, 1957 Motorcycle: Richard Bushkill, 1978 Honda Mercury: Cliff Greenwalt, 1949 Orphan: Robert Fitts, 1945 military Jeep Luxury : Cliff Greenwalt, ... |
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