JAMESTOWN, N.D. (JDA) – The Jamestown Downtown Association held the 5th Annual Rods & Hogs and Things that go VROOM!! Saturday, June 8th on 1st Avenue Jamestown.
The event featured Classic Cars, Trucks, Bikes and Rat Rods as well as displays by Buffalo City Karting, Jamestown Shrine Clowns and Don Wilhelm Chevy, Buick, GMC.
The Goter family brought their Sweet Dreams Mini-Donuts truck as well as their food truck with burgers, hot dogs and the new “Hog on a Rod”, better known as a pork chop on a stick. The New Hope Church Youth had baked goods and a walking taco fundraiser, and the Jamestown Mystics had their Root Beer Floats for sale as well.
The Cone Walk for kids under 12, sponsored by Unison Bank was held after a rain delay at 2 pm, followed shortly thereafter by the first annual Outhouse Races sponsored by the James Valley Street Machines.
Due to an impending weather event, judging was conducted early and prizes were awarded inside the Corner Bar.
The Best Bike Trophy and $200 Cash, sponsored by the Stutsman Harley Davidson went to Carl Nannenga with his 2005 Thunder Mountain Blackhawk 240. 2nd place and $100 cash to Mike Guthmiller with a 2006 Harley Davidson Springer Softail and 3rd place and $50 cash to Rick Mickelson.
The Best Truck Trophy and $200 Cash, sponsored by RM Stoudt Inc and S & R Truck Plaza, was awarded to Mark and Katherine McMahon and their 1964 Chevy C10. 2nd place and $100 cash to Shawn and Kathy Schumacher with their Cruz Schumacher tribute, a 1994 Ford F150 Mega Truck. And 3rd place and $50 went to Duane and Cindy Anwiler with their 2003 Peterbilt 379 Custom Sleeper, Razzberry & Chrome.
The Best Car Trophy and $200 Cash, sponsored by Don Wilhelm Chevy, Buick, GMC was presented to Rick Haugen and his 1970 Ford Maverick. 2nd place and $100 cash to Travis Elhard with his 1955 Chevrolet Wagon. There was a 3 way tie for votes between the judges for 3rd place and all the cars had left to beat the storm, so the decision was made to not award a 3rd place.
The Best Rat Rod Trophy and $200 Cash, sponsored by West End Hide, Fur and Metal and Kleins Collision Center was judged to Mike Oster and his 1934 Oldsmobile 3 Window Coupe. 2nd place and $100 cash went to Scott Anderson with his 1946 Chevy Fleetline. And 3rd place and $50 to Mike Oster and his 1952 Ford F100 pickup.
Finally, the Dick Dauer Memorial Peoples Choice Award, sponsored by the Office Bar, the Jamestown Classic Car Club and Dauer Trophy was awarded to Buck Trader and his 1930 Olds 3 Window Coupe. Buck received a special trophy designed by Dick’s grandson and a $200 cash prize.
Many thanks to our judges, Ross Walch, Lonnie Farthing, and Ry Walch. And to all participants, committee members and attendees who wouldn’t let a little rain keep them away. The 2019 Rods & Hogs and Things that go VROOM! was also sponsored by D & B Portables, Unison Bank, Napa Auto Parts, the Corner Bar and Jamestown Tourism.