Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Through the day, over 100 vehicles were parked, many well past the asphalt.
A 1969 Plymouth GTX.
The 18th annual Devils Tower Car Show, sponsored by the Texas Trail Cruisers Car Club, hosted over 100 vintage vehicles, including 96 that were registered and about a dozen more that were driven in just to be seen Saturday. They were from Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana and Wisconsin.
There were automobiles in various stages of restoration and renovation with proud owners more than willing to chat. Enthusiasts, both novices and veterans of the pastime, mingled, visited and appreciated the view of so many beauties shining their best.
Among the registered cars, judges chose the 1961 Chevy Impala, owned by Todd Farnsworth of Newcastle, WY for first place and the 1955 Bel Air, owned by David Hickey of Baker MT for second.
First place among the trucks was the 1955 International Travelall, owned by Eric Carlson of Newcastle, WY and second went to the 1957 Chevy Cameo, owned by Randy and Rebecca Blakeman of Gillette.
Richard Kirkpatrick from Chamberlain, SD took home the Long Distance Award with his 2016 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack and Les and JoAnn Loos of Glenrock, WY won the Matt Driskill Top Gun Award for their 1971 Dodge Demon.
