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2011 Redwood AutoXpo Awards

As usual, Sunny Fortuna lived up to its name and once again presented its awesome weather as many participants welcomed the cooler coastal conditions.

Thanks to Mary Bullwinkel and fasttimesphoto.net for the pictures.

Best of Show

Best of Show Award, 1962 Hard top Chevrolet, Tim Kerrigan, Sonoma
Best of Show Award, 1962 Hard top Chevrolet, Tim Kerrigan, Sonoma.    See another photo.
1962 Hard top Chevrolet
Tim Kerrigan, Sonoma
Best of Show Award, 1962 Hard top Chevrolet, Tim Kerrigan, Sonoma.    See another photo.

Best Engine

Best Engine Award, 1941 Modified Willys Coupe, Danny Ausmus, Citrus Heights
Best Engine Award, 1953 Chevrolet Pickup, Chris Morris, Gridley.    See another photo.
1953 Chevrolet Pickup
Chris Morris, Gridley
Best Engine Award, 1953 Chevrolet Pickup, Chris Morris, Gridley.    See another photo.

Best Paint

Best Paint Award, 1941 Modified Willys Coupe, Danny & Janet Figueiredo, Fort Bragg
Best Paint Award, 1941 Modified Willys Coupe, Danny & Janet Figueiredo, Fort Bragg.    See another photo.
941 Modified Willys Coupe
Danny & Janet Figueiredo
Fort Bragg
Best Paint Award, 1941 Modified Willys Coupe, Danny & Janet Figueiredo, Fort Bragg.    See another photo.

Best Interior

Best Interior Award, 1934 Chevrolet Sedan, Michael Stierli, Redding.
Best Interior Award, 1934 Chevrolet Sedan, Michael Stierli, Redding.    See another photo.
1934 Chevrolet Sedan
Michael Stierli, Redding
Best Interior Award, 1934 Chevrolet Sedan, Michael Stierli, Redding.    See another photo.

Fortuna Business Improvement District Choice

Fortuna Business Improvement District Choice Award, 1956 Chevrolet 210 John Palotas, Fortuna
Fortuna Business Improvement District Choice Award, 1956 Chevrolet 210, John Palotas, Fortuna.    See another photo.
1956 Chevrolet 210
John Palotas, Fortuna
Fortuna Business Improvement District Choice Award, 1956 Chevrolet 210 John Palotas, Fortuna    See another photo.

Fortuna Chamber of Commerce Choice

Chamber of Commerce Choice Award, 1923 Ford T-Bucket, Greg & Debbie Amoss, Trinity Center
Chamber of Commerce Choice Award, 1923 Ford T-Bucket, Greg & Debbie Amoss, Trinity Center    See another photo.
1923 Ford T-Bucket
Greg & Debbie Amoss
Trinity Center
Chamber of Commerce Choice Award, 1923 Ford T-Bucket, Greg & Debbie Amoss, Trinity Center    See another photo.

Fortuna Mayor’s Choice

Fortuna Mayor’s Choice Award, 1935 Desoto Airflow, Jack Moore, Eureka
Fortuna Mayor’s Choice Award, 1935 Desoto Airflow, Jack Moore, Eureka    See another photo.
1935 Desoto Airflow
Jack Moore, Eureka
Fortuna Mayor’s Choice Award, 1935 Desoto Airflow, Jack Moore, Eureka    See another photo.

Fortuna Police Chief’s Choice

Fortuna Police Chief’s Choice Award, 1966 Corvette, Ernie Smith, Vacaville
Fortuna Police Chief’s Choice Award, 1966 Corvette, Ernie Smith, Vacaville    See another photo.
1966 Corvette
Ernie Smith, Vacaville
Fortuna Police Chief’s Choice Award, 1966 Corvette, Ernie Smith, Vacaville    See another photo.

Longest Distance - 842 miles

Longest Distance Award, 1942 Ford Convertible, Alan Hulko, North Saanich, BC
Longest Distance Award, 1942 Ford Convertible, Alan Hulko, North Saanich, BC.    See another photo.
1942 Ford Convertible
Alan Hulko, North Saanich, BC
Longest Distance Award, 1942 Ford Convertible, Alan Hulko, North Saanich, BC.    See another photo.

Largest Club Participation

No image availableThe Jokers
Santa Rosa

 


Stock Class         top of page

A - Stock all models up to 1936

1911 Ford "T"Touring, Clay Wohlwend, Fortuna
First in Class, 1911 Ford "T"Touring, Clay Wohlwend, Fortuna
First in Class: 1911 Ford "T"Touring, Clay Wohlwend, Fortuna
First in Class, 1911 Ford "T"Touring, Clay Wohlwend, Fortuna

Second Place: 1935 Ford 48 3-window Coupe, Richard & Carolyn Hansen, Ukiah

B - Stock all models 1937-48

1941 Buick 40, John Fisch, Hydesville
First in Class, 1941 Buick 40, John Fisch, Hydesville.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1941 Buick 40, John Fisch, Hydesville
First in Class, 1941 Buick 40, John Fisch, Hydesville.    See another photo.

Second Place: 1940 7 Passenger Touring Sedan, Billy & Maralyn Moore, Ukiah

C - Stock all models 1949-54

No image available First in Class: 1950 Ford Club Coupe, Bob & Bonnie Lewis, Susanville

Second Place: 1952 Hudson Hornet, Stephen Welch, Fort Bragg

D - Stock all models 1955-59

1959 Chevrolet Impala, Peter LaDow, Napa
First in Class, 1959 Chevrolet Impala, Peter LaDow, Napa.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1959 Chevrolet Impala, Peter LaDow, Napa
First in Class, 1959 Chevrolet Impala, Peter LaDow, Napa.    See another photo.

Second Place: 1956 Oldsmobile 88 4 Door Hardtop, Paul Turkovich, Fortuna

E - Stock all models 1960-68

1960 Studebaker Super Hawk, Tom & Joni Benedetti, San Mateo
First in Class, 1960 Studebaker Super Hawk, Tom & Joni Benedetti, San Mateo.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1960 Studebaker Super Hawk, Tom & Joni Benedetti, San Mateo
First in Class, 1960 Studebaker Super Hawk, Tom & Joni Benedetti, San Mateo.    See another photo.

Second Place: 1962 Chevrolet Impala, Harry Parducci, Ukiah

F - Stock all models 1969 - present

1974 Dodge Challenger, Mark Olson, Carlotta
First in Class, 1974 Dodge Challenger, Mark Olson, Carlotta.     See another photo.
First in Class: 1974 Dodge Challenger, Mark Olson, Carlotta
First in Class, 1974 Dodge Challenger, Mark Olson, Carlotta.     See another photo.

Second Place: 1969 Oldsmobile 442, Rick & John Pierce, Sacramento

G - Stock Corvettes, 1984-present

1999 Corvette Coupe, Dave & Sharon Simpson, Redding
First in Class, 1999 Corvette Coupe, Dave & Sharon Simpson, Redding.     See another photo.
First in Class: 1999 Corvette Coupe, Dave & Sharon Simpson, Redding
First in Class, 1999 Corvette Coupe, Dave & Sharon Simpson, Redding.     See another photo.

H - Stock Thunderbirds

1963 Ford Thunderbird, Jim & Joan Draper, Redwood Valley
First in Class, 1963 Ford Thunderbird, Jim & Joan Draper, Redwood Valley.     See another photo.
First in Class: 1963 Ford Thunderbird, Jim & Joan Draper, Redwood Valley
First in Class, 1963 Ford Thunderbird, Jim & Joan Draper, Redwood Valley.     See another photo.

Second Place: 1957 Ford Thunderbird, Andy Anderson, Victoria BC

I - Stock 1955-57 Chevys

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, Karl Brown, Crescent City
First in Class, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, Karl Brown, Crescent City.     See another photo.
First in Class: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, Karl Brown, Crescent City
First in Class, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, Karl Brown, Crescent City.     See another photo.

J - Stock Mustangs

1966 Ford Mustang, George & Linda Brito, Fortuna
First in Class, 1966 Ford Mustang, George & Linda Brito, Fortuna.     See another photo.
First in Class: 1966 Ford Mustang, George & Linda Brito, Fortuna
First in Class, 1966 Ford Mustang, George & Linda Brito, Fortuna.     See another photo.

Second Place: 1964½ Ford Mustang, Gary & Traci Niles, Hydesville

K - Stock Camaros and Firebirds

1965 Chevrolet Camaro, Dan Burke, Eureka
First in Class, 1965 Chevrolet Camaro, Dan Burke, Eureka.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1965 Chevrolet Camaro, Dan Burke, Eureka
First in Class, 1965 Chevrolet Camaro, Dan Burke, Eureka.    See another photo.

Second Place: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, Bill Etter, Ferndale

L - Stock Convertibles

1954 Buick 46C, Bill Morrill, Loleta
First in Class, 1954 Buick 46C, Bill Morrill, Loleta.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1954 Buick 46C, Bill Morrill, Loleta
First in Class, 1954 Buick 46C, Bill Morrill, Loleta.    See another photo.

Second Place: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS, Chuck Selby, Red Bluff

M - Stock Foreign Sports

1967 Shelby Cobra, Steve Smith, McKinleyville
First in Class, 1967 Shelby Cobra, Steve Smith, McKinleyville.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1967 Shelby Cobra, Steve Smith, McKinleyville
First in Class, 1967 Shelby Cobra, Steve Smith, McKinleyville.    See another photo.

Second Place: 1966 Shelby Cobra, David Fisch, Hydesvlle

N - Stock Trucks, El Caminos, Rancheros, Panels and Sedan Delivery

1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup, Conrad Cox, Ukiah
First in Class, 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup, Conrad Cox, Ukiah.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup, Conrad Cox, Ukiah
First in Class, 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup, Conrad Cox, Ukiah.    See another photo.

Second Place: 1935 Ford Pickup, Steve Wells, Mendocino

O - Stock Motorcycles

1950 BMW R25, Becky Fisher, Blue Lake
First in Class, 1950 BMW R25, Becky Fisher, Blue Lake.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1950 BMW R25, Becky Fisher, Blue Lake
First in Class, 1950 BMW R25, Becky Fisher, Blue Lake.    See another photo.

Second Place: 1971 Honda CB 750, Bill Bartlett, Rohnert Park

P - Stock Corvettes 1953-82

No image available First in Class: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette, Rhea & Jerry Brown, Willits

Second Place: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, Danny & Sherry Dorch, Santa Rosa

   


Modified Awards         top of page

AA - Modified T-Buckets

1923 Ford T-bucket, Mike Mihos, Fort Bragg
First in Class, 1923 Ford T-bucket, Mike Mihos, Fort Bragg.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1923 Ford T-bucket, Mike Mihos, Fort Bragg
First in Class, 1923 Ford T-bucket, Mike Mihos, Fort Bragg.    See another photo.

Second Place: 1923 Ford T-Bucket, Bruce Hawkins, McKinleyville

BBC - Modified Coupes and Roadsters to 1931

1928 Ford Roadster, Mike & Pat Miller, Cottonwood
First in Class, 1928 Ford Roadster, Mike & Pat Miller, Cottonwood.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1928 Ford Roadster, Mike & Pat Miller, Cottonwood
First in Class, 1928 Ford Roadster, Mike & Pat Miller, Cottonwood.    See another photo.

Second Place: 1930 Ford Model A, Jim & Melody Goodfellow, Petaluma

BBS - Modified Sedans and Phaetons to 1931

1929 Ford Model A, Paul & Karen Faustino, Sonoma
First in Class, 1929 Ford Model A, Paul & Karen Faustino, Sonoma.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1929 Ford Model A, Paul & Karen Faustino, Sonoma
First in Class, 1929 Ford Model A, Paul & Karen Faustino, Sonoma.    See another photo.

Second Place: 1931 Essex Sedan, Duane & Pam Balogh, Winters

CCC - Modified Coupes 1932-34

No image available First in Class: 1934 Ford Coupe, Ron Sommer, Ft. Bragg.

Second Place: 1934 Ford 3 W Coupe, Mike & Janet Brown, Rohnert Park

CCR - Modified Cabriolets and Roadsters, 1932-34

1932 Ford Cabriolet, Dan & Jean Pini, Central Point, OR
First in Class, 1932 Ford Cabriolet, Dan & Jean Pini, Central Point, OR.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1932 Ford Cabriolet, Dan & Jean Pini, Central Point, OR
First in Class, 1932 Ford Cabriolet, Dan & Jean Pini, Central Point, OR.    See another photo.

Second Place: 1932 Ford Roadster, Buck Yaeger, Reno, NV

CCS - Modified Sedans and Phaetons 1932-34

1934 Ford 4 door Sedan, Dan & Wendy Pallo, Petaluma
First in Class, 1934 Ford 4 door Sedan, Dan & Wendy Pallo, Petaluma.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1934 Ford 4 door Sedan, Dan & Wendy Pallo, Petaluma
First in Class, 1934 Ford 4 door Sedan, Dan & Wendy Pallo, Petaluma.    See another photo.

Second Place: 1932 Ford Sedan, Ray & Betty Marlar, Redding

DD - Modified Coupes 1935-38

1937 Ford Coupe, Larry & Patricia Houser, Casa Grande
First in Class, 1937 Ford Coupe, Larry & Patricia Houser, Casa Grande
First in Class: 1937 Ford Coupe, Larry & Patricia Houser, Casa Grande
First in Class, 1937 Ford Coupe, Larry & Patricia Houser, Casa Grande

Second Place: 1936 Ford 3 Window Coupe, Bob & Marge Giuntoli, Ukiah

DDR - Modified Cabriolets and Roadsters 1935-38

1936 Ford Cabriolet, Gene Machado, Santa Cruz
First in Class, 1936 Ford Cabriolet, Gene Machado, Santa Cruz.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1936 Ford Cabriolet, Gene Machado, Santa Cruz
First in Class, 1936 Ford Cabriolet, Gene Machado, Santa Cruz.    See another photo.

DDS - Modified Sedans 1935-38

1936 Ford Phaeton, Colin & Kathy Gilmore, Clearlake Park
1936 Ford Phaeton, Colin & Kathy Gilmore, Clearlake Park.    See another photo
First in Class: 1936 Ford Phaeton, Colin & Kathy Gilmore, Clearlake Park
First in Class, 1936 Ford Phaeton, Colin & Kathy Gilmore, Clearlake Park.    See another photo

Second Place: 1938 Chevrolet 2 door Sedan, Ray & Tammy Tollini, Redwood Valley

EEC - Modified Coupes 1939-40

1939 Ford Coupe, Darrell & Sandy Chambers, Redding
First in Class, 1939 Ford Coupe, Darrell & Sandy Chambers, Redding.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1939 Ford Coupe, Darrell & Sandy Chambers, Redding
First in Class, 1939 Ford Coupe, Darrell & Sandy Chambers, Redding.    See another photo

Second Place: 1939 Ford Coupe Deluxe, Alan Walker, Santa Barbara

EES - Modified Sedans 1939-40

No image available First in Class: 1940 Buick 4 door Special, Joe & Lynda Milder, Grants Pass OR.

Second Place: 1940 Ford 2 Door Sedan, Bill Shryne, Oroville

FF - Modified all models 1941-46

1946 Mercury Convertible, Steve Simmons, Grants Pass, OR
First in Class, 1946 Mercury Convertible, Steve Simmons, Grants Pass, OR.    See another photo
First in Class: 1946 Mercury Convertible, Steve Simmons, Grants Pass, OR
First in Class, 1946 Mercury Convertible, Steve Simmons, Grants Pass, OR.     See another photo

Second Place: 1941 Ford Convertible, Al Manning, Paso Robles

GG - Modified all models 1947-48

No image available First in Class: 1947 Chevrolet Coupe, Ron Donner, Santa Rosa

Second Place: 1947 Ford Coupe, Dick Cummings, Paso Robles

HH - Modified all models 1949-52

1951 Mercury Custom, Jerry & Roberta Stackhouse, Redding
First in Class, 1951 Mercury Custom, Jerry & Roberta Stackhouse, Redding.
First in Class, 1951 Mercury Custom, Jerry & Roberta Stackhouse, Redding.
First in Class: 1951 Mercury Custom, Jerry & Roberta Stackhouse, Redding
First in Class, 1951 Mercury Custom, Jerry & Roberta Stackhouse, Redding.

Second Place: 1950 Mercury Coupe, Ken & Ginger Common, Pioneer

II - Modified all models 1953-64

1962 Chevy Nova, Kelley Nyberg, Fortuna
First in Class, 1962 Chevy Nova, Kelley Nyberg, Fortuna.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1962 Chevy Nova, Kevin Nyberg, Fortuna
First in Class, 1962 Chevy Nova, Kelley Nyberg, Fortuna.    See another photo.

Second Place: 1956 Ford 2 Door HT, Nolan Carter, West Point

JJ - Modified all models 1965-68

1966 Ford Mustang, Leo Cid, Willits
First in Class, 1966 Ford Mustang, Leo Cid, Willits.    See another photo
First in Class: 1966 Ford Mustang, Leo Cid, Willits
First in Class, 1966 Ford Mustang, Leo Cid, Willits.    See another photo

Second Place: 1966 Chevrolet Impala, K.C. & Kathy Hendrix, Oroville

KK - Modified all models 1969 - present

1969 Pontiac Firebird, Mike & Barbie Yaw, Ukiah
First in Class, 1969 Pontiac Firebird, Mike & Barbie Yaw, Ukiah.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1969 Pontiac Firebird, Mike & Barbie Yaw, Ukiah
First in Class, 1969 Pontiac Firebird, Mike & Barbie Yaw, Ukiah.    See another photo.

Second Place: 1970 Chevy Chevelle, Scott & Mara Ayala, Fortuna

LL - Modified 1955-57 Chevys

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, Jim Mass, Eureka
First in Class, 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, Jim Mass, Eureka.
First in Class: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, Jim Mass, Eureka
First in Class, 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, Jim Mass, Eureka.

Second Place: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, Marvin Orsi, Ft. Bragg

MM - Modified Pickups and Panels to 1938

1934 Dodge Pickup, Linda & Tom Stowe, Hathaway Pines
First in Class, 1934 Dodge Pickup, Linda & Tom Stowe, Hathaway Pines.    See another photo
First in Class: 1934 Dodge Pickup, Linda & Tom Stowe, Hathaway Pines
First in Class, 1934 Dodge Pickup, Linda & Tom Stowe, Hathaway Pines.    See another photo

Second Place: 1938 Ford Pickup, John Bellsmith, Central Point, OR

NN - Modified Pickups and Panel Trucks 1939-48

1948 Chevy Pickup, Casey Tollini, Redwood Valley
First in Class, 1948 Chevy Pickup, Casey Tollini, Redwood Valley.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1948 Chevy Pickup, Casey Tollini, Redwood Valley
First in Class, 1948 Chevy Pickup, Casey Tollini, Redwood Valley.    See another photo.

Second Place: 1948 Ford Pickup, Ed Silva, Watsonville

OO - Modified Pickups and Panel Trucks 1949-56

1956 Ford F100, Vaughn Blasingame, Scio, OR
First in Class, 1956 Ford F100, Vaughn Blasingame, Scio, OR.    Photo 2    Photo 3.
First in Class: 1956 Ford F100, Vaughn Blasingame, Scio, OR
First in Class, 1956 Ford F100, Vaughn Blasingame, Scio, OR.    Photo 2    Photo 3.

Second Place: 1950 Ford F-1, Wayne & Karen Dunham, Rio Dell

PP - Modified Pickups and Panel Trucks 1957 to present

1957 Ford Pickup, Richard Giubbini, Oroville
First in Class, 1957 Ford Pickup, Richard Giubbini, Oroville.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1957 Ford Pickup, Richard Giubbini, Oroville
First in Class, 1957 Ford Pickup, Richard Giubbini, Oroville.    See another photo.

Second Place: 1972 Chevrolet C10 Pickup, Tim Labra, Rohnert Park

RR - Modified El Caminos, Rancheros, and Sedan Delivery

1916 Ford C Cab, Steve & Linda Ortega, Rohnert Park
First in Class, 1916 Ford C Cab, Steve & Linda Ortega, Rohnert Park.    See another photo.
First in Class: 1916 Ford C Cab, Steve & Linda Ortega, Rohnert Park
First in Class, 1916 Ford C Cab, Steve & Linda Ortega, Rohnert Park.    See another photo.

Second Place: 1957 Ford Ranchero, Duke & Carolyn Morris, Kelseyville

SS - All Pro Street

No image availableFirst in Class: 1953 Chevy Pickup, Chris Morris, Gridley.

Second Place: 1967 Ford Mustang, Randy Bennett, Fortuna


Special Interest Awards     top of page

1A - Under Construction

No image available
1952 Chevrolet Coupe, Chuck Spratling, Windsor

2B - Junior Division/21 and under

No image available
2007 Ford Mustang, Heather Yaw, Ukiah

Show and Shine, Redwood Village Shopping Center Awards

Best of Show & Shine: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad, Keith Watts, Fresno

Redwood Village Merchants Choice: 1923 Ford T-Bucket, David Fuller, Rio Dell

Best Show and Shine Exotic: 1930 American Austin, Steve & Kathy Bognuda, Loma Rica

Best Show and Shine Antique: 1941 Chevrolet Coupe, Skip & Jeanne Carey, Arcata

Best Race Car: 1966 Corvair Corsa, Robert Edwards, Fortuna