WELLSVILLE — Despite inclement weather, the Ancient Hibernians Organization’s eighth annual Park ‘N Park Car Show attracted nearly 100 entries.
While the vehicles came with their own entourage, the show also attracted a large number of spectators who enjoyed just looking at the cars, watching and listening to the competitions – and eating.
As part of the show, the organizers blew up a car engine and many contestants competed for the title of having the loudest car. On a more serious note, a trophy was also presented in memory of mechanic and car enthusiast Roger Gee, who founded a car show that ran for several years in Wellsville.
In total, 40 awards, each from a different sponsor, were given out at the show.
The Roger Gee Memorial Trophy, where the winner’s name is immortalized on a custom Stanley Cup-style trophy while also receiving a regular trophy to take home, went to Mark Tilley’s 1976 Chevy C10 pickup.
A 1932 Ford Dearborn Duel owned by Don Skinner of Belmont won Best in Show overall, a three-peat as he had won that award the previous two years in different vehicles.
“We blew an engine from a donor vehicle, thanks to Lietzell’s repair and used vehicle shop, and took home over $300 in the winning time period,” said Matt Cannon, president of AOH, who was in charge of the event. The engine ran for 3 minutes and 16 seconds at Full throttle without oil.
He also said: “One of our main competitions, for loudest exhaust sound, was a huge success as usual.”
Loudest car results:
1st – Daniel Fuller, 2013 Quay Dragster with 130.9 dB
Second place: Regis Faulkner, 2014 Ford Mustang, 129.0 dB
Third: Daniel Fuller, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, 128.8 decibels
Fourth: Tom Knight, 2005 Mustang, 128.0 dB
Fifth: Mike Studer, 1995 Camaro, 127.9 dB
6th: Brian Flamini, 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, 127.2 decibels
Other winners included:
Kids’ Choice – won by a 2008 Corvette owned by Jessica Flamini-Vass.
Entrant selection went to a 1946 International Rat Rod owned by Carson Harvey.
The louder exhaust went to Fuller’s Quay Dragster.
The award for Best Overall Import went to Barry Glickstein’s 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MK III.
Awards for the best overall were also distributed:
Ford – 1965 Mustang GT Fastback owned by Bonnie Collins.
Mopar – 2000 Dodge Viper GTS owned by Brian Cannon.
GM – 1957 Chevy pickup owned by James Combs.
Corvette – Joe Stallone Grand Sport 2018.
Mustang – Tom Knight 2005.
• Challenger/Charger – This 2021 Dodge Challenger is owned by Dennis Kost.
• Ford Truck – 1932 BB Ford owned by Gary Fuller.
• Mopar Truck — 1978 Dodge Ram Charger owned by Gayle Kurtz.
• GM Truck — A 1950 Chevy pickup owned by Clint Kaledin.
• Jeep — 1988 YJ owned by Chris Root.
• Antique Auto – A 1947 Mercury Model 8 owned by Douglas Napolitano.
• Best Engine – Fuller Dragster 2013.
• Best Paint – 1956 AMC Rambler by Glenn Cole.
• Best Interior – 1971 Camaro by Rich Litzel.
Prizes were also distributed to the 20 best cars at the show.
Cannon said that over the past few years there have been four major event sponsors who continually support the event – Buckman of Wellsville, Short Oil & Propane, Giant Food Mart, and Roberts Electric, LLC.
“They are helping to make this event a success,” he added.
