WORLD OF WHEELS
World of Wheels Turns 30, Many Great Customs, and More Hooter’s Girls!
The World of Wheels turned 30 this past March, and proved to be not only a milestone legacy of it’s kind, but also a bridge for the future.
The 30th Annual Advance Auto Parts World of Wheels Show was held on Mar. 2-4 at Big Sandy Arena in Huntington, WV. This was another successful year filled with a great selection featuring antiques, classics, trucks, hot rods, motorcycles and lots of surprises and fun.
Known as West Virginia’s largest indoor car show, the World of Wheels has been a show that has evolved into a great family-oriented event that plays prelude to the old car hobby.
Advance Auto Parts is the lead sponsor for this fantastic event. Advance Auto Parts has been helping with sponsorship of the show for over a decade. The nation’s largest auto parts retailer is a caring sponsor and contributor to many car shows and non-profit organizations in the old hobby nationwide, and without the help of organizations such as these, many car clubs would not be able to host shows.
Over 15,000 folks came to see the 150-plus classics compete during the weekend.
Besides the quality of cars, many great surprises were inside of Big Sandy Arena (host site for the show) including: Dukes of Hazzard Stunt Man Russ “Phil” McCubbin and the General Lee, Marquis Porter (pop rock/rap star artist), and, of course, The Hooter’s Girls. We even ran into our old friend Chuck Runyon, from Classic Cars, who advertises his car lot in Auto Round-Up. If you want quality classic cars, give him a ring at 304-633-7768.
“Russ McCubbin, better known as ‘Phil’ in the hit TV-series Dukes of Hazzard, was a sensational hit attraction at the World of Wheels,” show organizer Richard Wheeler gladly stated.
Wheeler went on about the milestone marker of 30: “We started at the Fieldhouse 30 years ago and just had 49 cars. Now look, we’re up to over 150. It’s really amazing that I’m 66 and reliving my youth--I think I’m 25 again!”
The Wheeler family along with the Davis family (Earl and Jerry) do a fantastic job of organizing and hosting the greatest show in West Virginia.
2006 AWARDS
Gary Potts 7th Annual Award: Donald Williamson, 1987 GMC; Best Chevy: V.F. Frasher, 1941 Chevy; Best Ford: Scott Barber, 1969 Mustang; Best GM: Jim Gum, 1957 Chevy; Best Mopar: Roy Dennison, 1970 Plymouth; Best of the Rest: Jim Lackey, 1923 Jordan Playboy; Best Engine: Jerry & Debbie Smith, 1941 Willys Coupe; Best Original Paint: Charles Sparks, 1967 Mustang; Best Custom Paint: Randy Queen, 1999 Ford Dually; Best Interior: Paul Curry, 1940 Ford; Third Place Display: Rat Rod’s; Outstanding Display: Scott Barber, 1969 Mustang; Best Display: Bryan McRoberts, 1991 Chevy; Outstanding Cycle: Steve Littleton, 2005 Carter County Chop; Outstanding Comp: Christopher Carter, 2006 Dragster; Outstanding Antique Restored: Daniel Howard, 1969 Plymouth; Outstanding Cust: Jerry Bryant, 1957 Chevy; Outstanding Street Rod: David Smith, 1937 Chevy; Outstanding Sports: Kevin Gillespie, 1972 Corvette; Outstanding Custom Rod: John Beedy, 1941 Willys; Outstanding Truck: Adrien Johnson, 1969 El Camino; Outstanding Street Machine: Steve Simon, 1966 Nova; Best Sports: John Lyons, 1966 Ford Cobra; Best Cycle: Tuc Bryant, 2006 Chopper; Best Antique Restored: Robert Cox, 1930 Ford; Best Rod: Jerry & Debbie Smith, 1941 Willys; Best Truck/Van: Bryan McRoberts, 1991 Chevy; Best Custom: Jeff Kemp, 1955 Chevy; Best Competition: John Freeman, 1923 “T”; Most Dedicated Street Rodder: Chuck Runyon; Mountaineer Award: Dan Jeffries, 1956 Buick; Conservative Sports Pre-1963: Bob Patrick, 1954 Corvette; Conservative Sports 1968-1982: Kevin Gillispie, 1972 Corvette; Conservative Sports 1983-1996: Sgt. James Butler, 1993 Corvette; Contemporary Sports 2003-Current: Jim & Brenda Thorpe, 2003 Corvette; and Handbuilt Sports: John Lyons, 2006 Ford Cobra.
Show sponsors included: Advance Auto Parts, Bobbie Bell Smith, Super Chevy, Nationwide Insurance - Todd Boggs, Tri-State Auto Paint, Combs Upholstery, Charlie’s Harley-Davidson, Graley Auto Body, Keaton’s Collision Center, Hamlin’s Barber Shop, J. Taylor Auto Collection, Hooter’s, Gene’s Automotive, RMS Pro Finishes, and Auto Round-Up.
If you are interested in learning more about next year’s show, please contact Jo Wheeler at 304-522-4140 for vehicle registration or Earl Davis at 304-525-1574 for commercial space.
If you would like more information on artist Marquis Porter, call Frankie Glass, C.E.O. of Mobb North 75 Records at 313-673-5075 or visit http://www.mobbnorth.com
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