By Casey Jarmes | The News-Review
RICHLAND – The fifth annual Harvest Time Rumble car show in Richland was held at the town ballfields on Sept. 20. Winning “Best in Show” was Terry and Cyndy Crafton of Richland’s 1986 Chevy Chevelle. The Craftons were also awarded the SS Mobile Blasting Choice Award and Muscle Card Class Award. The Craftons have owned the Chevelle for six years. It underwent a four-year-long off-body restoration project, with their son Shawn McBeth handling most of the mechanical work, and additional work being done by Mike’s Parts & Service and Copeland Auto Body.
“I always wanted an older car,” said Cyndy Crafton.
The Spectators’ Choice Award went to Mike Shelangoski of Mt. Pleasant’s 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, which also was awarded a Convertible Class Award. Shelangoski purchased his Pontiac in 1998. The car is nearly completely original and earned heavy attention from the crowd due to its resemblance to the car driven by the titular protagonist in Smokey and the Bandit films, specifically the car from the 1980 sequel.
“I’m third owner, and I’m originally from Fairfield, and our neighbors were an older couple that had this car, and I’ve known it pretty much since I was a small child. I always saw him driving by the house, and I just fell in love with the car, and they put it up for sale after the husband passed away, and I bought it. The rest, like they say, is history,” said Shelangoski.
Other awarded vehicles include:
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Longest Distance Award, Mike’s Parts & Service Choice, Camaro Class Award: Scott Willard of Danville Illinois’s 1979 Chevy Camaro.
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Kid’s Choice, German Import Class Award: Paul Davis of Hedrick’s 1976 Volkswagen Type 2 Van.
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Kid’s Choice, Special Interest Class Award: Steven Tegeler of Clinton’s 1996 Chevy Mystery Machine.
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Young Hot Rodder Award, German Import Class Award: Damian Thomas of Richland’s 200 VW Golf.
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Mayor’s Choice, Street Machine Class Award: Matt Imhoff’s 1965 Chevy Impala.
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AA Welding Choice, Convertible Class Award: Tony Duprey of Ottumwa’s 1991 Ford Ranger.
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Heartland Rod & Custom Choice, Corvette Class Award, Sports Car Class Award: Mary Andeway of Hedrick’s 1967 Chevy Corvette.
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Veteran Owned Award, All Original Class Award: RM Naas of Ottumwa’s 1929 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan
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Corvette Class Award: Barb Raska of Ollie’s 2000 Chevy Corvette.
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Muscle Car Class Award: Kaden McBeth of Ollie’s 1986 Chevy Monte Carlo SS.
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Cool 2WD Truck Class Award: Darrel Ridenour of Mt. Pleasent’s 1956 Dodge C-3.
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Cool 2WD Truck Class Award: Tim Terrel of Fairfield’s 1955 Chevy PU.
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Lead Sled Class Award: Gary Bonar of Birmingham’s 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88.
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Motorcycle Class Award: Shawn McBeth of Ollie’s 2010 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic.
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Motorcycle Class Award: Michael Naas of Sigourney’s 2020 Harley Davidson Full Dresser.
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LongRoofs Class Award: Liz Hickenbottom of Packwood’s 1960 AMC Rambler Wagon.
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Special Interest Class Award: Alan Aecht of West Point’s 1977 Dodge Monaco Hazzard County Cop Car.
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All Original Class Award: Tommy Hampton of Packwood’s 1955 Buick Special.
