I had entered my car at a local car show here in Des Moines a couple of weeks ago. Well it was a little strange answering the preverbal "What kinda car is that anyway" questions.
My son who is 7 years old wanted me to participate and he sat with me during the show. It was a pretty big indoor show with all sorts of nice show cars. Everything from jet powered trucks to Harley choppers and everything else in between.
The whole time my son keep on asking "Dad, are you gonna win 1st place and get one of those big trophies?" I told him the reason we were there was to be a part of the show and those trophies go to only the best cars, (I really did not think about winning anything considering the collection of show cars there.)
The end of the show came and we sat with the crowd as the awards were announced, pictures taken, etc. Then the MC announced the "Second place in the 2 seat class" was me??????? (An AC Cobra took 1st.) I took my son with me as we received a plaque and had our picture taken. It was a great moment for my son. Then the big trophies and checks were awarded last.
The MC announced "And 1st place overall Champion in the Import category is...(drum roll)......ME???????????"
I was shocked to say the least! Again we shook hands, got the big trophy, pix taken, etc and I even won a $100 for 1st place! My son got his wish. Dad's Red Rocket had indeed taken a first place.
The trophy and plaque now are proudly displayed in his room! :smile:
THE REAL WINNER, MY SON CHRISTOPHER
EYE CANDY.....SORT OF
NSX HATCHES OPEN
THE "KITT" CAR
TRUCK POWERED BY TWO CRUISE MISSILE JET ENGINES
My son who is 7 years old wanted me to participate and he sat with me during the show. It was a pretty big indoor show with all sorts of nice show cars. Everything from jet powered trucks to Harley choppers and everything else in between.
The whole time my son keep on asking "Dad, are you gonna win 1st place and get one of those big trophies?" I told him the reason we were there was to be a part of the show and those trophies go to only the best cars, (I really did not think about winning anything considering the collection of show cars there.)
The end of the show came and we sat with the crowd as the awards were announced, pictures taken, etc. Then the MC announced the "Second place in the 2 seat class" was me??????? (An AC Cobra took 1st.) I took my son with me as we received a plaque and had our picture taken. It was a great moment for my son. Then the big trophies and checks were awarded last.
The MC announced "And 1st place overall Champion in the Import category is...(drum roll)......ME???????????"
I was shocked to say the least! Again we shook hands, got the big trophy, pix taken, etc and I even won a $100 for 1st place! My son got his wish. Dad's Red Rocket had indeed taken a first place.
The trophy and plaque now are proudly displayed in his room! :smile:
THE REAL WINNER, MY SON CHRISTOPHER
EYE CANDY.....SORT OF
NSX HATCHES OPEN
THE "KITT" CAR
TRUCK POWERED BY TWO CRUISE MISSILE JET ENGINES
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