We couldn't have picked a better day to hold our very first import car show in Bellingham, WA. The weather was perfect and the amount of quality cars was impressive. Our goal for this show was to raise as much money as possible for the National MS Society. Our sponsors were very generous and donated merchandise to help us accomplish this goal. In total, there were 61 cars that entered the car show which nearly filled the available space at the Sehome Village Haggen. People from as far away as Vancouver, BC and Tacoma, WA came to Bellingham which meant that there were quite a few cars that many of us had never seen before. Over $1000 was raised for the National MS Society which was considered a huge success!
Participants and spectators were very generous as were the companies who helped sponsor this event.
We would like to say thank you to the following sponsors for making this car show possible:
Haggen Food and Pharmacy
NOS Energy Drink
V-LEDS
Bubba Burger
Northwest Honda
Wilson Motors
Rairdon's Hyundai of Bellingham
Gramophone Co (DJ for the show)
Judging for the show was done by each of the participants. Voting cards were provided at registration and the entire group chose the winner in each category. There was such a wide variety of cars that many had a tough time picking their favorite in the style categories.
Thank you to everyone who attended and also to the people who volunteered their time to help make this a success. I also wanted to say thank you to Bishop for taking all of these great photos.
The gallery at the bottom of this article contains photos of every car that entered the show.
Here are links to photographers that helped cover the show (will be updated as other coverage is found):
We will also be posting the rest of the pictures in the Official End of Summer Car Show picture thread.
Award Winners
Best Honda/Best Street Style
William Spangler – 2003 Honda S2000
Best Acura
Gray Sterling – 1998 Acura Integra
Best Mitsubishi
Eric Bullis – 2008 Mitsubishi Evolution
Best Nissan
Marc Haering – 1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Best Infiniti
Milad Rezvani – 2003 Infiniti G35
Best Subaru
Jesse Pehl – 2001 Subaru 2.5RS
Best Mazda
Tyson Land – 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3
Best Toyota/Best Race Style
Duane – 1989 Toyota Supra
Best Scion
Kekai Kawana – 2006 Scion xB
Best Lexus
Tinh Tran – 2002 Lexus IS300
Best Euro
Travis Rhone – 1989 BMW M3
Best Other/Best Stance
Jason Campbell – 2010 Hyundai Genesis
Best VIP Style
Shonn Kidoguchi – 1999 Infiniti Q45t
Best Engine Bay
Ronald Ramirez – 1992 Toyota Supra
Best of Show
Prem Singh – 1972 Datsun 510
Congratulations to everyone who won an award and we hope to see all of you next year!
Gallery of Car Show Entries
(Number on the photo corresponds with the car number in the show)
9 Comments
Jamie took the majority of the pics of cars pulling up, I just caught the last few and then got the shots inside the show =D
This show was extremely well organized. It was on time, they grouped similar cars, there were mandatory car shots on the way in, they tracked the voting for prizes – to the point that one of the organizers tracked me down and asked if I was going to hand in my voting card! My only complaint was the annoying loud music… which I realize kind of goes with the ‘scene’. Oh, and holding a car show in a parking lot is HOT, venues where you park on grass are better.
Even so, overall these guys did a fantastic show – probably the best organization I’ve seen all season.
thank you mr. stewart!!! we’ll use this feedback to enhance our next car show to make it even better!
Thanks David. I’m glad you had a great time!
I loved the music! haha good dj. i think it depends on the age
I wish I wasn’t still on the clock when I showed up to the show and had more time to drool over the group of MKIII Supras. Great turn out though. There wasn’t a single car there that didn’t make me go back and take a quick second look at it. Two thumbs and big toes up!
“brithowell
September 14, 2011 | 10:12 PM
I loved the music! haha good dj. i think it depends on the age”
lol, You hear that Dave? You are too old, my friend.
I also had a great time. It was extremely well organized and executed.
Looks like it really was a great end to the summer car shows! I’m sorry to have missed it, but will definitely be looking for it the future.
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