Fuoco Motor’s 19th annual car show

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Noah Stahlecker
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Engines revved and cars showed off paint brighter than some of the smiles flashed on the street.

This past Saturday, September 21, 2019, was Fuoco Motors’ 19th annual car show. The event took place at Downtown Grand Junction on Main Street. The show started at 9:00 a.m. and ended at 3:00 p.m.

The event started at 5:00 a.m. for the participants. “We were told to plan on being here at 5:00 a.m.” said Hunter Parrish, a Acting and Directing freshman at Colorado Mesa University (CMU). “By the time I got here half of Main Street was already filled,” said Parrish. Parrish entered his 1969 Chevrolet c10 into the competition and spent a majority of his day there. 

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In addition to having a show, there were multiple rewards to be handed out. 

The categories and winners were: 

Best in Show (chosen by car show entrants)

            1. Sherrie & Dennis Brown – 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe – Steamboat, CO

            2. Paul Massei – 1976 Ford Bronco – Gypsum, CO

            3. Donald Swan – 1968 Ford Mustang – Carbondale, CO

            4. Sos Valdez – 1956 Chevy 2 dr Sedan – Ogden, UT

            5. Gary Thompson – 1961 Volkswagon Beetle – Montrose, CO

People’s Choice

Sos Valdez – 1956 Chevy 2 dr Sedan – Ogden, UT 

Mayor’s Choice 

Miles Legacie – 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge – Fruita, CO

Most Likely to get a speeding ticket (chosen by Grand Junction Police Department)

Julie Dorsey – 1953 GMC Truck – Grand Junction, CO

Fuoco’s Most Desired Trade-in

Best Use of Retirement Funds (sponsored by US Bank)

Earl Ritter – 1968 Camaro Super Short – Grand Junction, CO

Mobility Driven Top Pick

Josh Cantu – 1964 Ford Falcon – Grand Junction, CO 

KOOLest Car

Charles Richmond – 1959 Nash American – Sun City, AZ

Car that Travelled the Most Miles to Attend the Show

Charles Richmond – 1959 Nash American – Sun City, AZ

Electric Avenue Award 

Aaron Young – 2018 Tesla Model X 100D – Grand Junction, CO

Young Owner Award

29 Deagan Davis – 1963 Mercury Monterey – Vernal, UT

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